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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
6
Advertisement lists subscription prices and terms for Walter B. Morse and Walter P. Frye at 161 Main Street. Copies to Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton are offered with rates for yearly six months and three months in advance.
Twenty three of forty girls interested in joining Camp Fire Girls met at Mary Parker home to form a local group. Esther was named leader and Mary Parker appointed Milan to oversee the camp setup. The group aims to promote outdoor life under female supervision, similar to the Boy Scouts.
David from Massachusetts Agricultural College Amherst is home at his parents' Lexington Road residence for vacation. Grace Tuttle arrives from Mount Holyoke College and will spend the Christmas period at her Walden Street home.
During rounds in Concord Junction Archie Simpson, meat inspector, noted meat in three barrels at Acton near the Con reverie area. He alerted the Sage Endo Company and the ETE Company that none of the meat had left the house, suggesting containment and investigation.
A well known Medford figure, owner of River View laundry and other enterprises, has built a reputation through successful laundry operations and multiple business ventures in the area.
An advance notice from Concord Mass. informs of a meeting at the bank on Tuesday Jan 13 1914 at 345 PM to choose directors and discuss other business. C Fay Heywood cashier announces the call and location. Also a separate ad offers furnished rooms at 15 Everett Street.
The ceremony took place in Concord with Rev. Loring B. Macdonald officiating. Miss Keyes wore white satin and veil, attended by Margaret Titcomb, while Harold Orendorff coordinated decor. The reception featured a buffet lunch, red carnations, and music, as guests offered best wishes for their Maine studies and future life together.
The Cord Association plans a Thursday 8 o'clock event with two act plays. The Nettle features Miss Shepard and Thomas Ryan, Pa's New Hour stars Frank Hubbard Samuel H. Je William Da vis Miss Bertha Wilson and Margaret Graveson. Samuel H. Tutth supervises. A music program and dance follow. Executive committee includes Edward B. president, Miss Ethel G. Hoyle, Miss Dorothy Toneiory, George L. Prescott, James P. Qu'Con, Thomas W. Hopkins and others. Proceeds go to the high school gate fund. Tickets priced reasonably.
A Christmas program at Trinitarian church featured white gift decorations and a sermon by Rev. G A Tewks bury with gifts sent to the House of Good Will in Boston and Albania India. An English folk song recital at Star Dorset England drew a large audience with Dorothy Rosa lind Cynthia in Victorian dress and harp accompaniment.
Miss Emily Whitney returns from Ashburnham for Christmas. At about 9 46 p m a chimney fire occurred at F Alcott St Pratt residence on Main. Miss Dorothy Davis home from Staunton Va for holidays. Miss Fred a student at Smithee returns home for the holidays. Himalé of India studying with Dr B hover visits. George H H ill at home on Ford St convalesces and expects to reopen his store soon. A visitor from Jersey City N J spends time at his home.
The Automobile Association of theMass and National A A A held its annual election at Torreyeau Vialle's office Saturday evening. G. Walter was reelected as vice president and treasurer, with the board of directors totaling about 20.
Lost Thursday evening between 6 and 7 a lean bill bag containing money likely to be bills. Please return to 16 Sudbury Rd for a reward.
The Senior hop in Baton Hall drew the largest crowd in years. Chaperoned by Messrs Goddard and Doolittle and Mrs Kent, the event featured orange decor, Christmas greens, mistletoe centerpiece, music by a trio of young women, and continuous punch service.
Christmas Day services begin at 6 AM and 8 PM with a sermon by Rev A. Eee on Christ is the Cradle. A youth event follows Saturday at 7 PM. A Scandinavian Christmas will feature a tree, refreshments, and gifts for all. Free admission. choir performs and children present a short program.
A list of names appears for advertised letters including James R Brown marriage John Hall Herald Harkness P M William H San James Sherman F M Swan I Ren Henry M fates As Cuddy Miss Grace Daily Miss E En delle Mrs Roy W Leach Miss Annie J Read Mrs G E Thayer Mrs Annie e Mrs William Thompson Mrs J A Wheelock Mrs EB J Welch Miss Ollie Wood
We express gratitude to those who offered kindness and assistance in our sorrow. Special thanks to Concord Maynard and Hudson Railway employees, First Parish Church, and all relatives and friends. Mary A. Conant Chas. A. Conant Blanche A. Jones.
The Enterprise outlines support for forming a league, praising the Clever Writer's past season and urging local players and fans to back the effort. It notes Manager Pent did not receive an invitation to a Bedford meeting on the 29th and calls for turnout to boost Concord’s standing and attendance.
Due to new town hall laws the Concord Lyceum moves its next show to Monument hall. The West Acton amateur club The Players, formed in 1887, will present Jerome K. Jerome’s four act comedy The New Lady Bantock on January 7 in Concord, offering an out of town performance by a high class cast.
The document lists sub committees for Concord School Committee including Helieatic science with Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Blood and Dr. Chamberlin. Commercial with Thos F Shaughnessy Brigham Thomas Hollis. Teachers and salaries with Mrs. Wood Mrs. Blood and Mr. Russell. Text Books and Supplies with Fr Flaherty Mrs Wood and Mrs Blood. Repairs and maintenance with Mr Russell Mr Brigham and Dr Chamberlin. Finance with Mr Wheeler Mr Shaughnessy and Mr Hollis. Manual Training with Mr Hollis Mrs Blood and Dr Chamberlin. Transportation with Mr Brigham Mr Russell and Dr Chamberlin. new school with Rev Fr Flaherty Mrs Emerson Ripley Peter Bulkely Mr Wheeler Mr Shaughnessy. West Concord with Mr Shaughnessy and Mrs Blood.
The Housewives class of the Woman's club schedules its first meeting Tuesday December 30 at 9 oclock at Mrs Richard F Wood Main St. The five lesson course costs up to a dollar. Carolyn Webber will discuss The Care and Management of a House. On Monday January 5 Wilmot R Jones speaks on The Physical Life of the Child at Mrs Leslie R Moore s at 8 oclock. Open to interested persons.
A Christmas carol service is planned for Wednesday at 3 30 in Trinity church with Christmas morning services at 10 45. After the service the Sunday school children will sing and a Christmas party follows in the parish hall replacing the rector's residence as in past years.
Harmony lodge A. O. U. W. elected Master Workman George B. Macomber and nine other officers for the 1914 year at Thursday’s meeting. District Deputy William Alcort urged postponing installation to February to allow a stronger suite. The lodge voted to delay the installation until its first February meeting.
The First Church holds a vesper service next Sunday December 28 at five. A chorus of 25 performs The Mor of Glory cantata by Fred W. Peace directed by Clarence Hay of Boston. Soloists include Mrs Arthur Bb Cla and bass. W Lawrence Cook accompanies on the organ.
Second Offertoire on Christmas Themes by Guilmant paired with Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah as a pastlude. Boston vocal teacher and long‑time music director Mr Hay leads at the First Snatch of Boston.
Donald Campbell Clark died Friday morning in Bangor after a lingering illness. His death, thought critical for some time, occurred the same day as his son Kenneth's wedding to Miss Keyes of this town. The funeral was held Monday in Bangor and the body interred in Oldtown in the family lot.
Kenneth B. Cook now works in Watertown Conn and will stay at his Hubbard street home over the holidays. David Potter assists at Richardson drug store during John Rhinehardt's vacation. Herbert Nealey has moved from Concord Junction to this town and rooms with Ernest Hinsenetbee. Barrett to enter Leis Agricultural College January first.
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