Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Concord Enterprise in Concord, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1913

Page

13

Baptist church supper and sale at G A R hall

The Baptist church held a flower and sale event named Seven Ages of Woman at G A R hall with booths for babyhood childhood girlhood debutantes and brides. Volunteers organized decorations and items for sale while a chicken pie supper fed attendees.

Fred Morse Cc. G. Creelman J.G. Pratt B. 8. Gallop Ea. Brigham Ce. T. Warner H. J. Ballentine Harry Miles Stent Graham Ar- Han Casavant Mercy Turner June Neil Ruth Viass Bertha Gertrude Seiswerda Leila Marshall Jennie Vandermeer Grace Spinney Charles Nourse

A Japanese Tea at The Weefu Club

The Weefu club hosted a Monday night tea at Highland Street with Miss Nellie Kelleher and Miss Margaret Rosary in Japanese costumes. The decorated house featured lanterns and wisteria as refreshments of tea and ices were served and a talk on Japanese customs was given.

Weefu Club Highland St Nellie Kelleher Margaret Rosary Miss . Gan

Funeral Held for James J. Danforth in Nashua Interment

The funeral for James J. Danforth was held at his daughter Grace Labrache’s home in Nashua area with services by Rev. I F Lusk. The body came from his Lincoln Street residence to Englewood cemetery in Nashua. Mrs Labrache accompanied the burial and floral tributes included a Curtis factory wreath.

James J. Danforth Grace Labrache Main St Lincoln St I. F. Lusk Methodist Church Ed.ward F. Greene Englewood Cemetery Nashua N. H Labrache Curtis Factory

Funeral Held From Home of Cousin for Mrs Donavan

The body of Mrs Alice Allen Donovan arrived from New York and lay at her cousin’s home at 98 Bolton Street. A requiem Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Church at 10 o’clock. interment followed in the parish cemetery. She was the daughter of Civil War veteran Corporal John Allen and leaves a husband Cornelius Donovan and a daughter. Bearers were John E Hayes J P Rowe Jeremiah Breault Michael Flannery Thomas Rowe and E L McMahon.

Alice Allen Donavan New York City Bolton St E. L. McMahon Immaculate Conception E. B. O’ Bryan John Allen Boyd-Corey Y

Classmates Send Wreath for Miss Brennan at Funeral

The funeral for Miss Mary Brennan was held Saturday from her grandmother’s home on Hudson Street. A requiem mass was sung at Immaculate Conception Church by Rev. W. H. Finnick, with burial in the parish cemetery. A wreath from Marlboro High School class of 1914 honored her, with bearers John Crotty, John Lynch, Fred Tighe, L. A. Galvin, Irving Keefe, and Michael Doyle.

Mary Brennan Ry Brennan Hudson St Immaculate Conception W. H. Finnick Marlboro High School John Crotty John Lynch Fred Tighe L. A. Galvin Irving Keefe Michael Doyle

Stores Open Nights Across City For Holiday Shopping

The city mercantile committee decides stores will stay open every night from December 18 to December 24 to aid holiday shoppers. Board of Trade chairman Joseph F. Cosgrove announced the plan at city hall Friday. An executive committee banquet is set for January 20 with speakers to be secured. The arrangements committee includes President John P. Rowe and Secretary John E. Rice among others.

Mercantile Committee Board of Trade Joseph F. Cosgrove City Hall Rowe John P. Rowe John E. Rice Edgar Weeks Stillman R. Stevens The Peoples Bank

Burial in Maplewood for 95 Year Old James A. Smith

The funeral for James A. Smith who died in Brooklyn after an accident was held Sunday. The body arrived by New Haven railroad at 9.41 and was taken to Maplewood cemetery for services conducted by Rev. H. J. Ballentine. He was 95 years and 1 month old, and his son married Cr. Albee’s sister.

