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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

5

Maynard Y P S C E Chooses Officers For Year

The Y P S C E annual meeting held in the Congregational church vestry elected officers for the year. Gavin Taylor Jr presides. Miss Emma Guillow is vice president. Miss Nellie Spence secretary. Miss Lessie Lawton treasurer. Committees include music social flower lookout prayer meeting missionary and collectors with several named members and the pastor Rev. Frederick N. Rutan assisting.

Congregational Church Gavin Taylor, Jr Emma Guillow Nellie Spence Lessie Lawton Ethel Carlson Mabel Taylor Madeline Flagg Robert Jackson Percy Dunlop Franklin P. Flagg Edith Garlick Marion Flagg Elien Morris Phyllis Quirk Sadie Mallinson Esther Larson Ralph Brown Andrew Dahl Jeanie Adams Sadie Stitt Eva Carlson Florence Gustafason Nettie Taylor Sadie Flood Edith Jackson Earl Smith Joseph Annie Garlick Annie Kennedy Frederick N. Rutan Society Mise Mabel Taylor James Mallinson

Finnish lecturer Dr A F Tanner speaks in Cannon’s hall

Dr A F Tanner from Finland lectured in Cannon’s hall after arriving three weeks ago. A Helsingfors University graduate, he spoke on New Ways of Living and The Ideal Home Saturday evening, The Ideal Woman and How to Live Longer Sunday, and Eugenics Sunday evening. He demonstrated achieving even temperature with a glass house and rapid vegetable growth, noting his inventive work and planned move to California.

A. F. Tanner Finland Cannon’s Hall Helsingfors University East California

Fire damages roof at Rev. Sherr home

A still alarm called the fire department for a blaze on the roof of the home of Rev. I. W. Sherr Sunday evening at 6 15. A spark from a passing train engine is thought to have started the fire. It was extinguished with only slight damage.

I. W. Sherr

Ladies' Sewing Circle Fair at Finnish Church

The Ladies' Sewing circle of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran church held a successful fair in the church vestibule Saturday evening. Fancy articles and flowers were sold. Matti Heinonen as auctioneer disposed of the articles in a manner that brought fancy prices. Money went to church funds and was increased by the circle's efforts. Refreshments were served.

Priest Gives 300 Handy Safety Match Holders This Week

William Priest of the Nason street market distributed 300 handy safety match holders to customers and friends during the week. He notes the neat home addition and will continue to give remaining holders while they last to those who apply.

William Priest Nason St. Market Priest

Japanese Girl operetta dazzles West Concord club audience

The West Concord Woman's club presented The Japanese Girl an operetta in two acts in Association hall. Elizabeth Forbush led as O Hana San with strong support from Ruth Shepard Ruth Allen Phyllis Judge and Miss Sarah Shaw among others. Dancing and colorful pink kimonos highlighted the show with Miss Bessie Judge delivering the best comic turns.

Cord Woman's Club Elizabeth Forbush O Hana San Ruth Shepard Phyllis Judge O Kayo San Kitu San Chaya Ruth Allen Bessie Judge Hester Massie Etta Wilson Sarah Shaw Boston Benjamin Derby Emma Clahane Concord Edward D. Dee Arnold Lowery Erbe Elizabeth Forbust Ph. Chaya San Ruth Allen Nora Twinn Hester Massie Dora Minerva Knowall Elizabeth Snyder Molyneux Ring Miriam Russell Margaret Gale Leona Dye Edith Abbott Minerva Dee

Auctioneers Sale Of Cattle And Household Goods

Otis H Forbush the Concord Junction Mass auctioneer schedules three sales in December 1915. On Thursday December 9 at 9 30 am at Southboro Mass for Wm M McClintock cattle horses tools and various goods. Saturday December 11 at 9 30 am for Mrs Florence Hall Stoneham Mass household goods. Monday December 13 at 9 am for George A Boynton Gassette Station Chester Vt Holstein cattle horses hay and tools.

Otis H. Forbush Concord Junction Mask Wm. M. McClintock Southboro Mass Florence Hall North St Stoneham

Bedford Town Meeting: Comley Chosen Selectman Reelect Ford Assessor

The Bedford town meeting elected John R. Comley selectman by 149 to 105 over his opponent and Luther Ford was chosen assessor of taxes by a reduced majority. A total of 256 votes were cast out of 324, signaling a strong turnout and clear expression of the people's choice.

John R. Comley Luther Ford

Congregational Church Notes Shifts In Pastoral Roles

Rev. Arthur H. Wheelock acted as temporary pastor at the Congregational church on Sunday December 5. Randall Whittier, the Sunday school superintendent, reports increased attendance across classes. Rev. D C Torrey, former pastor here, has been chosen as pastor of Linden Congregational church Malden.

Arthur H. Wheelock Randall Whittier D. C.torrey Linden Congregational Malden

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Marlboro Citizen

Marlboro readers learn the kidneys need care for back pain urinary disorders and possible dropsy. Doan's Kidney Pills are recommended with a Marlboro citizen W H Swift citing relief after kidney issues. Price 50c at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y adv.

Marlboro Bright Doan Dean Marlboro Citiizen Carpenter Stevens St Swift Foster-Milburn, Co., Props Buffalo N. Y

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