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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
10
An old newspaper snippet showcases grocery prices with items like orange pekoo and English Assam tea. The ad lists multiple varieties such as Formoso Oolong and green blends with unit prices around 28 to 38 cents and a 600 value offer.
A Concord rifle camp at the range drew 60 men with drills and a talk on cavalry by Capt. Randlett of the 8th Infantry. Spectators enjoyed moving pictures The Alien and a prize drill awarding gold, medals, and prizes to Mansfield and others. Plans include state prize drill trips, lectures by Rev Pickett, and May moving picture shows featuring Dustin Farnum and Birth of a Nation.
Plans outline a potential exhibition of lower grade physical education achievements from the past school year. It may be held in the school or state armory next week, with announcements to follow. Instructors and students will present posture exercises as practiced this year.
Reports show 489 definite enrollments with about a dozen more likely to enter this year at the high school, signaling a near five hundred pupil intake. A black hand bag was lost on Main Street or Lowell Road by a lady who alighted a 10 oclock car, along with a gold watch initialed N A and a small cash reward offering. Return to 25 Main Street.
Stores shut Saturday afternoon for the funeral of Jos Neils Olsen. The Olsen farm on West Ford Road was sold to Stanley and Pears Saturday through the Fiat Magura agency.
Finigan and Magurn sold the Daniel O Connor estate at public auction for 1180 dollars to Daniel McManus of Concord on Saturday. A 1915 Ford runabout with truck body was purchased from Torrey and Vialle in the early part of the week.
Harwood wins 100 yd dash heat for Concord with 114.58 seconds. Bresth takes 220 and 440 yd races leading Concord entries. Harwood also wins high jump while Dee and Hosford top others in events at Mechanic Arts venue.
Middlesex school defeated Roxbury Latin 14 to 0 on the Middlesex diamond the afternoon of the 19th. Pitcher Hobinson was tough for Roxbury as Middlesex tallied 13 runs in the first three innings. Captain Hobbs led Middlesex with steady defense and strong hitting.
A string of local acquaintances are noted visiting friends and relatives. Miss Alice Fairbanks returns home, Barbara Ham plans a trip to Washington, and Mrs. F. F. Chandler visits Newtown. Edward West is ill with chicken pox, Dr. from Jamaica Plain visited, and many others are seen in Fitchburg, Cambridge, Winchendon, Concord, Fort Worth, Somersworth, Everett, and Framingham.
Joseph FitzPatrick longtime Concord resident and blacksmith on the milldam died on the Cambridge turnpike near 9:30 AM after a week of pneumonia. Born April 16 1850 he would have turned 66. Funeral held at St Bernard's Church with Rites and interment in St Bernard's Cemetery. Survived by wife four daughters three sons and siblings with many friends paying respects.
Rev. W. Jordan of Princeton theological seminary will occupy the Sunday April 30 pastorate as a candidate. The president of Princeton praises him as a young man of great promise and ability. All seats are free. The Tuesday prayer and praise meeting continues to draw interest and profit all who attend.
Bedford mass notices announce applications for first class licenses to sell intoxicating liquors at Bedford House Main Street by Maurice A Coughlan and Mary J Coughlan and a sixth class license to sell intoxicants as a druggist by C W Blake Co at Fletcher Block Main Street with entrances noted.
A strawberry shortcake supper is set for Tuesday May 9 at 6 o clock at the Church of Christ Bedford to benefit the United Workers society. Supper 30c with 10c extra for ice cream. Menu includes cream of chicken egg salad cold meat mashed potatoes strawberry shortcake bread and coffee. Your presence is earnestly solicited.
William E Clahane died suddenly Friday in a Brookline hospital where he had been treated for pneumonia. Funeral at St Bernard's church followed by interment in St Bernard's cemetery. He was 35, son of John and Bridget Clahane, a Concord native and clerical worker at the custom house. He leaves two brothers and three sisters.
Fred Nagle owns five year old grapefruit plants about six inches high. The sturdy trees display beautiful blossoms, creating an unusually attractive sight in the orchard.
Norway silver pine trees have been set out in the Middlesex grounds and a hedge of California privet is being planted in Monument Square center. An outbreak of whooping cough is reported at the Middlesex school with eight cases to the board of health.
The W C T U sent a box containing eggs jellies and other goods last week to help fill Easter baskets for the poor and shut-ins. Also an advertisement for Fullenton's Hat Shop and Maynard promoting new shirtwaist department and classy waists.
Citation to appear in Middlesex Probate Court Cambridge on May 12 1916 for estate of Jennie M Clark late of Maynard. Guibert named administrator without bond. publication five weeks in Maynard newspaper. witness Judge Charles J McIntire. Register W B Rogers.
The whist party and dance planned by Winona Rebekah lodge members on May 6 has been postponed. A new date will be announced later.
Town and nearby smiths raise prices due to steel costs and announce shops will close Saturday afternoon after May 1. The move affects trade in the region and leaves customers seeking guidance on alternative suppliers.
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