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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

Page

6

Subscriptions and notices from the Post Office era

Fragmentary OCR shows a 1879 act reference with Walter A Mote as president and Walter P. Frye as treasurer. Mentions subscription price of $1.60 per year and a manager named Lawton. Limited readable details indicate a local or organizational notice about dues and post office related matters.

Walter A Mote Walter P. Frye NH. Lawton Ee Ee Postag Maynard Nay Aavenery Actén

Banquet Marked By Pleasant Fellowship Of Trinitarian Brotherhood

The Trinitarian Brotherhood annual meeting and banquet were held Tuesday evening in the church parlors. Officers elected: Leslie R. Moore president, Benjamin Moody vice president, secretary Charles H Towle, treasurer. The event featured remarks by Moore Moody Rev B S Winchester and William M Stevens. Members reported a prosperous condition. Guests included Mr and Mrs J A McCabe and daughter Helen and Miss Helen A Honea of Boston.

The Trinitarian Brotherhood Thomas Toad Leslie R. Moore Benjamin. Moody Charles H. Towle Treas Brotherhood C.H. Towle Dta Taelioes Young Indien Moore Moody Rev. B. 8 Winchester William M. Stevens J. A. McCabe Helen Helen A. Honea Boston 0. J. Castle

Classified notices and ads from Concord area

A jumble of small ads and notices for rent employment sale and wants in Concord and nearby towns. Items include advance pay telephones and rates for a line rental 100 lines and 6 words per TO LET apartment on Walden St reference to William A Stevens. WANTED live hens weekly 1000 buyers contact George A Dyer Marlboro. WANTED experienced maid for general housework in Concord address Henry D Coolidge Sudbury Rd Tel 15M. FOR SALE cheap two seated Beverly wagon motor for sale H P Holtzer Cabot Whitney Co Leominster. YOUNG MAN WANTED to learn engraving at Nudd's Engraving Boston. FOR SALE one day old chicks ready May 20 Barred Plymouth Rock Orono strain F L Garland Concord Jet Tel 241Y. HOUSES and over 21000 ft land for sale Browning. A YOUNG GIRL seeks nursery work Davis Court Concord. TO LET furnished room with electric lights and bath 2 Davis Court Concord.

Henry D. Coolidge Sudbury Rd Concord Mass Plymouth Rock Orono Strain F. Ll. Garland Concord Jet

Lusitania tragedy touches Concord as Seccombe family rumored dead

Town residents learn Elizabeth and Percy Seccombe reportedly perished in the Lusitania disaster. The pair, last seen in Concord at The Wayside, had winters there with their father Capt W S Seccombe once commanding the Cowarder Vephalotia. No confirmation yet. names appear among presumed victims. The article also notes local theater plans and a cast list for a three act farce titled Itza Comes to Stay.

Cy Seccombe Lusitania Concord Beccombes Mia Seccombe Jeff Peterboro Miss Seccombe von Seccombe Deal Nathaniel Hawthorn Daniel Lothrop W. 8. Seccombe Seccombes

Good Things Set Forth Annual Parish Supper

The First Parish held its annual supper on Tuesday with strong attendance. A committee served cold meats baked beans relishes coffee cakes and ice cream. After dining a parish business meeting heard annual reports.

C. Dumaine Charles G Kent Frederick Schull Mildred Edgarton Filizabeth Sandy Bartlett

Grange auxiliary holds busi ness meeting elects officers

The Grange auxiliary met in Grange hall Monday night and heard officer and committee reports from the past year. Officers elected for the coming term were Mrs. Joseph president, Mrs. Gran Holden vice president, Mrs. Be Lawrence secretary, and Mrs. Davis treasurer. A social hour followed with refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Andrew Peterson.

Grange Grange Hall Joseph Gran Holden Lawrence Davis Andrew Peterson

Brookline High Dominates Local Track Meet

Brookline High swept a Brookline Concord track meet with Captain Smith winning three events. Burtt ledBrookline with two firsts and two seconds while Oleson of Concord took the 880 yard dash. Smith won the 220 and 440 yard dashes and led in multiple events scoring for Brookline.

Brookline High Concord Harwood Oleson Capt. Smith Brookline Burtt Brooklines Cecil Smith B. H Bresth C. H Smith W. Dee Pree C. HB Hewitt Houghton Atkinson McCarthy B H. S A. Dee C.H. S Litchfield B. HB. S McAllister

Visitation plans and military updates from Concord area

Members of Willow Rebekah prepare for the Grand officers visitation Monday night in Concord at D. C. F. hall with supper preceding a meeting. Capt. Philip L. Schuyler is a candidate for a vacant promotion and other officers from Marlboro and Milford are noted. Memorial dedication for Col. Cyrus H. Cook shifts to the 23rd with Company I providing escort and Lowell parade plans for July 4. Armory construction progresses toward a November 1 dedication.

