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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1905

Page

4

Mrs Mary A Gay Dies After Long Illness At Park Street

Mrs Mary A Gay wife of Walter A Gay of Park Street died at her home Monday morning shortly before 11 o clock from valvular heart trouble after five years of invalidism. She was 64 born in Marlboro now Hudson and lived here all her life. She married Waldo A Gay thirty seven years ago. Survived by two sons Frank and Earl and one sister Mrs Charles O Murray of Nashua New Hampshire.

Walter A. Gay Mary A Park St Waldo A. Gay Frank Earl Charles O. Murray Nashua N. H

Reserved Seats For Town Hall Rush On January Six

Seats for a town hall are in high demand with on sale at 7 am Monday. Early buyers queued since 4 am and many were disappointed. Mr Lovett reserves 75 floor seats behind the class, priced at 35 cents, exchangeable at Worcester's. Remaining floor seats are general admission.

Tion Town Hall Mr. Lovett Worcester’s

Pilgrim Fathers Hold Enjoyable Social in K of P Hall

The Pilgrim Fathers club held a lively social at the K of P hall with banjo solos by John Jackson piano pieces by Miss Bliss Burgess and Busby’s orchestra providing dance music The evening concluded with a collation of sandwiches doughnuts and coffee served by committee members Mrs Dwight Williams Elton Burgess and Mr Marco.

Order of Pilgrim Fathers K. of P. Hall John Jackson Bliss Burgess Busby Dwight ‘Williams Elton Burgess Marco

Y. M. C. Aims New Clubrooms in Chase Building

The Y. M. C. L., a club of 165 local young men, has hired rooms in the Chase Building above George L. Day’s store on Main Street. They will move in once renovations are complete. Officers are President William O'Donnell Vice President William Breén Secretary Ralph Manning and Treasurer Patrick McManus.

Chase George L. Day Main St William O'Donnell William Breén Ralph Manning Patrick McManus

Guests of Marlboro Zouaves Attend Weekend Festivities

Garde D'Honneur visited Marlboro Friday evening as guests of the Marlboro Zouaves. A procession led by the Hudson Fife and Drum corps traveled from St. Jean hall to Fitchburg station then back to St. Jean hall where the Marlboro Zouaves presented a military drill and dancing continued until 2 a.m. The event drew warm applause for the local company.

Garde D'Honneur Marlboro St. Jean Hall Hudson Fife and Drum Corps Fitchburg

Last Benefit Dance For John McCormack Jan 16

The town hall hosts the last benefit dance January 16 with local talent including the Hudson comedy tour. Nell's Orchestra of Marlboro provides dancing music while the event supports John McCormack.

John McCormack Town Hall Hudson Newell’s Orchestra of Marlboro Johnny

Concord Junction Community News Roundup

William Jenness remains ill and John Redfearn is out after a long sickness. George and Mrs Menter’s children recovered from scarlet fever and their house was fumigated. Officer Leon M Harris’s brother died of typhoid in Danville Pa. and he travels there. Boston Harness Co workers were discharged. leather price rise blamed. Santa Claus at Union church fest confuses audience. Marlboro lodge I 9 O F officers installed. Hawthorne chapter OES elects officers. Woman’s club held a General Reading meeting with a winter birds lecture. Union church week of prayer program announced for Jan 2–6 with daily topics and inviting attendance.

Leon M. Harris Danville Harris Pennsylvania Boston Harness Co Herbert A. Bass E. M. Comery W. A. Hart Santa Claus The Union Church Association Hall Miss Grace Knowles D. D A. B. Messer Elmer E. Shattuck Lucius R. Hodgman George F. Knowles George W. Ball Marlboro Lodge I. 9 O. F Hawthorne Chapter O. E Lon McCorrison Benj. Derby Jr Emily Whitney Mabell A. Coy Ellen Jones Ida M. Hall P. M Mary A. Curry Woman's Club Officer's Hall Ada Chaplin Louise King Concord Grace Conery

Opal and Diamond Pin Lost Near Acton Concord Junction

A stick pin set with two large opals and three small diamonds on a leaf was lost between Acton and Concord centre or Concord Junction on Sunday December 25. A suitable reward is offered for its return. notify Post Office Box 26 East Acton.

