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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
6
Tickets are on sale for the St. Michael’s church parish reunion set for Wednesday evening in Redford. Organizers urge parishioners to buy early and attend the event.
Four act drama Fighting for Freedom presented Wednesday and Thursday evenings in town hall under Mrs. Ina A. Cutler of Lexington. The Shawsheen Tribe of Bedford sponsored with Lexington Range trio performing music and John R. Comley arranging stage decorations. The cast included Horace Fillmore, Gen A Goodwin, Winifred, Mrs Mason, Alma Cook, Violet Mason, Arthur Mason, and Confederate figures, with acts spanning Nashville April 1861 to May 1865. The production planned to travel to nearby towns, including Lexington on Feb. 17.
Marlboro readers report back pain and weak kidneys improving with Doan's Kidney Pills. J. Kuysen, a tailor at 10 Mecanic St, cites relief from kidney backache after using the remedy. Sold for 50 cents at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. props in Buffalo, New York.
The Concord Massachusetts church announces a 10.45 lesson and a 7.30 testimonial and experience meeting this week. A free reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 2.30 to 5.20 pm. The public is welcome.
Shirley Sanborn joins L Stone and Son estate agency staff. Estate agent Foss reports brisk furniture sales and seeks steady buyers. Mr and Mrs George Moore visit with daughter and husband from Melrose. John W Garfield recovering at home after illness and plans longer rest before returning to work. Rev Whiting covers Memorial church until a new pastor is secured after Rev Brooks’ passing. Fred Gardner leaves G B Grover for a Wal tham telephone post. Arvid Nelson takes his place. L P Goulding suffers a broken wrist from a car crank incident causing temporary layoff. Ira Moore J H Seymour and Lemuel Small travel to Watertown stock yards to view horses bound for France. Mrs O F Nelson improves after weeks of illness. Michael Sinon recovering from double pneumonia and able to be out briefly daily.
A large influx of new books at Goodenow library highlights instructional and interesting works rather than fiction. The collection offers restful reading that benefits the mind more than lighter stories.
In accordance with the 1908 Massachusetts Acts a lost Book 382 notice stops payment on the same. Arthur E Walker treasurer notes the Assabet Institution for Savings issues the lost certificate. Heavy rains follow a warm spell and affect the state highway through Maynard.
The February 1 Concord W C T U session led by President Mrs. Henry C. Rolfe reviewed January reports and the Melrose midwinter convention. Mrs. Martin Tuttle read the state president’s annual communication from Mrs. Katherine Lent Ste Vengon, praising progress and outlining needs. Letters from Hindman settlement school supporters and from a New York society girl highlighted fundraising and aid, while reprinting old leaflets and broader poster displays were described to boost membership.
A town lies in terrible condition as current repairs fail to restore safety. Officials say the damage will likely lead to a full rebuild in the coming spring.
Marlboro visitor Bartholomew Colleary of Boston. Cambridge juror George Morrison. Miss Evan Wheeler guest in Lynn. Donald Davis employed at Barton Morrisan store. Sumner Howe saw blue birds last week. Marlboro lodge I O O F conferred first degree. Miss Sadie O’Brien of Boston weekend guest. Clarence Libby to Limerick Me for mother’s funeral. Jupiter whist club meeting postponed.
Boards near the Fitchburg R station and on the square draw attention from business people and passersby. Miss Farrar has cared for all of them, and her faithful efforts are highly appreciated.
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