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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
2
Public notice from Marlboro Massachusetts listing ownership details and rates under the March 8 1879 act. Mentions Treasurer Manager salary of 160 dollars per year in advance and two dollars for single copies. Also references Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and other towns.
A Chicago Progressive National Committee meeting paves the way for fusion with Republicans in the coming campaign. Progressives favor Theodore Roosevelt as the best unity figure, risking the party's continuity if he is not the nominee. Leaders like Bird Hale and other former Progressive figures back Roosevelt, signaling a nationwide split over who will lead the GOP ticket.
The Republican state committee endorsed Senator Jim Weeks for the presidential nomination, while Massachusetts Governor McCall gains national momentum. Collier's Weekly and the Saturday Evening Post favor McCall as a favored son, though McCall has not declared.
The piece argues Americans can achieve any goal. It notes Germany curtails dye exports boosting U S industry fivefold. It suggests Taft as a supreme court nominee and critiques the Wilson administration as Roosevelt’s view emerges amid automobile legislation debates.
Thomas Breck presided at the Sewers' union installation in the Masonic hall on Thursday night. He is president of the local United Textile Workers affiliated unions and the Spinners' union. A turkey supper followed with a varied menu and social activities concluding the evening.
An explosion at American Powder Co wheel mill No 9 Thursday at 7 50 destroyed the building and contents valued around 1200. No injuries occurred as the plant was empty. No foul play suspected, possibly foreign matter in powder or friction. A bright flash lit the sky and a distant boom drew a crowd to the scene.
Mrs. Gilbert M. Hawkes was installed as Pomona at the Central Middlesex Pomona gathering in Lexington on Wednesday afternoon. Several local Grangers attended the installation of the new officers.
The Old Folks dance under the White Cross guild will be held in Nay lor hall on Thursday night. The management has spared no expense to ensure its success and many dancers are expected to wear costumes of Ye Older Tyme.
The committee of the Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church reports an entertainment set for Wednesday evening February 9 in the church auditorium. Members include Pauline Rent as chairman and Mrs. Wallace Priest, Mrs. George Whitney, Mrs. W. H. Milington, and Mrs. George Smith.
The board of registrars will meet at the selectmen rooms on Tuesday January 25 from 7 30 to 8 30 in the evening. They will meet again Wednesday February 2 from 7 30 to 8 30. A long session is set for February 5 from noon to 10 p m.
The K of P lodge 131 in Ayer held its annual installation and supper at the Masonic hall on Wednesday night. Alfred E B Oikle D G C and Harbinger lodge presided as the new officers were inducted. A roast beef banquet followed with Cat erer Fred Hayward and helpers serving. Postprandial remarks were made by Oikle, Winslow, Wallace and others.
The Maynard lodge committee plans events for January 26 hosting the Associated Five lodges. The program includes degree work speaking and a collation with Concord Acton Ayer and Harvard represented.
Question club members gathered at Mrs. Howard Case's Great Road home Monday evening for a program of refreshments music and social time. An enjoyable evening was spent with light entertainment and friendly conversation.
The prudential committee of the Congregational church with Mrs. Frank E. Sanderson Mrs. Mary McCleary and Mrs. Helen Bent Curtis as assistants from the Ladies Benevolent society outlines plans to renovate church vestries by repapering repainting and retouching.
Pleasant anticipations rise for a Wednesday evening concert in Naylor hall featuring Miriam Davenport with Lora May Lamport and the Oliver trio. The Magnic Social club presents the Lotus quartet in a program expected to showcase high quality musical performance.
Miss Margaret Connolly spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James Claflin in Roxbury.
The Congregational church held its annual meeting with supper and entertainment. Officers elected for the coming year include Frank E. Sanderson clerk and William H. Gutteridge treasurer. The event featured readings, violin and piano solos, mandolin trio, and a social hour.
School teachers met with Superintendent William H. Millington at Nason Street School on Wednesday at 4 PM. He read the newly adopted by laws from the committee and the group then held a general discussion.
A public installation Thursday evening will install the recently elected Grange officers at Riverside hall. Charles H. Gardner of Westfield, high priest of the National Grange, will serve as installing officer.
Officers of the Ladies' auxiliary and Div. 44 A. O. H. newly elected will be inducted in a joint installation at Masonic hall Monday night. State and county officers will attend and a turkey supper will be served.
A De Queen Arkansas reader endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets as highly effective for constipation. The letter claims quick action without nausea and highlights benefits like a regular stomach liver and bowels. The writer says they would not be without the product and emphasizes its gentle, affordable relief.
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