James A. Smith Brooklyn N. Y New Haven Railroad Maplewood Cemetery H. J. Ballentine

Costume Party at Home of Miss Blanche Boyd

A merry crowd gathered at the Newton Street home of Miss Blanche Boyd on Friday for a costume party. Games, ice cream and cake were served, followed by a lively program featuring solos, dances, readings and costumed guests such as Athenian goddess Delina Comeau and Japanese Blanche Boyd.

Avery Blanche Boyd Newton St Anna Quinlan Florence Taylor Anna McDonald Anna MacDonald Florence Parks Tyrene Lynch Delina Comeau Florence Helen Parks Florence Cogswell Red Riding Hood Jemina Johhnie Joakes Delia O’connell Dorothea Burke Alice Ryan Jennie Morse Rita Capen A. L. Capen Clifton Findley

Herbert W. Smith Returns from Boston Odette Co Tour

Herbert W. Smith comes home after five weeks touring with the Boston Odette Co. The group gave 30 concerts across Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio and Michigan to strong reception. Smith visited Canyon coal mines in Pennsylvania and keeps a miner’s ramp as a souvenir before resuming roles as baritone soloist at Central Church and Dr Gifford's Church in Boston.

Herbert W. Smith Boston Odette Co West Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Michigan Smith Great Canyon Central Church Dr. Gifford Boston

Sunshine Club Hosts Christmas Gift Sewing Session

Miss Bessie Bond and Miss Carrie Williams hosted a Sunshine club gathering at Bond's Highland street home. Matrons Mrs. A C Lamson and Mrs. E H Kingsbury oversaw hospital sewing for Christmas gifts. The group adjourned to enjoy ice cream crackers and cake, with Frances Tourtellotte as president.

Bessie Bond Carrie Williams Sunshine Club Miss Bond Highland St A. C. Lamson E. H. Kingsbury Frances Tourtellotte

Former Parishioners Hear Adams Lecture on Italy

The Methodist church welcomed Rev. L. W. Adams for a lecture on Italy attended by about 150 views. Mr. and Mrs. Adams recently took the trip, and Mrs. Adams is expected to continue the talk later for the parishioners. The vestry was well filled.

Yellowstone Park Rosalie M. Simpson Fayville Marlboro Mary L. Campbell Grace Campbell Cecilian Ladies’ Quartet Boston Simpson Doris Bartlett J. W. McDonald W. A. Allen Mary A. Campbell Eliza Rock Jennie Gannon J. A. McCloskey Methodist Church L. W. Adams Italy

Recount of three wards shows no material change

Recount of votes in Wards 1 6 and 7 in City Clerk P J Murphy s office found no material change from the original counts. Ward 7 tallied Williams 211 Chamberlain 210 with protestations resolved. Ward 1 Donahue Flansburg and O Toole totals adjusted. Ward 6 Gallagher Stevens Howe Tayntor tallies reported.

P. J. Murphy Chester W. Williams Alderan John A. Chamberlain Messrs. Williams Chamberlain Ae Winfield Pee Met O'Halloran Flansburg O’toole Gallagher Stevens Howe Tayntor

Wedding at Holy Trinity Church Sunday

A very pretty wedding took place in Holy Trinity Church on Sunday. The ceremony was described with traditional highlights and the couple received well wishes from attendees.

Holy Trinity Church

Mrs. Mann Recovers After Gentle Operation

Mrs William Mann of Howland Street is reported to be improving after a gentle operation at the Carne Hospital in Boston. The update notes steady recovery and favorable signs from the medical team.

William Mann Howland St Carne Hospital Boston

Davitt Leases Berwick Theatre For Moving Pictures

John Davitt of this city has leased the South Berwick town hall in Maine for six months to show moving pictures. A competing bidder offered more, but Davitt secured the lease with a bold bid. Miss Sadie Davitt will play the piano there.

John Davitt South Berwick

Martin Dalton Named Candidate for Street Superintendent

Martin Dalton is a candidate for street superintendent. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dalton and educated in this city. He joined City Engineer J Bigelow’s office years ago and worked there before joining Worcester city engineer staff. He lives with his parents and travels here nightly.

