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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
6
Children from the Trinitarian relations gathered at the church for a primary department event. Tables presented tableaux of Christmas scenes as older parishioners watched. Refreshments followed and all enjoyed a merry time together.
The article advises washing milk utensils in tepid water to prevent spots and keep the tins bright without causing harm. It emphasizes gentle cleaning and practical handling for household use.
A fragment explains how to hold your thumb upright and wet it to feel wind direction. The guide mentions using the wind’s pressure on the thumb as a quick indicator, a technique attributed to youth manuals like the Boy Scout Handbook.
The Concord Bank of Concord calls an annual meeting at its banking house on Tuesday morning to elect directors and handle any legal business. Fay Heywood, Cashier, notes the notice dated December 9 1914. Also appears a separate listing seeking a second girl and a laundress for the Chemberta Por hand in.
A week of social visits and local events is recorded with numerous guest appearances in Concord and nearby towns. Residents and visitors include Miss Ray Dailey in West Brookfield, Miss Rose McCuroe in Boston, and Loring Towle in Newton. Meetings drill down to lodge activities and a citizenship class in Concord with dates in January to March.
A report notes that 840000 men producing energy equal to 70000 horsepower would take 2520000 workers on an eight hour shift to move the vessel across the Atlantic. It claims the power of 2.5 million men is concentrated in a single engine.
The whaling ship White brought a rare right whale ashore off Brut te Columbia, valuable for its bone and worth about $20,000. This marked the first capture of its kind near that coast in several years.
A Nebraska court holds that a man who tries to separate two fighting dogs cannot recover damages from the owner of the dog that injures him. The decision rests on the principle that voluntary intervention does not impose liability on the dog owner.
Whitney Coal and Grain Co purchases the Concord business from John W Raymond who retires after 26 years in Concord. Raymond built a large coal wood and grain trade from Walden street to Lowell road offices, is active in Odd Fellows Willow Rebekah and Concord Grange, and plans for his future uncertain. Ruth Raymond remains as bookkeeper and Burleigh Pratt continues as manager between Junction and Concord offices. Jan 5 marks Middlesex Central Pomona and Concord Grange installation with a supper led by George and Mrs. Williams. Jeanie Barrett remains recovering from a slight shock and is comfortable.
Daniel Fea of Jo teph Derby presented the Boston Post cane to Mr Jones in Concord on his 89th milestone. Born 1825 he recalls gold rush days, Civil War service, and long years of local involvement. Concord friends hope he reaches a century as Post cane holder.
Despite cold weather the Meth odiet church festival drew children parents and friends for a Christmas tree event with recitations and songs. M Foss superintendent Miss Thorpe piano duet Mr Saunders violin Rev Dexter Christmas story Miss Williams solos Pastor Berggreen closing words. candy gifts and refreshments shared.
A notice lists recipients awaiting notices including Messrs. E. D. Clough Co. and A. E. Carlson along with many Misses and Mrs. holders such as Edith Aldrich Edna Anderson Emma Adams Elizabeth Baker Clark Sally Carlton Cook Elizabeth Hall and Kathleen Thomas.
On New Year’s night the annual church meeting will begin at 10 30 o clock and continue into the new year. Refreshments will be served after the meeting at the top of the iblatanes branch. The Norwegian branch pastor and the Scandinavian church pastor will speak. All are welcome.
The communion will be observed next Sunday morning after member reception with a brief sermon on The Last Year B C The First Year of Our Lord Uniting at Bethlehem The Week of Prayer begins next Sunday with an introductory service at 715 The general subject is I will make them joyful in my house of prayer for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples All are invited to attend these meetings
The O. K. dance in the town hall Saturday night drew a large crowd from Concord and nearby towns. Ushers introduced dancers to matrons, music by Miss Bryant of Boston kept the floor lively, and refreshments followed intermission before dancing continued to midnight.
An especial appeal is made to the women of Concord to be present at the all day meeting in the Trinitarian vestry Friday for sewing for the Belgian relief. Basket lunch at noon. It is hoped a large number will respond as there is much work to be done immediately.
Large turnout for Christmas services with multiple Masses and carols. The Mass of Mary Magdalene by Rev. E Turner was performed with organist Katherine Haggerty and soloists, plus Adeste Fideles. Fr Mahan delivered a sermon and a sleigh party to Wayside Inn Sudbury followed by dinner and dancing.
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