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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
5
John M Keyes, longtime Concord retailer since 1895, sells his business in Concord and Concord Junction to William A Stevens who has partnered since last year. Keyes remains with Stevens for now, keeping the famous stores known for wide range and steady prices.
Andrew Maker, veteran of Hancock’s corps, spoke to the Boys’ Brigade of the Trinitarian Church about the Gettysburg siege. He described dusty, blistered soldiers, dwindling regiments, and the July 1 to 3, 1863 battles, including Pickett’s Charge, and Sherman’s war ethos. He also hinted at future talks on Harpers Ferry, the Wilderness, and Petersburg.
Concord note recalls John M Keyes as central to the electrical contracting branch and large contracts, while bicycle and auto repair form a growing item. A year ago William A Stevens of Somerville allied with Keyes, adding furniture to Walden Hall previously used for toy displays, forming a profitable enterprise.
Mrs Christo bel Kidder presented The Melting Pot by Israel Zangwill to the Concord Mass mothers club on Monday February 24. Her powerful portrayal of the Russian Jew drew praise for vivid scenes of suffering escape and immigrant love, with admirers from nearby towns in attendance.
A 12 lady committee hosted a Friday night supper under the Woman's Association with a memory tribute to George Washington. Tables seated four around the vestry featured cherry-decorated napkins and a menu of soup creamed chicken ham chicken salad coffee nuts cake and fees. Emma Clahane directed a folk dancing exhibit in the town hall following the meal.
A public meeting at Concord Town Hall on March 20 will feature Rev Dr Anna Howard Shaw of Philadelphia, president of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association. The talk aims to mobilize support for women’s advancement with focus on justice for working women.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a person moving and unclear phrases and quotation marks, leaving the event and parties unreadable. The text lacks identifiable names, places, or a discernible outcome.
The West Concord W G T U will hold its next regular meeting with Mrs. George Kilham at 12 Derby Street on Wednesday March 5. A double Tambourine Act is planned for Saturday’s moving picture entertainment presented by Lavelle and Heyden. John P Bowen had an appendectomy at Deacon Hospital Sunday morning. Join McAvin family moved to Old Marlboro Road. Lynn Fosse Soccer team defeated Maynard 3 0 despite poor weather, earning praise for speed and effort.
An invitation announces an important meeting of the association and its active members. The directors will call the meeting to order at a specified time and place to discuss ongoing affairs and member participation.
Fragmentary notes indicate a discussion on Ramson and restitution in a study session slated for Thursday at 7:30. Davis of Brook appears as a referenced figure amid the unclear text.
A large velcame stone was uncovered near Anwick church in Sleaford after more than thirty years of concealment. The stone was reportedly plowed over and then hidden again, with local laborers noting the discovery disrupted by weather and field conditions.
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