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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
3
Local notes cover illnesses including diphtheria and meningitis in Maynard residents, civic events, school activities, church meetings, and upcoming elections. Juries begin duty, Fraterships plan installations, and the Foresters reopen to grow membership while the town prepares for annual financial close and notices road ahead.
C J Bodfish of Cambridge former ly agent of the Assabet mills visited town for a meeting of Assabet bank officers He spoke optimism about the mill situation saying improvements appear to be developing and that it will take time for industry to settle but the worst is over and better days may come for Maynard residents.
The board of selectmen rejected Harry Fleischman’s jab license after noting his employment by Max Blatt. They expressed suspicion that Max would gain undue prosperity from any license, and at a special Friday meeting stated he would not receive a license now or in the future given current circumstances.
Premium lists for the upcoming Maynard poultry show are distributed to boost entries. Leading poultry fanciers in the state promise top stock for the event despite a nationwide business lull. A new feature offers free advertising on the premium list to contributors, with premiums already totalling over $200.
The Rev. J Albert Crowley of Wellesley was a visitor in town Tuesday.
Howard A. Wilson becomes a full partner of James F. Sweeney on January 1 creating Sweeney & Wilson. Readership praises his progress since Boston University graduation and predicts continued ascent of the Massachusetts bar.
Mr and Mrs John Smith welcomed a baby girl this week. The town sighted a new arrival as local families celebrate this event. James Claflin of Boston visited town Monday. Motorman Harry Cook has been on the sick list recently. The Womart's dib literary department met Monday afternoon with Mrs A L Morse. A hearing on a proposed Marlboro to Waltham road with a Sudbury branch was held before railroad commissioners Tuesday and continued Wednesday.
Two high school boys from good families were arrested in Providence on charges tied to the Greenville murder of Miss Mary Eddy a mill operative. After examination they were released and kept under watch, with police noting a confession of being near the crime scene while intending to rob their aunt.
Night riders struck in the Burley district with fires at Bethel destroying the A. P. Robinson warehouse and Peters Bros. general store. Daugherty Bros. warehouse at Sherburne also burned. Raiders cut telephone and telegraph wires to hinder aid.
Lieutenant Colonel Goethals chief engineer and Panama canal commissioner visited Clinton Massachusetts to inspect local Metropolitan water works. Experts explained Gatun dam construction details to him as part of assessing potential weaknesses on the isthmus.
James Treadwell once famed as the gold king of Alaska is jailed in San Francisco County after being indicted on embezzlement charges. He surrendered after failing to obtain a $75 000 bond following a fruitless search.
Theodore B. Whitmore, who identified a body as his wife’s, was arraigned before Justice Branegan in Newark and held without bail on a murder charge. William Bartlett of Brooklyn was held as a witness in the $5000 bond case.
Music hall game ends 44 to 25 in favor of Maynard. Lowell manager Cunningham brought a missmatched squad and poor teamwork led to a lopsided defeat. Kelley Cleary Maley Allard stood out for Maynard while Lowell’s effort was marred by execution, not talent. Referee Mahoney oversaw a 350 attendance.
Rev John Lillbach, a Finnish community advocate in Maynard, has faced threats and harassment after opposing agitators and addressing Finnish residents. A Finnish newspaper attacked him and a public meeting disrupted plans, though Lillbach continued his work with local support.
The article describes the Singer Building on Broadway as the tallest downtown New York skyscraper, with steeplejacks at a 700 foot height and Ernest Capelle painting the gold ball atop the flagpole. It notes contention with the Metropolitan Life and Park Row rivals and mentions a Pittsburgh project aimed at surpassing New York height records.
A chimney fire on Maynard’s block sent a shower of sparks onto the roof for about ten minutes. The afternoon rain saturated the roof making a blaze unlikely and firemen quickly gained control. Crowds feared a major fire as flames and smoke rose, but moisture kept the danger low.
An evening of musical entertainment is planned in the Assembly hall at Nason Street School next Wednesday to raise funds for the Washington fund of the senior class. Featured performers include Laura M. Beldon of Boston reader Winfield Temple of Marlboro tenor Master Lyman Evans of Marlboro boy soprano plus fine instrumental music. Tickets are selling rapidly and a large audience is expected.
Ernest Gheenhalge Walter Whitman Alvah Doherty and William McGrath trained to outpace Edward Payson Weston and on Saturday afternoon walked from Maynard to Lowell a 17 mile trek along poor roads in four hours and a half. The final four miles were covered in 48 minutes.
The Marlboro basketball team travels to challenge Maynard in a much anticipated showdown. Local fans expect a fierce contest as Marlboro seeks another victory while Maynard fans push for an upset. Ver mont and New Hampshire hints promise fresh faces for the lineup. Tim Horan’s opponents are urged to attend and witness the battle.
A dialogue contrasts views on lasting love. The speakers cite Mr. and Mrs. Gessing, married ten years, as an example, noting they stay close but suggesting that closeness may reflect jealousy rather than enduring affection.
A heated dispute surrounds Hudson basketball representation as Marlboro’s Elm backs a squad seen as not truly Hudson. E. E. Green vows a Hudson flavored lineup drawn from multiple towns, with players named including Horan Worcester Kelley Maynard Norris Saxonville Neary Natick Leighton Clinton and Haggerty.
Senator J J Mitchell of this district has been named to the rules committee regarded as among the best in the senate. The body is described as comprising the heaviest men in the chamber and Mitchell is seen as the pride of the Democratic element this year respected by Republican members.
Jas Devane of West Acton guarantees absolute satisfaction for spring carriage painting work. Local residents urged to schedule now for quick service.
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