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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
3
Maynard residents see visits and travel notes from Nashua Cambridge and Marlboro. Lectures dances and meetings fill the week with religious services, temperance events, and club activities at Hibernian hall and Coopera tive hall. Local workers and businesses are active as weather shifts and community notices mix with social life.
In Maynard the upcoming election will fill all six selectmen seats for a one year term. Five candidates are in the field including Wi Nam Connolly Arthur E Walker William Jones Levi R Cheney and Nicholas Driscoll. Cheney says he has no external backing but will run again if the people want him back. Driscoll has declared his intentions and the current board hopes for reelection.
At the Cong church annual meeting on Wednesday evening January 19 the men of the congregation will serve the supper at 7 pm or as early after 4 pm as possible. Families may combine to provide pies cakes rolls and other foods ensuring full contributions. All adults are urged to attend and bring children if needed. Miss Holt resumes teaching at Mr. Martin Petersen's 75 Summer St.
A frail woman testifies in a court case where the critical fact hinges on a paper dated August 18. The opposing lawyer presses for certainty while the witness insists she knows the date and saw the paper signed as she swears.
Nicholas Driscoll, a longtime constable and Democrat, announces his candidacy for selectman. Supporters have begun groundwork amid positive voter feedback and alleged Jesuit backing. If he enters the race, opponents will rally until polls close next year.
Rev Fr John Sheehan arrives in Maynard as the new curate at St Bridget’s Church succeeding Rev James Donnelley. A West Quincy native born 82 years ago, he was educated in Quincy public schools and Boston College and ordained from Brighton seminary six years ago. He is described as genial and popular from his Somerville posting and begins duties amid parish good wishes.
Christie's announces a Great money saving sale starting Thursday featuring up to date dry goods from the Christie store id Hudson. The sale includes a large consignment not opened during the holidays and offers valuables priced to attract shoppers in the town.
Mrs Harriet M Brown widow of Benjamin Brown died at her grandson Benjamin Browns home on High street Wednesday. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev B F Hunt of the Congregational church. Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery and later burial in Kingston New Brunswick. She was born eighty two years ago in Hallowell Maine and married in 1851 at Kingston New Hampshire. She led a Christian life and belonged to Tabernacle Baptist Church in Boston. She is survived by a sister Mrs William Morrill of Somerville and by her grandson living with her.
The January meeting in Ma sonic hall featured Maud Gordon Roby in a costume lecture and song recital. Mary L. Shaw assisted as the club notes indicate strong attendance and upcoming events. The philanthropic department will meet Friday with Miss Lizzie Mites. The literary department plans a Monday meeting at President Mrs. W. S. Howe’s home. The discussion will focus on the role of the negro in literature, drawing on Brooks and authors Cable and Allen.
Captain James Hoar issues a sweeping bowling challenge for all town societies on behalf of Div 44 A O H. He vows Hibernians will tumble reputations and invites Summer Hill lodge A O U Wi and others to send teams at once.
With less than eight weeks to spring election, prospective candidates begin lining up. The retiring officers include Public Library Trustee Alexander Veitch and Board of Health member Nis Sheehan.
The Woman's club hosts its annual Gentlemen's Night this Wednesday with entertainer John Ken proving as the featured humorist. A supper is planned and William Ingham anticipates the Boston dog show as he enters his newly owned pedigreed English bulldog.
A Maynard Rexall ad touts 30 years of success with Rexall Mucu-Tone for catarrh. The medicine is claimed to be quickly absorbed, cleanse nasal cells, aid digestion, raise weight and energy, and comes with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Available in two sizes for 60 cents and $1.00 at P. H. Maynard Rexall Store.
An early Monday morning rear end collision on the M. & A. between two Maynard carloads to Westvale and Concord Junction caused no serious injuries. The double header halted at Westvale mills when the second car crashed into the first. Motorman Arthur Woodman escaped with minor injuries after his car front was severely damaged. Luke McCarthy in the front vestibule sustained a leg injury. Brakes reportedly failed on the slick rail, sparing worse harm.
The Maynard checker club opens its year with boosted membership and a lively contest between two teams led by Captains Charles Drew and Henry Mesars. A Concord challenge may follow, with hopes of a strong outgrowth from current players like Tucker Waterhouse O'Brien Miller Maley Deniars Ray Rainville Spain Mullin Moore Forgie.
The Maynard Poultry Association hosted a three night exhibit at Music Hall with large crowds each evening. Judges C. A. Ballou and A. Smith selected prize winners from a strong display, aided by A. G. Hayden and Selectman A. B. Waller. Committee members included John Webster and Everett Marchant among others.
Div 44 A O H held installation of new officers on Monday night with State Sec John Craig of Natick as installing officer. A banquet by Caterer Hardy of Arlington followed, with joyful feasting and a happy departure.
A large gathering attended the installation of newly elected officers of Loyal Lodge M A. with Deputy Garvin Taylor as installing officer assisted by P G Marsden and P G Davi Miller. New officers included Gould N G John Coulter Alfred Billett Ward Wholdredm Boyce R V G James Tein 8 V G Fred Axford Hayward treasurer and J B ture master with Charles den and Charles Shearer I G Quirk O G.
A brief notice states furnishings are required but the contract will not be completed for the three rooms remaining unfinished. No other details are provided about parties or deadlines.
Reports say Rev B F Killilea left Maynard to lead St Patrick's in Brockton and the archbishop bought land to establish a new parish soon. St Patrick’s remains among the diocese's largest with about 8 000 members.
Members of Assabet council Ai Ai attended Concord Junction event as guests of Musketaguid council during the installation of officers.
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