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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1916
Page
2
Watered as second class matter August 25 1903 at the Marlboro Post Office under the act of March 8 1878. Walter B Morse president Walter P Fryr treasurer B A Merriman manager Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford subscriptions 180 per year 200 otherwise single copies. Includes postage and eight months.
The article reflects on American founding ideals from the Boston tea party to Concord and the shots heard round the world. It recalls the fight for independence, the Civil War emancipation era, and later efforts to educate and free nations, praising liberty, equality, and national resolve. It emphasizes gratitude to forebears and a duty to uphold enduring principles.
State fish and game commissioner notes no proven poisoning but reports annual fish kills at Spy pond when spring arrives. He cites low water levels from improvements, copper sulfate vegetation treatment, and possible pollution. He also says introducing carp was a mistake as they eat other fish spawn.
The piece contrasts President Wilson's handling of the submarine threat with German demands to disarm ships. It questions the legality of self defense, cites a huge Morgan check around seventy to seventy five million, notes vacationing workers moving to munitions, and condemns malign influence on children.
The Olivette trio assisted by Dorothy Berry Carpenter presented a high class concert Thursday under the Masonic Social Club auspices. The reader Miss Carpenter and Miss Neale Cadman Kreisler Racarolle performed with vivacious style drawing repeated applause.
George Laubenstein a Maynard block tailor received word this week that his brother in law, with the German army at the Russian front, has been captured and is now a prisoner in Siberia.
Deputy Grand President John J. Rice of Framips tam plans first call to Assabet aerie on May 26. Members hope to hold a class initiation that evening and invite the Framingham aerie as guests.
The Boston Post notes police Inspector James R. Claflin of Roxbury welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, at his home on Highland Street while he was away. Inspector Alfred Douglass notified headquarters by telephone and reported his wife and the newborns are doing well.
Foreman Ranta of Franklin Nursery Co Colrain led a crew from Maynard to Cheshire Connecticut to plant 200 acres with white pine. The group includes O Tetllinen Branidaka S Ika A Anttilla A Ansu P Van haa M Reisaavainen F Haapanen K Lingreen H Maketa and Alatalo. They expect 15 more from Fitchburg in Worcester. Trees are planted six and a half feet apart with about 1200 per acre, 1000 on rough soil. Colrain Nursery reports 2,000 young trees in its nurseries.
The Con gregational church women held their regular monthly meeting in the church parlors. A summer festival report was read and a new piano was placed in the chapel. Plans for the May 4 annual meeting were made with Mrs. John W Blood as entertainment chair and Mrs. F N Rutan over the supper. Each member may invite a guest. Supper followed with Mrs. George Smith as supper chair.
James Carney and A D Holt attended the G A R encampment in Boston on Wednesday. After the meeting they spoke in the Hall of Flags at the state house and then attended a Banquet where Mayor Curley of Boston was the speaker.
At a meeting of the sewerage committee in the selectmen's room last Wednesday, members voted to push the bill to authorize Maynard to construct a sewerage system into the present session. Rep Geo W Osgood of the district will handle the bill, with expectations it will pass necessary stages and become law.
Frank J. Murray of Salt Lake City disputes a neighboring minister’s lecture on Mormonism. He argues Mormons share common human traits, denies widespread polygamy, cites Utah history, and says he studied Mormon wards and the Book of Mormon without seeing the alleged dangers.
A note from the Delivery Horse of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals asks ladies to place all daily supplies in a single morning order. It argues multiple trips exhaust horses, raise costs, and burden drivers, clerks, and horses.
About 20 to 25 Parker Street residents filed a petition with the selectmen requesting road improvements. They note that after the recent warm spell the section between Roosevelt Street and Burns Street became puddled and dangerous to traffic.
An advertisement speaks to Marlboro readers about kidney trouble and backache. It claims Doan's Pills relieve kidney distress and purify the blood, urging locals to try the remedy for relief.
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