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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
4
The Enterprise prints weekly editions under manager H F Wilder with subscription rates of 1 dollar yearly and single copies for three cents, mailed from 161 Main Street Marlboro Massachusetts as second class matter since August 1903.
Rates listed for one inch one week at 75 cents with 26 cents for each additional inch. Special yearly advertiser rates available. Business notices in local columns priced at 10 cents per line per insertion.
Officer Knowles father critically ill at his home in Chelmsford. Whist club met with Mrs. Maud Murray of Highlandst. Middlesex NJ temperance union annual meeting in Carlisle. Judge called to Maine for illness of relative. Union church roll call supper well attended. WCTU to meet with Miss Noonan. important business. Communion service and new church members Mrs. Mary Burland Miss Spirson Miss Ruth Allen. Week of prayer ongoing at Union church with topics set for each night. Saturday no meeting. Finnish Brass Band concert in town hall Maynard to aid mill workers’ relief. funds urged. Band offers services for charity. The honkey hag reputed first class.
In Providénes on January 8 a Polish Jewish man named Jacob Rubuwski fell two flights of stairs. He survived the fall and showed signs of improvement after being placed in a special case, shocking rescuers with his apparent resilience.
Dr A J Wheeler, who ran a sanitarium in Cornwall on the Hudson New York and was active in local society, died by his own hand by jumping into the pond from the steamer Hartford during its trip from New York to this city.
A failed bid for public office in a Scottish town ends when a hopeful candidate seeks out local leaders by visiting a brewer, a smith, and finally Councillor Gray, who happens to be the cabman. The awkward misdirections lead to the candidate leaving town with no endorsements.
A column recalls the harshness of old English law with many capital offenses and Burke on capital punishment. Then a Boston rainstorm with high winds and three quarters inch rainfall disrupts telegraph and lights. News briefs follow on a Uralge fleet view, Princess Beatrice’s engagement, and a fatal shotgun accident in Freeport Maine.
In Burlington Vermont a housemaid at Judge Mower’s residence defied a burglar who looted the home yesterday afternoon by pouring boiling water on him. She and neighbours chased the intruder, but he escaped before capture.
A misc blend of wry aphorisms and satirical reflections on life, honesty, hypocrisy, and ambition. The piece pivots around John D. Rockefeller like satire, quips about effort versus outcome, and notes on efficiency and virtue with a streetwise cadence.
A playful exchange between Willie and his papa discusses whether to buy a second banana if the first one is eaten. Papa insists he should not be cheated out of a second fruit.
Postmaster Fred A Tower, Concord weather observer, reports December figures. Lowest temperature nine degrees above zero on the second, highest 1 degree on the tenth, average 32 degrees four above normal. December 1891 average 26.5 degrees, highest in 17 years of observations. Total precipitation 4.23 inches, above 2.88 inch average. Snowfall 12 inches, slight above average. Prevailing wind southwest. In last ten days, temps reached 40 or higher on four days 50 or higher on some days. nine precipitation days nine clear days nine cloudy days. For 1907 the average temperature was 1.8 degrees below normal and total precipitation one inch below the 45 inch average.
An armory gathering Thursday evening featured speakers from the 6th Regiment MVM Medical Department and Old Concord Post 180 GAR. Present were Maj. Joseph S. Hart Commander George F. Wheeler Capt. Charles W. Prescott Lieut Herbert W. Hosmer and George K. Smith.
A fragmented advert lists canned fruits such as peaches and pineapples, salmon brands, cocoa, crackers, biscuits, and coffee with assorted prices. It mentions brands Cloverdale Banner and Hatchet, alongside terms like extra fine, value, and sample side cans.
At the regular meeting in Trinitarian church parlors President Thomas Todd spoke on parliamentary procedure. The Week of Prayer is set for Trinitarian Chapel with services Thursday Friday 7 30 and Saturday 3 o clock. Miss Mary V and Dorothy Reelsbury hosted Old North Bridge Society C A R at the Manse on Saturday afternoon with readings by Dorothy Tewksbury Marion Towne and others plus violin and vocal performances and light refreshments.
John H. Goulding of Concord and Miss Elizabeth Roche of Boston were married in Boston at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The bride wore a white net princess gown with orange blossom veil and bride roses. bridesmaid Laura Carney of Boston. best man Thomas J. Hanley of Concord. They will reside on Fair Haven Road, Concord.
Mrs Laura J Dwelley expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during her husband’s sudden sickness and death. She thanks those who offered sympathy and floral tributes and recalls support during her sorrow.
For sale a second hand Kebber gasoline engine 244 HP. J. W. Raymond offers the machine cheaply. Also noted: Annual meeting of Concord National Bank stockholders to be held January 14 1908 at 3 45 p m at the banking house to choose directors and transact other business. O Fay Heywood cashier Concord Mass December 10 1907.
The Annual Meeting of the Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at its office in Concord Massachusetts on Monday January 27 at 11 AM for the election of three Directors for a three year term and to transact other legal business. Adams Tolman Secretary Concord Mass January 1 1908.
Notified that M Alice Foley is appointed administratrix of Mary I M Grothe late of Concord Middlesex deceased intestate and has posted bond. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay to administratrix at 15 Bradford Street Concord Junction Massachusetts January 7 1908.
Notice that the subscriber is duly appointed executor of the will of John Alten late of Maynard in Middlesex County deceased and has taken upon itself the trust. All persons having demands against the estate are required to present them and all indebted to said estate are called to pay to Old Colony Trust Company Executor Building Boston Mass December 26 1907.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church held its annual business meeting in the church parlors. Officers elected included Henry F. Law rence as president, Miss Mary Really as vice president, Miss Offieha Thorpe as recording and corresponding secretary, Waller ALE as treasurer, and Edna G. Calet as treasurer. Committees named cover prayer meeting social missionary and music with multiple members listed by name.
Ralph Emery appeared in district court Saturday charged with highway robbery and threatening to kill Henry Whitcomb. Emery, alias Frank Webb, admitted living in Charles Town and was held for the grand jury in bonds of 3000 dollars. The alleged crime occurred December 24 when Whitcomb, returning from his store, was robbed after offering Emery a five dollar bill. Two days later Emery was arrested in Bedford by Chief of Police Kelley.
The Concord Mass Woman's Club presents a free public concert in the town hall on Monday January 13 at 3 pm. Prof. B T Lang of Boston will be assisted by Mrs Edith Chaprhan Goold, principal soloist at the Worcester Royal last autumn. The event is a gift of the Women’s Club to the people of Concord, inviting all lovers of good music to attend. Tickets are not required.
A partial list of advertised letters shows recipients in Christianson West Virginia and Wisconsin including Mrs Anton, Edith Aldrich, Miss Lena Browh, Mrs H A Boardman, Miss Beatstes Barton, Miss Elizabeth Ball, Alice W Collins, Miss Martha Delany, Johanne Johnson, Wis N Emmons, Miss Bihel Merrill, and Miss M B Saltmarsh among others.
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