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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
4
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Special Lenten services are planned at St. Bridget's church this Wednesday night. Delmar's magic show performed at Cooperative hall on Thursday afternoon. Division 44 AOH to host a dance on March 17. James F. Sweeney and Dr. T. H. Manahan of Boston were visitors in town Sunday.
In Stow between Maynard and Henry Wetherbee's a physician's satchel disappeared containing surgeon's implements and appliances owned by Dr. F. A. Rich. A reward is offered for its return to Loewe's drug store.
Five hundred Star Shirt company workers evacuated calmly as a basement fire turned into a spectacular blaze. The building burned for about ninety minutes, with twenty panic stricken women helped to ground by firefighters. One worker, Mrs Heaphy, 42, died at hospital from heart disease triggered by the fright.
Dennis O'Brien was arrested for perjury after testifying he lied about running a saloon to shield real owner Mrs. Alice Mason. He said Chairman Brownell of the license commission urged the false statement and paid him $100 to testify. Brownell, a current license commissioner, was implicated in the testimony.
Boston reports that Charles 1. Tucker, condemned to die for the Weston murder of Mabel Page, seeks a U.S. Supreme Court stay. Lawyers aim to halt the electric chair execution set after a June 10 verdict pending final court decision.
Arthur J. Balfour former prime minister is elected to the house of commons for the City of London by a majority of 11 340 over Liberal free trade challenger Thomas G Bowles. The result reflects a strictly party line and no celebration accompanies the victory. The tally lists 15 474 for Balfour and 4 134 for Bowles.
February 28 report says Premier Moret believes the Madrid issue will be settled at the Algeciras conference as ministers debate a possible agreement. The council forecast the matter resolved during the high level talks among European powers.
Frank Wakeman on sick list and J Redfearn to run for Concord assessor in upcoming election. Mrs Gifford on vacation. Lillian Russell visiting Salem. Sadie Burke at Harri Man’s Laundry Maynard. Merritt family visiting Russell couple. Reverends Carey visiting McKenzie. Reformatory Washingtons birthday entertainment praised. Middlesex Christian Endeavor union met Feb 22 with Beach elected president Richard secretary and Sweet treasurer.
The notice lists mail awaiting pickup including Thomas Hunt Jorge Kingsley Frederick Little George McCann Edward F Morton Joseph G Reilly andMiss Nellie Reilly Miss Margaret Rourke Miss Cora Roscoe with no additional instructions.
A classified notice from W. W. Blossom of 172 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction seeks a sleigh at a low price. The ad requests reasonable offers and contact details for sale negotiation.
Lifesavers at Cape Henry cannot reach the schooner Grace Davis after it runs aground 1000 yards offshore. A devastating blizzard with heavy snow and sleet pounds the coast as a 60 mile gale rages, leaving the crew stranded and the ship at risk.
Manchester specialists form a commission to travel to the United States and study baling marketing and transport of raw cotton. They will determine the true cost of growing cotton on a commercial basis in the southern states and report findings.
Chairman Petigrove of the Board of Prison Commissioners announced the appointment of Alvah Smith Baker as superintendent of the Massachusetts reformatory to fill the vacancy from Charles Hart’s resignation. Baker, then Lowell jail keeper since 1899, was born in Veazie Maine in 1862, son of Rev. Smith Baker, a Congregational minister. He is married with no children and educated in Lowell schools and Oberlin College. The board and deputy superintendent toured the reformatory during a visit last Tuesday afternoon as Baker prepared to assume duties.
A suitcase with two Central Railroad of Pennsylvania bonds valued at $50 each, belonging to James Kerr, was stolen from a train. Detectives found the case at Charles Gatto's boarding house in Retort. Gatto was arrested.
New York Feb 28 leading a settlement of the controversy between the soft coal operators and miners with President Roosevelt's involvement by letter the negotiations with the anthracite operators have apparently been suspended. It is believed President Mitchell will let the anthracite issue wait for a settlement of the bituminous dispute.
The Salvation Army held a public meeting at Tremont Temple to dedicate the cornerstone of its new Boston headquarters known as The People's Palace. Miss Eva Booth was the principal speaker at the event, which marks a milestone in the ongoing construction.
The St Bernard Dramatic Club presented Triss a four act Western drama before a large Concord audience. Miss Julia Twomey directed and appeared in a leading role to loud applause with a strong cast including Hank Jordan Nat Webber Jack Hamilton and Susie Smith. Miss Tulis played Triss and Miss Powers at the piano. The performance was praised for its rehearsal and cast discipline.
