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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1914

Page

2

Maynard School Forms Baseball Association Leader Elects President

At a Maynard High meeting, Wilford Hooper was elected president and John Gibbons chosen as manager for a new baseball team. Principal C W Millar aims to coach and coach the squad as it prepares to compete with Hudson, Westboro, Concord, Belmont, Wayland, and other towns. The group emphasizes local pride, fundraising, and developing a fast, skilled infield and overall roster from a strong pool of candidates.

Maynard Wilford Hooper John Gibbons Hudson Westboro Concord Belmont Wayland C. W. Millar Don Lent Arthur Carlton Harold Morgan Gibbons Albert Murphy Andrew Dahl Raymond Hooper Ray Smith Lloyd Walker Cheney Clarence Lloyd Edward Coughlin Harold Sullivan Claude Haire Bernard Platt Philip Dwinell Roy Mecermack

Installation at Loyal Assabet lodge hits Wednesday

Loyal Assabet lodge I O F M A held a large meeting for installation led by Marsden Waterhouse. Officers installed included B Phillips N G Nathaniel Davis R B N G Charles Shearer L S N G and others with Fred Hayward treasurer Joseph Marsden E S and Arthur Webber conductor. One candidate admitted to membership.

Loyal Assabet Lodge M. A Marsden Waterhouse B. Phillips N. G Nathaniel Davis Charles Shearer Charles Luker V. G Harry Chase Nelson Wamboldt William Holt Fred Hayward Treas Joseph Marsden E. S Ernest Greenhalge Arthur Webber William Hines L. W Frank Sickles S. S Albert Axford Arthur Cuttle I. G Thomas Quirk C. G Grand Lodge J. Edward Phillips

A O H Division 44 Install Officers at Masonic Hall

The recently elected officers of Div. 44 A O H were installed in Masonic hall Friday with county president James Harrold and county financial secretary Charles Hogan as install officers. New officers include Bernard Gerrigan president John Manning vice president John Brayden corresponding secretary William Connolly financial secretary James McCarthy treasurer John Hannon trustee and sergeant at arms Thomas Hardy sentinel. A physician Dr M H P Payne was elected. A smoke talk followed with remarks by Rev Walter J Browne James Harrold Charles Hogan Bernard Gerrigan and others.

Masonic Hall James Harold Waltham Charles Hogan Concord Junction Bernard Gerrigan John Manning John Brayden William Connolly Fin James McCarthy Treas John Hannon Frank Tobin Thomas Hardy Sentinel Daniel O’brien James Mahoney William Driscoll M. H. P. Payne Walter J. Browne James Harrold

Everybody at Church movement spreads nationwide

A church attendance initiative called Everybody at Church aims to convene on a designated February Sunday with all residents attending any church of their choice. Early trials report lasting increases in regular attendance and broad adoption across communities.

Maynard native elected treasurer of Yo Yo Beverage Co

Harry Ledgard, of Maynard, elected treasurer and manager of the Yo Yo Beverage Co in South Sudbury. Alvin Bradshaw named president and Mrs. Alice H Bradshaw clerk. The firm is incorporated for $60000. Ledgard is described as a prominent and successful business man.

Maynard Harry Ledgard Yo Yo Beverage Co South Sudbury Alvin Bradshaw Alice H. Bradshaw Ledgard

Public bath facilities urged for Lake Boon area

A local editorial argues for a simple municipal bath at Lake Boon to provide warm weather bathing access beyond exclusive clubs. It notes current river bathing is dirty and impractical, proposes a low cost wharf and basic amenities, and suggests a town meeting warrant article to fund the project with community support decisive for success.

Lake Boon Brookline

St Georges Episcopal church holds annual business meeting

The St George church held its annual business meeting in the church hall on Saturday evening. After officer reports the election of officers for the coming year elected Mark Newton senior warden Charles F Edney junior warden Edward J Wooldredge Louis N Shaw Albert E Easthope Jas H Greenhalge and Wilson Cuttell vestrymen Edward Wooldredge clerk Louis N Shaw treasurer and Mrs William Baron missionary treasurer.

St. George's Episcopal Church Mark Newton Charles F. Edney Edward J. Wooldredge Louis N. Shaw Albert E. Easthope Jas. H. Greennalge Wilson Cuttell Edward Wooldredge Treas William Baron

New Rooms in Cannon's Block for Holy Name Club

At a recent Holy Name club meeting in the basement the national officers were elected Michael Mullis as vice president John Gibbons as secretary William O’Nolly as superintendent of the rooms. They plan to locate in Cannon's block once furniture is procured. Over 75 members will join a union service at Concord Junction Sunday at 7 30 pm in a special electric car. New rooms expected to be ready for occupancy the latter part of the week.

