Autumn and world events grip The Enterprise
The article surveys looming autumn, Spain building a fleet, and relief from disasters in Texas India famine fears in Ireland. It notes De Wet and Aguinaldo evading capture, a cranberry bog fire, Teddy Roosevelt opposing Kaiser William, Li Hung Chang’s authority, and treason concerns regarding a peacock feather. Lieut. Roberts earns a Victoria Cross for Colenso valor. Pennsylvania rail officials target intoxication among workers, American exhibitors in Paris shine, Col Baden-Powell mail theft mocked, Joel Chandler Harris leaves Atlanta Constitution, Horton law repeal costs pugilists, and drought tightens Marlboro water usage.
Debated Transvaal Fight Ends Scramble Over Blunder Tale
Reporters note the real combat in the Transvaal near end while officers clash over responsibility. Sir Edward Warren has returned to England and offers to prove Gen Buller blundered at Spion Kop, with wrangling set to last indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Sir Edward Warren
England
Buller
Spion Kop
Lawyer Claims Electric Bitters Saved Brother’s Life
Henrietta Texas attorney E B Munday recounts how his malarial fever and jaundice affected his brother. He credits Electric Bitters with a full cure and notes the remedy purifies the blood, aids digestion, and regulates organs. Available for 50 cents at several local druggists including Burdett Barnard and Jno U Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
Burdett
Barnard
E. B. Lacia
Hudson
C. T. Shattuck
Northboro
Jno. U. Friend
Concord
B. ¥. Johnson & Son
Maynard
Town Guests and Local Updates Persist Through Week
William Closeman stays a few days in town while George Smethurst John McCleary and Frank Sexton visit from Lawrence Newton and Boston. Miss Hilferty returns from Fitchburg sanitarium. others host guests in Hudson Stow and Orange. The Marlboro team beats Laundry 20 to 4. Dahl & Co. upgrade Riverside store with new interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Closeman
George Smethurst
Lawrence
John McCleary
Newton
Frank Sexton
Boston City Hospital
Clara Green
Hudson
Andrew McEachren
Fitchburg
Governor Roosevelt Draws Admiring Women On Tour
The governor’s lecture circuit has attracted a devoted following of women who are described as a powerful force behind his influence. The piece notes that women admirers are a strong, influential audience on his tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Roosevelt
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised as Health Booster
A bold advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for weakness and listlessness and promises mental power and health benefits. The copy notes a price of 25 cents per box and lists multiple local sellers including Burdett & Barnard and Jnc C. Friend in Concord Maynard B F Johnson & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Burdett & Barnard
E. B. Lucia
Hudson
C. T. Shattuck
Northboro
Jnc. C
Concord Junction Church Notes Services and Communion Dates
Rev. W. W Campbell leads Sunday services at 10 30 in the morning and 7 30 at night. Sunday school at 11 30 a m. Senior Y P S C E at 6 30 p m Junior Y P S C E at 3 p m. Communion observed on the first Sunday in January March May July September and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W Campbell
Trinitarian Congregational
George A. Tewksbury
Porro Mekissks S. C. E
First Parish Unitarian
Loren B. Macdonald
Young People’s Guild
Church Service Schedule for Several Denominations
The notice lists Sunday worship times for Trinitarian Congregational First Parish Unitarian Trinity Church and Scandinavian M E Church with pastors and service details including Sunday school, sacraments, and Friday meetings. It notes communion months and preparatory gatherings.
Fitchburg and Boston Train Schedule Reprint
A corrected list shows train departures and arrivals between Fitchburg, South Acton, Concord Junction, Concord, and Boston. It details weekday and Sunday times, including morning and evening services, with multiple stops and varied intervals.
