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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
7
A 1908 interview confirms a 1898 public testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ailment. Mrs Pyne states the cure was permanent and remains grateful. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. T Milburn Co Buffalo as U S agents for Doan's.
Railroad timetable fragment lists departures and arrivals between New York and Boston areas with numerous routes. It includes times for Boston to Northboro Marlboro Clinton Fitchburg Southboro Fayville Marlboro and Lowell with Sundays and weekday variations and notes scattered station names and train numbers.
Marlborough Savings Bank in Marlborough Massachusetts posts its banking hours and announces that deposits will earn interest with dividends credited on the third of each month. Saturday hours are 9 to 12:30.
South Acton reports a small domestic disturbance and a two acre fire near Red Acre. Mrs. Varnum Tuttle died at her daughter's home after pneumonia, funeral at Congregational church Friday. B Milton Kimball, longtime Acton resident, died after a brief illness. burial in Haverhill. Congregational church ladies to plan refreshments for conference meeting on Wednesday the 20th.
West Acton reports C W Woodward seriously ill with pneumonia and Mrs Florence Littlefield also ill with amenia under nurse care. A patriotic Baptist church service with a large male chorus is planned for Sunday evening with a rehearsal of male singers Friday. Stow Grange to repeat minstrel show April 21 under Winona Rebekah lodge auspices. Auto signs are going up townwide to curb reckless driving at corners. Mr and Mrs Arthur Holbrook and son return to Waltham where he takes a lucrative city electrician post. Mrs Mary I Stevens mourns the death of Mrs Varnum Tuttle in Colorado, a well known town figure. Richard Kinsley, lately in New York, has been sent away.
Three children at Bii Bayur's are very ill with measles or scarlet fever and the community notes other cases. Dennison Freeman spent Sunday and Monday at home from his work in Boston. The Stiles family reports a scarlet fever case and a local resident was shot at eight. Frank Tuttle, formerly of this town, has taken a chauffeur position for a local party in Waltham.
The Acton Selectmen announce a license renewal matter dated April 12, 1910. The notice references Alice A. Donnelly and a Sixth Class druggist premises near Tuttle and Newton's building by the depot, with Clerk Charles B. Stone overseeing filings.
The board of health will receive bids for removal of specified items by April 165. Maynard, April 6, 1910.
Mrs Elizabeth Kimbal of Worcester visits Nashoba with Mary Kimball. Peter J Smith, Harwood Ave, named as umpire for the coming baseball season. West grammar school Parents Teachers Association holds an afternoon meeting with selections by the Woman's club quartet and a reading by Mrs Wilcox. The Lyceum course closes with an operetta Jack the Giant Killer by public school students under Mrs Ada Briggs Webber. Colonial tea at Congregational church vestry features colonial costumes and crafts.
Marlboro residents Dennis Drummey Thomas Brigham and Charles McGee return home from New York Spencer and Maplewood areas while J F Bigelow surveys Northboro. Local weddings, travel, employment changes, and social visits fill community items with names and places such as St Marys St Concord Road Jamaica Plain and Pinehurst.
Concord marks 135th 186th anniversary with a flag raising sunrise and sunset salute. A Boston Mechanic Arts high school and local high school athletic meet runs 10 am to 1 pm, followed by a band concert 2 to 5 in the square. D. A. R. chapter open all day, Minutemen wind up the day, and Concord Grange holds a patriotic meeting. Hotels prepare for visitors. residents urged to fly flags.
Miss Ellen Brennan and Allan D Chisholm were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at St Bernard's church with a large turnout from Concord and nearby towns. The bride wore white peau de cygne and carried roses. bridesmaid carried sweet peas. A reception followed at the bride's Thoreau street home before a short wedding trip. The couple will reside on Thoreau court and gifts were numerous. Frank McManus bought a Packard touring car for hourly or daily chauffeured use.
Bedford Massachusetts hosts a second auction at South Street Stables on Saturday April 16 1910 starting at 10 o'clock a.m. The sale lists a variety of farm and carriage horses including a young black pacing mare a bay trotter and several driving horses plus wagons harnesses and farm tools with many items priced to sell. Each lot is described with weight age and usability and all items are sold as represented rain or shine.
Corrected timetable for the Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Railway. Details include Sunday evening 9.30 train from Boston, Saturday half hour cars 2 PM to 8 PM, Maynard connection at Concord Depot with 11 2 PM Express, and connections at Concord Hudson to Marlboro South Framingham Worcester Clinton Leominster Fitchburg Lowell and Boston routes. Cars connect at Concord and Concord Junction for Boston and Lowell.
Time table corrected to September 27, 1909 for the Lowell Acton and Maynard Street Railway. A. Persons, superintendent, Maynard, MA, advises the changes.
George C. Porter hosted a Sunday caller. Charlies J. Dean of Worcester visited his family. A census enumerator appointment was announced for Sudbury. A Patriots Day ball is planned for April 19 at the town hall with Harry B. Brigham’s Marlboro orchestra. A Sudbury Grange minstrel show and concert drew strong praise, featuring Mrs. Miles and others in a large program with songs, stump speeches, and a cake walk. A dance with Rock & Ward’s Saxonville orchestra followed, and the Grange was praised for the event and its finances.
Mrs. W B Miles named census enumerator for Sudbury, with R H Hurlburt and J T Merrigan noted in related work. Eben W Meserve underwent appendicitis surgery in Marlboro with Dr G Hoitt reporting hopeful recovery. The South Sudburys, led by C Baldwin, excelled in pitching and fielding at first base, though the home field may soon close due to owner Raymond's donation ending. The remains of Mrs Frances Kidder Adams, widow of Dr Z Adams, referenced in local notices.
B Adams of Framingham was brought here and buried in Mt Wade cemetery Saturday. She was a relative of the late Captain and a large floral display was placed on the grave with pinks violets lilies of the valley pansies and other flowers contributed by many.
Mrs George Baker and Mrs John Berkeley Jr visit Wellesley on Sunday. Danforth takes rooms in Frye apartments Lincoln and Winthrop streets. Lester Adams formerly foreman at Maple ss factory visits Brockton. Walter Flint sells 180 Eiinboro street to A J. Mil don handles sale. Marathon race from Ashland to Boston planned in April. Stella Shute accepts chauffeur position and Steep Funle Ms school position listed.
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