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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
4
An unclear message references Acton and Signore with batwing and Comey phrases. The readable fragment suggests a coded or informal note tied to a person named Signore and an act and location Acton. No full events or actions are confirmed in the legible text.
A jumbled note references a group’s sense of duty and pride in a performance or effort. It mentions members of a company and their connection to a university or organization, suggesting mixed impressions of glamour versus service.
A pleasing program of dances and pupil offerings will be presented by Miss Clakane and her pupils in the public hall. Mrs George B Keyes Miss Barrett and Olive Ross will also participate, with further performances and arrangements by Miss Whitton.
Local column lists ads and notices from Concord Massachusetts. Mentions advance payment for ads, rates, and various items for sale. Includes stockholders meeting for Concordin Bank on January 14 1913 at 3 45 PM with cashiers note, plus ads for fountain pens and property listings in Concord and Concord Junction.
A village column lists plans and events including a Boston buyer for property on rd and local engagements of John Whalen and Kathryn Wallace, school reunions, a Trinity church gathering with a New England Telephone speaker, and Lyceum entertainments with Seumas MacManua.
A list of Monday and Tuesday afternoon studio recitals for Mrs Leland's pupils at The Rosary. Performances include works by Nevin Whelpley Krogmann Schumann Behr Lichner and others. Names such as Olive Smith Katherine Gleason Doris Jewett and Helen Seybold appear among the listed performers. Tuesday's weather is described as pleasant following a disagreeable Monday.
In the muddled report a captain notes confusion over actions at the armory after a fire. The company inspection reveals uncertainty about steps taken and remaining tasks as authorities seek direction.
Keyes was elected president of the Middlesex Mutual Fire Company following the death of Col. The election was among the largest party gatherings after Christmas.
Rear Admiral acting secretary notes high artistic value of a Daniel French replica unveiled in 1875 in Concord. The gunboat Concord preserves historic names and now resides at Bremerton Navy Yard. A plan would turn the Minute Man statue over to a future ship bearing Concord’s name if built.
The Rosmer camp 56 U S W V s elected officers will be installed January 9 at the regular meeting in A O U W hall Post Department Commander Richard R Flynn will be install ing officer. Officers include Commander Herbert B Vialle 8 V C Frank N Prescott J V Co George Faber officer of the day John W Hagerty officer of the guard John J Hanley chap Thomas Todd Jr surgeon Joseph Hart adj Cyrus H Cook quarter master Frank F Ireland trustee Carlos K Darling. The December meeting speaker said Sergt Frank C Thompson of Malden formerly with the U S Marine Corps on board the U S Maine at the time of the explosion narrowly escaped death.
Seniors hosted a Christmas hop with elaborate decor. Green and gold streamers and a well adorned tree brightened the stage while evergreen stations added seasonal charm. A fine orchestra played as the storm kept many away. the committee led by Howard Billingsten and Bosana congratulated themselves on a successful event.
At Deaconess hospital Christmas was celebrated with carols in the morning and afternoon led by Rev. 8. O. Dexter of Trinity Church. Wards and rooms glowed with bouquets and wreaths as friends sent gifts and many visitors came to share in the season with patients.
At the Hugh Cargill Home a Christmas gathering offered a full dinner and merry singing. The afternoon featured a program with singers accompanied by Rev. George Dexter, rector of Trinity Church, as they performed for the guests.
A town hall event for the 1912-13 season drew many youths to the O K club dance praised as the best yet. Volunteers including Julian Batlon and Richard Eaton led the decors and program while attendees from Acton West Acton Lexington and Cambridge enjoyed the 10th U K dance with strong turnout and praise for the organizers.
Word has it that George A Hartshorn died in Clinton. Born in Springfield he helped run the Old Middlesex hotel in the 1860s and served in Co G 47 Mass during the Civil War. He later engaged in business here and belonged to Baker Post G A R and the Elks lodge. Survived by a wife and three daughters.
Pepper, a member of Stephen’s Glass Club, has won a Harvard scholarship for the year 1913. The article notes a limited number of scholarships and mentions Miss Louise-rant planning an entertainment event at the concert.
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