Questioning Territorial Powers and U S Expansion Debates
A compilation of quotes from Washington Jefferson Lincoln Douglas Jackson Grant and Bryan questions on imperial ambitions and constitutional authority. The text contrasts expansionist ideals with concerns over weakening governments amid the Texas entry and U S territorial growth debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Lone Star of
Texas
Andrew Jackson
Grant
Mr. Bryan
Fathers
Republican mobilization and sovereignty in 19th century politics
The piece outlines early October Republican caucuses and conventions, urging timely registration and voter participation. It cites military expenditures since 1867, pensions, and homes funding, and includes President McKinley’s acceptance letter stressing sovereignty and obedience to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Philippine Archipelago
Congress
McKinley
Maynard Church Services and Clergy Listings
Maynard Congregational Methodist Episcopal and St George churches outline weekly schedules. Rev Chas H Washburn leads Congregational services with Sunday morning 10:30, evening 7, and midweek prayer. Methodist pastor Rev F H Ellis holds 10:30 service and 7:15 evening, with classes and leagues. St George's rector Rev Arthur Bradford Papineau presides 8 a.m. holy communion and 10:45 a.m. service. litany Fridays. St Bridget's Rev A J Crowe conducts masses 8:30 and 10:30 with vespers 3:15. West Acton hosts monthly first Sunday services at 2:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church Protestant Episcopal
Henry King Hannah
Chas. H. Washburn
W. H. Gutteridge
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Amory Maynard
Herman E. French
Miss Lettie Kelley
C. E. Society
F. H. Ellis
L. D. Wilson
Epworth League Meeting
R. W. Barter
ST. George's Episcopal Church
Arthur Bradford Papineau
ST. Bridget’s R. C
A. J. Crowe
West Acton
Lodge Meeting Schedule by Fraternal Orders
Foresters meet on the first and third Mondays while Companions of Forest gather on the second and fourth Mondays. Red Men meet on the first and third Tuesdays, A. O. U. W. on the second and fourth Tuesdays, Aynard Lodge No 131 I O O F on Wednesdays, Mizpah Lodge No 54 D of R on the first and third Thursdays.
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Companions of Forest
Red Men
Aynard Lodge
Mizpah Lodge
D. of R
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Marlboro
Spain
India
Ireland
de Wet
Aguinaldo
Cape
Teddy Roosevelt
Kaiser William
Teddy
Chicago
Li Hung Chang
Lieut. Roberts
Little Bobs
Colenso
Pennsylvania Railroad
Paris
Europe
Col. Baden-Powell
Joel Chandler Harris
The
Atlanta Constitution
New York
China
Philippines
Death
P. G
Concord Junction
Union Market
Whitcomb & Willard
E. Frank Coe Co
Walden St
Tuttle
J.W. Raymond
Blaine
W. H. Lawrence
Margery Hilferty
George Morse
Alfred T. Haynes
Florence Wood
Stow
Geo. H. Gutteridge
Selectmen
Walter Braman
Rockville, Conn
Henry Axford
Thomas Crossley
Orange
N. J
Robert Crossley
Maple St
Andrew Smith
Laundry Nine
Marlboro’s
John Stephenson
South Acton
F. Rich
H. P. N. Dahl & Co
Riverside Block
L. Maynard
Buffalo
Quaker
Victor
Portland
Rosendale
Neponset
W. A. Haynes CO
John Endicott
Concord Churches
Scandinavian M. E. Church
Charles H. Johnson
E. J. Alley, M. D
West End
R. R
Boston
A. M
A.m
Jet
South Ote
Telvet
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Probate Courrt
Middlesex
Michael Cullinane
Daniel J. Cullinace
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Maynard Churches
Congregational Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
SE Edad
George G. Keith
Concord Junction, Mass
H. Richardson
E. H. Maker
Horace Tuttle
Walden Street
Concord Massa
J. É. Friend
Lincoln Smith
S.B. Asso
Mas
Mass
Ins. Tech
Walker Building
Automatic Button Co
Edinboro St
Thos. Hutchinson
Main St
P.O
W.A. White
Pr. O
Ernest Hosmer
D. D
Acton
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