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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
8
South Acton reports schools closed for a week and residents on holiday visits in Worcester Manchester New Hampshire and Dorchester. Local events include an Old Folks dance in Exchange hall and a large Christmas gathering at various homes. Discussions continue on the L A and M street railway extension with public restlessness over delays.
The first communion of the year is planned after the morning service on Sunday in January. The L C will meet in the chapel on Thursday December 29 from 2 to 6 pm. A new heater should be ready by next Sunday ensuring a comfortable church. A Salvation Army representative failed to appear on December 18 due to a directions misunderstanding. an early rescheduled visit will be arranged.
Local notice announces C H Clark offers harness boot and shoe repair at reasonable prices in South Acton with focus on practical services for residents and visitors.
Miss Minnie Lynch of Rice street saw Santa Claus at a relative’s home in Brockton. Jeremiah Danehy of Rice street is recovering after a two week siege with pleurisy. J. K. W. Andrews & Son plan to convert their block in Southboro into a four tenement house. Mrs. Florence Lawin Pierce and her son of Vinalhaven Maine visit Mrs. PF Sawin. Sawin street resident Alphonse Lafleur is home from the city hospital after an operation.
Austin A Richardson longtime resident dies at home after short illness aged 60 He served in the 33rd Regt Mass Vol Infantry and suffered a measles illness affecting health He leaves a wife a son and two daughters Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with G A R ritual Burial in Mt Hope cemetery
We extend our sincere thanks to all who assisted us in our late bereavement in the loss of husband and father. Special gratitude to Isaac Davis Post 138 G. A. R. Mrs. Mary I. Richardson and family. West Acton, December 26, 1904.
The Babbitt Co Opticians invites readers to have eye fittings done at home without extra charge. Contact at No. 16 High Street Clinton or leave word at No. 30 Lawin Street Marlboro for convenient service.
Attorney General Moody filed a petition in federal court to enjoin the General Paper Company and 24 Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan paper firms from acting as a sales agent through the trust alleged to restrain interstate commerce and monopolize paper prices Newspapers say costs rose 60 percent while production did not Appalachia outlets and publishers pressed for action after compiling evidence of the alleged restraint of trade and price increases
The narrative notes the creation of a stock company named Tom Watson's Magazine to publish a monthly literary periodical. The corporation is capitalized at 125000 dollars and begins business with 8000 dollars in capital.
Baldwin airship California Arrow cannot return to Los Angeles after a trial flight because its motor failed. The craft landed several miles south of the city and faces repair as crews work to relight.
Albany dispatch reports Sheriff Barry of Cuyhoga county obtained the affidavit needed to correct Governor Herrick of Ohio's requisition for a warrant. The document, signed by the Cuyhoga County district attorney, is a transcript from the grand jury minutes charging Dr Leroy Chadwick with complicity in forging Andrew Carnegie's name on a $5 million note. The sheriff expects a swift grant and transfer once in Albany.
In police court John Bough is committed to await a requisition from New York authorities on conspiracy involving 150000 dollars. Separate reports note B A Morse of Calais, 20, pardoned by Governor Bell after serving a forgery sentence, as well as Munroe hearing where Samuel Untermyer seeks commitment and Bosee asserts attorney privilege over disbursed 2700 dollars.
New York report notes accusations of criminal libel and immorality regarding false statements allegedly circulated by Bert Talbot of central Pennsylvania, as stated by Herbert Noble, a city lawyer.
On December 28 a constitution led to the formation of the Pittsburg Peace Society. Andrew Carnegie becomes honorary president while Senators Penrose and Knox are named honorary vice presidents. A special arbitration committee will invite all parties involved in future labor disputes. Washington reports say Gompers and Morrison urged Taft to address Porto Rico issues in New York.
In Portland Oregon December the federal grand jury has named P Ormsby W H Davis C B Loomis H L Young George Sorenson and John Doe and Richard Roe in connection with land fraud cases now before the United States court there. Also Vienna reports Austrian Premier Von Koerber plans to resign due to a difficult position.
Miss Lona Eddy returns after illness while families report travel and visiting relatives in towns like Rockland Winchester and Somerville. Local workers shift roles at shops including Tower Bros machine shop and L T Jefts factory as youths finish school and engagements are announced.
Chicago December 28. C E Von Weiner who says he is Baron Von Weiner of the German army was arrested on a warrant from a hotel proprietor alleging he passed a worthless check and obtained money.
In Pensacola, Travis Johnson was murdered in Arlington club rooms with his head nearly severed. Marine engineer John Griffith is charged with the crime. The motive was probably robbery.
The Acton Centre column lists residents at home for holidays and vacations, guests from New York and Boston, and family gatherings. It notes school closure for a one week holiday, church events, a Boys club report on iron versus gold debate, sermons, and a farm sale with detailed inventory and cash terms.
P A Kirby works in the Main street factory. Officer J F Connors off duty Friday due to a cold. Donia Favreau home from St Anselm College for holidays. Day and evening schools closed Friday for two weeks vacation. W H Flynn home from Brighton Seminary for holiday. A S Mitchell concluded services at Labarre's barber shop. William Mitchell at M on han's barber shop in Carr's block. Daniel F Burke of Boston spent holiday with city friends. Mr and Mrs Wesley Holyoke welcomed a girl Fri. B Morrison went to Sanbornton New Hampshire for Christmastide. Clare Barton at home from Dartmouth College during vacation. Mrs Mary Parmenter Ames Place spent Christmas with relatives at Co F Potter Brown's University holiday. Grace A Croft home from Radcliffe College for Christmas vacation. Arthur Courtemanche home from Holy Cross College for Christmas.
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