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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
6
Ads for this column must be left at H. L. Whitcomb's and prepaid. Rates are 106 life or any portion of a fine Sach insertion. Allow 6 words to a line. Ads read in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury.
Mrs. R C Thompson and Miss Bishop invite shoppers to view a range of inexpensive fancy articles for Christmas. Viewings available between now and Christmas at 112 Main St Concord Mass.
A colonial hall event in Maynard features a military drill and dance on Wednesday evening December 18. Two reels of military moving pictures will be shown.
In Boston a December ruling allows minority stockholders to contest a permanent receivership for the Boston and Maine Railroad. Judge Morton outlined limits and potential claims, with counsel for intercolonial Rubber Company and a Boston and Maine creditor pushing the receivership case, while Boston and Maine counsel argues against it.
Emma T O Donnell a 63 year old bride died on a honeymoon trip with Dr P O Donnell of Melrose The will bequeathed most of the estate to him and is under challenge for undue influence The case will go before a Middlesex county jury on the single issue of the will Mrs Kearer married O Donnell for the fourth time on June 28 and they began their journey on a westward train The body was brought back and buried after her death on the train
Captain Amundsen announces a purchase of fifty tons of provisions in Chicago for an expedition to the north pole. He plans a six-year stay and will carry supplies aboard the ship for the journey.
Six members of the Harlem Bronx Live Poultry association were indicted by the grand jury in New York on December 6 for fixing poultry prices in collusion with local slaughter houses.
Md Dec 6 Mrs Rose V Marshall charged with keeping her stepdaughter Grace locked in a cellar for eleven years was acquitted in court according to local updates. The case drew wide attention as details emerged about the alleged confinement and mistreatment allegations surrounding the family.
Benjamin Clark, one of Concord's oldest citizens, died at his son George B. Clark's home Sunday after a brief illness. He was born in Concord nearly 90 years ago and lived on the Clark farm on Lexington road relocation. Survived by two children Mrs George Parker of Pepperell and George B Clark. Funeral services were Tuesday at his son's home with Rev L B Macdonald officiating. Burial followed in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
Cecilia Dee died at her Bedford Street home after a year of illness. Born in Concord, she was 21 on November 17 and had worked in an insurance office before falling ill. Funeral services were held at St. Bernard's Church with a requiem mass by Rev. Fr. Mahon and burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery. She leaves five sisters and two brothers, with her father John Dee and mother who died last March.
A large audience heard Madame Aino Malmberg describe Finland Poland Lithuania and Jews in Russia with focus on invasions and deportations and the world’s muted response under Weltpolitik. Wells A Hall chaired the gathering as music by C Dexter and Rev Smith preceded her remarks.
A long list of individuals connected to the Normal School and local community is provided. The roster includes Beal James H Karr Mike Pushie Hezekiah River John B Slate J C Thygesen N T Whitcomb W G Underhill Dr Principal Normal School Angell Mrs M Allen Mrs Charles Willis Bancroft Mrs C P Cass Miss Hazel Dodd Mrs Mary Durnane Mrs A W Fletcher Mrs Angeline A Eastman Mary W Hill Mrs Charles Keith Mrs F B Man Helen H Noyes Miss Eliza M Porter Mrs Martha N Read Miss Frances Stowell Louise P.
A crowded armory audience enjoyed Saturday night pictures as extra drills were scheduled for Monday nights through December 11 to reach 48 drills by January 4. Recruiting continues. Non commissioned officers attend Boston school this weekend. Gen Charles Cole spoke at the Minute Men drill Friday. Gen B LeRoy Sweetser will lecture on Border Duty of Our Troops During the Summer of 1916 tonight. An exhibit drill dance and moving pictures arrive at Naylor hall December 13 with Colonial Maynard orchestra. The weekend program includes The Writing on the Wall starring Virginia Pearson and Joseph Kilgour plus The Gold Cigarette Case and a Pathe comedy.
The Trinitarian Church outlines a Sunday schedule with 10.45 a m service on Jesus in Solomon's Porch titled A Winter Walk. Evening sermon at 7 p m on The Golden Rule. Sunday school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6.15 p m. Memorial for Mrs. Hopkins Friday at 7.45. Junior Endeavor Tuesday at 3.45 Bids for hall rental and local Christmas goods promotion noted.
The Concord Dramatic club opens with Arms and the Man on Thursday and Friday Dec 7 and 8 in Monument hall. Mrs Arthur B Hitchcock jr directs the Shaw satire with Boston Philharmonic providing intermission music. The cast features Mrs J Alvard Rose Sylvia Reed Samuel Merwin George L Prescott Fred G Shull Samuel H Tuttle Julian W Ballou and others.
Edward H. Torrey of Torrey & Vialle Inc and Raymond Wheeler of Concord left December 4 to drive back two Cadillac 8 model touring cars to Concord. With winter freight embargoes, driving the 900 mile trip is the only option, potentially shortening by 75 miles via Ontario if weather permits.
Mr. and Mrs. Granville Holden celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage at their home on Thanksgiving day. Relatives and friends from out of town attended and presented silver gifts in honor of the occasion. Notable guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holden of North Leominster and Miss Gertrude Holden from the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.
At a Thanksgiving weekend dinner party for eight friends Miss Bertha A Wilson of this town announced her engagement to Elmer Joslin.
Mrs Cora EB Franks spent the holiday with her son Luther in Beverly. Miss Ruth Batchelder spent Thanksgiving with her parents in Maine.
Report from Concord Massachusetts dated November 29 1916 states the inspector has analyzed milk samples and obtained the results from the labeled milk. The certificate asserts completion of testing and results derived from the marked sample.
On Monday December 11 the West Concord Woman's club will visit the Concord club. Mrs Marion A Downes will tell Little Stories of Russian Life and tea will be served during the social hour after the program.
W C B Card of the New England Conservatory and Congregational church organist starts a piano and harmony class in Concord. Interested persons should apply at once. He can be consulted at the church or reached by phone or letter at the Hotel Hemenway Boston.
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