Martin Dalton Dalton Liberty Sr J. ¥. Bigelow Worcester

Floral tributes mark funeral service for Mrs. Rigney

Funeral held at St. Marys Church with John B. Chagnon and Joseph Lapierre in attendance. Interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery under Louis bearers and Magloire Char Jr, James Conway, Dosithe Bernard, and Thomas Doyle. Floral tributes include wreaths of lilies roses and pinks from Edn Rigney Marlboro lodge and others.

John Rigney X. Larivieree John B. Chagnognon Joseph Lapierre Immaculate Conception Cemeery Louisers M. BE. I Bear Magloire Char Jr James Conway Dosithe Bernard Thomas Doyle G Lets Edn Rigney Marlboro Lodge D. & Club Henry E. Sawyer Dervle Thomas Ily

Unclear Names Surface in Fragmentary Card Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including James Gallagher and Frank Rigney among others like S. Frank Herbert Barrett and Mr and Mrs M J Crotty. No clear event, place, or date evident. reads as a partial listing in a classified or notices section.

James Gallagher S. Frank Herbert Barrett Frank Rigney M. J. Crotty

Richer Elected President of Societe Laurier Meeting

At a largely attended meeting Societe Laurier elected leaders for the board and building committee. Officers include President Richer and Vice President Pregs ee with Joseph Lavigne as financial secretary and Honorius Rougeau as treasurer. Members total over 300 in a flourishing society.

Societe Laurier Preg.s Ee Edward Robert Fin Joseph Lavigne Joseph Savoie Treas Honorius Rougeau Lucien Blanchette Arthur Rougeau Alex Senecal Gideon Goulet Bissonnette Olivier Lefebre Henry Murid Hamel J . Lac

Minstrel Show Set for January 5 and 6 at Prin cess Theatre

Senator McCare will host a minstrel show by F. C. Curtis camp West City and Melvin Walker camp Westboro and A A Powers camp Hudson planned for January 5 and 6 with C F McCarthy as interlocutor and P G Col leary directing rehearsals and production in Hudson.

F. C. Curtis Melvin Walker Westboro

Banquet Honored Superior Court Jurors Weeks and Spearell

Henry P. Weeks and Charles W. Spearell attended a banquet for superior court jurors who served last spring. The event took place on a Saturday night at ten and included an evening at the theater.

Charles W. Spearell Superior Court Thea

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baptist Ladies G. A. R. Hall Edith Whitman Rosalyn Warner Pearle Sanford Imogene Forbush Louis Ingalls Clarence Marshall Ralph Charlton A. M. M.laughlin Frank McKenzie H. 8. Bartlett C. S. Hyde George Rathburn Merle Casavant A. A. Collins J. H. Hurlburt B. P. Smith O. W. Halladay BE. F. Sanford J. H. Morrison Blandin Jennie Harrington Edna Guilds Herbert Vining Alfred Lagoff Elizabeth Hurlburt Walter Wood Guy Graham Ralph Whitman Monroe Brigham A. M. Pickering Ingalls King Saul Hudson Maynard Acton Eddy Sumner C. Gage Samuel Churchill Henry Price Luther Carney George BP. Allen Gardner Drew Ellis Alexander Clarence Tyler Fred Trowbridge Maplewood Woman's Club Mrs. Simpson MR. Adams New England Denholm McKay Co Worcester, Massa Central New England Toyland Grace Emily ‘Gibson Ralph Akroyd William H. Donaghue Percy Cameron William Pratt Grover Gondry Leo Monte Frank Waters Harold Archer Winnie Gibson Raymond Caldwell W. H. Osmond Mill St Miss Gibson Girls' Friendly Society Mrs. Akroyd Edinboro St Philip Gibson Girls’ Friendly Michael Burke Bramingham Rd Akroyd Curtix John. Davitt Berwick Richer McCare
Search Courier

Search the Concord Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Concord Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication