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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
11
The body of Daniel Manning of this city was identified in Boston after being found dead in a Warrenton street house. Born in Peabody in August 1864, Manning lived much of his life locally, worked as a painter, and had recently left this city for Boston on May 8. He died March 20 of natural causes.
Kenneth Damren of the state Roosevelt committee announced in Marlboro that the Roosevelt slate for the Fourth District is complete. Fredrick Fosdick of Fitchburg is secured as delegate at large, with John M. Keyes of Concord and Dr. Frederick P. Glazier of Hudson as regular delegates.
City assessors and assistants plan Friday evening gathering in the assessors room to review duties and the April change in the assessment period. Principal assessors are T. M. Dacey, H. W. Estabrook, Amadee Beauregard. ward officials include Harrison E. Brigham and others, with J. J. O'Connor as clerk.
The Marlboro sewer bill approving state reimbursement to the city for extra sewer work passed the Senate 18 to 14. Senator McCarthy led the push against opposition from Senator Allen. The bill will go to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Company F returned from Lawrence arriving at 4 05 pm by the Boston and Maine line. They left Lawrence at 1 20. A large crowd met them as khaki clad men marched through the train shed. Privates were paid 21 70 each. The group praised Lawrence locals for their hospitality. Ralph Akroyd and Frank Minehan were the only sick on the trip.
The Alpha whist club finished its second season with a Monday evening party at Frank and Fortier Broad Street. Mrs Chas Richard won the ladies first prize and Henry Harpin led the gent’s. Mrs George Martel and Dr J A D Jacques took consolations. The Richard couple claimed the season capital prize. The club plans a Boston theatre outing in April marking five seasons with 11 couples. Three couples recently absent due to family bereavements.
The Belmont whist club met Monday at Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sanders Orchard Jr home for two hours of play. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry Martin and Mrs. Lucien Blanchette for ladies, Henry Martin and Joseph Lavigne for gentlemen, with consolation honors to Mrs. Wilfrid Hamel and Wm. Maloney. The hosts received a humorous "Master of Boobies" prize for the most booby prizes, accepted by Mr. Sanders with thanks.
Mary A. Parsons tent hosted a D. of V. masquerade in the Grand Army hall Friday evening. A good attendance and enjoyable time were reported. Newell's orchestra provided music and committee members included Mrs. Nina Brown Mrs. Cora Perry and Mrs. Hattie Boyd.
Sunshine Club members gathered at Miss Dora Hunt’s Church Street residence Friday for sewing and social chat. President Margaret Claflin led a brief business session followed by a social time and dainty collation. N H Ranney traveled from Pittsfield to Marlboro with his son Bliss. they plan to return Tuesday to Pittsfield as household furnishings are moved, while Mrs Ranney and daughter Katherine stay behind briefly.
Miss Alice Lavelle performed an imitation recital of Israel Zangwill's The Melting Pot before the Marlboro Woman's club and guests in G A R hall. The event featured Mendel Quipano and Vera Revendal in a four act drama about Jewish persecution and America's melting pot.
Joseph E. Beach has accepted a foreman position at the Ashuelot shoe factory in Keene New Hampshire. He visited his Hastings street home on Saturday and was accompanied by his wife Mrs Beach when returning to Keene Sunday evening.
At the Marlboro Board of Trade meeting in the Warren building, plans to convert Framingham normal school into a household arts teaching institution faced little support. Marlboro students, many aspiring teachers, would be affected by the shift toward Worcester and Fitchburg normal schools. Principal F E H Whittemore opposed the plan and distributed letters to supporters. A resolutions committee was named for the annual banquet on April 2, with members including R H Beaudreau, John J Mitchell, F E Brown, O A Motlen, and George W Morris.
D F OConnell of Fitchburg visited Friday aiding brother ex Mayor M F OConnell who seeks the National Democratic convention in Baltimore in June. The fourth district will send two delegates and two alternates, with ex Senator Roger Sherman Hoar and Warren L Bishop named as delegates and C F McCarthy as an alternate.
Boston’s Henry Lawrence Southwick gave an interpretive reading of Othello in A. O. H. hall for the Newman club. He explained the play’s writing and his own performance, portraying characters with skill and sustaining momentum through the entire affair. Mrs. Bradley introduced him and ushers listed include Hackett Buckley Cavanaugh O'Halloran Burke Conway Gately McCarthy Moynihan.
A new team record was set at Pastime alleys Monday evening as the Invincibles defeated the Hudsons 1404 to 1228. A large, enthusiastic crowd witnessed the contest.
John Frank A Reynolds reports eight days in St. John New Brunswick with genial weather. Men work outdoors in shirt sleeves and wages run two dollars a day. Boston theatre owner B F Keith plans a playhouse as signs of local prosperity rise.
A Marlboro physicians price list will take effect April 1 after a recent members meeting. Dr. E. G. Hoitt heads a committee to issue official rates once finalized. Local doctors note Marlboro prices lag behind nearby towns and aim to adjust from current $1 residence calls and 75 cent office calls.
Frank Converse ends his service as engineer at the Marlboro electric light station this Saturday and departs Sunday for Bloomfield New Jersey. Alvin C. Jefts of East Walpole takes over engineering duties. Converse received gold cuff buttons with Masonic emblems from Highland City NA of Stationary Engineers at a station gathering. Phares D. Frazer gave the presentation speech and Converse replied. Later L. A. Saler presented a Masonic emblem ring and Converse again spoke.
Council No 194 of the French Canadian Artisans of this city voted to observe its 10th anniversary on May 12. A morning divine service will be held at St. Mary's church with all members attending, followed by an entertainment at St. Jean hall. High officials of the Montreal Quebec order are invited. Organizing committee members are Emilien Bergeron Wilfrid Pelletier Frederic Tremblay Joseph Moreau and Zenon Desjardines.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Joseph Ellery on Harvard Street hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering honoring William A. Ellery on his sixth birthday. The event also marked the ninth and sixth birthdays of Gladys Bixby and William Wilson respectively.
The funeral for Minnie Parker Road, who died in New York City, was held Saturday at her mother's home, 39 Church Street. Rev. Herbert S. Dow officiated, George Smith sang Face to Face, and burial followed in Rural Cemetery, Southboro. Miss Marian Wheelock begins a millinery position with Miss Perrigo in South Framingham, commuting daily by train.
Alhambra council and Worcester K of C paid a return visit to Marlboro council on Monday. Marlboro won both pool and whist in a lively social gathering after a lively display featuring Frank Cavanaugh and J F Bradley in a pool match. The evening included songs, imitations, and soprano and baritone solos, concluding with remarks by ex Congressman J J Mitchell and response from Grand Knight W H Burke.
A preliminary meeting for Highland City lodge I O G T was held at the home of Mr and Mrs George Collins 26 Cotting Ave. The charter list has 20 names and the lodge will be instituted soon. A meeting is set for Friday at Greenwood Hall. Interested individuals may contact William H Durtoon 42 Harvard St for membership.
Francis Esmond, whose entrance into the police station Sunday night was reported in Monday’s Enterprise, was committed to the state hospital at Westboro after examination by Dr. C. G. Duhamel. He was transported by City Marshal W. A. Berry and Officer J. F. Connors, using Dr. Duhamel’s auto. Judge J. W. McDonald signed the commitment papers.
The O Keeef Company reports steady growth with weekly increases in production and payroll. Last week payroll rose to 1200 dollars, up from the prior week, signaling strong business momentum.
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