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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
8
The mangled body of Annie Weeks, 25, was found on the railroad track near the station after she left home with a small dog and a ham for a friend. Investigators believe several trains struck her following a convivial gathering at her home. Weeks and the dog died. the dog shared the fate.
The 16th annual M Dolesex Endeavorers Convention met Monday at the Congregational church in Concord. Rev George A. Tewksbury led devotions, with Rev T M Miles delivering The Quiet Hour address. Boston evangelist Lewis E B Smith sang, and Robert H Magwood of Boston spoke on The Progress of Reform.
The annual turkey supper on Washington's birthday drew about 200 attendees despite bad weather. Hosted by the Ladies' Social circle, the event featured solos duets readings and speeches praising George Washington. Attendees came from Concord Maynard Littleton and Acton.
A gathering for a Peace celebration will be held at the Congregational church in South Acton on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev ben L Reed prepared historic wood canes for each clergyman to be presented. Local and out of town speakers will attend along with music solos choruses and recitations.
West Acton residents share visits and longtime ties with family and friends. Mary C Stevens spends a week at her former Brad Henry Merrill home. Katharine Richardson travels through Waltham and Stoneham. Fred Webster hosts in West Farmington. Community groups report sermons, socials, and a sad obituary for Mrs. David Harris, North Acton, widow and mother of twelve.
The Hud sons game in Littlefield's hall ended 36 to 9 with Actons earning the win. Beach and Nourse led, Morse and O Connell followed. Peters starred for Hudson. Attendance was the season's highest so far, and next week on Feb 27 the team faces St Bridgets of Maynard in Luchtefield's hall.
A Maynard druggist P. H. DeLee advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for rheumatism with a demonstration promised. The notice promotes the product and its availability for purchase.
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff reports to Russian representatives that Japan violated treaties by landing troops in neutral Korea and attacking Russian ships at Chemulpo before war. The note cites Korea neutrality, seizure of Russian ships, and threats to Russian and Korean authorities, urging powers to uphold international law and warn Korea.
Paris signals support for Russia amid Japan's Korea actions and port incidences. French officials discuss Korean neutrality and the not yet decisive mediation prospects while noting France will not, at present, press action.
A crowded local notes column mentions Coral Record at Chelsea, various residents visiting Boston and New Bedford, and others returning from trips to New York. It notes subscriptions for Marlboro hospital, workers at shipyards and street railways, and several personal updates including marriages, illnesses, repairs, and job changes.
The Eagle Drum corps held a pleasant evening at Hector Martel on Grant Street Monday. The program featured a drum solo by Arthur Crotty, a solo by Daniel Mahoney, back and wing dance by Donas Gauthier, and violin banjo and mandolin by Olis ime Paul. Robert Egan was an invited guest.
J N Cohen guests in Boston. Lena Beach at Apsley factory. Carrie Lovejoy to C M Brett factory. Charles Reed visits from high school. Hugh McVey to high school minstrel show next month. Mrs William Powers at enamel shoe works. Cecelia Burke of Waltham visiting sister. Mabel Perkins visits Springfield relatives. Audrey Calden and Charles Woodbury noted for Washington's Birthday. Nestor Fairbanks and Alfred Codge attend sunlight dance. Charles Bean visits Boston parents Sunday. Florence Rooney ill at Maple Street. Maynard Hi Line car runs overnight to prevent ice. Lorenzo Bissonette ill with malaria but able to be out. Wallie Taylor guests in Clinton. Pearl Wiley guests of Lane dike family. Maude Brown visits from Everett. William Clark injured toe. Dr. John E. treats. Thomas Mahoney to direct High Dramatic Club with play Down in Maine. Grace Walker hosts Colonial tea with music and games. Clinton Hudson electric down briefly. 7 a m car stalled at Stone's Corner. Town on steam train.
Acton Centre reports Lyman Taylor now able to go out William Noyes visits grandmother at the House Simon Taylor has returned from New Hampshire after visiting friends Only a few Y M C E attendees from the village attended the South Acton convention About 30 villagers attended the Universalist church turkey supper Monday night Feb 22 Mrs Asaph Parlin died at home Funeral services held Tuesday no burial at Wi cemetery Little Margaret Coughlin ill with inflammatory rheumatism taken to Setts General Hospital for treatment.
Schools in Stow close February 26 for a two week rail vacation. Friends in Littleton, Mr and Mrs W A Wood hosted visitors from Boston on the twenty second. Warren Smith spent the twenty fourth wills. A supper and entertainment followed. The Unitarian vestry meeting last week Wednesday evening was well attended. Rev Mr Brennan of Ayer preached in the Unitarian church Sunday in exchange with Rev J Moulton.
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