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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
7
Readers report Sloan's Liniment eases sore throat and inflammation and serves as an antiseptic gargle. Statements from Albert W. Price, J. Hurst, and others describe relief from colds hay fever and sore throat with drops in water.
An editorial argues that immigration from southern and eastern Europe fuels mass bird hunting in the North. It cites figures and anecdotes of Italians Greeks and Slavs killing robins and other small birds and urges a high license law to curb immigrant and resident hunting.
The Cambridge superior court dissolved a temporary partnership claim between John J. Sullivan of Concord and John W. Connors of Marlboro over the Maynard cigar store. Sullivan, once in the shop, claimed a July 12 1908 partnership. Connors said Sullivan was hired for 18 weekly. A decree found Sullivan not a partner. Sullivan remains in possession per court orders. The Marlboro Maynard case drew attention across Marlboro Maynard Acton and Concord with witnesses from Marlboro.
South Sudbury items report Fairbrother suffering a severe cold. A. F. Rowe traveled to Maine, W. A. Connelly works in Anderson’s greenhouses, and Mrs. N. H. Perkins visited Andover friends. Local chatter includes visits from George E. Tulis of Seigel & Co. and W. B. Sweetser of Gray Maine. Lincoln birthday events planned with G A R presence and a Friday chapel entertainment.
Daniel Davis of Roy alston dies at 100 after a long life in public service. In Westboro the selectmen appoint six constables for the Marlboro Westboro and Northboro street railway. In Boylston Centre a deer flees two pursuing dogs near the Metropolitan Water basin.
The 16th annual DeMoors Odd Fellows ball at Junction was a festive Friday night event on Feb 6 with a Turkey supper at intermission. Benjamin Derby led the grand march. Fogg's six-piece orchestra drew praise and a large reception committee hosted guests and ballroom attendees along with an extensive list of members and their spouses.
A rural voice recalls Abraham Lincoln’s humble Kentucky origins and rise to prominence. The speaker mocks pedigrees, praises modest roots, and reflects on how a homely boy can become a president or governor through merit and luck.
A rustic speaker claims Abraham Lincoln lacked formal schooling yet possessed superior statesmanship. He praises Lincoln's humble backwoods origins from Hodgenville Kentucky and his human, practical efficiency over college training. The speaker vows to imitate the famed leader's homely, honest character.
Concord Fire department plans a charity benefit in Association hall on Friday evening February 19 to aid injured comrade Alexander Dye. Tickets available at John C. Friends H S Richardson Concord Drug Store and Snow Noll. contributions go to treasurer Harvey Wheeler.
The local W C T U met with President Mrs Henry M Love last Wednesday. Middlesex County convention reports from Boston January 27 were shared by Mrs Lane and Miss Anna Noonan. One new member joined. Next meeting set with Mrs E Louise Chase at 4 Central St on March 3. Edward Williams took a short vacation from M A C studies. Allen Carr enlisted in the U S Navy. In Hopedale open house for Parishioners held by Rev J C Alvord. Barre Unitarian pastor call declined by Rev F W Smith. Harvard Superintendent Charles L Clay resumes duties after four weeks illness.
An excerpt of the Gettysburg Address reflects on the Civil War sacrifice at a battlefield. It asserts a nation conceived in liberty must endure and vows renewed dedication to the unfinished work of preserving a government of the people.
Marlboro resident Fred W. Parker testifies to pain relief and improved health after using Doans Kidney Pills from Burke Drug Co. He reports back pain and discolored urine improved after short treatment. Doans Kidney Pills are sold by all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Sherman's moving pictures showed at Cooperative hall last Thursday Friday and Sunday evenings drawing large crowds. The Sunday showing was so crowded many were turned away. The illustrated songs and high quality films drew praise with Mr. Gilroy noted for a strong start at Cooperative hall.
At a Thursday meeting of the temporary Board of Trade group the plan was set for a March 2 permanent organization meeting. Officers will be elected a constitution adopted and the organization launched. Dues are two dollars per year.
Train times list routes between Marlboro Boston Northboro Fitchburg Framingham and Frayville with daily and Sunday schedules, including departures from Marlboro Boston Southboro and Fitchburg and arrivals at Marlboro and Lowell, showing multiple times for mornings afternoons and nights.
Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Railway Co publishes a corrected timetable subject to change. First car from Maynard to Concord on Sundays leaves AM with hourly weekday service. Connections at Hudson to Marlboro South Framingham Worcester and at Concord to Lexington Boston and Lowell lines.
Cov Car departs Maynard for South Acton at 6 AM 7 AM and half hour intervals to 12 PM Sundays first car 7 30 AM from Maynard South Acton to Maynard 6 15 AM 7 15 AM and half hour intervals to 11 15 PM Sundays first car 7 46 AM from South Acton Good connections at South Acton with West trains Special cars may be chartered at any time by applying at the Company's office Maynard Mass F A Persons Sept Maynard Mass
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