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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
4
Local item summaries cover visits, illnesses, construction updates, and social events in Concord and nearby towns. Notable mentions include J. Brennan and Mrs. Lobdell in town, water pipe extension on Bedford street, hospital updates for Mrs. John Jennings, and the death and funeral of Miss Annie Hennessey, with community responses and upcoming lectures and gatherings.
An installation night for Concord Grange P of H followed a festive supper directed by Mr and Mrs T M Barry and Mrs Julia Hosmer. Mrs Mabel Thompson and Mrs Maria Gilmore installed the officers, with readings speeches and music praised by attendees.
Heavy rain barely relieved the drought as Sandy Pond water level fell to the lowest in 35 years of supply. Concord pumps run nonstop day and night to meet demand, with some houses installing attic pumps to lift water. Fears grow that without more rain a water famine could return.
The Enterprise notes rising unease in Concord over personal taxes as state tax supervisors push reforms. No tax bills will be issued on last year’s taxes after December 20. Rumors claim Concord and nearby wealthy towns may be armed with tools to uncover hidden wealth under the eagle eye of new state officials.
The Junior class postponed their annual dance from the 29th to the 22nd due to the school dance on the 30th. The organizing committee includes Kenneth Cook Frank Hubbard Julian Ballou Prentiss Blood and Misses Eleanor Johnson Ruth Raymond and Marion Towne.
The W. C. T. U. annual meeting at Mrs. H. C. Rolfe's home elected officers led by President Mrs. Rolfe and first vice Mary Munroe. Reports praised 1908 activities including literature distribution and mothers work. The union removed G. O. Blake whiskey ads from local trolley cars and held a Middlesex county convention and lawn party. The 1909 membership stood at 40 pledged and 12 honorary members.
The Concord Woman's club Education class met at Eaton hall with Wm. Scott of Boston discussing The Need and Demand of an Industrial Education. He urged parents to align a child’s path with interests and not impose choices. The next meeting on the 20th will feature Miss Mary Wheeler of Providence with The Foundation for an Industrial Education.
The pastor plans to lead services next Sunday in his charge with a morning topic Things that cannot be shaken and an evening series on The City of Destruction. The annual church meeting is Monday evening with reports ready Sunday. Monthly Ladies’ meetings January 21 and a church supper that evening follow. Acton Dramatic club hosts a drama and dance January 25 in Concord Junction for the local Rebekahs lodge. C. W. Prescott attended Governor Driper’s inauguration.
The Concord Musical club met last week at Mrs Walter Shaw's home. Members including Miss J L Coburn Miss Gertrude Todd Mrs C F Edgarton Mrs H Trask Miss H I Eaton and others presented a program of piano solos vocal duets songs and a piano duet. The next meeting is set for Thursday evening January 21 at Mrs C F Edgarton's home with Miss Gertrude Todd and Miss M A Barker as hostesses and guests expected.
Mrs. Margaret Deland spoke to the Concord Woman's club on Gardening in Nature and in Human Nature. The talk linked seed planting to harvest in life and emphasized charity linked to her Daffodils work in Boston. Miss Analyn Riley sang two numbers and a social hour with tea followed.
The Y P S C E of the Trinitarian church selected officers for the coming year. President Miss Mary F Tewksbury and vice president Leslie O Anderson lead a slate with Walter A Carr as treasurer and Miss Cornelia M Thorpe as secretary. Committees include Lookout Trion Towne prayer meeting social missionary and music units and more. The Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company holds its annual meeting January 25 in Concord Massachusetts to elect three directors for three years and conduct other business.
Concord council of C and the Holy Name society held holy communion at St Bernard's Church with over 100 Concord members attending. Grand Knight Edward McKenna led a march from the council rooms, Rev Fr Danahy delivered a sermon, breakfast followed, and remarks by leaders plus vocal selections entertained attendees. The Holy Name society also joined the service and later Rev Fr Danahy spoke to a large evening audience.
Harmony lodge A. O. U. W. held a largely attended meeting Thursday night. One application was acted upon and several more promised for the next meeting. Invitations were accepted to attend installations in Maynard and Weston. Maynard’s witnessing of the Maynard installation drew many members. Grand Master Workman Sullivan plans to attend with other state officers possible.
Two week sale offering twenty percent off cash on shirtwaists ribbon underwear and picture frames at Migs Bucks App Bank Concord Mass To let two furnished rooms preferred tiemen Apply at 60 Thoreault
An ad promises skilled work on high grade leather shoes. It emphasizes neat, durable repairs and invites customers to test their service quality for long wear.
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