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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
4
Walter B. Morse president on P. Frye treasurer D. McPherson manager lists subscription and advertising rates. Subscriptions single copies 81 per year three cents rates. Advertising rates shown for one inch and additional inches with special yearly rates. Local business notices charged at 10 cents a line per insertion.
The first of 30 lessons on Character Development is printed this issue with one lesson weekly. The lessons come from the Character Development League, a national educator group. Each of the 29 traits of childhood is explored by trained minds to aid readers.
A report from the upper chamber notes that the Lorimer case remains in moot yet the body votes 10 to 2 to favorably report a constitutional amendment to elect senators by direct popular vote. Proponents feel hopeful of action soon.
Friends of the new city charter hail the election as a reform triumph. Provisions for candidate nomination already show abuses and off year workings suffer voter apathy. The so called reform element is blamed for limited impact, while the gang fails to unite and ward putting proves more effective in shaping results.
Peary claims his pole discovery is now lost while leaving a brief chance for Dr. Cook. The terse note suggests ongoing debate over the pole’s location and the possible reevaluation of the explorers.
The Boston Journal notes a bill to make New Year’s Day a legal holiday. It also comments that closing saloons on election day helps the liquor-license cause as a reminder of daily closures.
Senator Hoar says either Walker or Ames is a stronger Democrat than several party members named for senatorial honors. He presents the remark as a compliment to both men.
Milford residents greet ex governor Draper with a cordial reception despite political differences. The crowd praised his courtesy and longevity, noting his conduct remains worthy of respect.
The Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company will hold its annual meeting at its Concord Massachusetts office on Monday January 23 1911 at 11 A M for the election of three directors.
Concord community pages feature hosting duties by Miss Richardson at Concord Musical club on the 31st, a birthday party for Master William Hopkins, and a large open meeting of the Concord Musical club at Mrs. Blake’s with a Boston guest artist. Also notes on hospital rooms, theater plans, Odd Fellows installation, and local spring signs.
Harmony lodge A. O. U. W. plans a gala Thursday with newly elected officers to be installed by D. O. M. W. Isaac Binks and Maynard’s suite. Summer Hill lodge members from Maynard will attend. Installation at A. O. U. W. hall followed by supper in the lower town hall.
A four team league is expected to begin this week or next featuring the K of C Hiberians Holy Name and Town. The K of C team is slated to clash with a Maynard composed crack squad drawn from Hudson council members. The Maynard bowlers are among the league’s best.
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on The Acts of the Apostles with modern applications, topic Philip and Peter in Samaria. Evening service at 7 30 features The Right of Way. Sunday school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Ladies Missionary meetings Thursday at 2 and 4. Woman's Board Auxiliary annual meeting at 4 with Mrs George P Knapp of Turkey speaking. Monthly church supper at 6 30 followed by Social Life entertainment chaired by Mrs R F Wood. Friday evening topic The Sunlit Life.
A long list of personal names appears in the fragment, including W. F. Kerry Samuel Boyd C. Curtin Charles Fitegerald Alfred Madsen Joseph Manning John S. Palmer and many others such as Mrs. Katherine Alberts Miss Nellie Diggins Mrs. Judge Chase Miss Eleanor Garrison and Miss Irma. The text reads as a roster in a public or social notice column.
Mrs McDonald aged 76, long time Concord resident born in Wellfleet, died after a cerebral hemorrhage following a period of improved health. She leaves a husband, a daughter Mary Chaplin, and sons Fred and Frank. Funeral at home with Rev G A Tewksbury officiating, interment at West Acton. Floral tributes and a later Masonic chapter visit noted.
The four cylinder 36 horsepower limousine stolen from George L. Shaw on August 12 has been located in New York. Shaw identified the car and police pursue the current owner who bought it in good faith as well as two former firemen connected to the case. Lopez, linked to the theft, is believed to be in Mexico while police monitor bids and prepare restitution.
Thomas Surette presented The Development of Song in a Lyceum lecture on Thursday evening. Randall Hargreaves, formerly a St Pauls cathedral soloist, assisted, yielding a program of notable merit. Surette traced song’s growth from early composers and showed how music can express beauty as effectively as painting. He concluded that he would be pleased if listeners gain deeper appreciation for the great composers over lighter modern tunes.
Old Concord chapter of the D A R met Saturday afternoon at Mrs W B LeLands studio with Mrs Leland and Mrs Alvah Baker hosting. With the regent ill and vice regent absent, Mrs Helen Bent Curtis presided and a special notice was voted for the Real one hundredth birthday on Feb 3.
The Middlesex county WCTU midwinter convention will be held at Union church in Concord Junction on Tuesday January 24 from 10 am to 4 15 pm. Hostesses are the Concord Junction and Concord Unions with lunch at 12 30. All interested are invited especially the youth to attend.
Donald Atwood Calhoun, son of Mrs. George M. Weed, died Saturday after days of pneumonia. A surgery in hopes of saving him failed to revive him. He attended St Andrews school and was well liked. He was 15 years six months old, born in New Haven, Conn. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 30 with Rev Smith Owen Dexter. burial in New Haven this Wednesday. Card from the family expresses thanks for kind words and flowers. Ada E. Miner has left her husband Charles E. Miner and he will not pay her debts.
Concord local notices advertise prepaid ads in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury. Rates are ten cents per line or portion with six words per line.
Woman seeks general housework with a 4 year old girl at Mrs Edward Powers Concord post office. For sale about 12 tons brook meadow hay in barn. WANTED To lease farm 60 acres or more with good buildings and capacity for 26 head of stock. Send answers to Enterprise office Marlboro Mass. WANTED An experienced girl to follow.
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