Concord Notes From The Past Week Fro sts And Changes
Frosts have occurred in recent days. Dr Moffatt the dentist expected back soon. J D Murray announces season changes this week. Mrs May Bartlett recovering from pneumonia hopes to be up soon. The station grounds will be fenced and grassed on the right. Mr Hutchins rebuilt a large new barn at Punkatasset hill away from the house. Barracks company 1 may be absent for weeks due to Sixth Street troubles and Col Rice keeping them to redeem themselves.
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Dr Moffatt
J. D Murray
May Bartlett
Hutchins
Punkatasset Hill
Company 1
Col Rice
Montauk Hospital Aid Sparks Soldier Welfare Drive
Silas A. Hosmer of Concord serves in the isolated Montauk hospital ward caring for sick soldiers. A donor effort led by Mrs Daniel Lothrop and the Massachusetts Volunteer Aidassa supplied essential items not provided by the government, yielding grateful thanks from the patients. Hosmer works long hours, with nurses also stretched thin, as he remains on duty as long as needed.
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Silas A. Hosmer
Concord
Montauk Hospital
Daniel Lothrop
Lothrop
Massachusetts Volunteer Aidassa
Boston
Hosmer
Fall opening of hats and bonnets by M L Evans
M L Evans formerly of 25 Winter Boston Mass invites former patrons to her fall opening of hats and bonnets on Tuesday and Wednesday September 20 and 21 at room 14. Also listed items include a canopy top carryall for sale at Wm Bulger’s paint shop and a Chickering square piano in good condition via P O Box 124 Concord Mass. A barber offers clean shaves and stylish haircuts between the post office and Tuttle’s stable.
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M. L. Evans
Boston Mass
Wm Bulger
Tuttle
P. O
Concord Mass
Concord Republicans Call Caucus for 1898 Delegates
The Republican voters of Concord are asked to meet in the lower town hall on Tuesday September 27 1898 at 730 pm to choose delegates to State Congressional Councillor County District Attorney Senatorial and Representative Conventions for 1898. The caucus is called under Chapter 548 of the Acts of 1898 and will be opened by Henry H Benson chairman with Ashley P How secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Store Ad Offers General Groceries and Household Goods
On return from the mountains or seashore you will find housekeepings need replenished. The store is headquarters for select groceries furniture tinware woodenware crockery glassware wallpaper curtains shades mirrors looking glasses toys dolls and more and invites your commands.
Veterinary Surgeon Dr E Dyer Harris Seeks Animal Patients
Dr E Dyer Harris, veterinary surgeon and dentist of Concord Mass, treats all ailments of domestic animals. Office and hospital Hubbardville. Reasonable charges. Orders left at Tuttle's stable receive prompt attention.
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E. Dyer Harris
Concord
Mass
Hubbardville
Tuttle
New Lot of Morgan & Wright Single Tube Tires Offered
Local dealer announces fresh stock of Morgan Wright single tube tires offered at bargain prices to clear inventory. Customer John M. Keyes is reminded to add a new pair to his wheel.
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Morgan & Wright
John M. Keyes
Concord Furniture Co Dealers in new and antique items
Concord Furniture Co offers new and antique furniture for sale at reasonable prices. Located near the post office on Waldon Street.
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Waldon St
Weather Summary for Week Ending Sept 12
The week ended at 7 pm Sept 12 recorded a maximum of 89 and a minimum of 42 with a weekly mean of 64.4. Total precipitation was 0.40 inch. Observer Fred A. Tower reports the figures.
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Fred A. Tower
Church Services and Schedules Across Local Congregations
Rev Loren B McDonald leads AMONG THE CHURCHES with Sunday 10 45 a m services and Sunday school at noon, Young People's guild 7 p m, evening meetings midweek. Trinity Church led by Rev Henry King Hannah offers 10 45 a m service 12 15 Sunday school 4 p m and evening prayers. Trinitarian Congregational led by Rev Geo A Tewksbury holds 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services in Armory during repairs with 12 m Sunday school and Y 2 S C E 6 30 p m. Scandinavian M E Church under Rev J P Anderson offers 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services with class meeting Friday 7 45 p m.
