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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
5
Maynard and Hudson residents visit William Johnson and William Dunham households while others go abroad for graduations and holidays. Tilly Haynes dies at 87. funeral at Glenwood. Miss Dahl graduates with high honors in New York and plans to practice. Miss Batley performs soprano solos in Boston. Town life features transfers at schools, revised B and M schedules, and shop upgrades at Lever and Case stores.
The committee reports very favorable progress for the Maynard Cricket and Athletic field day and expects thorough success. Events listed include races, hops, a sack race, obstacle and members races, shot put, and a 16 pound put. The Maynard cadet band is engaged to provide music during the day.
The Massachusetts Highway Commission invites sealed proposals to build a 3400 foot section of state highway in Acton. Bids due 12 M on July 2, 1912 at 15 Ashburton Place Boston. Include a $250 certified check. The commission may reject all bids. Boston June 25, 1912.
Maynard high school held its graduation in Music hall on Tuesday evening with a large audience. Valedictorian Jennie Maria Laitala and salutatorian Ethel Rosamond Howard led a program featuring speeches, music, and diplomas. A separate obituary notes Mrs. King mother of 18, funeral at St. Bridget's church with a high mass and burial at St. Bridget's cemetery.
The Ruth cantata will be staged in Music Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings under Mizpah Rebekah lodge I O O F with Prof. Newton directing. Local talents include George Lawton Mrs Howard A Wilson Arthur Lowden Miss Viola Foss Miss Mary Parmenter Mrs Al vard Rose Miss Sadie Stitt Miss Ada Rand and others in the chorus. Lawtons orchestra to provide music for what is expected to be a fine production.
Mrs Frances M King died at her daughter Mrs Martin Kane home at 7 30 Monday evening after a lingering illness. She was born in Renews Newfoundland and came to this town 22 years ago where she ended her days in the care of family.
The American Woolen Co. will undertake extensive repairs across its town property including Above the Main street bridge and adjacent blocks. Local painters will handle the work with a split contract allocation, while a 20 man Lawrence crew continues mill interior repairs. Mrs. Jennie Annis dies at Welcome farm after a lingering illness. she was the mother of Mr. Paige who recently moved here.
Mrs Otto Fleischner of Brighton visited her father Richmond Hosmer this week. O S Fowler plans a two story brick block on Main Street where a double house stood. Miss Gertrude Haynes hosts a lively party with gifts from Walter Harber and music and games. Henry Hodges departs for Poughkeepsie for a new job. Mr and Mrs Frank Wardwell visit from Springfield to see the Salisburys. July 4 plans include a parade, a Concord versus Maynard baseball game at 2, boxing bouts and Houdini acts. WANTED Girl for general house work apply 38 Brooks Street.
George J. Raymond starts painting several nearby buildings beginning at Walter Rogers place and plans to finish soon improving the exterior of the house and barn. Other properties will follow with changes boosting the village’s neat and attractive character inviting both residents and outsiders.
Preparations underway as militia to stage a sham battle at the large pasture once owned by the late Luke Blanchard in Boxboro now owned by Susan Hagar. Fort to be placed on the hill by the brook amid expected excitement for a new regional maneuver.
A fatal drowning occurred Sunday in Pelham New Hampshire when Mrs Mabel Pierce lost her life. The incident happened during activities at a local water area, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Deep gloom settled over a large circle of friends as Mrs. Pierce, wife of Frank B. Pierce and daughter of Mr and Mrs Wheeler of Cambridge, was buried at Mt Hope cemetery after a Baptist church service officiated by Rev C L Pierce. More than 100 mourners from Boston and nearby areas attended.
Stanley Anthony of the U S Navy begins instruction in wireless telegraphy in W Sunday. Uncle Joe Keefe, longtime Hodgdon employee, appears in bright summer attire. Bedford Progressives pledge to oppose Barnes Guggenheim Lorimer and the "Big Steve" ticket, voting strongly in upcoming contests.
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