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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1911
Page
3
Maynard notes a busy week with visitors from Newton Brockton and Worcester. Local clubs bowling and theater outings are reported along with stove Ford cars and Mitchells drawing interest at the town show. Community events include church reunions, limbantine sales, and school activities with illness and recovery updates.
Friday evening in Masonic hall the Woman's club will entertain the town's young ladies with an entertainment and refreshments. Tickets are distributed to club members, and interested young ladies may apply. Next Tuesday's guest day will feature presidents and officers of nearby clubs with Dr. Samuel Crowthers of Cambridge as speaker and a violinist.
Debate over a bill to establish a state like board to license eye specialists aimed at driving out fakirs who ruin eyes and pocketbooks. If enacted the measure would create a governing board similar to the state bar examiners to oversee qualifications and practice.
Breaks bones in foot in an accident at Rhysana this morning. Mark Kelley, a freight checker at the freight house on Pifie street, is confined to his home with a badly injured foot and is unable to perform duties.
A Sunday evening temperance rally at Cooperative Hall drew a large audience under the W C T U. The No License League speaker, Mr Pentigian, presented strong arguments. The program featured a 40-voice chorus, Miss Jennie Naylor vocal selections, piano by Miss Bertha Batley, and cornet by Raymond Hamlin, enhancing the event’s appeal.
The Boston University Glee Club first appeared in Cooperative hall under Y. M. C. A. auspices. A large crowd attended a well rendered concert with encores and additional tenor solos, readings, and a quartet. The event pleased attendees and organizers hope for a repeat appearance.
Town chatter says Hudson’s license decision hardly affects Maynard or Marlboro. Residents note Marlboro’s license status has no impact on Hudson and survey little interest in the Hudson result, with some travelers willing to go there for licenses.
Joshua Edwards leads residents in a push to have a B. and M. railroad station built on Concord street to serve local travelers. Officials will inspect the site soon and Edwards says the move has growing support with about 60 signers on the petition.
Mar Barstow of Medford visited Friday with Jeremiah ONeill and Business Men's association members to inspect the Harriman laundry plant. They favor the site for a new laundry and discuss leasing the building after Harriman left.
At an evening meeting the Masonic club voted to enlarge club quarters and hold a banquet. The decision followed a completed agenda item and reflected plans for improved facilities and social events.
The Maynard political scene shows unusual voter apathy four days before election day. Five selectmen candidates include Walker Jones Connolley Lord, with the Walker-Jones-Connolley group expected to win again. A close school committee race between Kenneth Damien and independent P. J. Sullivan attracts strong interest.
An advertisement praises Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and digestive issues. The copy claims strong curative value and guarantees satisfaction, noting the candy-like tablets work quietly to strengthen the entire intestinal tract without causing griping or looseness.
A Thursday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Haynes featured Mrs Clarence Bodfish and Mrs. Charles Wilcox hosting a whist party for Mrs Gilbert Crabtree of North Carolina visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Morris. Miss Gladys Wheeler won the prize. the guest of honor received violets as a keepsake.
The subscriber has been duly appointed trustee by bond as required by law. Persons with claims against the estate of the deceased must exhibit them. those indebted should pay to Charles Emerson, Executor, 4 Elm St., Concord, Massachusetts. January 20, 1911.
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