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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

6

Exhibition of new waists draws attention in Concord area

Classified items note advertising rates and placement at H. L. Whitcomb's with 10 cents per line and six words per line. Notices cover Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton Sudbury with entries for Miss Buck's winter waists, a second girl wanted at Mrs. Austin 74 Main St Concord, board and room at 14 Union St Concord, and a square piano for sale at Tel. 3663 Concord Mass.

H. L. Whitcomb Concord Maynard Littleton Bedfort Acton Sudbury Miss Buck's

Victim of Poor Liquor Sate in Fairfield Hotel Room

The body of 22-year-old Freda King was found in a Fairfield Bay hotel room by Dr. ard after Charles Thompson, her companion and acute alcoholic, called for liquor. Police suspect excessive drinking, with Thompson facing technical charges.

Bayan Freda King Fairfield Ard Charles Thompson Thompson Bernard Phy E -Sirl

Expert ventriloquist inmate disrupts Leavenworth guards

Prison guards report a convict known as a prison hero uses ventriloquism to mock routines and trigger nightly disturbances. The large cell blocks echo with cries and dog barks as inmates seek to uncover and silence the prankster. A reward may be offered if a solution is found soon.

Enworth Kan Acoustior

Identity of yeggman shot during Allenstown store robbery remains mystery

The injured robber refused to reveal his name after being shot by Imas Pennell while crouched at the Pennell Bros. general store near the town line in Allenstown. He was hospitalized, arraigned in police court, and sent to Merrimack county jail in Concord to await the April superior court term.

Pastor and Undertaker Merritt Dies With Questionable Pay

New York January 31 Rev Stephen Merritt a Methodist clergyman and undertaker who died at his home in New York officiated at the funerals of Daniel Webster and President Grant among others. The article questions whether Merritt ever accepted compensation for services rendered during his career.

New York Stephen Merritt Daniel Webster Isea Grant Boothsker Salvation Army Ge “Copeerna Teyman

Concord Pupils Stage Fanchon the Cricket for Benefit

Four act drama Fanchon the Cricket by A Wal dauer was staged by Concord high school pupils in Monument hall to support the Concord high school athletic association. Miss Gertrude Rideout directed with assistants and a large cast featuring Edith Ponder as Fanthony and Wilfrid Wheeler as Father Barbeaud among others. Following the play, dancing and refreshments accompanied by ushers and patronesses completed the charity event.

Concord High School Athletic Association Fanchon A. Waldauer Monument Hall Gertrude Hn Rideout Emma Clahane Sarah Loomis Ruth Batchelder Ward Carl Lillian Wier James B. Wood Harold, Cabot Earle Peckham Ralph Hemen- Way Risie Bean Vv. Saarela Warren Miller Fanthony Edith Ponder Wilfrid Wheeler Homer Allen Didier William Weeden, Jr Worsonmo James B. Wood Eldrre Ralph Hemenway Ait Epigan Hs Frederick Pratt Pices Ruth Wood Madeson Kathleen Mullaney Maiette Ceeee Beatrice Lee Susette Dorothy Messer Annette Iy Essass Miriam Russell Manon Wien Irene Willis Bancereameter Damon John ‘i Liynah Benjamin Smith Charlotte Johnson Frances Loughlin Harold Cabot J. Dee M. Foley J. Borland G. Russell J. Keefe

Prof Johnson to Discuss Constitutional Convention at Concord Forum

Concord Civic League prepares for a Sunday forum featuring Prof. Lewis Q Johnson of Harvard on The Constitutional Congestion and What It May Accomplish. Johnson, a Civil Engineering professor and political writer, will address the state’s looming constitutional convention and its potential impact. Edward B. Caiger will preside.

Concord Civic’ Teague Lewis Q. Johnson Harvard ‘Universiity Johnson American Academy of Arts and Sciences Mass Direct Legislation League Cambridge Republican Party Gov. McCall Democratic Party Edward B. Caiger

Concord High School Alumni Reunion Concert and Dance

The 15th annual Concord High School Alumni Reunion will be a pop concert and social in Batonhall on Saturday February 10 at 8 p.m. The event lists coast to coast artists and includes planned rehearsals, a glee club operetta La Mascotte, and community notices about local events and upcoming meetings.

