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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
2
The Marlboro Enterprise announces office at 151 Main Street Marlboro Mass and lists officers Walpare Morse president Walter P Fays treasurer John H Lawton manager. Subscriptions 1.60 per year in advance 2.00 otherwise four cents single copies six months rates include postage Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford.
The Fitchburg Sentinel questions the value of the annual governor's reception in its present form. It notes the event has shifted from a civic day with broad public access to a military dominated ceremony, reducing public interaction with the governor and governors' spouses.
The splendid old battleship Oregon is retired to the Mare Island navy yard to serve as a training ship for California. It recalls the 1898 voyage around the Horn and the Santiago battle readiness. Long may the Oregon inspire California youths toward real preparedness as Allied victories advance toward Paris.
Mrs Thomas Bell attended the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York last week and returned Thursday evening. Her nine month old Cala bura Cavalier placed fourth in a competitive collie class of 12, the only New England winner among 144 entrants from N B states, as 3000 dogs were shown for an estimated value of $1,000,000.
The St Bridget’s parish committee plans a record attendance at the annual reunion in Naylor City this Wednesday evening. A minstrel show dance and general good time are arranged for all attendees.
Mr and Mrs Harrow Greene mourn the death of Elwin E Spenda at age 41 from blood poisoning at his Marlboro home. Born in Ellensburg New York he was a former local basketball player a carpenter by trade and member of the Carpenters union Hudson lodge of Odd Fellows He leaves a wife and two children Funeral services were held Friday in Clinton Burial followed.
The Weavers' union will host a turkey supper in the Masonic hall Thursday evening following their monthly meeting. Funds raised will support union activities and member welfare.
At a Sunday meeting the Checker club voted to entertain Newell D Banks next Sunday. He will play a simult aneous match with all comers and a number of boards blindfolded. Banks is described as champion of America and his appearance draws strong interest, comparable to former world champion Alfred Jordan who visited the club years ago.
Miss Ria M Minehan of Marlboro daughter of Fire Chief EB C M announces engagement to Dr James H O'Brien of Westboro a veterinary doctor recently returned from Europe where he oversaw forage ships for the French army The couple are prominent in local circles with Minehan a frequent town visitor and O'Brien noted for wartime service
James Johnson of Worcester visited his brothers William and John on Sunday, sharing time at their home.
Evangelist Lewis B. Smith of Boston led a ten day revival in Maynard with union church support. Attendance rose, 40 to 60 signaled commitment, and 27 worshippers came forward at the altar on the final Sunday evening. Smith will resume meetings in Gorham, New Hampshire, then continue engagements through May 1.
Did not attend due to a severe Friday storm. Mrs Bessie Richardson president of the Woman's club missed the Federation meeting in Melrose. Delegate Mrs C H Stanley attended a funeral of a relative in New Hampshire.
After nine years at Assabet House in West Acton Mrs. Kathryn MacDougall left Saturday for Sterling Cape Breton and wed Angus MacDonald on Wednesday in Sterling Presbyterian Church. The couple plans a Sydney Cape Breton honeymoon and then settle in Sterling.
Sixty members of Maynard lodge attended a reception for officers of the Massachusetts Triple Link League and visiting dignitaries in Concord Junction. Frank Pierce of Concord lodge introduced the visiting officers who responded to toasts by Dr. William H. Emery Dr. Herbert A. Chase Charles Roberts Rev. William G. Poole and James P. Chadbourne. Lawton's orchestra played patriotic airs and there was a collation after the program.
A broken trolley wheel on Acton Street delays service Friday morning prompting suspensions and reroutes while crews assess the fault and restore normal operation. Local officials urge patience as repairs continue and transportation officials monitor progress.
An anonymous testimonial touts Foley Kidney Pills curing bladder discomfort and rheumatic pains, claiming better sleep and relief after meals and at night. A resident from Genesville, R. No.3, says ten years of sleepless nights ended after using the pills.
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