14 May 1902
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
1
All material must reach the office of publication by Tuesday night to secure insertion in the same week. Earlier receipts prevent condensation or delay. news, advertisements, or subscriptions may be left with F. EB. Ganderson Riverside block, and subscriptions at BR. J Conghilin's news room.
Sunday visitors and guests noted across Maynard and nearby towns. Mentions include James McGill in Saxonville, W H Hines in Northboro, Miss Nettie Henderson, Edward McManus improving health, and others attending funerals, family gatherings, and social events. Mentions of local businesses, political candidates, and an upcoming athletic carnival with speaking events and art displays.
The Finn Temperance societies plan their annual convention in June 27 and 28 with about 28 societies expected. Music by the Maynard Finn band and others from Worcester Quincy and Fitchburg will accompany proceedings. A pace peer contest among bands will award three prizes.
Town notices report Officer Reno Bale visiting, residents with colds, rehearsal pauses for Grand Army concert, local events and visits by Miss Belle C Davis and Rev. George Andrews. Mentions ice at the reformatory fountain, a new club composed by local women, and deadlines for office submissions at H. L. Whitcomb’s bookstore.
Mr and Mrs Rufus A Macurda celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary with friends and relatives. Guests from Waltham Hollis Chelam Lowell Maynard and others attended a quiet gathering at their home with gifts including a refrigerator a parlor chair a rug linen towels and a silver cup. The evening featured a cordial reception and warm well wishes from attendees.
Henry Benson visits Washington area while houses on Sud road receive new coats. Theodore Chamberlain and others move into Robertson James' Main street home near the library. Firefighters respond to a blaze near Annsnack but get it under control after a brink incident. Apple blossoms peak as a country drive offers conservatory vibes. The tree warden cuts wild cherry trees along roads to prevent damage to cats and vehicles.
A major fire event sparked alarms across Elmhurst Farm and Walden woods. Chimney and under‑air fires required two alarms and drew railroad workers from Wadham to Fitchburg, with men from Lincoln and Concord aiding in containment. about 125 cords of wood burned.
The Travellers Class of Massachusetts Woman's Club meets for a spring excursion to Carlisle Pines. A barge departs Concord Library at 10 am for a round trip of 50 cents. If rain occurs the plan will be postponed.
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