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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1910
Page
3
A broad Maynard chronicle details visits by Mrs. Charles Richardson in Fryeburg and Samuel Townsend in town, plus local job moves, theater plans, school and choir activities, clubs, and political talk. Notable items include James Ledgard selling St Patrick card lines, Elmer Stuckett’s stage accident, a wrestling tournament, and a temperance driven license campaign ahead of local caucuses.
In Music hall, about 900 public school children performed for a Washington praise service. The program opened with the high school orchestra, included prayers by Rev. Arthur Bradford Papineau, and featured singing and recitations by Dorothy Persons and Nettie Taylor. Edward Kingsley directed the music. Supt. Brick organized the event, praised for boosting patriotism and memory of national founders.
George Champagne longtime Maynard resident died at his Mt Vernon home Sunday at nearly 63 years old. A native of Canada he had lived here 39 years and was respected for his good character. He is survived by a wife and ten children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to all who aided in lightening our sorrow after a bereavement. Gratitude is sent for both words and acts that offered comfort. Maynard February 22, 1916.
Mrs. William Taylor died Thursday evening at her home off Great Road after a short illness with double pneumonia. An English native born 58 years ago, she lived in the U S for 37 years and leaves a husband, two sons Percy and William, and five daughters. The funeral was Saturday afternoon at Glenwood cemetery, largely attended.
A Thursday night storm froze rails with crusted snow slowing service. The local road kept lines open until late night before a plough derailed, leaving rails iced until daytime repair allowed Concord traffic to resume. Ongoing routes faced limited disruption beyond Concord.
Mrs O. F Fowler Mrs L D Wilson and Miss Bird from the Maynard Woman's Club went to Waltham to hear Judge Ben B Lindsay founder of the juvenile court. Lindsay's eloquence impressed the group and his western reform work was praised. Also listed is an auction at 2 o'clock Saturday for William Taylor's Great Road delivery wagon and a sleigh in good condition.
A Maynard area listing offers a local wagon for sale described as in good shape. The brief notice notes the item exists and invites interested buyers to make inquiries.
A bill by Rep Hagis aims to legalize nominations from town caucuses under the current law or after a quick amendment. If passed, caucuses held soon will have certificates filed by a new deadline, enabling Republicans to proceed with planned caucus on March 4.
The Maynard Dramatic club formed a new bowling team and debuted Friday against the Hiberians. The actors led early and finished with a display of fancy shooting. The Hibernians seek a rematch but doubt it will occur until they improve their reputation. The Dramatic club invites challenges from other strong town teams.
The Maynard checker club’s planned games fell through as Fitchburg Leominster and Natick teams withdrew. Fitchburg Leominster will not appear saying discretion is the better part of valor, while Natick arrived a week or two ago but did not show.
The report notes Wells Team executing a decisive play in a Mayuaril league game. A key tactic shift influenced the result, with players adapting quickly to the opposing defense.
Max Blatt warns that current political discussions lack his reference and hints he may jump into the selectman race. He claims broad support and says he could enter soon as an independent ally of the common people.
A strong bowling revival is noted with many matches played last week and more clashes planned for the coming week. Mills departments organize games and the Maynard team must beat Hudson and Marlboro to defend their town representation against insurgent challengers.
A recent meeting of the Business Men's association revived the group with strong interest and eloquent speaker. It is expected several more speakers of merit will appear soon under the club's auspices and incentives will be offered to locals to join the organization.
Joseph V. Gately announces his candidacy for tax collector on the Democratic ticket. He says town finances need oversight and that changes may come as laws push for rotation in office. Gately notes improved taxpayer oversight at Soleila and plans to focus on delinquents while drawing community support.
Professors Anna of Hamburg and Sabourand of Paris claim to have found scalp microbes responsible for baldness. They say hair color changes and scalp disease relate to these microbes, and endorse Rexall "93" Hair Tonic with glycerine as a treatment.
The high school nenter plans a later departure for its Washington trip than in recent years due to worsened March weather at the capitol. Officials say a revised schedule is likely, affecting class plans and activities.
Local merchants unite to boost trade via extensive advertising and coordination with surrounding areas. The Lowell association promotes opportunity to attract outside customers and strengthen the central market.
The passage notes that responses to a list question were nearly identical across thousands of editors. It observes the strenuous editor's influence on the affections of newspapermen, implying a shared bias or consensus that favors strong voices.
The 26th anniversary celebration of Loyal Assabet Lodge was marked by a concert by Mexican Serenaders. Members and friends gathered to listen to entertainment, with Garvin Taylor giving a speech and the Serenaders delivering a strong performance featuring guitar and violin solos.
Frank May of Holy Cross visited the town during the holiday period, staying briefly and meeting residents.
A Boston evening paper reported a proposed merger of four electric rail networks including the Worcester and Boston elevated lines and the Old Colony, Boston and North Shore routes with other lines under one company, plus the Middlesex street railway.
The four act play Under Two Files has become a nationwide success. Blanche Babes is identified with the show which is on for one night only. The note urges readers to obtain the book to follow the performance and mentions it as suitable for families.
The text discusses appointing a committee of conservative citizens to investigate the matter thoroughly and consider various plans before a final settlement on an additional supply is reached. Agitation persists until a decision is made.
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