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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
3
Maynard notes show residents visiting from Framingham Kingston and Duluth with family updates. local business growth at wash laundry trade fairs public shows and a public telephone booth at the B and M station. Memorial day music by Maynard brass band and a Washington trip for senior class plans.
State Statistician Charles F Gettemy condemns sinking funds used by towns to pay water debt The remarks align with Maynard issues amid a Cambridge real estate investment controversy He argues deficits mask real amounts and urges legislation to require towns to issue bonds for all indebtedness in the future.
Albert Murphy was treated to a surprise party Saturday night on Hillside Street. Friends lured him out under pretext of going to the movies and send him home with an elegant gold handled umbrella. The gathering included Mildred Randell Genevieve Coughlin Gertrude Haynes Grace Haynes Beatrice Sunderland Lessie Lawton and Frank Binks John Gibbons Ralph Newton Wilfrid Hooper Walter Barber Bert Lawton and James Doyle. Music games and refreshments followed the unveiling gesture.
A well attended temperance rally was held Sunday night at Cooperative hall with speakers Ben John A. O Keefe Lynn George W Alden Brockton and Dr John T Brandt. About 150 men attended the main event after earlier talks at Finnish Temperance hall and church services by the speakers and others.
A Maynard article argues for a town hall and library, noting sewerage needs and the feasibility of self supporting town facilities. It cites Tufts engineering survey estimates and the potential for school growth alongside municipal improvements.
John O Thompson of Summer Street, a member of the American Poultry Association and American Plymouth Rock Club, keeps seven male and seventeen female Barred Plymouth Rocks. Three prized birds are valued at no less than 59 dollars each and have attracted buyers from Medford, Hudson, Sudbury and Arlington. Buyers include Allan Toward, Albert Oatley, and Aquilla Reynard, who also keeps Rhode Island Reds.
Miss Rachel Kitchin earns wide renown at Cushing Academy as scholar and athlete. She captains the basketball team and showcases rapid hands and sharp eye for the basket. The Worcester Telegram praises her athletic grace and skill, noting her modest demeanor and strong performance. Arvid returned home Friday from a three week visit in Florida.
The town enjoys record crowds at the alleys as Kempton and Clapp of West and South Acton are set for a ten string bowling clash. Edward Billet and George Lynch may face Marlboro’s top bowlers, and a Concord Maynard pool match is being discussed for tonight. A Boston bowling team led by Concord’s John Jennings, featuring Christopher and Howe, may participate, promising strong competition for pin toppers and ivory ticklers.
The Old Concord chapter of the D A R held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Alfred T Haynes home Saturday. Rev George Hale Reed of Belmont gave an engaging address on The Religion of Robert Louis Stevenson. Harry Fowler provided solos and a social hour with refreshments followed. About 30 attended from Concord and nearby towns including Bedford Lincoln and West Acton with members named.
Preparations are under way for an Easter music program with carols by the Sunday school, selections by the Vesper quartet, an organ recital by Herbert Lawton, and an Easter cantata by Schnecker at the 10.45 morning service. Miss Doris Kitchin and George Coggswell will sing solos. The annual offering for the American Missionary Association will be taken next Sunday. The Wednesday prayer meeting is suspended this week.
A chimney fire at Mrs. S. E. Brooks house on Summer Street started when burlap stuffed into a ty caught fire from sparks. Firemen led by Chief Engineer George Heridge arrived with two alts and extinguished the blaze quickly with no apparent loss.
Repairs to the Masonic Social club rooms are completed giving an attractive appearance. Pictures of the Coliseum and the Forum adorn the hallway, a new roll top desk with letter heads and fine stationery is installed, and a maple door is added. The club receives antlers from a moose shot by Watson Eaton in Nova Scotia.
Alfred Jordan world champion checker played 24 simultaneous games at I C C F hall finishing undefeated with about 100 games and 650 opponents. Notable draws included William O'Brien Gus Dietrich George Waterhouse Hugh McDonald David Rae and Felix Rainville. Jordan born in London Indiana 42, began at seven, on tour since 1910. Also notes George Gutteridge visiting brother Clarence in Lawrence recovering from appendicitis. Mr and Mrs John Driscoll of Collinsville hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph O'Brien late in the week.
The Ladies Benevolent Society met in the Congregational church vestry for a monthly session. Members reported on methods to raise one dollar each, mostly through cooking, with proceeds slated for the general fund. Mrs. L By Howe of Worcester visited town. Dr. R H Corcoran, recently operated on, is improving at home in Milford.
The Maynard fife and drum corps will hold a dance in Cooperative hall Monday evening March 24. Lawton's famous orchestra will furnish the music.
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