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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
3
Maynard sees no basketball this week as local notes cover visits from A T Haynes in Providence and Kenney returning from Uxbridge. New express company starts Thursday, transit staff changes and many community events from school vacation dates March 19 to church meetings, concerts, and lodge activities.
Henry Gilroy plans several nights of moving pictures by Shermian’s at Cooperative hall soon. Louis Hannon of Lawrence was home over Sunday and works as an overseer in a Lawrence mill finishing department. Two vacancies will be filled this year on the board of health and on the board of selectmen due to Dr. Rich’s temporary appointment. Mrs. George Theodore, recently from Marlboro hospital after an appendectomy, has struggled with pleurisy the past week. Fred Sims occupies a Brooks street house. Mr. Magner, mill dyeing overseer, moved into the Acton street house vacated by Sims. Rumors claim a campaign move to oppose George H. Creighton and Arthur Walker for selectman on a nonpartisan ticket. Mizpah Rebekah lodge officers will be installed Thursday evening by D D G M Nellie L Balcolm and suite of Hudson, with supper to follow.
Miss Sara A. Wood spent Sunday at home. Dr F J Barker of Ashmont was in town last week. Mrs E A Phalents visiting Clinton. George Greenough began ice harvesting this week. Mrs Laker of Cochituate visited sister Mrs Emer ick Gates. Mrs Frederick Shaw hosted her mother Mrs George Brown of Somerville Tuesday. A J Russell and Orpheus Parent of South Framingham visited A L Noyes. Ellsworth Houghton can walk again. Nathaniel Brown drove the mail team. Miss Charlotte Conant left for Brunswick Ga. Wm Kingsley to drive to West Acton for performance of A Family Affair. Tufts Glee and Mandolin Clubs concert in Concord Lyceum course. Harold Phalen a club member recently toured Maine. Otis H Forbush of Ac ton Mass to auction H P Bent village property in South Acton on Jan 23 1909 at 10 am. Auction items include horse cow 50 hens tools wagons harnesses and hay with Martin St location near village once Calvin Simonds place. The W W Norton city sale in West Acton attracted many bidders.654 lots sold. past masters jewel. Tuttle praised new officers and feast followed installation.
The Grange held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday January 12 with Worthy State Deputy B F Richardson installing officers for new year Worthy Master Arthur E Payson Overseer Albert P Durkee Lecturer B Grace Cheney Steward Herbert F Robbins Assistant Steward Raymond F Durkee Chaplain Charles J Miller Treasurer Nelson H Tenney Secretary Ella L Miller Gatekeeper Arin E Payson Ceres Marion A Frost Pomona Gertrude Prentiss Flora Alice M Perkina Lady Assistant Steward Harriet D Phasen Worthy Master Payson presented the retiring master James B Tuttle.
South Acton news covers Merrill Wheeler moving to Wo burn for work, a masquerade ball on Feb 2 with Brigham's orchestra, and Arthur Gould and wife moving to Westminster. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Edward Barcalow of Keene NH. The South Acton Dramatic club plans trips to West Acton Jan 20 Concord Junction Jan 25 Stow Jan 30 and Waltham Feb 8. An illustrated lecture on Landscape Gardening by Edward A. White of Amherst College is Jan 22 at the Universalist church, free under Acton Improvement Association. Funeral services for Mrs Edward Bullard formerly Mildred Richardson were held at her father's home with many friends. Rev Bernard Copping officiated and burial was at Mt Hope cemetery. A suspicious incident involved a man found hiding in a shed after being asked to leave. the youth escorted him out. A fraud case in Boston concerns Occidental Metal and Coal company of South Dakota accused of transferring property with fraudulent intent. petition in bankruptcy cites 0,319 judgment by the superior court.
R. D. Donaldson is constructing a new barn at his property in Lincoln. The project proceeds on schedule with anticipated use for storage and livestock care.
Maynard residents debate who should clear sidewalks after snow as town officials and Assabet mills clash over responsibility. Driscoll the streets superintendent faced sharp questions while selectmen and mill officials weigh past practice versus current needs.
The Holy Name society of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in East Cambridge hosted a Sunday night banquet for Rev John A Crowe marking 25 years ordained. Edward J Brandon led the event with speeches by Rev M J Doody Rev John Ryan Edmund Reardon and former Boston Mayor John F Fitzgerald. Brandon presented Crowe with $1000 as part of a joint celebration and third anniversary of the Holy Name Society. About 250 members attended in Cyprus hall. Crowe recently received a fur coat gift in Boston from Supt Scott of the Massachusetts Reformatory who traveled from New York to attend.
Gilroy Henry Gilroy plans to open a new moving picture theatre Friday night at the Co operative hall secured by Mr. Gilroy. Workmen have installed a fireproof booth and completed essential improvements with all tasks expected finished by next Wednesday. The Sherman Moving Picture Co will show the films, the company having impressed Maynard audiences before with its high quality shows. Gilroy also aims to feature local vocalists for illustrated songs.
State officials urge higher taxes on the Searles estate after a multi million dollar short valuation. Local assessors refuse to raise the valuation citing non obligation. An investigation shows local boards are not required to follow state tax guidance.
George H. Gutteridge reports $450 from a theatre company as five percent of Friday night gross for the Italian earthquake fund. He also notes $250 more from Maynard, bringing the total to $750. St. Bridget's church has contributed $113, the overall tally not being too bad.
Joseph Santora faces various challenges as reports describe a Maynard team offering aid in a Hudson rink scenario with bets from $50 to $100 a side. The question remains what team the gentle man will produce, possibly the Marlboro inst team that faced Bath regiment in Boston recently. Hubert Lucé, famed civic reform champion, will speak at the February Men’s League meeting, expected to draw a large crowd.
Mrs Jennie Randell distributed tickets Monday afternoon at the Johnson pharmacy for the Woman's Club Gentleman's Night on January 26. The program features stories of a whaleman life by Gen John A Cook and vocal selections by Millard Bowdoin with Boston baritone soloist Mrs Leland accompanist from Concord Junction. A collation will follow. Miss Margaret Murphy of Watertown visited home on High Street over Sunday.
Ella M. Wood of Guilford Connecticut recounts using Father John’s Medicine in numerous cases by physician orders. She reports benefits for lung throat and related disorders and recommends it as safe reliable for young and old taken as directed. She notes it wards off disease without alcohol or dangerous drugs.
The Ladies auxiliary No. 33 of the A. C. Fy held its annual banquet after a Sunday gathering. Mrs. Louis Cook presided at the installation of officers led by Mrs. Driscoll Hopkinton. A diamond ring was presented to retiring president Mrs. James McCarthy. The event featured solos by Alice Moore and Celia O’Toole, a fine menu by caterer Hardy, and praise for the society’s growth. A Friday minstrel show by the high school senior class aims to boost the class fund.
The Enterprise reports Arthur J. Coughlan in a hard fought reelection bid with strong support. Sullivan may decide soon whether to enter the race while Levi R. Cheney is favored for the Republican caucus due to temperance stands. Ex-selectman Samuel Lawton is also mentioned for the nomination with others potentially joining.
Carding department labor tightens as Maynard mill speeds up production. The plant shifted to 8 PM shifts last week and other departments are expected to follow. Friday saw 600 looms in operation signaling a rebound from a slow year and promising busy weeks ahead.
The school minstrel show ticket sale drew crowds at Johnson Pharmacy as seats went on sale Saturday morning. By noon most of the best seats were sold, with patrons waiting in line for hours to secure preferred locations.
Town notices urge prompt submission of bills for all departments as books close February 1. Most departments have nearly exhausted their appropriations with incidental funds showing the largest balance.
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