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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
4
Town reports show mumps and illnesses among pupils, plus a slate of social events. Residents greet guests from Dorchester and Jamaica Plain, while Rev. Macdonald moves to Hollard house and Stow J street discusses Easter sales. Local clubs plan lectures, classes, and charity events as schools adjust schedules and staff.
The Concord chapter held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. H. Rolfe's home on Middle Street. Talks covered the recent food sale and plans to recruit new members. The Loyal Temperance Legion meetings were postponed due to contagious illness among many children. Readings from American Motherhood were enjoyed in the afternoon.
Holy Name and the Knights split points after a Thursday night match, keeping Holy Name level with K. of C. for first place. The Hibernian club also gains ground as town talent boosts the local league chances for a dramatic final stretch.
The regular communion was observed last Sunday morning with good attendance. In the afternoon the pastor preached at Union Evangelical church in Stow and administered the communion. An evening song service followed by a pastor’s address on The Passover Sign. Next Sunday at 7.25 selections from Alexander hymns to be used. hymns secured for evening services. Christian Endeavor meeting led by Miss Ragna M. Petersen with a quartet and hymns. Next Friday missions in miniature of the American Board in Turkey. Pastor to preach third Lent sermon The Appeal of Bartimaeus. Anthem Lord all thy Pathways. Endeavor theme What are our Liquor Laws and how are they enforced. Temperance attendees invited.
W A Spillman from the Agriculture Department in Washington spoke to high school pupils on The Opportunities in Farming. He argued farm education offers more value and good financial returns when properly run. He praised Concord farms and Frank Wheeler at Nine Acre corner as a model.
Massachusetts cattle owners are called to a public meeting at Lori mer hall Tremont Temple Boston on Monday March 15 at 1 pm to discuss the Concord milk bill now before the legislature. Hon Burton W Potter will preside with Herbert Parker ex attorney general addressing the group. The Concord farmers cited for selling milk below standard will be reviewed. Old Concord chapter D A R has purchased the Ben Tolman place on Lexington street for a chapter house housing revolutionary relics and meetings. F Power planned to tear it down this spring.
From Washington County they return in good spirits after a lengthy trip to Congress. The 60 men traveled by special car from Concord to Boston Fall River and New York aboard the Commonwealth. Despite slush and bad weather they enjoyed the inaugural events and sights including Taft and Teddy Roosevelt.
The Education class met at Mrs. H. C. Rolfe's home and studied manual training. Mrs. Wilfred Wheeler gave an on topic paper on Agricultural Training while other members presented papers on manual training. A discussion covered laying out playgrounds opposite Emerson school into gardens to benefit and interest the children.
Frank William Rane Massachusetts state forester spoke before the Concord Massachusetts Woman's Club and guests on The Importance of Forestry to the Future of Massachusetts. He urged reforestation, warned of waste land values, noted burning harms germ life, and described government seedling planting plans and farmer education to foster long term woodlot recovery. The talk included demonstrations and a club exchange sale planned for May or June.
J M Lothrop of Jersey City and E L Lothrop visited Wright Tavern this past week. Karl Eisenstein of Cincinnati another guest, represents the Cincinnati Inquirer in New England. D J Lorimer of Memphis was in Concord on business and rested at the Tavern. Other guests included H P Page and wife of New York T N Woolsley of Providence Miss Dorothea Hoyle of New York G E Fells of Boston Mrs G F Lowe of Chicago and Miss Elinor A Keaney of Lexington.
At the Grange meeting on March 2, Overseer John O. Gifford of the State Grange conferred the first and second degrees on a class of candidates. He spoke on cooperative buying and the savings in grain, fertilizer, and flour, and members showed strong interest in the new cooperative association. A social lunch followed around the fire.
The Citizens caucus on March 18 is expected to break size records. Supporters say Mr Ballou is in strong form and gaining steam as friends push for a win in the selectman contest.
Advertised letters include George Grafton Fred Hagerty A McDonald Malcolm McArthur Wilson Nickergon A A Probst Mamie Galeante Mrs S J Hanna Mrs Alfred Pageaut Miss Ani Raine among others awaiting pickup at the post office.
Cottage six rooms near Harness Shop Concord Junction to let inquire Jeremiah Sheehan. Plain sewing to do at my home or I will go out by the day Miss Clements. Wood for sale birch maple and oak C W Prescott. To Let furnished rooms all modern improvements School teachers preferred Address P O Box 604 Concord Mass. Asparagus Roots and seeds for sale C W Prescott.
A fragment notes exceptional references furnished by the owner of a farm located at Address A. The entry appears in the F. S. Enterprise office in Marlboro Massachusetts.
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