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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1913
Page
6
Fragmentary notice lists individuals Morse Frye Lawton and a manager, mentions post office matter in Marlboro and Acton with pricing for copies and postage, indicating a local mail matter or subscription details.
The Concord W C T U reports its April meeting with notes on gifts to the flower fund and an interesting letter from Bindman school. Ken wm Stevens notes bicycle trade is strong and urges early purchases for use or to upgrade to new models.
Classified notices from Concord Massachusetts list ads for paying in advance, lost book notice for book 10002, employment seeks a general man, farm pasture for rent in Princeton, real estate sale, and multiple help wanted postings including maids and housework with locations in Concord and nearby towns.
Nearly 100 guests gathered April 1 at Henry F. Smith's Sudbury Road home for an IN AND ABOUT CONCORD club concert. Mrs. Wallace Conant and others led the program with cello solos by March Brown and songs by Mrs. Eckfeldt and Mrs. Hitchcock. The event ended with informal serving of cakes and coffee as Mrs. Walter K. Shaw presided over the coffee. pink carnations adorned the decorations.
A well attended U. K. dance Saturday night in the town hall featured elaborate green and yellow decorations and a cream flag. Mrs. George M and others acted as matrons and ushers while the Carl Strine quartet from Boston provided entrancing music for the dancing.
Notices show mail for J Bennett J Corcoran J Connors Carleton Hurd James son 0 Ri Jones Hjalmer H Robbins E Van Arnam Mrs Nellie Curtis commenck Rosers awaiting pickup at the downtown post office through the current mailing period.
A farewell reception honored town clerk Mr. Carr as he prepares to marry Miss Me Gamble in Fox Lake Wisconsin. Rev G A Tewksbury and Mrs Tewksbury assisted, gifts were given, and decorations and refreshments handled by Christian Endeavor members. The couple will live in San Diego after the wedding and Mr Carr will be accompanied by his sister Mrs Henry Pratt.
John M. Keyes of this town is a candidate for the county com vacancy to be filled at the state election this fall. He is viewed favorably and appears the strongest contender among more than half a dozen men mentioned for the office.
The annual town meeting will be held Monday night at eight oclock. A large turnout is expected as voters consider important questions. Many town women will attend to hear arguments for and against the tenement house bill they have been working on.
The Concord Bible society and Harmony lodge plan Thursday vestry meetings and a Maynard lodge visit. The M A O W club hosts a Colonial Tan banquet Wednesday with local high school seniors invited. Charles D Bailey of the state forester's office speaks Tuesday to the Trinity church Brotherhood. The Mikado by the high school club, directed by H Hadspeth, is set for 16 and 17 with frequent rehearsals to finish the production.
Ex Senator Roger Hoar of Concord and Miss Pease of Edgartown announce engagement after a fall meeting in Edgartown. Hoar, born in Waltham, former state senator and Harvard lawyer, rises through Exeter and Harvard Law to a Brandeis firm clientele. Miss Pease, active in suffrage circles, prefers quiet home life and public service. A June ceremony is anticipated as Hoar’s sister recently announced an engagement as well.
John M. Keyes was reelected road commissioner in a low turnout election, defeating Kes Noll 245 to 154. The town also voted no on the license question 301 to 122, with a sparsely attended ballot and a slate of town officers listed, led by clerk Erastus H. Smith and water and sewer commissioner Elmer H. Shattuck.
Concord may be without star pitcher Joe Hopkins this season as he talks with Fitchburg management. Fitchburg Sentinel names him a probable Fitchburg twirler. Locally no developments. a meeting was held and F. Loughlin was asked to manage, yet to decide. Maynard Marlboro and Concord Junction teams loom as strong contenders.
Enterprise reports a local bowling team will be reorganized and strengthened to regain form and challenge rival Maynard, aiming to restore a competitive reputation and rally the community behind the club.
Despite a smaller turnout, attendees enjoyed a Friday evening dance under Company I 6th Mass regiment. Newell's Marlboro orchestra provided lively music and drew praise for its season’s best tunes. The event was led by Lieut Michael Dee and Corp. James Mansfield.
The Concord bowling team was defeated by Ma the Concord alleys last night by a margin of 30 pins.
O A Morton former Marlboro superintendent now at Massachusetts Agricultural College spoke to Concord school pupils on farming. He reviewed home garden work and showed slides of local gardens, noting the value of the course and urging those interested to notify school board members Wells A. Hall or Joseph W. Smith for details and enrollment.
A new agriculture course will be offered not only to pu pits at Pu pupils but also to other students aged 14 to 18. The program aims to provide practical farming knowledge and related skills across participating high schools.
The school committee and Supt. Welle A. Hall plan a visiting day in May or early June. Parents and friends may visit the schools to see classes in progress and view an exhibition of work. Further particulars will be provided later.
A terse notice warns residents to settle debts promptly after a police visit. The message implies immediate action is needed to avoid further enforcement or visits by officers. It emphasizes timely payment to prevent trouble.
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