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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
4
Christmastide reflections from Concord with a Henry C. Rolfe hymn, local notices of visits and entertainments, church services delayed by weather, a grass fire at McCallar place, and households from Mrs. Hosmer to the Abrams family sharing holiday gatherings and travel.
Over 150 friends gathered at the Trinitarian chapel to honor Mr. and Mrs. Mons Christofferson on their golden wedding anniversary. Rev. Thorpe and two pastors led speeches as Peveril Petersen played cornet solos and Ragna Petersen the piano. A $90 purse from relatives and friends was presented, and the couple expressed gratitude for 50 years of marriage. They have seven children and 22 grandchildren, with roots in Romesdal Norway.
Improved alleys spark a lively bowling season in Concord with a four cornered league from K of C Hibernians and Holy Name Society plus a town team. Prizes include two cups and a booby prize. The Christmas roll off crowned Moward Howley with John Olsen second as high three string totals reached 284 and 278 amid new balls and pins and rising patronage.
The Ea ton high school seniors held their annual Christmas hop in Ea ton hall Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6. About 90 students enjoyed decorations in blue and gold, with the C H S orchestra supplying music. Alumni attendance pleased organizers, and Miss Fisher and Miss Brown chaperoned beneath an American flag as punch flowed. The next event is a dance on January 29 with a planning committee listed.
Capt Peterson enforces strict drills for Company I and rounds up members not attending regularly. Several men were rounded up Monday night with one detachment sent to Maynard after four or five privates were found in that town.
Maynard players dissatisfied after a heavy defeat against Concord are reorganizing and consider another challenge. They believe the updated lineup gives them the right mix to beat Concord and entertain bold new ideas in Maynard.
The Concord bowling team defeated Maynard by 13 pins at local alleys last Thursday and plans to travel to Maynard this Thursday to repeat the win.
A long list of names associated with undelivered mail appears as advertised letters. Recipients include Howard Chifford Patrick Cullinan Elias George Thorwald Johnson Bernard Lovely and many others, care Joe Allen at 8 Hood Street.
A January 7 meeting in Eaton hall will feature four speakers from across the state discussing the benefits of a commercial course in Concord High School. The event, spearheaded by Thomas Shaughnessy and a committee including Edward Hmeson and Woodward Fridson, aims to inform residents about the program’s potential. The session begins at 8 oclock with Shaughnessy presiding.
Contractors Holbrook Cabo & Rollins ordered two large 24 by 80 mainsails to cover the Heath bridge amid the storm threat. Steam pipes to be installed and work will progress as crews scrape snow off steel to prevent ice, ensuring concrete adherence and swift completion in coming weeks.
A soda fountain was installed in the drug store of H. S. Richardson on Tuesday. It is one of the Puff er Manufacturing Co.'s handsomest models and follows a counter service pattern. A new cigar case with a floor-to-glass front will be installed soon.
A large Paul Revere engraving of The Concord Fight from April 19, 1775 has been secured by Mr. Abrams of The Colonial Inn and placed in its office. The 160 pound frame carries the scene of the North Bridge, minutemen,fight smoke, and retreating British.
Lester Tompkins leaves Monday for Madison Square Garden New York to enter several prize winning birds in the poultry show. He also ships crates of stock to Texas North Carolina Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Pennsylvania for orders received. The Concord National Bank shareholders meet January 11 1910 at 3 45 p m for election of directors and other business.
A historic blizzard left Joncard snowbound from Saturday night through Sunday with 17 percent inches of snowfall and large drifts. Churches canceled services as streets and sidewalks froze. city crews and road teams cleared paths for Monday trains, though rail service remained disrupted. Officials estimate the storm cost about $1500 to the town.
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