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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

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Bedford Lawyer Tufts of Dorchester Dies Suddenl y While Out With Son

Dorchester lawyer George J Tufts esquire died suddenly Sunday evening near the Bedford Chelmsford town line while walking with his son Frank Lawrence Tufts of Winchester in search of a Christmas tree for his grandson. The 6 oclock death led to transportation to the Bedford police station and later to the Lexington undertakers.

George J. Tufts Dorchester Chelmsford Bedford Tufts State St Boston Frank Lawrence Tufts Winchester North Road Pedford Hufts Chamberlain Concord Marshall Lexington

Prohibition Vote Reported From National Headquarters

At national Prohibition headquarters a statement shows the Prohibition candidate won 227 754 votes in 37 states last November and estimates 25 437 votes in three other states. The total exceeds earlier eastern estimates by about 25 000 votes.

Chicago National Prohibition Headquarters Prohibition Mnade

Author Ik Marvel Donald Mitchell Dies in Edgewood

Donald Mitchell aged 84, the author who used the nom de plume Ik Marvel, died at his Edgewood home after an illness of several months. His two sons and five daughters were at his bedside.

New Laven Donald &. Mitchell Ik Marvel Edgewood

Maynard Miss Minnie Green Guest In Marlboro

Maynard Miss Minnie Green visited friends in Marlboro recently. A Hudson dancing school hosts a Friday night event and a note urges attendance to share details. Contractor Price plans a waiting station on Boon Road for the I M V st railway project. DeLee's Pharmacy offers Fenway Dutch cocoa to shoppers. Theatre runs Friday night in Concord with no late train. Nason street window displays at Delee's Pharmacy showcase family gifts.

Minnie Green Marlboro Hudson Price Boon Road I. M. & Vi. St. Railway DeLee’s Pharmacy Concord Nason St Delee's Pharmacy

Congregational Church Notes Details Christmas Service Programs

The morning service features soloists Miss Beatrice Sunderland violinists Herbert Mallinson and Robert W. Carter with anthems and offertories by B Godard and others. Evening services include Christmas hymns and carols. The Y P S C E officers are listed with Miss Ethel Butterworth as president and Miss Irene Martin as vice president. The Baracca class held a supper and the Sunday school annual meeting is Jan 3. The Christmas tree exercises are set for next Thursday and the annual church meeting with officer elections is the first Wednesday in January with a supper hosted by church ladies.

Beatrice Sunderland Herbert, Mallinson Robert W. Carter Israel Berceuse B. Godard Song of the Angels Ethel Butterworth Irene Martin Marion Blanchard Mabel Morris Ella Baxter Baracca

Acton Triumphs Over Littleton In Weekend Match

West Acton defeated Littleton at the Nasan stalleys Saturday evening for their first victory over the Littleton team. A rematch is scheduled for Thursday evening.

West Acton Littleton Nasan Stalleys Acton Peore

Death of Herman Sherer Respected Town Resident

Herman Sherer, a longtime resident born in Germany, died Sunday afternoon at 5 30 at his Main Street home after a long illness. Survived by two sons and two daughters all residing in town. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon with Rev. E F Hunt officiating. burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

Herman Sherer Main St Mr Sherer Germany Amesbury Charles Herman Benjamin Brown Augusta Warren E. F. Hunt Glenwood Cemetery

Sudburd 2 S H E basketball team routs Maynard 53 to 13

Sudbur 2 S H E defeated Maynard H S 53 to 13 on Saturday night. William Baldwin leaves Rae Hathaway's squad to visit his grandmother in Washington DC. M E church ladies held annual fair and supper with candy jellies preserves and 60 aprons for sale. Fish pond prizes drew crowds and chicken pie supper proceeds were strong.

Maynard H. 8S Teais William Baldwin C. Rae Hathaway Washington, D. C M.E. Church

Community Notes From Carlisle Area Events

Mr and Mrs James Anthony attended the State Grange in Worcester last week. An oyster supper by the YP C BE will be at Thomas Duren home Tuesday evening. Unitarian church boys prepare a minstrel show for January. The birthday club met Mrs W S Ricker last Wednesday. supper and social pleasures highlighted the gathering.

James Anthony State Grange Worcester Y. P C. BE Thomas Duren Unitarian Church

Local Birthday Celebration Honors Miss Long

A community gathering celebrated Miss Long's birthday with friends and neighbors. Attendees shared well wishes and presented small gifts as part of a neighborhood tribute.

Sudbury Briefs and Holiday Church Notice

Miss Ethel Chisholm travels to Southbridge for a few weeks. C Larned Willis visits his mother Mrs W Walker in town. Selectmen order dogs restrained or muzzled until February 1. Mrs HK M Ellins and son visit her parents. W B Miles family attend funeral in Arlington Heights. wife dies suddenly of heart trouble. Special Christmas services in Memorial church Rev Whiting preaches The Prime of Life. Choir to be enlarged. guest musicians. Evening program includes Sunday school entertainment.

Ethel Chisholm Southbridge C. Larned Willis Waltham W. Walker W. B. Miles Arlington Heights Whiting Old South Church A. L. Hicks George A. Gordon John Milton Milton

Grange Fair and Sale Set for December 17 at Sudbury Grange

Sudbury Grange schedules a fair and sale at Grange Hall on Thursday December 17 starting at 8 PM with fancy articles aprons domestics and confectionery for sale. A lunch with tea coffee cocoa sandwiches pastry ice cream will be served. If severe weather postponement to the next suitable day.

