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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

5

Weekend visits and travel notes fill local scene

A long list of residents spent weekends with family and friends in nearby towns including Plymouth Medford Danvers and Boston. Navy day celebrations and high school events were attended by local youths and city police boosted patrols for Saturday.

George Morris Jr James Tobin Boston Alberta Taylor Fre H Tuttle Danvers Joseph Dineen Charlestown Navy Yard Sadie King John King David Lemoine Lowell John White Percival Jr Annie Griswold Terryville

Mothers Day Services Fill M E Church In Worcester

Taxed to utmost capacity, the M E church welcomed mothers on Mothers Day with worship led by Rev. A Morrill Osgood who preached on Salute Rufall chosen of the Lord and his mother and mine. The Ho worth league celebrated its 27th anniversary with welcomes from Albert Hod ges and Miss Margaret Gates and an address by W Jones of Fitchburg on A New Creature. Choirs rendered anthems and a quartet sang.

M. E. Chuch Emannuel Taylor Mimi ‘Greenhalghe May Nelson M. B. Home Wm. Naylor Ia. Z Lloyd A. Morrill Osgood Ho‘worth League Albert Hodges Epworth League Margaret Gates W. Jones Fitchburg

Will Dispose of Stock by Miss Clara Rainville

Miss Clara Rainville will dispose of her stock and retire from the millinery business after seven years at the Main Street store. Her medical advisor recommended a change as the confinement of business attention was undermining her health.

Clara Rainville Mainst

Regular Div. 44 A. O. H. Meeting Friday

The Div. 44 A. O. H. held a regular meeting in Masonic hall Friday evening. One membership application was received and Wm. Moyniham was elected delegate to the State convention in Lowell on August 23.

Masonic Hall Wm. Moyniham Lowell

Transfers and local notices noted in area brief

Gustavuson transfers from National Express Co. to Fitchburg division as Boston Marlboro messenger. Prescott moves Boston to Binghamton run starting Saturday. Assabet mills payroll Friday about 34000 dollars. Anderson and McCleary join SBBE. Local social visits and club events detailed. Drawer-ins union to show film June 7 in Colonial hall. Maynard lodge degree work at Hudson lodge. LOAM for sale and Garden Park lots marketed by Bisbee & Nealey. Cut out slip for Foley & Go.

National Express Co Boston Marlboro Fitchburg Harry Prescott Bingham‘ton N. Y Assabet Mills A. J. Anderson Hudson McCleary Mr. Russell Sunapee N. H Charles Stanley Fred Morris Drawer-ins’ Union Colonial Hall Mildred Comeau Theresa Carney Help of Christians Church Concord Junction Maynard Lodge Hudson Lodge

Memorial Day Monument Fund Drive Urges Public Support

A historical plea calls for Memorial Day funds to complete a monument honoring soldiers and sailors. The article notes dwindling G A R veterans, outlines contributions and a June concert by Miss Anna Holt, and urges lodges unions and communities to raise 1000 to 1500 dollars by May 30.

G A. R Maymird Agd Anna ‘Holt Rev. &. Morrill’ Osgood H J. Dwinell Treas Anna Holt A. D. Holt James J. Hillérty Arewaut A. Morrill’ Osgood H. J. ‘Dwinell Miss. Anns Holt James J. Hilferty

Tony Distasio Hosts Surprise Birthday Gathering

Tony Distasio proprietor of the Distasio pure food market on Main Street enjoyed a surprise party Wednesday evening after returning from Boston. Friends and neighbors filled his home as the Colonial Orchestra played and guests shared refreshments. Attendees included W. H. Mill and many others, with vocal and harp selections by local performers and a festive collation to close the evening.

Tony DiStasio Boston Tony di Tony W. Ht. Mill Tessie Lites James Farrell Hugh Connors Joseph Mitchell C. Capozzoli Lewis Caposzoli Josephine Distasio Charles Distasio A. Distasio

Large attendance at Sewers' union meeting sets date

The Sewers' union held a crowded Thursday evening meeting in Cannon's hall. Committees were named to plan a members only entertainment dance and supper for the next gathering on June 8 with Mrs Frank Prue and Misses Ellen McKinnon Elizabeth McCarthy Nettie Reynard and Lottie Ryan on the entertainment committee.

