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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
3
Maynard daily notes detail mill hiring shifts, store openings, and local movements. Workers from Gannon's sale to Downey's barber, Lawrence moves, and new union formation color the town. Community events, lectures, and rail notices fill out a lively snapshot of Maynard society.
A Worcester inventor, J F Marshais, outlines a plan to locate a wire goods shop in Maynard. He proposes a stock company to fund startup costs around 2000 dollars for a 35 by 50 foot one story building. Pending patent approval, local leaders may form the company to begin manufacturing wire fences springs and mats.
A three year old Maynard youngster plays barefoot and bareheaded on the mill pond in summer attire. He wears a green jersey and a rag skirt, remaining unconcerned about July heat as he enjoys the outing with apparent good health.
Superintendent John J. Driscoll reports many brown tails in town beyond expectations and says eradicating them from within Maynard will be a difficult job.
Mr and Mrs James Coulter celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their River street home with a Finnish community serenade by the Maynard military band and the Septa band. Mrs Coulter is noted for her philanthropic work among the towns Finnish residents. A large gathering of Finnish speakers and neighbors attended and presented tokens including a silver service, knives, forks and other silverware from numerous Finnish friends and neighbors.
Special Union Gospel meetings directed by Rev L S Chafer and assisted by his wife start at the Congregational church tonight Jan 3 and run about ten days. Chafer, known for East Northfield conferences, will teach Bible topics with a non sensational style. Churches locally and nearby are invited to join in these services.
Selectman P J Sullivan orders Supt of Streets John J Driscoll to remove as many brown tail moth pests as possible from Maynard trees. Many property owners dismiss the issue but will regret it later.
Red light warning and sale notice for a nearly new one horse wagon at a market in Sudbury Mass. Readable fragment notes the item and location Maynard area.
Mrs. Christine Belcher of Acton sr. appeals to The Enterprise to publish her plight as she struggles to support three children after her husband’s death. She claims merciless persecution and ongoing fabrications ruin her ability to find work despite daylong washhouse labor and limited outside aid.
Maynard Schools reopened after Christmas vacation with several staffing changes. Miss Gordon leaves Main Street School ninth grade. Miss Margueretta Conway moves from Nason Street School seventh grade. Miss Wilkins covers seventh grade, Miss Crockett’s position goes to Miss Edith Brooks from Natick. Lester G. Richardson of Dracut is new high school submaster. Attendance at opening session was poor, especially in lower grades, due to measles.
W FB Aspergreen of Quincy plans a Finnish cooperative grocery in Maynard. He aims to start with groceries and expand to a department store if successful. He canvasses Finnish residents and expects strong support. a meeting will be held soon. Aspergreen previously ran a harness shop on Main Street.
At Sunday night meeting eight candidates were admitted and officers elected. President William Conley, vice president John Hannon, recording secretary James Ledgard, financial secretary Frank Moore, treasurer John Murray. Board of directors include William Maley John Hannon John Horan John Wall Cornelius Callahan James Hoar Jeremiah Sullivan. Executive board lists William Conley William Cleary John Horan James Mahoney Frank Moore Daniel Colbert James Ledgard. Sergeant at arms Patrick Murphy. Installation by James J. Hilferty next Sunday. supper probable.
Saxonville edged Maynard 36 to 30 after a heated contest. ONeill Ledgard and Jink Murray starred for Saxonville with Marlboro teammates. Maynard regrets missing Cleary and KE Archer for a rematch. Murray drilled ten baskets in the standout performance.
The quarterly meeting of the trustees will be held at the Banking Room Maynard Massachusetts on Wednesday January 3 1906 at 8 o clock p m for the purpose of transacting any business which may properly come before said meeting Per Order President OWARHD A Liew
Eight weeks before town meeting Sullivan announces his candidacy for selectman as others face reappointment. The main issue is the license question with temperance supporters pushing to shift Maynard to no license. Several current officers face term expiration including Mullin ter Wil son Batley Haire Fowler. Sullivan seeks re election while Wilson may retire from the school board.
J F Gannon of Nason Street offers a drastic sale on the winter clothing stock he bought last fall. The heavy stock remains unsold due to a mild season, and the owner aims to move every item at cost with no profit, urging early visits for best bargains.
Supt of Streets J J Driscoll starts a town wide pest clean up this week under selectmen orders. He will notify private property owners to remove moths on their trees and, if ignored, have the work done and added to the owner's taxes.
The Broadbent family expresses heartfelt thanks for words acts and floral tributes during their recent loss. They extend gratitude to all who donated and assisted.
George Hudson and Fred Murphy of South Framingham visit relatives on Maplest this week. H R Leighton a Boston stock broker with a former Chase Building office failed Friday morning, with Hudson residents reported among the affected. Cordoning changes on Main Street include painted poles and additional stop adjustments to shorten running time.
A festive opening at the Hudson skating rink drew a large crowd to the opera house. The floor was in good condition and the Hudson Skating Rink Band performed fine music. The new management expects growing popularity and attendance.
Dr James Harriman death leaves Hudson without its long time medical examiner for the ninth Middlesex district which includes Marlboro Stow Maynard and Sudbury. Dr John E. B. McGrath of 10 Maple Street is advanced as candidate with local petition urging Governor Guild to appoint him.
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