Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts

The Concord Enterprise, 7 November 1890

CONCORD
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   Col. R. F. Barrett is building a brick addition to his stable.
   Waldo Flint is putting in a cellar for a new house on Bedford street.
   The attention is called to the special notice in the advertising locals, of Mr. Emerson the photographer.
   Miss Olive Gage has returned to Concord after an absence of two months in Detroit, Michigan.
   Dr. N. H. Kirby has moved into the house on Main street recently vacated by Dr. G. E. Titcomb.
   First Lieutenant Ralph H. Damon, Co. I, 6th Infantry has resigned his commission and has been discharged.
   Geo. Heywood has been seeding down the land at the Concord Stock Farm. Edward Maker had the contract.
   The Grattan Associates gave a concert and a ball last Thursday evening. C. E. Reed was [illegible] and Brigham's band furnished the music.
   George Hubbard, who has been seriously ill for several weeks with typhoid fever and pneumonia, is rapidly recovering under the care of Dr. N. H. Kirby.
   In spite of the rather chilly atmosphere of last Sunday several parties of tourists came on the early trains and spent the day in sight seeing.
   Among recent arrivals are Miss E. D. Greland of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kirby of New York, Mr. J. W. Smith of Medford and Mrs. Mary O. Barker of San Francisco.
   Misses Kate and Amy Hunnewell of Brookline were bridesmaids at the Lawrence-Hemans wedding, which was solemnized by Rev. Dr. S. G. Buckingham, at the South church in Springfield last Thursday evening.
   Miss Sophia Beck, graduate of Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, is now forming classes in physical culture, also elocution, to be held at Mrs. Edward C. Damon's, Main street, Monday afternoons. For particulars address Miss Sophia Beck, Emerson College, 36 Bromfield street, Boston, Mass.
   Our citizens were freshly alarmed last Sunday at the sudden ringing of the fire bells at noon. Those who responded were requested to join a searching party to discover the whereabouts of Mr. Sheehan, who has been missing since last Friday. Mr. Fletcher carried a barge load of men to the woods, which were thoroughly searched in all directions, but no traces of the missing man were found.
   Mr. George E. Walcott was at Bath, Me., last week, to witness the launching of the schooner which has the honor of bearing his name.
   Independence Engine Co. No. 3 is surging ahead for that Globe prize. Save all your coupons and give them to the firemen.
   An improvement can be made by placing a new sign at the entrance to the Battle Grounds. The one already there has done its duty for the last fifteen years and is getting to be in rather a delapidated condition.
   The Fire Department and a large number of citizens were called out Sunday noon to search for Mr. Timothy Sheehan, but with no success. It seems probable that he must have wandered off some distance from home. [see also 12 December 1890.]
   The old wall is being removed on the Everett farm preparatory to building a new street. This will open up a new tract of land for building purposes and as tenements are scarce in town it will be a good chance for some of our moneyed men to invest.
   Letters advertised at Concord, Nov. 5, A. P. Abbott, G. B. Black, A. H. Barrett, G. F. Butler, Frank M. Clifford, M. L. Davidson, William G. Dunn, Elmer Farrar, Judge Hadley, A. T. Jenkins, John Lord, William R. McClellan, Frank McHugh, Thomas Ronan, George J. Robertson, L. D. Stevens, W. F. Sherburne, Frank S. Smith, Fred A. Tyler, Alfred Wood, Mrs. G. E. Batten, Mrs. Crowley, Mrs. A. D. Holmes, Miss Emily Hartwell, Miss Lulu C. Kennedy, Miss Jennie McKenna, Miss Mary L. Smith, Mrs. Onslow Stearns, Mrs. M. Sanford.

MAYNARD
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Thursday evening two carriages collided at the junction of Sudbury and Main streets. Two gentlemen from Hudson were the occupants of one of the vehicles and Mr. Walker of Stow the other. Both carriages were badly damaged. This is the same place where the horse was killed about a year ago and a new street lamp is necessary.
The first grand concert and ball under the auspices of the Maynard Fire Department will be held in Co-operative hall Friday evening. The American Orchestra of Lowell has been engaged, also the Ladies Schubert Quartet. The proceeds of this ball will be for the purpose of furnishing the new house which is being built.

   Last Sunday afternoon Fred Kelley and Miss Susie McPeck were united in marriage in Concord by the Rev. M. J. McCall. Bartholomew Coughlin acted as best man and Miss Nellie O'Brien as bridesmaid. Many congratulations and presents were received and their home for the present will be with the bride's parents on Nason street.
   One of the largest audiences that ever assembled at Music Hall was the one which greeted Prof. D. M. Bristol's equescurriculum Thursday evening. Not withstanding the large number that attended the matinee during the afternoon, the hall was tested to its utmost capacity. The exhibition and acting of the horses and mules were excellent and applauded frequently. Denver proved to be a great favorite.
   Miss Josephine Cameron, the brilliant emotional actress, will appear in Music hall Wednesday evening in Dumas' “Camille” and the London success “Forget me not”. Miss Cameron is ably supported by an excellent company and has all the physical attributes to portray the part. This talented artist comes well recommended and highly endorsed by the press and public throughout the country. “Forget me not” is a drama in which all the passions and emotions of the heart and soul find fullest expression and is well suitable for this emotional artist.