Holy Name Club Ag Sk Michael Mullis John Gibbons William Onnolly Cannon’s Block Concord Junction

Teachers Enjoy Lecture By Miss Lamson At Congregational

A large Concord congregation heard Miss Martha K. Lamson discuss How to Teach a Lesson at the Congregational church. The New York educator, touring New England, received praise from Sunday school workers and Bible students for her plain vigorous presentation. Attendees came from Concord, Concord Junction, the Actons, Stow, and Gleasondale.

Martha K. Lamson Congregational Church Miss Lamson New York New England Concord Concord Junction Actons Stow Gleasondale

Time change on Fitchburg division shifts trains

The Fitchburg division changes Sunday schedules with the first Boston bound train moving up five minutes from 6.30 to 6.35 p.m. No change to daily Boston trains. Marlboro bound arrival shifts from 5.10 to 4.55 p.m. Friday evening Boston train departs 7.25 to 7.36 p.m., arriving five minutes later. The Boston to Fitchburg evening train moves from 9.52 to 10.02 p.m.

Fitchburg Boston Marlboro

Motorman Miller Stops Car to Prevent Serious Accident

The prompt action of Motorman James Miller on Friday at noon prevented a serious accident. Henry Murphy slipped on the ice at about 1.20 PM, fell onto the tracks, and Miller immediately stopped the car, likely averting serious injury or death.

James Miller Henry Murphy Rum Miller

Appeal to defend civil service for assistant postmasters

The piece urges readers to pressure Congress to reject an amendment to the post office appropriation bill aimed at annulling civil service protections for assistant postmasters. It argues the change would enable spoils system changes and harm ongoing operations, urging contact with Rep. John J. Rogers, Rep. Mitchell, or other local congressmen to act immediately.

Civil Service Postowece John J. Rogers Mitchell

Lerer's BIG clearance sale tops expectations

An Enterprise reporter notes crowds flocking to Lerer's department store as Thursday's opening of a tremendous clearance sale draws record interest. Mr. Lerer attributes the success to advertising and honest service, promising further store improvements and larger spring stock.

Enterprise Lerer Mr. Lerer Mr. Lever

Progressing Satisfactorily on Florida Road Bridge Plan

Harvey Harwood reports receipt of a survey print for the Florida road bridge project. The Boston firm J R Worcester & Co provided plans showing a 40 foot street from Main Street to the bridge and a 40 foot street at the opposite end. Plans and bridge specifications will be sent soon.

Harvey Harwood Florida Rd Main St Mein St J. R. Worcester & Co Boston

Loewe’s Name Used In Boston Drug Fraud Attempt

Boston Globe reports a bold fraud attempt against Carter and Meigs wholesale drugs. A man named William Cummings claimed to be A C Loewe triggering a telephonic order. Police arrested Cummings in the afternoon. he is a repeat offender.

Boston Boston Globe Carter Carter and Meigs A. C. Loewe Loewe Maynard William C. Cummings Stamford Sr

Maynard lodge officers installed in Loewe’s block hall

The newly elected officers of Maynard Lodge 1 0 0 O F were installed Wednesday evening in Loewe’s block hall. Grand officers Adelbert Messer Elmer E Shattuck David J Ball John Loring and John W Raymond led ceremonies. Inducted as officers were Robert Archer Harry Rodway Frank Taylor Albert Randell Ralph Case Alan Mason Ralph Barnes Allan Howard Fay Graham George R.S. V. G. William Collier Parker and others.

Maynard Lodge Loewe’s Block Adelbert Messer Elmer E. Shattuck David J. Ball John Loring John W. Raymond Robert Archer N. G Harry Rodway V. G Frank FE. Taylor Albert Randell Ralph Case Alan 20 Mason Ralph Barnes Allan Howard Fay’ Graham Ss. N. G George Same William Collier II George Alvah Dackerty Parker

Runaway Horse Disrupts Baker Wagon Spree in Lowell

A horse hitched to J. Belgin’s baker wagon bolted Friday morning, toppled onto the Lowell and Acton tracks in front of Jones Bakery. The 8:30 car diverted to Hudson during the delay, leaving several passengers behind as siding work was mistaken for the Acton car.

J. Belgin Lowell and Acton Jones Bakery Hudson

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