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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
3
Maynard reports John Durkin of Lawrence in town for Thanksgiving. Payroll at the mill last week was just over seventeen thousand dollars. Numerous visitors arrive from Lowell Sharon Boston Westboro and Worcester for holidays. A quiet Thanksgiving with no arrests. Choir and club events planned. bridge repairs discussed. and local sports teams prep for Worcester game.
Maynard defeats Marlboro 37 to 22 inMusic hall opener. Maley leads with 9 points and Marlboro shoots poorly due to lack of practice. Referee W. Cleary oversees a 500 attendance as Maynard shows potential after initial adjustment.
The Littleton bowling team defeated South Acton and a western Littleton delegation at the Nasan stables on Saturday night. Francis Brick, superintendent of schools, will address the Men's Union Friday evening in the M E church vestry. All men of the town are welcome.
William Whittaker died Friday morning at his Thompson street home after a long illness due to heart trouble. A native of England who came to the United States 24 years ago, he lived in Newton before moving to Maynard. He is survived by his wife five children and one sister. The funeral was Sunday at 2 pm with a Loyal Assabet lodge delegation at Glenwood cemetery.
School committee votes to start all schools at 9 am replacing 845 start with a 9 o clock start and five minutes later dismissal. Schools close December 24 for Christmas recess and reopen January 4. The Somerset hotel case nears Supreme Court hearing with possible weeks for a decision. The new M E parsonage will be dedicated next Tuesday evening.
At a Wednesday directors meeting Frederick A Persons of Maynard was elected superintendent of the road succeeding John W Ogden who assumed duties as state inspector of railroads. The choice is popular as he is a keen railway man.
A Maynard boy born and raised in the town has been chosen for a new field of labor. He has six years in street railway work and four years with the local road and the Connecticut Valley, Greenfield headquarters. He has held every position that adds to practical railroad knowledge and is considered fully equipped for the duties of the elected office.
Miss Bettina Distasio and Antonio DeMinico wed in St Bridget's Church on Sunday at 3 45 in the afternoon with many friends and relatives present. The ceremony featured Miss Elizabeth Distasio as bridesmaid and Raffalo Pallicchio as best man. The couple will reside at 17 McKinley Street and plan a reception at Hibernian hall attended by relatives from Boston and nearby towns.
Assabet Aerie of Eagles hosted a large gathering as many candidates were inducted by the local aerie. Hudson aerie degree team conducted the degree work with an entertaining program and refreshments. John Wentworth, once a Maynard resident now farming in New York, visited town as cold weather record was noted for December 1.
Well presented Father Johns Medicine drew a large Friday night music hall audience for Out of the Shadow a three act drama by Summerhill lodges A. O. Th. W. in Maynard. The cast received high praise with George E. Lawton Sylvester Sullivan John H. Sheridan James B. Farrell Lilla M. Childs Margaret Kelley Edna Cheney and Charles Turnbull delivering notable performances.
Maynard faces Saxonville Saturday night with Norris McLaughlin Neary and Miles among the lineup. Saxonville, in top condition after several games, is expected to present a strong challenge from start to finish. Also note C. J. Lynch reports strong cigar business and Elks memorial service plans in Hudson Sunday night.
A blast at the American Powder Co. plant wrecked wheel mill No. 7 at 2 36 Saturday morning. Maynard locals heard nothing while neighboring areas felt a severe shock. Officials estimate about $100 loss though business is strong, and charges are high making the mild local shock peculiar.
Mrs Adeline EB Richardson widow of the late Jesse Richardson died Saturday night at her Maple Street home after a two weeks illness. She was born in Sumner Missouri and married 22 years ago. She leaves two sisters Mathilda Ellis Canton Maine and C H Rich Boston and two brothers Frederick Buck Canton Maine and Gilman Buck North Jay Maine. She was 79. Funeral services were held Monday at her home conducted by Rev T J Judge and the body was taken to Jay Maine on Tuesday for burial.
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