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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
3
Maynard residents and visitors are noted across town from Gil- dale Crowley in Medford to Frank Lawton in Maynard. The town sees dances, parades, and school events, with storms of activity from temperance meetings to band concerts and graduation exercises.
Children’s Day events unfolded at the Congregational church with a morning sermon for kids and an evening concert. The program featured recitations, exercises, dialogues, music, and a prayerful collection presented by numerous named children and classes.
The class of 1905 graduation at Maynard high school will be held in Music hall this Wednesday evening. The program includes invocation by Rev. A. B. Papineau, chorus songs, an address by John G. Thompson, diploma presentation to graduates Grace St Marion Haynes Ethel Sims Ced Ryley Irene Martin Robert L James Farrel, a class ode by Miss Ethel Sims, and the colors red and white with the motto Semper Nuentes Always Striving.
The St Bridget Sunday school held its annual graduation and prize distribution. Nineteen graduates completed a four year course and received diplomas. Senior and junior divisions awarded gold watches, crosses, cuff buttons, and books to top students.
Mrs. Aline A. Newcomb died at her daughter Mrs. F A Rich’s Summer Street residence after a long diabetes illness. She was 60 and descended from the Potter family noted for early powder mills in Barre and Maynard. Survived by husband, daughter, brother James H. Potter and sister Ann Oliver. Funeral held at home then Concord Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
St Bridget’s parish plans its annual July 4 picnic with an at home program and a double header featuring Maynard vs Acton and Concord. The Maynard team, including veteran stars and new players, aims to defend pride and meet Ed Conant, a respected figure in the sport.
Mrs 8 Lindsay of Fort William Ontario credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing years of dyspepsia and stomach pain. She reports no further suffering since using them. For sale by Johnsons Pharmacy H J Dwinell Maynard.
The Lowell resident known as General Jackson, 67, plans a presidential bid citing duty to save the country. He says he attended Philadelphia 1900 GOP convention with Mark Hanna’s detectives watching him and aims to rise from citizen to president. He traveled to Maynard, possibly to recruit a campaign manager P. J. Sullivan.
Maynard defeated by Leominster in a Central Mass league cricket match 34 to 28. Maynard featured Easthope with the bat and McInnes bowling. Leominster's Harold and Nicholson Jr. starred. Umpires were Harry Shaw for Maynard and Curtis Shunter for Leominster.
Maynard lost to Concord by one inch in a tug of war after leading by five inches at one point. The match, held in Concord on Saturday, was blamed on the anchor's slow pace. Local Maynard entrants included Louis DeLori John Nee Nicholas Driscoll Herbert Moore and John Sims.
A testimonial from C F Collier of Cherokee Indiana credits Electric Bitters with curing a severe kidney disease. He describes severe backache headache and low mood before using the tonic. He reports restoration to health and recommends it for kidney liver or stomach problems. Johnson’s Pharmacy Maynard and Willard South Acton guarantee.
Helen Friend Pettigrew and Squire F Siswick wed Wednesday evening at 7 30 in Maynard. Home ceremony at the Pettigrew residence featured floral decor and a wedding bell arch. The couple a reception then left for a wedding trip and will reside with the bride's parents.
Miss Elizabeth M Gallagher and James H Cheney wed at St Bridget’s church on Monday afternoon. Bridesmaid Louisa Murray and best man Louis Han Hon attended. The couple received many presents and left for a New York wedding trip after a private reception at the Cheney home on Spring Lane.
Clinton bartenders visit Maynard next Tuesday to play a benefit ball game against a team of Maynard bartenders and cigar makers. John W. Connor leads the local lineup featuring Casey Connors Punch Higgins Lynch Maley Ryan Weaving McManus Spec White and other stars.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement. They appreciate floral tributes and extend special thanks to the Ladies' Auxiliary No. 33 for their kindness. Dennis E. Sheehan John Brayden and family Maynard June 19.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Pain Balm as especially valuable for sprained ankle, stiff neck, and lame shoulder. It claims prompt application saves time money and suffering and lists Johnsons Pharmacy and H. J. Dwinell as sellers.
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