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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
10
A Boston newspaper column praises Roosevelt as the sole real representative against the political machine. It condemns both Republican and Democratic machines, argues for a Roosevelt ticket with Woodrow Wilson as second, and calls for one term for national and local leaders to end ward boss influence.
The Baptist Sunday School held its 66th anniversary with a report on the year’s classes and a graduation of seven girls from the primary department into intermediate classes. New officers were elected including Supt. B D Hall and treasurer Miss Vera Bradford.
At South Acton union temperance meeting Rev Crossland read scripture Rev Willis led prayer and R H Magwood of Boston spoke for about an hour with figures and Q A Florence Merriam has been a shut in by sickness for a week Sara Wood visited from Sharon on her way to parental home Daniel Cullinane takes on management of the fish route for S J Ineson building efforts advance at corner of Martin and West streets for the Acton Association A Maynard store sale and land tract purchase progress Lew Fullenton painting a new house for C H Fairbanks and supervising work at powder company sites Edward and Bobby West recovering from pneumonial illness Dame Rumor on Conant tenement now leased by a traveling man Dora Stearns of South Framingham visits Mrs N Welch on School Street F W Brackett drawing supervisor at National Art Convention in Baltimore Md George Stow of Boston visits Mrs Young Walter I Young back to work at A Merriam factory after a brief layoff due to illness
Miss Carrie Shapley and Mrs Frank Conant attend the Massachusetts Universalist convention in Brookline today and tomorrow. The blue Sunday school won the term’s prize and will receive a supper hosted by the Red side. The Ladies Social Circle plans a salad supper May 23 in the vestry. The Y P C U holds its annual fair in the vestry on May 29.
The Ladies' Social circle will hold a salad supper Thursday night in the entry from 6 to 7 30. An entertainment will follow the meal. The Ladies' Missionary society will participate in the evening event.
Ten Finnish residents left for Finland for the summer. Irene Martin stayed with the Tobeys in Newton. Margaret Coleman visited Mary Murphy in High Street. The Question club enjoyed a theatre party at the Plymouth, with dinner at Hotel Thorndike and a performance of Jimmy Valentine. Mrs. Sanderson hosted the club evening on Brooks Street. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Cullen Friday. Nellie May visited friends in Weymouth. Y P B society met at the high school with a paper by Mrs. Victor Peppard and solos by Grace Parkin. Urban visitors include the Hendersons of Lawrence. New Idea store promotion draws shoppers to its great sale. A reception for Rev A M Osgood will feature music and addresses at the M E church. Robert N Turner of Waltham to speak before the Men’s League. A. T. Haynes sold the Marlboro store to Avery Furniture Co. Kenneth Damien invited to Chicago convention. Priscilla club awarded Miss Agnes Robinson a handbag and a gold brooch on removal plans. Dance and moving pictures planned at Music Hall under Henry Gilroy. Veterans listed for memorial services at local schools. Kaleva Cooperative buys Cannon block for 16000 with high returns on stock and store profits driven by Matti Hekkla.
During a game at the Main Street school building on Friday Ralph Brown and Vincent Maley collided. Dr Grady treated Maley for a severe gash and Brown for knocked out teeth. Both boys remain able to play for their teams.
The Maynard Woman's club held its annual business meeting at the Masonic hall on Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. Charlotte Stockbridge as president and Mrs. Frances Hawkes as vice president. Other officers named are Mrs. Nellie Fowler rec. sec, Miss Gertrude Deane cor. sec, Mrs. Alfreda Batley treas, Mrs. Helen Siswick auditor. Department heads chosen include Mrs. Edna Peppard chair of the library department and Mrs. Fiera McCurda head of the philanthropic department.
The piece lists women on several committees including Mrs. Mary Sanderson reception Mrs. Lena McCleary entertainment Mrs. Jennie Haynes music and others. In the afternoon Master Harold Coolidge of South Acton resided whistling soles and refreshments were served.
Maynard defeated Marlboro on Tuesday night by 36 pins with a final score of 1372 to 1336. Martin of the visitors rolled the high single with 113 pins while Ed Billet led in three string totals with 28.9.
Rev. C. M. Southgate filled the Congregational church pulpit while Rev. Frederick N. Rutan was away for the 76th anniversary of his class at the Union Theological Seminary New York and inaugurating exercises at Princeton College. Rutan returned home today. Tuesday evening marks the Men’s Fraternal Society meeting with Robert N. Turner as speaker and officer elections. The group’s last meeting until October follows. Plans for a complimentary dance for St. Bridget’s workers by Rev. Walter Browne are set for a fine time.
LOST A bunch of Keys. Finder will please return to 12 Main st. FOR SALE Five touring car 40 horse power 4 door in fine running order newly painted Been run but about 5000 miles Will be sold at a bargain if sold quickly Box 135 West Acton. ADVERTISED LETTERS Ludwik Arcysz Amy Barnes Pekka Hilltunen Sim Herford Mrs Hanna Kerttula Marshall Keyes George La count Thos O'Brien Thos O'Connell Heino Tuomi Costanzy Waranowicz Stanislaw Witkowski
The passage claims apes lack counting beyond four, noting hunters in Transvaal hide in groups over four. When four depart, the apes are alerted and can be captured, illustrating limited numerical comprehension in these animals.
Advertisement pledges to pick up the family wash and return it fresh and clean, eliminating weekly washing hassles. Prices described as moderate.
A satirical collection notes a London fashion clash with a cannibal islands queen, a poet's farewell rejected by a paper, a witty sister act, and a Buenos Aires plant for using grasshoppers in fertilizer. It also cites bran as a cleaning aid and a Marie Corelli quote on will guiding choice.
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