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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
1
After summer experiments the photographer offers a new photographic finish in delicate grays or rich browns. Portraits ready one week after proof, with prices from $5 and Be] at $2.50 to $5. A $5 home sitting fee applies. deposit due at sitting, balance on delivery.
President William Wood of the American Woolen company announced after a Boston meeting that the Assabet Mills will operate at full force across all departments within ten days. He forecast a brighter year with higher prices and ample orders. no indefinite shutdowns are expected, easing Maynard’s economic strain as 1908 begins.
A nostalgic notice from NASON STREET MAYNARD touts bakery items from pies to cakes and breads as the best in town. The speaker urges customers to sample a loaf of bread a pie a roll or a cake and promises to abide the decision.
Reverend R E Bisbee head of the M E church in Maynard will depart in April to another field of labor at his own request. He came from Milford and is known as an advanced thinker and a student of economic subjects. Bisbee has led reform efforts and was president of the Maynard Temperance League which supported liquor law enforcement. His congregation regrets his departure.
At a St. Bridget's Temperance society meeting Sunday night officers were elected led by Pres. William Conley and vice pres. James Ledgard. Other roles include fin sec John H Leyden rec sec Edward Ledgard treas John H Murray and several directors. Two candidates were initiated and the installation with a hall collation will occur Sunday evening.
Pupils of the senior class at the high school plan a concert to raise funds for a spring Washington trip. Earlier entertainments have been successful and the event is hoped to be the banner fundraiser. Class members listed include Vincent Sweeney May Ledgard Inez Fiske Ina Bowker Beatrice Sunderland Howard Cheney Clarence Macklin Marguerite Pierce Marion Townsend and Walter Comeau.
A local mill shut down Friday until Wednesday with no clear plan for future operations. The mood remains hopeful for a brighter new year as workers try to stay positive. Mr and Mrs Fred Lawton welcomed a baby boy.
John C. Hall of Cotuit spent the holiday here with local residents. Inez A. Perry wintering in Arlington. W F Law of Waltham visited his mother Mrs D Perry. L M Zerbel joined Ira T Moore in Sudbury employment. Frances and Alice Bent vacationing with Francis Bent. 8 D Perry and wife lodged with Harry V Perry in Northboro. Mrs BE Bent announces engagement of niece Ethel Turner of Boston to Lorenz Zerbel of Sudbury. S H Alumni Association dance December 27 in town hall with Natick orchestra and decorated hall. Punch served by Miss Harrington and Miss Wright. hostesses listed.
Albert W. Stone is ill with the grip. Leonard F. Goulding of Boston visits. Louis Blondig ill with the grip resumes work. Harold M. Ellins visits from New Britain Conn. Mrs Lora Parmenter Christmas visit with grandmother Mrs George J Froth. A N Young improving grounds. R H Hall grading. Schools in Whitman Woodsworth and Landham districts close for holiday. A purse of gold given Rev and Mrs Whiting Memorial church. O F Nelson also afflicted. State highway washed by recent rains. Hall repairing. Christmas exercises held in chapel with a tree and Santa. Leonard T Richardson becomes assistant in place of W Cote. James Donovan moves to Medfield Junction. Christmas services at Memorial church. choir program. Emma Moore widow of William Moore dies after long illness. services at home and Mt Pleasant cemetery. One daughter survives.
A light humor item notes Young Borem returns from Europe and laments following travel advice. Miss Sharpe yawns as the banter pokes fun at famous travel maxim and the prospect of sightseeing in Naples.
A theater official in Germany forbids students from joining the chorus while students insist they are singing something different, as Blatter is mentioned in the scene.
Sumner Hart visited Wallis Ford last week. William Noll and family spent Christmas in Worcester. Union church roll call and supper on Wednesday evening Jan 1. Miss Reece M. Grant of Norwich VT visiting friends in town. Wilion sharen society holds a Tuesday business meeting. John Snow entertained his father and sister from Salem. Kennon Damon of Westvale visiting an old friend in New Hampshire. Grace Knowles home from Amherst for Christmas vacation. Aggie Wednesday week’s vacation. George Guilford and Mrs. Guilford spent Christmas day with the Snows. Rev W W Campbell exchanged with Rev Arthur J Cowle of North Church Lynn. Elmer Chickering of Boston to photograph the high school class. Knoll the baker puts on a fine wagon. Arthur F Adams to run routes. Grace Marsh and daughter Doris and Sabra of Appleton ME visiting the McCorrison family Commonwealth Ave. The sale entertainment and dance at Association Hall Monday evening Jan 6 promises unusual entertainment. Parents urged to keep children off ice currently. Albert Izin er narrowly escaped drowning after creaking through ice on the lake Thursday. The death of Frank Fallon, killed by an engine near Fitchburg, is the saddest event. Funeral at Main St residence Sunday 1:30 pm Rev M J Batt officiating. Interment at Stow. Due to conditions, the John J Quigley Entertainers gave a chapel show at the reformatory on Christmas day with a fine dinner served. I R Beherrel’s new office building adds to Commonwealth Ave area. Beherrell reports business good and Draper Company arrivals will spur housing needs.
Local notes from Concord recount Christmas visits by Philip Walcott and Charles Nevins, a nurse Miss Florence Rose returning to Wayland, and the McCallars visiting in town. A pianola is installed at the armory for company use. Concord schools reopen after holidays. A militia meeting lists officers and a Christmas play and reunion at Concord High School feature performances.
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