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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
2
Concord Junction played three ex games last season winning 8 from Roxbury in 11 innings losing 3-2 in 10 and tying Prospect Union in 12. The Junctionites had team batting 238 against 226 for opponents. They had 1 sacrifice hit for the year with locals totalling 15 sac hits.
The earlier closing of town books will yield earlier town reports for citizens to study before action. Previously reports were rushed with little time for perusal, so the change is welcomed to improve voter understanding and acceptance.
Discussion arises on whether selectmen should receive higher pay as they take on reviewing town bills. The Enterprise notes the issue will be debated at the spring town meeting and decided when officials decide on salary restructuring.
The February furniture sale at A. T. Haynes Co starts Friday and runs until Saturday February 28. The event promises 20 days of money saving opportunities with large advertised values for shoppers.
C. J. Mahoney, a well known Main Street barber, enters the race for selectman with a large following. He previously ran independently for the board of overseers of the poor, shaking up the field and pushing the regular party candidates hard.
R E Hartin manager of the Maynard marble and granite works has erected a handsome monument for Mrs Hannah Howard in memory of her husband John Howard. It is of Quincy granite and weighs four tons with fine execution and detail.
An old Rexall ad touts Rexall Olive and Hypophosphites as a combined food and medicine that builds health and energy. It claims a money back guarantee if it does not help and emphasizes benefits for run-down, convalescent, and worried families, with a local seller listed as Lee at 12 Naron Street.
The Maynard Woman's Club hosted its annual Gentlemen's Night at Masonic Hall with Mrs. Mary D. Morse as president and Mrs. Frances M. Hawkes as vice president. Lawton's Orchestra provided music before a four act play presented by Christabel Kidder of Somerville, followed by a lavish buffet lunch served by J. Henry Gleason of Maribor. About 400 guests attended from Gene Junction, the Actons, Stow and other areas, praising the program and hospitality.
Thomas Wright, longtime local resident, enters the race for the board of overseers of the poor. Supporters say he would make an ideal official. Miss Millie Sullivan of Plymouth visited her parents over Sunday.
Local supplier markets coal lime cement brick and all building materials with Eastern and Western Lumber. Offers Southern Hard Pine hinges and finish. Invites quotes and frames to order on short notice.
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