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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
3
Maynard residents host and attend dances and dinners at Hibernian hall and Exchange hall. Highlights include Middlesex club dances, a Christie's sale, and the Ac ton cru masquerade February 1. Local clubs install officers, plan lectures on the Passion Play at St Bridget's, and note improving but slow water payments.
John Kendrick Bangs entertained at Mason ic Hall for the Maynard Woman’s Club Gentlemen’s Night. Mrs. Howe welcomed guests, Peppen of Lowell sang, Bangs spoke for an hour and a half, followed by a supper by Caterer Wilbur of Newton and a social hour. Visitors from out of town attended and praised the event.
Finder urged to return a four leaf clover brooch to Mrs Edward Sheridan of Thompson Street. Also advertised a six room house to let on Douglas Avenue with applications to K W Laine.
An excerpt describes the camel as a patient, hardy desert denizen capable of surviving on sparse forage and carrying 600 to 1000 pounds over 25 miles a day. It also extols the humming bird’s extraordinary wing speed enabling sustained midair feeding without alighting and its bold behavior toward rivals.
In Parliament a motion to clear the gallery failed as Garrick stayed in the hall. Burke and Vox followed with praise claiming Garrick taught them the art of speaking. The house settled that the stranger should remain, and Garrick did not move.
A second major snow storm struck Maynard Friday night, lighter than the December blast but still active. Rail service trailed schedules yet remained functional, with C M and H street cars plowing tracks by Saturday morning and Boston-bound trains arriving about an hour late. No damage to telephone or telegraph lines reported.
Ice crop work under James R Bent fills houses with quality ice 16 to 14 inches thick despite Friday night blizzard. A large crew cleared snow to resume cutting on the river. John Comeau finished his harvest early in the week. Mrs Fred Woldott of Whitinsville, formerly of Mayford, is reported ill with appendicitis.
The American Bowling Congress plans a Detroit tournament February 26 to March 15 at Wayne Gardens with fourteen alleys and practice space. A San Francisco event runs March 26 to April 2 for the Western Bowling Congress, while the National Bowling Association hosts a Baltimore meet April 9 to 20. Talks of a New York pro circuit and a five-man Greater New York team emerge, with league-eligible pros potentially barred from major meets.
The 19th annual St Bridget's Catholic Temperance Society concert and ball was held in Cooperative Hall on Wednesday evening. A Brigham Orchestra concert opened the program then the grand march led by James Mahoney and Miss Agnes Mahoney followed by dancing until 2 am. A midnight supper was served. James Mahoney directed the floor, aided by John Cawier and a committee including Patrick Murphy Charles Bradley and others.
The Maynard team defeated Hudson on Tuesday night at the Nasan stalleys by 18 pins. The score:
In Maynard the day workers keep the same pay under the 56 hour rule while piece workers receive a small raise, reducing unrest. Emily Kimber is recovering from a severe illness.
P. H. DeLee, Maynard Mass advertises Rexall Orderlies as a non harsh remedy for constipation. The tablets claim odorless colorless ingredients, no griping or nausea, suit for children and elders, sold at The Rexall Store in two package sizes 12 tablets for 10 cents and 36 tablets for 25 cents.
Members of Charles A Welch lodge hosted a Monday night event with a Stan dish quartet and Miss Chaffee providing readings. The program featured vocal pieces and scenes with banjo accompaniment, while a town election candidate, Arthur J. Coughan, announced his bid for the board of assessors.
A compact note details changes in checker room schedules at Maynard. It records late openings and adjustments affecting participants and staff.
Capt Hoar of the A O H bowling team challenged Capt John Sheridan of the A O O W team. The match will be held this Wednesday night with both sides ready to show their strength.
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