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Loren B. McDonald
Young People’s Guild
Trinity Church Protestant Episcopal
Henry King Hannah
Trinitarian Congregational
Geo. A. Tewksbury
S.C. E
Littlefield's Anti Flv Promises Flies Gone for Livestock
A local advertisement touts Littlefield's Anti Flv as the sole remedy to drive away Texas Buffalo and Horn flies tormenting horses and cattle. Sold by Benj W Brown Concord M E Taylor Co Acton T W So Act on H A Littlefield West Acton T F Parker Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Benj W. Brown
Concord
M. E. Taylor & Co
Acton
W. So Acton
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
T. F. Parker
Maynard
Disappearance Explained at Coney Island Bath House
Louise King vanished at a Coney Island bath house and was said to have drowned after being pulled by a breaker while learning to swim. Alma Lindstrom, the maid, told an interpreter that Miss King could not swim and was swept out to sea as she and the maid bathed together.
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New York
Louise King
Coney Island
Alma Lindstrom
Miss King
Democrats Renominate George Washington Taylor in First District
In Mobile on Sept 14 the First district Democrats renominated George Washington Taylor for Congress. Hannis Taylor opposed him, with delegations from Choctaw and Washington counties favoring Hannis. The Washington Lalor group refused to participate, claiming Taylor’s slate had 24 votes and no majority, signaling a contest.
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Mobile
George Washington Taylor
Hannis Taylor
Spain
Washington
McCoy Leaves Buffalo In Disgust Over Fight Prospect
McCoy departs Buffalo for Saratoga expressing deep displeasure with the boxing situation. He says he would only fight Corbett or Fitzsimmons and threatens to forfeit on October 15 and seek a different opponent. He vows to pursue someone with a less magical name.
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Buffalo
McCoy
Saratoga
Corbett
Fizsimmons
British Admiral Demands Crete Rebels Surrender
Rear Admiral Gerard Noel, commander of British naval forces in Cretan waters, issues an 18 hour ultimatum to Hdhem Pasha the Turkish governor of Crete. He demands the ring leaders of the outbreak be delivered, the fort and ramparts surrender, and Mussulman troops disarmed. Two news briefs report Seoul poisoning suspicions after a dinner illness to Korea's king and crown prince with eleven courtiers arrested.
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Candia
Crete
Gerard Noel
Cretan
Hdhem Pasha
Mussulman
Yokohama
Seoul
Corea
Uproar in Senate Over Weyler Critique in Madrid
Uproarious senate session follows a Monday accusation that generals including Weyler Blanco and Primo de Rivera had sashes tied around their necks. Weyler and others protested, threats erupted, and the president broke the bell trying to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senate
Almenas
Weyler
Blanco
Primo de Rivera
Cervera
Linares
Gonzales
Cuba
General Weyler
Canovas
Sagasta
Spain
Correa
Duke of
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Philippine Islands
Merritt
Paris
American bark shipment to Batangas for insurgents
Manila reports an American bark carrying arms and ammunition from the United States landed 5000 Krag rifles and cartridges in Batangas province for the insurgents. The ship left Canton for Singapore under bonds ten days ago. Insurgents may comply with the American request to evacuate Manila suburbs by Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Canton
Singapore
Batangas
Havana Delegates Called to Disband Cuban Troops
Several well known Cubans arrive in Havana ostensibly as delegates for the Cuban Junta to aid disbanding Cuban troops. Reliable authority says they are actually tasked with agitating the drive for Cuban independence. They were seen Sunday night at the home of a leading Havana family where independence was discussed at length.
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Havana
Translated cable urges surrender at Santiago
The message from General Linares to Captain Amnon describes exhausted troops in trenches under heavy rain, lacking hospital access and forage for horses. It notes large officer losses and many men too weak to advance, hindering a breakthrough.
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Havana
Linares
Amnon
Fantiago
Insurgent Move Evades Conflict Near Manila
The Manila correspondent reports improved US insurgent relations after leaders meet at Malolos. Aguinaldo sent an officer to move a detachment from Londe, with permission granted. A large insurgent detachment evacuated Londe and marched toward the water works, receiving military honors. both sides aim to avoid clash.
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London
Manila
the Times
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Londe
Shafter Submits Santiago Campaign Report to War Dept
General Shafter has sent to the War Department his report on the Santiago campaign and the Cuban invasion. It includes division commanders’ supplementary reports totaling about 200 typewritten pages and will first be reviewed by the president and Secretary Alger before possible public release.
