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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
5
The meeting featured John Ballantyne explaining the actual working of laws and the passage required before they become statute. Several vocal solos were enjoyed and congratulations were offered to Mrs. A B Pratley on the birth of a baby girl.
George F. Knowles was struck by an automobile owned and operated by Charles Williams as he crossed near his home. The collision with the rear bumper knocked him to the ground with force but caused no serious injuries. he managed to reach safety to avoid another vehicle.
At the Monday meeting Mrs. Wright of Billerica Grange presented a pleasing lecture hour. She outlined her view of a Grange program and offered entertainment and a genealogy paper, plus a piano solo and a cake recipe lesson for the ladies.
A Valentine gathering concluded with thanks to Mrs. Wright. The Jan 13 installation listed 1913 officers including Master John R. Comley Overseer George H. Sweetnam Lecturer Alma F. Cook Steward Frank A. Goodwin Asst steward Herbert Lark Chaplain Mabel L. Williams Secretary Luella F. Sweetnam Treasurer A Elmer Blake Gatekeeper Milton C. Ford Ceres Maude Comley Pomona Myrtle B. Flora Elsie J. Temple Asst steward note Clark Exec com A Ford Pianist Leila Blake. The Rev A H Wheelock installed them with Mass State Grange led by Mrs A Mabel Bartlett as deputy and Mrs Leila Blake as pianist.
The French Academy of Sciences reports a cornea transplant from an animal to a blind man’s eye. After seven months of careful observation the patient sees dimly but clearly, proving preservation of corneal transparency and partial sight restoration.
An incomplete passage notes a world growing wiser yet shows men climbing fences and dragging things, reflecting a rough or changing urban scene.
The Woman's club welcomed members and guests as Mrs. Alice L. Knights was named a member. Mrs. Sarah Conant reported on a Melrose civics conference, and Mr. Caulkins urged wholesome literature with strong beginnings and endings and warned against poisonous works. The group voted $27 for encyclopedias for Littelton High School.
A Thursday evening debate at the South Acton schoolhouse examined the resolution that women should have the ballot. The program drew a large, weathered audience and featured local W. G. T. A. members as speakers with Mrs John Case and Miss Alice Melmyres on the affirmative and Mrs Hodgen and Miss B McLean on the negative. Judges Rev Crossland, Rev Willis, and Mrs Arthur Blanchard announced the decision.
The obituary details a soldier who helped recruit in Company G in April 1861 and fought at Bull Run. He kept a musket from the battle as a cherished memento. Robbins served nine months, reenlisted in Company E, Sixth Regiment, and earned a corporal’s discharge. He later worked as a locomotive engineer on the Iron Mountain and Baltimore and Ohio lines before eye problems led to retirement.
Friday night prayer meeting at 7 30 with subject The Sunday School Lesson. Morning sermon by the pastor at 10 30 and service at 7. Christian lever meeting at 6 with topic Principles and to Use Them. Leader Harold ram Feb 14 Valentine social by Ladies' Social group.
Sudbury reports the death of Julia A. Sawyer at Hast Templeton sister of the late Mrs. James Bement a former resident here. Mr and Mrs Carl Walker welcome a daughter born Sunday the 26th. Miss Billa Hill of Waltham visited Mrs F Goodnow on Sunday. News has reached here of the i
The passage argues good writing stems from habit and careful handwriting. It urges starting early to cultivate legible, meticulous penmanship and maintaining insistence on quality in all settings.
Joseph N Robbins a member of the Minute Men of 1861 died January 28 at his home 33 Everett Ave Somerville after a paralytic shock. He would have been 79 on June 3. Funeral services were held Tuesday with Rev Etienne L Smiley officiating and the body sent to Mt Hope Cemetery West Acton. He belonged to the G A R.
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