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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
7
Five percent bonds of Muncie Water Works Kokomo Water Works and other utilities listed for $500 and $1 006 denominations. Prompt payment of principal and interest guaranteed by the American Water Works and Guarantee Co. Write of telephone 105 12.
Mrs Mary L wife of Capt Silas Sawyer died Sunday morning at her home on the Hudson road aged 79 after a gradual decline following a fall. Born Oct 20 1826 in Bolton she married in 1849 and celebrated their golden anniversary 1899. Funeral from the home Tuesday at 1 30.
Dennison Mfg Co reports a record holiday season with forty million Santa and holly seals produced after an initial plan for two million. The surge reflects unprecedented demand for decorative gummed seals on packages and letters. Also listed are participants from Marlboro on a Canada excursion including Zephyr Durand and several others.
The Massachusetts Civil Service Commissioners announce competitive exams for state and city service. Dates cover January to December for roles including foremen, clerks, stenographers, engineers, and police, with applications submitted to the appropriate office and on file at least one week prior. Warren P. Dudley, Secretary.
The Boston Sunday Globe announces a free series of colored cut outs on heavy cardboard. Beginning next Sunday a complete theatre featuring Uncle Tom's Cabin will be given with each copy. Subsequent Sundays offer new theatre scenes from famous plays for readers to assemble.
Hudson loses valued physician James Lang Herriman M D after a month long illness. Born May 11 1833 in Peacham Wisconsin he served over four decades in Hyson and surrounding communities. Family lineage notes colonial Harriman ancestors with roots in Rowley Massachusetts and early settler Leonard Harriman.
The narrative tracks Dr. Harriman and forebears from Hill and Joaivan born 1657 who died 1741 buried Georgetown, through John Harriman of Barnet Vermont, a Revolutionary War blacksmith, to James Lang Harriman who studied at Exeter and Bowdoin, practiced in Littleton and Hudson, served as assistant surgeon in the 13th Massachusetts, ran a Fitchburg drug store, and became a noted local physician, surgeon, and Democratic leader with multiple public posts and professional memberships.
The passing of Dr Harriman removes a leading town figure and a tireless advocate for education and local progress in Hadeen.
The Pope Calendar highlights eminent authorities on outdoor living and rational exercise. It notes the bicycle boom and open-air movement, linking Colonel Albert A. Pope as founder of bicycle manufacture and leader in American road improvement, with the Pope Motor Car Company as a sub-division of the family firms known worldwide.
The Unity Circle ladies entertained their gentlemen friends at John J. Shaughnessy's home Friday night. Guests enjoyed whist and dancing in the billiard hall followed by salads ices and coffee. First prizes went to Mrs Etza Rock and John A O Connell with consolation prizes awarded to Miss Sarah Spence Rockland and William Patten.
Tourist sleepers on the Nickel Plate Road depart Boston for Chicago and the Pacific Coast each Monday Wednesday and Friday. For full route details write L P Burgess N E P A Old South Building Boston Mass.
Taunton Division corrected timetable lists numerous daily trains from Marlboro to Boston and South Framingham with specific departure and arrival times, including Sundays. It covers routes to Southboro Clinton Leominster Fitchburg Northboro Framingham Lowell and related connections with flag stops noted.
Evening and Sunday runs listed for the Concord Maynard Hudson Street line. Schedule shows daily service from Concord to Hudson and intermediate stops with multiple times and notes on special cars and connections. John W. Odgen, Superintendent, states timetable begins September 26, 1904 and may change without notice.
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