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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
4
Marlboro Mass. notices from The Enterprise publish advertising rates for local columns. Listing includes price of $1 per year and three cents per month, with 75 cents for a single insertion and 6 cents for each additional line.
A meeting is set in the assembly hall of the high school Thursday evening to discuss introducing a commercial course. Mr Laird of the Boston high school of commerce will speak and a second speaker will share views. two area superintendents are expected to attend.
Mrs Sophia L Chaplin fell Thursday morning in her Waldens yard and injured her wrist. After tending she sought medical care from Dr Walcott who diagnosed a broken bone. She wears a sling and expects several weeks away from dressmaking duties.
Arrangements are made for a union meeting at the Trinitarian church Sunday evening. Edwin D. Mead of Boston will deliver the principal address on Lincoln and the Poets. Special music will accompany the program as citizens are urged to attend and mark the 102nd birthday anniversary of Lincoln.
A numbered list of names appears as advertised letters including F. P. Andrews, Judge and Mrs. Wm. M. Chase, Horace J. Moran, Dr. B. A. Mayell, Edward McPhilomy, Miss Rachel Courser, Miss Nora Cuney, Mr. A. W. Dudley, Mrs. G. Hann, Mrs. Minnie H. Henry, and Miss Symes.
Hearts galore in Miss Buck s store as hand colored valentines attract attention in Walden street. Concord lodge A F and A M held the first degree with a collation served. Marlboro hosted a final rehearsal of The Story of Our Flag directed by Mrs G L Stevens. Concord Woman s Club plans its February Household Economics class on domestic architecture and modern homes. Miss Roberts of Kentucky performs a Civil War era dialect piece for the club. The Turners sing with banjo accompaniment.
The court heard charges of neglect against James W. Carter in a hearing prompted by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Five children, aged two to ten, face state care as the judge ordered the family placed with the state board of charities for one month, until March 6.
The Trinitarian Church notes a Sunday morning sermon titled What Answer and a Sunday evening union service marking Abraham Lincoln's 102nd birth anniversary. Edwin D. of Boston will address Lincoln and peace themes. Mr Mead linked with The International Schools of Peace is billed as an engaging speaker. Music will accompany the events. Friday evening features Sacrifice and Song.
Patrons protest as two trains on the southern division of the B and M road are removed with no replacement. The Concord 8.10 and 6.40 departures are omitted, a 7.20 train now runs, and riders express displeasure since the new timetable began Monday morning.
Norman Wood traps a fox across a week in a Gap WEMR area, where he spots Sir Reynard and secures the quarry. The brief note records a rural hunt moment with local wildlife.
The Concord Lyceum 82nd season presented a high grade program Friday night with The Carolyn Belcher String Quartet and Temple Quartet performing for a smaller crowd due to storm. Miss Marguerite Harding and Miss Marjorie Penton Cooke headlined the final lecture concert, delivering a polished mix of solos, duets, and string quartets before an attentive audience honoring anti tuberculosis efforts in Concord.
More than 100 people attended a Wednesday whist event in Concord council rooms with 30 tables. Miss Margaret Flavin won the top ladies prize, Mary Murray the second, and William Bulger and John Demsey took the first and second men’s prizes. A social hour followed with cake and coffee, and organizers included John Jennings and Michael Finigan. The council plans a dance and whist party on February 21 at Monument hall. Lincoln’s 102nd birthday is noted for Sunday January 12 with flags to fly.
Sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindnesses during her long illness and for the beautiful flowers sent at her death. Expressed by Mrs. Frank Barrett.
Advertisements may be left at H L Whitcomb's paid in advance at 10 cents a line with six words per line. Listings cover Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury. WANTED A good plain cook wages seven dollars Mrs Sidney Coolidge Concord. LOST BOOK notices cite Massachusetts Chapter 590 Section 40 1908 lost book numbers 22491 and 12846 with payment details and current status.
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