Concord Notes Include Club Plays and Local Events
Concord community items report a Dramatic Club play on Feb 18, visits by Miss Etta Mae Parsons of Wal tham, and various social activities. Reports mention a basketball defeat to West Acton, a K of C ladies night planned for Feb 11, a dog attack on Miss Helen Courtney, and church and military group gatherings with diverse speakers and entertainers.
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Dwelley
O'Connell
Concord Dramatic Club
Etta Mae Parsons
Waltham
Michael E. Finigan
Pastor
Chas
H. Towle
Cyrus
H. Cook
Southbridge
Decker
Edward Anderson
Cyrus H. Cook
J. W. Byron
6Th Regiment
Acre
Concord
Trinitarian
George W.loggie
Richard B. McSweeney
Terryeine Conn
Water Department
West Acton
Acton
West Actons
Beach
Murray
Miner
Concord Council
K. of C
Town Hall
Hardy of
Arlington
G. K. Goulding
Maurice McWalter
Helen Courtney
J. M. McCallar
Main St
New York Herald 1866 Lincoln Assassination Issue
A copy of the New York Herald from the day after Lincoln's assassination is described. The four pages show murder details in small type with filler text, while most content covers returning officers and minor war news. The piece notes the newspaper's evolution over 30 years and the impact of the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Lincoln
Enterprise
Ram Albermarie
Trolley League Talk Aims at Concord Area Baseball
A revival meeting Friday in Brown's block discussed forming a trolley league with Concord Maynard Lexington Acton and Marlboro. Supporters led by Richard H Williams John H Lawton and F B Harris urged league formation and two games weekly with funds to buy balls. A motion to present the plan to other towns was adopted for a future meeting while Concord plans a booming baseball season and local K of C aims to field a team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Block
Concord
Maynard
Lexington
Acton
Marlboro
Richard H. Williams
John H. Lawton
F. B. Harris
Waltham
William
K. of C. Council
Odd Fellows Ball in Concord After Years Away
The Concord I O F held its annual ball Friday in the town hall due to lack of suitable quarters at the Junction. The Union Orchestra of Marlboro performed a fine program from 8 to 9, then dancing ran until 2 with a brief intermission and light refreshments. Floor Director G M Shattuck led the grand march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord I. O. Q O. F
Union Orchestra of
Marlboro
G. M. Shattuck
Installation of Concord K of C Officers in 1904
Concord council officers for the year 1904 were installed by D. D. B. Goode. The ceremony moved to the A. O. U. W. hall across the street where a bountiful collation was served by council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Council
K. of C
D. DB. BW. Goode
A. O. U. W. Hall
G. K. John
Penny weighing machine and Get Fat Society teased
The snippet mentions H. B. Richardson considering a penny slot weighing machine in their store to show weekly weight gains from Miona. It hints at forming a Get Fat Society in Concord and touts H. B. Richardson as the local agent selling Miona with remarkable undisclosed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Richardson
Concord
H. 8
Richardson
Concord Triumph Over Marlboro Company F In Armory
Concord defeated Marlboro's Company F at the armory after a late foul decided the game. Earlier Marlboro beat Concord 33 to 9, and Concord added Minerva Smith to offset the deficit in a rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company I
Company F
Marlboro
Armory
Concord
Minerva Smith
Wanted Grocery Clerk Seeks Trade Connections in Marlboro
Help wanted notice seeking a grocery clerk capable of building steady trade in Maynard or Concord Centre. Respond with home address location and references to this office. Dress code strict. Marlboro Mass. 12 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Concord Centre
Marlboro
Mass
Dressmaker Miss Chaplin Seeks Patronage and Rentals Noted
Miss 8. L. Chaplin, dressmaker, has taken rooms with Miss Martha Barrett on Hubbard Street. A nine room house on Main Street is for rent. Erastus H. Smith of Concord is linked to a second dobro hair oil. John M. Keyes acts as sole Concord agent for Eureka Harness Oil and Standard Floor Dressing.
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L. Chaplin
Martha Barrett
Hubbard St
Main St
Erastus H. Smith
Concord
Cal Bae
Wilson
Mass
John M. Keyes
Eureka Harness Oil
Marlboro Eagles Initiate 12 Members Attend Theatre Remarks
The Marlboro Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles initiated 12 candidates on Sunday and received 20 applications for membership. Several members of The Missouri Girl company, which performed at the theatre Saturday night, were present and offered remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles
the Missouri Girl” Company
Concord Junction Club Activities Highlight Community Life
Local groups report meetings and events at Concord Junction. The Ladies' union, Charitable society, and Young Ladies' Sewing class hold gatherings. plans for a new hall are displayed at Snow and Noll's. Abram English Brown spoke at the reform school. John Case from Burmah shared life overseas. church marks 10th anniversary with special music and an address by Rev. Loring McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Wright
Lawrence P. Fallon
Fred W. Gale
Percy Blodgett
Mise Brame Allerachied
Maynard
Walter W. Campbell
Snow & Noll's
Ballin
Ladies’ Union
Holly
John Case
Burmah
Ind
Union Church
Sea
For Rent Eight Room Tenement in Concord Junction
Eight room tenement with modern improvements near the depot churches schools and stores in Concord Junction Massachusetts. Electric service by door at No 336 Main St near depot. inquiries at 361 Main St or No 363 Main St. Call or address.
