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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
10
London now connects by telephone to St Petersburg, covering 850 miles. The new link enables direct calls between the two cities, marking a milestone in long distance communication.
The rafflesia, native to Sumatra, is described as the world's largest flower. Its petals enclose a cup nearly a foot across, drawing wonder from observers.
In Middlesex Probate Court, Herbert W. Carr petitions for license to privately sell the real estate of Lyman A. Carr of Concord for distribution. The heirs and interested parties are cited to appear December 22, 1911, at 9 a.m. in Cambridge. If not reachable, notice by publication in Concord Enterprise for three weeks. Witness W. Be. Rogers, Register.
Concord Junction business River View Laundry expands fleet with new two ton covered auto truck. The Enterprise note urges readers to keep in touch for savings on laundry services and to look for updates in future issues.
The Sunlight dance at Auso ciation hall on Thanksgiving afternoon drew over 75 couples. King's orches tra provided music while A L Paulsen led the floor with help from D C Sullivan John Whalen Arthur Meehan A Hey man W H Harvest Charles C Callahan Thomas Clark Everett Collieut Erick Carlson. Proceeds benefited the Mutual Aid society, a Boston Harness Co employee group. in under five years it has paid more than $1500 in sick relief and remains flourishing.
The Ladies Union to hold its annual fair on Wednesday and Thursday the 13th and 14th with preparatory meetings this week on Monday and Thursday. The Christian Endeavor society's annual business meeting is Friday evening. Next Sunday services feature sermons on The Three Calls of Peter in the morning and The Hidden Forces and Their Development in the evening.
Daniel Fletcher of Charlestown fell on the sidewalk near the Navy Yard injuring his collar bone and forehead and severing an artery. He was carried to the Relief station for treatment and later returned home. Ensign Geo N Barker and brother Harry S Barker bought the Major Emery farm at Littleton Common planning subdivision and fruit trees. Edward Fletcher of San Diego visited relatives in Littleton last week. Rev O J Fairfield preached at the Unitarian church Thanksgiving forenoon. Rev H L Packard spoke on Wendell Phillips at the Congregational society. The Unit ed Workers mission study class met at Miss Florence Wilcox home with Immigration as the topic. Dr Davis Snedden of the State Board of Education will address the Woman's club on Vocational Training Dec 11. Rev Herbert Caulkins preached as a candidate at the Baptist church last Sunday.
Principal H S Cowell of Cushing Academy spoke to the Lyceum on Tuesday evening on The Mission of Wit and Humor. He captivated the audience with thoughtful suggestions and engaging wit, earning praise for his speech and personality. He was a guest of Mr and Mrs D G Houghton whose son attends Cushing Academy and joined the visit to Littleton.
Bedford Civic club extends an invitation to Cy Warman the lecturer and author to speak in the Congregational church auditorium on December 14 using six motion picture films. Warman recently spoke in Lowell to about 500 and club president Bernard Webber hopes the event will become a notable club moment.
A regional catalog lists Choice California Peaches 18c per can Bartlett Pears 18c can Hawaiian Pineapple 28c per can Maine Apples 15c per can Hatchet Brand Clams Harpswell Clams Skipper Sardines and American Sardines among other items.
A list of school day snack items includes Sunshine Specialties cookies weighing 2 lbs and 266 units, Milk Lunch Crackers 3 lbs with 256 units, and Dot Oyster Crackers.
Public auction to satisfy a mortgage debt on property in Concord Junction Middlesex County to be held December 21 1911 at 3 00 PM at Edward F Loughlin office. Purchaser to pay 200 cash. balance due in ten days. Property bounded by Maple Street Laws Brook Road and The Cord West End Land Company with buildings. Tax and assessments to be assumed.
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