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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
4
The Marlboro Massachusetts Enterprise announces weekly publication details and subscription pricing. It notes a six month rate of 50 cents and a yearly rate of 1 dollar, with post office handling and advance payment terms.
Rates for advertisements include indhome wtek at 7c and each ad ditt at 26c. Special rates offered to yearly advertisers. Business notices in local columns priced at 10c a line per insertion.
Marlboro H F Gillis of Boston visited town Tuesday. Many residents and visitors are noted with moves, visits, and family weddings including Sasseville Lacouture Lomme wedding in Worcester and Blanchette returning from Roberval to townspeople.
Clarence O Perry aged 41 died at Marlboro Hospital after a long service record from Ashland born April 7, 1869. He enlisted in Troop G 2nd Cavalry in Boston 1886 and later served in the 77th Coast Artillery. He lost a leg in the Philippines near San Juan del Sur and Las Guasimas while serving under Roosevelt and Lawton. He saw action in the Spanish American War and remained in the army until 1901.
A respected veteran, praised by officers for fearless service, who kept praise to himself. He was a U S government pensioner and member of F C Lamp Sons of Veterans. Survived by father Andrew J Perry two brothers Charles H Perry Harry C Perry and a half sister Miss Hattie L Perry.
A Massachusetts man from Amesbury testifies to a rapid cure after a four year open sore on his right forearm. He praises Dr Joseph Grady of Boston for treatment by absorption beginning February 1 and reports complete healing and return to health. Additional testimonials mention cancer cures and nervous chronic diseases with free consultations offered this month.
In Concord Junction, Lucius R. Hodgmar was seen in town. Rev. Smith Baker of Portland visited his son Baker. A telephot pole incident caused alarm before turning out to involve a Mephitis member. An 1749 tale recalls Nathan Shearman marrying Widow Mary Tail by law at a highway junction, officiated by Minister Philip Taber of Dartmouth.
Hawthorne chapter O. E. S. marked its 12th anniversary at Odd Fellows hall on April 24 with a business meeting followed by a salad supper. An entertainment featured piano selections from Peter Pan, cornet solos, songs, a piano recital, and readings. About 140 members attended with Magdalene chapter of Maynard as guests.
Fourteen window screens fitted to White row for sale. Apply to Geo. G. Russell at Concord Junction. Wanted an elderly temperate man to work around a small garden and cold frames. Wages fifteen dollars per month with board and room. F. L Garland, Concord Junction, Mass.
Easto resident Miss Hattie B Heath visits Concord this week. M B L Bradford and family return to Mainst home to spend the summer. The Washington Star is praised as the best medium for plain facts in quiet home life.
A summary of local events includes a Thompson place sale, visits by residents W E Coy and Arthur F Harris, a Washington trip for Miss Mable Younglove to Jamestown exposition, and a May 6 Army inspection at Walden Street armory. The Concord Antiquarian society discussed George Tolman’s resignation, while Rev Frank Hunnewell gave the keynote on obligation. Fire department responded to chimney and brush fires. Concord Dramatic Club closes season with two plays. High school baseball results show Concord defeating Hyde Park 5-0.
A letter to Frank Wheeler outlines paint pricing per gallon and volume discounts, noting the strongest paint is the one that uses the fewest gallons and lasts longest. It cites Devoe & Co lessons and mentions Towle & Kent as dealers.
A brief item acknowledges H. S. Richardson, a local pharmacist, in connection with community health services. No further details provided.
Jennie Allen Orendorff daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Orendorff wed Robert Logan Richardson in a quiet home ceremony at the bride’s Walden Street residence. Rev Loren B Macdonald officiated with Ada Roberts as maid of honor, a Bridgewater Normal school classmate.
The bi monthly communion service will be held Sunday morning. The pastor will give a lecture preparatory on Friday evening. Next Sunday evening the pastor’s subject will be The Greatest Gain in the World. All seats are free and all are welcome.
Advertised letters awaiting pickup include William H. Antone Mr A F mer edith Blagdon C Derby & Sons Matt Ott care Geo F Hall Co K G Spits Mrs F M Cobleigh Mrs Walter Doane Mrs Greenwood 937 Mainst Miss Hether Mrs Thos Holden Jessie May Mrs E T Millar Mrs Eugene Thompson with names listed for delivery attempts or pickup.
To Let house on Barrett Mill Road eight rooms and a bath with steam heat and electric lights. Water and sewer in good order, recently renovated. Apply at Van derveer’s opposite Post Office for details.
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