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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
8
South Acton community notes cover social events at the King's Daughters and Congregational church, visits by Miss Inez Kilton and Miss Martha Fagerstrom, and town affairs. Local business and school matters include the Middlesex C. E. Union convention, high school funding talk, and town meeting plans around March 30.
Miss Ethel Wayne at home caring for mother. Robert Wayne has been away for days. James Greenough of Boston visits his brother George. Rev Henry of Andover preached at the local pulpit. Mrs. A A Payson entertains Miss Lee of Malden. Take Smith, a wife, died at home of daughter Mrs Otis Mott.
Local residents face illness with pneumonia grip and colds. Baptist society roll call set for Feb 20 in church vestry. Harold Littlefield studies auto repair in Boston M C A. Dr Christie and Miss Fulton seek operation for carcinoma. Wedding receptions attended in Boston and Florida trip planned. Mrs Luke Smith dies, funeral at Woodlawn. Ladies Benevolent Society holds monthly social with piano and vocal solos and Lincoln talk. Members include Coolidge Kempton Rice Webster Wheeler and D O G M unit visits Winona.
About 50 attendees watched a varied program during Lincoln birthday exercises at local schools. The lineup included the flag salute, instrumental duets, recitations, solos, a chorus, and readings such as Gettysburg Address and Our Native Land with a governor’s proclamation.
East Acton local harness repair shop offers prompt service and satisfaction guaranteed. George T. Larvery provides trusted craftsmanship in East Acton Massachusetts.
Lieutenant General Stoessel told the court he bore full responsibility for the Port Arthur surrender and, if judged a crime, asked for the death sentence. The trial nears a verdict as the prosecution rests its rebuttal and the court weighs the fate of the commander.
The piece defines underdog traits as a winsome mindset not from power but from reluctance to assert dominance. It notes some imitate power openly, yet their true stance shows a shrinking tail and a humorous view of their own misfortune.
The Marquesas Islands are home to highly skilled tattooists who cover the entire body from crown to toes. Each finger bears its own pattern, creating a glovelike band around the hand and accented by extremely long nails on wealthier individuals.
A man charged at the Willesden police court with intoxication and bad language pleaded guilty to the intoxication count. He added that he knew nothing of the language because he is deaf, per the London Express. The piece also notes a humorous exchange about compliments and cash from the Washington Herald.
A fragment shows a married woman envying Bridget for keeping a cook’s role. The cook asserts she can leave if needed, while others cannot.
A Special Correspondence piece on juvenile granges outlines selecting a fitting matron, empowering youths to run meetings, and teaching proper business methods. It cites seasonal activities, nature studies, gardens, prizes, and student projects to engage children and connect them with the Grange’s aims.
Taft speaks in New Hampshire urging a strong navy to defend U S interests and outlines plans for Filipino self government. He praises Porto Rico prosperity, notes Cuba war outcomes, and stresses Roosevelt era efforts for peace. In Washington Cannon boosterism dominates House, while Beech Harris faces murder charges in Kentucky and Piper pleads to bank embezzlement in Pennsylvania.
The Maine state grange education committee urges subordinate granges to discuss school surroundings study changes in courses value of education and the grange owe to schools. Springfield Pomona proposes a debating series among grange teams culminating in a final debate for prizes.
Samuel Howe 81 years 3 months 22 days died suddenly at his daughter Mrs E B Allen’s Boston home of heart disease. Born in Bolton he moved to Marlboro over 40 years ago and became a prominent local figure. He worked as a shoemaker foreman at J A Frye later raised small fruits and served in public roles including overseer of the poor and a Democrat who sometimes voted across party lines. He married Mary Wheeler. golden wedding in 1898. survived by two sons Sumner L and Henry and daughter Mrs E B Allen plus a brother Rufus Howe. Funeral at Mrs Allen’s Peston road home Thursday at 1 PM.
A Marlboro Westboro farmer James McHale lost a wheel on a grain wagon on Maple 1st Tuesday afternoon. The wagon fell, injuring Officer James L. Callahan whose leg was strained as both men sought hospital care. McHale and his son transported to the hospital. Callahan will be out of duty for some time.
The Lake Williams Ice Co completed filling its ice house Thursday afternoon. The structure is filled from top to bottom and holds about 12,000 tons of ice.
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