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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
3
Local items recount fire in Maynard Market cellar with losses, community meetings, births and illnesses, social visits, and events. The town covers arrests, lodge installations, school activities, and a plan for a new business block. Community updates include who visited whom, travel to Concord and Boston, and upcoming church events.
A Sunday morning blaze gutted the upper story of a two tenement wooden building known as the duck house on River Street. Windy conditions hampered firefighters as they halted the flames with two lines of hose. Property loss estimated at $500. occupants Adam Age and family resided there. Building owned by C. H. and J. W. Whitney.
The Sunday school cantata The Heart of the Bells by Methodist Episcopal Church members drew a large crowd on Sunday evening. Under Mrs Howard Wilson’s direction with Miss Bertha Batley on piano, performers delivered stronger, more confident solos and dialogue, making the evening enjoyable for audience and participants alike.
The Maynard and Concord Caledonian club hosts a Friday evening event at Cooperative hall with a concert of 16 songs by Misses Walker and MacGregor and Messrs Witzgerald, Baker and Dobson. Dances by Miss Hawkins and Whiting will follow, with 19 dances in the program for a memorable evening.
One of the first H P N Dahl receives a certificate from the State Board of Registration in Optometry. He helped pass Massachusetts law requiring registration to examine eyes and prescribe glasses. The act, enacted last year, sets a June 1 1914 deadline for exam passage. Dahl is recognized as a top optician and has been awarded the degree doctor of optometry.
Fred Flynn of the state police with Deputy John Connor and Fire Chief Geo H. Gutteridge reviewed the Polish market fire on Nagon street. The proprietor and the clerk were examined and cleared, with all three officials stating no connection to the blaze.
The Tufts College Glee and Mandolin clubs staged a refined Friday program under Rev A Morrill with readings by Scott Davison and O Neil. Performances from the two clubs combined drew praise for effort and polish, promising a welcome return.
The Central Massachusetts Soccer Association schedules a City versus Country contest on Washington’s Birthday. City club members include Clan Scott and Worcester City with players selected from Maynard Clinton Millbury Fitchburg South Barre and Whitinsville. Country squad features South Barre Maynard Millbury Clinton Whitinsville Fitchburg and others with several reserves. Referee is Herbert Gregson of Clinton.
Miss Irene Rainville daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Rainville Summit street and Harry Hall son of Mr and Mrs William Haywood were married in St Bridget’s church Thursday at 3 30 pm by Rev Walter J Browne. Attendants included Clara D Rainville bridesmaid and Columbus Rainville best man. The couple received guests at the bride’s Summit street home then left for Cypress street Brookline.
The body of Mrs. Lawrence Flood of Roslindale was brought to Maynard for burial in St. Bridget's cemetery after an illness. She had lived in Sudbury for 20 years and in Roslindale before moving to Maynard, leaving a husband employed at Hazlewood Station and daughters Margaret and Rose Flood.
Yortin Troy D G R and suite of Waverly metalied the newly elected officers of Assabgt council R x at their meeting Monday evening in Masonic hall. Remarks by Mr. Troy and suite plus newly elected regent William G. Gutteridge and orator Jesse Sims followed. Troy's remarks drew enthusiasm and may boost membership.
Local ice dealer James R. Bent reports cutting ice 48 days late by February 22 as mild weather persists. Joel F. Parmenter recalls a March harvest in a previous year, while a card of thanks from Catherine Mahoney and Family expresses sincere gratitude for friend support.
The 618T annual Congregational church meeting in the vestry included a pre meeting supper prepared by the Indies. Reports from the clerk Frank Sanderson and treasurer William Gutteridge plus society officers were read. The meeting reelected William H. Gutteridge as deacon for four years and elected officers such as Frank Sanderson treasurer and others for church committees.
Frank J. Murray accepted an excellent field in ship management with the F M T A. At 27, a Tufts College graduate, he studied at Harvard and has ties to the Republican party. Murray is known for his work in western state affairs and will begin his new role shortly.
The Neighborhood meeting met at Mr and Emmanuel's home to plan church activities. The Ladies Parsonage Aid society prepares for its annual church parlor gathering. A Sunday service at 10 45 a m covers Sin Our Power and Cure with J L Monroe in charge at 7 p m.
Congregants gathered at St Bridget’s Church for a Sunday evening service honoring Ab er from Boston. The program featured a musical vesper by the choir followed by benediction and the Sacraments.
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