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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
3
Maynard society reports visitors from Waltham and Concord Junction. Town life includes mill payroll totals, school events, church activities, and upcoming elections. Local officials plan improvements, and theaters and clubs host dances, lectures, and installations as spring forecasts brighten the Assabet mills district.
William Brown was elected president at a directors meeting in New York replacing William Newman who resigned December 22. Born June 29 1863 in Herkimer County New York he began in railroading as a wood cutter in Iowa in 1869 and rose through several systems. In 1901 he left Chicago Burlington and Quincy to become first vice president and general manager of the Lake Shore Line.
Mrs Catherine Beisel testified she shot Captain J C Erb saying I shot him I pulled the trigger I don't know how many times The emotional admission came during the murder trial of Mrs Beisel and Mrs M Florence Erb regarding the husband’s death in Media Pennsylvania.
Lowell mayor Brown, a police patrolman by background, moved to oust Dr. Charles W. Taylor and William C. Doherty from the board of health for dereliction of duty. The city council unanimously sustained the removals and nominated Dr. G. F. Martin and Dennis J. Murphy to fill the vacancies.
Maynard beat Attleboro 24 to 20 in a hard fought home game amid fouls and rough play. Kelley led Maynard with sharp drives while Bunker and Wallace starred for Attleboro. Referee Cleary oversaw 44 fouls as Maynard built a late edge. Maynard heads to Attleboro for a rematch Thursday.
Clerks announce a town hall dance on January 12 with music by the Union Singing Orchestra of Marlboro. Late cars to Maynard follow. L B Smith has occupied a tene ment in Case's block.
Whetstricken N. W. Vannier a traveling salesman for a carriage concern died suddenly in C. J. Mahoney's Main street barber shop. Doctors attended but he died of heart trouble after describing prior attacks. He was about 60, wealthy by Troy standards, and his body to be sent to Troy.
Indications point to George H. Creighton Democrat and James J. Morgan Republican as likely contenders for the Maynard selectman post. Creighton, longtime overseer of the poor, has broad cross party support. Morgan, previously constable and recent member of the town Republican committee, is also seen as a strong challenger.
Alonzo Mason and Miss Hannah Orqvist wed Thursday evening at the Mason home on Summerst. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. J. Judge of the M. E. B. church with relatives and friends attending. Blanche Mason was bridesmaid and Roger Mason of Concord served as best man. The couple will reside on Summerat.
Unity circle C of F Marlboro prepares for installation of officers at next Monday's meeting. Two canal dates will be initiated and a collations will be served. Installing officer will be Miss Allie M Bradley. Officers include R Mrs Leo St Clair 8 C R Miss Mary Hannon recording secretary Miss Margaret Keegan financial secretary Miss Nellie Conley treasurer Miss Julia Keegan RG Miss Lena Sheridan LG Miss Agnesick SG Miss Theresa Donates OG Miss Alice McAvoy trustees Miss Elizabeth Cleary Mrs Louis Cook Mrs Bert Sylvester court physician Dr T H Grady.
The Teachers Association of Maynard and Stow will hold its January meeting on the 11th with John C. Mackin, ex superintendent of schools, as speaker. The event is open to the public and a large attendance is anticipated.
The capital starts its social season with the bachelors cotillion, a landmark annual event. Prominent debutantes including Carrie Munn Martha Bacon Elizabeth Parker and the White House débutante will attend alongside Miss Katherine Elkins whose high profile recent affair with the Duke of the Abruzzi drew wide coverage.
Beach Hargis, released on bond for a prior murder case, was arrested in Jackson for disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons after firing shots near County Judge Taulbee's store. His mother Mrs. Hargis offered to pay the fine, but Beach chose to resist the charges.
The Maynard basketball team has joined the professional league and will play its first game as a member Friday evening against Peabody in Peabody. The lineup includes Murray, Coady, Vaughn, Maley, Archer, Mutriy and Kelley with a packed schedule ahead and hopes for strong crowds in Attleboro and nearby towns.
The Maynard Poultry Association will hold its annual show at Music Hall this Thursday and Saturday. The premium list is unusually attractive and entries are expected to surpass all previous events, drawing many distant competitors.
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