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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

3

Maynard News Highlights From Gard Ner to Maynard

Local notes report Miss Jessie Bell visiting Gard ner and Louis Broors in Boston. John F Gariion heads to Philadelphia for work. various residents spend weekends in Watertown Lawrence and Worcester. A new flag pole at Bancroft street school. Maynard House innholders license granted. Swastika club dance set for Cooperative hall. Memorial services planned. cricket and baseball results. railroad extension work and mill operations update.

Louis Broors Boston John F. Gariion Philadelphia Louis Hannon Watertown Town Bella Smith Springfield Nantucket Fred Sims Acton Acton St Charlestown Timothy Shea Providence George H. Creighton Margaret. Joyce South Framingham Minnie Rosalie Shea Mary Shea Glendale Albert Davis Stottsville N. Y William Crossley Keene, N. H Blas Severson George Stockwell Main St Maynard's Hill Charles Connors Charles Bradley Worcester Graham Forgie Westvale James Moynilian Holliston John Wagner Joseph Bisbee Full Maynard Keene N. H Ins McPherson Lake Boon Maynard Cricket Club Fitchburg L. A. and M Faulkner Mills Lowell Charles Poutasse Weston P. J. Sullivan Bertha Rice Gardner Lena Haynes Dr. Underhill Groton Robert W. Carter William §.MecKenzie Beverely Arms Robert Veitch

Congregational Men’s League elects officers at annual meeting

The Men’s League of the Congregational church held its annual meeting on Tuesday night electing Clifford Cheney as president Fred H Axford as vice president J H Swayne as secretary Albert Larkin as treasurer and Martin De Witt O B Fowler and G H Gutteridge as advisory board The reports praised the club’s strong condition noting substantial expenditure on benefits and dues cancellations during hard times with a healthy treasury The group will not meet again until fall.

Men’s League of the Congregational Church Clifford Cheney Fred H. Axford J. H. Swayne Albert Larkin Martin de Witt Fowler G. H. Gutteridge Treasury

Unity circle basket party at Odd Fellows hall

Members of Unity circle of the C. of F. entertained many friends at a basket party in Odd Fellows hall Monday night. Guests included the degree staff of Pride of the Forest circle Marlboro and the young ladies performed a fine floor-work exhibition appreciated by all attendees.

Richard Murphy John Hancock Life Insurance Co Ayer and Shirley George H. Creighton Hudson Lodge of Odd Fellows Maynard Marlboro Lodge Magdalene Chapter Grand Chapter Boston Margaret Kelley Mary Kelley Concord Unity Circle C. of F Odd Fellows Hall Pride of the Forest Circle of Marlboro

Call for Rigid Examination By Opticians Committee

H. P. N. Dahl of this town serves on a committee for the New England association of opticians to press a bill in the current legislature. The measure would require strict exams for eye examiners, plus good moral character and solid business standing. It is expected to elevate the profession and follows New York’s recent passage of a similar statute.

H. P. N. Dahl New England Association of Opticians New York

Selectmen Consider Permit for Public Boxing Exhibits

Local organizers of a public boxing event seek official sanction from the selectmen who have taken the request under advisement. The proponents are described as reputable local men who promise no objectionable content.

Local electrician touts Nernst lamp by Eugéne Dawson

An advertised notice promotes Eugéne Dawson for electrical work claiming speedy neat results. The copy invites readers to inspect the Nernst lamp and its benefits through his service in Aynard.

Eugéne Dawson

Dissolution Notice of H. J. Dwinell & Co. Partnership

The copartnership of Harley J. Dwinell and Wilder Macard of Maynard Massachusetts dissolves by mutual consent. All debts to the firm are to be paid to the continuing partner Harley J. Dwinell who assumes all liabilities. Maynard Mass May 1 1908.

Harley J. Dwinell Wilders, Macurda Maynard County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts H. J. Dwinell &Co Harley J.dwinell Wilder X. Macard Maynard, Mass

Maynard Woman's Club Names New Officers After Season

The Maynard Woman's Club closed a flourishing season with an annual meeting. Officers elected include Lizzie Howe president Emma Haynes vice president Pearl Swain recording secretary Florence Lawton corresponding secretary and May Newton treasurer. Other posts covered by multiple members with carnations chosen as the club flower.

