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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
11
The letter asserts the Panama Hat remains popular despite efforts by rivals like Gypsy Moth Trust and Automobile. It describes large city demand and imports in original bales with shaping and trimming, claiming a wide variety and substantial savings for customers.
Local items report an April 19 informal dance and a April 12 hall event by the Mass Reformatory Athletic Association. Residents Margaret Damon and Al Mira Pickard return from a 10 day trip visiting Virginia Washington DC and Philadelphia.
The Wo man's club will stage SUDBURY A Virginia Heroine in three acts at the town hall on April 19 at 8 o'clock. Last club production drew a large crowd and strong dramatic talent is noted among members as local efforts to support them continue. A benefit for Maurice H White at the town hall Friday night drew a big crowd. receipts and subscriptions aid his illness recovery. He is slowly improving and grateful for friends among the youth.
Turner J. Sanderson, who died at Westminster on April 4 at the age of 80, was a former prominent local confectionery maker and respected businessman. He avoided public office but managed extensive town affairs and a large delivery network. He owned a premier apple orchard and farming interests, balancing work with farm life.
Easter services were held at Memorial church with morning and evening services. L F Parmenter is improving after an attack of acute indigestion. Rev Peter McQueen gave an illustrated Mexico lecture at Memorial church to a large crowd, aided by the Woman's club. Mr McQueen, a local figure, is a classmate of Rev Rowe. Regulars and visitors were noted around town including Fred Gardner and his visit to Westboro, Wilfrid A Jones and daughter from Waltham, and Mrs D E Roche's Boston visitors. The state highway repairs began with new stone and a roller due soon. Leonard F Goulding is recovering enough to walk with aid. R H Hurlburt bought a new horse. The 50th anniversary of Mr and Mrs George Morse was celebrated at their Hudson home with neighbors visiting. Mrs Morse from Maine joined Miss Alice E Rice.
Easter Sunday featured two fine sermons and special music with Elsie Rose in a standout solo and Harold Merriam on violin. A new sermon series on Women of the Bible begins evening services, with committees meeting midweek and a Men’s Club annual meeting Thursday. Friday offers a baked bean supper and prayer meeting. Sunday hosts a pastor exchange with Maynard Congregational Church and an evening sermon on Eve by Mr Crossland.
The United Workers' society hosts a church fair on April 24 at 3 p m with articles, refreshments, and an evening entertainment to raise funds for church kitchen repairs. Probate Court lists letters of administration for Francis Haynes estate sought by Clarence A. Austin and Charles E. Haynes with citations to appear April 25 in Cambridge. Executor appointed for Charlotte A. Tuttle estate with demands to be shown and payments to GEORGE T. AMES. Boston attorney Howard A. Wilson handles the bond and notice.
Brown grand chaplain addressed the lodge with grand honors as candidates were obligated. A large class will be initiated soon. A whist party and dance are planned at Historical Hall with Lexington Bowling and refreshments to end the evening. Manning v Worthington ruled for Manning with costs before Judge Keyes in Concord on April 3. Bedford Hardware and Plumbing Co finished store alterations to create a compact, attractive layout. Aman club cafe concert April 4 at town hall featured jonquils and ferns. Miss Florence Wood chaired, with Mrs. Lulu Blake and Misses Eleanor Wiggin Hannah Pfeiffer assisting.
Concord reports Reverend S A Norseman left Tuesday for the annual Methodist conference in Springfield and will be away until next Tuesday or Wednesday. Residents awaited the Boston Traveler on Saturday due to John M Keyes and Rooseveltian views. Spencer Bros remind readers Friday next week is a holiday and orders should be placed early. Wilson Lumber Co notes the first car load of roofing paper ever received, a superior quality at low price likely to sell quickly.
A remark on an old practice on English roads where long journeys paused Sundays for church attendance and horse rest. Landlords at principal inns abandoned their publican role to invite guests to share fenn, beef and pudding, with a bottle of wine to toast the host's health.
Notice that Harvey A. Harwood is named administrator of the estate of Hat Tie M Harwood of Maynard Middlesex who died testate or intestate and has bound himself to settle all claims against the estate with final settlement pending.
James M. Swift petitions the Middlesex Probate Court to decree unclaimed funds held at the Middlesex Institution for Savings be paid to the Commonwealth. The citation orders appearance on April 22 at Cambridge and requires service fourteen days prior plus publication in Concord Enterprise.
Middlesex probate court notices heirs and creditors to show cause why bond without surety for Joseph Kalander of Maynard should be granted. hearing set for April 11, 1912 at 9:00 am. public notice to run in Maynard Enterprise at least one day before court. Charles J. McIntire Exquire presiding. W E Rogers, Register.
A petition in the estate of Luke J. Robbins of Acton is presented to Horace H. Robbins of Boston. The court orders citation for April 29 1912 to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. Public notice to be printed weekly for three weeks in the Acton Enterprise before the court date.
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