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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
5
A Newport New Hampshire firm presents 3785 women’s undermuslin samples used by traveling salesmen. The garments are pristine aside from being mussed in handling. The range of styles is broad, offering more variety than most houses could show.
This sale runs Thursday March 9 Friday March 16 and Saturday March 11 with withdrawn styles and odds and ends at low prices. Corset covers from 7c to 1.79 dollars drawers 19c to 2.29 gowns 15c to 4.98 skirts 45c to 5.65 with some minor defects not affecting wear. Children’s gowns and drawers included.
Peter Simirud former Concord resident and world amateur champion skater returned to town last week to renew acquaintances before competing in New Haven and Pittsburgh events. He rose from Concord youth to claim European and Norwegian titles and 500 meter world amateur crown in Amsterdam in 1903 04 setting a 46 second record. Local notes mention tricks on Wheeler's Meadow and undergrounding Main Street wires by the N E Telegraph and Telephone Co.
Frank H. Harriman announces candidacy for selectman in Maynard. He asserts no individual or faction will control his influence and opposes licensing, pledging to vote no on liquor if possible but accepting licenses if town chooses. He frames public office as a trust and urges voter recognition of rights.
Concord Junction patrons faced a police ban on live drama and watched a Biograph film rendition of Parsifal in Association hall. The show, directed by B Toomey and produced by Metropolitan Amusement Co Boston, featured Ella King soprano and Annie Killey in a series of views including Buffalo Bills Wild West and Luna Park scenes.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court publishes notice to heirs next of kin and interested parties in the estate of Solen Quinn late of Budbury. The executor seeks proof of claims by Maynard and requires publication once weekly for three weeks. A hearing date is set in March at the court in Maynard.
A reflective voice questions where men go in the town and hints at a place where something is given away. The speaker ponders the fair, social rituals, and the pressure to smile and engage while wondering how outcomes will unfold as trade continues.
A 62 year old resident of this town died after a paralytic shock struck him in the morning. He had recently lived here 32 years after emigrating from Yorkshire England at age 17. Survived by wife two daughters and two sons with siblings in Lowell and England. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at Glenwood cemetery.
Marlboro tidbits report George Fortier now working in Lynn and G A Hanley moving to 150 Mechanic Street Ellsworth Day employed at Curtis factory. A Babcock son ill, Mrs T H Wall sick on Mechanic Street, Frank Harbach at Parsons Machine Shop, Mrs John Belser ill at Chestnut Street. Frye factory produces 4600 pairs daily. Mrs Warten ill with grip, Philip Burke recovering from bronchitis, Etta Jefts visited sister in Taunton.
Marlboro sport notes announce McCabe has secured Jimmy Kelley and Jimmy Gardner for Monday feature bouts. Preliminary matches include Ike McLean of Hudson vs Charley Dinsdale of Worcester and Pinky Turner of South mate. Douglas Athletic Club defeats Davis Guards 16 to 12 with strong play from Howard and Burhoe.
This ad-like piece warns that indoor winter living and heavy meals harm digestion. It promotes Mi-o-na as a stomach relaxer and healer, claiming it cures insomnia headaches and weakness tied to a diseased stomach and offers a money back guarantee via H. S. Richardson.
A hospital whist party at the G A R Hall drew 27 tables and two hours of steady play. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Pratt first Mrs J A Esterbrook id Miss Celia Murphy third and Miss Alice O Grady consolation with scores decorated by Miss Minnie Harrington. Easter Monday party planned in Hunter's hall with gentlemen invited. Mrs Mary Charles Sr visiting son Edward J Ske ly in Middleboro.
In Sudbury on a Tuesday evening funeral services for Mrs Abi Haynes were held at the Methodist church. She died aged 64 and had lived in town all her life. Her husband was a Civil War veteran. The article notes local school activity and a Boston Herald school program opportunity honoring her contributions.
W. C. Robbins returned with a carload of horses weighing 1100 to 1600 pounds. Included are three well matched pairs. East Acton. March 8, 1905.
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