Maynard News and Notes Roundup of Local Events
Auditors began work on town books as Maynard families note mill hires and sick lists. Doings cover church services, school exams, lodge activities, entertainments, street railway plans, bowling, dances, and new residents including Turks, plus updates on mayoral and civic matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. C. Hunt
Congregational Church
South Acton
A. H. Haynes
Christian Endeavor
Oscar Turga
Westvale
Mrs. Graham
Connecticut
Hyomei Promises Cure for Catarrh Through Inhaled Germ Kill
The advertisement claims Hyomei cures catarrh by killing germs in air passages and blood, criticizing pills and tonics. It cites testimonials including Mrs. Le Rendu of Cleveland and notes Johnson Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if not cured. The complete kit costs $1 with extra bottles at 60 cents for chronic cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Rendu
Western Avenue
Cleveland
Ohio
England
France
Johnson Pharmacy
Brown Tail Moths Threaten Maynard Trees
Town officials eye early spring action to protect trees from the brown tail moths. Nesting pests already appear in large numbers, mistaken for dead leaves in parts of Maynard. Selectman Sullivan and Tree Warden Brooks seek funds from the appropriation committee to combat the infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Luke 8. Brooks
Loomfixers Elect Officers at Odd Fellows Hall
Elected officers of the Loomfixers Union were installed Thursday evening at Odd Fellows hall. John Moynihan was installed as an officer and the lineup matched the recent Enterprise listing. Sweeney's orchestra provided entertainment with union members contributing vocal numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson Smith
Loomfixers’ Union
Odd Fellows Hall
John Moynihan
Sweeney
The Best Physic Promoted for Stomach and Liver Tablets
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild reliable medicine. It notes sale at Johnson Pharmacy in Maynard and by H. J. Dwinell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Pharmacy
H. J. Dwinell
Maynard
Mysterious Visit Sparks Early Morning Break-In
Three men tried to break into John Hansen’s Harrison Street home at about 1 a.m. by smashing the front door glass and turning the entry. Mrs. Hansen fled with the sleeping children to notify authorities. the men left without violence or theft. Police, aided by Officer King, continue investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hansen
Harrison St
King
Salary scales set for lower and upper grade teachers
Proposals to fix wage inequality in public schools outline new pay bands. Lower grades start at 450 to 500 dollars over three years, with 429 previously paid. high school minimum 500 and maximum 550. A three year path to reach maximum. Includes note on fall term implementation.
Ladies Benevolent Society Fair Draws Big Crowds
The Congregational church Ladies Benevolent society hosted a Friday and Saturday music hall fair that drew large crowds and reported strong financial results. Lawton's orchestra provided entertainment both nights with acts by The Six Little Grandmas and readings by Miss Florence Oliver. An Saturday auction by Thomas Hillis and multiple themed booths boosted proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Music Hall
The
Congregational Church
Lawton
Doris
Rachael Kitchin
Mabel Taylor
Phylis Quirk
Grace Parkin
Marion Flagg
Florence Oliver
Thomas Hillis
Elizabeth Crabtree
Carrie Bowker
Fred Whitehead
Fowler
Albert Larkin
Fred Axford
Gertrude Dean
Mildred Walker
W. H. Gutteridge
Joel Butterworth
Ladies’ Home Journal Booth
Lena Bullard
Mamie Robertson
S. Raymond Kitchin
Marion Haynes
Eva Edwards
Irene Martin
Florence Hart
Marion Blanchard
F. P. Flagg
Fred Hayward
A. Pettigrew
Fred Sims
E. C. Hunt
M. H. Garfield
Helen Bent Curtis
Samuel Lawton
Daniel Goodenow
John Lawton
Bertha Lawton
Edward Neeley
John McCleary
A. T. Haynes
George Newton
James R. Bent
Sumner Rogers
Howard Hamblen
A. L. Morse
Edward Carlton
Alterations Completed At Music Hall For Fire Safety
Persuant to orders from the state inspector of buildings Music hall has undergone alterations to reduce fire panic risk. New exits marked with red lights, stairs added to reach terra firma from the gallery, a fire proof curtain installed, fire extinguishers placed, a standpipe with hose installed near the stage, and minor safety changes. The hall is now one of the safest and best appointed in the state section and should see greater demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Inspector of Buildings
