Pilgrims Gather as Hunting Season Opens
Hunters in canvas jackets with shotguns greet the opening of hunting season, moving among fields and woods as preparations and cautious optimism spread among sportsmen.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1897
Page
4
School day returns bring questions home
Parents cheer that children are safe at school for part of the day, but many new questions arise when kids come home, reflecting curiosity about daily routines and learning.
Bolton Cattle Show Caps Local Fair Season
The Bolton cattle show marks the finale of the local fair season. Officials say the event outshines rival displays, beating two pairs or three of any other kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Electric lines cut into steam rail passenger earnings
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad earnings for the year ending June 30 1897 show a deficit of 722 297 dollars, a 2 4 percent drop from the prior year. The 1898 score may improve, but steam lines face reduced passenger revenue in dense urban districts due to electric competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
N. H
New England baseball league seen as winter filler
Some Brockton writers deride the New England baseball league claiming it is mainly a mechanism to keep Boston baseball writers busy through winter and that its championship holds little value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
New England Baseball League
Boston Baseball
Boodle Charges Sparks Board Probes and Militia Badges
G A Bobrick plans to prove many boodle accusations against school committees across the state. Several boards prepare to pursue him. Militiamen will receive handsome proficiency badges for target work but only for full dress uniforms, not in citizen attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Bobrick
State Senate President Seen With Strong Milford Contender
The Waltham Free Press-Tribune notes a potential new deal for president in the state senate this winter. It argues William H. Cook of Milford is the most capable choice to run the office impartially and intelligently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
William H. Cook
Milford
Waltham Free Press-Tribune
Worcester and Marlboro Fatal Accident Cited
An early career accident on the Worcester and Marlboro line shows no clear blame on the railway or its workers. The public is reminded that sleeping on tracks is dangerous and beyond safety norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester and Marlboro
Boston and Maine Railway Revenue Falls Short of Year
The Boston and Maine railroad reported last fiscal year receipts of 20,248,088 with 9,581,251 from passengers and 9,975,435 from freight and other sources. Despite a $896,956 drop from the prior year, expenses fell by $938,587, leaving stockholders less concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Maine Railroad
Care of Children and the Danger of Street Running
A discussion on nightfall parenting urges parents to curb children from roaming the streets. It argues street life harms character and leadership, blaming lax parental authority and praising home discipline as essential for future citizens and leaders.
Parents Culpable in Somerville School Fight
A Somerville incident reports a student assaulting a teacher and the boy’s father allegedly instructed the youth never to allow the teacher to whip him. The piece questions plausible legal punishment for the parent and notes likely school expulsion for the student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Foolish parents and insubordination at school draw ire
A Malden Mail editorial criticizes parental behavior that trains children to resist teachers, arguing such parents deserve severe punishment and noting that stubborn, defiant students burden schools and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden Mail
Dingley Policy Debate Cited Over Duty on Imported Clothing
Mr Dingley argues that the duty clause on clothing brought by travelers from Europe shifts the tariff burden to purchasers like poor sewing women who buy at stores. He notes storekeepers pay duties and pass costs to customers, challenging tariff reform opponents who claim foreigners do not bear the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingley
Europe
Maynard couple marks 50th wedding anniversary
Edward Kronberg and his wife celebrated their golden anniversary on September 18 at their Maynard home near the Fitchburg railroad. About 100 guests attended as Rev J A Mesler performed the vows anew. The event featured German customs, dancing, and gifts of gold and silver. The Kronbergs married in Germany, emigrated in 1869, and have nine children, seven grandchildren, and a long history of work at the local mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kronberg
Kronbergs
Willow Bridge
Fitchburg
Kronberg
J. A. Mésler
M. E. Church
Germany
America
August
Robert
Providence
A. Ringer
Maynard and Stow
Amelia Walker
Joseph Rollinson
David Loewe
Julius Loewe
Baskey
Karl Gloetzer
Nicholas Widerschied
Herman Sheere
Frank Barnes
Barnes
Mary McDonald
John Lunt
Lunt
Maynard Wins Dramatic Ninth In Extra Innings
The Concords led the third game with a two-run burst in the ninth, but Lawton powered a tying home run in the ninth and Nelson delivered the deciding run in the 10th as Maynard edged Concords on the home grounds. Clark started for the visitors. Penniman was at the plate on the final play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concords
