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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
4
Public notice prints mailing details and rates for ads at 461 Main Street Aimboro Mass. The notice lists post date August 25 1903 and pricing including one inch ads weekly rates with 25 cent additions per inch and yearly advertising discounts.
Miss Grace Mack of Charlestown visited Mr and Mrs Daniel McMillian of Grove Street Sunday. Mrs Myra Foster, who spent part of the winter with Mrs J D Wilson, returned to her home in Norway Maine Wednesday.
The death of 75 year old Maine native Officer Knowles. he died Wednesday evening January 8 at the home of his daughter Mrs EB W Chalbourne in Chelmsford from a complication of troubles. Survived by children G F Knowles Concord Chas W Knowles Chicago Al J C Knowles Lowell and Mrs EB W Chalbourne Chelmsford. Funeral services were held in the community.
The obituary notes a chapel service in Lowell followed by interment at Hallam Cemetery in Lowell. The brief record confirms locale and final rites場所.
Concord Junction local ad seeks trade of a second hand parlor stove for a second hand cook stove. Garland. Concord Junction.
Attorneys for Harry K Thaw pressed a legal insanity defense after Thaw killed Stanford White. Witnesses included Professor Koehler and Mrs Anna Gazelle who described Thaws eccentricities and irrational manners, with doctors testifying about family insanity. District Attorney Jerome limited testimony by invoking physician patient privilege requiring waivers.
A state charity association opens permanent headquarters in Albany to spearhead a tuberculosis campaign across 57 counties outside New York City. The effort, expected to last at least five years, aims for a total of 1 million dollars funded by a single anonymous benefactor. A separate report from Reading notes a Black Hand threat to Mayor and police if harm comes to two Italians charged with a trooper’s murder. Cardinal Gotti states the San Francisco coadjutor selection issue was not personal.
In Washington on January 15, Pearl Wight of New Orleans announced business interests would block his acceptance of the internal revenue commissionership. John G. Capers, appointed to serve until Wight decided, will continue permanently in the office as successor to John W. Yerkes.
Washington January 15 Major Francis J Ives surgeon will be placed on the retired list effective April 22 and granted leave of absence until that date. He was among officers who failed the test ride. Poughkeepsie January 15 Vincenzo Baccari Italian convicted of first degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of Ross King last November. He faces sentencing.
Belmont visitors and Saturday sociable planned at Trinitarian church. Engagements announced for Lillian Sweeney to Edward Loughlin and Leslie Wallace to Edward Thorpe. Byron recovered from illness. Harmony lodge installs Maynard officers. Beneficial band concert aids destitute Finns in Maynard. Harvard musical clubs to perform at Concord Lyceum. Masonic F C degree conferred. collation held. A Towle Kent wagon spill scatters groceries. Free horticultural lectures begin in Boston by Wilfred Wheeler on Concord Grape. Co I 6th Regiment plan specialty show with listed cast and officers.
Concord opened the season with a 32 to 6 victory over Marlboro High School. Key players included Lennox Adams Young and Meader with multiple scoring contributions. Officials listed as French referee and Lennox timer with 15 minute halves.
Local store announces deep discounts on remaining stoves and ranges as season ends. They offer 2 parlor chamber or air tight stoves and Magee Crawford ranges with local agent pricing. Also promote sheet iron tin copper work and plumbing heating and installation services.
A compilation notes English laws on leze majesty and royal symbols with examples such as upside down stamps and defaced coins. It also covers a light sensitivity advisory and a family anecdote where a girl blurts out to a guest that Mrs Brown is mush ing, reflecting humorous table manners.
J W Milbury sustained a severe wrist and arm cut at Angier’s mill on Barrett’s Mill road while sawing logs. He slipped and fell on the saw. 40 stitches were required to close the wound and he was taken by team to Doctor Connelly’s office for treatment.
An engineering magazine writer warns that readers may have unknowingly followed harmful lighting practices. Turning down light when strained often worsens strain and reading conditions, suggesting the need for proper illumination levels.
A help wanted notice seeks a housekeeper with applications to Box 1105 Maynard. A second hand ebber gaso line engine 24 1 4 HP is offered for sale cheap by J. W. Raymond.
A Philadelphia prosecutor vows to jail grafters while reframing the pace of action. The exchange emphasizes urgency and anticipation in the investigative push.
A Washington Star reader quote criticizes civic mottoes, favoring coin designs over motto inscriptions. The dialogue features a citizen praising coins and dismissing mottoes as less desirable.
The Concord Woman's Club organized aid for Beatrice Collins at the Nan Kentucky Settlement school, sending a winter outfit and a doll by registered mail. The club joins health work with the state federation and Audubon society efforts to protect birds and wildflowers, while starting a child study class and hosting a town concert with Lang and Goold.
Miss A. L. Hicks advertises manicuring shampooing facial scalp work vibrator and electrical treatments at reasonable prices highlighting affordable beauty services for women seeking grooming and wellness.
The Concord Charitable Society held its 94th annual meeting at the Trinitarian church parlors. Officers elected include Mrs. William Wheeler president and Mrs. Thomas Todd vice president with a large slate of trustees and social and cutting committees named.
The Concord Union held its annual meeting January 7 at Mrs. C. Rolfe’s home. A strong year was reported with officers elected and plans formed for further efforts. Officers include President Mrs. H. C. Rolfe and committees led by Mrs. Sheehan, Miss Farrar, and others.
The annual meeting of Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at its Concord Massachusetts office on Monday January 27 at 11 A M for the election of three directors for three years and to transact such other business as may legally come before the meeting. ADAMS TOLMAN Secretary Concord Mass Jan dist 1908
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