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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
6
Publication note for Marlboro Massachusetts weekly issue listing office address 161 Main Street Marlboro and post office status. Names Walter B. Morse Walter P. Frye and John H. Laws credited as president treasurer and manager. Subscription rates shown with annual and short-term options.
About 20 cast and committee members from the recent Monument hall production For One Night Only gathered Thursday at the Mal Inn for a dinner in their honor. Mr Flavin led a humorous toast and John McClos bers introduced the participants as plans for a new dramatic club were proposed for the near future.
The Trinity Church announces a preparatory lecture by the pastor at 7 thirty with the title Spiritual Inspiration and a communion Sunday service including reception. A monthly Christian Endeavor consecration meeting is scheduled at 6 thirty with Lord's addresses in the auditorium. Various local ads for rooms for rent and property in Concord and surrounding towns are listed.
Postal workers report vacations and route changes as William Dee and Thomas Cullinane take breaks. Fires near Sudbury and Nashawtue Hill are quickly extinguished. Grange plans a May cabaret and Memorial Day observance, while Whitney Coal adds a three ton auto truck for deliveries.
A sizable Eaton Hall audience watched the C H 8 debating club’s Saturday session on exempting coastwise trade from Panama Canal tolls. Miss Ava Chapman won the cup as top debater. she was the only woman speaker. Organizers also announce a public meeting in Town Hall to form a Concord Civic League tonight at 8.
Deluge of seed orders from Concord and Junction students nearly overwhelmed officials. This year about 200 Junction applicants and 125 from Concord, up from 60 and 90 respectively last year. Seeds purchased in bulk, envelopes filled, and mailed Friday to allow immediate planting under supervision of Mr Goddard and Miss Findeisen. Commercial gardens again feature at the center and Junction with exhibitions expected to outpace prior years.
Concord firemen battled for seven hours Saturday to contain a blaze starting on College road. It consumed land owned by Horace Tuttle and others, including the estate of the late Wevard Chlahane, Erastus H Smith, and George Parker, threatening T Mason's house and barn. The fire likely started from a smoking discarded match.
The Baton hall indoor dance for C. H. S. seniors attracted about 80 attendees on a warm Friday afternoon. The Star orchestra played. During intermission frappe was served by committee members Howard Billings Emily Nagle Jeanette Sohier Louise Chapin Ernest Mortenser and Harold Richardson. matrons were Miss Brown Mrs Farrell and Miss Loomis.
Trinity parish plans a new parish house to be connected with Trinity Church. Work to begin next month with bids requested, aiming for occupancy by fall. The facility will include an auditorium, a guild room, kitchen, balcony, and basement for Sunday school and society events. Rev. Smith Owen Dexter and his family move to the rectory in July.
About 190 attended the Progressive rally at the town hall on Wednesday evening. Frank Pierce presided and introduced speakers including Hon. Joseph Walker who spoke forcefully for party principles. Mrs. George H. Mellen stressed women's role in shaping legislation. Charles Sumner Bird was absent due to campaign duties in the 13th district. Ex Mayor J. H. Newton of Everett spoke clearly on Progressive aims. Women were present in notable numbers. The party anticipates fall campaign excitement with Bird seen favoring Governor. Rehearsals for Bachelors Hall by C. B. S. Seniors, coached by Samuel Tuttle, are underway for May 8 and 9 in Monument hall.
Francis C. Magurn son of Mr and Mrs Terence Magurn and Miss Mary C Barry daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Barry were married at St Augustine s church in South Boston by Rev Fr Gilbride. The bride wore white duchesse satin with lace and pearls and carried roses and lilies of the valley. Attendant Katherine E Barry wore pink charmeuse and carried Killarney roses. The groom Arthur A Magurn attended. Magurn a Concord High School graduate and Boston Post Office clerk later railway mail clerk between Boston and Troy. Reception at the bride s home followed by a brief wedding trip and plans to reside in Dorchester.
A garbled notice lists multiple names and initials in an advertised letters section. It includes Giovani Cozza D Donovan Joseph De Costa Willis Raton Seaman J Frank Gorham Mfg Co Mr and Mrs Geo Howe EB agat Co James Jackson Master G Parker Walter Quick H pea John P Rice Mrs Emma Biwellse M Geraczuk Miss Lil Mrs Emma Johnson Lee Mrs F Rutherfors and others.
The annual meeting was held Wednesday evening in the lower town hall. Reports showed the organization in satisfactory condition. Harold Orendorff was elected clerk Edward L Parker treasurer and George M Meed John G Watson and Mrs Allen French were chosen directors. The past winter program was a success and progress continued.
Engagement cards announced the pairing of Maude Bunt and Henry J Murray. Maude Hunt, daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Hunt, works as a clerk in Miss Houghton’s store, while Henry Murray is a clerk at the local post office. The couple enjoy broad town support and many congratulations have followed.
Mrs Ann Byron, wife of James Byron of Hubbard Street, was awarded $750 after suing Boston Wexington Street Railway Co for injuries from a 1908 accident. The jury, instructed by Judge Wilson of Maynard, returned the verdict on Monday the 21st after being given the case.
The Knights of Honor in Concord held a dinner at Monument hall on Saturday. Committee members included William Brennan James Loughlin William Fitzpatrick Matthew Harrington and John Magurn. Matthew B Harrington acted as toastmaster and many attendees praised the feast. About 50 participated.
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