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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1905

Page

4

Subscriptions and Single Copies Rates Listed

The notice sets annual subscriptions at 91 and single copies at three cents, outlining pricing terms for readers.

Maynard youth excels as college athletic instructor

Jesse Blanchard, visiting a Brooks Avenue home, is praised for his athletic coaching at Mary and William's College in Williamsburg, Virginia. After Bowdoin and Indiana, he chose coaching, noting ample southern opportunities as northern colleges trail in athletics. Last season's Mary and William's baseball team was the school’s best yet. he plans to return soon to continue work.

Jesse Blanchard Brooks At Blanchard the Mary and William's College Williamsburg Bowdoin Indiana Mary and William's Institution

Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Installations Announced

At Mizpah Rebekah lodge I O F regular meeting January 5 D D G M Nellie L Balcom installed officers N G Eugenia Sullivan V G Adelaide Carlton treasurer Lucy J Case secretary Jennie Randell financial secretary Florence Randell warden Louisa Howard conductor Sacha Martin I G Bessie Richardson O G Annie Cahill chaplain Annie M Morris R G N G Mary Newton L N G Lucy Clark R 8 S V G Minnie Rich L V G Ethel Rich R A B Lilian Ogden L A B May Smith B B Lucy Stone Bertha Archer Lilian Mead Mary Robertson A P G Mary Newton presented P N G Ruby Malcolm with collar and jewel A turkey supper served after meeting

Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Nellie L Balcom and Suite of Hudson N. G Eugenia Sullivan V. G Adelaide Carlton Lucy J. Case Jennie Randell Florence Randell Louisa Howard Sacha Martin I. G Bessie Richardson O. G Annie Cahill Annie M. Morris Mary Newton Lucy Clark Minnie Rich Ethel Rich R. A Lilian Ogden May Smith B. B Lucy Stone Bertha Archer Lillian Mead Mary Robertson P. G Ruby Malcolm

Stock Taking Completed at Haynes Department Store

Haynes department store reports all departments show gains with grocery sales up 25 percent over any prior year. Management credits competition as the life of trade and thanks the public for liberal cooperation and trust in improved facilities to better serve customers this year.

Haynes

Landlords Urged to Act on Water Waste Under New Meters

An Enterprise item notes that under the new meter system landlords must chase tenants who waste water or lose profits. It is said the American Woolen Co. will pursue tenants and others who use more than the former regular rate would cover, forcing them to pay the excess.

American Woolen Co

Taylor’s Saturday Drive Sparks Public Action Rumor

A meeting may be called to pursue action on Fred Taylor driving about Saturday wearing a straw hat. The incident evokes memories of summer and promises strong punishment for the offender, stirring local sentiment.

Fred Taylor

Dressmaker Miss Eilen Long Reopens Maynard’s Block

Miss Eilen Long has reopened her dressmaking rooms in Maynard's Block and will be pleased to see her old patrons.

Local Society Offers Free Crepe Napkins and Prize Draw

A lodge or tea party group announces free crepe napkins available until further notice. They also advertise a large prize giveaway of 50 000 with applications at the desk.

Marlboro Notes and Local Changes Across Town

Marlboro residents and visitors populate the city scene. Irving Armstrong visits Natick while Mrs. Timothy Sullivan suffers the grip. A debating club forms at Robin Hill. Several residents endure illness or travel, including Theresa Kirby, Florence Fairbanks, and Corey Holyoke. Authorities report a carnal abuse warrant against Charles E. Parmenter.

Irving Armstrong Natick Timothy Sullivan

No Report on Hudson Blanket Co. Books Examination

Boston expert accountant William Dillon completed a books examination for the Hudson Blanket Co. and will file a report within days for the creditors and assignee Charles Parker Tucker. A creditors committee visited the Hudson mill, insured inventory, and will report at the second meeting at 2 PM Monday in Boston.

