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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
3
Maynard residents attend concerts plan Washington trip and mark library and club activities. A.M. Lloyd opens five and ten store in Naylor’s block. Local marriages, illnesses, and school fundraisers weave through town notes and social visits.
The advertisement promises to pay for all medicine used during a trial if the remedy fails to relieve constipation. It stresses no obligation on the reader and claims Rexall Orderlies use an odorless, tasteless active ingredient that does not cause diarrhoea or other discomfort. It highlights suitability for children and the elderly.
A church gathering discussed Maynard’s lack of sewerage and health concerns. Rev George H Gutterson will speak next Sunday for the American missionary society. Boy Scout patrols plan a Hudson visit with contests at the football grounds led by Scout Master Rev Frederick N Rutan. Luther Piper joined vesper quartet and sang.
The piece notes Congress will revisit the woolen schedule in the tariff bill, Democrats reintroducing Taft vetoed terms and aiming to press before summer adjournment. It suggests President Taft may be forced into a veto, aiding insurgent Republicans and impacting the wool trade.
The notice lists proposals for the town meeting to be held at 7 30 next Monday at Cooperative hall. Articles include election of a moderator, reports from offices and committees, filling vacancies, and varied appropriations such as 200 for band concerts, Memorial day funds, care for the Daniel Whitney burial lot, street lighting in the new village, and purchase of a steam roller. It also covers tax bylaw amendments and interest on unpaid taxes after September 10. The town may vote on selling the old ladder truck. Approximate annual cost is 200.
Merchants agitate over Wednesday afternoon closing this year. Many would accept a late May start and September end if the system gains vogue. Clerks in Maynard reportedly work long hours. supporters say adjustments to afternoon closing benefit all. A definite decision is expected in April.
At the annual April meeting warrant opposition forms around the proposed steam roller purchase. Supporters argue permanent macadam roads save money and improve drainage, while others see no need for the machine. The issue will be aired Monday evening as residents debate the pros and cons. William Hines has moved from Tremont Street to Grant Street.
Advertising copy proclaims Rexall 93 Hair Tonic will grow hair, prevent baldness, and stop dandruff with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It emphasizes ease of use, pleasant scent, non-greasy formula, with two sizes 50c and 1.00 offered from P H De Lee in Maynard Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Clark supporters threaten a full delegate slate in Maynard led by Hon. John J. Mitchell of Marlboro. The plan targets Clark as a second choice while Wilson remains unrepresented on ballots. Roosevelt prospects gain after anti Taft third candidate talk. Charles Baxter leads Roosevelt delegate list from Medford.
The Charles A. Welch lodge A F and A M held a lively ladies night with 125 guests enjoying piano by Mary Pumphrey and feats by Signor Posini. A buffet by Har dy of Arlington followed, with Past Master Samuel Lawton receiving a jewel from Gavin Taylor as Wilder X Macurda led as acting master assisted by a committee.
The Y P S C E hosted a salad supper at the Congregational church vestry on Saturday from 5 to 7 30 with a post dinner entertainment. A group of young ladies performed Mrs Jareys Famous Wax Works which drew laughs and included piano solos by Beatrice Sunderland.
Interest grows over license grants with hints of new applicants but no definite changes. The board of selectmen is believed to keep licenses as they are after a complainthless year. Maynard bowling team continues to win laurels by defeating a strong Waltham team by 100 pins Saturday.
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