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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
5
The Maynard news notes several illness absences including Supt streets John J Driscoll and others. Robert Caswell dies in Dexter former resident. Local residents attend visits, juror drawn for Cambridge court, and new staff added to F B Taylor Co printery.
A. E. Lerche of Springfield touts Rexall Orderlies as the simplest best way to beat the blues. He says constipation triggers nervous upset and recommends carrying a box and taking one at onset. Trial size ten cents. DeLEE
Miss Esther Driscoll and Leonard J Smith were married at St Brigid's Church on Wednesday afternoon by Rev Walter J Browne. The couple, both longtime locals, left for a New York wedding trip and plan to reside at 3 Harrison Street after their return.
At the Grange gathering in Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday evening one candidate was admitted to membership. After business a program directed by chairman James B Farrell featured vocal selections by Arthur J Sullivan and James Farrell, readings by Grace Sanders and Miriam Kempton, piano numbers by Marion Jones, piano duets by Mary Sweeney and Marion Jones, and a chorus. Marion Jones and Mary Sweeney served as accompanists.
Compliments flow for the early morning lighting provided by the American Woolen Co. It helps workers start safely, avoids mud and ice, and is praised for weather relief.
A horse and carriage owned by A. Vissooh of North Sudbury was being turned around by the driver Monday morning opposite the depot when the horse bolted. The vehicle was considerably damaged before the animal could be stopped.
Esther Driscoll wed Leonard Smith this Wednesday afternoon. Her shopmates and friends surprised her with a linen shower Monday evening at her home on Hoff Street. Twenty five young ladies attended the party with music games and refreshments.
Joseph Decormier aged 73 died at his Percival street home Monday at 11 after a prolonged illness of several weeks. Born April 19 1842 in Genielly he married Miss E na Tanguay in Westbrook Maine 35 years ago and moved to this town last November. Survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Felix Sicard and two brothers one in Canada the other in Sebago Maine. Funeral Thursday with a requiem mass at St and burial in St get's cemetery.
Rev A Morrill Osgood leads a midweek union fellowship at 7 30 p m with vestry preparations for a Feb 16 evangelistic series led by Lewis E Smith of Boston Public worship Sunday 10 45 a m features a sermon titled A candid estimate of the local political situation An EB Taylor and 8 Parker supervise Sunday school at noon The Bu dworth league holds Junior 4 p m and Senior 6 p m A public illustrated service at 7 p m features 75 colored stereopticon views The Shepherd King with Jesus Lover of My Soul Lincoln’s birthday events mark the 20th anniversary of the church dedication continuing Sunday Feb 13
Church notices announce a joint midweek prayer gathering in the Congregational vestry led by both pastors in preparation for a gospel campaign. Also listed are Women's Benevolent Society meeting, Tuskegee Jubilee Singers concert, guest sermon by Rev Warren F Low, stereopticon lecture on The Mohammedan World, and upcoming talks and entertainments including Rev Fritz speaker and a chapel entertainment.
Notice states Book number 382 has been lost and payment on the same stopped. Assabet Institution for Savings, Arthur E. Walker treasurer, Maynard Massachusetts. Nothwithstanding the great success of Lever's Wonder sale, there remain some items still available.
In Cooperative hall on Monday evening a Democratic caucus met with fair attendance. Chair John H. Murray opened proceedings, then balloting began. Only one contest existed for constable among John Connor Nicholas Driscoll and Samuel G. King, with various local official results listed including Town Clerk William Connolly Henry Gilroy James Mahoney and others.
Prends of James N. Haire suffers loss as Albany block burned last Wednesday night. He belonged to Gately and Haire, distributors of the Victor talking machine. Building and contents valued at about $50,000. Haire left his former home less than a year ago to start the business with his brother in law, Mr. Gately.
The Ladies' auxiliary No. 83 A. Q. H. plans a military whist event next Monday evening led by Mrs. Sadie Cunningham of Hudson. The note adds a promotional box urging readers to cut out the slip and mail for Foley remedies, typical ad text of the period.
Mrs John Chapin former resident of this town died at her East Taunton home on Thursday at age 66 years 11 days. Widow of John Chapin she was sister of the late Postmaster William R Hall and cousin of George Morton. Survived by son Harry and daughter Isabel. Her remains were brought here for burial Saturday afternoon at Glenwood Cemetery Rev A M Osgood officiated at the grave.
The Sunday school children of the Socialist society will stage a short play and a literary and musical program at Parker Street Hall this Saturday evening. The following Saturday evening the society plans its annual masque ball.
A letter from A H Francis of Zenith Kansas reports severe back pain but after using about two thirds of a Foley Kidney Pills 50 cent box he now feels entirely well. The ad notes the pills help os ailments for middle aged and older men and women and credits Church successor to Johnson Pharmacy. Mrs Charles F Hill of Malden attended a gentlemen's night at the Woman's club visiting Mr and Mrs W F Litchfield.
A health warning urges getting eyes properly fitted at once to avoid worsening vision. It warns against trusting traveling opticians and spectacle peddlers who may overcharge and deliver poor results, claiming customers learn this the hard way from those who seek glasses.
Daily except Friday with Friday omitted. Open two evenings Thursday and Saturday. Monday evening hours.
This notice seeks an experienced bookkeeper and asks that applications be sent to the Enterprise office Marlboro Card. The text also includes belated condolences, thanks for sympathy and floral tributes, and mentions various names and items including Foley Kidney Pills and political notes.
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