Acton Concord Centre Concord Junction East Acton

Almanac Weather and Tide Notes for January 5

SVArmer Almanac reports sunrise at 7 14, sunset at 4 26, new moon at 1 17 p m. High water at 10 45 a m and 11 30 p m. Forecast calls for clear skies over New England with generally fair weather and rising temperatures.

New England

New York to St Augustine Service Resumes with Luxurious Cars

Train service between New York and St Augustine resumes January 9 with Pullman cars carrying through to Aiken and Augusta. The latest equipment offers greater luxuries than prior seasons. Tickets and information available from the ticket agent or Geo C Daniels of the Southern Railway at 228 Washington St Boston.

New York St. Augustine Aiken Augusta Florida Geo. C. Daniels Southern Railway Washington St Boston Mass

Mortgagee's Sale In Concord Massachusetts 1904

Mortgagee Mary E. Giblin advertises a sale of property in Concord Massachusetts for breach of mortgage terms. The notice lists the deed date November and mentions unpaid taxes, a reserve balance, and sale terms. Solicitor is H M Bar with bids due within days from notice.

Lewie A Bary Conan Pier St Ourcelork Lexington Michael Sani Uae Dolaaseani

Probate Court Notices in Sudbury Massachusetts

Ancillary probate notice listing Annie E Burpham widow Annie E Smith and heirs in Sudbury. The court orders service by publication and copies to Winslow H Fairbanks Frank Barton and L Ferdon with posting in Sudbury newspaper. Judge Charles J MeIntire signs the decree dated December 20, 1904.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Annie E. Burpham, Smith Broo Annie EK State of New York Said Win H. Fairbanks Frank P. Barton Clara Ferdon Sudbury Daniel Mith Saic Sudbu Annie E. Smith A.D Annie BE Winsoi H. Fairbanks Frank Barton L. Ferdon A.opy Charles J. MeIntire Regia

Concord reminiscences recall school days and local life

Readable fragments recount Concord area scenes from early schooling to reunions. Mary Craig at Emerson school and Edward Dee’s typhoid recovery anchor a slice of town life. Lectures by Peter McQueen and a trolley breakdown on Bedford street add local color to a year in memory.

Reunion recalls old district school life and hardy routines

The Enterprise recounts memories from Willard T. Farrar and J. M. Smith, aged 77 and 81, of the Barrett's Mill and Strawberry Hill district school. They describe rough benches, birch rod discipline, seasonal sessions, and distant journeys to school, contrasting 1880s-1900s life with modern comforts.

Enterprise Reporter Willard T. Farrar J. M. Smith Mr. Smith Mr. Farrar Old District School Barrett's Mill Road Strawberry Hill Road Farrar Centre School Smith W. T. Farrar Kent Nee Clark Cyrus Clark J. H. Dakin

Bowling Alley Battle Crowns Foss Team Leader

Wednesday night at Lowell Street alleys a tight bat tle-pin match pitted a John W Mara captained team against Wm Foss Jr. led squad. Foss Jr. posted the meet high of 165 while John Finigan led his side with 156 as the scoring totaled for the event remains to be reported.

Lowell St. Alleys John W. Mara Wm. Foss Jr W. Foss Jr John Finigan Mara’s Goulding Rae Flannery Foss Ww. Foss Jr McGrath P. Foss Mullaney Craig Mara Concord Junction J. H. Goulding Junctionites Whitney Byron Byron Dempsey Penniman Tuttle Burke Sheehan Jennings M. Bulger Burke M. Bulger T. Byron Finigan McGrath McSweeney Fossen

Notable names listed in regional social column

The society note names W. 8. Armstrong W. R. Banks D. G. Savage Miss Ethel Brooks Mrs. Sadie Reece Mrs. Frank N. Smith Elsa Strom among local residents cited in a social roundup.

