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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
3
Local notes report Dr. F A Rich has a new automobile. Bridges repaired and hospital visits mark the week. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Brayden. dances, stage shows, and concerts fill Community halls. Firemen appointments, school term reopening, and river boat launches noted.
Friday night business among merchants and mill workers fell flat as the American Woolen Co failed to pay on schedule at the Assabet mills. The delay stemmed from money not reaching payment, with Waltham agents unable to unlock the mill safe until a Boston locksmith arrived after noon.
The Maynard Woman's Club held a successful children's day despite a blizzard. Mary McManus performed a piano solo Amid Snowflakes, Irving Robinson wowed with violin and cornet pieces, and Mrs. C. B. Guild delivered a story recital. Delegates were chosen for the Federation meeting in Concord, a nominating committee was named, funds were raised for the Russian famine, and upcoming meetings were scheduled.
At a Wednesday night meeting John King Springlane appeared as a remonstrant against granting a license to Thomas Breck and Joshua Edwards on their premises. His protest is filed as an abutter. Thomas Deane asked for more light for his neighborhood and Levi R. Cheney was appointed a special policeman.
The Maynard Board of Health calls for bids to collect swill and garbage from May 1 1907 to May 1 1908 with a bid deadline of April 20 1907. The contract form is available at the office of D E B Sheehan secretary. Mrs Hattie Whittaker has returned from a Boston hospital after an extended stay.
Record breaking turnout at Maynard High School Music Hall for the Minstrels despite Monday night weather. The program featured blackface performances, Boston duo Goodrich and Drew, a one act farce Glass Day, full orchestra direction by George E. B. Lawton, and a large list of students in chorus and solo roles.
Pauline the hypnotist and mind reader returns Thursday April 11 for one night. Two public exhibitions precede the main show with a sleep demonstration at Dwinell's drug store and a mind reading act under a committee led by P J Sullivan B J Coughlin and J W Connors. Tickets 10 20 and 30 cents on sale at Dwinell's. Also reported today the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Arthur Croft on Sunday.
Maynard defeats Newport New Hampshire 20 12 amid rough play and late rally. Archer and Gion clash while McGuigan Kelley Punch Murray and Cleary star as Maynard overturns a one point deficit to win 21 20 before 400 fans.
Messrs Chandler and Wilcox prepare for a busy season with their steam launch business. Boats repainted and overhauled. A new wharf at the landing and Whitman’s Crossing adds access. Steps and a gate improve entry. If demand rises one boat may run weekday trips.
Maynard suffered a 4 to 1 defeat at Lowell against the Bunting team in a fast game. Scorers for Maynard were Hardman with all goals by Hardman three and A Atkinson and Hill with the Bunting lineup including Burke, Hazzins, Hanley, and J. Murray among others. Referee was J Pearson.
The family expresses gratitude for the support during their loss and the floral tributes received. They name William Carver John Carver Wiss Nellie Carver Mrs. Elias Severson Maynard. Also advertised is a Maynard Massachusetts estate for sale near Main and Summer streets with a large building and two stores, 12 room house, steam heat and bath, barn and carriage sheds. Full particulars on request.
Edwards and Breck file for a hotel license at the same Spring Lane premises previously listed for a barroom. The move follows a protest by abutter John King, noted Wednesday night, though abutter protests do not affect hotel license decisions.
In Poseo Georgia W F Gaston says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine he has ever used for whooping cough. The remedy is described as safe and sure and is for sale by H J Dwinell.
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