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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1905
Page
8
The fragment describes a store fitting up its basement to gain thousands of feet of shelving and counters. It promises a diverse stock rivaling Boston stores and thanks customers for continued support as it expands offerings and goods.
Hastings wueeet Sunday. Miss Edith Brown visits Boston after duties with F J Hastings Co. Padies circle met at Mrs Ella Hosmer. next meeting at Alfred Flint's on Stow Street. Miss Skelton of Holden passed away at home. Fletcher was sick last week with tonsillitis. Universalist vestry plans an annual supper. Pond club boys held a well attended event with stereopticon views. Mary Pratt visiting her sister in West Acton. Alm tt Peayne age Hastings?
C H Clark offers harness boot and shoe repairing services at reasonable prices, advertised to attract customers.
To the hands of every feeder of farm stock and may be had upon application. This line indicates public accessibility and distribution through inquiries, reflecting outreach to agricultural interests and widespread availability.
Mrs. Mary Badger remains ill at J L Richardson's home while Harriet Clark is under medical care. Windsor House sits vacant again as tenants left. Rubber boots stocked for the cold, and the Odd Fellows plan a January 13 dance for the new hall. Various society meetings, trips, and visits are noted including missionary society, Ladies Benevolent, and a lecture on promoting the blind. Geo C Wright celebrates 83rd birthday. Mrs Lillian Leighton dies of pneumonia.
Miss Hattie Parker of Bedford visited Acton Centre this week. Rev F B Noyes of Plymouth was in town last week. Ikworth Houghton is back on the mail route after illness. Advertised mail includes Geo Chamberlain and Ferris Wu McKenzie. Frances Davis attended a Concord Junction Lyceum Monday. District school rehearsal set for Wednesday at Monument House. W Quimby exhibited a gasoline lamp with bright output. A new woods breaking roller did well after the last snow. The pastor will preach on Palestine as the Providential Land next Sunday morning linking to recent sermons about world events before Christ’s coming.
Otis H. Forbush auctioneers a 1905 sale of the Wawin Stone place West Acton with house stable garden fruit trees lawn and village setting. Farm cows sold next day for F B Whitcomb Stow with multiple cattle offerings and calves noted.
Bulletin No 101 reports a complete examination of cat e horse and poultry feeds on sale in the state this autumn. It compares cost per pound of protein and notes economical concentrations relevant to dairy animals and other timely feeding concerns.
The weekly church bulletin notes a January meeting with reports from the Sunday school. Treasurer Mrs Flagg reports improved finances with all bills paid and a surplus. Miss Marjorie Peebles to be secretary for the year, James Christie in charge of the library, and Mrs Flagg continuing as treasurer. The business meeting at the vestry on January 5 elected officers for the coming year.
All pupils of B. B. Lovett's West Acton and South Acton dancing class are to attend a meeting at South Acton on Thursday January 19 to receive tickets and hear arrangements for the annual reception. Miss Armstrong advertises infant shoes ladies stock collars and children’s school shoes. Local shop notices accompany the class announcement.
Stockholders convened Tuesday at 3 PM electing J B Bradley, Alfred D Gleason, E M Stowe, Henry Tower, W H Brigham as finance committee. Board includes L D Apsley, H C Tower, J Welsh, G A Tripp, J L Harriman, J D Tyler, A G Haines, Maynard, T F Trow, J H Robinson. Banking hours changed to 9 to 3 daily and 8 to 12 Saturdays.
The Court Hudson F of A officers were installed Monday night in their hall by D G C R Lawrence Kirby with Bert Mitchell of Marlboro assisting. Invited groups included Hudson council K of C Division 9 A OH Hudson Aerie FOE and St Jean de Baptiste. An oyster supper followed with entertainment and many attendees.
Harriet Sophia Bent Rice dies Friday at the old Jonathan C. Dakin homestead in Sudbury after a fall on the stairs. Miss Emeline Wheeler, 80, cared for her through a long winter night but no help could reach them. Born 1823, Rice wed Dakin in 1861. her second husband was Oliver Rice.
Estabrook Hall hosted the Marlboro Class 1900 annual reunion with a turkey dinner, a program of readings vocal and piano solos, and dancing. Raymond Otis presided with committee members Fred Pratt and Misses Marshall and OGrady arranging. Attendees included Lavelle, Pratt, Arnold, Davis, Dockendorff, Burke, and Otis among others.
Arthur Lapane moved from Forest avenue to Lake street. Mrs Rufus Hurlburt of Pope street slowly recovers from illness. Nellie Balcom on River street has been sick this week. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Parker on Pearl street Monday night. Hugh McVey visits Austin and Stone's museum in Boston. The Brigham double house on Pope street is being wired for electricity. Over 26 residents attended the Stow dance led by Benjamin B Lovett. Flora Peltier learns her brother Alexander arrived safely in California. Mrs Howard Campbell of Lincoln Street is not expected to live. Mrs L E Sherman of Newton Street Marlboro seeks in home sewing work.
Marlboro's largest society, St Jean Baptiste, reports a 50 member gain to about 525. Finances show 1904 receipts of 4545.36 with 2090.71 paid for sick benefits and 1424.00 for widows and orphans. Balance Jan 1 1905 stands at 520.22. Real estate is valued at 25000 with 5000 in personal property and assorted amusements and rooms.
Gen Joseph Badger Chapter D A R held a well attended gathering at 383 Lincoln Street hosted by Miss Emily B Howe. Mrs Bean delivered an engaging paper on Bunker Hill monument and related ceremonies. Members reviewed prior questions and discussed communications, with notes on future auditing of Webbery Wal.
While walking to work at Diamond M Pur, Henry Shute slipped on ice on Pleasant Street and fell, cutting his head. He was helped by Walter Seames and Paul Duplisse and taken to the factory office for treatment.
Corinthian Chapter C B and installed officers Tuesday night with a supper at 7 o clock. Members traveled from Marlboro Clinton and Maynard for the ceremony. Grand Matron Mrs Annie B Blodgett Grand Marshal Mrs Emma F Goodell Acting Grand Patron Samuel F Blodgett Acting Grand Chaplain Mrs Elvira J Stowe led the installation. New officers include W M Mrs Nellie W Cundall W P Adelbert M Mossman A M Mrs L Maud Burkill secretary Miss Emmagene R Cochran treasurer Mrs M Della Trull conductor Mrs Annie L Worcester assistant conductor Mrs Marietta S Hannis chaplain Mrs Grace E Wheeler marshal Miss Susie M Hill Adah Miss Ethel Rawson Ruth Mrs Lena H Allen Esther Mrs Mary C Stowe Martha Miss Nellie L Taylor Electa Miss Amelia H Gresley warden Mrs Clara E Jennison sentinel H Frank Newcomb organist Caleb L Brigham.
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