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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
9
Maynard reports a busy week with D A R officers elected at Concord. Burton Coughlan hosted a tenth birthday with games and gifts. Members attend theater in Boston and church events while local clubs plan outings and welfare teas.
An old advertisement claims Foley Cathartic Tablets awaken the liver and relieve constipation, promising quick relief and renewed energy. J. L. Mc Peetus is cited stating his disagreeable symptoms were removed by Foley Cathartic pills.
Readers report heavy use of Foley Kidney Pills with high satisfaction. Testimonial from A. T. Kelly of McIntosh Alabama endorses the product for kidney trouble. Note mentions relief from backache rheumatism and urges others to try the remedy.
An old product claim describes Fo ley Honey and Tar Compound as curing raw inflamed throat and bronchial surfaces. It promises to stop stubborn tearing coughs by strengthening weak spots and easing irritation.
George Mead retires after 41 years as overseer in the shearing department at the Assabet mill. He arrived from Trowbridge England August 1 1870 and spent seven years in Providence in charge of Wanacott mill shearing. His era saw growth from two to 28 machines. He and Mrs Mead plan a Providence summer retreat.
Four year old Waino Arho, son of Mr and Mrs John Arho of Prospect Court, was hit by a motorcycle on Acton Street Tuesday at 7 30 PM. He suffered two fractures in the right leg below the knee and minor injuries. Rider John Crocker of Stow and a woman passenger were uninjured. Crocker swerved to avoid a dog and struck the boy. Doctors Samuel Reed and M H Paine attended him.
A young son of Albert Garlick was struck by a passing auto on Waltham street Sunday evening. The blow was glancing, leaving only a sprained thumb for the boy, attended by Dr. Flags. Other items note lodging house move in Boston, license transfer application, local sales, a small blaze at J Rosenstein’s, and local hiring and business updates.
Rev F N Rutan, absent for state conference in Gardner, will be replaced by Deacon William H Gutteridge for the midweek service at 730. Sunday services include 1046 morning sermon on Congregational movements, Sunday school at noon on Story of the Unprofitable Servant, U P S C B at 6, evening union service at 7 with Methodist Episopal and Congregational churches. Musical program features Doris Kitchen Beatrice Sundeland William Baxter organist Herbert Lawton. Memorial Day remarks by Rev A Morrill Osgood and Rev Frederick N Rutan.
Reverend A Morrill Osgood leads a week of church activities at the Methodist Episcopal Church. A May social for 200 pledge signers, Christian Fellowship on healing, Parsonage Aid meeting at Mrs Parker’s home, and Memorial Day services with a union Congregational service at 7 pm featuring Rev F N Rutan and Rev A M Osgood.
The board notes a roughly forty five percent increase in town valuation over the prior year, estimating about a $35000 rise as books update. State supervisor Robert Paton says they expect a 20 percent state tax hike this year.
Memorial Sunday May 24 at Universalist West Acton 2 30 pm. Memorial Day May 30 begins at Nelson Street School 8 am with parade to Glenwood, St. Bridget’s, Woodlawn, Monument Acton Centre then 11 30 am. Dinner in vestry 21 30 Mount Hope cemetery 2 pm and oration at Baptist West Acton 3 pm by Mrs. Lee Stuart Wadsworth. Ex soldiers invited. Schools visited by comrades O'Donnell, Lord, Holt, Priest, Main, Carney.
A morning fire at 11:50 at shops occupied by Poresky and a tailor on Nason Street was sparked when a steam roller along Nason Street caused an awning to ignite. Chief George Gutteridge deployed the town’s new chemical truck to quell the blaze, which caused only minor damage.
At a finance committee and 10 percent board session in Monday rooms, Charles Gregor presented a sketch for a new school. The two story design includes a basement and a sub basement for boilers, with 46 by 120 feet frontage and an estimated cost near $30,000.
Restlessness fever and throat pain signal illness in children. A mother from Raymondsville praises Foley's Honey and Tar for easing coughing spells. Another unnamed reviewer says the remedy helped greatly.
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