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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
2
The Marlboro Enterprise lists office subscription rates at 1.50 per year and 2.00 in advance, with single copies four cents. It notes publication details and distribution mentions Maynard Concord Sudbury Bedford among listed areas.
An editorial critique Henry Ford's Atlantic peace drive as unlikely to influence war outcomes. It argues any single figure cannot end the conflict and warns the effort could undermine goals, while praising local Democratic leaders Attridge Coulthurst Storrow and ex Councilman Kenney for party actions.
The piece argues that Allied manpower and industrial output will outlast Germanic powers. It cites 4,000,000 English troops by spring and 6,000,000 more Russians in training, contending supplies of men outweigh German artillery. It notes Wilson faces pacifist and militarist criticism, and mentions political figures Weeks Root Bryan Roosevelt in presidential speculation.
The seventh annual Twilight club concert and ball at Naylor Hall drew guests from Marlboro Worcester Hudson and Dorchester. Lawtons orchestra performed from 8 to 8 45 pm followed by a grand march led by James J Hilferty and Miss Sadie Giblin. Twenty dances occurred with refreshments served at 11 30 pm and dancing again until 1 am. The committee included Matthew Campbell Jas Mahoney Patrick Murphy and others.
The Marlborough theatre screens The Birth of a Nation all week with matinees and evening shows. The photoplay covers Reconstruction after the Civil War, cost $500000 to produce, featuring 3000 horses and 18000 actors in the period piece.
The article urges readers to try home shopping this year, noting a general move to larger towns for Christmas trade yet finding little financial gain from such trips. It argues larger stores do not guarantee savings and promotes local home shopping as preferable.
At the meeting of Progressive lodge K of P next Wednesday evening the annual election of officers will take place.
Town officers prepare for year end on December 31 as February town meeting nears. Political talk rises earlier with a likely large field of candidates for three selectmen posts. Incumbents seek reelection and Benjamin Brown enters the race. Friends push William Connolley and Ralph Whitehead for another run.
The Enterprise reports former local schools superintendent Francis S. Brick is excelling at Turner's Falls. Since taking charge, the Turner's Falls school department shows a distinct and substantial improvement, pleasing Brick's friends in this town.
A suggestion to gift The Enterprise newspaper for a year to former Maynard residents. For $1.50, the paper can be mailed to any U S address, connecting Maynardites across nearly every state who eagerly await each week’s issue.
The Enterprise urges readers to start Christmas shopping now. The campaign argues early shopping avoids last minute rush, keeps stocks full, and gives clerks more time to assist customers.
James Allen of this town married Hazel M Norton of Hudson Thursday at 3 PM in St Michael’s church Hudson. The bride is Viola Norton’s daughter and a former resident. Allen works as timekeeper in the mill carding dept and belongs to Loyal Assabet lodge I O C F MA. Mrs Allen is in the Ladies Auxiliary and St Michael’s Young Ladies Sodality. They will reside in Hudson for now.
Two cases, Tyyne Lehto on Douglas avenue and Il mar Sahiten on Parker street, are reported to the board of health with diphtheria. Both houses are under quarantine. Neighbors are urged to report any suspicious cases to help quell the epidemic as several cases developed before medical attendance was sought and children mingled, risking more exposure.
Mr and Mrs John Thornton and daughter Edith of Providence R I visited the Oates family. The annual fair under St Hilda's guild of St George's church will be held in the parish hall Saturday afternoon Dec 11. Plans are progressing and it promises to be the most successful event yet undertaken.
The piece notes widespread disappointment from late Christmas gifts as postal congestion peaks in the ten days before Christmas. It urges buying gifts early and sending them immediately to out of town friends, suggesting labeled games of Not to be opened until Christmas to solve delays.
The wedding will be held this Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at 55 Parkinson Street Needham. Edmund S MacPherson, son of Mr and Mrs John MacPherson, is a chemist with Dupont Powder Co at the Haskell New Jersey plant.
A Thanksgiving reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Allen on Walcott street had 18 covers for dinner Those present included Mr and Mrs Dexter Spinney and family of Acton Mr and Mrs Raleigh Beach and family of West Acton and Mr and Mrs Archibald Frazier and family of this town
At a Saturday meeting of Troop No. 1 Boy Scouts of America in St George's parish hall one candidate was admitted to membership. The afternoon included a hike to Stow with Scout Master Rev Arthur Bradford Papineau guiding football and athletic sports.
James Lent won the turkey roll with three strings totaling 360 and led the week as high roller with a 146 string securing the weekly prize at the alley.
This Wednesday evening The Eternal City, an eight reel photo play, will be shown in Naylor and Riverside halls under the auspices of the White Cross Guild.
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