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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
5
In Concord on March 3 1908 residents led by F C Dumaine petition Middlesex County Commissioners asking to alter Sudbury Road from Hubbard Corner to 500 feet south of Henry Derby residence, with due proceedings for specific repairs requested.
Massachusetts Middlesex County commissioners order sheriff to notify interested parties that a view and hearing on a petition will be held at the Fitchburg Division depot in Concord. Publication and posting requirements are set, with copies to the town clerk and a time frame of notices and returns specified.
The text indicates a favorable mood toward Lynch's renomination as representative and suggests he would refrain from active campaigning if the nomination comes smoothly. He plans to focus on maximizing votes for the Democratic nominee regardless of the fight.
A committee will study budget needs and advise on how to allocate appropriations. The panel will review departments, proposed programs, and funding priorities before presenting recommendations to the legislature. Public input and fiscal oversight are expected as part of the process.
The Lewiston Textile Council in Lewiston Maine has drafted a protest against a 10 percent wage cut to take effect March 30. They seek a conference with mill agents and argue that longer cuts and higher fines negate the wage rise.
In Boston on March 25 the Knights of Labor assemblies totaling about 2000 Boston and Maine railroad workers united to reject any wage reduction proposed by President Tuttle. The groups include freight handlers longshoremen roundhouse hands fuel men and freight clerks.
Mrs. Galpin fainted and was rescued in time as a fire destroyed the Somerville cottage of her husband at Lake Boon. The blaze started in dry leaves outside the dwelling, with Mrs. Galpin near the flames and saved by nearby help. Other notes mention visitors and local events in the area.
Marlboro court in the F A will be represented soon by a degree team under the direction of J Vincent Lyons. The team includes Lyons Boyle Hayes Sweeney Gorman Temple Rafferty Cavanaugh Conway. Their first appearance is set for the court anniversary Monday evening April 20.
Macy & Cai's Ateraetions Are Their Low Prices Macy's explains its vast floor space and workforce while emphasizing cash only sales. The 1908 Fiftieth Anniversary Catalogue promotes mail order access to New York styles, fabrics, housewares, and groceries for out of town patrons.
George Baker plans to move from Mexihank street to Pearl street. D W O'Donnell finished repairing the high school roof. D J Sullivan will perform in Boston the week of April 6 with the Arizona Co. George N Merritt of West Somerville visited town recently. G D Houghton, city hall janitor, is recovering from illness. Florence Brown of Boston visited relatives on Elm street over Sunday. Harry Perry moved household furniture from Winthrop street to Lincoln street. Miss Hayden of Hollis N H visits Willard Walker in West Main. Miss Florence Marcorm of Elm street spent Sunday at her parent’s Natick home. Harry Aldrich of Boston has left for the south until early April. Mrs Diantha Knight of Westboro visiting friends for a week. F A Wheeler cut his hand on a bottle coming from the cellar to the store. Mrs Henry Bowen of Boston visiting her mother on Ermst street. William Rhodes returned home to Northboro after visiting his brother on Franklin street. Upper leather cutters at the L B Hall shoe factory are ahead of other departments. Miles Illingworth of Worcester, Boston Post staff, visiting in town. Miss Kitty Daley of Bridge street returned from Montreal. Ground there was snow on leaving Montreal. B M railroad trainmen accepted a five percent wage cut. vote nearly unanimous.
N Sudbury residents petition Middle Sex County Commissioners to repair the road from Granville Miles in Concord through Nine Acre Corner and North Sudbury to the boundary stone with Maynard. Notice orders viewing May 4 1908 at 9 50 AM at Concord Station Fitchburg Division B and M RR. Public notices published in Concord Enterprise and posted in Concord and Sudbury.
Lb NUR WEEKLY NEW YORK LETTER notes the season favors personal fit over strict fashion. Short and tall women alike adopt hipless lines, clinging skirts, and flat trims, with goft Mescalines and liberty fabrics. one piece gowns rise, pastel shades dominate, and borders or ribbons simulate structure.
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