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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
5
Maynard residents report trips to Lynn Revere Beach Woonsocket and Nantasket. Families welcome new babies attend auctions and dances. students prep for school opening. Local posts note staff shifts and postal clerk exams while vacancies in town offices are anticipated.
R W Carter Maynard advertises a Kroeger mahogany piano for sale at 250 dollars. The listing highlights a special bargain and provides contact details for interested buyers.
Deputy Chief John Connors arrested Han nes Kulpaka a Finn from Canada for lacking a draft registration. Kulpaka admitted no registration card while living in the town and of draft age. He registered after examination and was sent to Concord court for the matter.
The town requires men ages 18 to 50 to obtain a Vacation Card before visiting other towns. Cards are available from the chief of police or deputy, must specify travel time, and be carried at all times. Deputy Chief John Connors says over 100 cards will be issued this week amid nationwide enforcement efforts.
Liberty Bonds of the third issue at 4 percent held by customers of Maynard Trust Co. may be redeemed by calling. The treasurer seeks prompt redemption to clear the way for the fourth issue planned for October. No definite details on the next issue yet, but it is believed to be in the same denomination as prior bonds.
R W Carter advertises Brunswick phonographs and Pathe records at 8 Main Street with contact for orders and sales.
The American Library Association Overseas Despatch office calls for books for service members abroad. They prefer fiction in good condition and urge public donations to local libraries to help provide reading material for soldiers in trenches.
In a letter to Mr and Mrs Joseph Lesage Acton Ma their son Private Michael Lesage of Company D 104th Regiment France reports he was severely wounded and is now in hospital He was struck by machine gun fire four times in the left wrist right arm and twice in the leg and laments he could not witness the battle’s start when he returns home he will tell the full story.
The librarian urges return of all books checked out before the library moved to its current quarters. Books checked out since April must be returned by September 1. About 50 books are overdue. records show each title and borrower.
Chester Irwin receives a wrist watch from a group of friends before departing for Camp Jackson Washington today. John Horan president of St. Bridget's Temperance Society delivered the presentation speech.
Miss Irene O Donnell works at the North Leominster depot after summer telegraphy training in Boston. This marks her first job opportunity. A gray horse for sale or trade weighs 1800 pounds and is sound and first class. Garden Royal Farm advertises, and piano bargains by R W Carter of Maynard Main Street.
Albert Murphy receives a letter from Frank Binks now overseas with a Medical corps. Binks recalls an Atlantic crossing, cordial French greetings, children begging for cigarettes, and a camp in improvised pup tents. He notes crowded cattle cars, stevedore work, long shifts, better food than at Camp Stuart, and a sense of gratitude and adjustment.
Assabet Mills closed Saturday at noon for a ten day layoff to perform necessary repairs and to convert machinery for the new mill under construction. Government work continues but staff will rest after a year of full operation as coal supplies are staged and preparations made for a full winter restart.
Supt Fred Persons of the C M and H Ry is in Cleveland to observe a new one man car for the Acton line. Passengers pay at entry and signal stops by a button. Air powered doors and steps operate automatically. The change aims to reduce crew costs on the short run.
Dr Louis Sullivan received a War Department notice to prepare for possible active duty before October 1. He was recalled after a period of nongraduation from dental college and has since established a practice in Fowler's block, relocating from the late Dr Francis May's former office.
Alton Martin of Somerville was the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Clarence McAuslin. Harland Powers of Lincoln street visits Brockton relatives. Mrs Annie Kilkenney and Delmar spend days with Mr and Mrs Ernest Crowell in Swampscott. The Division 15 draft board moves quarters from town hall to Carley block in Ayer. John Moynihan and family hear from Cornelius J Moynihan of Co D 104th Regiment reporting hospital care in France after being gassed.
Elizabeth Dunsmore 88 died at Deaconess hospital Concord from injuries after a fall at Deaconess Home last week while about to walk on grounds. She lived on River Street, widowed daughter of late Charles Holmes, and had resided in town over 50 years. Funeral held Tuesday at Congregational church with Rev. Charles F. Parsons officiating. Interment in Glenwood cemetery. bearers named.
Supt of Streets John J. Driscoll and workers widen Nason street at Main after the town bought a three foot strip from the Naylor estate for $2,000. The corner will gain 8 to 10 feet, easing use during peak times and reducing congestion at the Acton car stop.
A compact remark discusses general thinking about errors and a reference to Ruskig. The line frames daily reflections as a caution about mistakes and learning.
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