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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
1
After summer experiments the photographer offers a fixed finish that suits any climate. Portraits ready one week after proof. options include delicate grays or rich browns. Prices start at $5 with cash terms, and a new cabinet series from $2.50 a dozen to $5. A $5 extra if sitting at home.
Eaton Hurlbut Writing Paper showcases a refined line marketed for quality writing. The advertisement highlights smooth texture and dependable form, appealing to students and professionals seeking reliable stationery for correspondence and note taking.
An old classified snippet shows galvHods and coal shovels offered with price marks including 25c and 38c or 10¢ per unit. The ad signals utility items for coal handling in cold season, typical of era commerce.
A quirky town ballot asks residents to pick their preferred bakery item among loaf bread pie oil or cake. Citizens urged to judge by taste, promising to accept the majority choice and abide by the result.
Maynard news items report Mrs. Alice Wilson’s illness the men’s night of the Woman’s club set for Jan 28. Local officers of the Eagles were installed. James Wilson and Jene Lyn were guests, Maynard and East Boston teams to play Friday in Hudson. A town meeting seeks funds for brown tail moth control, about 992.94. Ralph Albertson of Boston to address the Men’s League at 7 15 Friday. All invited.
A Nashua basketball squad debuts in Muskhall against Maynard as Maynard heads to Hudson Friday for a game. The article doubts Hudson will field a steady lineup and questions Maynard fans traveling to support the visitors, arguing no real rivalry exists and implying the Hudson venture may falter.
Sudbury H S basketball team crushed Hudson Br S 34 to 0 at Music Hall Saturday night. Next Saturday they play Waltham H S. Reverend J F Philips visits Pennsylvania. Thomas Lee, long time resident, gravely ill at home. Minstrel show by Sudbury Brass band set for Jan 20 in town hall. Mrs Porter interviewed sons Frank and George of Leominster, Grace Marston of Malden. Carriage spring work promotion by Jas Devane of W Acton.
500th Sudbury report notes Albert L Hunt and Boston wife visiting his mother Saturday. Mrs Frank B Tullis funeral held at home Tuesday last week. Burtol family ties in Concord. W I Stone and son start work on wood for Waltham iron foundry supplying large yearly. C O Parmers tor cuts off Lirche near railroad to improve land for building or farming near new factory. Dr Frank Morse and Miss Rice wed at Mrs Alice Rice residence May 4. Rev May 4 memorial service held, immediate relatives present.
In a Senate executive session four Ohio postmaster nominations were defeated at the urging of Foraker and Dick after unfavorable reports from the Postoffice committee. The Chicago and Alton reorganization suit was filed by minority stockholder Wo So Mier in Chicago federal court. James R. Randall, Augusta Ga war poet born 1843 in Baltimore, died after illness. Thomas S Pine 68 of Portland Me veteran of the Thirteenth Maine died by self-inflicted throat wound amid illness. Sweynbeym and Pauuartz, early Rome printers, noted for their ink and quality papyrus.
A brief exchange features Miss Diggs and Miss Passuy in a witty volley about age and compliments. The Philadelphia Press framing notes the speaker’s youthful concealment and the flippant remark about age.
An old lady recounts a Scots story where the clan chief is beheaded during a period of trouble. She notes a head is a great thing yet a sad loss to the chief, framing the event as a moral memory shared with grandchildren.
A youthful city clerk asks whether to shave up or down, and a barber replies with a grin that the decision depends on the occasion, noting his preference for shaving down in certain cases.
The Bird In Hand Clara is engaged to George, prompting chatter about a prior fondness for Arthur. Genevieve notes Art was slow and time was fleeting as the trio’s feelings unfold.
Miss Flora Lawrence hosted relatives in Arlington while Miss Annie Stein from Newark visited the Thompson family. Wm Barrett of South Turner Me visited W W Blossom and family. Rev George Lewis of Providence was guest of William Jenness. Guniordsbdge prepares for the annual ball on Feb. 8. Nine Acre Corner sold to William F Weisner of Concord. Old Concord Post No 180 had limited attendance for installation. next County Convention at Winter Hill Jan. 29. Local W C T U elected officers for 1908. an old clothes party and costume fines planned for Jan 24. settlement work noted at Arna Noonan's group.
Miss A. Maude Hunt visits in Hopkinton with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McLeod move to Everett Street Fri en y. Concord holds annual Spanish War veterans banquet in Quincy House Boston on Saturday evening Jan 25. Henry A. Richardson body transported to Sleepy Hollow for burial after death in Cambridge. Massachsetta sailors inspection visit noted with Col Cook and Capt Wise and U S delegation planning next steps for January 22. Miss Ragna M Peterson gets surprise at her home with ring from church friends. Mrs Caleb H Wheeler hosts Old Concord chapter PD AYR. Prof Allén misses talk due to illness but contributes poem Margaret a Ballad of Duxbury Bay. Division 56 AOH hosts whist party with 48 tables. prizes awarded to Miss Jennie O'Neill Acton and others. Jerome Gleason and Nathan Blanchard noted among winners.
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