Sudbury Grange Hall

Sudbury Selectmen Order Dogs Muzzled Until Feb 1, 1909

At a December 8, 1908 meeting the Sudbury selectmen ordered all dogs within town limits to be muzzled or restrained from running at large. The order remains in force until February 1, 1909. Certified by selectmen Waldo Stone Frank Goodnow George Haynes.

Selectmen of Sudbury Selectmen

Flapjack party crowns winners at Longs birthday bash

A flapjack party at Mr and Mrs James W Longs celebrated their daughter Ethel s birthday anniversary. Guests received frying pans and turners as prizes while ribbons matched to indicate drawing orders. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph Grenier Miss Olga Hanson and Mrs Ernest Edson. Supper followed with flapjacks maple syrup fruit nuts and more.

James W. Long Ethel Joseph Grenier Olga Hanson Ernest Edson

Littleton Notes and Weekend School Outlines

Rev J N Lary of Nashua preached at the Baptist church on Sunday. Schools close Friday for a two week vacation with reopening planned. Taw Stiles' home project in progress by Need ham and Fletcher. Littleton High Junior class to host a class party at town hall Friday night. Rev Mr McDonald of East LeKington preached at the Unitarian church with Mr Drummond. Mr and Mrs Charles Magorty of Cochituate and Miss Eva M O Neil of Shirley visited the McNiff home Sunday. Woman's club drama "The

Bedford Civic Club Louis Pfeiffer South St Ss. W. Young John Stuart Young York Beach Mr. Young Herman Lips Roger Brown Bedford Coal & Grain Co Crescent St Mr. Brown Mr. Lips J. N. Lary Nashua Baptist Church Vacaton the Common Needham & Fletcher Littleton High School Town Hall Mr. McDonald East Lekington Unitarian Church Mr. Drummond Charles Magorty Cochituate Eva M. O’neil Shirley Mirs P. McNiff Woman's Club

Cameron Pride event draws crowds from town and beyond

The Cameron Pride, shown in the town hall on Monday and Wednesday evenings, drew a large audience from both the town and surrounding areas, marking a great success.

Cameron Town Hall

Local Notices and Holiday Happenings in Bingville

Concord Wisconsin items report visitors and guests, shop ads by Finney Holt and L N Fowler, scarlet fever notes, violin recital by Reba Warren, Alaska lecture by Frederick M Brooks, ice house progress at Hatshop pond, Four Rubes barn dance, Ten Associates masquerade ball plans, search for 9 year old Dave Goodhue who wandered near Warner’s pond and was found near the Boston Harness shop.

Leonard Cousins James Dunlop, Jr Manchester N. H Lyceum Alaska Frederick M. Brooks Hatshop Pond Bingville Association Hall Ten Associates Dave Goodhue Pond St Warner’s Pond Boston Lyons

Cord Musical Club Holds Afternoon Recital at Mrs Goodwin’s

The Concord Musical Club met at Mrs. Leonard Goodwin’s Main Street home Tuesday. Members performed piano solos violin pieces and piano duets with Miss Barker Miss Freeman Miss Eckfeldt and others as accompanists including Mrs. Smith Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Jewell.

Concord Musical Club Leonard Goodwin Main St Les Sylphs Bachmann

Concord News Briefs From Willow Street To Johnson Street

Illness confines PB H Maker to Willow street home while Miss Maud Hunt aids at Christies during the holiday rush. Boston’s W H Howard guests at the Colonial Inn. J D Murray ill with pneumonia on Monument street. Concord clerks plan a dance as the Junction barn dance draws crowds. O K club to host a masquerade at town hall later this month.

PB. H. Maker Willow St Miss Maud Hunt Christie's

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Tufts OF Chelms Ford Road Alliance Samara Allen Court of Fame Harriette. Harris Grace Samantha Allen W. F. Litchfield Maynard Congregational Church Littleton Co McNiff Callahan A Nagle McDonald Robertus Love Corramnniessy Ros Virginia Old James Potomac Cavaliers Sudbur Carlisle Miss Long HK. M. Ellins New Britain,Conn C. W. Richardson Waldo Stone Frank W. Goodnow George A. Haynes Jack Kelly Providence George Poole Brockton P. W. Allen Finney & Holt L. N. Fowler Reba Warren Union Church Mrs. Leith MacDowell Morrill Miss Freeman Highlands Aes Miss Toad Sélos A Ardent Longings Nicode B Etude Mignonne Schutt Miss Eckfeldt Lalob Miss Todd Gavotte Ballet de Paris Helene von Gluck Braham Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Jewell W. H. Howard Colonial Inn J. D. ‘Murray Monument St William B. Gerry Hopkinton Clerks of Concord O. K A. B. Busch Wright Tavern I. D. K. Club R. L George A. King G. Murphy New Haven Keyes C. W. Locke Springfield Fred C. Locke Monument St. Co A. Sands John J. Busch Jacksonville Fla Etta Carroll Urquhart Newton Miona Faith Davis Monument ‘St Concord ‘Junction Susan F. Hinman Oberlin, O George W. Hinman Foochow China Herbert W. Smith J.D. Dimmock Hartford N.D BK. DuBois Freehold N. Y Warren L. DuBois Boyton Philsthea Club Grace Hunt Margaret Towle Lillian Penniman Concord High School Association Eaton Hall Eaton Concord Schools Fred S. Bosley Emiily L. Sohier Harvey Wheeler Prescott Keyes Alex E. Hoyle
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