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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
3
Maynard residents welcome new department openings at Lever's and plan concerts as the Maynard brass band announces an April 19 program. Word of visits from Marlboro, Worcester, Boston, and Clinton figures alongside church events, lodge activities, and library fundraising. Community notices cover auctions, repairs, and local business moves with attendance at dances, fairs, and sporting events.
Maynard resident Nicholas Kane aged 104 celebrated his birthday at his daughter Mrs. Michael Murphy’s Brown Street home. Born in Renews Newfoundland and arriving in 1887 he has three children 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Despite poor eyesight and bedrest he remains alert with a keen memory of Grand Banks fishing days and Arctic seal hunts.
John Driscoll aged 87 died suddenly in Boston after a brief illness. He was born in the town, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Driscoll, a painter by trade with a notable military record including service in the Philippines and against the Boxers. He is survived by parents, a brother Albert, and two sisters.
Pete Smith, baseball umpire and bowler, issues a challenge to five Maynard men to face his team dubbed Smith Special in a series of matches. Two games to be played locally, two in Boston, and a possible neutral-site decider. The challenge likely will be accepted, and the specials aim to demonstrate alley sport prowess.
The appropriation committee will meet this Wednesday night to decide on recommended allocations for the April meeting. Town boards are urged to send a representative to outline department needs so the committee can define exact requirements.
David J. Loewe becomes owner of the Maynard House from John Desmond in a deal near 17000 dollars. Possession is planned for May 1 after Desmond finishes his license year. Loewe aims to run a high class hotel and plans improvements. effect on American House unclear. Also reported: David Leithead injured a leg at the mill. sale notice for a room house with three acres on Taylor road.
Property rental notices describe two houses for let on Fairfield street with utilities and on Maplecourt street a six room tenement. Applications are directed to property owners John Nordberg and Hector W Roberts respectively. A separate notice from James Prosper states his wife Mary Deios has left and refuses to be responsible for her actions.
Smith and White wedding took place at the Smith home on Nason Street in Maynard. Rena Elizabeth Smith married Bert Linwood White in a ceremony by Rev. T. J. Judge. Guests praised the decor of green and white, and the couple left for an extended wedding trip to start life in Waltham.
Jonathan Carter died at his Brooks street home after a long illness. A native of England born 75 years ago he came to the United States at 28 and lived in Lynn and Nashville. Survived by wife and seven children Mrs Townsend Mrs Nyman Miss Lillian Carter Herbert Louisville Ky Robert Town John New Orleans and Charles Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev T J Judge with only relatives present. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery.
The Enterprise notes Rev. Edson backing repeal in the district. Rep. McCarthy Marlboro also supports repeal while Pone Leominster and Stones Sudbury oppose. The vote stood 120 to 10 percent in favor of repeal.
A local leader Browne pushes a strong anti gambling stance in the town. He demands closures of gambling venues and has prompted the discontinuance of a day night dance after taking a stand. His current position is expected to influence more closures.
Warrants for the April town meeting were posted Saturday and the meeting Monday evening is expected to draw a large crowd. Articles include water pipe improvements to prevent shortages, funding for concerts and Memorial Day, and fronting church sidewalk and fence changes. Other items cover fire equipment and potential upgrades to a new hook and ladder truck with improved access to the shipping area.
B J Coughlin negotiated with P J Sullivan for the sale of Sullivan property on Main Street a one story brick store and adjoining house. Coughlin plans to retire from liquor business and open an up to date building on the property. Sullivan is undecided about his future but may move to other openings. Maynard hopes Sullivan stays.
The American Woolen Co. plans a new brick storehouse to expand its plant. Sheds along the mill pond will be torn down to clear space for a four story building 250 feet long and 60 feet wide. Work starts this week with contractor Pitman of Lawrence.
The bowling season ends Thursday with M. We. and Assabets meeting for a final, uncertain result. Eagles withdrew handicapped, leaving the field lopsided. M. Us. dominated from the start, suggesting four better balanced teams next season.
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