William Dillon Boston Blanket Co Dillon J.H. Garrett Creators Charles Parker Tucker Horace B. Stowe Newtonville H. C. Grant H. C. Grant & Co B. M. Earle Merchants Dye Works Dedham C. I. Lincoln State St George W. Atwood Hudson Blanket Company Hudson

Welsh rarebit party hosts Holmes themed social

Miss Madeline Morse of Central Street entertained a small group of friends on Monday evening. The gathering featured the popular new game and a reading of Sherlock Holmes. Guests included Misses Florence Frail Ruby Healey Gertrude Mills May Allen Josephine Dickenson Gertrude Stratton and Miss Morse.

Madeline Morse Central St Sherlock Holmes Florence Frail Ruby Healey Gertrude Mills May Allen Josephine Dickenson Gertrude Stratton Miss Morse

Enamon Whist Club Extends Membership Invitations

The Enamon Whist Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Clare’s home on Lincoln Street. Whist was the main feature of the gathering and members voted to invite Mr. and Mrs. James Burkill and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Brigham to fill vacancies from the resignations of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Moore who moved from town.

Enamon Whist Edward J. Clare Lincoln St James Burkill L. P. Brigham Henry C. Wagner Harry C. Moore

Concord Notes Include Club Meetings and Coming Events

Local items report Mary Gleason age 11 visiting Devon neighbors Ralph Dakin visiting friends in town. The Saturday club met at Mrs Hubbard house while the Tuesday club gathered with Mrs Herbert Blanchard. Many social events including dances, readings, and debates were announced alongside school signals for closing and a grand opening at Vanderveer Co. store.

Mary Gleason Devon Ralph Dakin

Pleasing entertainment at Unitarian church parlor

In the church parlors last Friday evening an event by the Woman's Parish association drew a large audience. The program opened with Bellamy Titcomb and a tableau reading of The Courtship of Myles Standish with roles filled by Miss Louise Smith, Miss Bessie Ford, Miss Jessie Wilson and others under musical direction by Miss Edith Whiting.

Unitarian Church Woman's Par Bellamy Titcomb Mary D. Brooks Myles Standish Francis T. Jackson Elder Brewster Charlies W. Prescott Samuel H. Tuttle Bessie Ford Jessie Wilson Elsie Pike Mildred Wilson Edith Whiting Gilbert C. Hall Walter N. How N. P. How

For Sale and Markdown Sale Items in Concord Notice

For Sale new express wagon and second hand buggy in good condition apply T. J. McGann at rear of Concord Bank. Concord sectional markdown sale of shirt waists petticoats sweaters collars stocks millinery preparatory to stock take at Miss Buck's. 300 cords of green oak wood for cash priced 4.75 per cord cleft wood and 2.75 per cord trash wood, saved for 75 cents extra. John EB Connors.

T. J. McGann Concord Concord N. Bank Concord Sretional Miss Buck’s Concord John EB. Connors

Concord Junction Ladies' Union Meeting

The Ladies union meets with Mrs. Wm Caldwell on Thursday afternoon at Concord Junction.

The Ladies’ Union Wm. Caldwell

Life Savers lecture captivates audience in January event

The lecture on January 9 featured J. E B Comeford presenting A Day and a Night with the Life Savers with moving pictures. He recounted perilous patrols from Maine to Florida, drawing strong applause from a large audience. The final lecture on January 16 will feature the Technology Glee Mandolin and Banjo club of Boston.

Life Savers J. E B. Comeford Moving Pictures Glee, Mandolin and Banjo Club of Boston

Advertised Letters List Names Readers

Miss Maud Cordell, Mr. Harry Fowler, Miss A. P. Lesme, Emanuel Lindvall, J. T. Richardson appear on an advertised letters roster indicating undelivered mail awaiting pickup.

Maud Cordell Harry Fowler A. P. Lesme Emanul Lindvall J. T. Richardson

Lost Opal and Diamond Pin Between Acton and Concord

A stick pin set with two large opals and three small diamonds on a leaf design was lost between Acton and Concord Junction or at Concord Junction on Sunday December 25. A suitable reward is offered and notification should be sent to Post Office Box 26 East Acton.

Acton Concord Centre Concord Junction East Acton

Local Clerical Moves and Social Happenings in Stow

Rev. George S. Shaw of Ashby will exchange with Rev. J B Moulton. Mrs BE Wheeler was called to Littleton by her sister Mrs. Wright’s death. Miss Louise Wood visits Ruth Sprague in Lewiston Me for two weeks. Unitarian parish meeting set for vestry Saturday Jan 14 with a church fair plans to be announced.

