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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1914

Page

2

Sophomores Triumph Over Freshmen in Hockey Rout

The Sophomores routed the Freshmen 13 to 2 in a four period hockey game on the mill pond. Hooper Sullivan and Lent starred for the sophs while Maley Smith and McCarthy led the freshmen. Referee Smith with Halpin Jameson and Alfred Moore officiated. The protracted piece also notes upcoming pool matches and local baseball scheduling under Manager John Gibbons as part of a busy high school sports scene.

Mill-Pond Hooper Sullivan Lent Sophs Dahi Gao Vieler Maley Sullivan Claus Goale Y Hooper fLeut Lloyd. McCarthy Maley Mr. Smith Caneys Aval Halpin Jamieson Alfred Moore Lloyd Walker Lee Downey William Lynch Henry Gilroy Albert Whalen Edward White James Farrell Gilroy-Whalem John Gibbons High School Baseball Association Concord Wayland WestBoro LaSalle Waithan Belmont The Hudson, High Went Worth School Boston Gibbons Marlboro Clinton Maynard Percy Woods Rutan Smith

Reforming Town Government in Light of New Legislation

The article argues for restructuring Maynerd town government to align with recent law. It recommends creating a unified board of public works to oversee streets water and sewers, abolishing redundant bodies including water commissioners overseers of the poor and merging street and water supervision into one official to cut costs and improve efficiency.

Maynerd Board of Health Board of Public Works

Local License Payment Sparks Town Discussion

The Maynard House reports Mr and Mrs Peterson paid 263.23 for the annual license rent as their share. Debate arises over partial rebates. 1911 Acts Chapter 83 allows boards to rebate part of the license paid by the initial holder, as the selectmen did here with J. J. Loewe Co.

Maynard Hous Peterson Board of Selectmen Selectmen J. J. Loewe Co

Neighborhood church notices outline week events and plans

The Parsonage Aid society meets Wednesday in the small vestry and light refreshments are planned. A Christian Fellowship service and Sunday worship with a sermon titled How When Where Why are announced. Epworth League activities split by age group, a Gleasondale excursion is noted, and plans for the Naylor hall project plus a Lotus Male Quartet concert ticket sale at Dwinell's are listed.

Parsonage Aid Society Christian Fellowship Suptemmenuel Taylor Samuel Parker Epworth League Dwinell’s

President threatens veto over civil service postmaster provision

The Enterprise notes strong public interest on preserving civil service ratings for assistant postmasters. President Wilson has stated he will veto any bill that keeps these posts outside civil service, making further action unlikely.

Wilson

William Lord Seen Departing Amid Harsh Cold Spell

Fragmentary notes describe William Lord leaving amid a severe cold snap with insults to feelings. The text references Roland Harriman and mentions frigid conditions and a rough scene during the week of extreme temperatures.

William Lord Willam Roland Harriman Piéride Lord

Parks Appreciation Shows Recreation Value and Budgets

The park department last year spent 150 dollars on two sites John A Crowe park and Bancroft street school grounds. Payments covered labor and repairs including Frank Whitney 94.21 Wright and Ditson 5 Harlow Green 11.95 William Taylor 21.50 James J Morgan 11 and 4.6 dollars on hand 2.34. The grants supported park upkeep and the season's enjoyment confirms the town wisely funds these recreation spots.

Park Department John A. Crowe Bancroft St Frank Whitney Wright & Ditson Harlow Green William Taylor James J. Morgan Jas, J. Morgan

Bridge Plans Discussed by City Committee

The bridge committee met at the water commissioners rooms on Friday evening to review plans for a street from Main to Summer streets over Floridard. The plans received general favor with possible extra space on the side near the Assabet House. A Worcester office representative will consult with the committee on the change.

Water Commissioners Main St Summer St Floridard Assabet House J. E. Worcester

Famous Tippecanoe Battle and Harrison Presidential Link

A school audience recalls the Tippecanoe battle on the Tippecanoe river in Indiana. The Prophet and Tecumseh led a major Indian force to fight General William Henry Harrison, who defeated them and later inspired the campaign slogan Tippecanoe for two presidents named Harrison.

United States Tippecanoe Tippecanoe River Indiana the Prophet Tecumseh West William Henry Harrison Harrison Johnson

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