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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
5
Maynard life fills with visits and travels as residents socialize on Concord Street and Main Street. Local workers upgrade equipment, schools plan games, and notable guests attend church and lodge events across town.
The Stow town farm and buildings were sold at public auction on Saturday for $6875 to C. D. Pletcher. The stock included 15 cows, 2 horses and 2 pigs. Farm implements and household furniture sold separately as the town retains the land. An elderly spectator, Joel Parmenter, recalled a relative staying at the house seventy years ago when it served as a prison ward.
The Congregational Church announces a seven thirty midweek service led by Rev. Frederick N. Rutan. The Ladies Benevolent Society meets Thursday at 2 thirty in the church parlor followed by a Philathea class food sale 3 to 5 p m. On Saturday Wilder X Macurda’s Nason street store will host advance order solicitations. Sunday services run 1045 a m 12 m 4 and 6 p m with an evening praise service at 7 p m.
Notice from Maynard Massachusetts dated March 30 1916 informs of the Assabet Institution for Savings quarterly meeting to be held at the Banking Rooms Maynard on Wednesday April 5 1916 at eight oclock P M for transacting any business per order President Howard A Wilson Clerk
Lorenzo Clark died Sunday after a three year illness following a nervous breakdown. Born in Pittsfield in 1856, he lived in Maynard since 1881. He married Sarah A. Haire in 1886. she preceded him in death. Clark rose from loom fix er to overseer at the Maynard mill and served 25 years as overseer. He was a member of several fraternal orders and lodges. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Masonic burial rites. bearers represented I OOF and A W clubs with relatives from Springfield Worcester and Medford in attendance. Floral tributes marked the occasion.
Rev A Merrill Osgood leads choir rehearsal this evening as Easter preparation. Lenten classes on Faith Suffering Sacrifice Reward run Friday evenings. Sunday schedule includes 10 45 public worship with sermon Our Lord s Second Coming and 7 p m service with baptisms and member reunions. Sunday school 12 o clock with B Taylor and 8 Parker as superintendents Epworth league at 6 led by William Naylor on Following the Prince of Peace.
Jolly Hight group enjoyed a whist session at the residence of Miss Pauline Bent on Summer Street. Participants shared light refreshments and cordial games in a social, informal gathering.
An advertisement urges readers with eye strain to buy Peel's Glasses. It claims the glasses rest the eyes, improve vision, and banish headaches from tired eyes. The copy invites consultation at any time.
An advertisement promotes K Gift of the Gods glasses fitted to individual eyes to remedy all defects of sight. It promises improved vision, urges that correct glasses give new sight, and invites readers to test and fit them. Prices are described as moderate and consultation is free.
Felicia returns in the stage presentation titled The Bewildering Miss Felicia set for April 11 at the local theatre. Cast details and admission prices are listed in the community playbill.
A 17th birthday gathering for Grace Sweeney was hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Sweeney on Lincoln Street. Frank McCormack presented a ivory toilet set as a gift while guests enjoyed music readings and a light collection. Attendees included family friends and neighbors from Boston Hudson Rockville and local families.
Daniel Lowney traveled to Philadelphia to begin work as solicitor for the Institute Forestry Co. of New York. He left Tuesday to assume duties with the company in the Pennsylvania city.
A short fragment urges cutting this item out for value, implying monetary worth and a missed opportunity for readers. The note lacks further specifics on what is cut or its backstory, leaving the exact object unclear.
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