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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
1
All matter must reach the office by Tuesday night to insure publication the same week. Early receipt prevents condensation or delay. News advertisements or subscriptions may be left with H. Persons in Riverside block and subscriptions at B. J Coughlip's news room.
The Maynard community reports a whist club gathering at Mrs. Mary Flood's home, Primrose club photos in witch costumes, and joint No License meetings by the W C T U and I O G T. A midwinter lawn party by the W A corps of West Acton is set for Feb 28 and March 1, with a cooperative hall dance by the Maynard Social Club featuring the Union orchestra. Washington's Birthday will be observed with stores closing. Ethel Taylor of Baltimore may return to Maynard.
A Saturday social hosted by the ladies' social society at St George's Episcopal church attracted a large crowd despite bad weather and little advertising. The program featured declamations readings vocal and instrumental music with acts by Florence Silloway Lizzie Crabtree Gertie Shaw Douglas Salisbury and others. Ice cream cake and coffee were served and closing remarks were given by the pastor Rey Mr Papineau.
Young men of St Bridget's C T and J society held a social in their club room on Friday evening. Dancing was led by Lawton's orchestra and adieux were given by Misses Rose Usannon and Hattie Owens. Committee members included J Mahoney Jr., John Murray, M Mullin, John Moynihan and Daniel Murphy. Attendees listed include Misses Jessie Owens, Hattie Owens, Rose Mannon, Maggie Keegan, Annie Keegan, Mary Scully, Mary Kelley, Mary and Bessie Mahoney, plus numerous named men.
A compact Concord Junction column lists illnesses and visits including Miss Elsie Luick with tonsillitis and Mrs. Elmer E. Shattuck visiting Lowell. It notes high water, a dog run over by a freight train, and a Manila exposure of Thomas Kelley with a gunshot wound to the left lung.
An 800 pound transformer on Mill Dam power lines aims to reduce voltage for local stores. Town hall lighting is under review due to unsafe wiring. A Maynard talk covered printing. Terrance McManish barn on Bedford street burned again at 3 am with suspicions of arson. neighbors aided and a watchman may be needed.
Mrs. Abbie M. Saunders of Concord Mass asks about Dennis Hayes William Dugan and Michael Tracy of Co F 26th Infantry Vols. The Manila Command reports they were missing near Calinog Panay since November 27 1899 and an investigator believes their throats were cut by order of Calinog’s padre. Remains not found. General Otis oversees the case.
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