Sewlers’ Union Cannon's Hall Frank Prue Ellen McKinnon Elizabeth McCarthy Nettie Reynard Lottie Ryan

Methodist Church Hears Speakers and Meetings This Week

Rev A Morrill Osgood presides at a Wednesday 7 30 service with Samuel Parker in charge and a solo by Mrs C H Stanley. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets Thursday at the parsonage and the Parsonage Aid Society next Thursday May 25. A salad supper is planned Saturday 5 30 to 7 in the church vestries. A Sunday report on attendance at Saratoga Springs quadrennial conference is due at 10 45. Sunday 7 pm marks the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society anniversary with speaker Mrs George F Washburn of Brookline.

A. Morrill Osgood Christian Fellowship Samuel Parker C. H. Stanley Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Parsonage Aid Society Saratoga Springs George F. Washburn Brookline

Reel’s Granges Glasses Offer Clear Sight and Relief

Don’t suffer headaches from weak eyes. Reel’s Granges glasses promise to rest tired eyes and banish headaches. Free consultation and moderate prices offered. glasses fitted to individual defects for new sight and improved comfort.

Gos Cam

Selectmen Meeting Yields Licenses for Drug Sellers

In a local meeting the selectmen discussed licensing for sixth class druggists. Officials noted licenses issued to P. H. Deliee Meee Bs Wilder and X. Macurda amid ongoing association matters.

Se. Association P. H. Deliee Wilder X. Macurda

Foley Kid Filleston Relief Claims In Letter

Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois reports relief from nighttime bladder discomfort and rheumatic pains after using Foley Kid Filleston. He notes prior symptoms included aching joints and muscle stiffness and says the relief began after beginning the remedy.

Foley Henry Rudolph Carmi

Class Dancing Session Resumes at Candor's Hall

The junior class resumed dancing school under Miss Bertha Burke of Manitoro in Candor's Hall last Wednesday. Weekly meetings are planned until school closes, with admission limited to high school members.

Bertha Burke Manitoro Candor

Bill Passed Transporting Liquor Through Non License Towns

Legislation regulating transport of intoxicating liquors through non license towns has been approved and signed into law on May 2 following a major state campaign issue last fall.

Snon-License

Congregational Church Schedules El Niño Peace Lecture

Sunday services begin at 10 46 with a sermon on The League to Erforce Peace. Sunday school at noon junior CB at 4 senior CB at 6. Evening service at 7 with vesper choir O Spirit Divine sung by Miss Dora Fletcher. Stereopticon talk on The Filipinos and independence by Supt W H Millington. Midweek services Wednesday at 7 30.

League Erforce Peace Jari’y CB C. B Niedlinger Dora Fletcher South Acton W. H. Millington

30 Members Took Degree At Assabet

At a special Assabet haerle meeting in Cannon's hall Sunday afternoon, 30 new members were conferred the degree. The staff was led by past president Wm Hines with Daniel Dwyer, Sidney Bennet, Walter White and Wm Moynihim assisting. State Vice President Thomas Mahoney of Hudson delivered an address. A large gathering attended, with a Hudson aerie delegation of 30 present.

Assabethaerle Cannon's Hall Wm. Hines Daniel Dwyer Sidney Bennet Walter White Wm. Moyniham Thomas Mahoney Hudson Hudson Aerie

Oiling Streets Price Doubled Amid Doubtful Sprinkling

Chairman Frank Binks of the Board explains oiling streets has risen from 800 to 1600 dollars and the board may not spray without a clear price drop. The report notes uncertainty over continuing oiling operations this year.

Frank Binks Board of Gelectménf

Temperance Society Bazaar at Alka Hall Featuring Kajunder

A bazaar organized by the viewing circle of the Alka Temperance society was held in Temperance hall on Upper Main Street Saturday evening. The program included a one act sketch and a speech by Joseph Kajunder, followed by a sale of fancy articles.

Alka Temperance Society Temperance Hall Upper Main St Joseph Kajunder

Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Blurb

A vintage style ad urges readers feeling dull worn out or with back pain to try Foley Kidney Pills. It claims to ease stiffness and urinary discomfort and promotes purchase at the local pharmacy. The tone mimics early 20th century newspaper copy.

Foley tablets praised as best liver aid by Cedar Grove writer

Anne Hawn of Cedar Grove extols Foley tablets as the best liver remedy she has tried, claiming they do not cause nausea or upset, and noting her strong impression of their effectiveness.

Anne Hawn Cedar Grove Foley Mo

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Offered to Public

The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cough syrup as the original and effective remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough urging the public to insist on the genuine product.

Foley

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