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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
5
Advertises drawers offered at 19 cents per pair with a value of 35 cents. Claims feature deep ruffles and two tucks, described as made of material suitable for both open and closed garments. Indicates pricing aimed at customers with emphasized cost savings.
Cambric and lawn skirts with lace trims and tuck details offered at deep discounts. Retail prices range from 48 to 98 cents each with retailer and factory price references, limits of two per customer, and bulk lots mentioned for stores and direct customers. Prices highlight value against higher usual costs and typical store marks.
A catalog notes fine cambric skirts with wide lawn flounces trimmed in hand embroidery with high embroidery value compared to sale price. Various price points listed from 98 cents to several dollars, with factory sample quantities possible due to advance in production.
The ad promotes night gowns at 39c each with embroidery and lace, 73c to 98c in cambric and nainsook, and higher priced gowns up to 4.98. A few sizes remain for early choosing, with substantial discounts from their listed values.
Mr Garfield hosted guests in Sudbury while Wing Charles Cann of Westford Geo Cann of Carlisle and John Pratt of Boston visited Mr and Mrs Herman Purcell on a Sunday gathering in town.
W. Scott A., secretary of the New England Education League, spoke Friday on the open of the country school. He argued education differs by region. home life builds resourceful boys though lacking technical detail and cited Mary Lyon and Horace Mann as Massachusetts leaders.
Mr. Geo n Geni of Sudbury died Sunday night after an operation in a Boston hospital. He was 59 years old and lived in Sudbury all his life. He served as overseer of the poor and road commissioner and led the Sunday school at the Methodist church. The funeral was held at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. He leaves a wife three brothers a daughter Mrs. Hiram Haynes of North Sudbury three sons George station master at Medfield Charlies and Samuel 14 grandchildren and many relatives.
An entertainment and supper at the Methodist church is set for Friday evening, March 16. Supper runs 6 to 9 with entertainment at 8 sharp. Performers include Prof. Leavenworth impersonator Rev. John Winkley tenor soloist Miss Rose Hayden Centralto soloist Miss M. Puffer organist Geo. Parmenter cornet soloist. Admission 25 cents for both supper and entertainment. A barge from South Sudbury may run. Attendees urged to be prompt so entertainment starts on time.
Voters elected town officers at the annual meeting with a total ballot of 1126. Selectman Thomas F. Trow received a lead over 300 votes. license supporters produced a narrow 51 percent majority. The day included license votes and a detailed tally for positions such as Town Clerk, Treasurer, Water Commissioner, Assessor, School Committee, and Trustees, with several articles approved for future appropriations and town projects. The meeting adjourned at 7 30 with articles slated for the April session and specific committees handling Main street repairs and equipment purchases.
Mrs. George McLellan of Durham New Hampshire and her husband returned home after a week with Mr and Mrs A H Willis and Mrs McLellan is a sister of Mrs Willis.
Hawthorne chapter 48 of O E S installed officers on a Wednesday eve February 28. Ida M Hall P M led the ceremony greeted by Flora Watson P M and Marshall Will Alden Blossom J P. Electa Mabel Coy Warder and other officers named with Mrs Adelaide McKenzie chaplain and Mrs Flora Watson marshal. A bountiful collation followed in the hall.
Alarm at 5 10 a m Sunday reported a barn fire at Prank A s farm one mile from Junction Olive Dig, a two story wood structure 62 by feet with 12 milch cows two horses and 15 tons of hay. Loss about 3500, partially insured. Fire believed to be tramp arson as two lodged nearby. Wm H Ryan arrested Sunday night on charges of setting the fire.
Classified note from Concord Junction seeking a good sleigh at a low price. Contact W. W. Blossom at 172 Commonwealth Ave.
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