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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
5
Vesper service and morning concert featured soloists Mrs G Hollis Blake and Miss Edith Jewell with violin and organ pieces from Bach to Handel. soprano Miss Nativia Mandeville joined in afternoon selections with Miss Lang and Miss Jewell performing violin obbligatos and various sacred offerings.
Matthew Cullinane ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Cullinane Woodhart Lang was injured while sliding on Nashawtuc hill He struck a tree to avoid a double runner sustaining several broken ribs and possible internal injuries but those fears have faded and he will likely return home from Boston hospital this week
A dance party at the town hall Saturday night attracted 75 couples. The Ca dets' orchestra provided music from 8 to 12, contributing to the evening's enjoyment. Matr ons were Mrs Sherman Hoar Mrs Stedman Buttrick Mrs William Wheeler and Mrs H P Richardson. ushers included John Eaton Ripley Gage L Lindsay R E Goodwin George White D A Baldwin George Ware and Clement Ford.
George M. Moore of Maple Street spent the holidays near Boston. James Rogers, Arnold Street, visited Hudson relatives. Tyrus Maybay and George E. Laforme were Brackton visitors. Louise Slattery of Westboro stayed with Mrs. John Dalton on Liberty Street. Blanche Farrell returned to Lynn after visiting her mother on Ringold Street. Alma Dubois, visiting her aunt Mrs. Peter Herbert, returned to Hyde Haven. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Ryall and daughter came from Attleboro after Christmas with Mr. Ryall’s brother. Arthur Hollis returned to Boston after visiting Mrs. Hollis with her parents on West Street. Charles Lebo and two Lynn children visited Mrs. Lebo’s mother Mrs. Michael Farrell on Ringold Street. Joseph Costello returned to Southbridge after Christmas with his parents on Emmett Street.
Alec Dye continues to endure the old injury from his years of service with the Concord Junction Fire Department. The lingering pain reflects his past firefighter duties and ongoing health impact.
In a Sunday school vote on December 27 Herbert Shep ard was chosen superintendent and Miss Marguerite Leighton treasurer. The Ladies Union plans a Thursday meeting at 2 PM with Mrs. Benj. F. Russell. An annual roll call and church supper is set for January 3 with New Year sermon by Rev. Silas N. Adams and special music. Communion and new member reception follow. Week of Prayer runs January 4 onward with daily services except Saturday.
Bedford reports a busy period for local blacksmith shops as ice on roads boosts business. John McLaughlin, formerly in Boston B M railroad offices, has moved to Boston. Laurence Osborn departs for Newark New Jersey to resume machinist work. Friends wish him well. Bedford faces acute water shortages with only about six wells in the center supplying scarce water while townspeople await a town water supply.
Chief Edward Kelly investigates a South street basement break deemed an inside job. Neighbors heard the noise but occupants did not notice until the next day as a local detective works the case and the neighborhood awaits findings with anxiety.
Toledo reports a suit for 210000 alleges a conspiracy between T Affleck and Sidney A McManigal general manager of Columbus and Hocking Coal to defraud. It claims 590000 tons of coal were sold to Afflick Coal at 42 cents below market by McManigal to enrich themselves.
Elisha Hereford leaves $150000 after marrying Theresa C Holt’s sharp wit and thrift. His wife’s economy and bold move finance a new life as Hereford pursues an aeroplane dream, later wrecked but the couple retains control of the family funds.
The article recounts Signor Blitz the illusionist touring America about fifty years ago. He aids Rodman whose wife and two children are abducted by Indians by staging a dramatic magic display. Blitz dupes the tribe with feats using magnets ammo and electricity then helps Rodman reclaim his family and depart.
Miss Cora Warren returns to Hartford duties while Frank Hagar of Ironwood visits town. The Baptist Ladies Circle holds a January food sale. Rev. James F. Norcross lectures January 12 as part of the Lyceum series. Mrs. Annie Smith spoke to the Woman’s club on her overseas trip with stereopticon views. Esther McInnis spends Christmas at Idlewild. her siblings attend a North Chelmsford wedding. Invitations go out for Miss Annie Ford and Andrew J. Lane’s Brooklyn to Roxbury wedding on New Year’s Day. Home repairs continue for Mrs Grace Lawrence and the Stiles home under Fletcher and Needham. Christmas observed in schools with trees and programs. West school hears a story from Miss Kendall and a song from Mrs. Webber.
Mrs Charles Wright of King Street died Friday night from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday at home with Rev. C A Drummond officiating. She leaves a husband and two daughters.
Abraham Ruef, former San Francisco political boss, was sentenced to fourteen years in the state penitentiary by Judge Lawler for bribery involving the Schmitz board of supervisors and the United Railways overhead trolley franchise.
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