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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
6
The town and William J. Benere led the village as chief. The evening was one of the best ever held and all enjoyed a social time together.
Miss Robbins, longtime Congregational church member at Acton Centre, died Thursday after a fall in October worsened her health. She lived in Acton Centre for over 50 years and will be missed by friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at Acton Centre church Sunday afternoon.
Miss Geraldine Gordon from Boston spoke at the West Acton Woman's Club conference, urging an eight hour day for workers. She cited England Germany and Massachusetts history, noting extended hours harm workers and society, and urged legislative action to advance shorter work hours.
News notes Concord Woman's Club meeting on Jan 2 focused on the State Federation arms and plans. Mrs Geo M Baker spoke on the Early Federation, tracing club origins and the growth to national and international women's federations.
A crowded audience heard Charles Stelzie of New York address Concord Poram on Sunday. Stelzie spoke on topics emphasizing progress and urged support for local initiatives.
An excellent speaker was heard after a musical program led by Miss Ruth Brodrick the cellist. Rev A W Stone presided. After the address the second song was led by Thomas W Surette with the Community Orchestra, concluding the event.
The church outlines a series of services for next Sunday including David's Lamp in Jerusalem at 10 45 and Christian Endeavor Day marking the 26th anniversary of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor in Portland Maine. A Monday meeting at 6 15 will discuss the Fruits of the Christian Endeavor Tree. The pastor continues at 7 00. A Scandinavian service at 8 00 and the annual meeting with supper at 6 20 Thursday Jan 25 are noted. The Builder topic arrives Friday at 7 45.
The Mason Ice Co reports a busy ten days harvesting ice. Houses at Ainger and Wheeler ponds serve wholesale use while Lowell pond supplies domestic ice. Ice from Lowell Road pond, spring origin, is notably clean due to a cement dam and a high board fence preventing dirt blowing in.
The First Parish will host a vesper service next Sunday January 28 at five. Miss Katherine M Ricker from the Central Church Boston and Miss Edith Jewell will perform violin pieces with Homer P Humphrey at the organ. Program includes organ preludes nocturnes violin solos songs and sacred responses.
WANTED Disc records Victor and Columbia plus old stamps. Merritt's book store at 27 Middlesex St Lowell Massachusetts requests old stamps and records for sale or trade. Contact number 3661.
An unclear notice hints that ownership may transfer upon payment and proof of proper title, with reference to the property at 60 Warden.
Major Wm H Dolan inspected Company I as plans for regimental and state U S inspections proceed. The unit will not stage a winter play and aims to host a free athletic meet soon. They travel to Washington in March and back via New York with no cost to members. They offer free enlistment before Feb 1 to bolster ranks for the US inspection and recently received a cup from Martha’s Vineyard contest. Sergeant Dolan and Corporal Dee are recommended for Cadet school. non commissioned officers’ school shifts to Boston Feb 3 4. The bowling team shows strong form, the annual prize drill is set for April 19, with wall scaling squad practicing. Sergeant Mansfield has won top prize two years running at the Mass Reformatory. Monday night the officers presented newly married Armourer Chisholm with a dining room set.
Arthur M Morrison and several addressees are listed as advertised letters. Names include Mrs E A Lam per Mrs Walter Lawler Mrs J D Roby Perry Thompson Mrs Sam Wheeler and C B Yule.
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