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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
3
Maynard closes all stools for a seasonal break until September seven while town residents attend weddings visits and church services. The issue notes band concerts mill payrolls municipal schedules and community events including hospital stays graduations picnics sermons and local visits.
A special meeting of American Woolen Co stockholders is set for July 1 in Jersey City to approve increasing preferred stock from 35 million to 40 million and total capital from 75 million to 80 million. The plan adds 50 thousand shares at par to meet rising business volume and raw material costs.
The Maynard cricket team lost to Leominster on the latter grounds. A match is set against Worcester Blues this Saturday. On July 10 the Maynard Cricket and Athletic Club hosts races and games, with prizes and an entry committee led by James Cowles, Joe Musgraves, Mark Newton, and John Mahan.
George Mr Gutteridge arranges with a famous jewelry factory to supply him with new batterns as soon as ready and before samples reach salesmen. He has already received his first shipment showing up to date articles at factory prices and displays novelty items including a Dutch collar.
A display in J. W. Gately's store window features an old Maynard baseball team photo from manager D. Holmés era. The group includes Cracker battery McSweeney Hodgeman and stars Mike Fitzmaurice Joe Larkin Petie Mitchell and other noted players from bygone days.
A class initiation is set for June 28 under Unity circle C of F as seventeen candidates are to be initiated into the order. Mrs. Alice Bradley deputy from Marlboro will attend and a collation will be served after the rites.
A Boston Transcript report describes a theft of a fire safety placard from a motel corridor. The placard read Not to be Used except In Case of Fire and was recovered after being nailed over a coal bin by college boys.
A fragment from Chicago news recalls gritty road scenes with a speaker describing speed and dust, capturing a raw urban atmosphere and rough, vivid dialogue. The passage emphasizes grind and endurance amid harsh local conditions.
New York Press reports Hewitt Green has been directed for desertion. The item questions whether Jewett is involved or a related army matter.
Chung Sin, a 36 year old Cantonese roommate, testified under pressure that he witnessed Wisie Sigel’s murder in Leon Ling’s room above a New York chop suey shop. He said Sigel was choked with a handkerchief and the body later placed in a trunk bound with rope. He denied helping move the body but saw the trunk prepared for shipment. Ling allegedly planned sending the trunk to Jersey City and Europe. Police hold Chung Sin on $10,000 bail while Chu Gain faces earlier questioning and possible subpoena as a witness. Ling and Gain are linked to a dispute over Sigel's affections.
Marlboro edges Maynard 4 to 1 in a nine inning game at Prospect Park. Bill Braks pitched well for Marlboro allowing five hits while Maynard used a nine player lineup with Foley from Holy Cross as the key decoy. Favreau and Dowd made solid plays on defense as Marlboro errors aided Maynard but a timely double play and strong catching by Clifford sealed Marlboro’s victory.
The entertainment committee plans an afternoon grove program and a sports committee has listed events on the grounds including 100 yard dash for boys under 16, 220 yard dash open, three legged race, sack race, shoe tying race, throwing the 16 pound shot, and a baseball game. A local nine may face Hud or nearby town opponents.
Four candidates were initiated at Mizpah Rebekah lodge on Thursday evening with D D G M Nellie Balcolm and suite from Hudson in attendance. About 100 people watched the initiation, followed by a supper hosted by Mrs F J Randell and others. Members from Concord Junction lodge attended.
The Music Hall schedules a one night show tonight due to the hall’s engagements. An entire up to date selection of pictures will be shown. Mr Scully and Miss Edwards Cheney perform illustrated songs and Miss Maud Landis will preside at the piano. The program starts at 8 15 and runs two hours.
P J Sullivan considers entering the Republican bid to challenge Alvert Batley for representative. Observers note Sullivan weighs trend of events and caucus timing while Batley remains confident and focused on securing voter support this year.
A large social reception Friday evening in Cooperative hall welcomed Maynard high school classes. The 8:00 to 8:30 event featured 4 graduates in the receiving line led by Vincent Sweeney and guests including Supt. Francia Brick and Mrs Brick, Principal Chester and Mrs Kester. An orchestra from Marlboro provided music for dancing after the reception.
A Saturday noon incident on an Acton electric car shows a portly man with a ten dollar bill unable to get change. A second man of unknown nationality changes the bill and bolts to the rear door. The bill owner chases as the suitcase thief heads toward Boston, with the tale to be continued.
Exceptions have been filed to secure a new trial for Chester Jordan. Willis A White a juror, is named in the insanity challenge with testimony claimed on his mental state before and during the trial. The cane will be argued in July. White’s condition is reported to be fluctuating with attacks and periods of rationality.
Sunday’s Children’s Day service featured a morning sermon and baptisms, Bible presentations for seven-year-olds, and a large evening gathering. A concert followed with many class recitations, songs, and readings led by Miss Woodart, Miss Baxter, Miss Lingley, and others, finishing with a pastor address and offering.
A well attended gathering of kindergarten supporters showed strong sentiment for action. A. J. Coughlan was elected chairman and Mrs. J. D. W. Chester was chosen secretary for the immediate term.
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