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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
2
A census bulletin notes 18 220 newspapers and periodicals in the United States in 1900 with 2 226 dailies 12 079 weeklies and 1 817 monthlies. Circulation rose 22 3 percent overall, while population grew 20 7 percent, and daily per capita inhabitants hovered around 4 170.
The German government figures show total world trade at 225.8 billion with Britain leading, then Germany and the United States. U S exports exceed imports by about 1.438 billion to 989.421 million, while Britain and Germany run higher trade totals. the US may overtake them in the next decade. A Boston Herald note tallies Miss Barron the nurse who cared for McKinley receiving a $100 treasury check on the anniversary of his death.
Dormant trees after spring planting mislead owners as roots and tops struggle for nourishment. Examples include wisteria horse chestnut ashes and tulip trees that stay leafless all summer and leaf out next spring.
A New York World caption notes a clerk’s watchful pride over a prized office clock. The joke implies tight security as staff keep one eye on the timepiece all day.
The exchange between the Widow and the Major reveals a humor about warfare, bachelor life, and marriage. Singleton jokes about an ideal housekeeper while Wederly hints at practical considerations in choosing a spouse. Chicago News notes frame their banter with a witty press voice.
A humorous quip contrasts a father’s advice on choosing a wife with a son’s retort. The exchange suggests appearances mislead and wealth shapes judgments, attributed to Puck.
Mrs. Bridget Harris administratrix seeks $10,000 against Marlboro Street Railway Co. for the June 28 Marlboro Hudson branch wreck. Sheriff Carey of Waltham named as legal representative. Case returnable today in superior court. The crash killed John H and left several injured amid broad franchise worth $40,000 and many damage claims likely totaling near $100,000.
The Marlboro street railway issues its winter timetable with no change from last year. First Hudson-bound car leaves the monument at 5 30, then hourly until 12 05, then half hourly to 10 00, final Hudson trip at 10 30. Marlboro to South Framingham departures begin 5 50, hourly to 12 05, then half hourly to 6 35, hourly to 9 35, last South Framingham trip at 9 35, return 10 10. A special Saturday 10 35 car Marlboro to Southboro.
A blasting accident during ledge removal near Lawin street by Marlboro Gas Co. sent rocks and dust across the area around 9 AM Saturday. Mrs. Leland’s house suffered window and roof damage while nearby properties also had minor harm. a fence rail at A P Sanborn’s home bent. The company settled Mrs. Leland’s damages within five hours.
At Grand Army hall the fifth senatorial district Democratic convention nominated J Joseph Foley of Winchester by unanimous vote for senator. J J Desmond of Waltham elected to the state central committee. Foley 28, a Winchester attorney born in Stoughton, spoke to stamp the district. Desmond thanked the delegates. Dr O H Stevens left Monday for a two week vacation at Moosehead Me.
Concord churches list three congregations with pastors and service times. Trinitarian Congregational led by Rev. George A. Tewksbury holds 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m sermons with Sabbath school and Y P S C E. First Parish Unitarian led by Rev. Toren B. Macdonald has 10 45 a m services and 7 p m Young People's Guild meeting. Scandinavian M E Church led by Rev. Charles H. Johnson offers 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services with Friday class meeting.
A compact notice outlines service times for Maynard Congregational Methodist and St George’s churches. It lists Rev Chas H Washburn and Rev W F Lawford, choir directors, organists, Sunday school schedules, Epworth League meetings, and St Bridget’s Catholic masses and vespers with monthly West Acton observance.
Foresters meet on the first and third Mondays. Companions of Forest also on the first and third Mondays. Red Men gather on the first and third Tuesdays. A O U W meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Maynard Lodge No 131 I O O F meets every Wednesday. Aut Lodge No 54 D of B hold meetings on Thursdays.
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