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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1916

Page

6

Ipswich residents visit Mrs Chase as Thumbs Tangle noted

Mr and Mrs Vincent Hubbard of Ipswich spent Sunday with Mrs J Chase. Ernest Christian suffered a badly torn thumb at Allen Chair shop when a machine pulled his thumb and tore off a tire nail. C X O Connell won second prize at the Minutemen prize aid last Friday evening amid Concord Junction attendance. full Concord coverage promised.

Vincent Hubbard Ipswich J. Chase Ernest Christian Allen C. X. O'Connell Minutemen Concord Junction Concord

Pern Purchases Barber Business From Michael Kelly

Joseph Pern takes over the barber shop long run by Michael Kelly. Pern has worked for Kelly for years and earned trust for faithful service and skill. Townspeople welcome the transition and wish Pern success in maintaining high standards.

Joseph Pern Michael Kelly Mr. Perna Kelly Mr. Kelly Perna

Baker Concert Co Entertains at Wo mans Club Event

The West Concord Woman's Club hosted a family night Friday despite heavy weather. The Baker Concert Co led by Percy Baker performed vocal and instrumental solos, trios, and readings with Hazel Clarke Mildred Ridley Helen Reed and accompanist Mrs Leland. A next meeting is set for March 3 with Dr. Perrin delivering a talk on The Modern Child.

Baker Concert Co Woman’s Club West Concord Woman's Club Percy Baker Hazel F. Clarke Mildred A. Ridley Helen Reed Walter S. Leland Bess Snyder Marshall EB. Perrin

Cardiolete preacher to occupy pulpit on Sunday

Sunday attendance expected as Rev. Wm. L. Tucker from Princeton theological seminary fills the pulpit. The young preacher is described as gifted and the community is invited to hear him in a special service and post sermon prayer conference.

Wm. L

Local Notices and Social Updates Highlight Community Events

Miss Anna Canlett visited Miss Gladys Hill this past week. George A Skelton is making repairs on his Main Street store. John Kirkegaard advertises potatoes in Thursday’s paper. Bedford Civic Club met at Loomis Street. John H Brown reports Holstein cattle herd growth at Springs Road dairy. Mids Elaine McKee returns to Concord National Bank after grippe absence. Walter Temple and family welcome a baby girl born last week. Rev Wheelock of Malden led services at the Congregational Church. Louise Kirkegaard chosen for Concord High School play Ingomar for athletic fund.

Anna Canlett Gladys Hill George Arthur Skelton i John H. Brown Mr. Brown Springs Rd Elainae McKeo Concord National Bank Walter ‘Temple North Rd Mr. Wheelock of Malden Louise Kirkegaard Concord High Ingomar The Athletic Association

Town Caucus Nominates Officials for the Town

The annual town caucus met in the town hall on Saturday evening. Dr. Immanuel Pfeiffer Jr. was nominated by acclamation for selectman for a year. Other officers nominated include Wills G. Lane assessor, D. E. Perkins overseer, Sherman G. Rich town treasurer, A. Elmer Blake collector of taxes, Mrs. Malion B. Riese on school committee, Sheldon D. Gates road commissioner, and constables Howard D. Skilton Edward P. Kelley Herbert L. Clark John Kavanaugh Chas. D. Phillips A. Eimer Blake. An amusing contest arose over a constable nomination, winning by a substantial vote.

Immanuel Pfeiffer Jr Wills G. Lane D. E. Perkins Sherman G. Rich A. Elmer Blake Malion B. Riese Sheldon D. Gates Howard D. Skilton Edward P. Kelley Herbert L. Clark John Kavanaugh Chas. D. Phillips A. Eimer Blake

Injured By Fall After Train Exiting at B M Depot

George M Dimond fell while stepping from a train at the B and M depot and injured his knee. He was taken home by livery carriage and is under a doctor's care. knee cap believed injured. Dimond recently recovered from a similar injury. The fall occurred on a bitterly cold blustery night when ice and a northwest wind contributed to the mishap. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Geo. M. Dimond B. &M. Gepot Fletcher Rd Nor’wester Dimond

St Michael's Parish Reunion at Town Hall

St Michael's holds its annual parish reunion in the town hall on Wednesday evening March 1. A concert of selected vocal and other pieces runs 8 to 9 with dancing from 9 to 1. A generous supper is served in the lower town. Tickets available at the door or from committee members.

St. Michael’s

Eight Week Plan Adopted at Conepra High

An eight week plan was adopted for the school year with eight weeks of classes followed by a vacation. The plan includes a mid April break and is to be observed by Conepra High School.

Bedford Grange Meeting Teaches Weeds to Members

At the last regular sheeting visitors from Concord and Billerica Granges assisted the lecturer s program. The next meeting on Feb 28 will discuss Weeds and applications for the initiation class on Mar 13.

Bedford Concord Billerica

Sudbury Notes: Local Weekend News and Notices

John Quinn and family stayed home on Saturday. Miss Miriam Kempton takes a two weeks vacation. A group of youths enjoyed a straw ride to Maynard Saturday evening. For sale thoroughbred white Wyandotte chickens inquire at Box 51 Sudbury Mass. 28-1¢

John Quinn Ana Miriam Kempton Maynard Box 51 Sudbury Mass

Death by Own Action of Newspaper Woman in New York

New York February 23 Mrs Estelle G Baker 36 of Atlanta newspapers allegedly died by leaping from a studio into which her sister has an apartment She had been suffering from nervous trouble The inquest is to be held in New York City modules to be determined

New York Estelle G. Baker Atlanta

Federation of Catholic Societies program and speakers

The Federation of Catholic Societies in Ae hosted a meeting with Rev Fr Cronin presiding. speakers Fr Mahon of Concord discussed Catholic unity and nonpolitical aims, and Patrick Sarsfield Cuniff of Water Town spoke on Catholic Ideals. The choir performed To Thee Oh Country Faith and Fatherland and The Cross and The Flag.

Federated Catholic Societies Patrick Sarsfield Cuniff Watertown Julius Hichberg Fatherland Cardinal O’connell

Billy Wright Birthday Outshines Washington in Cord Junction

On Washington's birthday the town hears of Billy Wright's party. Lilly Wright's son hosted a large matinee inviting playmates and schoolmates to a cinema event. Guests praised Billy as a gent on a day marked by the hero's holiday and a memorable local celebration.

Lilly Wright George Washington Washington Concord Junction Billy Wright

Frits Opens New Dry Goods Store on Commonwealth Ave

Mr. Frits has occupied a new place of business on Commonwealth Avenue. The shop, owned by L. N. Fowler, has undergone extensive improvements and offers a first class line of dry goods and furs. The store is an attractive addition to the town's business district.

New Place Frits Commonwealth Ave L. N. Fowler

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness

The Dow family members Mrs. Sara A. Dow and Mrs. M. E. Conant along with the Hunter Smith and Dow families extend sincere thanks for the kindnesses shown during their bereavement.

Sara A. Dow M. E. Conant Chas. Hunter George Smith Eimer Dow Chas. Dow

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