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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
10
A speaker argues nine months without saloon improved morals and commerce, urging Mr. Vater to compare Hudson and Concord. He questions returning the town to its previous low standard and asks if conditions will improve with a vote next Monday.
The 20th anniversary dedication of the M E church will be celebrated with a turkey supper Saturday hosted by a committee chaired by Mrs. Mary Jones. Invited guests include four living ex pastors Rev I A Mesler Rev M Hi Evans Rev Edward Higgins Rev Robert E Bisbee and officials Dr George B Dean and Dr Charles Rice. Sunday services feature union worship and period anthems and hymns led by Rev Frederick N Rutan and others.
Silvio Imbimbo faced district court in Concord on a charge of assault with a razor against Al Smith after a Friday evening argument. He remained held on $500 bonds, with the case continued until Thursday morning. The weapon cut Smith through the nose and down the left side, requiring stitches. Officer Samuel arrested Imbimbo after the incident.
Miss Gertrude Doyle of Roxbury is the guest of Mr and Mrs Thomas Doyle at their Hart al residence.
A Tuesday evening mock trial at Naylor hall, organized by the Maynard High School Athletic Association, drew about 200 attendees who enjoyed an amusing program. The case “Who stole the rooster?” featured P. J. Sullivan as the complainant and B. J. Coughlin as the defendant, with Col. A. V. Newton directing. The proceedings exposed surprising admissions from witnesses and showcased local figures in roles from judge to jury, ending with the defendant found not guilty but ordered to return the rooster.
At a meeting of C. M. and H. officials last week C. H. Persons was elected president. Formerly president for eight years he returns to lead the road after the Mass. Consol takeover in 1912. Other officers listed include D. T. Abercrombie Jr vice president and general manager, H. A. Crane treasurer, R. M. Stoughton, John M. Taggart, C. W. Clapp, Fred A. Persons, C. A. Jeffs, Franklin Pierce, Walter Dame and John Taggart on the executive committee. The road opened for travel in 1901.
Rev. R. F. Fritz pastor of the Congregational church of South Acton spoke to the Men's Fraternal league after their vestry gathering Tuesday. He proposed government spending on education and world university extension, universal fellowships, student exchanges, patent purchases, and similar aims as part of a preparedness program. Refreshments followed the talk.
The Woman's club held a well attended afternoon program in Masonic hall featuring Henry Warren Poor's illustrated lecture British Isles and whistling solos by Mrs. Addie Rice Heath. The audience toured Ireland Scotland Wales and England with detailed views and histories. Mrs. Heath's performance drew hearty applause and she was praised for rare talent and charm. Mrs. George H. Gutteridge accompanied on piano. tea followed, chaired by Mrs. Emma K. Haynes.
Mrs. George Pratt is confined at home due to illness. A. J. Ellery improves at Carney hospital. Public schools close on the 18th for a week. Deputy Sheriff B. J. Adams attends court at East Cambridge. M. H. F. Circle meets Thursday with Mrs. Fannie Flint. George Lovett’s dancing class plans a sleighride from Monument square at 7:30. William Ellery ill with scarlet fever remains in danger. Mr. and Mrs. William Willcutt of Holyoke visit Ames Place. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gendron on Maple Street yesterday. Board of fire engineers organizes for the year with 5. W. Keane named clerk.
The Union church Men’s club heard a Yellowstone park lecture with stereopticon views loaned by the Northern Pacific railroad. The club also presented its first orchestra under director Alexandre Bailey with Bachernvist cornet, Hewitt cornet, Pickard violin, Leighton violin, Homer Allen drums, Warren Miller piano, and other members. Prof. E Farnham Damon arrived from California to visit his mother before joining Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst.
Friday February 18 the West Concord Woman's Club hosts a family musicale featuring the Baker Concert Co. Members plan an enjoyable evening for families in attendance.
The Concord Civic League forum committee reports large expenses for speaker costs and growing attendance. A deficit of 62.24 is projected after 127.76 cash on hand and 199.00 total costs, with a call for increased contributions at the final meeting.
Unexplained fires broke out in the barracks of the Fourteenth Coast Artillery at Fort Greble Newport May 9 sparking extra sentries to guard the property.
One in ten Pennsylvania farmers owns an automobile. The total 22 608 licensed last year equals more than 14 percent of the state's total licensed drivers.
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