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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
9
Ready to show our new patterns for every room. See natural inlaid mahogany suites and exact reproductions from the floor in New York. Big line of wood beds and sanitary beds. Carriages and carts offered with savings to buyers. White enamel finishes and low prices aimed to beat competition.
A local grocery promotion offers to pay round trip car fare for customers spending two dollars or more on groceries and meat. The offer targets shoppers from Concord Junction South Acton and West Acton areas.
H Waldo Tuttle born October 20 1847 in South Acton died March 28 after a long illness including heart disease and paresis. He led Tuttle and Newton after his father’s death married Lizzie Piper in 1878 and is survived by two children. Services were held at his home with Rev Luther Morris officiating and he is buried at Woodlawn.
A Sunday night quarrel among several men in the square led to a chase. Two Italians pursued a man. one dropped a revolver along the chase increasing the risk, but a passerby salvaged the weapon. No harm occurred though knives and revolvers were reported in use.
Last Wednesday Mrs Martha Mi Harris celebrated her 86th birthday at her west village home with her brother Solon. Friends and callers sent cards and letters wishing health and happiness for many returns of the day, noting her nearly forty years of kind acts for others.
Axel Berg has returned home to Concord Junction after spending two months in Norway settling his father's estate. A social event followed by tea was hosted by the Hogtegs, with Mrs. Charles Duren in attendance and guests enjoying a pleasant evening.
The Congregational Church lists a reminiscences of ministers donation party in the vestry at 7 30. A midweek prayer meeting is at 7 30 Friday. Sunday services at 7 30 a m and 7 p m with the pastor. Sunday school at noon. Christian Endeavor at 4 p m.
A mothers meeting is planned for next Wednesday at 2 45 p m at the home of Mrs John Case Maynard street. It is hoped Mrs Rolfe of Concord will address the meeting. A recommendation for Mrs Rolfe is that all who have heard her are eager to hear her again. Mrs Case invites all the mothers in South Acton to come and set aside house cleaning and other chores for this afternoon.
Lieut Paul Murray of Concord spoke to the West Concord school Boys club Friday evening sharing experiences from the Navy. Robert Brooks introduced the speaker as the program featured a flag salute songs and readings performed by seventh graders and the club members.
On Monday evening April 10 Concord council No 963 R A hosts Assabet council Maynard and Acton council South Acton in I C O F hall. Wives of members invited as guests. Dorothy B Carpenter reader and Helen Prescott violinist vocalist lead program. Banquet follows under B H Hatch C T Judge and ELC Shepard.
Mrs Anna Hall spent several days in Salem. C B Esburg and family moved to Connecticut. Miss Mae Reilly visited Framingham. C E B Haynes and family moved to South Acton. J F King spent weekend in Dorchester. Mrs W C MacDonald and son Fred in Dorchester. J C Jensen and family occupy Crest street house. Mrs G B Whitney went to Washington for 10 days. Mrs Calvin Armstrong of Lowell visited Collin cut. Eric Carlson confined by neck abscess. Miss Ava Chapman returned to East Longmeadow after vacation. Mrs H L Webber went to Rutland for mother’s illness. Miss Olive King vacation from Dedham teaching. Percy McWilliams moved from Commonwealth Ave to Crest street. Ethel Shaughnessy visiting Katherine Mullen in Cold Brook. Mrs B F Howe and son Ralph reopened Highland street home. Join Collins purchased Noyce place on Main street. Alfred Christian hosted by Joseph Christian couple. Harriet B Robinson and Clara Robinson visited relatives.
The West Concord Woman's Club held an executive board meeting at president Mrs. Benjamin Derby's home on Friday afternoon. A dainty luncheon was served by hostess Mrs. Edward Dee with pouring by Mrs. Warren B. Goddard. An enjoyable afternoon followed the business session.
Homer Allen recently elected captain of the C. H. S. track team has his squad working hard despite a late spring. He specializes in sprints and jumps and has shown steady improvement over three years, with friends confident he will lead a strong team.
Businessmen in Warner hall discuss locating the Moore webbing factory near the Northwest Yard in Concord Junction. The plan proposes a $7500 one story plant on land owned by Benjamin Derby with a 10 year lease at 10 percent rent and option to purchase minus 3 percent. The South Acton firm employs about 24 workers making elastic webbing for garters and suspenders. building hinges on pledged funds and railroad access.
Friday afternoon will be children’s day at the West Concord Woman’s club. Youngsters look forward to an enjoyable occasion with FP. O. Harrell, the music al magician, in charge of the program. The social service committee leads the affair.
Sunday worship at 3 p m with speaker W T Dowden of Somerville. Friday April 7 at 3 and 7 30 p m Bible Students at 415 Main St all welcome no collection.
The Concord Civic League schedules its annual meeting for Thursday April 13 at 8 p.m. in the town hall. The gathering will include election of officers and a board of forum along with other business of general interest.
The West Concord Woman's Club schedules an Easter sale on Thursday April 13 with afternoon Victrola concert loaned by John Snow and various tables run by members. Evening program features whist and dancing with no afternoon admission charge and Steve Frank Walker overseeing arrangements.
The Girls' club of West Concord school gathered Thursday evening for an enjoyable program and social hour. President Miss Florence McCabe led the art program featuring a salute to America, piano solos by Mary Steinman and Cecelia Williams, readings by Lena Dixon and Gladys Dickenson, drama Ragged Dick, dialect by Loretta Dixon, and Old Polks at Home.
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