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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1911
Page
6
Maynard residents share holiday gatherings with relatives from Worcester Providence and Kingston. A public library change extends hours and local clubs announce meetings and elections while high school activities and church events mark the season.
Mrs Hattie M Harwood died at her Concord street home after paralytic shocks, aged 75, born in New Haven and married in Rockville. She lived in Maynard since 1881 and was active in M E church work, Parsonage Aid, W C T A and Maynard Woman’s Club. Survived by husband, daughter Fanny, Cora Wilder of Rindge NH, and brother James Rathburn. Funeral Friday at home with Rev T J Judge conducting burial in Glenwood cemetery.
Albert M. Whitney of Maynard died at his Acton street home at 10 30 Saturday evening after a five week bout with typhoid fever. He was 22 years 11 months 5 days old, educated at the local high school, and formerly worked as a clerk at the Assabet mills and a Uxbridge woolen mill. He is survived by his parents and three sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev T J Judge. burial at Glenwood cemetery with bearers from the Charles A Welch lodge.
Maynard notes the ongoing tariff debate may alter woolen schedules and impact local mills. The piece recounts the woolen tariff history, board inquiry findings, and President's recommendation for reduced rates amid party politics. It mentions New England lawmakers unlikely to allow major shocks to regional industry. Also reports the M E church annual children's concert held Saturday evening with a program and Christmas tree exercises.
At St. Bridget’s Sunday mass the 8 30 service featured a children’s choir with an excellent program and the 10 30 mass included an orchestra led by violinist Louis Sullivan. Marlboro residents Jeremiah Bradley and George Wood joined on flute and cello. Vespers were well attended and the choir director A A Hilferty earned much praise. Rev Fr Sheehan and Rev Fr Browne spoke eloquently.
Businessmen report a highly satisfactory Christmas trade with late season strength. Out of town customers boosted activity, and Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings saw heavy travel on the electric lines into town.
An advertisement urges readers to study the New Idea store bargains for a high grade sale. It warns that deals open early and skipping the sale may lead to regret, encouraging careful perusal and timely attendance.
The Christie store will close on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6 next week and remain open Monday Friday and Saturday evenings. The change aims to shorten long employee hours and follows a trend in towns where stores operate only two nights a week. Miss Belle Mellen visited relatives in Somerville during the holiday.
Ten residents attended a Maynard town meeting in Cooperative Hall showing strong interest in local matters. Arthur J. Coughlan was chosen moderator and articles approved include 1609.12 for math work continuation and 600 for the board of health.
In front of 500 fans at Music Hall a fast and clean game saw Maynard rack up a decisive victory over the Boston Red Sox. Kelley Archer and Murray starred for Maynard with Sebastian delivering strong defense and punchy plays. Wright and King led the visitors in scoring as fouls mounted against Sebastian and Kelley. Time 3 period.
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