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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
4
The text lists F. Wilder as manager and notes publication details from 1903 including second class matter status, post office location in Massachusetts, and subscription rates. It states rates 1 year 1 and 3 months options with prices and advance payment policy and office line charges for business notices.
Mr and Mrs Albert Bilson celebrated their silver wedding at home on Concord Street Tuesday night with about 60 friends. Local orchestra and vocal selections provided music plus a collation. They received gifts including a silver pitcher and spoons from the S O M E club. The couple, natives of Trowbridge England, married in Rockville Ct February 7 1880 and have two children Kerwin and Albert C. They have lived in town about six years and hold strong standing in the community.
Francis H. Ellis former M. E. church pastor and later Worcester schoolteacher died suddenly in Boston Saturday. His funeral was held in Worcester Tuesday. William Closeman died in a Lawrence hospital Sunday at age 60. A native of this town he worked in the wool sorting at Assabet mills and is survived by a wife and siblings in Pittsfield. His funeral was today at Albert Batley’s residence with Rev. R. M. Bisbee officiating. interment followed at Glenwood cemetery.
A warm bowling match is set for next Monday afternoon as East End and West End teams clash on candle pins. East lineup includes B J Coughlin Arthur Bariteau William Punch William Casey Thomas Collins. West lineup features A J Coughlan Rev J A Crowe A C Loewe A A Hilferty John H Lawton.
At a Tuesday night meeting fire engineers unanimously voted to let the school committee use the steam fire alarm to signal no school. The signal will have three blows and be sounded at 7 30 for morning no school and at 11 30 for afternoon no session.
Mrs Trask teaches eyelet and Hardanger embroidery with Mrs Qutteridge at 22 Maple Street on Thursday February 9. Lessons cost 25 cents if materials are bought from Mrs Trask. All day and evening.
Charles Wentela has left the employ of the Johnson Pharmacy, signaling a staffing change at the local drugstore. No further details were provided about his replacement or reason for departure.
Concord High prepares for a Feb 22 dual with Lowell while bowling bounces back at Maynard. Local events include a large G A R hall dance directed by Professor Greene, a DYWYK masquerade in Maynard, a Chinese New Year display by the Concord laundryman, and a funeral service for Mrs. Higgins.
An H. B. Richardson advertisement urges readers to take Mi-o-na before meals to repair winter stomach strain from heavy eating and lack of exercise. It claims the tablet strengthens digestive organs, aids nutrient absorption, and improves blood and health, offering a 50 cent price with a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
The Klondike Degree Masons held their seventh annual banquet at Supt. Charles Hart’s home, honoring Hart the permanent president. Eleven members attended with several guests. speeches and stories followed a 8:30 p.m. banquet, and the group stayed in the smoking room until midnight as per custom.
M r Damon of C H S 05 B B team announces upcoming 1906 schedule. The lineup features many rivals replaced by new opponents with May and June games at Concord Marlboro Wellesley Arlington and Boston College among others. Notable players Franks Rose Fitzpatrick Varley from the 04 squad remain.
Mrs. G Hollis Blake entertained the Concord Musical club at her Main Street home on Tuesday afternoon. The open gathering featured soprano solos by Miss Chisolm of Boston, cello by Carl Behr of Boston, piano solos by Mrs. H E Hannah and Miss Mary Murray, a piano duet by Mrs. T H Eckfeldt and Miss Hosmer, a vocal trio with Mrs. H E Tuttle, Mrs. Virginia Lee Tewksbury, and Miss Mary Murray, and three solos by Mrs. Blake with Behr’s cello obligato.
At the Concord Armory last Saturday evening the Artillery Company I of the 6th Regiment M V M hosted a successful dance party. About 70 couples attended enjoying music by Nutter's orchestra. Capt. Walter Sohier and officers received public support as the historic unit marked its centennial last year. Arrangements were led by Lieut. James N Tolman and a team of sergeants and corporals with matrons listed as Mrs. Keyes, Mrs. Sohier, Mrs. Richardson, and Mrs. Titcomb.
Classified notices announce sheet music for sale from H L Whitcomb McKinley Co at 10 cents per copy with Mrs S L Chaplin lodging with Miss Martha Barrett. Listings include live bait, hamburgs, ribbons and ladies hosiery at Miss Buck's Friends Block Concord Massachusetts.
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