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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
4
The Enterprise, Marlboro Mass, publishes weekly on Wednesdays under H F Wilder as manager. Subscription rates are one year for 1, three months for 28 cents, and six months for 50 cents with postage included. Office is 161 Main Street Marlboro Mass.
One inch one week 750 each additional 25c Special rates for yearly advertisers Business notices in local columns 10c per line each insertion
On May 14 1907 the Shoe Machinery bill sailed through the senate 19 to 15 to engrossment with no debate. Senators listed as for or against include Bromberg Buttrick Cassidy Cox Galland Grimes Hayes Hall Jenney Leavitt Linehan Mitchell Morse Riley Salter Stevens Taft Vahey Wheatley for and Bullock Chace Clark Dean Donovan Faxon Feiker Garfield Johnscon Keith McLeod McMawman Prouty Sauster Williams against. Mitchell noted surprise at swift action while the Spanish War veteran bill failed 20 to 20 with Pres Chapple casting the deciding vote.
Boston reports Edward I. Lang a U S Marine private with two war records was found guilty of first degree murder after an under eight hour trial for killing Corporal Joseph Quinn at Guantanamo Bay. Lang received a life term with hard labor. In other items Colt fails to settle teamsters strike. nine buildings burned in Harrison Maine causing $50 000 loss.
Chinese students at Harvard organized a native play in the Harvard Union to aid famine sufferers in China. A considerable sum was raised. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that shippers may benefit from the lower rate when two rates exist between the same point. The Actors' Fund fair in New York ended, increasing the fund by 755000 dollars.
Summer weather prompts thoughts of warm weather attire. Read offers this week with two chances to purchase stylish economical shirt waist suits for ladies, ideal for summer wardrobes.
Auction copy offers 250 ladies white two piece suits made of fine linen finish duck. Skirts have seven gored seams with meral hem and a regulation shirt waist style detachable belt and collar. Medium sleeve with two button cuffs. Sold under $2.50 due to minor weaving imperfections scarcely noticeable. Neat serviceable street or house costume for summer wear.
A seller offers 150 colored gingham two piece suits in fine weave and patterns. Each suit praised for style and quality and priced at 3.50, advertised as direct from the maker for a low, value-driven sale.
A growing feature in the store catalog highlights the Ladies' Outerwear Department, the largest dedicated supply between Boston and Worcester. Shop offers include a wide range of coats and garments for the season.
A short promotional notice urges using good paint on rough surfaces where color has worn away. It claims brightening results with paint that offers beauty, smoothness, lustre, and durability, warning that poor paint shows plainly at any price.
Local visits by Mr. and Mrs. A B Cox of Norchester and C M Cox on Willow Street. Births include the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs H S Joslin of Beverly. Concord lodge I C O F initiations planned Thursday. Gen and Mrs Charles K Darling welcomed a newborn daughter. Richard Pendergast injured in BR M wreck at Littleton. Capt William Kelley returns to Concord to reside. Sab bath School Missionary association marks 70th anniversary next Sunday. Boston Traveler features Colonial Inn cut and auto roads guide. A horse owned by Charles H Pepper escaped near Elm Street causing minor damage. Concord high game vs Milton Academy postponed due to rain.
The notice lists names of individuals with a care of address or household headings including L. M. Baker W. Hanneford Leon Kibbie J. H. Pike C. A. Oliver and The Elms John Olsen Frank Roberts Charles Stanley Miss Chapin Helen Fay Georgia M. Lynch Ingrid Olsen Clara Pettigrew Josephine Ritchie Harriette Lawin Nellie Sullivan and others listed under care of H R Holmes Mrs Frank Morse.
A family expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers lightening sorrow after the death of their little girl. Mr. and Mrs. H. Joslin are named in the note. Two lines mention condolences from the Conners and Joslin families in Schenectady.
Warren Miller remains much as last week. Ed J. McClellan named letter carrier. John V. Chapman and family move to Chauncey Robbins farm East Acton. Post office rules require every delivery address to be numbered by July 1 or mail will not be delivered. A fire in the rear of the White Row caused concern Monday forenoon.
Classifieds note a domestic helper wanted for a three-adult household with plain cooking duties and good pay, addressed to F. C. B. Apply to Mrs. Luther Franks at 162 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction. A sideboard and dining table are also for sale.
Marlboro town notes list residents visiting relatives visiting Worcester and Webster areas. Attendees include Monahan from Leominster and Crafty at Worcester Hibernians meeting. Local movements feature Henry Cole moving furniture and Davis family funeral attendance, with many staying acute on civic events and employment changes.
A letter explains how different paints affect cost and coverage. It cites examples from Professor Irvine at Mercersburg and Geo W Brown, showing Devoe paint saves gallons and money over cheaper brands. The maker urges using Devoe through Towle and Kent.
There is nothing so good for sore muscles or lameness as Richardson's Embrocation by H. S. Richardson, pharmacist.
Obituary note recalls Herbert Rothwell Spencer born Boston 1878, raised in Concord, sailed in Asia after schooling, entered U S Revenue service in the Philippines, murdered December 23 1906 by illicit stillers. Body recovered after 48 days. praised as honest, diligent, and brave by teachers, employers, and friends.
The Harriman case, driver of the car that killed Frank B. Needham in East Lexington, was resumed Saturday. Ten witnesses were examined, Harriman found guilty of probable cause and bound over for the grand jury meeting the first Monday in June in 3000 dollars.
The Concord Golf club held a bogey handicap match on the links Saturday afternoon with two thirds the regular handicap. Beverly E. Jones won the match tied at even par after rounds of 41 and 43. Other scores included Charles Richardson 5 down G S Abbott 7 down F A Tower 8 down and several players with no cards.
The Town of Concord invites bids for swill and garbage collection from June 1, 1907, to June 1, 1908. The Board may reject any or all bids. Bids due by May 28, 1907. Contract form available at Chairman John M. Keyes’s office.
Local want ads seek a second girl for Mrs Theodore Chamberlin at 7 Lowell Road and an experienced houseworker for Mrs George W Hopkins at 31 Hubbard Street. Rentals include an eight room Barret Mill Road house with bath steam heat and electric light. Also offers picture framing at Vanderveer near the Post Office.
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