Music Hall
D Y W Y K Club Ball Set With Concert and Masquerade
The D Y W Y K club hosts its annual social event on Friday night a concert by Knowlton Allen's Natick orchestra and a club drill in costumes. Decor by Boston Decorating Co. four prizes awarded to best masks and tickets selling rapidly likely to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Decorating Company
Knowlton & Allen
Orchestra
Natick
Nevins Woolerschied Wed In St Marys Church
Theodore Woolerschied and Miss Margaret Nevins married at St Marys church on Thursday afternoon with John Woolerschied as best man and Miss Mary Nevins as brides maid. They reside on McKinley Street and hosted a gathering for local carriers and brass band members with a turkey supper and gifts, including a clock from the mill carrier body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Woolerschied
Margaret Nevins
Franklin
St. Mary’s Church
Murphy
John Woolerschied
Mary Nevins
McKinley St
Woolerschied
Again Maynard Settles
Jerome Beal formerly of Stow fell seriously ill while staying at the local poor farm and was bedbound for several days. George H. Creighton and William Lord, overseers of the poor from their towns, debated who should pay the sick man's bills and Maynard agreed to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Beal
Stow
George H. Creighton
William Lord
Lord
Maynard
Concord Lodge Odd Fellows Ball Attracts Large Attendance
A large crowd attended the ball at Concord Junction Friday night hosted by the Concord lodge of Odd Fellows, drawing many members and guests to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Mother's Favorite
The soothing remedy is praised for quick relief from colds croup and whooping cough. It is marketed as safe for babies and adults and contains no opium or harmful drugs. For sale by Johnson's Pharmacy H J Dwinell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's Pharmacy
H. J. Dwinell
Maynard
Anonymous letters trouble Chief Sullivan again
The Chief of Police P. J. Sullivan is bothered by writers of anonymous letters. The letters accuse parties of selling liquor and urge action, but with no names or evidence to back the claims no notice is taken of the communications though the facts may be correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Sullivan
Quiet Campaign Hints at Anxious Political Season
The town faces a notably quiet political year with no candidate announcements and few rumors of contenders. Observers note a waiting game atmosphere as campaigns appear subdued compared with past years.
Pneumonia Prevented by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A testimonial highlights pneumonia deaths in Chicago and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing such illnesses. The letter by W. D. Wilcox of Logan New York claims the remedy saved his daughter Laura from pneumonia amid severe cold. Sold by local pharmacies Johns Pharmacy H J Dwinell Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chamberlain
Reneedy
Laura
W. D. Wilcox
Logan
New York
John’s Pharmacy
H. J. Dwinell
Maynard
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Miles
Lowell
Emma Deane
Thomas Sweeney
Esther Loud
James Henry Pittsfield
Assabet
R. Cc. A
Alex Morrison
Montreal
Canada
John Sumola
Fitchburg
Emil Sumola
Conroy’s Moving Picture Co
Johanna Sumola
Southbridge
Daniel
Abraham Allen
Maud Turnbull
Arthur Hart
Ernest Reynard
Cornelius Lynch
Boston
Duncan Latimer
Llness
James Smalley
Assabet Mills
John Morgan
Lawrence
St. Bridget’s Temperance Society
A. J. Coughlan
Edward Carrier
Worcester
Charles
Henry Woolerschied
Lynn
Progressive Lodge
K. of P
William Marshall
Waltham
W. G. Priest
Summerhill Lodge
B. B. Lovett
William Smith
Dorothy
Dorchester
William Archer
Nettie Peters
Somerville
F. E. Sanderson
B. J. Coughlan
McGill
Frank McCormack
Cooperative Hall
Wilbur Hamlin
Maynard Lodge
John Croft
Fred Whittaker
William Hines
Stow Town Hall
Collins
Africa
C. H. Persons
C. M. & H. Street Railway
N. E. Street Railway Club
Brunswick
John Maley
Concord
Lovet
Elizabeth May
James Emmett
Thomas Lord
William
William Priest
George Harburn
Dennis Spain
Girls’ Friendly Society of
Episcopal Church
Flora Dyson
William Stockwell
Finnish Workmen's Union
A. Linzte
Sudbury
Dr. Goodenow
Robert Kelley
B. & M. Railroad
Charles Cheney
J. C. Rockwell
Michael Manning
Manning
Maynard Police
Johnson's
Nevins—Woolerschied
Anon
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