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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
4
Marlboro newspaper from January 9 1907 announcing subscription rates three months 25 cents and six months 50 cents, prices for advertising and business notices, and office address at 161 Main Street Marlboro Massachusetts.
In Concord Junction on Sunday William Merrill of Nashua NH and others visited friends while geese were seen heading east. Bay area residents entertained guests from Nashua Kennebunk and Boston. Hawthorne chapter OES initiated one candidate. I O O F lodge plans annual hall event Feb 1. Massachusetts Prison Officers elected 1907 officers. Local clarifications on a dress suitcase extortion claim. Milton Butcher hosted a farewell party for Nevada movers. Union Sunday school teachers surprised superintendent Mrs Mary B Lane with Pigs is Pigs gift. Frank H Rideout resigns from the Massachusetts Reformatory to join Burrowes Screen Co. of Portland Maine.
In Jackson New Hampshire suspicions of foul play grow after the exhumation of George Fernald and his son Elmer E. Fernald of Everett Massachusetts. An autopsy by Medical Referee Hodsdon of Ossipee with Dr Shedd examined the son. Authorities decline to discuss findings or cause of death.
Miss Ida Ingham of Westvale collapsed and died at the West Concord woolen mill on Saturday morning after rising at her usual time and breakfast. The report notes she went to the mill in company with others before her death.
Miss Ingham, a Union church member and Sunday school treasurer, died suddenly while waiting for power. She fainted and was found dead. Services were led by Rev. W. W. Campbell at the church with a quartet. Burial followed in Sleepy Hollow family lot.
For Sale cheap two butcher carts and pong advertised by Waldo C Lapham at 1038 Commonwealth Ave Concord Jet. A new fur neckpiece offered for little money at Christies. For Sale a new Superb Drop Head Sewing Machine with all improvements listed by Mrs L Franks of 162 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction.
Twelve summonses issued in lower Boston court for alleged Sunday law violations. Caught were ice cream dealers and theatrical workers. four bakers fined $1 each and appealed. Norman Lilly and Franklin W. Smith fined $5 for working on books last Sunday.
James Barnes of Springfield Massachusetts successfully defended his United States middleweight wrestling title in Lewiston against Ontario champion John Bourque. Barnes won two of three falls though Bourque weighed more. In Trenton New Jersey Senator Dryden returned from the legislature opening and voiced confidence of succeeding himself while Senator Colby predicted Dryden’s defeat.
Washington Jan 9 The first suit arising from the Baltimore and Ohio wreck at Terra Cotta Was tiles in the district supreme court is by Mrs Fannie Austin who seeks 30000 claiming injuries while a passenger on the train in collision.
James Bryce, the new British ambassador to the United States, plans to reach Washington on February 24. He will stay in the capital for a few days before Congress adjourns. No passage has been booked yet as several lines seek the honor of carrying him.
Miss Mamie Burns visits at her Hyde Park residence. Foster's Moving Picture Co. set to appear at Cooperative Hall on January 14. State police have not yet reported findings from the Loewe's block fire investigation begun Friday.
In Hibernian hall a Tuesday night installation of officers for the Ladies Auxiliary 38 of the A O H was conducted by county president Mrs McNamee of Somerville with Miss Lavina McDonald of Hudson assisting. Miss Elizabeth Toohey president Marlboro auxiliary gave an address followed by a concert and dance. The program featured Misses Gertrude Morgan Clara Woolerschied Julia McCarthy A A Hilferty William Scully and Miss Marjory O Connor with readings by Mrs Harlow Green. Dancing concluded the event.
Fort Reno reports a suspected plot to murder white officers beginning with Captain Macklin. Corporal Edward L. Knowles was bound over after a preliminary hearing for assault with intent to kill Macklin on December 21. Army posts nationwide probe the alleged conspiracy as armed guards patrol nightly.
Philadelphia reports Coroner Jer mon states arsenic found in the bodies of Patrick Cook and his sister enough to have killed six persons. Bridget Carey, held to await grand jury action on poisoning her two children, will face another inquest as the coroner investigates the Cooks who formerly boarded with her.
New York dispatch says Senator McKinlay and Congressman Dickson report progress on the Panama project. They see no need for Chinese labor to finish the canal and oppose such employment. Smith would not comment on the labor issue. Boston notes an anti trust bill filed in the state senate by Senator Vahey proposing a $5000 penalty for combinations restraining competition in essentials.
Five firefighters were trapped by a backdraft during a late night blaze at 259 Greenwich Street. They were unconscious and rushed to a hospital, two in serious condition. The fire was brought under control without major injuries.
New Orleans report states Zelaya's business partner denied any Nicaragua government connection to the Honduras revolution following a due statement issued last night. The claim counters alleged ties between the Nicaraguan government and the upheaval in Honduras.
The Concord W C T U held its annual meeting on January 1 with 60 members. Reports praised the group’s Mothers Work and efforts aiding Frances S. Willard settlement in Boston. They plan to support expansion at Willard House including a double house and chapel priced at 75000 with 30000 due by May 1.
Rev Edward G Tewksbury missionary of the American Board in North China will speak at the Trinitarian church during morning and evening services Sunday. Union Bible Society annual meeting will follow next Thursday at 2 o clock in the same church. Week of prayer services continue in the Trinitarian chapel Thursday and Friday at 730 and Saturday at 3. On Friday evening the pastor and Rev E F Hunt will exchange. All welcome.
A long list of names appears in the advertisement section including W. H. Avery Dr. Robert Graves J H Halloran Clarence Hosmer Eugene Mansur Albert A MacFarland box 334 Guy 8 Peppers Arthur C Meehan David F Scanlan Miss J M Bertie Elizabeth Bresett Rosa Boucher Mrs Willie Dickinson Mrs Theodore J Holmes Helen Hosmer Josephine Larkin Sophie Michelson Bertha Penn Mrs Harry T Putnam Maud Robinson.
Local notices list women’s winter suits offered at Christie’s with reduced prices for Concord buyers. An ad promotes a two horse spring wagon for sale via John Hagerty. Other Concord listings include a seven room cottage on Monument Street with outbuildings, an available Franklin store, and framing services at Vanderveer with post office contact.
The Peoples National Bank Marlboro Massachusetts is giving away valuable key ring tags to customers who apply at the bank.
D Goodwin Lang, Concord’s oldest resident, observed his 90th birthday at his Monument Street home. A 32nd degree Mason and honorary member of several lodges, Lang was born January 6 1817 in Chelsea Vermont and moved to Concord in 1868 to reside on Monument Street. He worked as a clerk and paymaster in Lowell before moving to Concord and later farmed. Lang’s daughter Ellen W Webster helped host the celebration.
A pleasant invitation dancing party was held in the town hall on Friday under John W. Raymond and T. H. Mahan. Delegations from Concord Junction and Lexington attended with Becker's Orchestra of Fitchburg providing music. Refreshments were served during the intermission in the lower town hall.
Myron T. Carrigan received a consignment of cattle from Buckfield, Maine, on Tuesday, reflecting regional livestock movement and trade.
Mrs Fred Simonds has returned to Albany N Y Miss Agnes Gorman of Boston spent Sunday with relatives on Maplewood Ave Mrs Ira Bursley of Foxboro visiting her sister Mrs Robert Henderson Lincoln
Mrs Henry Nedreau of Washington Street suffered a severe hand injury at the Sunshine Laundry on Main Street Thursday forenoon. Her right hand was caught between the ironer rolls resulting in burns and a finger amputation risk. Dr Smith attended to the injured hand.
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