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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1914

Page

11

Masonic Officers Installed in Waltham Meeting

Thursday night drew a sizable audience from Waltham and nearby lodges. Officers led by Grand Master Alcorn of Somerville and Simonds of Somerville were installed, with local work and selections by Foss and Binks. Visitors from Maynard Salem and Somerville attended as intermission followed by refreshments supervised by Carey Hennessy Dempsey Flavin Caproll and Mullaney.

Yong Olas D.g.mn Alcorn Gan Somerville Shrove Simonds Rkman Needham Lodge Sam- Lodge Maynard H. A. Up- Fam Weston Bro Williamn Foss P. M.W. Isaac Binks H. A. Upham Lodge John Endicott Lodge Salem Winter Hill I. Cama David Carey Daniel F. Hennessy John Dempsey Philip T. Flavin Thomas F. Caproll Martin Mullaney

Druggist McConnell dies of heart failure at Concord store

A Concord drug store manager, A McConnell, aged about 65, collapsed while working Tuesday evening, dying of heart failure. He had led the Concord Drug Store for ten years after moving from Merrimac and was active in church and community affairs. A doctor later confirmed the death and a funeral is planned in West Newbury.

Herbert Neally S. Hollis Howe Dorctors F. J. Talty McConnell Henry Walgott Newburyport Concord Merrimac Moi West Newbury Charlestown Boston Prince Edward Island

Mystery Cleared on Body Found in Concord River

Wilbur Ryan of Charlestown was identified by his uncle Mr. McAdam of Dorchester as the man whose clothing and jewelry were found with the Concord river body. Ryan, a former B and B car inspector, had been missing for weeks before Thanksgiving.

Wilbur Ryan Charlestown Concord River Herbert B. Hosmer Nan Alexander Mc.dam Dorchester Ryan B. & B. Road Boston McAdam Concord

W. C. T. U. Food Sale Set for Feb 20 at Congregational Church

The local W. C. T. U. will hold a food sale on February 20 in the vestry of the Congregational church, opening at 2 30 p m. Proceeds will replenish the treasury to meet recurring humanitarian calls including literature distribution, assistance to families, and support of Frances Willard settlement. All friends are invited to contribute or attend.

Congregational Church Humanity T. S Frances Willard Liewsa

Enthusiastic Concord Progressive Banquet Stresses No Amalgamation

A lively Progressives gathering in Concord at the Colonial Inn approved the slogan No Amalgamation. The local committee was reorganized with Frank Pierce as chairman Allan Brown secretary and L N Fowler treasurer Guests included Rep Al Hoek and others as the party eyes legislative action.

Progressives of Concord Progressives of Concord Colonial Inn Frank Pierce Allan Brown L. N. Fowler al- Hoek Mac

Hart and Lincoln Leaders Face Progressive Political Shift

The record notes sentiment that after this fall's election, the Progressives will be recognized as the logical party to challenge the Democrats in 196.

Hart Lincoln

Trinitarian Meeting Postponed After Treasurer’s Death

The Brotherhood of the Trinitarian church postponed its Tuesday night meeting due to the death of treasurer Simpson A. McConnell at 5.20 pm. State Secretary Frank J. Donahue and Senator Charles F. McCarthy are set to speak at next Wednesday’s K of C Ladies' night in Monument Hall. Misses Emma F. Clahane and Nellie Clahane attended the Elks ball in Marlboro Monday evening. The Ten Associates Masquerade is expected to draw a large crowd from the area. Mr and Mrs Thomas Todd Jr welcomed a daughter Sunday afternoon at their Main Street home. The Trinitarian parish officers and Sunday school teachers meeting was postponed from last Thursday to this week Thursday.

Brotherhood of the Trinitarian Church Simpson A. McConnell Frank J. Donahue Charles F. McCarthy K. of C Monument Hall Emma F. Clahane Nellie Clahane Elks Marlboro Ten Associates Thomas Todd, Jr Trinitarian Parish

North Acton Social Snaps and Local Visit Notes

North Acton residents share brief visits and health news as locals travel to Holston, Boston, and New York. Messages include Herbert Scott’s return to work in Boston after illness, Inez Beebe visiting relatives, Loraine Miller’s Sunday with family, Louis Tuttle visiting Lyman Tuttle, and Frank Benere’s family with his mother. Additional notes mention George McCrady hauling cord wood for Blanchard and Gould Co to Cambridge brick yards and the critical illness of Mr Lucey’s youngest son needing a Boston specialist and possible operation.

Job Dupee Holston Herbert Scott Boston Inez. Beebe Luther Davis New York Loraine Miller Louis Tuttle Concord Lyman Tuttle Frank Benere George McCrady Blanchard & Gould Co Cambridge Brick Yards Lucey St. Marcin

Acton Library Gains Full Set of 13th Census Volumes

The Acton Library announces it has received a complete set of 11 large volumes from the 13th U S Census through Congressman Rogers and local interest. The collection is valuable for reference and now available for viewing, with the final volume just in.

Acton Rogers

Mrs Martha A Lawrence Dies. Funeral Held By Rev Pierce

Mrs Martha A Lawrence died Sunday. Funeral service conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev C L Pierce. Burial in Mount Hope cemetery. Mrs A B Parker has been ill under a doctor's care this past week. Max Rubin and family moved to Roxbury. Arthur Goding has been sick the past week.

