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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
4
The Marlboro Enterprise weekly issue from March 25, 1908 lists subscription costs at 1 per year, singles at three cents, six months at 50 cents, and three months at 26 cents. Office located at 151 Main Street with advertising rates noted as one inch for 75 cents weekly and 25 cents per additional inch.
Condensed notices from Concord Junction describe Ignac Beherrell moving his shop back about 50 feet and planning a house on the vacated lot. Local fraternal events include I O O F gatherings with remarks by visiting brothers, a Golden Awe degree, and a fraternal visit to Prospect Lodge in Waltham. The Woman's club held a lecture by Mrs Julia Hosmer on The Passion Play of Abbot Mer gan, with 700 villagers involved in prep and 4000 entertained during the play. Mrs Emma B Leland chaired the meeting.
Concord Woman's Club invited Miss Jane Brownlee of Toledo Ohio to lecture on A plan for child training. The talk outlined a decade long program used in a large school with teachers and parents receiving ideas and booklets. A Spring program includes Myers Bloomfield on April 2 and the annual meeting on April 13.
Concord Junction harness repair shop promises prompt service and customer satisfaction. George F. Lawery of East Acton Massachusetts endorses the service.
Spencer Compton Cavendish the eighth Duke of Devonshire died in Cannes of heart failure. Born July 23 1833 he was son of the seventh Duke and Blanche daughter of the Earl of Carlisle.
March 25 report states United States Senator Penrose is seriously ill at his Philadelphia home. His temperature has fallen but no other improvement is noted, and he remains under medical care.
Notices posted at Lehigh Valley Coal field colleries state that work will not resume until after April first. The delay affects operations across Wilkesbarre area mines and related facilities, with workers awaiting updates on restart timing and safety plans.
Four students from Harvard’s Cambridge residence were involved in a Saturday disturbance in Concord. James K Clements and Lawrence Goodhue faced charges for reckless driving and disturbing the peace, while Edward B Green was jailed for drunkenness and disturbance. John F Young Jr. and Goodell were released. all defendants were to appear in Middlesex District Court Saturday morning.
A large Concord caucus at the town hall nominated Elmer Shattuck for selectman after he led with 294 votes. Other candidates from Concord Junction were Waldo P. Lapham with 127 votes and Charles F. Walcott with 2. Acclamations named town officials and committees for the coming year.
Fire destroyed Drury Lane theatre in London this morning with no loss of life. The venue, closed since pantomime season, was to reopen April 18. The origin of the blaze is unknown. the theatre has a long history including Nell Gwynn and Garrick debuts, and many Shakespearean plays.
The American car in the New York to Paris race arrived in San Francisco for several days of repairs and overhaul. The Italian car is undergoing work at Ogden, 500 miles behind the American, while the French car leads the German contenders by 176 miles in Wyoming. In Montana Sheriff James Webb of Yellowstone County was shot and killed near Billings by William Buckfound, who fled as posses pursue him.
New York March 25 the Jewelers Board of Trade issued a statement to correct public and trade misapprehensions asserting there is no prospect of a reduction in diamond prices. The note emphasizes steadiness in market values despite rumors of discounts.
Your call for help in trouble gets a prompt response from our emergency plumbing service. We guarantee rapid arrival and immediate on site work to reach your location and fix the issue efficiently.
A historical overview notes that women faced stigma around liquor and formed the Woman's Christian Temperance Union led by Frances Willard. It traces 35 years of organized activism spreading through local county councils, state presidents, and the national executive board, with leaders like Mrs. I M N Stevens influential in legislatures and committees.
The passage cites strong temperance sentiment and organized societies pushing to end open saloons. Despite liquor interests funding opposition, reformers feel victory is assured. The union’s regular meeting, led by Mrs. Nathan B. Stow, Walden Street, is scheduled for Tuesday April 7 at 3 p.m.
I N Hartwell of Bedford withdrew his appeal in the Middlesex district court Friday. He paid a $100 fine and began a 30 day prison term for assault with a horsewhip on his 11 year old grandson George Hawk of Bedford. Hartwell’s housekeeper Delia Kane, previously sentenced to an indefinite term at Sherborn, is serving her sentence. The A O H team defeated Holy Name on Monument alleys by 141 pins.
The Trinitarian Congregational church held the monthly ladies Missionary society meeting in the parlors at 2 PM with an auxiliary Women’s Board of Missions session at 3 PM on the topic Gloria Christi Jesus the Good Physician. An evening supper and sociable followed, led by Mrs John B Lawrence Mrs Henry S Tuttle Mrs Richard F Wood and others with Miss Edna G Calef directing tableaux celebrating holidays.
The Republicans of the Town of Concord are urged to meet in caucus at the Town Hall at 7:45 PM on Tuesday March 31, 1908 to choose three delegates each to the Republican State and Congressional District Conventions of 1908. The caucus follows Chapter 60 of the Acts of 1907 and will be opened by Chairman Frederick W. Eaton, with Adelebert B. Messer as Secretary.
Miss Mary E Craig offers manicuring Shempooing hair dressing waving facial and scalp treatments at 4 Thoreau Court Concord Massachusetts with reasonable prices.
Concord locals section notes bowling results with K of C defeating A O H on Monument alleys by 65 pins. Also lists numerous help wanted ads including a woman to care for two small children, a house to let, private family and general housework positions, piano tuning, and cooking staff in Concord and surrounding areas.
A Friday evening dance at the town hall directed by John W Raymond drew about 30 couples. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J W Raymond Mr and Mrs Burt Fuller Mr and Mrs J B Lawrence Mr and Mrs G B Clark and many others.
A letter to Joseph Fitzpatrick extols Devoe paint as using fewer gallons per job than any rival and lasting longer with wear. It notes F W Devoe & Co. as the maker and Towle Kent as the local seller.
Description of a Rambler Touring Car with two cylinder 18 HP, dark green body and yellow gear, extra tires and tubes, top with curtains, rope rack, generator, lamps, tools, and odometer. Demonstrations by appointment. Price 400 dollars. Sudbury Road, Concord Mass. Also note: Durham W. Stevens shot in Seoul, seriously wounded but alive.
Carnations priced 35 to 75 cents per dozen and roses from 75 cents to 500 dollars per dozen. Daffodils available fresh and fragrant. Funeral work offered at reasonable prices.
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