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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1912

Page

3

Maynard Public Schools Closed for Washington's Birthday Observance

Maynard announces a midweek school closure from Wednesday through Monday morning for Washington's Birthday observance. The calendar notes a lean social season during Lent with few events, while local notes report moves toward theater, bowling, lodge activities, and community meetings.

Washington Henry Gilroy Westboro Crosby's George Lynch Peter Smith Littleton Maynard Carruth Boston Pete

Rexall Constipation Remedy Ad Promises Safe Chronic Relief

An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe alternative to laxatives for chronic constipation. It claims no bowel irritation, non habit forming action, and general suitability for all ages with regular use. Available in 12, 36, and 80 tablet packages at Maynard Rexall store.

Rexall Orderlies Maynard Rexall P. H. de Lee Nason St Mass

Successful Church Sale Supports Local Benevolence

The Vestry sale by the Ladies Benevolent Society at the Congregational church yielded a good sum. Organizers included Mrs Kucy Newton Mrs John Lawton Mrs Edward Neeley at the apron table and Mrs George Gutteridge Mrs Carl Stockbridge Mrs Gavin Taylor Mrs Albert W Haynes at the food and Mrs George Newton and Miss Edna Denniston Sadie Stitt at the candy. Peter Wilcox a recent visitor to Lawrence announced spring activity in building with plans for three Chandler street houses and another home plus a bungalow for Albert W Haynes. more houses are in progress.

Congregational Church Ladies’ Benevolent Society Kucy Newton John Lawton Edward Neeley George Gutteridge Carl Stockbridge Gavin Taylor Albert W. Haynes George Newton Edna Denniston Sadie Stitt Peter Wilcox Lawrence Chandler St Watson Eaton

Bowling Notes Highlight Local League Standouts

George Clapp of South Acton and Ed Billett tied for high honors last week with 125 each. James Lent posted a 312 three string total on Saturday. Kempton of West Acton showcased his refined form. Charles McGill and John Heffner, former Maynard bowlers, remain in the spotlight with second place teams in Clinton and South Framingham, both near the season's averages in the high nineties.

George Clapp South Acton Ed Billett James Lent Kempton West Acton Maynard Charles McGill John Heffner Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Clinton South Framingham

Two Registration Sessions Set Ahead of March Election

Prospective voters note two chances to register with sessions on Thursday evening from 7 30 to 9 at the town clerk office and a longer session at the board of selectmen. Saturday March 2 runs from noon to 10 p.m. Officials expect little activity and no sharp drop or rise in town voting strength.

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen Recommend Steam Roller Purchase for Town

The board urges buying a steam roller due to high hire costs, noting $6 to $8 daily rates. They also call for continued permanent improvements on both streets and sidewalks.

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer At Local Rexall Store

The Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets mix Bismuth Subnitrate with Pepsia care to soothe weak stomachs and relieve nausea and indigestion. Three sizes cost 25, 50 cents, or $1.00 with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at The Rexall Store P. H. De Lee 12 Nason St Maynard.

Rexall P. H. de Lee Nason St Maynard

Senior Class Play Sowing Wild Oats Delights Local Audiences

The senior class presented Sowing Wild Oats at Music Hall on a Wednesday evening to raise funds for the Washington trip. The original play featured Raymond Hamlin as the sower and hero, with strong turns from Herbert Martin Miss Rose C Mahoney and several others. Kenneth Damren supervised coaching and scenery, and the production earned high marks for performances and staging.

Music Hall Washington Raymond Hamlin Herbert Martin Raymond Rose C. Mahoney Edith Florence A. Trainor Carl Marsh Bradford Parker Mary L. Parmenter Sarah Gilbern Ralph Cheney Rudolph Gibson Ethel R. Howard Dickinson London Whitney Bent Whit Raymond A. Smith Edmund “. Whitney Vera A. Lawton Claude B. Haire Chester Knight Dawn A. Lent

Unity Lodge Whist Party Flourishes At Hibernian Hall

A Friday whist party and dance at Hibernian hall, under Unity lodge No. 4 I C of A, drew a large crowd. Lawton's orchestra played well as prizes were awarded to Mrs. Robert White, Miss Ida Moore, James White, and Albert White, with the event aided by a committee of Agnes Mahoney, Gertrude Morgan, Eva Tucker, Mary Maley, and Julia Keegan and chaired by Mary Cook, Leo St. Claire, Bert Sylvester, Lena Sheridan, and Nellie Connolly.