Maynard
Maynards
Nelson
Sheridan
Marsden
Leonard
Allen
Fletcher
Lawton
Fe Hilferty
E. Loughlin
Powers
Penniman
O Bugney
V. Loughlin
Hanley
Hatch
Toohey
Goulding
Bugney
Hilferty G
Morgan
Cat Revenge Brings Maynard Trio To Hudson
Three Maynard youths Dennis Sexton John May and James Lehy visited Hudson Sunday night. A cat incident led to a confrontation at a lunch cart prompting the trio to retreat. They returned home to uneasy reception as families disowned them and their clothing lay buried. The narrative ends with the cat’s revenge and the men’s tired retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Dennis Sexton
John May
James Lehy
Hudson
Maynard Locals and Local Advertisements
Maynard notices list upholstering and furniture repair by J Butterworth on Summer Street and suit making by Vreedberg and Carts on Nason Street. A Parker Street house for sale with steam heat and bath. Marble tablets priced at 850 and 10 dollars. Fresh oysters at Central market and horse shoeing at Glynn's shop opposite the mill. Wanted night watchman for B M Kimball and Son in South Acton Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Butterworth
Roberts House
Summer Street
Maynard
Parker St
Wesley
Townend
Vreedberg & Carts
Nason Street
Rockport
Sheehan’s Marble Works
Concord
Central Market
Glynn
B. M. Kimball & Son
South Acton
Mass
Fitchburg Railroad Excursion To New York
The year’s most popular excursion is the Fitchburg railroad trip to New York on September 30. Fare for the round trip is 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
New York
Electric Bitters Promoted as Vital Nerve and Blood Tonic
An ad touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore tired nerves and vigor. It claims vegetable composition, liver and kidney support, blood purification, appetite and digestion improvement. Sold for 50c and 1.00 per bottle at B. F Johnson's & Son's Drug Store Maynard and John C. Friend's Drug Store Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F Johnson’s & Son
Maynard and
John C. Friend
Concord
Concord Junction Social and Church Notices
Officer Blossom on duty. John Geron now with Mr Dart. One of L N Fowler's horses sick. Mrs Lydia Palmer back in Hutchinson Kaw. Mystic Three met E W Blossom Saturday. Fred Brigham left Geo E Rose. Winckley to replace. Harry Bridges returned from Sheffield. Rally Sunday with special service. Somes and Snow visited Officer Robinson. Ladies union meets Thursday at 2. Union church service times to change in October. Colonel Geo L Prescott camp to witness degree work Monday. Near free distribution of fresh fish behind White row. Hayes horse frightened and caused minor damage to a barn and street. Lovejoy stopped the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Palmer
Hutchinson, Kaw
Mystic Three
E. W. Blossom
Fred Brigham
Geo E. Rose
Mr Winckley
Harry Bridges
Sheffield
N. B
Somes
Snow
Salem
Robinson
Ladies’ Union
Union Church
Geo L. Prescott Camp
S. W
White Row
Hayes
Tuttle
Flagg & Russell
Lovejoy
Concord Junction Church Notes
Union church announces Sunday morning service suspended until first Sunday in September. Sunday school at 11 a.m. and Y P S O at 6 30 p.m. evening service 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
W. W. Campbell
New Goods and Household Goods Advertised
Woonsocket Rubber Boots offers new goods at 2.25 with Van Houten's Cocoa 25e and a variety of fruit jars. L N Fowler & Co advertises To Let a six room cottage near the harness shop and introduces a new line of parlor lamps. They list Boston prices for ponce molasses 45e per gallon, oils, paints, glass and putty along with native peaches and pears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket Rubber Boots
van Houten
Philip & Canard, Sardinellj
LN. Fowler & Co
Jeremiah Sheehan
Boston
Ponce
L. N. Fower & Co
Har vard Pasture and Calf Sale by Auction in 1897
Otis H. Forbush and Amasa Knowlton announce sale of a 27 acre Harvard pasture and wood lot near the Ephraim Houghton place. The auction occurs on site at 4 PM September 25 1897 and September 28 1897 at 2 PM. Also included is a lot of 16 Holstein Ayrshire and Jersey cows owned by Arthur Wetherbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Forbush
Harvard
Mass
Amasa Knowlton
West Action
California
Mr Knowlton
Ephraim Houghton
Ayrshire
Jersey
Arthur Wetherbee
Boxboro
Boxboro Centre
Walter Mead
Fitchburg R. R
West Acton
Fitchburg Special Train Leaves Boston At 8:30 A.M.
The Fitchburg railroad offers a popular New York excursion departing Union Station Boston at 8 30 a m on September 30 with round trip rate of 85 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
New York
Union Station
Boston
Buckien's Arnica Salve for All Skin Ailments
Promotes itself as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Sold by B Johnson & Son Maynard and C Friend druggists Concord at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Fohnson & Son
Maynard
C. Friend
Concord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marlboro
Cat
Maynard Locals
Concord Junction
Officer Blossom
John Geron
Mr Dart
L. N. Fowler
Buckien
Bic
Fastay
Charles Reade
Thomas J. Condon
Crown Prince
W. S. Howe & CO
Gaskell & Taylor
R. R. Station
Maynard, Mass
Greenwood
C. W. Howe
Marlboro, Mass
Connecting Stores
P. S
Walter B. Currier
Park Sq., Boston
Maynard’s Block
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