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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
4
Clerks at the Christie store spotted smoke in the cellar Saturday around six. They raised a still alarm and swiftly contained the fire before it spread.
Lester Tompkins returning from judging the Ohio State Branch Rhode deland Red club annual meeting found his birds awarded multiple prizes at the Boston Poultry Show. He captured specials for best cock and one pen, among others.
A season's prettiest party occurred Saturday night in the town hall in response to invitations by Joseph B. Richardson John M. Eaton Gordon Hutchins and George N. White about 40 couples danced to music by the First Corps Cadet orchestra. The matrons hosting were Mrs. Herbert W. Blanchard Mrs. George E. Titcomb Mrs. Samuel Hoar Mrs. Henry P. Richardson Mrs. William Wheeler and Mrs. M. B. L. Bradford.
A list of individuals including J. Anderson Henry Barlow Carl Berg W C Duren Carl Erickson Albert Long T Mahar A Ormister Morrison F Swift H V Smith Mrs Annie Garvin Mrs C B McManus Mrs H C McDonald Miss Eliza M Newell Mrs Sarah J Pond Epta Stimson Miss M Todman appears as a notice of advertised letters awaiting pickup. The dense roster covers multiple common names with initials and titles in a single postal notice.
Arthur Jones expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends during his wife’s illness and death. He thanks Concord Grange Willow Rebekah lodge and others for flowers and kindness. Notices indicate local ad rates and placement details for up Front listings.
Multiple notices list a Grand Union Tea Co. agent opening in Waltham Mass and a Nashawtuc road housework job. Ads offer one and two horse sleds, a parlor stove plus small stove, and a missing Boston Terrier. Also a cooking or housework position, and old Concord pamphlets with a P O box contact. References: E R White Lowell, R B Petersen Everett st, and Concord contacts.
The Annual Meeting of the Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be at the Concord office on Monday January 24 at 11 am to choose three directors for a three year term and to transact other business as needed. Secretary Tolman notes the notice from Concord Massachusetts dated January 3 1910.
The armory hosted a successful Wednesday evening dance with 40 plus couples in attendance. Directed by Company I non commissioned officers, the event opened a winter series with tasteful decor and music by King Cole's orchestra. Committee members Chisholm, Lovejoy, Toomey, Dee, and Mansfield organized the affair. Refreshments were served at intermission.
Concord council Knights of Columbus held a Wednesday installation of officers for the year. James D. Mead D D K of Arlington conducted the ceremony. Grand Knight Anthony J. Doherty presided at a post banquet toast as W J O'Brien State Deputy and James D. Mead District Deputy spoke.
Terrence Byron, longtime Concord resident and stone mason, died Thursday at his daughter's home, aged eighty eight. He lived in Concord for 65 years and is survived by two daughters. Funeral services were held Saturday at St Bernard's church with a requiem high mass by Father M J Flaherty.
Concord Junction saw the installation of Concord lodge officers of the I O C F on Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall. D D G M Albert Bullock led the degrees with his suite including Wentworth Blodgett Bacon Howe Ball Kelly and others. A supper followed the installation.
The Ladies' Charitable Society of the First Parish church held its annual meeting on Thursday afternoon in the vestry to elect officers for the coming year. A supper followed for members. Officers chosen include Clerk Mrs. Waiter Blanchard, treasurer Mrs. Herbert W. Hosmer, and a board of directors led by Mrs. Charles B. Brown and Mrs. Charlies S. Towle among others.
The appeal of three Concord farmers convicted for selling milk below standard was heard by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Ex Attorney General Parker and District Attorney Higgins argued for and against the statute's constitutionality, contending over the meaning of milk quality and the impact on farmers and markets.
A court hearing on milk quality notes the need for a 13 percent solids standard to prevent adulteration and skim milk fraud. Local Concord residents attended as interested spectators, supporting honest farmers and enforcement under police power to ensure wholesome milk.
At the last meeting of the Young People's cup a lively debate on women's suffrage occurred. Miss Lilling B. McConnell and L. Ray Deley argued for the affirmative, while Miss Minna A. Findeleen and Helen Bass won the decision with persuasive points. Current events were presented by Tenterer and Margaret.
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