26 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
1
A crowded catalog of linens tapestries and rugs promises bargains for larger towns and homeowners. Linen warp tapestries cotton warps oil cloths and wool rugs are priced from 25c to 85c per yard with many room and pattern options. Interesting rug selections include Wilton and Moquet styles in multiple sizes. A bold line invites readers to compare before spending five hundred dollars.
The legislative hearing on Maynard’s petition to change the town’s name continued in Cooperative hall. Arguments highlighted preserving the founding name of Amory Maynard and the town’s identity, with several witnesses noting citizen support but officials unsure about changing a town name and the associated post office issues.
The pond is clear of ice and a week earlier than last year. Rev. Wm. J. Batt improves after two weeks of grip. Patriot Day committee members listed. Fence at the mill bridge repaired. sidewalks nearby need attention. Vaccination advice for crossing the border. A storm delayed a train and affected travel. Governors of Massachusetts discussed by speaker. Luther Venant of Acton recounts his southern trip. Notices urge timely submissions to the office for this week’s issue.
The Citizens caucus gathered Thursday evening with nominations across town offices. Charles Brown sought town clerk. R M Hoyle for assessor. Patrick W White for overseer of the poor. John C Friend for town treasurer. Frank Moore auditor. Erastus H Smith collector. Hiram P Worthley road commissioner. Wm Craig Densmore B Hosmer Edward Claham Silas A Bean constables. Edward W Emerson Mrs Luella Braley B Farnham Smith on school committee. William Wheeler water sewer. Elmer E Shattuck Woodward Hudson. Thomas Todd health. George J Russell electric light. Richard F Barrett tree warden. Sleepy Hollow cemetery committee members. Geo A King Edward W Emerson Alfred Monroe Edward J Moriarty Loren McDonald. Geo E Walcott moderator first town meeting. Samuel Hoar moderator second. Chairmen and town clerks elected for ensuing year.
Holy week events at Union church led by Rev Walter W Camp with a vesper service on Monday featuring The Risen King cantata. Tuesday features Rev Geor A Tewksbury with vocal selections by Mrs Virginia Lee Tewksbury. Easter Sunday promises a concert.
The Union church conducted its annual meeting on Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. President Joseph F. Scott. clerk Winslow Russell. treasurer Geo F Knowles. auditor Benj Derby Jr. standing committee John B Studley Nry M Lane Josiah H Church Geo H Back Charles S Hart and Thomas Curry.
The town council reappoints Dr. E. D. Harris as cattle inspector while election talk stirs as Capt. A. B. C. Dekin seeks overseer post. Police Chief Craig shows off a new desk in the town hall. William Costello dies at 8, funeral at St Bernard’s. Old fruit store torn down for new brick store. J. Murray Applebee returns to the Post Office after a family illness. Real estate and tax rate discussions loom with proposed mill dam levies and potential $17 rate if valuation holds or $15 with $150,000 more assessable property. Miss Alice Gage’s dancing class entertains at the town hall.
The 1902 Boston Woman's Golf Association schedule lists Concord club matches including April 22 against Lexington at Lexington and April 29 against Vesper at Concord. Subsequent dates feature Brae-Burn, Wollaston, Brookline, Oakley, and other clubs at various Boston area courses through November.
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