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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
8
At a town meeting Concord residents voted 650 for remodeling the Ripley series building basement and one room to create a locker dressing area with a private stair to the upper room. Plans include a toilet shower, coal heater for hot water, and an outside doorway to access the upper room without disrupting other activities. The aim is a dedicated space for C H B athletes to use proudly when visiting schools and teams.
First Parish Men's Club enjoyed a Thursday evening featuring a supper menu of macaroni and cheese tomato macaroni beef loaf mashed potatoes and Harlequin ice cream. Edward N. Lake of Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation spoke on Water Power of the Mississippi River Power Co with photos by Lake shown via stereopticon to an attentive crowd.
A meeting of Company I is set for Thursday to elect a successor to 2nd Lieut A L Dakin who resigned over a year ago. Previous candidates Everett Pierce Michael Dee Leon Chisholm and Sergt Mansfield were considered but failed medical exams or did not finalize selection. Chisholm has acted as second lieutenant since his election.
The Spanish War Veterans gathered Thursday night at the Walden street fire station after a date mixup. Old Concord post G A R members and guests attended. Andrew R. Maker gave a graphic Gettysburg account from his Maine regiment service. George M Bowker, also present, spoke on naval service before the war.
At the April 8 annual gathering at Mrs. Ralph Holden’s home, Concord Musical Club elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Henry F. Smith reelected. vice president Mrs George M. Baker. recording secretary Mrs George S. Keyes. corresponding secretary Mrs A B Hitchcock Jr. treasurer Mrs Percy Brown. Reports of the past year were read and found satisfactory.
Advertised letters include Gov. and Mrs Felker Wm Holland at 590 Washington St Mrs C W Boyd Mrs Hilma Luoma Miss Florence Whitcomb. The Lennox H Lindsay household furniture was moved Monday toward Sasitto ry where the Mind eays are to settle.
We dispose of our entire stock to create a regular children's department. Men’s and women’s hosiery and handkerchiefs are sold low with plain marking. Sale goods are take back exchanges or money refunded. Goods on sale are regular merchandise from top mills.
Mrs. Davidson of Weymouth guests nephew Leon Nash at Tahattawarrd. Misses Soule and Bingaman visit Miss Ruth Thacher while Lasell students. Christian Endeavor Union holds meeting at the Congregational church with a Baptist and Congregational spread. Gladys Kimball named junior nurse at St Luke's New Bedford. Beverly Nash returns home from Weymouth. Apple king Fred Stiles talks with W R Carver of Westford about 15 acre orchard near Lowell Worcester road. Several visits, weddings and church events noted including educational programs and concerts. Supt Frank H Hill attends events in Fitchburg and Portland Missouri for a cousin’s funeral. Back Log club Sunset party set for Apr 19 with Etta Green and Hibbard’s orchestra. Supper served 6 to 7:30.
The Littleton High School baseball schedule lists games from April 12 to June 25 against schools and teams including Westford Academy Bromfield and Pepperell. The roster features Whitney, Caulkins as captain at third, Arthur Roberts at first, Warren More at second, Warren Hartwell at catcher, George Hartwell, Warren Moore on the mound, and Robert Hartwell at center. Substitutes include Geo Hartwell, Aston Hunt, and William Tobin.
The Woman's club met Monday afternoon and after business listened to a musical program. Pres. Wilcox introduced Mrs. Alice Prouty, chairwoman, who oversaw the event. The program featured a paper titled Mrs. Beach's Childhood and Youth and performances by Mrs. A. M. Parker.
Prelude and vocal solos by Madeline Whitney of Averano, Mrs Christie, and Miss Whitney are featured alongside duets and songs including Twilight and Fairy Lullaby. Mrs Wilcox presents historical notes on the ladies quartet written by Mrs Gertrude Houghton. A rising vote of thanks honors Miss Whitney and Miss Davis for services. Refreshments follow served by the music committee with Mrs Nellie F Conant and club ushers assisting.
Mortgagee Frederick H. Jackson will auction the Concord land and buildings on Lexington Road on May 8 1913 at 3 PM. The property, described in detail, is charged with a first mortgage of 1000 and a second of 800, both recorded, with $100 cash due at sale and the balance within ten days. The makers are Lewis A Maker and Josephine H Maker. buyer coordinates in Boston.
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