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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
3
A vintage medical ad urges using Dr Trid s Elixir Laxative and Worm Expeller for fever cough swollen stomach and other symptoms. Mrs Ida Gagnon of Manchester New Hampshire praises it as the best remedy, noting her child improving daily. Ads tout price 85c 60c and 1.00 with free advice.
Maynard plans its annual spring election with caucuses and filing deadlines. Nomination certificates must be filed by 5 o clock on specified dates, while Kenneth Damien and Albert Smith have announced or hinted at town offices. Ex-Selectman John C Thompson is frequently mentioned as a candidate for selectman, with current board members expected to run again.
The W C T A held a Thursday meeting at Mrs A Morvill Goods home on Brooks Street with hostesses. Mrs Annie Eaton of Newton Highlands gave an address on Child Welfare. Gavin Taylor Jr and Miss Grace Parkin performed music and tea was served. Mrs Hiram Parkin and Grace Parkin assisted. Eaton cited that 69 percent of state institution and orphan asylum children drift to state penitentiaries afterlife.
The Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge orders Benjamin Clark of Concord cited to appear January 19 1917 to show cause why George B Clark should receive letters of administration for the estate of the late Benjamin Clark intestate of Concord. Publication in Concord Enterprise for three weeks is required. Maurice Mowmaiver attorney for the petitioner.
Massachusetts probate court summons heirs and interested parties in the estate of Maurice Meyter to appear January 19, 1917, at 9:00 a.m. to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise. include mailing or service of copies. Witness Charles McIntire, First Judge, December 27, 1916.
At the regular meeting of Progressive lodge of the K of P held at the Masonic hall Wednesday evening officers were elected. John B. Rice chancellor commander James Lent vice chancellor Raymond Coulter prelate Charles H. Shear er master of work W V Cameron keeper of records and seals C J Spence master of finance George W Bradley master of exchequer John Peterson master of arms Henry Hatchby inside guard John Wollerschied outside guard John B Lent A Hatchby trustees Thomas R Murray and J B Ent representatives at the Grand Lodge. Next meeting will install officers and receive grand officers. Thomas Murray Raymond Coulter John Woollerschied W V Cameron appointed to provide a collation.
Methodist Episcopal Church led by A Morrill Osgood schedules New Year message Spiritual Temperatures at 10 45 a m on Sunday includes Lord's Supper at 11 30 a m Public Worship and Sunday School at noon Chorus rehearsal Thursday evening led by Hiram Parkin Public and Young People's meetings set with officers and a public illustrated service at 7 00 featuring The Voyage of Life and Home Sweet Home. General invitation to all, especially youth.
A residence at Somerville of Arthur King agent for McGreenery and Manning burned last Wednesday at 4 AM. Mrs. King and their child fled in night apparel. Mr. King was away on a trip to New Hampshire and learned of the blaze by long distance wire while it raged.
At the Maynard lodge 131 meeting on Thursday evening officers were elected. Frank Taylor and Nai Gig Hers bert were named along with W. G. Usher Walter Dennison rec. sec Albert Randall fin nec Ralph Case treas and Adam Howard trustee for three years. Aviaries night is planned for the near future.
Probate Court of Middlesex announces a petition to grant a letter of administration for Hazel Acton of Acton without bond. The hearing is set at the Probate Court in Cambridge on December 15 1916 to show cause why the administration should not be granted. Witness F. M. Esty Register.
A two member delegation from A Welsh lodge amended the installation of Grand Lodge officers in Massachusetts and the St John festival at Masonic Temple Boston Wednesday evening. George H Gutterage was installed as R W D D G M of the 24th Masonic district.
The time for joining the Christmas club at the Maynard Trust Co has been extended to Jan 6 1917 due to holidays. Indications show the club will have its largest membership ever enrolled. The savings club has encouraged thrift among townspeople and acquainted people with company officials and the institution’s community service.
At the regular meeting held at O L F hall on Thursday evening the union elected officers: Thomas Breck president Frank Tobih vice president John Ornery financial secretary Wm Buckley secretary trends Thomas Columbus conductor Ralph Brown warden Sons Shaw trustee for three years. Three new members were initiated with one admitted on transfer card. A social to honor officers will be held at the next meeting.
Street department workers filled corners at Parker and Summer and the Brooks Mapje Sung junction with ashes to reduce sliding risk for children. The measures block crossing the railroad and lessen danger from fast cars, keeping the area safer for youngsters.
At the regular lodge meeting held last week the following officers were elected John Coulter master James Sheridan past master Charles Turnbull forester Hugo Kalander overseer John Sheridan recording secretary Ernest Greenhalge treasurer John C Thompson steward Louis Koski guide John Peterson inside guard Victor Kaskanen outside watch Charles Turnbull trustee for five years John Sheridan representative to the Grand Lodge Sheridan alternate delegate A grand Lodge session will be held on the fourth Saturday in January with grand officers present and a supper to follow.
The White Cross Guild calendar lists its regular annual meeting and installation of officers at Riverside hall next Sunday afternoon at 4 PM. A committee prepares plans for the Old Folks Ball to be held in Colonial hall on Wednesday January 24 1917.
John Byron died at his parents home on Byron Hubbard street Tuesday December 26 after a four week diphtheria illness. Funeral services were held at St Bernard church Thursday morning with a requiem mass by Rev M P Mahon. He is survived by his five brothers and one sister.
Russell Case notes Hongkong and Japan scenes in 1916 letters. He contrasts Chinese labor by coolies and sedans with Japanese jinrikisha dominance and lighter wagon loads. He concludes that cheap humanity replaces animals, Western women share hard labor, and loads bear on shoulders.
Mrs Frank E Sanderson resigns after 15 years as superintendent of the primary department of the Congregational Sunday school. The news follows a long tenure and was announced with appreciation from her fellow teachers and students.
P W Averill, former high school principal here and now Auburn New York principal, writes to J Dono Lent claiming the school team won the Central New York high school league championship. He notes 700 pupils attend the high school in that city.
Whitney and Hastings report on pond measurements and filling schedules at Acton plant. They expect completion by mid spring, with 11 to 14 inches anticipated, enabling supply for the trade year and May operations.
Tony Collins chauffeur of the chemical fire truck returned Saturday after ten days vacation spent with his mother at St. John Quebec. William Quinn driver of the hook and ladder truck was the Beef friends at Hudson New Year’s Smith substituted during tornado.
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