W. 8. Armstrong W. R. Banks D. G. Savage Ethel Brooks Sadie Reece Frank N. Smith Elsa Strom

For Sale Wheel Shop and Express Wagon in Concord

For sale new express wagon and second hand buggy in good condition. Apply T. J. McGann 8 L. Cha dressmaker with Miss Marc Barrett. Hub bard sr repairing garments. References given. To let in Concord wheel shop in rears of Concord Concord Bank. Apply at Concord National.

T. J. McGann L. Cha Marc Barrett Hubbard Sr Concord Concord Concord Bank Concord National

Time When Coughs and Colds Are Sent for All

Fragmentary note urges everyone to keep remedies on hand for coughs and colds during certain season. Mentions generic recommendations and penne as part of the copy. No clear names or dates present.

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Syrup White Pine and Tar Mentioned in Report

A note references Syrup White Pine and Tar and mentions H.S. Richardson in a brief, unclear context. The garbled text suggests a testimonial or product mention without clear details or dates. Further context would be needed for a precise summary.

Reunion at High School Building Draws 160 Attendees

Friday evening reunion brought six classes together in the high school building with early chats in classrooms then a dance in the Assembly hall until midnight. A yearly reunion was decided with Mr. Eaton and Mr. Camp organizing. McWal Orchestra provided music. The '98 class mourned Miss Mary G. McWal and the '99 class planned a baby nut as a gift to the couple.

Eaton Camp McWal Orchestra

Christmas celebration at the Trinitarian Church

Christmas event at the Trinitarian Church featured a supper in the parlors and an entertainment program. Gertrude Todd sang vocal selections while children directed by Alice Jacobs presented tableaux, with Leslie Ander earning praise as Santa Claus.

Gertrude Todd Alice Jacobs Leslie Ander Santa Claus Laura Whitney Lillian Petersen Gladys Wilson Elsie Lowdén Edna Calef Helen Bass Annie Johnson Effie Saunders

Concord Council of K of C Installs Officers

K of C Concord Council installed the newly elected officers led by G. K. H. P. Sheasgreen with Chas. M. Byron as chancellor and M. J. Magurn as financial secretary in the Knights of Columbus quarters on Main St. D. D. 8. K. Whelan and suite of Boston oversaw the ceremony.

D. D K. Whelan and Suite Boston Concord Council K. of Knights of Columbus Mainst G. K H. P. Sheasgreen Chas. M. Byron J. M. Magurn M. J. Dee M. B. Finegan T. P. Varley Edw. McKenna Wm. H. Dee Wm. P. Carroll Jas. Flannery Wm. R. Chrisholm

Town Alerts and Local Appointments Highlight Brief

Frank Efrainson was arrested Monday night by Officer Andrew Magorty for drunkenness. Mr and Mrs Marshall Whitcomb have returned to Webster after visiting with Mr and Mrs William Green on Park Street. Edward F McSweeney, formerly of Marlboro and well known here, has purchased an interest in the Boston Traveler. Charlies Richardson completes duties as driver for the Hudson home laundry team and joins Fred Rowell shoe dealer staff.

Frank Efrainson Andrew Magorty Marshall Whitcomb Webster William Green Park St Edward F. McSweeney Marlboro Boston Traveler Charlies Richardson Hudson Fred 8. Rowell Dha Borane Tah Enge

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Pilgrim Fathers Y. M.C. the Chase Building Geo. G. Keith, Andrew Poland Glenwood D&pt Plumbing Aert Vancertenes Main ORD Russell Inapens Sorevseateen Iinet Ant Belt Gatie Net Mutans Ceorce C. Russell Jet Mass. Life and Accident Insurance William Jenness John Redfearn George Menter Fred Crosby Louis Jean George Svarmer Southern’s Palm Limited W.E. Rogers, Hogister Mary Craig Emerson School Edward Dee Mr. Keach Maynard Lincoln Bedford Wil William Chisholm Thoreaust Cartle Tele Eatee & Hudson Fine Crevali Giataghte Cube Peter McQueen Concord Lyceum Japan Russia Bedford St Sleepy Hollow Cemetery L. & B. Street Bearce Swain Cape Cod University of Maine Concord Local H.S. Richardson Concord High School Mary G. McWal Ieclass the Trinitarian Church C. Installation
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