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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
4
The Marlboro Enterprise lists subscription and advertising rates. Single copies cost 3 cents, yearly 1 dollar, six months 50 cents, and three months 26 cents, all in advance. Advertising rates show one inch per week 75 cents with additional lines 25 cents, plus business notices priced at 10 cents per line per insertion.
Concord Junction will become a distinct parish with Rev. Francis J. Ryan of Somerville as pastor. The move follows the Archbishop’s push for more parishes and comes as the local church departs from St. Bernard's under pastor Rev. M. E. Towmey. Fr. Ryan, Lawrence native and St. Joseph’s seminary graduate, has served in Stoneham and Somerville and is praised by supporters.
Concord Junction reports several local updates including church farewell by Rev Toomey and upcoming Father Welch taking charge. A large turnout attended the Baton Hall high school reunion. 175 were present with a pleasant time. Fisherman Jerry West shares a 53-pike catch from Bradford New Hampshire. The Woman's Club hosts a January 3 meeting featuring Christabel Kidder S presenting King Rene's Daughter. The Boston Entertainment Party Lyceum course continues with a Commonwealth male quartet concert and humorist A H Carpenter scheduled.
Ely Nevada report says about ten feet of debris removed in the last day from the Alpha shaft where twenty four miners have been entombed for three weeks. They receive food and water through a six inch pipe and remain in good health with supplies lasting at least a month.
New York January 1 actress Mrs Leslie Carter Payne filed a schedule in U S district court listing liabilities of 194 418 and assets of 57 926 results reflect a bankruptcy petition filed weeks earlier and detail the actor's financial position.
Albany January 1 Superintendent Kelgey of the state insurance department says the examination of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company discloses a serious impairment of its financial condition.
Boston reports Edward C Mansfield becomes postmaster at the stroke of midnight while George A Hibbard relocates to private life prior to his inauguration as mayor. Central office work stalls as inspectors verify accounts across 195 stations and 147 sub stations, with windows remaining open for stamps and deliveries. In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania mine inspector James Martin dies suddenly at age 50 after a career including the 1897 Lattimer clash where deputies fired on striking miners.
A look at coronets shows they are worn only at coronations or funerals for peers or peeresses. Official use limits their display while tales recount silver gilt designs edged with ermine and purple velvet, sometimes repurposed as unusual objects like candlestick brackets.
Dundee Advertiser notes many garden workers suffer a skin ailment called daffodil poisoning from handling daffodils and nar c lasus. Crystalline lime in stem juice is blamed for small finger blisters and irritation. Regular pickers rub hands with oil and work tallow under nails to mitigate contact. Bulbs of white Roman hyacinth share similar effects.
Harper's Weekly recounts John Budd a model young man who wins Susan Smiley with restrained courtship until a single moment of boldness leads to a request to the officiating clergyman, "Yes, please," in a village tale of propriety and folly.
An anxious family shares a brief message from John during his first visit to his country grandparents. He writes that he is well and sends love, and suggests a healthy tip about eating red cabbage raw for a good meal.
Posters announce a Concord event by the Concord Artillery on January 17 and 18. Brig. Gen. William H. Brigham visited the armory for inspection. Mrs. Towle and Miss Munroe fill teaching posts at local schools as resignations and hires shift.
In Port Dickinson the post office was robbed by professional cracksmen who found a note on the safe reading its unlocked state and removed about 20 dollars of stamps. The article recalls a prior break two years earlier when criminals used nitro to blast the vault.
Cleveland reports C N Schmick president and W H Schmick cashier of the defunct First National Bank of Leetonia Ohio arrested on charges of wrecking the bank. The Schmick family held most of the bank’s $100000 capital and funds were used in apartment construction.
One hundred twenty five alumni attended the fourth annual Corn Cord High School Reunions Association gathering. George L. Prescott was named president with a slate of officers and an executive committee including Miss Ethel G. Hoyle and others. Wells A Hall urged ongoing school interest. A portrait of late principal William L Eaton was voted as a memorial to be presented next December, with Missily Sohier to paint it. The committee of subscription includes Prescott Hoyle Cook Wheeler and others.
A social dance by the Concord Artillery was held in the armory Tuesday evening with flags bunting and pine trees. About 70 couples attended. Matrons receiving included Mrs. William H. Allen Mrs. Richard Barret Mrs. Herbert W. Blanchard Mrs. Charles W. Prescott and Mrs. George D. Sohier. The arrangements were in charge of Capt Ralph B. Petersen Lieut Frank F. Ireland Lieut Raymond D. Willard Sgt Frank N. Prescott Corp George L. Prescott Musician Thomas L. Allen and Private Roger S. Hoar.
FOR SALE Second hand Kebber gasoline engine 2% H. P. Will sell cheap. J. W. Raymond FOR SALE 3 cords of apple tree wood cut three times and two cords not cut Erastus H. Smith
A cow from Mill Brook farm on Cambridge Turnpike caused panic in the town centre Saturday. Lead by a handler, it broke free near Main Street, charged pedestrians, and became entangled in a fence. Orlando B. Patch arrived and ordered the animal shot by William F. Horne to prevent further damage. The six year old Ayrshire Durh? cow valued at amount given, had been quiet on the farm until startled by a red jacket and passing cars.
A compiled notice of individuals with unclaimed mail includes George Anderson, A T Cole, Joseph Davis, John W Foster, Peter R Fillice, Frank Goddard, John Hart, A W Logan, C Hander, Lee Herritt, Bennie Nichols, Tank Olsen, Pat Olsen, Willard Parsons, Mrs Henry Amsden, Miss Mary Bacon care of Miss George, Mrs Chag Cottle, Thora Christensen, Annie M Downes, Evelyn Foster, Josephine Hwer, Elm Street recipients, Ruth Garland, Mrs Flora Hanson, Miss Hattie Hall, Sophie Hill, Mrs H Hampford, Miss Alice Kendall, Mrs Annie Kempton, Dr Jeannette E King, Miss River more, Esther Malory, Mrs Grace Morrill, Edith McKenzie, Eleanor May Patton, Margaret Thayer, Dorothea Wilcox, Ruth Wilcox, Wm H Hayman.
An entertainment was given by the children of the first parish Burin Thursday and Friday evenings.
Notice from Concord Mass announcing a stockholders meeting at the bank’s house on Tuesday January 14 1908 at 845 PM for the selection of directors and other business. C Pay Heywood cashier.
The Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company will hold its annual meeting at its office in Concord on Monday January 27 at 11 AM. Directors will be elected for three year terms and other business of the corporation may be transacted. Adams Tolman secretary Concord Mass January 1 1908.
Henry Whitcomb is robbed on the way home as Ralph Emery alias Ralph Califf alias Frank Webb is arrested in Bedford. He has a prior record including the Lincoln post office break in and Bedford Springs depot robbery. He is jailed in East Cambridge after arraignment on highway robbery and murder threat.
The Trinitarian church announces a regular communion service next Sunday with reception of members and a brief sermon by the pastor. A New Year service is planned for Sunday at 7 30 PM, and daily chapel meetings next week observe the Week of Prayer at 7 30 PM on Mon Tue Thu Fri 7 30 PM and Wed Sat 4 PM sessions.
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