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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
6
Local items record grand jury service by Thos Dee, illnesses including mumps and rheumatism, church services at St Ann's, and social visits. Also notes on personnel changes at the telephone exchange, a water main break near the new school, and a political editorial brief about Roger Sherman Hoar and the National Monthly debut.
James Carney, claimed as the state’s oldest officer by service and age, died Sunday morning at 81 years 11 months 29 days. Born in Ireland, he arrived in Grafton at 17, served as constable since 1864, and later as janitor of the Unitarian church and town hall for over two decades. He stood over six feet, was brother of Mi Perney, after whom Boston’s capital was named, and left three children Ernest, Walter, and May.
Chairman Norman Mack announces the launch of a new national magazine by the National Democratic Committee. The publication aims to spread the party's true teachings across the country through this periodical.
After a 19 hour deliberation in Cambridge Judge Bell presided as Chester Jordan was found guilty of murdering his wife and dismembering her body. Foreman Felton announced guilty with the first degree verdict. Defense counsel requested a month to file a bill of exceptions and was granted. Jordan remained unmoved as the verdict was delivered.
The Senior hip at Eaton hall Friday afternoon drew 75 attendees, the year's smallest group. The event featured continuous punch by committee members George Urquhart Frances Hall Florence Bill Elizabeth Braley Jonathan Harwood Hudson Hall and Arthur Chapin with C H S orchestra providing music and Misses A B C Fisher Elizabeth Brown and Blaunche Foye acting as matrons.
A Concord club was organized in Hollishall Cambridge by Harvard alumni from Concord public schools. R. B. Fickett of Stoneham was elected president Warren K. Blodgett of Lincoln secretary treasurer and Edward B. Caiger of Concord member at large. The aim is monthly meetings during the college year and to welcome Concord boys coming to Harvard.
Napoleon Cordo leaves Scenic theatre as head usher. Jos Tebo leaves Simon Grenon's market. Schools enjoy a week’s vacation. Mrs. John Dacey of Hildreth street visits Fitchburg relatives. Edward Jusseaume adds alterations to Broad street home. Beaudreau of Brockton visits town. Morill Sumpter ponders Klondike trip. Foisy couple from Lincoln street welcome a son. E Arbour, ex Spencer police chief, works in Simon Grenon's market. L'Ecuyer, Simon eau, and Sasseville visit Springfield friends. Brigham orchestra plays in Canaan and Pittsfield, N H. Mysral daughter recovering from scarlet fever. Patterson family returns from Mount Dora, Florida. Collins family moves to Hudson for new employment. C A C defeats Happy Hollows 10-9. later beats Young Stars 10-7. Dr M P Higgins travels to Grafton for James Carney funeral. J Henry Gleason plans ice cream and soda shop in Gleason House with inviting setup.
A memorial service for Miss Mary Munroe will be held at the Trinitarian church next Sunday morning. In the evening at 7 25 a half hour Song Service will be followed by a brief address by the pastor on Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress titled At the Door of the Palace Is Your Name Written There.
George Sherman paints for Er vine Moore with a heavy workload ahead. Mr and Mrs William F Stone entertained visitors from South Framingham on Sunday. Mr and Mrs G J Fish have hosted friends from Lynn over the past week.
Visitors from Spencer, Worcester, Norwood and Boston are listed with routine calls. Local residents embark on contracts, moves and jobs at Marcy Bros. and other firms. May church events, club meetings, and a Berlin Washburn union rally are noted along with a string of social visits and business updates.
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