Maynard Woman's Club Mmss ‘Eilen Hmerson Congerd Florence Salisbury Ivy Pierce Lizzie Howe Emma ‘Haynes Pearl C. Swain Florence Lawton May Newton Lida Hart Flro@ Macurda Feodore Reed Nellie M. Fowler Annie Lawton Addie Holt Jenile Randell Nellie Veitch Louise Bellows Emma Perkin Hattie M. Harwood Agnes Silloway Kate Warren

Bell System valuation shows overcapitalization relief and wide reach

The American Telephone and Telegraph Company report finds tangible property value at 486.3 million dollars, 34.5 million above obligations yet 4.2 million below book value, implying strong asset backing. It notes per line value around 160 dollars, broad public account transparency, and profits from apparatus rental. The system operates about 18 million daily exchanges and plans rapid network expansion to cover the nation further.

Pres. Roosevelt American Telephone and Telegraph Company Bell System Iomer Bell Companies Tis Associated Companies Board of Engineers LaFollette United States Bell

SIZING If UP Promise of Some Red Hot Battles The Fall

Political maneuvering fills the 10th Middlesex district as Democrats weigh Keefe versus Mahoney and Duane for state roles. Republicans eye McCleary and Holmes amid caucus bets while Maynard Democrats back Senator Mitchell for Congress. A governor bid gathers local sentiment for Senator Vahey as fall contests loom.

10Th Middlesex Hudson Keefe Mahoney Fred EB. McCleary D. Holmes Mr. Holmes Maynard J. J. Mitchell Congress Tirrell Mitchell Vahey

Annual Meeting of Ladies Benevolent Society

The annual meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational church was followed by supper and entertainment. Officers elected include Mrs Jo McCleary president, Mrs Garfield vice president, and several other posts filled by local women. The program featured songs, a recitation, piano pieces, a playette, and a performance by the high school orchestra.

Bers Ladies Benevolent Skesty Congregational Church Busiess Mra Jo McCleary Garfield Sath Lawton George” Gutteridge Holmes BR. O. Carlton Joel Butterworth F. Hunt George Newton Jospeh Singleton Martha Garfield Tie Bent Curtis Jennie O Fhall Alexander Pettigrew Augustus Newton Edward Nemley John Lawton Mra, Pred “Paylor Mae Joseph Singleton Alonso Green Laura Woodart Im Rwayne George News J. M. Hels Lows W. X. Macurda Mee H. Gutteridge Emma Bit Neba Taylor Madeline Plage Misa Pauline Bent Pt Lawton Oroh Tra

Priest Prosecutes Lawyer In Bond Embezzlement Case

Karl Fochler, arrested in New York on embezzling 10000 in Vienna bonds from 1906. Rev Fr Guselinski accuses Fochler of taking 10000 of bonds for fees after depositing 20000 of American securities. Austrian courts ordered return, Fochler fled to America. Brother suspects foul play and autopsy ordered. He was 77 and known as a pool room promoter and bookmaker.

New York Karl Fochler Vienna Guselinski Fochler Foehler America Theodore Allen the” Allen Clarence E. Owen Alleh

Maynard High School Reinstated on Approved List

Maynard high school remains on the approved list for a three year term after success of local graduates in college entrance work. Principal J. H. Swayne was notified last Saturday. This return to approval suggests local schools continue to produce college capable students.

C. J Maynard High N. B J. H. Swayne

Health Board Tours Town and Issues Notices

The board of health completed its town tour and sent notices to property owners urging community benefiting changes. They were well received and found many locations in bad condition. A second tour is planned in about three weeks to verify compliance.

Board of Health

Maynard and Worcester Clash In Early Cricket Duel

Maynard cricket club opened the season with a hard fought match against Worcester. Worcester edged Maynard 36 to 24 as the visitors' form showed promise while Worcester’s pace and power proved decisive.

Maynard Worcester

Have Nest Egg Junior Class Plans Spring Trip

The junior class at the high school organized a committee to raise funds for a spring trip to Washington. They held a successful Friday dance at Cooper Hall with Newell's Orchestra Marlboro providing music. Matrons Mrs Perry Mrs Sully and Mrs Lawton oversaw arrangements.

Rasington Tee Louis Sullivan Aloysius McGrail Grace Bishop Ning Clark Margaret Wallace Newell Marlboro L. Perry Mia. P. x Sully Samuel Lawton

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