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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
3
Mr Bache, author, asserts a hen hatched from seventeen eggs producing seventeen fur coated chicks. He cites this as proof of nature adapting animals to their environment with eggs described as cold storage variety.
A claim that forty cocoanuts yield a gallon of oil is noted. An advertising passage promotes Dean's Kidney for weakened kidneys amid Marlboro testimonials. It dramatizes cold weather effects on kidneys and backache with local speaker H. H. Swift of Stevens Street endorsing the product.
The Skene Hatchery in Middlesex County begins operation with high capacity, becoming the largest in the county and a notable state facility. Local residents Theresa O'Brien of Concord and friends visited Bedford. a boiler delay delayed opening but a new boiler is in place and the hatchery is now open for business.
Deputy Great Sachem Ernest H. Thompson arrives with his suite to install Hudson Tribe officers and to honor the Ladies of Bedford. The Na wadaha council 26 Degree of Pocahontas officers are installed with applause as 150 guests enjoy a turkey dinner and a Bedford return car.
At a Civic club meeting in Lexington the Minute Men were reorganized and recruited to more than 30. A Tuesday session planned actions with prospective members from nearby towns present and strong expectations of further growth.
William Punch writes from Philadelphia that basketball is active in the region with Harry Hough fading and Kincaid still a top player. Natick's Hough and Kincaid once starred in the New England league. Eddie Boeske won a weekly alley prize of 125. A 12 member Maynard Checker club delegation plans to attend the New England and Boston Checker tournaments at the Revere House in Boston on February 22.
In Ledgard's newsroom a veteran recollects Maynard's past sports era and notes plans to spend 40 000 to 50 000 dollars on a new high school. He recalls polo, baseball, roller skating, and prominent local athletes and boxing figures from earlier days, describing a town rich in sporting memory and optimism.
The Bedford caucus for town officials is set for February 10 with Hodgdon seeking another term as selectman. David C. Cutler runs amid tax readjustment concerns. Sherman G. Rich likely returns as town treasurer. Rumors of a school committee contest linger.
County court news reports several probate actions including the will of William M. Casey of Maynard admitted for probate with Delia M. Casey named executrix and estate valued at 17500. Acton resident Franklin P Wood's will filed naming Oliver D. Wood and Gara A. Wood as executors. Concord residents Sarah A. Sprowson and Francis Rodman have estates listed with cash and personal property values noted.
Editorial advises balancing curiosity with others’ privacy. It urges readers to take interest without intruding and to refrain from overstepping personal boundaries in everyday affairs.
Hawthorne chapter No. 48 O B S held installation of officers on Wednesday Jan 20 in Concord Junction with a large attendance. A turkey supper preceded the ceremonies in the banquet hall. Officers installed included Grad Matron Sophia J Fowler and Grand Marshal, with a long list of officers and committee members named.
A pleasant birthday gathering was held at Miss Ethel Knight's Central Street residence Saturday evening. About twenty friends attended and shared games and music. As a token of esteem, a gold ring was presented to Miss Knight. Guests included Misses Margaret Dee Irene Willis Ethel Du Bois Ina Crowson Mabel Crowson Dorothy Messer Mary Mansfield Alice Judge Edward Royce Daniel Hayes Homer Allen and William Mul.
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