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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
6
Fragmentary column note shows ad rates and placement rules read aloud to Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury with instruction to leave at H. L. Whitcomb's and pay in advance. Rates set per line with six words allowed per fine.
The text reports a quarterly meeting of trustees at the Agsabet Institution for wings in Maynard Massachusetts set for Wednesday January 8 1917 at eight o clock P M. It includes clerk Howard A Wilson’s order and housing and employment notices from Concord and Marlboro areas.
Juniors hosted a formal ice dance for seniors and friends at Concord School in Town Hall Friday evening December 29. Riverside orchestra of Maynard played popular music. the hall was decorated with red bows evergreen and an 1918 class pin of blue and gold. Matrons welcomed dancers in a corner under the balcony as seniors of 1917 stood along the balcony front. The dance committee was led by Richard Loftus with members Carl John Keefe Frederic W. Weeden Jr Francis Loughlin Barbara Lufkin Gladys Kenne Walcott and Evelyn.
Boston January 8 The great and general court of 1917 convened this morning with forty senators and 240 representatives taking oaths of office. Henry G Wells and Henry D Coolidge were reelected senate leaders, while Channing H Cox and James W Kimball retained top posts in the house. The bodies organized and named committees, with a joint session planned tomorrow for Governor McCall’s inauguration for a second term.
Earl Curzon of Kedleston wed Mrs Alfred Duggan in a private Lambeth chapel ceremony. The couple’s status follows Curzon’s first wife, Mrs W Leiter of Chicago, who died in 1906. Mrs Duggan, an American, is widow of Alfred Duggan, once Buenos Aires envoy.
Clarence Towle owns a new 1917 Overland and Torrey Vialle sold a 1917 Overland model 85 4 touring car. Many town residents attend the prize dance at the armory on January 11 and a 1914 Franklin touring car changed hands in Framingham. Local social notes mention visits from Miss Blanche Wells of New York and Miss Annie Clark of New Bedford, plus a busy calendar of dances and gatherings at Ex change hall and the Waltham Grange. A hockey tie occurs at Warner's pond between Concord High and alumni.
Mayor George R. Lunn of Schenectady will speak at the Civic League Forum on January 7 in Concord. The first socialist mayor of New York State, he will discuss Progress in Democracy and share his career from minister and reformer to independent congress hopeful. A musical program and community singing follow the address.
The Concord Grange held its Tuesday night meeting with Deputy Wallace of Waltham presiding and Miss Clara M. Pettigrew assisting. New officers included Master Fred Powers and Treasurer Henry Ingerson, with several others installed and a supper served by local members. Retiring Master Roger Allen received a past master's jewel.
Miss Johanna Hanlon died Tuesday at her parents home on Hubbard Street after four years of illness. Funeral Mass was held Thursday at St Bernard's Church conducted by Fr. Lynch. Born in Concord 26 years ago she leaves a father a mother four brothers and a sister. Many flowers expressed community sympathy.
John Byron aged 49, son of Mr and Mrs James J Byron, died at home on Hubbard street Tuesday after noon December 26 following a brief illness. Funeral mass was held at St Bernard’s Church by Rev Michael P Mahon, with burial in St Bernard’s Cemetery Concord. He was born in Concord and survived by his parents one sister and six brothers with bearers James E Byron Thomas Burke and brothers George H Charles M Thomas Jr and Francis B Byron.
The Concord Branch plans a peace time Visiting Nurse program charging 50 cents per visit with reductions for unable to pay. An $800 seed fund is needed, with $225 already from Red Cross dues, to cover six months of operation. Remittances urged to Henry S. Thompson, chairman.
A. O. H. defeated the Town Team 1266 to 1238. Byron led A. O. H. with the top score and Reid starred for the Town Team. The score line confirms a close matchup.
The New England Telephone team edged the Big Five in a close game with Mixer topping the former and Fitz pacing the Big Five. Final score details are not provided in the readable text.
Miss Gertrude Rideout and Miss Carol Brown with friends spent the weekend and holiday at Naukeag Inn in Ashburnham. Winter sports like skating ice boating coasting and snowshoeing offered outdoor amusement for visitors.
The Brotherhood of the Trinitarian Church invites members to a Tuesday evening gathering on January 9 with author Samuel Merwin of Concord giving an informal talk. Ladies are invited for the club’s ladies night, with enjoyable musical features planned.
A group of young friends surprised Herbert Petersen at his Virginia Road home Saturday evening for his birthday. The event featured games and a social hour with refreshments.
Saturday morning Elias Ridbarry of 384 Edinboro Street Boston appeared before Judge Keyes for peddling dry goods without a license. He was fined 50 dollars with the note the maximum fine for both offenses is 200 dollars.
Pictures Friday and Saturday drew good crowds with Thursday January 11 set for a prize dance. The Minute Men conducted a drill Friday evening and pictures continued to be shown as usual on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
The armory defeated the K. of C. bowling team in a Thursday evening game at the local alleys. The report notes a close contest with steady play and key strikes throughout.
Trinitarian Church conducts Union services during the Week of Prayer with events at the Methodist Home for Aged Women and Walden Street Home for Aged. Rev. Street and Rev. Collier preach, membership admissions planned, and a Concord Union Bible Society collection. Christian Endeavor meets, and Brotherhood of the Church holds its monthly ladies night with music and an address by Samuel Merwin.
On Monday January 8 the Woman's Club presents Fraulein Mayer speaking on The Spirit of Oberammergau. She played Mary Magdalene in the Passion Play last performed at Oberammergau. Tea follows the social hour. The Travel class meets Friday January 5 at 3 30 p.m. in the vestry of the Trinitarian church Walden. Panathon will discuss Philadelphia topics.
A sewing club gathering at Mrs. Oscar Beck vold’s home on a Saturday evening honored Miss Cornelia Thorpe. A lighted Christmas tree displayed gifts marked for her, and a letter from Santa prompted guests to donate the presents to their rightful owner. An eight social hour followed with dainty refreshments.
Milwaukee Jan 3 The district court hears Philip Schmidt charged with chasing his wife and four children into the street. Judge Page discusses a rising list of applicants to provide physical retribution to wife beaters and says the next offender will face a scheduled scrapper in court.
W G Lee chief of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen accuses railroads of permitting overtime to force higher costs to prove the Adamson law. He questions whether the Supreme Court will rule it constitutional or invalid and says the Brotherhoods should await the decision. Four Brotherhood chiefs reportedly shaped a sealed statement. General chairmen plan a Chicago meeting on the issue.
Chicago report notes a broke man refused aid by a wealthy brother stole stationery from an undertaker and wrote for funeral expenses. The undertaker received a check for twenty five.
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