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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1910
Page
3
Christie's bargains draw crowds as Somerville visits, local residents from Maynard and nearby towns engage in social rounds. A ninth grade sleigh ride to Hudson, theatre notes, lodge installations, and a Maynard concert hall event headline a busy week with residents, businesses, and clubs in motion.
Representative Albert Batley introduces a bill requiring two lights on every motor boat to be lit after sunset and remain until an hour before sunrise. The measure aims to improve night boating safety on Lake Boon and other waterways, spurred by Maynard petitioners led by Oliver Trees. Batley expects little opposition since boat owners can afford lamps.
Arthur Dearborn aged 37 died at his Main Street home after a long illness. A native of Vassalboro Maine he had lived in Maynard for two and a half years and earlier years. He is survived by his father one brother and Mrs Frank Knight with whom he lived. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev T J Judge followed by interment at Glenwood cemetery. He was noted for his Christian life and kindly nature.
Maynard opens its theatrical season Monday January 31 with Peter Murray and the Yale Stock Co at Music Hall for three nights under James W. Hunt and James Mahoney. Murray's company tours New England and has played Woonsocket Holyoke Springfield and Milford. Productions include Princess of Patches The Traveling Man and How Hopper Was Side Tracked. Tickets 20 30 cents with 10 cent children price and a lineup of act specialties between plays.
Mrs Elizabeth Hatch and a Waltham suite installed Mizpah Rebekah lodge officers Thursday night led by N G Mrs Josie Eaton and I G Mrs Mary French. Names of officers include P G Miss Adam wand rec sec Mrs Harry Rod way fin sec Mrs Laura McPherson treas, and many others. A P N G Mrs B O Carlton presented the P N G Mrs Moses Chandler with a coer anu jewel. Also noted a lost brooch shaped like a four leaf clover and a house for rent on Douglas Ave.
A large gathering of Ladies' auxiliary No 33 of the A O H met in Masonic hall Tuesday to install the recently elected officers. State and county officers attended along with Mrs Susan McNamee of Somerville. Entertainment featured songs by Celia O'Toole Margaret Scully piano solos by Ju Ma McCarthy Inez Scully Agnes Waldron and violin by Clara Woolerschieu. Caterer Morse of Hudson served a fine banquet followed by remarks from several attendees.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Beil celebrate with Calabarn May a Scottish collie imported from Scotland. Maynard has already won two first prizes and two special mentions in Lawrence. The dog is slated for exhibition at the Boston show in February where further honors are anticipated.
Charlies A. Welch lodge announces two social events on its calendar. On February 22 the annual concert and ball will be held at Cooperative hall, with expectations of being the lodge’s most successful event yet. Weeks later an entertainment featuring the Lotus quartet is expected to be the town’s best yet.
Maynard faces a cautious stance as the anti meat eating movement shows little impact locally while beef prices stay around 30 cents a pound. Tufts College Glee and Mandolin Club perform for Maynard lodge expected to attract a large crowd. The Middlesex Cooperative Garden Co advances a new farm venture with stock to grow asparagus on a Boxboro tract led by local and regional leaders including C W Prescott and Rep Albert Batley.
Division 44 issued a challenge to bowl any society in town. Summer Hill lodge A U W defeated their opponents Wednesday evening, though ACU W were weakened by two top bowlers. They plan another match with the Hibernians soon.
Mrs. Mary Cook died at her daughter’s home on Main Street after long illness. She was 74, born in Canada, and had lived 35 years in town. Survived by four sons Louis Silas Moses Nelson and three daughters Mrs William Martin Mrs Alex Esple and Mrs Lucy Houston. Funeral held at St Bridget's Church with bearers four sons in law. Card thanks from family of Mrs Mary Cook Maynard January 24 1910.
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a highly effective scalp and hair remedy. It lists ingredients including resorcin, pilocarpine, borax, glycerine and alcohol, claims unique formulation, guarantees satisfaction with a full refund, and notes Maynard Massachusetts as the selling location.
Delegates from Worcester Fitchburg Maynard and Barre attended the Clinton gathering. The Leo Minster team withdraws leaving four clubs for the season. A schedule runs May 14 to Sept 5 with Maynard hosting Worcester on opening day.
The 24th annual ace concert and ball of the D Y W Me club will be held in Music hall Friday night. A record crowd is expected with prizes and a musical treat by McEnnerley’s Milford orchestra. A costume event is planned at Windsor House Friday afternoon and evening.
The Knight family expresses deep gratitude to friends for kindness during their brother’s long illness. Xin and Mrs. Frank Knight sign the notice dated January 25, 1910, noting heartfelt appreciation for support.
Cornelius Murphy aged 24 son of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Murphy of Summer Street was instantly killed in Ansonia Conn by a moving railway train while en route to Bristol to join his brother Richard. The corpse arrived home Thursday and a mass of requiem was held at St Bridget's Church before burial in St Bridget's Cemetery. He leaves a wife and six siblings.
The Congregational church held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening with a large attendance. A supper was served by the Men's League and others before reports from various church groups were presented. Officers elected include Clerk F. B Sanderson and Treasurer W. H. Gutteridge, with a four year deacon term for J. W. Flood and committee posts for Gavin Taylor Joel Butterworth and others.
Concord came to town Tuesday night with Harmony lodge delegates to install new officers of Summer Hill lodge A O U W. The event marked the lodge anniversary with impromptu entertainment and a mayor supper. Rep. Dixon of Pittsfield delivered the keynote address.
A large Summer Hill lodge delegation led by D. D. G. M Isaac Binks and council installed Harmony lodge officers in Concord on Thursday night. Maynard members praise the fine reception and treatment from Concord brethren.
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