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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
3
Maynard and surrounding towns report Memorial Day plans, dances, and theater events. Local firms announce hires and contracts while residents attend weddings, visits, and dinners. High school baseball defeats by Hudson. payroll totals reach sizable figures at Assabet mills.
The article recounts Rev Father John O’Brien of St Patrick’s Parish Lowell Massachusetts tiring from overwork and illness. A prominent specialist prescribed a remedy to build up strength and clear the lungs. The treatment helped him recover and the remedy became a common family medicine in thousands of homes.
The Woman's club literary department held its final meeting of the season under Mrs. Helen Bent Curtis. Members enjoyed papers on Scotland by Mrs. Howard Wilson and Ian McLaren readings, plus Scotch songs by pupils led by Miss Conway. Next year's study will be Germany.
Saturday afternoon the Powder Mill team edged John McCormack's West End Wonders 9 to 4. Manager McCormack blamed a college pitcher from Vermont as a ringer and called the Powder Mill lineup unsportsmanlike, challenging them to field their regular team.
Officers elected at the Maynard Aerie meeting Sunday include President A J Coughlan Vice President T F Crowley secretary Harry Ledgard treasurer John Murray past worthy president Edward Saunders chaplain John Callahan conductor Joshuad Wards trustees George Lynch Edward Cheney and George McInnes JG John Lyons OG John King physician Dr E Salmon. The series will be formally instituted on Memorial day by State President Carney.
The May festival by the Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational church opened at 8 pm in Music Hall under B. B. Lovett. Miss Florence Oliver was crowned Queen of May after a pageant procession including May pole and Morris dancers.
The Magnani family thanks all who showed kindness during their loved one’s long illness. They appreciate the efforts to ease suffering, flowers on visits, and songs shared, signed William Clark and Family. May 22.
A meeting of the German Seamen's union including machinists and deck hands voted unanimously to strike at once in Hamburg. They demand wage changes, overtime pay, notice periods, and improved treatment and food. The situation is serious.
Baron Van Heemstran of a renowned Dutch family was captured by Turkish brigands near Smyrna on May 13 and released on a heavy ransom paid. The Netherlands government will demand repayment of the sum from the Porte.
Mr. Rolland Curry, a Key West patrolman, suffered rheumatism for over two years with pain in knees feet and hands. After his wife bought Chamberlains Pain Balm and he used it for about two weeks the pain disappeared. He reports no trouble from rheumatism for more than three months. For sale by H. J. Dwinell Maynard.
Maynard easily defeated Hope Dale at the local grounds by 41 runs. Key performances came from Musgrave with the bat and McInnes with ball support, as Maynard posted a solid total and dismissed Hope Dale for 20.
A high school team defeated the Rexalls 28 to 11 in a Saturday game. Manager Veitch clashed with the crowd and umpire Ed Ledgard, reportedly hypnotized by a bet, was on the field all game. Taylor and Reilley pitched well for the Rexalls in a notably chaotic contest.
The Hoodoo man clung to the game as Clinton tied the score 9 to 9 in the ninth. Maynard pitched a strong game for the locals, but the visitors won 10 to 9 in the 10th inning after sky throws by Persons and Perry. The local team played well and deserved the win.
There is nothing growing now but grass and it wants a good sharp lawn mower to cut it. Send them right up to Fix he will put them in good shape. Near Hillis residence off Summier street. J H Fix. A business for sale in the flourishing town of Maynard where 4 small amount of cash 4 man with a little snap can clear from 1000 to 1500 a year from it nearly cash business. Apply to R F D Driver Maynard Mags. Wanted A cook wages 5 Mrs Sidney Coolidge Concord Mass.
Warren Ball veteran soldier and actor long a Maynard figure died at Herbert Fowler’s home after a week of illness from bronchial pneumonia. Born in Lowell December 27 1829 he moved to Concord as a child and pursued theater across the country before settling in Maynard as a harness maker and entertainer. Funeral services in South Acton Sunday drew a large crowd.
Mr. C EB Stevens of Sudbury promotes an electric railway from Marlboro to Boston with a branch to South Sudbury and Maynard. The line would be the shortest Marlboro Boston route and carry freight and passengers. A public meeting may be held soon to explain plans.
James J. Morgan resigns as director of the R. C. A. due to a family employment rule. He served twelve years and sometimes chaired the board, seen as a hard worker for the association's best interests. stockholders will regret his departure. Also an unrelated ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents with free samples offered by H. J. Dwinell Maynard.
The local high school earned a three year approval from the New England certificate board, placing it among the state's leading schools. Graduates may enter Dartmouth Williams Amherst Tufts Bowdoin Boston University Wellesley Smith Wesleyan and many other institutions without standard entrance exams. Principal Swayne learned of the news Friday and praised the achievement, noting that graduates will only need a recommendation from the principal to apply.
A long standing remedy praised for colic cholera and diarrhea is described as reliable after decades of use. It is prepared for consumption when mixed with water and sugar and offered for sale by H. J. Dwinell in Maynard.
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