WEST ACTON
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   A Lodge of I. O. O. F., about fifty charter members, was instituted last Monday evening, by the Grand Master of the State, who was accompanied by other members of the Grand Lodge. A banquet was served in the vestry of the Baptist church, and a most enjoyable evening was passed. Large additions to the lodge are expected soon.
   Circumstances beyond our control prevented our being at the polls Tuesday to cast our ballot in the right way as usual, but we are glad to note a good vote was polled and nothing to disturb the dignity of the occasion. An incident worthy of note was the presence of two men over eighty-eight years of age, Dea. Samuel Hosmer of Acton Centre and Uncle Porter Reed of this village, and several over eighty, our informant thinks a dozen or more, which is indeed remarkable for a town the size [of] Acton.
   A very pleasant occasion is reported of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Dickerman nee Lottie Richardson, of West Swanzey, N. H., Oct. 29, about one hundred of their neighbors being present to welcome Mrs. Dickerman to her new home. An orchestra discoursed sweet music during the evening and the time passed very happily in social chat and friendly greeting. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerman were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents including a dinner set from the fire company of which he is foreman, easy chair and hassock from the Social Union, sideboard, parlor lamp, cake basket, berry spoon, table linen and many other choice and pretty gifts of china, silver, glass, book, etc. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served.

SOUTH ACTON
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   The grocery store of Tuttle, Jones and Wetherbee is being newly shingled.
   Mr. A[aron]. S[wift]. Fletcher arrived home Monday from Shrewsbury, where he has been spending a few weeks with his sister.
   Conductor Philbrick and his wife are evidently taking much pleasure with the turnout he has recently purchased.
   A[aron]. Swift Fletcher, the champion fisherman of Acton, has caught 361 pickerel this season, the largest weighing four pounds. 'Rah for Swift and his finny company.
   Capt. Aaron C. Handley of South Acton was returned from the 30th Middlesex Representative District, being re-elected over his opponent, Sidney A. Bull by 87 votes. It will be his duty as the oldest member to call the house to order again.

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Woburn City Press, 22 November 1890

DOHERTY-CARROLL

   One of the most enjoyable and noteworthy social events of the season in Woburn was the marriage of Mr. Anthony A. Doherty and Miss Josephine Carroll which took place last evening. Rev. Father Slattery performing the ceremony.
   The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Katie Morilly, while the best man was Mr. Thomas Kenney.
    Mrs. Doherty was bewitching in a lovely grey broadcloth costume with passementerie picked out in silver. The bridemaid's gown of a darker shade trimmed with silver cord was most "fetching".
    A reception was held at the home of the newly wedded pair immediately after the ceremony, and the pleasant house was filled with the many friends of the bride and groom who hastened to offer their congratulations.
   The popularity of the contracting parties was as earnest of the interest the occasion would arouse and the result far exceeded the most sangnine anticipation. Surely such a testimony of friends and well-wishers as was manifested last evening must have been a great satisfaction to the happy couple who were the object of such testimony.
    An orchestra gave some delightful selections during the evening. Caterer Hicks and his corps of assistants served a delicious supper, and it was late indeed when the party broke up.
    The City Press scribe cannot give an elaborate account of any event, however important, which occurs Wednesday evening, owing to lack of time, and the list of names of people present must necessarily be brief, while it would take an extra edition to give a detailed account of the lovely presents.
    Among the throng could be distinguished Mr. and Mrs. William C. Kenney, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carton, Dr. and Mrs. J.H. Conway, Mr. and Mrs. David F. Moreland, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Kenney, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Curran, Miss Tessie Kenney, Miss Henrietta Gregory, Miss Sarah McConologue, Miss M. A. Shandley, Mr. and Mrs. James Henchy, Mr. James Bourke, Mr. J.H. Mahern, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kenney, Miss Hannah Callahan, Mr. Henry Mathews, Mr. James Freeman, Mr. J.H. Connolly, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyce, and many others.
    The presents were many and elegant and tangibly testified the esteem and good wishes of the donors. The following is a list of gifts noticed and the names of those bestowing the same: Sideboard and silver service from friends; wine set, John Magee; couch finished in old rose plush, Mrs. John Breslin [Anthony's sister]; chair in old rose plush, Patrick Doherty [Anthony's brother]; bearskin rugs, Mrs. Thomas Boyce, Katie Magrath, M.A. Shandley, and Ellen Cadigan; toilet case, Mary E. Houghton [a neighbor from Houghton Street]: commode set, Mrs. A. Doherty; silver table spoons, Mrs. Martin Doyle; china tea set, Sallie and Mary McConologue; set of silver knives, forks and spoons, Daniel Lafferty [Anthony's future brother-in-law]; silver table service, West Side Associates; pair of desserts, Mrs. Patrick McGonagle; smoking set, Calixt Gooday; smoking set, Willie M. Fitzpatrick, meershaum pipe, Edward Welch; meerschaum pipe, Neil Lafferty [a neighbor from Houghton Street]; jewel case, Mrs. Ida M. Curran; carving set, George Kenney; sugar spoon and butterknife, Mrs. Nellie and James Bradley; piano lamp Miss Mamie Doherty [Anthony's future sister-in-law]; fruit dish and silver, Minnie Hayes; butter dish, Nellie O'Donnell; silver pie knife and fork, Thomas Moore; silver table service, David F. Moreland; gold-lined sideboard set, water pitcher and cup, Ferrin Brothers & Lafferty; silver salver and set, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kenney, marble clock, hose company; pastel picture, Rosie Maguire; statuary, "Faust and Margurite," Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carton; dinner set, Salem friends; hanging lamp, Dennis Kelley; night lamp, Mrs. Collins.

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1890 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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