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Main St
Concord Junction
Depot
Mass
Stow High School Girls Celebrate Leap Year Sleigh Ride
Local notes report a leap year sleigh ride by Stow high school girls last Thursday. M. P. Lewis suffered a severe cold and sore throat earlier in the week. Unitarian W’s plan vestry party on Wednesday evening February 17. Arthur Wood and daughter from Boston visiting Rich family. Filmore barge disabled. scholars rode in an open sleigh. Whitcomb has a facial carbuncle.
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M. P. Lewis
Unitarian Society
Arthur Wood
Boston
A. B. Rich
Filmore
Oe Whitcomb
Marlboro News Briefs on Valentines Fire Plans and Local Moves
Marlboro reports Valentine trade as dealers showcase large stocks ahead of February 14. A grave digging accident injures Peter Flannagan in Rice Street. The fire department names H R Angier as Second Assistant Clerk. Cornelius Sheehan in the Philippines expects to return in June. Frost penetrates ground to three feet five inches. 8S Lord, former Lincoln Street pastor, is studying law in Lowell. John A. Rawlins post 43 G A R hosts annual fire and meeting February 19. City building work delays linger due to brick delivery. Cyrus L Carter of Worcester visits Marlboro. former city hall issue settled. John Neville moves to Holyoke store. C H Marchand to succeed him in Marlboro.
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William Shaughnessy
Cleveland
Hudson Road
Peter Flannagan
Rice St
Pick
Immaculate Conception
New Board of Fire Engineers
H. R. Angier
Cornelius Sheehan
Philippines
13Th
United States Cavalry
Marlboro
K. Lord
Lincoln St
Marietta Williams
Cyrus L. Carter
Worcester
Carter
Holyoke
C. H. Marchand
Local Residents Listed With Visits and Moves
W B Wentzell has a new horse. Chelsea visitors include Frank Houghton and Natick’s Charlie Russell. John Daley of Boston and J S McNally with Columbian Life. Snow plows on street railway lines. Michael Hartnett to work on the Boston Elevated. Dororthy Lyman recovering from illness. Michael McMahon sails to Chicago for hardware position. Ladue brothers host in Holyoke. Keefe of Milford visits Preston Street relatives. Michael Savage returns to Boston as an electrician. Mrs Henry Carr sells Williams Tavern to Goldy & Benoit. George W Chandler visits from East Weare New Hampshire. W H Hill names apartments in Rice Hutchins factory. Marlboro Gas Co troubled by freezeups. B J Adams has a lively new trotter. Grace C and Belle A Stevens send funeral floral design to Shrewsbury. Mrs David Gledhill and daughter Bertha visit Mr and Mrs Matthew Gledhill.
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Frank Houghton
Chelsea
John Daley
Boston
Charlies L. Russell
Natick
McNally
The
Columbian Life Insurance Co
Michael Hartnett
Aear
C. B. Corcoran & ‘Uuindaian
Dorothy Lyman
Clinton Sr
Michael McMahon
Nelson, Morris & Co
George Keefe
Milford
Preston
Michael Savage
Henry Carr
Williams Tavern
Goldy & Benoit
Worcester
George W. Chandler
East Weare
N. H
Marlboro
W. H. Hill
Nam My Geneties
Rice & Hutchins
Main St
Marlboro Gas Co
Mi-o-na health claim offers money back guarantee
An Enterprise coupon advertises Mi-o-na as a flesh forming food with a refund if it fails. H. B. Richardson will supply Mi-o-na and promise health strength, with a signed receipt for refund if the treatment does not work. The ad asserts readers can try at trifling expense and get payment from Richardson.
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Tcharteses
Richardson
Hr. S. Richardson
Gupte Omekes Richardson
Mona
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P.P. Adams
Big Dry Goods Department Store
Moody St. Waltham
Universal
Wade
Towle & Kent
Anp
Asout
Twomey
G D. Good
Scanlan
B. Finigan
Jas. F. Murray
F. Lough
Tin
Michael J. McH
Louis Mc.Kenna
G. K
John H. Goulding
J. M. Appleby
Chas. M. Byron
Michael J. Dee
Martin W. Powers
Bulger
True Williams
John J. Goonorten
ODD Fellows Ball
Gene
Rochelle
A. H. McKenzie
Junction
Mase
D. F. Potter & Co
K. C
Concord Local
Sane Whale Sane Oung
Robina Pray
Wrt
W. G. Ginbeel O
Ladies’ Charitable Society
Walter L. Blanchard
C. J. Literary and Club
John Bruce
Bim
STOW
H. S. Rlichardson
McCall’s
F. H. Bryant
Eee Yee Ee Oennig Sheehan, Maynard
Maen
W. B. Wentzell
Pea
Atta
William Golbert
Chicago
James Ladue
Henry D. Ladue
Sumner St
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