Concord High School presented its annual minstrel show to a packed town hall Friday night. The program featured strong chorus numbers, a Wizard sketch, a woman impersonation, a farce, and a Bingville Band closing act with Miss Clara Pratt at the piano. Notable cast members included Harry P. Fowler James J. Loughlin J Alvord Rose W Scott Perry Edwin F Qua and Charles R Park.
Charles A. Prouty of the Interstate Commerce Commission spoke at a Massachusetts State Board of Trade session in Boston. He argued rate regulation should aid New England’s industrial health by countering independent border ra ilroads and cited current local railroad conditions. Edgar J. Rich of Boston and Maine railroad outlined the regional railroad interests stance on the rate question.
Eaton hall high school pupils presented A Dream of the Centuries on Wednesday afternoon. Cast included Marion Towne Norman Wood Frank Hubbard Dorothy Tewksbury Priscilla Grace Tuttle Stedman Hear Nathan Blanchard Viola Foss Charles Edgarton Mildred Rose Sidney Coolidge Ellis Richardson Julian Ballou William Bradley Francis Craig Edward Brennan Grace Hunt Blanche Kilkenny and others. They also sang Washington with Grace Hunt Clara Prince Edith Wheeler and Viola Foss.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Anna Valentina murder case from New Jersey. The defense contends she faced life without due process as she did not understand English and could not comprehend what counsel or the court told the jury.
Samuel P. Colt of Providence donates 10000 dollars to Brown University for the John Hay memorial library. The same brief notes the destruction of Barcelona’s San Pablo Church by fire. Philo White, 73, Civil War veteran, dies suddenly in Providence from lung hemorrhage. France’s postal bodies discuss inland letter rate cut from 15 to 10 centimes.
The Concord five defeated the Orioles of Cambridge 36 to 13 in a Saturday night game. Key scorers include O'Connell with 9 and Murry with 4, Bulger 3, McHugh 2, and Hickey 2 plus Spaulding. Hickey added 3 points from fouls.
Toshi Yasu Kuma, one of the interpreters at the Portsmouth peace conference between Japan and Russia, gave an interesting talk before the Saturday Club at Miss Ball’s home Saturday evening.
The notice promotes Pine and Tar at 25 cents and Hyomei by H. S. Richardson. It claims Hyomei cures catarrh and throat infections, with a refund if not satisfied. The complete Hyomel outfit costs $1 and includes an inhaler a dropper and a bottle. additional bottles are 50 cents. It argues savings vs specialist fees and offers a money back guarantee.
House to Let corner of Thoreau and Belknap apply Prescott Keyes Wanted light house work baby Apply Box 69 Carlisle Mass Seamstress to work by day or sew home Address Box 369 Concord Mass Automobile for Sale 1904 Stanley priced 300 Apply Prescott Keyes Picture framing at Vanderveer's opposite post office WANTED crows and horses to board Apply Erastus H Go To Let Louisa J srooxy house Middiest Apply Philip Mc Manus Concord Mass For sale or to rent 14 acres with buildings Apply Erastus H Smith
The Women's Christian Temperance Union held its annual armory sale raising funds from cakes pies bread candies canned fruits jellies eggs and vegetables. Proceeds support the Royal Temperance Legion for children settlement work for working girls and World's Temperance Convention entertainment in Boston in October.
The church outlines a Friday evening service with a lecture on Spiritual Insulation at 7 30, and a Sunday morning reception to members brief sermon and Lord's supper. The evening features the ninth Daniel lecture titled Daniels Vision of the Four Beasts from Daniel VII.
Carleton L. Gibbs H. 8 Hering W Hyland Master John F Powers 2 K Takayasu George Veinne Winchester Felon Arms Co Miss Margaret M G Miss Lina EB Miss Mattie Shanklin Miss nnjé Batlin appear in a compiled roster. The fragment hints at participants or parties connected to a case or notice in a local legal context.
A Concord Massachusetts letter to Rev Father Twomey recounts a two sided tale about Father Galvin of Westerly Rhode Island who had his church and residence painted. The writer notes careful measuring and bids and implies a saved amount of 70 dollars using Devoe paint. The letter signs as W Devoe Co and Towle Kent distribute the paint.
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