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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
4
The Marlboro Enterprise dated February 26, 1908 notes a midweek issue and reports a fire affecting a laundry and bathroom building. The blaze caused some delay in department work but was confined to the building due to limited wind, with minimal damage to surrounding structures. The paper lists publication details, pricing, and office address, typical of the era.
Concord Junction notes Miss Marceena Ring leaves Monday afternoon for a week with friends in Passaic New Jersey. Miss Mareena Ring visits Miss Zelia Cutler at her Passaic home. Mr and Mrs Otis H Osgood were guests of Mrs Osgoods daughter Thursday. Fire alarms rung from three boxes for a reformatory fire Thursday night. Only box near the B and M station on Barretts Mill road is identified for fires in the prison vicinity.
The Women s club of Concord Junction held its annual guest night in IO O F hall with about 150 attendees. Miss Ada Chaplin, Mrs. Amelia Robbins, and Mrs. Susie Russell led the committee. Readings by Miss Pooler and a piano solo by Miss Bess Robbins captivated the audience, Nevin s Good Night performed as encore, then a social and banquet with refreshments poured by Mrs. Damon, Mrs. Shepard, Mrs. Lane, and Miss Tufts.
A Thursday night fire at the reformatory drew nearly all residents and a large contingent from Concord. At 8:20 the night watchman, John Bordman, spotted a bright light in the laundry and warned the guard room. The alarm spread as outside observers saw flames, two boxes rung causing confusion.
Concord Junction area advertises local harness repair by George F. Lawery of East Acton Massachusetts offering prompt service and satisfaction guaranteed for grooms and riders seeking reliable repair work.
Mildred Brewster petitions Washington county court to be released from Waterbury state hospital claiming regained sanity after being found not guilty by reason of insanity for shooting rival Anna Wheeler in 1897. Debate centers on policy of release versus continued confinement as she supported herself through needlework.
Boston relief arrives as the steamship Kyleakin brings 2000 bags of beans from Marseilles France, ending fears of a local bean famine. The near shortage prompted anxious days for grocers and consumers in Boston February 26.
A terse promise from a service firm vows complete accuracy and attention to every detail. The clip stresses thorough workmanship and reliability in completing tasks without overlooking any aspect.
The town has new street signs up and appreciated by residents. The notice notes the annual high school dance will be held in the town on Saturday evening February 29. Mr and Mrs W B Gerry of Hopkinton visited relatives in Concord Sunday. Will Bradley from New York spent the holiday with his family on Lexington Road.
Notices offer piano tuning orders to be left at the Studio of Mrs W S Leland 2 Malden street Concord Mass rent finished room with steam heat Adress Box 604 Concord Mass WANTED capable girl to do general housework in a family of three Apply at 103 Main st Concord Mass 26 1t
Local florists report early spring and summer blooms now available with daffodils tulips narcissus sweet peas and stock. Carnations violets and azaleas also shown in fine condition with lower prices. Fresh fragrant designs from greenhouse flowers guaranteed satisfaction.
A O H beat Holy Name by 112 pins in Thursday match at Monument alley. Flannery and Pine tied for first with three string totals of 263, each contributing strong totals in the event.
The Wonder-Wonder Man, a musical play based on Eugene Field poems, comes to Tremont Theatre on February 29 and March 7 mornings and March 5 and 6 afternoons. Wendell Endrestt stars as the Pied Piper, Lila Ormond as Odette, and Tommy Coburn as Sport the dog. Adapted by Margaret MacLaren Hager, with book by Eager and Wendell Endicott and music by Lemuel C. Colburn. A French Dolls dance led by Amanda “The Naughty Doll” features, with doll contests and doll-story writing by children under twelve for a prize, and invites young writers to submit to Mrs. A. G Barber by February 20.
The third annual Div. 56 A. O. H. dance at Monument Hall drew a large attendance despite bad weather. An exhibition drill by the ladies auxiliary degree team of Waltham thrilled attendees. The hall featured white streamers and flags from the stage. A long list of committee, reception, and floor staff assisted, led by Chas Piogan as president and Michael Finnigan as assistant floor director, with an Hudson orchestra providing music. Attendees included numerous named individuals from local families and clubs.
Concord youths organized a Military Band led by H S Morrill with Pp A Bass as secretary and J W Raymond as treasurer. They secured use of the engine house hall for practice and aim to match a former town band from over 25 years ago.
General Charles K. Darling was robbed by three men as he boarded a Boston midnight train Saturday. The bandits took about one dollar in small change from his pocket, though several bills were left intact.
The Lord's Supper will be observed next Sunday at the Trinitarian church with a membership reception. A preparatory lecture is planned for Friday evening and the pastor will speak Sunday evening on making the most of yourself. A monthly supper and entertainment follow on Thursday at 6:30, with a sociable at the Trinitarian Congregational church Thursday. A letter to David Clark discusses pricing adulterated paint versus Devoe, urging pure paint value.
The Concord Dramatic club presented The Will and The Way in three acts by Coolidge and French. The audience filled every seat with continuous applause for the cast led by Dorothea Maverick and Hugh Fearing. Henry D. Coolidge directed, Allen French assisted, with Emma F. Smith promoter and a strong stage committee. Floral tributes and music between acts added to the evening’s success.
The annual sale is set for February 28 in the vestry of the Trinitarian Church. Selling begins at 9 o'clock and the vestry opens at 10. Contributions and patronages are solicited from members and friends.
A pasture of about 25 acres with year round running water in Concord Massachusetts for nominal rice. Interested parties may contact Wm D Wright at 104 Hanover Street Boston Massachusetts.
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