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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
2
Published at Marlboro Massachusetts the Enterprise Company lists office at 151 Main Street Marlboro and notes second class matter registration August 25 1903 with rates 169 per year in advance 200 otherwise 4 cents a copy six months subscriptions president treasurer manager Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford listed for delivery areas and postage.
A critical essay denounces the pork barrel practice as wasteful and party independent. It argues representatives secure reelection by channeling funds to local projects, citing post offices and federal buildings to illustrate how national costs rise far beyond direct needs. The piece urges voters to judge leaders by prudent national spending over local pork gains.
The Boston German vote controversy centers on Frank Seiberlich sending circulars urging Germans to oppose James J. Storrow over his Allied war loan ties. The Enterprise urges German Americans to resist being manipulated for political gain. It notes Bryan’s farewell to Ford, signaling shifts away from pacific leadership.
Maynard Massachusetts Postmaster A J Coughlan issues letters to business men and citizens urging early Christmas mailing to prevent mail congestion. He notes parcels mailed before Christmas avoid delays, can bear a do not open until Christmas message, may be insured for a small fee, but cannot be registered. Name and return address should appear in the upper left corner.
Lauri Jokinenen and Alfred Hauta aki led the Finnish Socialist society at the Marlboro anniversary in Marlboro Saturday evening. George Laubenstein represented the English speaking society. Ten members of the Imatra band attended and provided music for the occasion.
John Kelly buys the watch house from the American Woolen Co near the mill yard main office. Daniel F. Parmer moves the building to Acton Street premises to outfit it as an office for his wireless operation.
Rev M J Scanlon head of the Boston diocesan Charities will deliver an address at 3 Sunday afternoon in Riverside Hall with no admission. Former St Bernard’s curate Fr Scanlon is a noted speaker who has addressed the town Woman’s Club and speaks on charitable work under the White Cross Guild auspices.
Mrs R W Kelly and her daughter Miss Thelma who have stayed two months with Mrs James Coulter left Saturday evening for their home in British Columbia.
Central Middlesex Pomona Grange entertained about 100 out of town guests at Maynard Grange on Friday. Highlights included welcome by Miss Charlena M Whitney and a program of vocal and piano pieces by Charles Lamar and F W Taylor.
Mason D. Church of Boston purchased the local drug business from H. J. Dwinell, taking charge immediately. Church has 38 years in the drug trade including Florida and Waltham. Dwinell, owner thirteen years, built a thriving shop in the post office building before moving to the present store ten years ago.
The Eternal City eight reel photoplay played at Naylor and Riverside halls Wednesday evening under White Cross guild auspices. A record crowd attended with over 1000 people as overflow was accommodated. Committee members were Frank McCarron chairman, Mrs Nellie Hannon, Bernard Garrigan and Frank Brayden.
Rehearsals begin for the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran church choir on Glendale street and the Mission church choir on Walnut street for the annual Christmas concerts. The Socialist society plans its own Christmas concert for the Sunday school.
Will make an official visitation to Summer Hill lodge A O U W next Tuesday evening. At this meeting the nomination of officers will take place for the annual election of officers Dec 21.
Mr and Mrs Henry Axford will mark their golden wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with a family reunion and a dinner at 2 pm. A public reception will follow from 4 to 6 pm at their home and the public is invited.
This afternoon under the Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Congregational church the Mother Goose fair opened at 4 o'clock in Cooperative hall. An evening sale features home made foods and candies followed by an entertainment.
The Maynard Woman's club announces its annual sale of Red Cross seals to aid tuberculosis relief. Seals are available at leading local stores and proceeds fund health efforts, encouraging generous purchase for Christmas packages.
Han An Sysmasta a one act comedy was presented by the Alka Dramatic club in their hall Main st Saturday evening. It was teeming with funny situations which convulsed a large audience. Following the comedy dancing was enjoyed. The music was by the National band.
The stockholders of the First National Co operative Association will meet Saturday at 3 o'clock in the Alku Hall Fain Street to organize. Judge Howard A Wilson will attend to oversee legal details in perfecting the organization.
Several young people from the area attended a party given by Miss Elna Cogant at her home in Stow on Thursday evening.
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