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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
3
Maynard residents share holidays with visitors from Groton Lawrence and Worcester. church events include Christmas trees at St. Bridget's and Congregational meetings, plus socials at the Twilight club cottage and Unity circle concert.
The undersigned express heartfelt appreciation for the kindness shown by many Maynard friends during our bereavement. Their acts of sympathy will be long remembered. Special thanks to those who contributed flowers. Pearl Bean Miss Bernice Bern
Fitchburg Massachusetts December 30. Mayor McMahon orders temporary suspension of Police Captain Wheeler and Lieutenant Irving after Henry Cartier died in a cell from a carbolic acid dose in a personal crisis. A patrolman found Cartier dazed outside the station and brought him in as intoxicated. Reverend Holmes alleged failure to treat, prompting charges against the officers in charge.
In Media Pennsylvania on December 30 the jury was completed for the double murder trial of Mrs M F Erb and her sister Mrs Catherine Beisel charged with killing Captain J C Erb. The defense cites self protection and says both women may testify. Several Talesmen faced challenges over views on capital punishment and conscience.
In Haston hall a two story frame building collapsed during a magistrate’s hearing for William Harwood charged with murderous assault. About a hundred people were carried down. Forty injured. Overcrowding blamed. Harwood unhurt.
Boston December 30. Cardendio F King broker found guilty on twenty seven counts in the superior criminal court for larceny and embezzlement from investors. Jury verdict came late at night after trial began December 16. Bail motion postponed as judge Schofield ruled four counts not guilty.
In Defe nse of Hains two witnesses testified Tuesday to alleged acts by Mrs Claudia Hains that defense lawyers say unsettled Captain Peter Hains. Samuel C Reid testified the captain spoke of marital troubles and appeared irrational while servant Minnie Rhone described incidents with Mrs Hains and William E Annis at the Hains home during the captain’s absence in the Philippines and alleged orgies at Fort Hamilton.
Maynard officials move to tax personal property and incomes over 2000 dollars under state guidance. Tax bills totaling 98000 dollars are issued with 44000 tied to one estate. Officials earning above the threshold face bills and plan to pursue all lawful collections.
An explosion at 6 45 Thursday morning at the glaze mill of the American Powder Co caused extensive property damage estimated at 5 000 dollars. About 10 000 pounds of powder were in the mill. the blast shattered windows across Concord and surrounding towns and was felt as far as Boston. No lives were lost in this incident, though two people died in a prior December 5 corning mill blast.
Maynard defeats Lakesides 22 to 21 as Mullally injures a thumb delaying the visitors. Maley and Kelley top Maynard scoring while Segrue leads the visiting effort. next week a new lineup featuring Segrue Corbett Desmond and Grebenstein will perform at Music Hall.
The Sunday vesper music at the Congregational church drew praise for Florence Salisbury and fellow soloists James Mallinson and William Baxter. Herbert Mallinson on violin enhanced the program with appealing selections.
A widespread view argues that home teams should not receive favorable treatment. The phrase reflects debate over fairness and crowd or officiating influence in competitive events.
A watch party is planned at the M. B. church Thursday night with preaching from 8 to 9, followed by supper by the Parsonage society and an entertainment from 9 to 11. A prayer service is scheduled 11 to 12. The post office reports its busiest Christmas period with heavy card and package traffic and Timothy Moynihan joining the regular staff.
Meagre reports from Roanoke describe a coal mine disaster at Lick Branch on the Norfolk and Western railroad. Four of fourteen men recovered are dead. fifty miners were at work, thirty six remain trapped. Rescue is slow and mine damage appears extensive. Cause unknown until rescuers reach the explosion seat.
A fire at Fort Fairfield Maine wiped out Edward J. Dorsey’s stable with forty tons of hay 400 bushels of oats and fifteen hogs burned along with sixteen horses. In Bath Maine the livery stable of Irving Praisant burned with an estimated six thousand dollars in losses. The cause is unknown. A Chicago post office report notes one mis addressed stamp per 146 mail pieces.
A Nashua endorsement from the Sisters of Holy Cross at 44 Chandler St. recommends Father John’s Medicine as a bronchial remedy and tonic for the weak. It notes several institution members used it with beneficial results.
Funeral services for B. B. Hooper were conducted by Rev. T. J. Judge at the Methodist church with quartet selections. Interment followed at Glenwood cemetery, under the escort of Trinity Commandery K. T. and Charles A. Welch lodge A. F. and A. M. Officials of the American Powder Co. attended along with many townspeople.
Mrs. Pearl Bean dies at age 37 after a life marked by charity and faith. A Randolph Vermont native, she lived in Maynard for over a decade and is mourned by husband and daughter Cora Berenice. The service in Amington was led by Rev. Charles H. Washburn with tenor Charles E. Wood providing consolation.
Maynard locals are urged to enter the poultry show with entries sent to Albert Whitney. Advertisements promote Village Creamery Butter and Haynes Special Coffee priced at 29 cents per pound after a 35 cent offer.
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