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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
5
The item notes William Baxford was the guest of friends in Boston Sunday. It also lists numerous local social updates including births, Easter visits, engagements with area families, and community notices from Maynard and surrounding towns.
Mrs Franks of 15 Everett Street advertises a garage space for one car at LHT location. Contact Tel 1693 for details.
Oak dining room table with extension offered for eight dollars. Contact Mrs Franks at 15 Everett Street.
Maynard Massachusetts April 6 1917 the quarterly meeting of the trustees will be held at the banking rooms Mass Wednesday April 11 1917 at eight o'clock P M to transact any business before the meeting per order first vice president Howard A Wilson clerk
The F. W. Woolworth 5¢ and 10c store on Main street Naylrblock has been rebuilt with new fixtures equipment and interior decorations. The store will be open for inspection Friday with a concert by a leading orchestra and will open Saturday morning with an enlarged stock at special values.
The executive committee met Monday evening and set plans for the next regular meeting on Tuesday April 24. A committee was formed to compile a list of land suitable for home gardens by town residents. The president and secretary were tasked to secure a speaker for the gathering.
Miss Eliza Miller aged 74 died Wednesday after an illness from complications. Born in Scotland she resided here nearly 20 years and once ran a boarding house at 87 Main St. Funeral services were held at James Murray’s home on Dartmouth St with Rev. A Morrill Osgood officiating and burial at Glenwood cemetery.
At a recent junior class meeting plans were formed for the annual junior reception in June. Misses Anna Coughlan and Madeline Flagg were appointed to choose a class motto. Poole's orchestra will play at the prom. Lost black and white Angora cat. Finder to notify Daniel Fil lip Elmwood street Meynard. reward offered.
Farm for sale on Boon pond in Stow 1 1/2 miles from Maynard offering 6 to 40 acres as desired. Contact F. H. Prentiss R F D Maynard Tel 148-2.
An advertisement promises relief from rheumatism and kidney troubles. It urges readers to consult their druggist to try McCormick's Kidney and Nerve Remedy as a quick, effective treatment to relieve painful symptoms and bladder issues.
An advertisement for WicCormick's Kidney and Nerve Remedy lists the product and names Thomas O. McCormick and an address in association with the remedy. The notice reads as a period newspaper commercial segment.
About 150 children attended Marlboro’s Red Cross chapter afternoon at Masonic hall. The Merry Players from Boston entertained with storytelling dancing and singing including America and The Star Spangled Banner while the audience joined in. J P Howe spoke on Red Cross work and Marlboro’s planned branch noting Maynard would come under Marlboro’s jurisdiction.
April 27 was set for the senior class Washington trip but war and closures spark debate. A high school meeting Thursday will discuss the plans from all sides.
The guide states never festoon the flag and to hang it flat. If horizontal, the union belongs in the left upper corner. if vertical, in the right upper corner. For two flags, use double halyards. in parade or when crossed, the Stars and Stripes must be on the right.
Rev Ralph Barker pastor of the Congregational church at South Ac ton will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist Episcopal church at 10 45 a m Sunday. Sunday school and Epworth league meet at the usual hour. Evening service at 7 p m led by four brethren of the official board.
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hanna on Roosevelt Street. Attending were Mrs. Hanna's relatives including Miss Anna Bragg of Bridgeport Connecticut Everett Bragg of Gloucester William Bragg of Wal tham and Mr and Mrs Lester Bragg and their son of Gloucester.
The New Hampshire governor’s council pardoned George Murphy after 11 years in Charles Town State Prison for a life sentence. He was released with support from William Scully and P J Sullivan and will reside in Laconia to work at the car shops. He visited Boston and Lowell with parole advocates before settling in New Hampshire.
South Acton earned three points by defeating the champion Y. M. S. C. on Thursday evening at local alleys. Piper led the scoring as the top performer of the match.
MU defeated the Red Sox in the final Inter City League match to claim all four points and clinch third place and prize money. E Billet led singles play while Billet and Penni man shared top honors in three string totals.
The Ladies auxiliary of AOH held a regular meeting Monday evening. An auction sale of fancy articles occurred. A committee was named to prepare for the annual dance and whist party in early May. Mrs. Robert White presided in place of Mrs. Margaret McCarthy who sprained her ankle returning from Easter church services.
The annual St Bridget’s parish reunion and minstrel show will be held at Colonial Hall on Wednesday evening April 18. Veteran minstrel favorites are in rehearsals and the show is expected to surpass prior performances. A dance will follow and advance ticket sales suggest a full house.
Help wanted advertisement from Mrs I A Howe for a general house work position at 79 Acton Street Maynard. Call telephone 27-3 for application details.
Trimmed hats priced from 3.50 to 5.00 at Fullenton Hat Shop located on Main Street opposite the post office in Maynard. The advertisement highlights affordable millinery selections for shoppers.
Help wanted for general housework duties. Apply to Mrs. Genk, 1D Sohier, 80 Maligst.
The county town committee on government investigation met in the selectmen’s room Friday night and organized. Kenneth Damien was elected chairman and H Linwood White secretary. The committee will meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
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