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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

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Engagement Announced In Littleton News

Miss Helen M. Houghton to wed Carl Dodge of Philadelphia is announced. Other items note Nellie Smith visiting Boston, Pingreyville oyster supper, local injuries, sickness, and upcoming Back Log club Sunset party with Hibbard's orchestra.

Nellie Smith Boston Esther MelInnis Ludlow Idlewild Helen M. Houghton Carl Dodge Philadelphia Horace Amsden Pengryville Pingreyville Sandy Pond Back Log Club Town Hall Hibbard Orchestra of Lowell

Finest Ever Supper by Lincoln Class Baptist Church

One of the finest suppers hosted by the Lincoln class of the Baptist church on Thursday night drew a long line of hungry attendees at 6 30. The menu featured chicken pie roast chicken mashed potatoes hot rolls pies cake fruit and hot coffee. From 7 30 to 8 Harvard Mandolin Club provided music with solos duets and readings by Mrs Webber Miss Hurd Miss Travyers and Miss Ellen Chamberlain of Boston receiving multiple encores.

Mandolin Club Mrs. Webber Miss Hurd Miss Travyers Elen Chamberlain Boston

Social gatherings and lectures noted in Lincoln area

Lincoln residents attended a bridge party at Mrs Campbell’s. a Bemis hall dance benefits St Joseph’s church. A H Higginson attends a New York dog show with many entries. a mission message from Mr Fernenga of Wisconsin. Herman T Wheeler spoke on Bugs at the Grange in Lexington. Feb 8 bridge party at Mrs Blodgett’s Lincoln. Prof Charles Zeublin from the University of Chicago will lecture Feb 17 in Bemis hall on Industrial Education.

Bemis Hall St. Joseph’s Church Fernenga Wisconsin Herman.t. Wheeler Grange Lexington Wm. A. Blodgett South Lincoln Charles Zeublin University of Chicago

Maynard Community Notes Highlight Local Events

The Maynard column reports a $25,000 payroll at a mill last week, widespread measles, social visits, and planned St Patrick observances. Local activities include dances, card parties, and church events with notable attendees such as Misses Turnbull and Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Lanigan, and Rev. Hunt officiating at a marriage.

Bedford News Roundup and Local Notices

The Bedford column notes mild grippe in town with Abraham Lincoln centennial observances and patriotic exercises in schools. Dudley Hartford is seriously ill. a water main leak near Fletcher Ave disrupts supply until repaired. Horse breeder A B Coxe hires trainer Grant L Paige from Parker Stables to aid Paoli Pa operation. Coxe active in California and Pennsylvania stock pursuits.

Abraham Lincoln Fletcher Ave Fletcher Farm Bedford Grant L. Paige Francis 8. Parker Thomas I. Lawson Lawson J. Malcolm Forbes Parker A. B. Coxe Paoli Coxe California Pennsylvania

Riverside Co operative bids for electric wiring in Maynard building

Notice from Maynard dated February 16 1909 invites bids to wire and equip the Riverside Co operative Association building for electric lights. Bids must be submitted to the Board of Directors February 25 1909 at 8 o clock in their rooms in Ri A building. Specifications available from James N Haire for Board of Directors P O Box 241.

Maynard Riverside Co-operative Association of James N. Haire Board of

Bedford Employee dies at post in East Cam bridge roundhouse

Wm. Tygart long employed by the B. and M. railroad and resident of Bedford on Webber avenue was found dead at his post early Wednesday morning February 10 in the East Cam bridge roundhouse. He died after a brief rest following lunch, likely heart failure. He was a good husband father and citizen and his death is felt deeply by the community. Funeral was held Sunday February 14 from his late home with Rev. D. C. Torrey officiating.

Wm. Tygart B. & M. Railroad Bedford Webber Ave East Cambridge Roundhouse

Hartwell Family Thanks For Kindness After Loss

The Hartwell family of Bedford Massachusetts expresses deep appreciation to friends neighbors and others for unfailing sympathy and acts of kindness during the illness and death of their father and grandfather signed Clara Hartwell and Lillian Hartwell February 13 1909.

Clara L. Hartwell Lillian M. Hartwell Bedford Mass

Prudential Life Insurance Ad for Bedford Family

An advertisement urges taking out life policies for self and family through Prudential. It cites a one year old child insured for 173 dollars at five cents weekly. A postal card to M. F. Manning of Bedford, licensed by Massachusetts, will receive prompt attention.

Prudential Life Insurance Co M. F. Manning Bedford Massachusets

Sudbury News Flashes: dances, skating, concerts, and games

Washington birthday dance planned in town. Local Masons enjoyed a Maynard trip on Thursday. Gym exhibition scheduled soon. Many enjoyed roller skating at Music hall on Friday. Sudbury band prepping a free town hall concert for Saturday. Herbert Bent, Dorchester traveling auditor, visited his mother. Bingville Scrubs beat H. B. 8 16 to 14 Saturday. A game likely on the 22nd afternoon.

