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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1915

Page

2

Grange Lodge Holds Inspected Meeting and Patriotic Night

Members of the Grange and visitors from Wal am Sudbury Carlisle Stow and Waltham attended a lodge inspection by MA Wallace. A fourth degree display and strong speeches followed a supper led by Nellie Coughlin, with 20 soldiers assisting. Next meeting set for April 20 titled Patriotic Night with an expected fine program.

Wallace Walam Sudbury Carlisle Stow Waltham Mont Nellie Coughlin MA Wallace Grange Arthur, Sullivan Schnab Misa Mildred

Builders bid on Winooski plant expansion plans

Local builders and out of town contractors prepare bids for a mill expansion in Winooski Vermont. Haney Gilroy demonstrates capability while 26 operatives for the Ameri Co. mill work day and night at the site.

Iy Ff Haney Gilroy Ameri- Co Winooski

Parcel Post The Tool Post Office Clerks Are Re

A fragment notes parcel post operations at the tool post office. It mentions clerks and postal procedures but lacks full context or outcome.

Tool Post Office

Maynard Board Considers Drug Gists Licenses After May Day

Maynard selectmen Chairman Frank Binks signals potential license grants for druggists after May 1. Legal action will crush illicit liquor sales immediately. State board of pharmacy may issue certificates of fitness to sell liquor on prescription, dampening local opposition. Concord plans 19th observance with many Maynard residents traveling. street railway will accommodate crowds.

Frank Binks Binks Maynard Sahara Saeed Saewall State Board of Pharmacy State Board Concord . Nh Concord

Marlboro sports chatter and signings spark local baseball talk

The column covers Murphy and Vail as catchers and pitchers musing on the season, mentions Billy Fitzmaurice shifting to a dual role at Mass Agricultural College, and recalls Maynard players. It notes Johnson's failed film rights deal, discusses Concord Junction baseball plans, and lists local signings with Providence and Marlboro teams.

Billy Fitzmaurice Marlboro Mass, Agricultural College Edward F. Loughlin Concord Junction Burleigh Pratt B. W. Ford Gilroy Junctionites

Vague Sports Gossip Spreads Across Past Scenes

A jumble of notes recalls boxing fans debating Langford and Willard, Lew Wachter’s baseball rise in Mansfield, Troy’s team changes, Gilroy’s Concord Junction trip, Billy Sunday’s revival, and Jim McCormick’s downcast status. A $100 bill mystery lingers.

Paterson N. J Billy Sunday Jim McCormick Sunday Chicago McCormick Billy Jim

Enumerators face tight May workload with many non English speakers

The text notes the strenuous efforts of enumerators starting work in May amid a large non English speaking population. It cites the Bureau of Statistics expecting completion within 15 days but questions if this will be feasible, suggesting many will need double that time and results will be delayed for weeks as returns are compiled.

Saccom Mayard Bureau of Statistics

Dye Shortage Debate Prompts White House Talks

A delegation headed by Congressman Herman Metz visited the White House this week to discuss the dye supply crisis linked to German sources. The German ambassador urged England to lift the embargo, while the U S considered restricting arms shipments to Britain.

Herman Metz Ee York England U. S

Public Service Commission halts raise. fares may rise later

The public service commission blocked the proposed B and M system fare increase to begin April 1. It is understood a higher tariff between all points and Maynard could take effect later if the road’s earnings improve.

Public’ Service Commission Maynard

Local merchants favor committee on holiday store closings

Several Maynard merchants told The Enterprise they support forming a committee to decide closing times for holidays. Opinions vary among merchants, and many stores remain open on holidays.

Enterprise Maynard

Marlboro and Maynard Postpone Basketball Games

Marlboro team manager announces no games this year with Marlboro and Maynard until fall next season. Aiming to form a regional league across several towns in the area for future competition.

Marlboro Maynard

Talk of Jitney Bus Line To Lake Boon

Discussion grows about introducing a jitney bus service to Lake Boon this season. The piece explains jitneys originated in San Francisco as small auto buses charging five cents a fare and earning the nickname jitney.

Lake Boon San Francisco

Massachusetts town seeks gunpowder license for frame buildings

The Board of Selectmen of Concord Mass announces a public hearing at eight o'clock P M on April 26 1915 at the Selectmen's Rooms to consider a license request under acts of 1904 and amendments to use frame buildings on their mass property for keeping storage manufacture or sale of black gunpowder. Murray Ballou Elmer Er Shattuck George W Hunt signed the notice.

Agfa Town of Mass Selectmen’s Rooms Concord Murray Ballou Elmer ER. Shattuck George W. Hunt Board of Selectmen

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Mass Organized 1908

Public notice outlines the Concord Massachusetts church established in 1908 at Monument Square. It lists a 10.45 Lesson sermon and a 7.30 testimonial meeting on Sunday and a daily free room available from 2.30 to 5.00 p m except Tuesday evenings.

OF Christ Scientist Concord Mass Monument Square

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HAG Fine Parcel Post Maynard Trust Co George H. Creighton, Pres Charles E. Wheele R J. Dwinell George H. Creighton Harley J. Dwinell John W. Flood Orring Fowler George H. Gutteridge Charles E. Wheeler Howard A. Wilson Agnes Gibbons Summer ST Main ST Assabet Institution For Savings Maynard, Mass C.J. Redfish S. R. Kitchin Murphy Erick Vail Lynn Johnson Willard Havana I. Ie Paul Poehler Boston Pothier Gaston Brick Wilder Providence Eam Mulxénan Providence Mulvenan Red Sox Sam Langford Mansfield Lew Wachter Lew Troy Sok Jack Thank You Mrs. S Mis Albion L. Millan State’ Street Musdi Acton Centre R. F. D. Telephone West W. Laursen Sutin St Ayrar James Manera See, John C. Thompson He Garlan Eaton’s Market Concord, Maynard and Hudson Iee Psus iLn West Acton Erty Ite Ieee Fas C. A. Jefts Willie Cold
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