Light Vote Cast as Town Meeting Sees Lone Contest
The 1911 town election produced the lightest turnout in years with only one contest on the ballot. Samuel B. Lufkin won as road commissioner on stickers by about 20 votes, surprising expectations that H. Robert Bygrave would prevail. Elmer E. Shattuck led votes for selectman with 288. Walter A. Carr 287 for town clerk. other totals cited include Clahane 235, William Craig 239, Densmore B. Hosmer 247, Lyons 252, Morrell 278, Cuan Cian 262, Herbert W. Hosmer 272 for taxes, and Samuel B. Larkin 152 for school committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robert Bygrave
Samuel BE. Lufkin
Ca Vee
Ecivene
Elmer E. Shattuck
Walter A. Carr
Clahane
William Craig
Densmore B. Hosmer
Ae Lyons
Morrell
Cuan
Cian
Herbert W. Hosmer
Samuel B. Larkin
Concord Dramatic Club Stages What Happened to Jones
The Concord Dramatic Club presented What Happened to Jones an original George Broadhurst farce to mixed crowds at the town hall. John Ane starred as Jones with Aspen French Philip M Davis Walter N How and Miss Miriam Davis delivering standout performances in a well staged parlor scene and joyous comical moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Jones
George Broadhurst
Jim
John Ane
Bishop
Prof. Goodley
Richard Heatherly
Ballarat
Antony Goodly
Australia
Prof. Goodly
Walter N. How
Mr. Towle
Holder
Allan Brown
Fuller
Florence Howe
Alvina
Mrs. Goodly
Findeisen
Miss Brooks
Cissy
Prof. E. Goodly
Laen
Joan G. Watson
Jane Goodly
Allen French
Richard Enteres
Marjorie Philip A. Davis Holder
C. M
the Fuller
Allan Bigbee
Samuel Tuttle
Goodly
Ebenezer
C. H. Towle Cissy
Louisa Alcott Memorial Fund Grows as Concord Urged to Give
The memorial committee urges Concord residents to contribute now to fund plans for the Louisa M. Alcott tribute. Readers from Mar. 9 report multiple clubs and individuals across Massachusetts and beyond have donated, bringing the total received up to Mar. 25 to 1706.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa M. Alcott
Concord
Itonaleen
Sietebe
Edward J. Bartlett
Lilla A. Weed
Fred A. Tower
Frank A. Nichols
Caroline N. Lovell
Emma B
Mass
Madeline Gidi
Clinton Women’s Club
Clinton
Nautilus Club
Oer Ee Mass
Boston
Mads
Los Angeles
Cal
Susenna HW. Hubbard
Northboro
Elizabeth’ D.strong
Raene
Ae la Seoten
Brooktimes
S. F. If
Milton
N. H
Margaret Cale
Harold Cole
R. S. Haynes
George J. Bird
Texas
G. Norton
Lexington
Dorchester
Sarah
H. Ger- Bird
H. Ger- Bird, $C. Acton, Mass.; Women Council
Roxbury
Mar- Gane
Chicago
Mar W
Yehacher
Parker
Q ‘ Morley
Newton Centre
Templeton
Maye
Newton Federation of Womens Clubs
Newton
Ju- Wa Goddard
Jessie A
Frankton
Lacyire
Washington, D. C
Bradford
Woman's
Pigeon Cove
Warren
Ricketson
Walton Gon
Bedford
Cadillac agency sales pitch in Concord ad section
Concord advertisers promote high grade 1911 Cadillacs with home demonstrations by C. H. Mead agent. Listings include real estate to let, rental notices, room rentals, repairs, lost dog reward, and various local notices across Concord and neighboring towns.
Story of Our Flag to Be Repeated for Alcott Fund
The Story of Our Flag, produced by Mrs. George L. Stevens of Marlboro, will be presented again April 6 in the town hall to benefit the Louisa M. Alcott Memorial fund. The same young ladies will perform with improved stage and lighting, promising a strong patriotic program in a full hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa M. Alcott
Henry
Ivy
Anthor F
Firet Pariah
Fagin Af Ee
Richard F. Wilson
Middlesex School
Town Hall
Concord
George L. Stevens
Marlboro
Lawmakers split on bar and bottle bill stance
The Enterprise reports Senator Hear has opposed the bar and bottle bill and Rep Stone has followed suit. It suggests both may oppose other measures aimed at nullifying these provisions in the general court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Hear
Rep
Stone
Town votes to acquire rifle range land at Concord junction
A letter to the editor recounts a special town meeting on July 13, 1909, where Concord voted to acquire about 100 acres for a rifle range. It details land boundaries, ownership, proposed improvements, and expected purchase prices per acre, noting prior assessments and negotiations with owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Concord
Old Marlboro Road
Concord Junction
Nine Acre Corner
William J. Crossley
Margaret Sheehan
Lucy Harrington
Hayward Pond
Timothy Sheehan
Mary E. Sheehan
Emma F. Smith
J. Alfred Smith
Ios
Board of Assessors
Local residents dispute Rifle Range funding delay
Murray Ballou of Concord Massachusetts explains why two former owners demand unreasonable terms in a case involving a rifle range loan. He notes interviews with Ballou were pleasant and asserts the printed report omits details. He says the town deserves to know why no borrowing occurred per the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Ballou
Concord
Masc
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The
Concord Woman's Club
Richard Wilson
Canton
Lip. McManus
Concord Academy
C. H. Smith
Walden St
Concord Dramatic Club
Lesh
Mary D. Brooks
Marjorie Maud F. Findeisen
Minerva Minna A. Findeisen
Alvina Starlight
Mrs. Goodly’s Siater
Florence H. Howe
Philip C. den
Sloan's
Tage
Henry ‘D. Coolidge
Samuel‘h. Tuttle
Helen Keyes
George P. Grant, Jr
John M. Keyes
Henry B. Joslin
William H. Howard
C. H. Méad
Concord Local
H. L. Whitcomb’s
Littleton
Bedford Acton
Sudbury
Middle St
McManus Bros. Stable
Lowell Road
Bill
Charles W. Meekin
Framingham
Piearsant
Luther Franks
Everett St
King Arthur
C. H. Towle’s
Maine
Erastus H. Smith
la ‘Touraine
C. & Towle’s
Noiry
Hubbard St
Charles E. Brown
Alcott Memorial Fund
Clarence F.desmond, M.D
Main St
Waltham, Mass
Matthew Steinman Harnesses
Grant Bt
Joseph Kulcsar
New York
White’s Block
Ho. 3
C. S. Towne
Miss. A. L. Hicks
H Walden
Assen
DR. A. Fernald
Boylston St
Tel
Back Bay
Bertha Barnes
Firet
Church of Christ
Gypeerd, Mase
Ats Walden St
Byeo
R . Cc
Bean of Optics
Ucanan
Kota Department House
Iden Street
Be, T.A. Wiswall i. Teopath
Namie
Edith A. Buck
Main Street
Nce
W. Herbert Way
Henry M. Pratt
Monument St. Cameo
Tara ’ Pan
John A
Bedford St
Rome
Frank E. Harrid
Lieveth
Barnes’ College of Aust
David Haye
Grant, Bs
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