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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
3
Maynard residents report new Ford vehicle purchases and arrivals of tar via street department. Local performances and community meetings fill the week with church choirs, Elks, A O H divisions, drama club, and Magdalene chapter events shaping social life.
Allan Howard acquires a third interest in Wilcox & Chandler river operations and the firm becomes Chandler & Howard. Service to start May 28 with a timetable to be published in The Enterprise. A new launch with 50 passenger capacity will aid rush hours and connect with the Lake Boon boat where feasible.
Joseph Singleton writes from the Canadian Northwest that he is settled and expects to like the country. He notes vast country to like and rapid growth will soon fill the land. He adds that it took Mr Bingleton's furniture five weeks to reach Maynard.
The Maynard Business Men's Club held its May meeting Tuesday evening with Harold Parker of the state highway commission presenting on the three departments under his care: highways telephones and automobiles. A committee was appointed to confer with American Woolen Co. officials about cheaper commercial lighting. Ten one dollar prizes were set for school children maintaining the best gardens. Launch for sale Chandler & Howard.
A tense exchange unfolds as a large man demands blunt insults from a slim gentleman. The diplomat replies that the caller has courage of his convictions, highlighting a clash of boldness and restraint in a sharp exchange from a Chicago Record-Herald item.
Edward J Harrington Go will auction the B C Loring estate at 24 Grove St Concord Junction on Saturday May 14 at 4 PM. The property near Reformatory station includes hardwood floors a stable with three stalls a carriage room a cemented cellar 45000 feet of land fruit trees berry beds and an asparagus bed. Terms require 100 paid to auctioneer at sale with balance to be arranged through the auctioneer or B C Loring.
Diamond Paving Company advertises gravel roofing tar and concrete sidewalks crossings and cellar bottoms with all work guaranteed. Office at the corner of Brigham and Park streets Hudson Mags Tel Con Box 843 prompts all mail orders attended.
Merchants press for moving payments from Saturday to Friday night or Monday after a recent license rollout. An Assabet mill official declined the proposal while Enterprise notes license-related shop trade impacts. Mill officials say business interests should have weighed effects earlier and warn against selective concessions.
Selectmen issued various licenses including motor boats, bowling alleys, pool halls, and victuallers. Junk dealers hesitated due to a $25 fee, as Max Blatt and competitors advocate lowering junk license costs amid rising living expenses and demand for old iron and rags.
The Marlboro and Hudson board of selectmen surveyed a tar and gravel road on Wednesday at the urging of the state highway commission. Impressed, they plan to finish Summer St with the mix, and the commission aims to build 40 miles of similar highways statewide this year.
William H. Lord of Stow is mentioned as a Republican candidate for representative in the 10th district this fall. With his return to politics, opposition weakens and he is seen as gaining strength in Stow. Some say if he runs, Democrats might as well endorse him for likely victory.
The Belmont game saw the high school team win 10 to 3, marking their third straight victory. The squad, once discouraged, showed grit and resilience, proving they have plenty of sand this season despite past setbacks.
The Optometrical bill supported by H. P. N. Dahl did not pass the house this week. It aimed to create a state commission to examine aspiring opticians similar to the boards for pharmacy and other professions. The defeat suggests the passage of harsher laws remains possible.
George Me Minack unveils a dog he acquired from Roosevelt's Africa hunting expedition. The animal has absorbed Republican ideals and often debates politics with Minack, causing it to dart away during the hunt scene.
The piece outlines party strategies around the upcoming congressional race in Fitchburg and surrounding towns. It notes Republicans aiming to sideline Tirrell, potential candidates like Perley Hall and J Lovell Johnson, and possible Senate contenders including Rep. Bayley. Democrats discuss ex Senator Mitchell and Rep. Pope, whose stance on the federal income tax sparks debate about his congressional chances.
A Sunday forest fire at Lake Boon near Maynard menaced cottages along the western shore. Volunteers fought the flames, with a cottage by the Assabet river destroyed. Chief Woodard barely saved his own home as winds and brush drove the fire. Local cottagers plan better protection. Maynard football joins the New England league this fall.
Town dispute over M B church licenses may go to court as church members warn of legal action. Police protection and nuisance prevention under new patrol plans are being discussed to curb saloon activity near the street.
The annual meeting in the church elected officers Mary McCleary president and others including Mrs Newton as vice president Mrs Lawton secretary and Mrs George teridge treasurer The charity fee and custodians were noted along with committee members like Mrs Jennie Phail Mrs Helen Bent Curtis Augustus Newton and Mrs Hunt Supper was served for members that evening.
Friday night was quiet as Ian Woolen Co sticks to plan to pay off by Saturday morning under town license rules. Various departments monitor the observance and extra staff handle the surge in Saturday afternoon business.
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