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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
3
Edward Cross of Cambridge visited Maynard. Mrs. John Weaving welcomed a baby girl. Agnes Martel of Concord visited, and Miss M. Louise Doherty resumed school duties after illness. Memorial Day plans and obituaries are noted, along with local moves, employment changes, and community events.
Miss Mary Murphy died suddenly at her Walcott residence on Monday at 10 45. She was 40 and had lived in town all her life. Formerly employed at the A Scabet mills she became blind after eye trouble. She is survived by her parents two brothers Cornelius William Timothy Thomas and sister Mrs Percy Grady. Funeral services were held at St Bridget's Church followed by interment in St Bridget's Cemetery.
The May procession honoring the Blessed Virgin at St Brigid’s Church Sunday drew broad admiration for its solemnity and beauty. Miss Theresa Murray served as May queen while Rev. Walter J. Browne led the procession and Rev. John Sheehan oversaw the ceremonies including the consecration ceremony and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Rev. F N Rutan of Boston becomes minister of the Congregational church in Maynard after the church extended him the call. He will preach his first sermon next Sunday. Rutan was born in Newark and studied at Princeton, Union Theological, and Albany Law School. He previously led congregations in Montclair, Albany, Wrentham, Boston, and Shawmut. He is married with three children, one at Harvard and one studying music in Berlin.
Lucius Maynard escaped serious injury after a bull on his Summer street farm bolted when frightened by a passing automobile. Maynard, leading the animal by a nose ring, grabbed the rope as the bull charged and trampled him before regaining control. In court, Officer Lepore and three men face charges tied to a separate disturbance. Sebastian paid $25 in a prior court appearance.
A notice states two special cars will meet the theatre train at Concord on March 30. It also lists items for sale including tables linen and silver from Nason et al.
John K. Fix, one of Maynard’s oldest residents, celebrated his birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs James Coulter in Summer Street. Despite advanced age he remains healthy and alert with keen mind, good eyesight and hearing. Born in Kurhessem Germany he moved to the United States in 1851, worked as a machinist in New York, and settled in Maynard in 1858. He was married to Dorothy Geisau, who died years ago, and has a daughter Mrs Elizabeth Trampleasure of Jamestown. He served as a deacon at the Congregational church and belonged to Assabet council R A and Charles A Welch lodge A F and A M.
Reports indicate cities push for strict adherence to bar and bottle bill terms. Fourth class license holders face steep fees and strong protections to curb violations. Compliance seen as as serious as selling without a license.
Acting Postmaster T B Moynihan introduces a new system with the stamp window open during mail distribution though no mails are delivered until distribution ends. Christopher Wilson joins the force for a few hours during peak daytime period.
Mrs Sarah Heuss aged 31 and formerly Miss Sarah Nee of this town died in a Brooklyn New York hospital Friday after an appendicitis operation. The body returned Saturday. funeral Sunday afternoon at St Bridget's cemetery. She leaves husband Charles Heuss mother four sisters and three brothers.
About 100 members of Rev. T. J. Judge’s Brooks Street congregation presented him a gold watch and monogrammed cuff links. Richard Parmenter spoke in praise, joking that the gift would end long sermons. A reception followed hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Henderson with a collation, honoring the Hendersons as town’s oldest church couple. committee members included Mrs. Robert Veitch, Miss Mary Parmenter, the Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Gates, Nina Clark, and Bertha Binks.
Next Sunday the M. E. Church pastor will exchange pulpits with Rev. Mr Adams of Concord Junction and preach to the G. A. R. in the afternoon. A food sale is planned for June 3 by the Sunday school Primary Department.
Concord May street railway announces half hourly service on Sundays after noons and evenings between 2 p m and 8 p m. The schedule aims to improve travel for riders on weekends.
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