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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
4
The Marlboro Enterprise announces weekly publication with a 1903 origin, details subscription rates of 1 dollar yearly, 3 monthly and 6 month terms, and single copy prices. Advertising rates show one inch at 75 cents per week plus 26 cents per additional inch. Office located at 151 Main Street Marlboro Massachusetts.
Residents of Concord Junction organize the Concord Junction Improvement Society at Warner Hall with Rev. W. J. Batt as president and F. R. Connor, Jas Nagle, T. H. Bullock, Jeremiah Sheehen among officers. Fifty eight members sign the constitution and 25 cent annual dues are set. The group outlines topics from school grounds to park development and civic duty to foster mutual good will.
Harness repairing promptly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed. George F. Lowery East Acton Mass. Young lady wants situation in private family. J A S 364 Main St Concord Junction.
Concord's oldest firm Walcott & Co celebrates the 60th anniversary on April 1 1908, tracing its origins to 1848 as Walcott and Holden. The firm underwent several name changes, including Walcott Garfield Holden and Walcott Holden, before returning to Walcott & Co after Herbert Holden's 1906 death.
Miss Millie Miner visited Concord with friends on Sunday. Invitations were issued for a Concord Artillery dance at the Armory on Monday evening April 20. Miss Mabel Younglove resigns from Middlesex Fire Insurance to join Dorchester Mutual Fire Insurance in Dorchester. At the Concord Lyceum annual meeting Erastus H. Smith is clerk Henry L. Whitcomb treasurer Philip Harvey Gordon Hutchins and Ellen T. Emerson named 2nd directors for the new season beginning the 80th year of entertainments. Cambridge men James K. Clements Lawrence C. Goodhue John F. Young Jr. and Ward B. Green were arrested March 21 in Concord for reckless driving and disturbing the peace. They pleaded guilty and the operator was fined 50 dollars while the others were fined 20 dollars each.
Concord High School announces its spring baseball schedule for nineteen games starting April 10 with key players from last season returning. Richard V. Conmorton is manager and William L. Fitzpatrick captain as candidates vie for two remaining outfield positions.
In a Thursday match the K of C team beat Holy Name by 83 pins. The final triangular round Monday saw the Knights win by 14 pins, but AOH still leads the three teams by two points.
Friday evening in the chapel Rev Henry N Hoyt D D treasurer of the Massachusetts Home Missionary society will speak on missionary interests in the state and country All are invited to hear him The pastor will preach the fifth in the Lenten series next Sunday morning Subject The Message to the Church in Sardis Watchfulness
A letter claims Devoe paint costs rise with higher gallon usage from a 10 gallon job at $50 to 20 gallons at $100. It asserts newer strong paint lasts longer and uses fewer gallons, while weaker paint requires more and wears out faster. The letter is signed by Devoe & O P and mentions Towle Kent as a seller.
A general man seeks year round work through Dr. Chamberlin. A man and wife want farm work in or near Concord for summer and autumn, with inquiries to P. O. Box 439 Maynard Mass. Board wanted for a gentleman wife and 13 year old grandson. Address H M Hardy 39 Seaver St Dorchester Mass for particulars.
A Concord woman and General Federation leader writes about the value of the biennial convention in Boston next June. She praises the federation as a source of national life and urges local clubs to offer generous support and cooperation, celebrating strong, united women's work.
Automobile for sale listing describes a Rambler touring car with side entry seats for five, two cylinder 18 horsepower, dark green body with yellow gear, straight running boards, tires in excellent condition, one extra shoe and six extra tubes, shifting top with side curtains, robe rack, generator, eight inch mirror lens gas lamps, two oil lamps, muffler cut-out, new coil, odometer on dash, set chains, tools including rack and wheel puller. In daily use, demonstration by appointment. Price $400.
Concord Golf Club announces subcommittees for the coming season with names in rules tennis house and matches groups. The program includes a secret handicapping committee and a spring schedule starting Patriot's Day April 20 and ending July 4 with four holiday cup matches and weekly prizes.
Local notes show Concord High will play Waltham High at Waltham next Saturday. Schools close for a one week spring vacation. A hop was held in Eaton Hall by the Concord High Junior class. Christian Science services move to 10 30 a m Sunday. Woman's Club meets April 2 with Myer Bloomfield speaking on The New Neighborliness. Advertised letters listed with box numbers.
Flowers offer fresh fragrant Sweet Peas and other blooms with funeral work at reasonable prices.
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