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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

7

Departure of Rev Robichaud from St Marys Parish

Rev Robichaud, curate of Rt Parish, left for a promotion in France after arriving by the 2.12 train on May 14. St Marys parishioners regret his departure but praise his years of service. He had come seven years ago from Farnham PQ to replace Rev Lacroix and will be missed by Rev J C Caisse the parish pastor and the parish community.

Rt. Parish O'Connnell St. Mary's Robichaud Farnham P.Q

Funeral for Mrs Lizie Patterson Copeland Held at Home

The funeral for Mrs. Lizie Patterson Copeland was held at her home 14 R. Foshay with Reverend from First Baptist officiating and Mrs. Arthur Pickering singing. Bearers included Benjamin F. Copeland Burton L. Morton Merrill Speare and Everett Banks. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery amid floral tributes from family friends and church members.

Lizie Patterson Copeland R. Foshay First Baptist Church Arthur Pickering Benjamin F. Copeland Burton L. Morton Worcester Merrill Speare Everett Banks Maplewood Cemetery F. A. Aubuchont Simeon Viass Tiney Clough Stephen Smith Addie Kenney Walter Williams E. H. Ellis Baptist Church Circle of Baptist Church Pinks Wnelle M. C. Davis Rideout Wm. T. Pine Nan Waster Minnie Chute Melvin Larkin Club Geo. Merriam and Family Arthur Banks Edmund Sowerby Coyle

Children Night Observed by Ladies Auxiliary

O H hall hosted the division annual children night with about 200 children performing a program under supervision. The event featured a grand march Celtic chorus recitations swing song piano solos and various acts by young performers delivering lively numbers to enthusiastic applause.

O. H. Hall

Resignation of Rev M R Foshay At Local Baptist Church

At a regular church meeting Rev M R Foshay read his resignation effective July 1. The pastor since arriving from Norwood about a year ago is praised for leadership and growth of the church. He will move to the First Baptist Church of Manchester New Hampshire with a higher salary, seen as a gain for another church.

M. R Charles W. Nourse Tog Beptot Aesty The Baptist Church Norwood Foshay First Baptist Church of Manchester N. H Incme

Young Doctor Returns From Tennessee State Medical University

Arthur Courtemanche son of Mr and Mrs Pierre Courtemanche returns from Nashville Tennessee where he graduated from Tennessee State Medical University and now holds the title of M D He studied in local public schools Nashua NH Holy Cross Worcester Tufts medical college and completed further work in the south He will leave for Peterson New Jersey on June first to begin hospital work.

Arthur Courtemanche Pierre Courtemanche Nashville Tenn Tennessee State Medical University Nashua N. H Holy Cross College Worcester Tufts Medical Peterson, N. J

Surprise 21st Birthday Party for Harry Butler

Friends gathered at Harry Butler's Highland street home Thursday evening to celebrate his 21st birthday. Warren Piper presented a handsome signet ring, and Mrs. Butler and daughter Lois served a dainty collation as the party wrapped up late with best wishes for the host.

Harry Butler Highland St Butler Warren Piper Lois

Local Charity Sees Many Gifts and Calls During Day

The message notes a flurry of calls and gifts to Mrs. Dansteau with many supporters including Mrs. Charles Seymore of South Sudbury and her seven children. It mentions Mrs. Caleb as a recipient of numerous gifts and bouquets.

Dansteau Charles Seymore South Sudbury Caleb

Funeral for Miss Melina Auger Held at St Mary's

Miss Melina Auger died after a long illness and funeral services were held Monday at 8 am in St Mary’s church. Rev Joseph Robichaud officiated with Gregorian chant by the choir. She leaves five sisters including Mrs Ward of the cloistered order in Trois Rivières and Mrs Charles L’Oiseau of Hector. Bearers were Edward, Alfred, Hector, Marjorie Auger, and Alfred Lasage. Buisson was the funeral director.

Melina Auger Hormidas Lesage Versailles Ueer Louisville P. Q Ward Trois Ri Charles L’oiseau Hector Marjorie Attoor Thin City Col Fitedsheame Montreal

Fragmentary note on geese in India near Bates

A partial text references a person from India and Bates near a location with eight geese. The readable portion mentions months and a geographic hint but lacks a clear event or full context.

Is & Te Bates O ‘Migs India

Odd Fellows and Rebekah Celebrate Founding Anniversary

A Marlboro lodge and Star of Hope Rebekah lodge jointed to mark the United States Odd Fellows anniversary held Friday night. Clark College Musical clubs performed to an appreciative audience of Odd Fellows and Rebekah families with encores and varied numbers followed by a social with ices and cake.

Lodge of Odd Fellows United States Odd Fellow Marlboro Lodge Star of Hope Rebekah Lodge Annie Brigham Hazel Barden Marguerite Jackson Mary

Instructive Albany Trip Aims at Bermudes Asphalt

Supt L N Richer of the highway department Alderman J M Hurley and Councilman Carl Walker returned Sunday from Albany where they studied Bermudes Asphalt Co products used in state road construction. They viewed the capitol area scarred by recent fire, noting the building’s warlike appearance amid ongoing state business.

L. N. Richer Highway Department J. M. Hurley Carl Walker Albany Bermudes Asphalt Co State Road Althat Capitol Ring

License Commission Visit Clears License Suspension Rumors

Report claimed officials planned to suspend a liquor dealer license but no action followed. The visit to liquor selling venues last Thursday led commissioners to warn retailers not to take or place liquor orders by phone or other means. Buyers must personally visit or call on licensed premises to purchase liquor for carryout.

