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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1904
Page
4
Marlboro Mass. notices page lists advertising rates under the act of March 3 1879. Local business notices appear in the Marlboro column with charges per line per insertion.
Sudbury Section Master Frank H Hadley received a surprise birthday visit with a generous chair gift. A musical fundraiser by Gen Wiley camp No 102 Sons of Veterans is set for April 13 at the town hall with the Clipper Trio Banjo club of Boston and other acts to aid the group’s treasury. Local preparations list W A Kempton Frank W Bickerton secretary and C B Haynes as organizers with 7 15 pm start for Southan bur ds attendees.
The annual town meeting resulted in officers elected including Moderator F Walker selectmen Waldo L Stone Frank F Gerry J Stanley Rice and others. A proposed by law amendment would waive interest if taxes are paid in full by November 1. Voted against alcohol licenses for the coming year. Appropriations included $200 to enforce liquor laws $100 for schools and $350 for street improvements. Water supply work in Sudbury Centre was assigned to selectmen.
Mrs Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio reports her boy suffered pneumonia and a terrible cough. After doctors failed, Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption saved him. He is now sound and well. It is advertised as a cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases. Johnson's Pharton guarantees it priced 50 cents and 1.00 with free trial bottles.
The Framingham team won the city basketball championship over Natick in a decisive final. The Natick squad fought hard but fell short as Framingham claimed the title.
A compiled roster lists stock subscribers including H Whitney, G Whitney, Derby Jr., Harvey W. Chaplin, Charles Whitney, Jeremiah H. Bullock, Mabel B. Conant, Emily G. Whitney, Raymond P. Blodgett, Edward Derby, Silas A. Bean, George Bickerton, Erastus H. Smith, Avis Fowler, Fred W. Reed, Elwood P. Sweet, Ellen M. Sullivan, John E B Hannon, Dennis A. Sheehan, Royal Arcanum, and other named individuals.
Officer Lawrence P Fallon died in Boston on March 23 after illness. He came from the House of Correction at South Boston where he served since May 1896. Deputy Superintendent Allen and Officers Connorton Curley Pren Rowan and Neff attended the funeral at St Francis De Sales Church Roxbury with a floral remembrance from the institution.
FOR SALE I will sell cheap for cash one family driving horse weight 950 kind and gentle ladies can drive also one good carryall one top buggy as good as new one open Concord carriage one sleigh two light driving harnesses one heavy express harness Silas A Bean Concord Junction Mass TO LET A furnished room with use of bath Apply at 140 Commonwealth ave Concord Junction
Charles Sullivan returns from Egypt where he worked for Thomas Lawson the financier. Miss Blanche Lawin plans a plate glass front for 30 Main St. Foreman James Murphy leads Friday’s ice cleanup on Main St. Lake Chauncy season opens April 19 under manager J. H. McGurn. Miss Mary A. Murphy visits Swanzea N H for a week. Louis Bouffard joins Fred Mansmann. Joseph Walker, cattle commissioner, confirmed by state board. Eugene McCarthy and Thomas O’Neil travel to St. Louis for exposition season. Miss Alice Simpson back to Marlboro Fruit Co. Rev N K Bishop preaches on charity at Holy Trinity. Dr R B Stevens serves as examiner at Natick April 11 for West Point appointment via Congressman Tirrell and J R Dervin. Lamson & Marei dag display notes five blocks of 60 gallons on view.
Nine members voted against a hall in the municipal building while five favored. The decision leaves no hall in the new design and three architects will submit plans in competition with $100 to the unsuccessful bidders.
The Marlboro licensing commission faces a flood of applications with twenty or more hopefuls seeking licenses. Hudson interest is noted in two or three filings as the Maynard and Hudson bells remain silent. Twelve incumbents are expected to be renewed, while a thirteenth spot prompts keen scramble. Paul Lafleur Co. previously held the position but faces troubles. A Hudson applicant is rumored. The commission will carefully review all cases.
Alderman R O Clark of the first ward discovered a cutting knife at his Newton Street home. The tool, once used by upper leather cutters, evoked memories of Clark’s 25 years in shoe factories. He recalled working for several firms and ending at Worcester Start shop before switching to dentistry.
Marlboro Man in Bangor during major tremor recounts waking from sleep as the quake struck hardest here. He compares the shaking to riding an express train, noting house and windows rattled briefly but left a vivid memory lasting under 20 seconds.
Fire Chief John F. Byrne tightens cleanup of rubbish piles near Main Street stores. He inspected sites for several days and warned owners to remove flammable debris or face $10 daily fines after an official order is issued.
The mage prepares for a state inspection with a Tuesday evening event in the armory on April 6. Charley F. Wonson of the governor staff will lead the inspection, accompanied by a regular army officer. John Clark, once with Diamond A, is named foreman of the plant.
Local items include factory work schedules at O'Connell and Diamond F plants, basketball at Milford, and musical acts by Colburn and Greenache. Political caucuses set for April 12, with Brigham touring Taunton and New Bedford for the cities committee. Warm March day reaches 76 degrees.
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