Parker St Edward White Henry Traiser Pippin Alfred Beauregard Keene N. H Walter J. Browne John Sheehan Faith Finnerty Hudson Mary Sweeney Daniel Murphy Pittsfield Elizabeth Cleary M. J. Pollock Howard R. I Marguerite McCormack Nora Lowney Mary Driscoll Eva Tucker Mary Maley The Harry Hargreaves Killingly Hibernian Hall Unity Lodge No. 4 1. C Lawton Robert White Ida Moore James White Albert White Agnes Mahoney Gertrude Morgan Julia Keegan Mary Cook Leo St. Claire Bert Sylvester Lena Sheridan Nellie Connolly

Congregational Church Notices and Coming Events

Rev Frederick N Rutan delivers sermons on No and Yes and prudence in ship course at vestry and evening services Miss Clara Leighton Concord Junction soloist and quartet provide anthems A Home Department planned to extend lessons to homes Communion observed March 3 at morning service Tem­perance talk planned for vestry service ahead of town election Cradle Roll work under rough organization Miss Mary Santry visits Cambridge relatives

Frederick N. Rutan Clara Leighton Concord Junction

Town Departments Report Economic and Well Run

Enterprise notes indicate multiple departments closed the year with balances. Highlights include general government 560.91 from 4000, highway 41.49, sidewalks 6 cents, police 284.59, fire 98.68, street lighting 50.62, park 1.90, library 178.50, cemetery 52.30, health 291.86, poor 188, school near balanced after prior bills, water saved 12000, plus 400 church wall and 1800 ladder truck expenditures.

Highway Police Department Board of Health Water Department Congregational Church

Lord for Selectman Candidate Seeks Local Office

James B. Lord declares his candidacy for the board of selectmen. He aims to fulfill duties with capable service and commitment to local affairs as he enters the political field.

James B. Lord Board of Selectmen Mr. Lord

Not Very Successful I W W Effort Arouses Maynard Workers

The I W W failed to excite Maynard textile workers at a Wednesday Finnish hall gathering on Parkers. William Thompson led the event amid Finnish and Polish speakers, but the Finnish Workingmen's club already belongs to the AFL, led by Samuel Gompers, dampening radical momentum. Annie O Connell returned from a two week stay in North Andover.

American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers

Knights Installed at Progressive to Age K P Officers

Newly elected officers of Progressive to age Knights of Pythias were installed Wednesday evening by Deputy Reed and a Waltham suite. Officers named include Frank Knight J, John Wolf VC, A G Fairbanks M of F, Edward Cheney M of W, George Bradley M of E, Henry Hutchby prelate, W V Cameron K of R and S, John Lent M at A, Charles Shearer G, Joseph Schwab O G. Brothers attended from Marlboro Hudson Concord and Waltham. a banquet followed. Committee: Ernest Wollerschied Waldo Chaplain Henry Hutchby Charles Shearer Lee Donohue.

Gressive Reed and Suite of Waltham Frank Knight John Wolf V.C A. G. Fairbanks Edward Cheney George Bradley Henry Hutchby W. V. Cameron John Lent Charles Shearer Joseph Schwab Marlboro Hudson Concord Ernest Wollerschied Waldo Chaplain Lee Donohue

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Maynard News Thos. Bell Frank Rand Anna F. Ray Lodge Cooperative Hall James Ryan Avis Harry Illingworth Charles A. Welch Lodge Newell's Orchestra of Alexander Veitch Veitch Milford Moving Picture King Wesleyan University Carl Persons Susan Sheehan Julia Worcester Utility Club Boston Theatre Mizpah Rebekah Lodge William Litchfield Frank Taylor & Co Albert Whitney Darling’s Block Summer St Max Gruber Samuel Lever Assabet Lodge M. A Charles Drew St. Hilda’s Guild St George's Church William Baron Elizabeth Wilson Wilson Cuttell St. George's Church Edward Titley Washington, R.I W. O. Strout Gertrude Dean Framingham Alexander Pettigrew Maynard Business Men's Association Business Men's Association P. J. Sullivan Trust Company Committee On Banks and Banking Sullivan Howard A. Wilson O. S. Fowler Arthur J. Coughlan Legislative Chamber Unity Lodge Party Mary Santry Cambridge Gloucester James McInnes Jim Mahoney Franklin Follawsbee Kelley Turners Falls Marga Aggregation Molaghan Attleboro Grant Lowell Falle Evers Toby Matthews New York New England Cubey” Lynch OUR DeLee’s Pharmacy Rexall Store Nason Street Kaleva Main Street E. H. Davis Annie O’connell North Andover Pro Dilroy
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