Washington Maynard Music Hall Sudbury Town Hall Herbert N. Bent Dorchester B.& M. Railroad Bent Bingville Scrubs

Nurses for hire at short notice listed by price

Trained or experienced nurses available on short notice with weekly rates from 10 to 21 dollars. Night service and day service options shown with contact numbers 672-3 and 672-1.

Concord Junction Club Night and Social Whist Event

Concer4 Junction reports a guest night for general reading at the Concord Junction Woman's Club to be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the I O O F parlors. Willow Rebekah lodge plans a social basket lunch after the meeting this Wednesday. Edith Chase hosts a social whist Friday with 60 guests and a novel heart tally method. Chas Hendrickson had a close call when crossing a B M crossing as gates failed to lower and a fast express passed inches away.

Concord Junction Woman's Club Willow Rebekah Lodge Edith Chase Main Valentine Favora Chas Hendrickson B. & M. Commonwealth Are Crossing

Brilliant Masquerade Ball Dazzles Regional Guests

The 2nd annual masquerade and fancy dress ball drew attendees from Boston and nearby towns, with Arlington’s Mrs. Stuart Allen winning best dressed lady and Anie Pageau best dressed gentleman. John Riley won most comical costume while Heagney and Wallace orchestra kept the party lively.

Boston Waltham Lowne Alta Ty Stuart Allen Arlington Anie Pageau John Riley Heagney & Wallace Orchestra

For Sale A Small Barn In Concord Junction

A small barn is offered for sale by B. F. Howe of Concord Junction Massachusetts. The listing notes suitability for an automobile. The item appears in a local classifieds section.

B. F. Howe Concord Junction Mass

Concord Notables At Colonial Inn and Local Happenings

Ernest H. Hosmer and W E Lift of Detroit among guests at the Colonial Inn in Concord. Richard L. Wilson and several others spent days in New York and Boston. Edith B. Niles and Mrs. Nathan Stow noted among locals hosting or visiting. Community events include church supper in Trinitarian church vestry and a college party in Eaton hall. Local ties extend to Lincoln dinner in Boston with Middlesex club members and a note on Sandy pond water supply easing concerns of famine.

Ernest H. Hosmer Bedford Colonial Inn Richard L. Wilson New York W. E. Lift Detroit George Smith Williamstown JL. P. Morgan Chas H. Towle Washington, D. C Eaton Hall Adelard P. Duval Joseph Carron Nashua N. H Nathan Stow Walden St F. B. Cheney Concord Bostos Will Onial Inn Armin Sandy Pond BE. C. Froebreich Toledo George M. Baker Chas. H. Popper John M

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Littleton JC. F. Johnson Harry Hume Hugh McDonald Margaret McDonald Libby Chas. Lawrence Abel Flagg Goldsmith St Hugh Foley Foster Kimball Everett Kimball Lincoln Baptist Church Manning M. MacRae Somerville Helen Campbell A. H. Higginson Mrs Patrick Lanigan Charles Crossley Friends Worcester Florence Turnbull Greenfield Greta Dodge Gordon Thomas Thompson St Mary Margaret Kelley Marlboro Telephone H. J. Dwinell John J. Driscoll Sara Lee K. of C Marlboro Council West Acton South Acton Nasan Stalleys George Bishop Rose Billett Richard Allen E. P.hunt Walter Barlow Assabet Mill Washington Mill Lawrence Sherman Moving Picture Company Eastman Ladies’ Benevolent Society Union Temperance Congregational Church Emma H. Howland Marlboro Maynard Lodge Concord Lodge Hudson Lodge Abraham Brown Europe United States H. P. N. Dahl Geo. H. Gutteridge Nason Street Maynard, Mass Jack Frost Frost W. F. Litchfield P. O. Box B. & W. Roundhouse East Cambridge Aerogi South G. B. Grover Herbert Frost Weston Elliott L. Fisher Stork A. H. Fornes Arthur L. Hunt Brooklyn N. Y Albert L. Hunt N. B. Hunt Alice H. Parmenter Framingham Hospital Fred N. Bacon W. H. Kempton and R. M Hall Sons of Veterans Patrick Tulis W. B. Miles Charles A. Welch George Green John H. Eaton Dept. of Mass Faneuil Hall Samuel Wright Amherst Agricultural College Hitchcock Place South Sherborn Memorial Church John Goulding The Red Cross Walthai Edith B. Niles of Maude Hunt, Thoreaust J. L. Brewer Henry F. Lawrence Middle St Keyes Spor Coon Walden Street Walden Hall Main Street Tel
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