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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
1
Over Towle and Kent's store in Concord the Tolman Studio presents portraits that look human and function as good photographs. Prices are five dollars per dozen and up, with cash terms.
Sudbury residents and visitors are listed with brief calls on social visits and travels to Hudson Braintree Wollaston Boston and Amherst college. Items mention Ell informally as well as a meat pie supper at the Methodist church a lecture on country schools and the loss of a large elm tree near the Oliver land by the town center.
The article states Gove's bread is sought after for its flavor, achieved only through high quality flour, careful dough preparation, and skilled baking. It credits a combination of care and experience for a bread noted for sweetness, nutrition, and healthfulness.
Growing voter interest in Maynard centers on William Conley as a candidate for selectman. Conley, longtime popular figure and president of St. Bridget's temperance society, runs at friends' urging. Other races feature Harry Parmenter for water board, John for school board, James Mullin for overseer of the poor, and George H. Newton rumored for selectman.
Elizabeth Damon four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Damon of Westvale was accidentally run over by a lumber team Saturday afternoon while she played. The driver did not see her as several children attempted to board the wagon and the girl died soon after. Funeral held Monday at 3 pm with Rev W W Campbell officiating.
A large Maynard House gathering Thursday night featured a turkey supper hosted by the Maynard Cricket Association. Mrs. Desmond led the serving and winning praise for the meal. Afterward guests enjoyed a social with recitations by Frank Sweeney impersonations by Miles Jordan and songs by Joseph Mus. Local entertainers Gear Jamieson McInnes James Murray Michael Lynch and Mr. Locke contributed humor. The event lasted into the early morning with Booth Laurence Fletcher and A Montgomery Billett chairing the organizing committee.
A town rumor claimed the Hudson bank had failed causing great alarm among Maynard depositors with around a thousand dollars in the institution. Telephones later debunked the report, but widespread fear had already spread.
Concord Junction notes communion Sunday at Union church. Annie J. Curtis suffers a grip attack. Ahearn adds a new delivery wagon. McKenzies move to Derby street. Many visitors at the Washington reform school. Rexalls vs Tigers set for Warner's hall Thursday night March 1. Bertha C. Rowell visits Kendall household. Connell sisters visit Keith’s and spend Sunday in Waltham. Ramona Kendall visits Kendall and Hatch households. Local dance event at Association hall drew 95 couples. Sadie Butcher Olive King and Vir Wilson join Christian Ep var society. Mrs B F Russell in Boston last week sidelined by peuritis. Mrs Orville Brown of Westport and Mrs Clarence of Malden visiting Winthrop street resident. Patriotism questioned as no flags seen except at reform school. Alice R Butcher wins second prize for spelling at Hunting Ave Boston College of Commerce week. Union church Sunday school attendance large as it grows beyond space.
William Jem moves into T Quincy Browne house on Main Street. Beverly hosts a county caucus planning meeting. High school senior class hosts a hop in Baton Hall. J. P. Watson completes studio wiring on Lexington Road. Bessie Hol recovering after surgery at Altham Hospital. Town caucus set for March 16. Telephone inspector reports good Concord service. James B. Donovan now district fire chief driver in Boston. Ida Swayne hosts Wellesley College friends at Grape Vine Cottage for Washington's Birthday. Justice Prescott supports Gov Guild automobile laws at hearing. Fire department meets. John Connor’s barn fire extinguished. Walter Carr speaks on Missions in Japan at Christian Endeavor. Democratic town committee organized with Biglin chair, M. secretary, Hilderburn treasurer. Kilkenney returns from Concord ice races with a horse shoe mishap. Concord Woman's Club hosts Mary Morrison on The Library Work at the Wenge.
Rev Fr Scanion, absent from Concord since his transfer, attended Tuesday night’s play in Monum hall where a gold watch was presented. Fr expressed thanks briefly, moved by the gift and past kindness.
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