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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
5
George Porter of Newton visited Raymond Hooper. Many locals hosted guests from Boston and Medford, with weddings births trips and church events noted. Tufts graduate Carl Marsh to join the class at Tufts. various townsfolk attend gatherings, on furloughs, or move residences.
An almost new high grade upright mahogany piano is offered for sale. Price listed at $350 with over half paid, and the owner will transfer lease to a capable buyer. For details and to inspect, contact the office.
Town Clerk Frank Sanderson reports Captain Michael Dee of Co. I 6th Mass Inf asks neighboring towns to supply eligible men aged 16 to 60 to reinforce war strength. Armory recruitment open day and night. local church services note musical performances by J Walker and a trio.
The American Powder Co. cooperates in a food production movement by purchasing 100 tons of fertilizer and 180 bushels of seed potatoes and allotting 10 acres of its land for employee home gardens. Land has been plowed and seed and fertilizer supplied at cost to gardeners.
Mr and Mrs J Bourillard Roosevelt si celebrated the 25th anniversary of their wedding Saturday They were married at Fall River and have resided here the past 11 years Eleven children have been born to them six living They received many silver gifts and currency Guests came from River Markboro Pawtucket R L Claremont N H Manchester N H and Beverly Music and refreshments followed.
Memorial Sunday services at 10 45 with choir music and a sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at noon. Y P S C Juniors at 4 Y P EC Seniors at 6 and evening gospel songs by the Vesper Chorus. John Gallagher home on 24 hour furlough. Funeral of a relative attended in Chelmsford. K of P to hold public memorial at Masonic hall Sunday afternoon. Miss Bessie Hayward named organist at First Congregational South Acton. Town Clerk Sanderson met with State Bureau chief Gettemy on military enrollment. Finnish and Polish residents planning to leave. Finnish Workingmen’s Association opened new summer camp at Vose pond with crowd turnout.
Mrs Elizabeth Greer an old and respected Maynard resident died at her daughter's Maple Street home Thursday afternoon after a long illness She was 90 born in Wigtonshire Scotland resided here 65 years Survived by daughter Mrs Mary Hanna two sons John Greer Lawrence Alexander Greer Quincy eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren Funeral held Sunday at 10 oclock Rev Frederick N Rutan Congregational Church Officiating Bearers Thomas Greer Walter Hanna Kenneth Coleman Walter McKenzie Ralph Coleman Interment Glenwood Cemetery A profusion of flowers reflected community esteem
A patriotic call urges citizens to do their bit by raising funds through Liberty Bonds and buying food to conserve the supply. It stresses supporting all arms of the U S government, avoiding partisan politics, and remaining optimistic about victory. Citizens urged to register for the draft or vow to assist in any possible way within age guidelines.
A fire probably started by a discarded cigar swept 250 acres of woodland on Waltham street Sudbury Sunday afternoon and damaged a hen house owned by J W Clark. Maynard fire department contained the blaze with backfires, keeping the Clark homestead from destruction as the flames burned through the night and were visible for miles.
The Enterprise requests names of Maynard or former Maynard residents who have joined any branch of the U S military or national guard. Citizens are asked to provide names and service branches for a public record.
Miss Alice Weil, Fifth Grade teacher at Summer Street School, conducts a sewing class for girls on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 in preparation for the Grange exhibit to be held in the fall.
The NYSE shows seat price highs and lows across years. Notable peaks include 1905 and 1906 at 95000, 1910 at 94000, and 1914 55000, with lows around 14000 in 1896 and various mid values through 1916.
Mrs Inga Olsen died in Jersey City on May 10 at 88 after a troubled life. Her body was sent to Concord and laid beside her husband and two sons in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Funeral from the Scandinavian M E church May 15 conducted by Rev John O B Skagen in Norwegian and Rev B E Carlsen in English. Sisters of Rebekah conducted a closing service and laid flowers on the coffin.
House with 13 rooms and a large land lot for sale near the mill. Inquire Mr. Sakari Komu at 28 River Street, Maynard.
Uncle Sam needs to borrow funds to sustain the war effort and asks residents to subscribe to liberty bonds. The appeal emphasizes civic duty and the national need for financial support through the drive.
The Maynard Trust Co announces Liberty Loan bonds dated June 15 1917 with 30 year term or 15 year payoff. Denominations include 50 100 500 1000 dollars with 344 percent semiannual interest. Subscriptions require 2 18 20 30 and 30 percent payments from May to August.
An early 20th century medical ad promises relief from rheumatism kidney and urinary troubles. It urges readers to consult a druggist to learn whether the remedy can help and to act before further suffering.
McCormick's Kidney and Nerve Remedy offered for immediate purchase. Price one dollar or available by mail from Thomas O McCormick Maynard Massachusetts.
Cato advised fertile soil with ample labor nearby and proximity to a large town. He stressed good transport links by water or land to move produce. Though 2,000 years old, the guidance remains applicable today.
A Swiss chemist linked fish phosphorus to thoughts and coined a now famous saying. An attempted assassination of Minister Kerensky in Petrograd was reported in New York on May 23. The Jewish Daily Forward noted possible involvement by old regime supporters. The U.S. protested Turkey over massacres and deportations of Jews in Palestine via the Swedish foreign office.
May 23 report from Madrid says ten people were killed and fifty injured in serious food riots at Lisbon. Troops faced difficulty quelling the disturbance.
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