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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
5
Community speculation centers on James A. Coughlin as Maynard postmaster with Boston Globe note and Congressional inquiries. Local investigation shows National Committeeman John W. Coughlin backing Coughlin while Mitchell reports no official appointment yet.
Lodges Etta F. Ray and Summer Hill A O U W joined in a joint installation at the I O O F hall Tuesday evening. A supper served by a committee and a program featuring gifts to retiring and treasurer officers followed, with visiting members from Concord Hudson Marlboro and Clinton in attendance.
Finance committee to consider a $60 000 building with six grade school added to a $40 000 high school plan. Superintendent Cummins presents a school condition report. another building committee meeting precedes a town vote, with an expected $20 000 additional request. Voters are divided on the original plan.
John J Brothers died at his home 38 Sudbury Street at 1130 Monday night after seven weeks illness from blood poisoning. He was born in Fermeuse Newfoundland March 29 1842 and spent years at sea with a notable wreck story. Survived by his wife Ellen Cumming and three daughters Mrs Timothy Duggar Miss Mary and Francis Brothers, plus a sister Mrs John Duggan and brother Peter of Fermouse. Funeral Thursday at 9 in St Bridget's Church.
The Civil Service Commission announces a February 13 1915 examination at Concord Junction Mass to certify candidates for a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Sudbury Mass and possible future openings. Applicants must meet age and residency requirements and file forms with the Commission in Washington seven days before the exam.
William Williams a coal deliverer for W F Litchfield saved four year old Joe Wamkabage after a companion pushed his sled into the icy river near the paper mill dam. Williams leaped into the cold water and brought the boy to shore minutes after the accident.
A young girl begins religious instruction and prays nightly with a striking request. She asks, in earnest, that the Lord take good care of Himself explaining that if anything happens to Him, the rest of us would be left to cope.
A brief exhortation urging steadfast adherence to conscience and duty. The author warns against compromising moral judgment for convenience and urges firm alignment with what is clearly right.
A terse note discusses the speed of electric telegraphy over great distances and asserts time plays a minimal role in transmitting a thousand miles.
Native divers bring to the surface diversed Mediterranean oysters found offshore. The haul highlights local dredging efforts and the ongoing harvesting of shellfish in coastal waters.
A girl named Miriam overhears bad words from workmen and her mother, who scolds her. The next day Miriam hides by the bed and confesses she is furious and does not want God to hear her swearing, fearing heavenly punishment.
A settlement teacher asks the embryo class in social science for a reason to encourage closer ties between Jews and Gentiles. A Jewish girl in the front row volunteers that it would be better for business.
The article states cholera outbreaks arise from cholera bacilli in drinking water with rapid spread. It notes high fatality, often death within a day, and occasional fever lasting days. It asserts the disease is not believed contagious.
Between Asia Minor’s rude issues and the Greek states’ finest pieces lies a three century interval during which all that is known or likely to be known about beautifying a steel die was achieved. In design the Greek coins were simply perfect and no modern coin can compare with them in beauty.
A city man visiting a farmer for business stays for dinner. The centerpiece is a very tough chicken that diners, including the farmer’s two young sons, fail to make tender. Sam quietly asks his brother if he wishes that Dick hadn’t died.
A French firm patents a special ink that bleaches little in repulping. The ink uses a black pigment derived from tanbark extracts reacting with ferrous sulphate and is combined with resin or oil binders such as mineral oil resin or boiled linseed oil.
A lighthearted quote contrasts polite exchanges and genuine friendship. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that two men exchanging courteous phrases like hello may hide dislike, while cheeky banter reveals familiarity and friendship.
Washington Post commentary suggests Henry VIII displayed bold risk in chess-like court games. The piece notes he held some queens and used strategic moves to influence politics.
Alfred Anderson saw Ben Hur at the Boston theatre Saturday night. A citizens caucus is set for Feb 3 to nominate town officers and committees. George E Hack has gone to New York for business. Union church Men's Club hosts amateur night Feb 5 with favorites and new acts. Mr and Mrs Fred Carleton greet a daughter born to Loretta Nagle. West Concord Woman's Club speaker Dr David Scannel on home and school cooperation Jan 28. Animal Rescue League shelter opens at 12 Derby St aiding stray dogs and cats. donations welcome. Saturday features include The Million Dollar Mystery and other films. Jolly Seven host a public whist in Association Hall on Monday at 8. Boston Harness Shop runs overtime for 90,000 harness sets. A Mason, intoxicated, robbed Help of Christians vestry, later jailed. Snow delays sidewalk work until 3 pm. Mass Reformatory inmates enjoy chapel entertainment staged by retiring Supt Alvah S Baker.
The Kitchen orchestra directed by Concord Junction prepares for a Friday concert at Association hall with a diverse group of over twenty members. Ticket sales are high and the performance is expected to sell out by 8 p.m. Friday.
Store or individual advertisement listing new sleighs and two one horse sleds for sale by P. W. White.
A horse driven by 8. O. Nelson, the owner, dropped dead near the East Sudbury railroad bridge on Monday afternoon. Nelson planned to attend the Agricultural Extension school in Concord from February 1 to 5, with courses for Solls, Frost Grow, and Home Arts for women. Mrs. Chamberlain from South Fram is mentioned.
Deacon and Mrs. Francis F. Walker spent the day with their daughter in town along with Arthur W. Rogers and his daughter Katherine of Waltham for a short call Thursday.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society met to pack barrels for Belgiums, filling two barrels and a box. Rev. Whiting preached on I am not ashamed of the gospel. A Y P and C B event plus a duet and evening service followed, with small attendance due to another church service in Wayland.
A Columbus Journal item notes a common adolescent belief that every girl experiences a phase wishing she had a different name, Celcete or similar. The brief reflection uses a light social observation tone.
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