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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
3
Peoples' movements and town happenings fill the week with visitors to Concord and Athol, hires and firings at mills, a Jolly Five dance at Music Hall, Y M C A baseball games, a club project at Whitepond Sudbury, a Marlboro hospital death, town officials appointments, a May concert for the Imatra band, and fires along the railway.
Miss Florence Haynes returns from Spray North Carolina after seven weeks. Local social notes include visits among Hyde Park, Concord Junction, Kingston Rhode Island, Boston and Milford. Health ad Hyomei remedy promoted with a one dollar outfit and refund offer at Johnson's Pharmacy.
Advertises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for weak digestion. Claims food digestion and assimilation provide strength, urges trial, notes cost of a quarter and availability at Johnson's Pharmacy in Maynard.
Two youths James Claflin and James Ledgard escaped a drowning as a canoe overturned while they chased a mud turtle. Ledgard swam to shore without a coat in exhaustion, Claflin clung to the capsized craft until John W. Wytch and a rescue tow brought them to shore. Claflin wore a new suit he had just put on that morning.
A Harlan Michigan merchant Geo L Chubb declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy the best cough medicine he has taken. The ad claims it cures a cough or cold faster than any other treatment and is ready for instant use. Sold at Johnson's Pharmacy and J Dwinell in Maynard.
Saturday night drew large crowds on the streets and at hotels due to payday and warm weather. Special police monitored the Maynard house Windsor house and Coughlin's hotel. one arrest was made as six men were carried to the lockup or home in varying states. The day saw heavy drunkenness and mixed business, with trade up at times but the week overall poorer than usual.
Robert McCredie was discharged after arrest on Summer Street where he wore a night gown and mixed clothing. He gave conflicting stories but no crime, as Selectman Lucius Maynard found his dress suit and other cases were placed on probation or continued. Nastor Hellien paid $10 in court, John Countway, John Mahoney, Louis Miner received probation, and J Robinson’s case continued.
Friday noon a large man driving a big road violated laws near Parker and Summer streets. Special Officer Harry Chase confronted him, hustled him to the lockup, and placed him behind bars. Residents praise Chase and feel protected for the coming year.
The Marlboro chapter of the N A R D reportedly voted against program advertising. Local pharmacist Mr Dwinell says two of three druggists will continue advertising unless merchants as a group act, arguing town custom supports ads despite the association’s vote.
Mizpah Rebekah lodge entertained Thursday night with guests from Winona lodge West Acton and Magnolia lodge Hudson. The Mizpah officers appeared in new paraphernalia as the initiatory degree was conferred on five candidates followed by a salad supper.
C B Wainwright of Lemon City Florida writes manufacturers that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy works faster when taken in hot water. He reports it reaches the right spot instantly and delivers quick relief. For sale by Johnson's Pharmacy H J.
Maynard and Fitchburg clash on local grounds as the Massachusetts Central league opens. Maynard, batting first, declared at 72 for 8. Fitchburg finished 4 down with six to bat. Easthope and Fred Shaw starred for Maynard with notable fielding by Marsden Waterhouse. Barnett led Fitchburg with 19 not out plus solid support from Schofield and Richardson.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Div. 44 A. O. H. was formally instituted with 38 members. Marlboro lodge degree team conducted the ceremony and received praise for their work with visitors from Marlboro Clinton and others. Officers named include Mrs. James McCarthy president Miss May Campbell vice president Miss Katie Powers financial secretary Miss Margaret Murphy recording secretary Miss Agnes Waldron treasurer Miss Helen Coughlin sergeant at arms Miss Margaret Dineen sentinel Dr T H Grady physician. An excellent collation followed and officials spoke urging rapid membership growth and a thriving society.
The Ladies Benevolent Society held its annual gentlemen night at the Congregational church with a supper and officer elections. New officers chosen were Mrs. John McCleary president, Mrs. O S Fowler vice president, Mrs. Amory Maynard secretary, and Mrs. W H Gutteridge treasurer. Performances included vocal quintets by the Woodarts Baxter Bullard Haynes and readings by Mary Bowers.
Friday night assembly hall hosted a Sigma and Zeta debating society event with a large audience. The disputed resolution stated the United States should maintain a large standing army and the Zeta society won delivering the negative position. Judges were Mr and Mrs A L Faxon of Acton and Mr Snushall of Stow.
A Belle Plaine man’s friend suffered a swollen hand described as blood poisoning until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve drew out the poison and saved his life. The ad promotes the salve as best for burns and sores at Johnson’s Pharmacy Maynard and Willard’s Pharmacy South Acton at 25 cents.
The town debates increasing the police staff to three permanent officers to provide daytime protection. The appropriation failed at March, leaving Officer Connors traveling to Concord and Chief Sullivan with Officer Jones on morning duty only temporarily. The situation risks morning drunken disorder until funds are approved.
Magdalene chapter O E S entertained at Cooperative hall with a concert and ball. The Russell orchestra of Fitchburg played a renowned program drawing many locals and visitors. John W. Ogden led the floor with an arrangements committee including Mrs F P Flagg Mrs Mary Flood Miss Sara Mullin and Mr Mrs George H Hart.
Advert says one application relieves rheumatism pain and aids rest and sleep. Customers report lasting relief, including Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yum Yum who claims Chamberlain's Balm is the only remedy that relieves head to foot pain. For sale by Johnson's Pharmacy.
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