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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
3
Maynard news notes a flurry of weekly visits and business moves. Local residents including John Durkin of Lawrence and Ethel Butterworth set family visits and graduations mix with shop changes, new flags for Maynard lodge, and a Memorial Day observed with church ceremonies and patriotic services.
High school baseball notes highlight Maynard's challenge against Concord as they push to improve, with Hudson fans eyeing Maynard’s recent strong showing. The club’s finances remain strained but optimism grows for next season as most players and the battery are expected to return.
Maynard Cricket Club defeated U 8 Bunting of Lowell on the local grounds Saturday afternoon. Roebuck and H Nicholson Jr starred for Maynard while McCormick excelled for the Bunting team as the U 8 Bunting tally reached 48 with McCormick's 21 the top score. Umpires Oates and Senior.
A large Sunday gathering in Hibernian hall discussed forming a Catholic club. Sylvester Sullivan was elected temporary chairman and John Hannon as secretary to lead the initial steps.
The legislature passed a law restricting July 4th hazards by banning blank cartridges and small giant crackers. The bill limits cracker lengths to two inches and aims to reduce blood poisoning from explosive devices.
A memorial service will be held at 7 PM Sunday in the Congregational church for Corinna Shattuck, late missionary to Turkey. The program will review her early life as a teacher and church member, her Turkey work, a cousin’s account, her last year’s report, and funeral services at Newton cemetery chapel.
The Littleton team led by Smith and McNiff defeated Price and Lynch on Carruth's alleys in Boston Saturday evening by 36 pins in a 10 string contest. The match stayed tight until the last five boxes of the tenth string when Littleton surged ahead. Smith was high roller, with Price close behind. McNiff placed third and Lynch last.
At the May 4 1910 annual meeting held in Maynard Massachusetts officers and trustees were elected for the coming year. Installed are President Clarence J Bodfish Vice President Charles H Persons Clerk Howard A Wilson and Trustee Orrin B Fowler.
Teachers of St. Bridget's Sunday school and friends hosted a Wednesday evening event in Muste hail for the church fundraiser. The program included a farce called The Modern Sewing Society with named participants, vocal solos, and a piano duet. Reverend Walter Browne and Fr. James Donnelley presided at a reception and were assisted by committee members, followed by a late dance to Marlboro Union Orchestra and a post entertainment collation.
Maynard High fell 11 to 7 as Clinton staged a late rally in the final innings. Maynard led early but Clinton’s batting rally and sharp fielding swung the game, and Maynard aims to rebound in a rematch on Clinton’s home field.
Old rivals Maynard and Concord high schools renew their baseball feud on June 11 after years apart. Concord usually dominates with more players, but this year both teams are evenly matched as Maynard aims to avenge past defeats and a large crowd is expected.
John McGann identity confirmed as the man who died at Assabet House May 18 after selectmen traced a Jersey City family link. Geo J Skane, a New York US customs dept attorney, identified the deceased as his uncle John Brown or McGann, with two sisters in Jersey City. He learned of a Boston-area brother and matched descriptions, revealing about $18,000 in assets. The case follows a long concealment of his name and estate.
A sizable local crowd traveled to Marlboro on Saturday to watch Murray play third base for South Framingham in the Bay State league. The crowd showed high expectations for a full ball game while former South Acton pitcher, now managing Framingham, faced the challenge of keeping the team steady under the lively atmosphere.
Veterans attended public school memorial exercises with high school events at noon. The program featured violin music, recitations including The Old Sergeant and The Voyage of the Ship Union, a speech by Joy of Isaac Davis Post, and wartime reminiscences by post members at Bancroft and Main streets schools.
The Buckeye High School baseball squad continued strong play Friday beating Brow High in a nine inning game. Key hits and solid defense led to the victory as players showed improved teamwork and effort throughout the afternoon.
For sale properties include a Sum mer street house with seven rooms on a half acre, a new seven room two bath house with furnace and cement on one acre with a large stable. Also six acres level land suitable for subdivision into house lots. Contacts: BH. Davis 64 Crest Ave Winthrop Mass and Naylor No 99 Mali at Maynard Mass.
The Assabet mills reopened Tuesday morning after a short shutdown that began Thursday evening. The Woolen company closed the mills briefly prompting pessimists to speculate about broader cuts as other company mills run on short time. Officials say conditions likely won’t last long despite recent economic worries.
Notice states increased patronage on the C M and H street railway leads to cars running every half hour on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 8 p m until further notice. Apply to A Merriam Acton Mass.
Mutt, the famous newsstand cat owned by James J. Ledgard, died Friday afternoon after a short battle. She was buried with honors befitting her role at the stand.
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