Wood visits birthplace of Des Moines native Carl I. Wood

Carl I. Wood of Wood Thrasher Co. Des Moines Iowa visits his uncle Stillman P. Wood at 21 Highland Street. A native of the city he was born in Robin Hill district and left when a few months old. He supports the commission form of government and called on friends of his father during a Des Moines visit.

Carl I. Wood Wood Thrasher Co Des Moines Iowa Stillman P. Wood Highland St Wood Robin Hill City Hall

Massive forest fire devastates hundreds of acres near Marlboro

A Sunday blaze scorched over 200 acres across Marlboro Southboro and Northboro, badly threatening land owned by John A Frye John L Byard George Fisher and William Martin. Firefighters led by Assistant Chief W A Berry battled the flames as wind shifted, with St. Marks students helping and wells running dry under the heat.

Marlboro Southboro Northboro John A. Frye John L. Byard George Fisher William Martin John A Frye

Unexpected Celebration Marks 26th Wedding Anniversary

The Lemays hosted kin and close friends at their Lincoln Street home to mark 26 years of marriage. Guests gifted three parlor chairs and Mrs Lemay received 50 in gifts as a musical social evening followed with vocal and piano performances by local residents.

Henry Lemay Joseph Lemay Henry Vaillancourt Hercule Levitre Jos. Lemay Mise Emma Goulet Blanche Moineau Ludovic Coombs Ovila Moineau Joshua Lemay Adelard Lemay Emma Goulet Mary. Vaillanco

Funeral Held for Mrs Eliza Fortin in Spencer

Mrs Eliza Fortin age 73 died at her daughter Mrs James Kane on Washington Street after a short illness. She moved to Spencer two months ago from Brockton. Survived by three sons Joseph Fortin Charles and Willam and five daughters Mrs Joseph Lachapelle Mrs Horace Charland Mrs Flavien Brousseau Mrs Nap Berthiaume and Miss Lena Fortin. Funeral held Monday in Spencer.

Eliza Fortin James Kane Washington St Brockton Joseph Fortin Charles and Willam Joseph Lachapelle Horace Charland Spencer Flavien Brousseau Southbridge Nap. Berthiaume Providence R.J Lena Fortin Fortin

Firemen's Relief to Mark 25th Anniversary in November

The Firemen's Relief association plans its 25th anniversary celebration in November after a Monday meeting presided by President John E. Carey. Treasurer Fred L. Rice reports $4100 in funds and 79 members, with officers elected including Carey as president and E C Minehan as vice president.

Firemen’s Relief Association John E. Carey Fred L. Rice Treasury E. C. Minehan Irving H. Fay Board of Reasnaliioen Thomas Pumphrey George McGee Michael Manning Fred Hayden Bilton Howe John W. Keane

Go South Young Man Advised by Albee

C H Albee endorses Champ Clark’s urging to go south rather than west. He states he has traveled from the south Sunday and believes the region offers great opportunities for young men to engage in real business in one of the largest and most active sections of the country.

Champ Clark Horace Greeley C. H. Albee United States

Honor for B. D. Howe at Franklin summer school

B D Howe is contracted to deliver a lecture to students at Mrs. B Ware's summer school in Franklin on July 19. The engagement reflects the high regard for him across the state and underscores Mrs. Ware's agricultural program as a leading institution.

B. D. Howe

Something New in Speed Line Stunts

Barber Toney Barney, at 30 Main St, claims to outlighten rivals with 2 minute shaves and rapid barbering feats. He recently shaved five men and gave five haircuts in under thirty minutes, promising quick work without sacrificing speed despite travel disruptions.

Toney Barney Main St Mr. Barney Barney Fairbanks Middlesex Square

Prizes Announced for Potato Corn Gardening Contest

The local contest lists prizes for best home gardens with blue ribbons for 60 top and red ribbons for 75 runners up. Gold awards include five at 2.50 and ten at 1.00. yard improvements and club yields also prize gold, with varied amounts for front and back yard categories and fruit and flower clubs.

Potato Club Corn Club Dahiia Club Astor Club Astors

This Speaks for Itself The Bangor News on Local News Value

The Bangor News argues local home newspapers are the best source of reliable news after a recent fire exposed how Boston and New York papers fail to serve readers. It notes many people rely on distant papers but face disruption when disaster strikes, urging support for home journalism.

Bangor News Bangor Boston New York Ae. Cathetes Courier Citizen

Attendants at Wentboro Insane Hospital Owe Court Fines

City Marshal Mitchell condemned hospital attendants P Hurley Walter Browne and William Daley for drunkenness assaulting an officer and disturbing the peace. Hurley and Browne fined ten and six dollars. Daley five dollars. Daley claimed prior work at a mill and Bennington Vermont. Trial included testimony from Officer Burke and Sergeant Crotty at Marlboro.

Wentboro Insane Hospital John F. Mitchell P. Hurley Walter I. Browne William B. Daley J. W. McDonald Mitchell Hurley Browne Daley T. Henry Burke Princess Theatre Main Florence Sts Offcer Burke Marlboro Crotty P. F. Crotty Lameon Ivan Brigham Burke Offcer Brigham State Hospital Judge McDonald

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Joseph Rbbichaud Frances Cassily Little Girls William, Dalton Annie Fisher de Grenier Poshay New Jersey Harry "Butler Ome Indi Farah “Eaeretmeet Noble F. Simpson Clark College Glee Club Geibel Fiend” Rockel Mr. Whiting Whiting Sawyer Jessie Smith Lillian Alee Sete K. of P Pythian Hall Myra Silver Margaret Findley Joseph Thimoneau M. J. Martin John T. Tucker John A. Rice Roy McKay Ladd Sunday Evenin Mrs. Lemay South Young Man
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