Concord High School Alumni Association Batonhall Marton B. Boyle Jennie L. Durkee Dorthi Dodge Caleb H. Wheeler Glee Club Pomona Grange Bedford

Trinitarian Church Plans Centenary Education Society Event

The Congregational Education Society marks 100 years with a Friday evening program at 7 45 hosted by Rev A O Huseby and the Trinitarian Church. Morning sermon at 10 45 titled The Whatsoever of Christian Service and Test of Friendship for Christ. Evening services feature Eight Years Sixteen Years Twenty Six Years Old and Scandinavia service at 8. Sunday school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6 15. All are invited.

Siah Christian Endeavor Society A. O. Huseby Congregational Education Society

Annual Meeting of Trinitarian Congregational Church

The Trinitarian Congregational Church held its annual meeting on Thursday evening with a well attended turnout. A chicken supper at 6 30, organized by Mrs George Tewksbury, preceded the Toll call and business session. The evening was described as very pleasant.

Trinitarian Congregational Church George Tewksbury

Lufkins celebrate silver wedding anniversary

Friends and neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lufkin on their silver wedding anniversary Friday evening. The couple received a silver service amid a social gathering with card games and refreshments.

Samuel Lufkin

Jiffy Jell Coupon Redemption Offer Details

A notice states Jiffy Jell coupons redeemable for a new gelatin free package on presentation of a coupon. The notice is from L. Anderson & Son.

L. Anderson & Som

Armory Notes On Inspections and Musicians School

Large audiences viewed Saturday and Wednesday pictures at the armory. Maj. William Dolan was absent for Monday inspection January 22. The company drilled in extended order. State and U S inspections are set for February 28 evening. A musicians school for Company F of the 5th Regt and Companies B D and I of the 6th will meet January 31 March 7 and April 11 with Lieut Canty directing. The non-commissioned officers school will be held at the South armory Boston February 3 and 4.

William Dolan U. S Canty South Armory Boston

Concord Grange Meeting for Educational Aid Fund

The Concord Grange invites members to a meeting devoted to the Educational Aid fund. A box lunch will be auctioned to raise proceeds for the fund. An out of town entertainer will perform and coffee will be served by the committee.

Concord Grange Educational Aid Fund Joseph Smith John E. Lawrence Gertrude Lawrence

Richards Family Notice Death in Natick

J Rawin Richards dies following his father John Richards death in Natick on Tuesday January 23 at age 75 He was born in England and his funeral and burial were held Friday in Nahant He is survived by four sons and four daughters with the four sons serving as bearers.

J. Rawin Richards Natick John Richards Nahant Mr. Richards England

Armory beats Big Five in Concord by 124 points

Two games in Concord saw the Armory team defeat the Big Five 1283 to 1159 and the K. of C. lose to the Town team by 18 points.

Concord Armory Big Five K. of C Loughlin Fallon Hopkins Bulger Jennery Gaudet Hosea Rud Hanson Lannden Ong

A. O. H. Team Beats N E Tel 1240 to 1163

The A. O. H. team defeated N E Tel by 1240 to 1163 with Feehan as top scorer for A. O. H. and McKen nie leading N E Tel.

N E. Tel Feehan McKennie

Debate Planned on Merchant Marine Subsidy

At the next K of C meeting on Tuesday evening February 6 a debate will discuss the resolution that it is in the best interest to subsidize the merchant marine. The affirmative will be represented by Edward Loughlin and Edward McKenna of the Concord council, while James O Halloran and Joseph McManus of another council will speak for the negative. The lecturer has hosted entertainments to boost attendance, which have doubled attendance.

K. of C Sebastian Monaco Concord Council Ansonia Council Boston Edward Loughlin Edward McKenna James O'Halloran Joseph McManus

Concord Notable Franks Sanborn Injured in Westfield Accident

Hon. Frank B. Sanborn was injured last week in Westfield New Jersey when he was knocked down. He sustained severe injuries but remains able to use his typewriter though he cannot walk. His visit to his son is noted with concern by Concord residents.

Concord Frank B. Sanborn Westfield N. J

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