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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
3
Maynard and surrounding towns show active social life with visits, guests, and family announcements. Frequent mentions include Beatrice Sunderland in Andover, Elizabeth Wilson in Bemis, Marion Archer visiting Clinton, and many others visiting Revere Beach, Nantasket, and Lake Boon. Local events cover church sermons, improvements, band concerts, and small-town commerce updates.
Mrs. Mary Collins of Maynard died after her clothing caught fire from a bonfire near her Sudbury street home. She suffered deep burns to the body and limbs while burning brown moth nests were being destroyed by workmen. A passing driver helped smother the flames with his coat, life-saving efforts continued until her death Tuesday morning.
Senator John J. Mitchell of Marlboro announced to The Enterprise his intention to run for Congress. He would oppose the Republican nominee, likely Congressman Tirrell, a move that energizes both parties as Democrats had hoped for his candidacy and Republicans concede a strong challenge.
Miss Lena Woolerschied, part of the Four Hedges, travels the Pacific coast on a ten week tour. She is currently in Spokane and will visit Seattle next week, drawing high praise for her superior musical work.
Miss Tyne Jameson bookkeeper for Kaleva Cooperative Grocery Co. and Waino Keto were married by Justice James J Brown in Boston on Monday afternoon. The couple traveled from Maynard to Boston for the ceremony and left for a Maine trip afterward. J Alfred Anderson served as boatman and Miss Elma M Peterson was bridesmaid.
A still alarm sent Hose 1 to a rear house fire behind Moller's store Saturday night. The blaze in the cellar was put out without loss. A state fire marshal representative visited Monday, naming a suspect but the case will not be pursued due to lack of direct evidence.
A piano sale promotes a bonus trip to Revere Beach using C H Persons touring car. Anyone buying a piano this month or arranging purchase in September can use the four seat car for a group excursion hosted by Mr Persons.
A Monday night blaze at the Lerer and Gruber store on Maynard and Nason streets burned on the second floor. Absence of wind kept losses to about 2000 dollars with 500 on the building and the rest on stock. Firemen battled the interior flames for nearly an hour as smoke flooded the National Express Co office and Central telephone service was temporarily tied up.
A Suffolk superior court hearing on an injunction against Hotel Somerset’s operations was postponed again to August 20. Petitioners claim illegal licenses and ties to selectmen, while defendants argue proper licensing. Notables, including Town Clerk McCleary and selectmen Sullivan and Coughlan, were summoned.
The reunion committee works to instill spirit in graduates for a successful event. It has secured the Harlabee trio as a featured attraction and seeks alumni support to match standards set by other towns.
Doubt grows whether Maynard will play two Marlboro Labor Day games as directors propose for three postage stamps and a glass of water. The plan has upset local men and the affair stands still. Frank Gay leaves C M H railway to take a job in West Virginia.
A well recommended and experienced bookkeeper can be secured by addressing box 325 in Maynard.
In Chicago on August 12, Moses B. Brown Austin F Kelley and Ruth Mc Laughlin were found guilty of conspiracy to murder Mrs Annie M Nolain. Kelley and Miss McLaughlin received indeterminate prison terms while Brown paid a 5000 dollar fine. The plan involved poisoning the patient to hasten a change in ownership of her estate.
A Sunday night meeting led to the formation of an organization bringing together all former Heb rew factions. Officers elected include Louis Gruber as president and Mr Bernstien as vice president with Potasch and Kautchman as trustees and Lerer M Bander Cohen and Goldenberg as directors.
The town clerk issues a warning to owners via Officer John Connors to settle dog license fees or face confiscation of the dog. The notice hints at enforcement by air line style dispatch and suggests escape to other regions if unpaid.
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