Martha A. Lawrence Rev C. L. Pierce Mount Hope Cemetery A. B. Parker Max Rubin Roxbury Arthur Goding

Sherlock Holmes and the city’s famous man

A garbled dialogue features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson debating a peculiar man in the city. Holmes notes a gray haired, important man who draws attention, while Watson questions the man’s identity and background amid scattered phrases about birth, towns, and city manners.

Funeral service for John Brown at Lincoln Street home

John Brownplace’s funeral was held Sunday afternoon from his Lincoln Street home with services at Grand Army hall. Rev B F Lawrence led the rites, a brass quartet played, and bearers included H K Steward Edwin Rice and others. Interment followed at Maplewood with volleys fired by Company F Robinson and members of Marlboro brass band in attendance.

John Brown Lincoln St Grand Army Hall Peat “Ose Comana Agg Ole Stickney B. F. Lawrence C. F. Robinson W. A. Springer F. A. Warner A. C. Simonds Wiliam Jenkins Walter Darling Louis Chabot Joseph Renaud Maplewood H. K. Steward Edwin Rice Charlies Warren Thomas H. Boggs Co. F. Robinson J. L. Callahan Geo. A. Spofford Dosithe Bernard Rice Frank Knapp Marlboro Brass Band Mr. "Keene

Be C Winslow speaks on saving children at church

Superintendent Be C Winslow of the Home of Little Wanderers preached on what shall become of the child and the need to save the church and nation by guiding youth. He discussed temperance work and methods used, with a collected offering at the close.

BE. C. Winslow Little Wanderers Baptist Church Wagner Mr. Winslow Winslow

Newlywed Leblanc Host to Employer’s Guests at 83 St Home

Arthur G. Leblanc entertained the employer of the J A Frye leather department at his 83 St home Friday evening. About 85 guests attended including Marion Key Edward McDonough and Chase Hall as part of a Symphony quartet. Vocalists Lyda Garrity Marion Avey and Grace Girouard also performed before late refreshments ended the gathering with best wishes for the newlyweds.

Arthur G. Leblanc J. A. Frye Sole Spose Je Gaerty H Girard Marion Key Edward McDonough Chas Michael Tarpy Peter Dufault Bourdalais Albert Willow Walcott John Grenier Lajoie Symphony

Third annual Marlboro Elks ball dazzles at Davis Guards Armory

The Marlboro Elks Lodge held its third annual social at the Davis Guards Armory on Lincoln Street. Decor by artists transformed the hall into a garden of electric lights with portraits from Porto Rico and the Grand Canyon, palms, ivy, and floral garlands. Collins Orchestra played for a grand march led by Major and Mrs. Taylor and a long guest list followed, while a moving toast by Mayor O Halloran closed the event with a song by a young performer and a finale with flaglit elk figure on stage.

Marlboro Lodge of Elks Davis Guards Lincoin St Armory Porto Rico Grand Canyon Arizona Ork Collins’ Orchestra Son Althowgh Major Franklin G. Taylor R. W. Milliken Milliken C. A. Davis Davis Jeremiah A. At Breault Thomas F. Wiliams Lee John - Ont W. H. Pairfield F. A. Wheeler J. N. L’bye‘que W. di Lepper J. F. Carney R. H. Beaudreau John J. Rice W. H. Hill J. Augustus George C. H. Andrews S. Everett Adams T. Henry Burke Mae Roberts M. T. Burke J. B. Bradley John&. Bradley Charlies Bliss George Boyle John Flennery Joseph Granger Joseph Bouvier Harry W. Curtis Raymond Blake Marion Gleason Percy Frye Florence Walker Robert Howe Peter Carey Eee ‘Kirby J. Roger Crotty John J. Donavan Eileanor Whalen Danieler Walter L. Allen Floren Howe James Gorman Clair James Gibney Et Collins Bury Joseph Hayes Hurley C. Hi Charles F. Go M Murphy Mise Jamet A. Cavenaugh Lincoln Simpson Helen Lawrence J. Marry “Connors Margaret Leary Joseph Hannagan Mae Francis ‘Anger Nellie i McGee Motes J. Phaneuf Edward J. Gately Collins T H William F. Heffron P. FE. R Walter C. Springer D. Joseph Hannagan Ralph W. Milliken I. K Lodge John Clancy PC Han D. J. Hannagan Mys' XI Thos. F. Williams E. C. Minehan F. J. Toohey W. B. Kennard John Wilder A. H. Fontaine O'Halloran Hide Ward William B

Council Hears Petition On Postmaster Defenses

The common council met Monday at 8 pm led by President G W Cunningham with nine members present. A petition signed by Postmaster John Fay requesting defences was listed and referred to committee, with a motion to table the matter. The record shows routine transacting of business with dispatch.

G. W. Cunningham Simonds Sullivan Barton Sansoucy Rougeau Fletcher Turner Gallagher Merena John Fay Defenees

Unclear OCR Item Appears From Historic Page

Fragmentary text notes a February date and Mayes T with auntie and a bank item. Limited readable details suggest a financial or program reference but exact event or names are uncertain.

Mayes T. &. auntie ¢iuteZ s+ bank

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Waltham North Acton U. S. Census Sherlock Holmes Sheri Haynee Gar. Hall Everpeee Ee Solano
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