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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1907

Page

5

Maynard Funeral for Hannah L Sweeney Held

Hannah L. Sweeney died at her brother James F. Sweeney's home in Boston after a brief illness pneumonia. She was 38 born in Maynard lifelong resident except for the past year in Boston. She was active in St. Bridget's Catholic circles and charitable work. Funeral held Wednesday at 10 in St. Bridget's with Rev Crowe deacon Killilea and others. Burial in St. Bridget's cemetery with Boston and area mourners in attendance.

James F. Sweeney Hemmingway St Boston Miss Sweeney Maynard Halt’ Phich Michael Sweeney Thomas Charles James F Hoston Ar Reg St. Bridget’s John A. Crowe Cambridge fost.Bridget’s‘church B. F. Killilea Walter Sweeney Hingham Edmund Shanhan Catholic University At Washington Michael J. Dwyer James Whelen Cathedral

Firemen Seek Pay Increase From Maynard Warrant

Amid recent Maynard fires the town’s firefighters demand a raise from 20 to 50 dollars yearly. Officials expect broad support as current pay is seen as insufficient and no strong opposition is anticipated.

Sombie Maynard

Lyons Family Expresses Gratitude After Bereavement

The Lyons family thanks friends for kindness and support during their recent bereavement. Anna F. Lyons Fred A. Lyons and James H. Lyons Maynard acknowledge the many kind words and acts and express lasting gratitude.

Gard Anna’f Fred A James H. Lyons Maynard

Theatre Night Shuttle From South Acton Delayed

A late car will run this Wednesday night from South Acton to accommodate theatre goers. The extra service aims to ease crowding after evening performances.

South Acton

St Bridget's adds six new members at Sunday meeting

Washing made easy with Kleanall two gallon bundles sold at DeLees. H P N Dahl gets another call to Concord Reformatory to fit many inmates with glasses. Mr and Mrs H P N Dahl attend Boston opticians banquet. Fire engineers receive praise letter from American Woolen Co. for Sunday morning blaze work.

DeLee’s H. P. N. Dahl Concord Reformatory N. E. Association of Opticians Boston American Woolen Co

Kingston Earthquake Destroys Capital. Death Toll Rising

New York reports Kingston Jamaica has been struck by a violent quake causing substantial structural loss and many fatalities. Fire followed the initial quake and continues to burn at Kingston as hospitals fill with the injured. officials fear additional deaths as details remain scarce.

New York Kingston Jamica America England Alfred Jones Hall Caine Viscount Eee H. C. Arnold-Forster Thomas Hughes Thomas Fins Earl and Countess of Dudley Jones San Francisco Valparaiso Myrtle Bank London West Indies Jamaica Boston Spanish Town Athenaeum Society of Arts and Banks Port Royal Blue Mountain Chain of Ins John Crow

Classified notices from Maynard clerk and housing ad

Wanted Lady clerk good position Apply by letter to box 325 To Let Nine room house on Spring lane in first class condition James J Hilferty Shiners for gale Apply to James Hapgood Assabet park Dr Cochran dentist Case's block Nason st Maynard

Spring Lane James J. Hilferty Shiners Gale James Hapgood Assabet Park Dr. Cochran Case's Block Nason St Maynard

Washington Speech Advocates Latin American Trade Links

Secretary Root addressed the national convention for the extension of foreign commerce urging closer trade relations with Latin American republics. He outlined three US aims toward them and endorsed maximum tariffs with some reciprocity. A separate Newcastle speech by James Bryce praised strengthening Britain United States ties.

Washington Root National Convention United States Cuba Rogt Newcastle Eng James Bryce Great Britain

Stick May Be Too Big

Washington report notes Senator Smith from Louisiana criticizing the fortifications appropriation bill. He warns that manning proposed guns would require over 55,000 troops and cost about 66 million dollars annually, quipping belief in the big stick but not carrying one so heavy it cannot be wielded in an emergency.

Washington Smith Taft Board Tam

Filipino Politician’s Address Prompts Talk of New Party

Governor General Smith cites an address from Mariano Crisossiemo accusing the government of coddling Filipinos and fostering weakness. He urges vigor in policy to restore self-reliance. Political leaders fear the speech may signal the formation of a new party.

Manila Smith Shagree Mariano Crisossiemo

Auto Club proposes safety committee to curb speeding

On January 16 in New York President Hoyt of the Automobile Club of America and four other members formed a committee of safety to pursue speeders and applied to Police Commissioner Bingham for special police appointments. Hoyt and Vice President Scarritt already had their applications granted.

New York Hoyt The Automobile Club of America Committee of Safety Bingham Scarritt Club

Cushion Sole Shoes at 79 Main St Offer

Local notice advertises Cushion Sole Shoes for ladies and gentlemen at 79 Main St up one flight. Shoes can be tied or measured, try a pair and you will always wear them. Every pair warranted. Not sold in stores.

Main St

Towns of Tents and Candles Echo Frugal Times

A poem excerpt contrasts cheaper tents and candles with houses and electric light, noting the impracticality yet humor in a settlement built of tents and reliance on candlelight. The verse highlights frugality and dependence on basic goods.

Marlboro Notes Brief Local News Update

Miss Mary A. Kirby returns from Boston. William H. Hill leaves confinement to be seen in public. Norman Paroel and Sarah Jane Gauthier visit Worcester relatives. Brockton visitors include Mrs. Mathilda Lagasse and Alfred Lavigne. Dumas couple relocate to Brockton for factory work. Newman club plans a gentlemen's night in Preston hall Feb 1. Collins orchestra schedules gigs in Marlboro Worcester Natick. Hanley family in City hospital with typhoid fever show improvement. Thomas lags behind yet improves gradually.

Mary A. Kirby Boston William H. Hill Norman Alex Paroel Melica L’eveillee Gardner Jos. L’eiveillee Gibbon St Mathilda Lagasse Salmon Falls N. B Joseph Gauthier Sarah Jane Worcester Alfred Gravel Alfréd Lavigne Clara Belle Alar Brockton William Dumas Clarence Barton Ab Andover C. F. Barton Church St Newman Club Preston Hall Collins Orchestra Marlboro Continental Hall South Hall Natick Hanley City Hospital Thomas

Slick roof paint misleads farmer and ruins horse hair

A farmer recalls buying paint from a slick salesman that promised durability. After painting roofs, a sudden rain washed the product away, staining a white mare and failing to adhere to wood. The farmer laments the loss and the harm to his horse while his mother scolds over the money and scripture.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Concord Flanelette Brown Bugs Smyr Ladies’ Home Journal Miss Hannah Sweeney Etter St. Bridget’s. Ara St. Bridget’s Temperance Society King Street Queen Street British West Indies Eyre Southampton Southwestern Railway Photo-Era Publishing Company of United States District Court San Fernando Island of Luzon Union Oil Company Panama Isthmus Argyle Colon Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Bryce Anersy F. H. Bryant J. M. Bellows Maynard - Block Seston Colonial Building S. R. Kitchin, Mor Parker’s Jim Jinny S. W T. F. Parker Main ‘Street Maynard,” Mass
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