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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1909
Page
3
Local residents exchange homes and occupations. church events and concerts planned for April and May. Town notes include school construction, business openings, jury service, and the Maynard brass band engagements.
The Children’s sight of ary, Nd. 33, cf. the A. H. hosted a lively evening in Bernian fall with a full house of youngsters. Readings and numerous piano solos and songs were performed entirely by the children, with a West End sextet chorus closing the program. The organizing committee included Misses Agnes Waldron Irez Scully Della O’Toole and Mrs. Margaret McCarthy and Mrs. Mary Cook.
The proposed Bahcroft street school addition was discussed by the new committee in the selectmen's room but several members were absent and no formal action was taken. Superintendent Francis Brick reported current space is filled with 70 children in a 48 seat room at Nason building, forcing some pupils to recite in hallways. The group favored a four room addition with two rooms ready immediately and two more later. Dr. Daniel Goode was named chairman and Albert Batley secretary.
The Harriman laundry shifts its Maynard operation to a new Hudson building this week. Most Maynard and Concord Junction staff will not relocate. remaining workers face longer commutes or job searches as the firm concentrates in Hudson with largely new machinery. Russell says the new equipment will yield better work, hoping local patronage remains strong despite the changes.
A strong Wednesday night into Thursday wind toppled the Congregational church steeple after 67 years of service. The bell tower damaged little, repairs planned but rebuilding not. The gale also knocked down a Main street billboard, broke a sky light, and sparked a town fire scare that proved a minor blaze at Laine's store in Reed's block.
Excellent talent described for an April 22 concert under the Congregational church choir. Debut soprano Doris Kitchik and bass Bert Smith of Fitchburg headline, with blind organist Charles F. Lamar and vocalist Herbert Mallinson, joined by Mrs Benjamin Darby and accompanist Beatrice Knight. Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah to close, a long awaited Maynard performance by the choir with outside singers.
Fred Persons of the C M and 4H railway announces a half hourly passenger run from 9 am to 5 pm to accommodate crowds visiting Concord on September 19. The usual schedule remains before 9 am and after 8 pm. A band concert athletic meet and ball games are planned in the historic town with many visitors expected. Bids to collect swill must be submitted to the board of health by April 15. Dr F U Rich, Secretary.
Maynard locals list large Pekin duck eggs and select white Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching at 75 cents per setting from Brooks Farm Box 157 Maynard Massachusetts. Washington seed corn for gale listed by A Y Dunham Town Farm. Also for sale an eight room house on Wolcott Street. write Box 127 Maynard for information.
The funeral for Mrs. George Sawyer was held Thursday afternoon with large attendance. Rev. T. J. Judge conducted the service and a quartet sang selections. Many floral tributes marked the esteem for Mrs. Sawyer. Burial occurred at Glenwood Cemetery.
Supt James J Morgan of the public park directs that all baseball teams must obtain permission before advertising games. The rule aims to prevent conflicts in field use, though no difficulty exists in securing the field. The field has been rolled and placed in first class condition by Morgan.
Mrs Edward Carlton of Spring Lane received an unexpected visit Saturday evening from friends who left a hand painted chocolate set and other gifts. The gathering was described as a very pleasant tribute to her hospitality and friendship.
The advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as a pure wholesome tonic that strengthens the body and drives impurities from the system. It claims to feed the tissues, prevent phthisis and consumption, and has been in use for fifty years.
The Maynard Women’s Club held its annual Children’s Day in Masonic hall Tuesday afternoon with many town youths in attendance. Boston University professor Marshall Perrin gave a talk on The Land of the Midnight Sun, praised for engaging both young and old. Miss Caroline Alett sang, refreshments followed, and a nominations committee was named for upcoming offices.
The April meeting at the Congregational church featured Senator Harvey of Waltham speaking about his legislative experiences. He delivered a pleasing address to a good sized crowd and was warmly applauded at the end.
With Rep Keefe out, Albert Batley appears the strongest chance to win the next representative seat. Batley built a solid case last year against a top district figure, leaving Hudson Democrats unlikely to find another strong opponent.
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