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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
4
Small business notices and local columns list advertising prices. One inch ad for 75 cents per week with 25 cents extra per additional inch. Special yearly rates available. Busines notices priced at 10 cents per line per insertion. Wednesday April 29 1908.
John D. Wilson has become the latest autoist in the area with his new Wayne touring car. The Union church Sunday school’s primary department presents the operetta A Golden Gift with 42 children in the cast on Friday night May 1, assisted by Mrs. Benj Derby Jr and Mrs. W S Leland.
Leon Roundy of Concord Junction and Miss Catherine L. Hay of Fitchburg were married by Rev. Edward H. Thorndike at the bride's home on Wednesday April 22 at 4 30. The parlor featured palms laurel ferns and cut flowers. The bride wore crepe de chine and carried a shower bouquet of roses. A reception followed and gifts included cut glass china and silverware. The couple will reside in Concord Junction after a brief wedding trip. Hay is a trained nurse from Banktin hospital.
Miss Belle Kiehle of Minneapolis visited Officer and Mrs. Bowker over the weekend. Rosa M. Bowker hosted a small gathering to meet the Boston based kindergarten student, who studies with Miss Lucy Wheelock. Kiehle's Boston home is with her cousin, Rev. Dr. Van Allen.
For a man with a single car, F. H. Watson maintains perhaps the best equipped garage in the region. The facility features two electric lights a pit and a turntable enabling easy in and out of the vehicle.
A vehicle backs up and completes a full turn in preparation to exit the area. No injuries or other details provided.
Concord widow Mrs Bimma L Chase of Concord Junction has been granted a pension. Abbie M Saunders served as agent for the filing and related matters.
Washington April 29 The president's special message shocks lawmakers as it reassures the minority and emboldens filibuster tactics while plans to adjourn around May 28 loom. Republicans and some Senators interpret the tone as strengthening obstruction and caution against party harmony.
Officer Herbert L. Green, linked with the Massachusetts reformatory since March 7, 1886, died at his home 20 Highland Street at 6 45 Sunday night after two weeks confinement. Funeral services were held at his residence at 9 a m Wednesday.
Mrs F B Britten president of the Boston WCTU will address Union church next Sunday evening at 7 30 on Christian Citizenship. The event is under local WCTU auspices and all are invited. The regular WCTU meeting with Mrs Henry M Lane is set for Wednesday afternoon May 6 to plan Guest Night in June. The LTL meets in the church vestry Thursday afternoon May 7. All youths aged eight to sixteen are invited.
Harness repairing prompt and satisfactory service. George F Lowery East Acton Mass. 4d house lots for sale located on Central Street sold in sites suitable to purchasers James Russell.
Charles Coster 42 a prominent stock broker of Coster Knaup Co killed himself with a revolver in his New York home last night. No motive was found though he was active in amateur athletics and various clubs. In Melbourne, Australia, the government plans to spend over $500,000 to entertain the visiting American fleet, with coordination from Victoria and New South Wales authorities.
The jury to try Abraham Ruef was completed yesterday afternoon after both sides exhausted peremptory challenges. Testimony began today in the case.
Miss Nellie Maker resigns from Dr. Fernald. Miss Harriet Brown returns from Cuba for a brief visit. Mrs. E. H. Huttmann visits Concord. Miss Florence Pooler of Skowhegan is visiting Miss Coburn on Lexington Road. The Dwelley farm on Sudbury Road sold at auction to George F. Wheeler. Mrs. H. M. Lothrop and daughter Miss Margaret return to Concord after abroad. Mary H. Moore and M John Flannery announce June marriage. Hubbard Street water main burst flooding near schools. Philathea club annual meeting at Trinitarian church selects officers and committees.
An advertisement describes a life insurance policy payable at death or maturity in endowment form. It notes payment by the company if the insured becomes totally and permanently disabled and covers loss of sight, both hands, both feet, or one hand and one foot. Sample policy and figures available upon inquiry.
The annual state inspection of Company I was held at the armory Monday evening. The company, inspected by Colonel Roger Walcott, paraded 57 men of a 60 member enrollment. A dinner followed at the Colonial Inn hosted by Captain Ralph B. Petersen and Lieutenants Frank F. Ireland and Raymond D. Willard. Attending officers included Col. Walcott, Col. George H. Priest, Lt. Col. Cyrus H. Cook, Capt. Jeremiah McDowell, Lt. Herbert B. Allen, Lt. George Faber, Capt. Stuart W. Wise, and Maj. Joseph S. Hart.
Augusta H Barrett longtime Concord resident and former Boston public schools teacher died at her Hubbard street home after a short illness aged 83 years 5 months She was born in the Col Barrett house on Barretts Mill road a daughter of Prescott Barrett She survives a twin sister and one brother Funeral services were held from her late home Tuesday afternoon.
At Concord Golf Club on Saturday the medal play winner was Charles S. Richardson with a net score of 82. Final tallies show Fred A. Tower at 83 net, George S. Keyes at 85, with other players listed as H’p and noncards noted for Sewell Hosmer and Wharton.
Advertised letters include Elmer J. Burbank Lawrence Bar beau Clark Bros F I Lewis E Reardon Harold Woods Emily Anderson Havis Hunt Miss N E Murphy Miss Anna Moore Mrs Warren Miller Giles Wheeler Mrs Nora McKenna and others.
Regular communion service Sunday precedes a preparatory lecture by the pastor Friday at 7 30 pm on Transparencies of Christ. A house party at Pigeon Cove included Mr and Mrs Charles Hi Towle and others. Crescent Athletic club defeated Bedford A A 8 to 6 in nine innings in Bedford with Hubbard pitching.
Local notes list houses for let and for sale in Concord Massachusetts. Ads show furnished rooms 7 Everett street, a Stanley auto, a center town house lot of 11000 feet, and a modern ten room house with utilities. A lost silver watch with gold job is sought by a finder at 7 Lowell Road Concord Massachusetts. Demonstrations by appointment via John M. Keyes. Mail box 514 Concord. 29 4t
Geo Williams, former manager of Rinkatasset Farm now at Maplewood Farm on Lexington Road, will retail first class milk and cream to Concord residents starting May 1. Specializes in baby’s milk and invites local trade.
The Belmont dramatic club will present an entertainment at the town hall on Thursday evening May 7 to aid the Chelsea fire sufferers.
A three act comedy Next Door was staged in the town hall by Concord high school pupils under Mrs. Samuel H. Tuttle. Cast included Phillip Damon George Chester Ralph Hastings and Mildred Tilden with proceeds for the high school athletic association.
Concord Dramatic club announces Thursday evening performance of The Rocket a three act comedy by Arthur W Pinero at the town hall. Cast includes George L Ware Charles F Young Mrs Raymond D Willard D Ripley Gage Samuel H Tuttle Walter A Carr Lillian B McConnell Mrs Gaius Merwin Blanche Foye Edith Freeman Dorothy Allen.
The Concord Union will hold its monthly meeting with Mrs. Harvey Wheeler on May 5, arriving at 8 o'clock from the square. The program covers a glimpse of recent temperance legislature and a report on literature distributed at the last meeting.
Letter to H. L. Whitcomb from Devoe & Co touts that every job painted with their paint uses fewer gallons than competitors and promises payment if not true. P. S. Towle & Kent distribute Devoe paint.
We offer Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach and Chery trees in garden sizes. Also Grape Vines Currant Gooseberry Bushes Strawberry Plants and other fruits suited to this climate. Dwarf apple and pear trees are very fine. Let us assess your needs before you order elsewhere.
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