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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
3
Fragmented ad notes huge value in broken lots of merchandise from Rema with very low prices aimed at appealing to buyers good judgment. It promises money back or receipts plan and a “Half your money back then all” offer, mentioning bottle wood and a cat ark in unclear phrasing.
Fragmentary note mentions New Year 1915 and readiness of fixtures and tires. It calls for skilled mechanics to complete work and asks readers to request an estimate. No clear event, persons, or organizations are identifiable from readable text.
The passage likens a lawyer to a carpenter able to file a bill split a hair craft a logical argument organize a case frame an indictment empanel a jury and manage court proceedings in varied skilled tasks.
The article notes the present crown of the English king was forged for Queen Victoria. It details the principal jewels drawn from older crowns and highlights the great stone gifted to the Black Prince by Peter the Cruel after the 1367 Navarrete battle. It also mentions Henry V wearing it at Agincourt in 1415.
Fragmentary note discusses atmospheric pressure as a fact and mentions a hazy man of uncertain size. References a pressure of about fourteen tong and an exerted force, with unclear context and missing details.
Maynard Christmas program of the Meth dist church primary department featured two festooned trees with gifts. The event included hymns readings and solo numbers by named local children. Kris Kringle appeared distributing gifts after the program, with a horse and sleigh borrowed from Sudbury for the occasion.
Sunday school children led a Christmas program at the Glendale Street church with adults in attendance. Jacob Laurila gave a stirring address and Hilja Tuikka sang solos as a star decorated hall created a festive scene. Readings and dialogues featured Lillian Mattson Seida Marmas Hilda Hanninen Helen Manty and others.
Leon Frye narrowly escaped serious injury on Wednesday afternoon when a runaway horse and sleigh struck him and his companion Mrs. Eva Frye as they stood in front of Stanley's store. The pair were knocked to the ground and bruised by the horse’s contact near Lloyd's 5 10 and 26¢ store as an automobile passed by.
The Christmas cantata Rose of Bethlehem was repeated at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening December 20 after strong requests. Howard A. Wilson led the performers with the church choir and Sunday school members delivering enhanced voices and acting.
Christmas was observed with 6 AM carols at the Finnish Mission church followed by a 6 PM Sunday school concert. The lengthy program featured over 100 numbers including poems readings dialogues speeches Bible recitations vocal solos duets quartets selections and chorus singing by a 20 voice boys chorus and a 40 voice girls chorus. Presents were distributed to children from two Christmas trees and refreshments were served.
The Enterprise notes a historic rush at the local express office as drivers load teams amid peak holiday traffic. Special baggage cars filled with wool moved from yards to multiple destinations, reflecting unusually strong volume.
The books of the town departments will close for the fiscal year Saturday evening. This will cause hardship in January collections for water department and cemetery commissioners. Overseers of the poor face heavy demands. January losses will be felt by cemetery commissioners though departments remain within appropriations.
Mr and Mrs John Webster celebrated the 20th wedding anniversary at their Concord Street home. Christmas Eve open house welcomed many friends with music refreshments and carol singing as the central feature of an evening of congratulations.
Unity Circle No. 4, 1. C, of 4, held its annual election of officers. Pina Leng Sheridan was chosen president, Sara B. as vice president, Nellie Connolly secretary, Margaret Keegan treasurer, Jane Keegan trustee, Kathryn Wilder 1st guide, Mrs Joseph Melchiondo S. treasurer, Mary McEvoy guardian, Paine court physician. A party was voted for and installation set for Monday evening January 26.
A horse owned by Mr Lensl of North Sudbury startled pedestrians near the corner of Main Street and Et Re street as it reared and bolted toward a watering trough. A man and woman escaped unharmed, with bystanders reporting the frightful episode as the horse moved away.
Brief clash outside George H. Gut’s Main Street jewelry store spurs the crowd as a restless horse blocks the doorway. Onlookers describe a tense moment before the animal is led away and traffic resumes.
Watch night service Thursday at 8 o'clock with Rev as speaker. At 9 a literary program led by Hiram Parkin. 10 p m collation by Ladies Aid. 11 p m consecration by pastor. New Year consecration Sunday with Lord's Supper. Sunday school at noon led by E Taylor and Samuel Parker. Epworth League juniors 4 30 p m seniors 6 p m.
Rev. Frederick N. Rutan outlines a New Year Resolution meeting at 7 20 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday worship at 10 45 includes communion and reception of new members. Sunday school at noon. OT lessons begin. Y P S C B meets at 6 p.m. Christmas pageant follows at 7 p.m.
The authorities assure us that the evolution of species does not necessarily imply that all men descended from a single line. They argue that multiple races of men may have arisen independently in different lineages.
Albert Woodlock, a Globe writer and nephew of Mrs Burke, reports Jimmy Lent led last week’s alley scores with a 124. Lent won the turkey prize with three strings while George Stewart dated 947 in the turkey roll and Ian Lent claimed the second prize.
Ketonen dominated Hanson throughout the bout winning the second fall in forty four seconds and taking a stake equal to sixty percent of the gate receipts. Ketonen left Mechanics Hall with ten points while Hanson gained nothing as the aggressive challenger claimed a clear victory and broader recognition.
A captain argues he is owed money and presents a sixty pound note from Serjeant Willoughby as proof. The judge, Lord ose, demands clearer payment terms as the matter escalates in court.
A fragmentary line notes the pheasant value tied to a hidden aid or event. The text remains unclear but hints at a valuation tied to concealment or undisclosed factors.
Muddled text suggests a local figure named Eben discusses chances and a man who is hopeful to land a good job. The excerpt hints at community sentiment about luck and employment prospects without clear names or dates.
A terse reflection cites stupidity and darkness of mind as pervasive enemies. Carlyle notes many sources of darkness and singles out self conceit as the chief source in this universe. The quote frames a moral critique across human folly and moral failure.
A fragmented notice records John Gove spending Christmas in Dover and B B Coolidge visiting Springfield with sister Mur ray and Arthur Underwood taking a trip home, outlining holiday movements in vague terms.
A fragment shows a character asking about a room and a woman’s response of ignorance. The scene shifts to a man turning away and requesting directions to a room, creating a tense moment in a domestic setting.
A concise reflection on how friendship strengthens a man’s character and social ties, suggesting that companionship grows with shared effort, trust, and mutual support across life's ventures.
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