BE. F. Wheeler Littleton Wright Louise Wood Ruth Sprague Lewiston Unitarian Society Arenes

Amusing Drama At Unitarian Ladies Monthly Meeting

The Unitarian Ladies' Charitable Society held its January meeting in the church vestry. A baked bean supper fed the many attendees and a short drama titled The Minister's Wife followed, with a notable cast led by Louise Marston.

the Trinitarian Church Unitarian Ladies’ Charitable Society EB. Howe Fannie Orissa Gleason John Frye Herbert Huntington Miss Bennett Florence Howe Charles Parsons Louise Marston Rose Irington Mabel Hayden Mildred Laws Myrtle Birdlege

Miss Eliza T. Dorsey Dies After Long Illness

Miss Eliza T. Dorsey of 147 Hudson St died Thursday afternoon after a months long illness. She was active in the Immaculate Conception church and leaves two brothers Bernard P and Frank and a sister Ellen B. Dorsey. The funeral was at Immaculate Conception church with Rev J P Sullivan and interment in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends from Bland Concord and Lynn attended.

Eliza T. Dorsey Hudson St Miss Dorsey Young Ladies Sodality the Immaculate Conception Church Bernard P J. J. Mitchell J. Edward Mitchell B. T. Mitchell M. H. Mitchell Bland, Co James Cantwell Concord William Shorten Lynn

Representative Mitchell Votes to Declare District Vacancy

Representative John J. Mitchell voted to declare a vacancy in the district held by Representative Thomas F. Curley in the present House. Curley, serving a two months term in jail for civil service law violations, faced opposition attempts to let him sit during incarceration. Mitchell was one of 11 Democrats supporting the vacancy move and is praised for his stance.

John J. Mitchell Thomas F. Curley House of Representatives Curley Representative Mitchell

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Fue Enuhers Pice Main Street Marlboro, Mase Maynard Rebekah Taylor Combination Cash Store Co Geo. G. Keith, Andrew Poland Glenwood Albert Vanderhood Russell ‘Ineid Haven Ceorce C. Russell Jet Mass Marlboro Robin Hill James Marshall Elm St P. H. Fahey Stoughton Thomas Brody Winchester Theresa Kirby A. C. Lamson J. B. LaRiviere Fitchburg Marie Davidson Gay St Florence Fairbanks Pleasant St Corey Holyoke Tarrytown, N. Y F. W. Clark & Co Mechanic and Gay Sts Henry W. Paget Helen Ossining N. Y Henry Busby Bakersfield Cal Raoul Phaneuf West Main St Eleanor Barnes John F. Libby Curtis Maurice George Holyoke Charles E. Parmenter Farm Road Brigham Walter Williams East Main St Ll. J. Carpenter Monument Block Frank Lynch A. S. Cavalry Dodge J. F. Mitchell Ofcer J. J. Buckley Emil Lefebre Ethel Mowry Broad St Hudson Blanket Co Enamon Whist Club Herbert Blanchard Reed Conedré Lowell St Edward White Georgetown University M. W. Powers Galveston Texas Rand Colonial Michael McCarthy W. C. Bass Thomas Beckvol Anton Saunders Boston Elevated Railroad Abbie Saunders Walden St Henry Marshall Waltham Philip Emmett William R. Jackson Bedford James Varley Central Telephone Richard Potter Knights of Columbus New Hall Trinitarian Church Reading Circle St. Bernard's Parish House Mary Rodman Florence Richardson Lowell Road F. M. Holland H. H. Braley George M. Baker Murry Ballou Harry R. Worthley Shirley K. Kerns House Henry H. Benson Woman's Club George E. Wolcott Home Talent Committee Blake Brown White's Block Imperial Orchestra of D. EB. Fitzgerald Wm. Mucklow T. B. Bearvie Herbert Kyse Nellie Gardner Carrie Purple Concord Local STOW George S. Shaw Ashby Moulton Gras Pennand Dub H.S. Richardson Concord, Mass Unitarian Ladies Middlesex Janu W. EB. Rogers
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