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Washington
Shafter
War Department
Santiago
Cuba
Alger
Rumors Surge Over Dreyfus Case and War Minister
Paris rumors swirl about an imminent arrest in the Dreyfus affair and possible legal action for revision after a ministerial resignation. General Zurlinden asked to stay from Faure’s maneuvers to oppose revision, fueling speculation that revision may wait until Faure leaves office. Four men attacked Philibert Reget, a Dreyfusite newspaper director, injuring him. one assailant is arrested.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Zurlinden
Faure
Exposition of United American Mechanics opens in Cleveland
The 53rd annual exoleation convened with National Councillor Ora Goff of Rhode Island presiding. Mayor Robert E. McKisson welcomed the gathering as officers reported state councils, sub councils, member totals, and financial figures for the year. In Wichita three killed and multiple injured when a Rock Island train struck a carryall at a crossing. Mrs Avery Mrs Ford and John Cherry among the deceased. Mrs Jones injured with severe leg and hip injuries.
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Cleveland
Order of United Amerian Mechanics
Ora D.gotf
Rhode Island
Robert E. MecKisson
Goff
Wichita
Rock Island
Sarah
Avery
John Cherry
Charles Jones
Multiple Deaths and International Turmoil Reported
A series of brief items covers deaths by suicide in New Jersey and Massachusetts, a child burned in Manchester, a public figure Faure possibly seeking resignation, Nat Goodwin’s horse accident near Woolwich England, Newark and Orange boat deaths on the Passaic, anarchist arrests in Genoa and Lausanne, and Austria Italy tensions with Rome urging protection of Italians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. McCormick
Elizabeth
N. J
Annie Dubois
Manchester
N. HH
Asa
Tabor
Brockton
Faure
Dreyfus
National Assembly
Nat Goodwin
Woollwilch
Eng
New York
Joseph Feldman
Newark
Kate Oates
Orange
Passaic
Genoa
Lausanne
Austria
Rome
Italy
Local Notes Record Frost Visitors and War News
Town items include a heavy frost on Monday night and several residents abroad or visiting. Mrs Andrews improves and can move about. Miss Lena King becomes Boston bookkeeper. Capt and Mrs Wilson visit Carlisle. J. Bean breaks ground on Central street. Reports note Battle of Santiago and Col Bell’s recovery, plus local society events and a clambake attendance.
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Capt
Wilson
Carlisle
Blake
Assabetav
Andrews
Local Mercantile Ad Lists Goods and Services
Concord Junction locals advertise growing business with butter cheese eggs meats and groceries priced competitive with Boston. The notice promotes accommodating clerks and invites customers to visit McGrail Whitcomb Co. Also mentions wringer repairs by O L Dart and new rollers, plus canned baked beans silk embroidery goods and recently moved boot and shoe repair by J C Jensen near Kelleys barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Elswhere
McGrail Whitcomb & Co Concorde
O. L. Dart’s
Richardson’s
Concord Junction Church Notes
Union church led by Rev. W. W. Campbell with services Sunday morning at 10.30. Sunday school at 11.30. Y P S C EB at 6.30 p. m. Evening service at 7.30 p. m.
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Concord Junction
Union Church
W. W. Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richardson's
Republican Caucus
Henry H. Benson
Ashley P. How
Concord Furniture CO
First Parish
Unitarian
M'Coyas
American Mechanics
Carryall
L. N. Fowler & CO
Concord Junction, Mass
John J. Fitzgerald
Miller and Slade
Louisa Alden
Waltham
Anna Fitch
Greenfield, N. A
Geo W. Young
New Hampshire
Hattie, Robinson
Daughter
Officer Bordman’s
Lena King
Janet D. Grant
St Mary’ S, Ont
Officer Bordman
A. J. Bean
Central St
Corp Hosmer
Porto Rico
Frank Elmes
Mr Daniels
White Row
Web Robbins
Ayer Junct
Ladies’ Union
Justin W. Ford
David L. Ball
J. Robert Brown
Brooks
Brooks Farm
Pope
Lyman
Commonwealth
Concord Council
R.A
Clawthorne Chapter
Poulsyn
Henry Kent
Kent
Lakin
James M. Bell
U.S. A
First Cavalry
Col Bell
Seventh
U.S. Cavalry
Custer
Washita
Watch Hill
R. I
J.C. Jenson
Kelley
Ben
W. Brown
Eclipse Corn Planters
Laurel Green
Paris Green
Monarch Weeders
Philadelphia
Imperial Lawn Mowers
Stanhope
Farmer’s Handy Wagon
Concord and Vicinity
Materia
Geo. S. Whitney
Near
Depot
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