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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
4
A longtime Concord Junction writer reflects on store ownership and trust in 19th century commerce. He honors a retiring merchant, advocates fair prices and prudent use of credit, and argues religion and humanity sustain local shops amid hard times.
With no candidates to initiate, the Grange shifts the Tuesday program to a game evening. March 14 tickets go on sale Monday, featuring a prize for the top seller among fourth and fifth graders. A free ticket is awarded for every ten sold and the secretive program aims to provide an enjoyable evening.
The Div 44 A D high masonic hall event Sunday afternoon drew about 350 attendees. The Waltham degree team conferred four degrees on a class of 33 candidates with many visitors from Actons Hudson Marlboro Concord Waltham and Cambridge.
A pleasant meeting at Maynard's house brought Fred Maguire of this town Ralph Parker of Dorchester and Joseph Burns together They all worked at the primer factory and stayed at Maynard house The three men mer shared they were crew members of the U S S Texas and held a general reunion with many stories.
The will of Acton resident Daniel Tuttle who died Jan. 1 is filed naming Horace F. Tuttle of Acton as executor and valuing the estate at 6000 with private bequests. A Concord divorce libel by Ida S. Brown against William Brown, filed May 8 1909, is dismissed for desertion. Ellen L. Brown of Newton dies Feb. 15. her probate filing names son Harry L. Brown of Concord as executor with private bequests and no estate valuation.
Thursday afternoon the committee discussed equipment for the new high school. Supt. W. F. Millington attended to give info on the number of deems to be installed. Electricians P. J. Schwab and Benjamin King offered suggestions and will submit figures. Work progresses with interior lumber arriving and carpenters expected soon.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Socialist society held a two nights fair at the Parker, drawing large crowds each evening. A varied program featured fancy article sales, a one act comedy "One or Other Name," dancing, ring throwing, baseball at an open mouth, and pinning a tail to a donkey, with a good sum raised.
C H Stanley & Co announce a markdown sale to clear the men's department starting Thursday morning and running through Saturday. The sale features shirts collars neckwear and underwear with exceptionally good bargains and a guarantee of genuine values from Stanley's.
Flooding due to the recent storm affected several Main Street shops. In the C. H. Stanley & Co. store water reached six inches, causing extensive damage to merchandise and goods.
The 8S. M. S. K. C. club hosted a dancing party at Exchange Hall South Acton on Saturday night. Lawton's orchestra provided the music and the event drew a large crowd from Acton and nearby towns.
A number of looms are being shipped from the Strathmore worsted mill in Westvale to Philadelphia and Watertown. The sale of all looms is planned and the plant will be converted into a yarn mill, which will put many townspeople out of work.
The Old Homestead made famous by Denman Thompson will be screened at Naylor Hall next Monday evening under the senior class of the high school. The sterling drama has long been popular and the pictures are expected to match the original in appeal.
Mrs. Charles H. Stanley attended the funeral of her uncle Dr. Robert A. Blood in Massachusetts. Blood, a retired major general and M. V. M. on the governor staff, served under three Massachusetts governors. The service occurred on Friday after her return from George's Mills New Hampshire.
Ernest G. Guilbert of Marlboro reports frequent kidney secretions, headaches, and dizziness improved after taking six boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills. He says his condition fully cured and requires no further kidney medicine.
Notice states Ridge and Waverly residents have been named executors of Frank R Connor of Concord Middlesex deceased and bond filed. All creditors must present claims and all debtors must pay. case Ridge v. January 28 1916 19 16 23.
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