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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1915
Page
8
Rev. B F Lawrence will occupy the Hudson Baptist pulpit on Sunday. Various locals, including Wm Kelleher, Michael Roche, and John Buckley, return or visit relatives. theatergoers attend Boston outings while club and lodge activities proceed with guests arriving from afar.
Garfield wins the sole contest of Concord’s annual election, defeating Richard L. Wilson 254 to 120 for a one year assessor term. Wilson carried Junction Precinct 2, 45 to 34, amid lingering talk he might decline the office. Voters also approved the temperance question with 272 voting against and 89 for sale of intoxicants. several women supported the school question. The slate for the coming year includes William Craig and others as constables, Murray Ballou town clerk, Geo Morrill tax collector, and Frank Connor assessor for three years, among renominated officers and board members.
Trinity Church begins a Lenten program with Ash Wednesday services at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. Warner F. Gookin leads the evening sermon. Lent features nightly prayer on Tuesdays, with Wednesday speakers including Roy Rolfe Gilson and others from March 3 to March 31. Holy Week adds 5 p.m. prayers and Good Friday 12–3 p.m. Three Hours on the Cross, Easter baptism and 7:30 a.m. communion on Easter Sunday.
The Woman's Club hosted a two part day and evening event with George Bernard Shaw's The Man of Destiny and a Goodnight Babette musical sketch. Performers from nearby towns and as far as Melrose Winchester and Allston drew full houses with strong praise for Miss Ruth Delano and Mrs Arthur Hitchcock Jr. and the entire cast.
Mina Wett of Lowellgreat at F B Bent's. James McGreery attacked by grip. Angie Bent visited Wal tam. Missionary society to meet Mrs Howe. Fred Noyes back on route after sickness. William Graves of Boston visiting cousin Worley at Rice's. Dr Staples family stayed with Rev Clarke. Hattie Parmenter and Henry Miller guests of Mrs Par Walter Lawin's party. Merril hosts sister-in-law in Belmont. Lafayette Dadmun visited by brother and sister-in-law. Dadmun improving. Birth announced of a son to Mrs Almarine Rice Feltus of Minneapolis, formerly Sudbury. Grange hall repair by committee. supper in lower hall. Peter Haskell to reside in Sudbury. guest of mother Mrs Kurtz. Rev Claire G Davis ill. Rev Geo Clarke officiated. Strong congregations at services.
Mr. Harlan Rogers found his car badly damaged in a shed after a Saturday dancing school. The motive remains unknown and residents urge swift justice as a neighboring car was untouched and the town seeks culprits.
The Sons of Veterans held a well attended box party and dance with strong box sales. Harry Gilbert paid $5 for his box while Pierce's orchestra provided music. R H Hall organized the decorations making the event visually impressive with tasteful display of stars and stripes, noted as among the prettiest in the hall for a long time.
A Colonial themed social at the Congregational Church ves try featured tableaux recounting George Washington's life with songs by Misses Carlson Stitt Law ton and Bent and duets by Kitchin Fowler. Mrs. Haynes led the committee. refreshments followed a pleasant social hour.
The Christian presented in Parker Street Hall by the Socialist Society Dramatic Club before a large crowd. Ida Jokinen as Glory Quayle and Lauri Jokinen as John Storm delivered standout performances with strong ensemble support, marking the production as the company’s best yet.
Ralph M Gould of Maynard died Sunday at 9 am at his mother's home after months of illness. Born November 23, 1884 in Freeport Maine he moved to Manitou Colorado then settled in Maynard 15 years ago. He worked for Prudential Life Insurance and later John Hancock Life Ins Co rising to assistant superintendent at Hudson office. Survived by wife Bertha Archer and three children E Albert and George, mother Kate Gould, sister Earland Springer of Newport VT. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery followed services at wife's parents home conducted by Rev Ryan.
The Grand Bazaar hosted by the Maynard Finnish Evangelistic Lutheran congregation ran Thursday to Friday evenings in the church vestry. The program featured literary items and country dances, with valuable prizes including a $20 watch and a $10 dinner set. Proceeds supported church benevolence. prizes went to donors such as Tipit Ojalehto and Keto la, among others.
The members of the Kanto Athletic Club celebrate their fourth anniversary at the Hall of the Alka Tem on March 18. Delegates from the Eastern Association are expected to attend the event.
Elizabeth Fry devoted her later work to prison reform after a notable first visit to a prison. In 1817 she formed a society to improve conditions in prisons. Her impact extended beyond Britain to continental prisons and influenced reform efforts.
The 300 foot fire masted schooner Elizabeth Palmer of Portland Maine, wrecked Jan 26 after a collision with the Washingtonian, was ripped apart by explosions from twelve gun cotton mines placed aboard by the Mohawk cutter. A heavy easterly swell delayed full destruction until seas ease. Further explosives awaited.
A compact aphorism notes earnestness as a difficult stronghold for many who are always in earnest, with a vivid image of a bone scan around the person. The line reflects Goethean tone on inner drive.
Moviemakers have ventured into Africa tracing the routes opened by Stanley in a continuation of exploration as cinema crews document distant locales and peoples across the continent.
The four act comedy Clever Schemers was presented in the hall of the Alka Temperance Society by the Dramatic Club. Set in Sweden, the play drew a large audience with its mirth provoking scenes and LAughter. Notice is given that George W. Hunt is appointed administrator with the will annexed of Mary E. Cutting late of Sudbury. Demands on the estate should be paid to the administrator.
A short remark notes grapevine leaves pickled as a great delicacy among Syrians, while reflecting on human vulnerability tied to pretensions.
Providence police reveal Joseph Lannagan shot Mrs. John Cal Vert and killed himself after an investigation. Letters show he was infatuated with the woman and had known her for some time.
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