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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1910
Page
3
April town meeting in Maynard passed the budget with minor changes. Voters added 50 for band concerts and 650 for new fire hose. 1500 was approved for town work despite state funding issues. Arthur J. Coughlan was elected moderator and various town projects were authorized or tabled.
Miss Bertha G Murphy wed William Carney in St Bridget’s Church at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Rev Walter Browne officiated before a large gathering of friends and relatives. The ceremony followed days of engagement and marked a popular union.
A Saturday evening supper and entertainment at the MEB church drew a large crowd. The supper was organized by Mrs. Fred Jones and a committee including Mia, Nina Clark, Mrs. Alva Doherty, Mary Parmenter, Lillian Beaton, Alva Doherty, Robert Veitch, Albert Hodges, and Roy Carmichael.
James J. Morgan the park superintendent plans improvements to the park edge seating and grandstand. He seeks written applications for field use on Saturdays and holidays to prevent conflicts and past summer mixups.
Notice from Maynard Massachusetts dated April 1 1910 announces the quarterly meeting of the Trustees to be held at the Banking House on April 6 1910 at eight oclock P M. to transact business per order President Howa rd A Willow Clerk.
Carlson and Hilden seek a license to sell liquor at the Max Blatt block in Maynard. They argue Finnish residents, numbering 1500 to 1600 in the town, deserve representation as licenses are issued. Applications are printed in The Enterprise. licenses cannot be granted before April 16.
Fred A Persons, superintendent of the Concordard Hudson railway, married Miss Lillian Ogden at their home 15 Clar ening. Rev Doty officiated in a double ring Episcopal ceremony with a reception and a brief wedding trip. Attendants included Dorothy Persons Hagel Riker Harrison Persons and William Riker with Lilies of the valley and sweet peas in adornment. Maynard friends attended despite Mrs Ogden’s ill health.
Arthur J. Coughlin was elected to the board of assessors at a special town meeting defeating Frank Johnson by 79 votes. The recount confirmed the March tie at 420 apiece and showed a final tally of 337 for Coughlin and 268 for Johnson. The Maynard band serenaded the winner as supporters celebrated with cigars.
Nine applicants seek first and fourth class licenses with forms filed. Withdrawal of James Wall from Maple House noted amid amicable resolution. Maple House withdrawal challenged as bar and bottle bill eyed. Three sixth class licenses and one club license also requested. selectmen to exercise discretion if law passes.
A notice asserts a doctor created a prescription for catarrh and claims high recovery rates. The firm promises to supply medicine free where used as directed if it fails to help, arguing prevention of consumption through treatment.
Seeds of all kinds at Gatelys. George OBrien has closed his pool room on Nason. Miss Maud Boiseau of Marlboro visits Mr and Frank Crow ley. Mrs Charles Stokes buys the cottage adjoining home in Stow lower village. The board will start on one day all property owners view.
The appropriation committee formed at the March meeting drew up a budget for the coming year. It includes raises for the town treasurer and various departments, and adds funds for highways sidewalks water sinking fund and parks. The plan names specific amounts for schools water highways sidewalks and other services and notes the Maynard brass band request was rejected.
A sizable audience filled the Nason Street school Assembly Hall on Saturday evening for the senior class sale and entertainment. The event added to the treasury, bringing the trip fund to about 285 dollars, enough to nearly cover the journey. Helpers included Florence Oliver, Edith Wolfenden, Ma bel Comeau, Christina, the Wood and Smith sisters, Beatrice Taylor, Lessie Lawton, Alta B, Bina Cheney, George B. Lawton, J. D. Winhester, Marion Archer, Mabel Taylor, Christina Heffernan, and Mr and Mrs Francis S. Brick for the sketch A Dance in a Lunatic Asylum.
The Bennett Moulton Company announces a strong Faust production at Music Hall Maynard scheduled for next week. The troupe spared no expense to draw popular price patrons and show their forethought in meeting demand. George H. Creighton P. J. Sullivan and Joseph V. Gately join the Business Men's association membership committee for the coming year.
Introduction by L Spohr opens a varied recital featuring Witches Dance, Four love songs by MacDowell, In the Dark, Polonaise Brilliante, Mendelssohn arrangements, Sunset and Moonlight with violin obbligato, plus What the chimney sang and Songs my mother taught me, performed by Mrs Child and Mr Mallinson with Mr Simonds and others.
Miss Harriett G Bodfish formerly of Maynard wed Chauncey F English of Brookline in a Bridge ceremony. Matron of honor was Mrs Clarence Bodfish of Providence. ushers included Clarence Bodish of Providence and William Stubbs of New York. The couple will live in Brookline.
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