Willow Rebekah Grand Cers C. F. Hall George M. Baker Old Goncord Mass Pilgrim Hall Beacon ‘St Boston Philip L. Schuyler John H. MaMahon Schuyler Lincoln Concord 6Th Regt A. N. Payne Marlboro William G. Pond Milford Company 6Th Regiment Cyrus H. Cook Sleepy Hollow Lowell Tewksbury 8Th Infantry 6Th Infantry

Concord Ant Suffrage League Names New Officers

The Concord Ant Suffrage League held its annual meeting at the Gt Mrs Woodward Hudson venue last week. New members were enrolled, many young women joining. The afternoon featured an important election: chairman Mrs Woodward Hudson, vice chairman Mrs Pliny Jewell, secretary Mrs Prescott Keyes, assistant secretary in French, treasurer Mrs J Hboard, and a board of directors including Mrs Adams 24, Mrs Hollis Blake, Mrs William Wheeler, Mrs Arthur Holland, Mrs Robert Walker, Mrs Philip A. Davis, Mrs A H Newman, and Mrs G A Tewksbury.

Concord ‘Ant+Suffrage league Woodward Hudson Woodward, Hudson Pliny _ Jewell Prescott Keyes Treas J. H Ies. Adams Hollis Blake William Wheeler Arthur Holland Robert Walker Philip A. Davis A. H. Newman G. A. Tewksbury

Brahm's Requiem Presented by Concord Chorus

Brahm's Requiem, led by Thomas W. Sur, will be performed Sunday afternoon May 30 at the First Parish Meeting House. A 35-voice Concord chorus and a large orchestra will accompany tenor F. S. Lowell in solos. The event promises a splendid rendition expected to draw audiences from Concord, surrounding towns, and Boston.

Brahm Thomas W. Sur Concord Band Lowell Num Bers Mr. Sur

Memorial services at First Parish on 234

J memorial services will be held in the First Parish Meeting House on lay morning the 234. Veterans of the Civil and can wars will attend morning worship at the invitation of the pastor Rev. Loren B. Macdonald.

Loren B. Macdonald

Pulpit at Trinitarian Church Sets Sunday Messages

The Trinitarian Church announces Sunday services in the pastor's charge with morning topic The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven and evening topic The Whosoever of Confession and Denial of Christ. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with Friday topic Present Day Opportunities for Christian Service. Welcome to all services.

Christ Christian Endeavor

Young Peoples Religious Union Meeting in Concord

The Middlesex Federation affiliate holds its annual meeting in Concord this Saturday with 100 representatives expected. Activities include a 1 pm church gathering at Andrew's School, a 4 pm business session, a 6 pm basket supper and dancing.

Young Peoples’ Religious Union of Middlesex Federation Concord Andrew’s

Old Concord Chapter D A R Holds Annual Meeting

The Old Concord chapter of D A R met at the Chapter House on Saturday. Mrs. Baker retires from the office beloved by members after three years and a life tenure is rejected. The chapter reduced its debt and plans a summer tearoom rental. Delegates to the Boston spring conference were named. Officers for the coming year were elected including Regent Mrs. George R. Blinn and Vice Regent Mrs. C S Fowler.

Old Concord Continental Congress Washington Boston Geo. R. Blinn George M. Baker C. 8. Fowler Herbert B. Hosmer Treas Alice J. Johnson Elmer E. Shattuck Virginia Sanderson Ellen A Caroline P. Holden Tte Conant Alfred EB. McCleary

Wainwright Dow Scorer in Medal Play

Saturday at the Country and Wainwright was the low scorer in best selected nine holes medal play. The scores mention Rev. Frederic Gin of Arlington in a May event at a Meeting House.

Wainwright

Concord By Laws Require Fireproof Linings In New Buildings

Town of Concord adopts building by laws dated May 3 1915 requiring smoke flues to be lined with clay and terra cotta up to the top and no nails or wood within an inch of chimneys. Walls and partitions must be fire stopped two inches thick, and hot air pipes in partitions must be sheet metal lined or wrapped in asbestos. Signed by Selectmen Balou Shattuck Hunt.

AU Ballou ER B. Shattuck George W. Hunt

Young People Epworth League Holds Convention in Cotscotd

About 60 delegates from the Norwegian Danish district Epworth League will meet at Cotscotd M E church from May 29 to June 1. Twelve preachers are expected and a gospel tent will be secured for all sessions. Rev Dillon Bronson will open with a stereopticon lecture on My trip through Yellowstone Park. The public is invited in honor of Student M S Haver who has returned to Northwestern University. A good turnout is anticipated and refreshments will be served.

Epworth League Cotscotd M. E. Church Dillon Bronson Yellowstone Park Nortwestern University School of Theology Evanston Haver

Methodist Church Welcomes Community With Thursday Feast

A welcome feast is planned for Thursday evening the 13th in the vestry of the Methodist Church. Members are invited to attend and share in the meal and fellowship.

Kerosene Paste Fife Kindler Opinion Note

Henry Norton discusses a novel kerosene paste and its claimed safety and sufficiency for starting a meal. The fragment suggests opinions on formulation and constitency without further context or corroborating details.

Henry Norton

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