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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
8
A Middlesex school dormitory was destroyed by fire Thursday at noon with help from Junction Exira and Belmont fire crews. The three story dormitory, built in 1901 for about 55000, suffered total loss with upper floors badly damaged and ground floor flooded. Reconstruction likely to begin after the blaze, which started around 3 30 pm.
A plan to hold a Saturday evening rendezvous at Concord to link with the Boston train departing at 14.30 to accommodate Maynard patrons wishing to attend the theatre.
Advertisement rate notice from H. L. Whitcomb offering 16 foot tine ads payable in advance at 10 cents per tine or partial 2 line insertions. Copy limits set at six words per de, read in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury.
The stockholders of the Concord National Bank of Concord will be at their banking house on Tuesday the 12th, 1915 at 3 45 o'clock p m for the choice of directors and other business that may come before the meeting. Fay Heywood, Cashier. Concord Mass December 9 1914.
Classified notice seeks a short term dwelling in Concord for six weeks or two months or a small apartment for housekeeping. Apply to D. A. Baldwin, Concord, Massachusetts.
Classified notice seeks a trustworthy, competent couple to fill a position after January 1. Applicants should be reliable and able to perform duties with integrity. Contact details are unavailable in the fragment.
Local notes list purchases of classic cars by Dr. Whiton and Rollin M. Gallagher, a nurse student home for Christmas, church meetings, coal business transfer, and a Holy Name union gathering. Community events include a Turkey farm article, Road Builders convention reports, Christmas programs, lodge trips, Belgian relief sewing sessions, and a Burns Night Lyceum entertainment at Cord Lyceum.
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co moved its central office to the Friend block at Main and Walden streets in Concord on Dec. 19 at 9.05 PM. The No. 1 common battery switchboard began operating with 11 operators, handled 2500 local calls and 600 toll calls daily, and featured two trunk lines to Ayer and several to Boston. The change promises improved service as subscribers adjust to new equipment and arrangements.
A large Concord audience attended a Sunday afternoon concert at the First Parish Meeting House directed by Thomas Whitney Surette. Brahms Song of Fate opened and closed the program, with Frederick B. Lowell dazzling in two solos, and the mixed chorus and orchestra providing rich accompaniment.
The 11 a m car ran 40 minutes late and riders faced downtown stays or walks as the snow disrupted Marlboro to Concord service. A snow plow attempted to aid, but delays persisted with B and W trains also off schedule. Miss Cutter of The Enterprise reported longer travel times, noting a four and a half hour trip instead of about one hour twenty.
The First Parish plans a Christmas vesper service on Sunday December 27 at 5 o clock. Soloists include Mrs Arthur B Hitchcock Jr and violinist Carl Peirce with organ and a Pastoral Sonata. The program features Mendelssohn Elijah arias and works by Granier and Wieniawski alongside hymn and prayers.
New England fruit growers urged better grading and packing to improve marketability. Concord High School agricultural department will run an evening class on packing apples starting January 4 at 7 30 PM. A $1.00 materials fee applies. Register early via Albert W. Doolittle, Agricultural Instructor, Concord Mass.
Willow Rebekah lodge held its annual election of officers Monday night and conferred the Rebekah degree. A collation followed under Mrs. Donovan’s direction. Officers chosen include N. G. Miss Lillian Williams, vice grand Miss Clara Pettigrew, rec. sec. Miss Caroline Kingman, fin. sec. Mrs. George Keith, treas. Mrs. Donovan, trustees Mrs. Clara Dye, Mrs. Alice Montague and Melvin Watson. Installation and appointees will occur January 18.
The Trinity Church announces the pastor will lead Sunday pulpit services with Morning subject The True Valuation of Life. Evening song service at 7 15 commemorates year end with an address The School of Time. Sunday school meets at 12 Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and Scandinavian service at 8. A Christmas children vesper was well attended last Sunday at 6.
A Christmas week notice highlights Miss Fisher's Junior English class presenting scenes from The Merchant of Venice in Eaton hall. The pupils organized and performed the program, earning praise for their effort. Limited trolley service on C M & H street for holiday travelers Thursday and Friday.
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