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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
5
A local sale advertises deep markdowns on a wide range of coats. Children's coats include box coats fur trimmed reefers and lightweight auto mobile styles with prices dropping from several dollars to about two dollars. Ladies and misses coats and capes across Astrachan and electric cape lines show substantial reductions from original prices.
Advertisement lists ladies garments with markdowns. Newmarkets formerly 21.40 now 16.50 and 19.50 now 14.50. Suits formerly 19 now 13.50 and 15 now 10.00. Limited stock indicated by numbers 14 and 20.
Hundreds of shoppers have already benefited from prior markdowns and this season we offer a larger stock with every item priced to sell before our new spring stock arrives. Fur scarfs muffs and related accessories are marked down from former prices with substantial savings across multiple styles.
The Concord community reports meetings and events. The Ladies Tuesday club met with Mrs Clifton Cabot on Monument Street. The annual company dance is set for February 9 at the town hall. William L Eaton hosted the Social Circle at his home on Him Street. Musketayard Conners Royal Arc nom will hold a lace event on the US boot this month. Mr and Mrs George S Butters moved to Boston for the winter. Mrs Charles W Prescott will return with Mrs Blaisdell to Yuma Arizona for several months. H H Young the Concord Jet butcher offers savings on meat and canned goods. The Middle sex Fire Insurance Co will hold its annual meeting at the Court House on Monday Jan 27. James B Garland will move from Monument Street to Main Street, taking the house vacated by G Hollis Blake at Main and Thoreau. Miss Emerson’s first party at town hall Friday evening drew strong attendance. Concord Grange held install and annual supper Tuesday evening Jan 7 with officers installed. Old Concord Post 180 G A R officers installed at the armory. The NLY., N H & H routes to the electric road junction presented two options affecting the Church Street loop. Allen French gave a lecture on Sources of Venetian Art at First Parish vestry with many photographs and engaging remarks. A second lecture will follow. Eustace W Blossom acted Mansfield, Danis A Larkin played the villain, Justin W Fere as the electric deacon entertained, Joan P D Watson was the steadfast bride, Gardiner W T Hart as Dennis shone, Henry Franks as Snooks impressed the audience. Miss Hattie J Lawrence as Imogers impressed. the auxiliary and orchestra led by Aon Belleville contributed to the success.
Lastman kodaks and supplies. Films and dry plates developed and printed at Whitcomb's. Houses for sale and to let. Hose lots for sale. Apply to Frank E. Foss, Concord, Mass. Against cracking use Magic Lamp Chimney Protectors for sale by J. Kulehar, barber. Waldenst. hear post office, Concord, Mass.
Social updates report Mrs John B Studley and Mrs Fred Reed gaining slowly, visits by Mrs Handley and Miss Fay Cushing, and Mrs Carrie Stearns as guest in South Acton. Rev W W Campbell spoke in Maynard, a bachelor club formed at Elmwood House, and plans show a turkey supper by the Ladies union in February. A man misplaced his hat at a play and railway commissioners may seek track crossing rights on Main St.
Imogene or the Witchs Secret staged at Association hall on Saturday night proved a decided success. The company delivered flawless performances with no prompting needed. Major commendations go to Miss Maude Franks for the wronged wife and Mrs F Ring for Mother Mundy as well as Mrs Clara Messer as Susie delivering strong comedy.
About 60 spinners, the entire force at the Assabet mills of the American Woollen Co. in Maynard, walked out yesterday over wage and overtime pay disputes. They seek a new price list to reflect finer yarn, a 10 cent per hour overtime raise, and an adjustment after new yarn testing scales reduced pay. Superintendent Hinchcliffe defends current wages as fair, warns of continued idle mills, and notes risk to orders. State Board arbitration may handle the dispute to avoid wider harm.
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