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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
3
Maynard community happenings include Hector Roberta announcing candidacy for tax collector, Fred Sims entering the tax collector race, and local caucus talk. Highlights cover high bowling scores, church services, and a Ladies Auxiliary event with installations and a turkey supper. A bank reform bill advances locally and a K of C delegation plans Concord trip for a third degree exemplification.
A. A. Hilferty, longtime local manager of the Maynard News, announces he will resign Feb 10 to devote full time to insurance work. He has led the South district in ordinary writing and now will focus on expanding Metropolitan Life business while also serving as organist at St. Bridget's.
Letter from Supt Brick invites public to tour the high school on Wednesday of next week the fifth of February as a special visiting day to view commercial and domestic departments. The notice urges parents and citizens to attend to renew interest in the school and see recent progress.
A Neighborhood meeting was held at Levi Cheney’s house. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meets Thursday at 3 o’clock with Mrs. Bertha Osgood. Pastor’s Sunday sermon is Salvation Its Cause, Course and Conquests. Rev J L Monroe sang with auto harp and preached powerfully. He returns next Sunday at 7 with harp solo and sermon inviting the public.
Rev. F N Rutan leads Sunday services at 10 45 a m with sermon and choir music. Bible study at 12 m for all ages, vesper with soloists at 5 89 p m, Young Peoples Society in vestry. Midweek vestry 7 30 p m discusses parables. Woman's Benevolent Society meets first Thursday 2 30 p m with supper. Men's Fraternal League lecture second Tuesday 7 45 p m with business and sociability. Boy Scouts at church gym Friday 7 30 p m.
West Acton defeated Acton at the alleys on Thursday night by 51 pins. Pickett led West Acton with a 107 string, Kempton totaled 20 in three strings. Lynch starred for Acton with 97 in a string and 279 in three strings. Final scores show Lynch 257 and 279, Wilder 256, Luoma 268, Connor 221. team totals were 1351 for Acton and 1300 for West Acton.
The notice lists names such as Mesais Burrill Clark W. C. hard Day Belting Co Harland J J Hoar Jimmie McKay Julius Paterens Hae J Sheppard Mrs Rich ard Edwards Mrs Nellie Giles Mia Kate Grinnell Mrs Arthur Hubbard Mrs Anna Nelson Rose Perry and Daniel Goodenow with unreadable fragments indicating delivery or collection details.
The 154th Burns celebration by the Caledonian Club filled Cooperative Hall with Boson performers, featuring Miss Hawkins, Mr. Ferrier, Mr. Dobson, and a program of Burns songs, Highland dances, and Scottish tunes. The evening closed with dancing, late supper, and a final “Guid Nicht” farewell.
The Maynard Woman's club presents a Gentlemen's Night with the Titania orchestra from Lowell featuring cornetist Miss Grage pianist Miss Harriett Mansur and others. A wind lunch is served by caterer J Henry Glover Edson of Marlboro as part of the evening lineup.
The article describes strong opposition in town to a trust company bill introduced by Mr. Coughie. Merchants favor the measure for cutting deposits to Hudson and Concord banks and saving money, while banks warn against state opposition as lawmakers defend the proposal.
The Maynard Business Men's Association will hold a meeting Tuesday evening February 11 with annual elections on the agenda. The group warns it may sing its swan song if interest wanes and urges merchants and citizens to attend to discuss town welfare and store closing hours.
Maynard bowled a dramatic win against South Acton Wednesday evening at the alleys. Maynard rallied from a 23 pin deficit in the second game to finish with 494 total to South Acton’s 430, a 41 pin victory. High series was 316 by Billett and Clapp led the visitors with 300.
At the Progressive lodge K P in Masonic hall on Wednesday evening Albert L Shaw J G C and a slate of recently elected officers were installed. The session featured Shaw exemplar of the new ritual and addresses by members, followed by adjournment to a banquet hall for a substantial supper served by committee members Cameron Woller Mell and Ernes Wol W Green.
A report notes a construction project plan in Massachusetts amid a workplace incident. John Metish sustained an accident in the mill weave room at Mass General Hospital is referenced, with mention of injuries and ongoing work.
The piece notes an atypical January warmth with cows grazing and dandelions in bloom, citing townsfolk and workers observing thawed ground, ice-free rivers, and early spring work. It mentions clearing streets, muddy lanes, and rare political candidate activity as the community adjusts to the mild season.
Wesley Bent plans a birthday day of wood chopping and rest as he nears his 96th year. A gathering at Smith Pleasant Street referenced a small society event where friends enjoyed an evening together.
A fragmented report notes the Refining Powder Co. faced a long halt as government action and supply issues delayed operations. Details suggest 3,000,000 pounds previously tied to the plant, with Medford involvement and a history dating to 1862.
A seven year old named Bheske died in Westboro Thursday afternoon. The deceased was employed at the home of his son Emil and day, burial followed in the local cemetery after services conducted by Rev. Rutan.
Friends celebrate Oswald C Dreschler being named Agent at the Assabet mills. He began as a spinner and weaver with little advantage and rose to steer a steam plant, showing a steady ascent through work, education, and long service. His promotion signals a model career for ambitious young men.
A fragmentary wanted notice seeks a neighboring ply at 125 Mat Street around the area. The brief lacks full details but indicates an identification or inquiry linked to a local address.
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