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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
5
An English divine denounces gossip in his pulpit and scorches an incorrigible elderly parishioner with sharp references to her lack of teeth and sharp tongue. She retorts that those with teeth should gnash them, and calls for progress through organization and service to the public.
Frank Pierce uncovered a 1869 Concord voters list with names of notable residents including Ralph Waldo Emerson A B Alcott Dr Henry A Barrett Judge George M Brooks Judge Nathan W Brooks Simon Brown Ephraim Bull Stedman Buttrick William Ellery Channing and others. The aged roster notes several future leaders merchants clergy and public figures tied to Concord history.
A Norwegian Young People's Society event in the chapel celebrated Norway's independence with national songs piano and guitar solos readings and a declamation. Rev Ole O Thorp spoke on Norwegian history from the Vikings to the Eiswold council where 112 representatives signed the constitution. Committee members wore national costumes and refreshments followed in the church parlors.
Local Marlboro items report factory activity and payroll changes at Diamond F Jef t s Curtis L B Hall and Marlboro Electric Machine. Tradesmen move houses, buy land and plan weddings while civic groups schedule music for St Jean event. A.C. clubs win games and residents receive well wishes from friends.
A portion of a local obituary resolves with sympathy for George E Harrington, describing him as a friend and brother, a trusted associate of the Enterprise reporters, and a contributor to humanity. The resolutions express sorrow to his family and request a copy of the resolutions be sent to them and filed as part of association records.
Concord Junction residents announce a farewell event for Winslow Russell at Odd Fellows hall on Monday evening May 29. A large turnout is expected as Russell is popular locally. Light refreshments will be served and all adults are invited to attend.
Drawing classes offered by Misses Blossom and Whittier at 172 Commonwealth Ave. L. N. Fowler & Co. advertise 25 tons of good upland stock hay for sale cheap if taken at once. Names listed include Thomas Baker and others.
A crowded column lists residents visiting Worcester and New Bedford plus births and employment moves. Joseph Lord visits Worcester, John Mannion travels to New Bedford, and a May 17 birth to Mr and Mrs Alderic Leduc is recorded.
Spring brings increased catarrhal troubles due to sudden seasonal changes. Hyomei is advertised as the sole scientific treatment. use twenty drops in the pocket inhaler four times daily for three minutes. A complete outfit costs one dollar with lifetime usage, extra bottles available for fifty cents.
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