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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
3
Maynard residents engage in work moves and social events with many notables in town. William Moynihan and Benjamin Brown secure positions, a St George church concert is planned, and various church, lodge, and school activities, sporting outings, birthdays, and public improvements fill the week.
The 1908 campaign against Max Blatt opened with summonses served on Blatt and witnesses for a Thursday district court hearing in Concord. The case involves alleged junk purchases from the American Woolen Co and operating a junk yard without a license, mirroring a prior discharge. Witnesses from Assabet mills were to testify previously but did not, prompting summonses to higher Woolen Co. officials and stirring public interest. The outcome is uncertain but a large crowd is anticipated.
Mrs Elizabeth Susan Strout widow of Sylvester Strout died at her son William Strout home after months long illness Born October 30 1829 in Baldwin Maine she was descended from early settlers Her grandfathers fought in the Revolutionary War her father in the War of 1812 and her husband Civil War veteran She leaves three children and funeral services are set for Friday at the Strout residence Con cord Street Local events note labor changes and a high school baseball game score 9 to 4
Report lists services for lawn mower sharpening by J K Fix and notes a residence of Thomas Hillis. An unrelated advertisement invites prompt, cheap electrical work from Dawson with a telephone connection.
Timothy F. Crowley aged 61 died at his son Frank Crowley’s Summer Street home after months of poor health. A native of Stow, he lived in this town 20 years and worked at Assabet mills before joining Prudential Life Insurance as local agent until health forced retirement. He led Div 43 AOH and was Maynard Aerie president. Survived by parents, three sons, three brothers, two sisters. Funeral 9:30 Monday at St. Bridget’s with a large clergy procession and burial in St. Bridget’s Cemetery. Representatives from Hyde Park and other towns attended.
Rep Lynch of this town spoke in the legislature on the 54 hour bill, shaving four hours for women and under eighteen. The Boston Herald praised his remarks and he received a warm reception at the end. Nearby Cove Landing store opens this week with a new stock and features to serve cottagers and visitors. Boats and canoes ready for use and efforts to please lake visitors. Mrs William Whitehead and Mrs Searles of Lowell were guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Whitehead.
Hope Gone Maynard pulled out a 4 to 1 victory over Westboro high after trailing in the fourth. Lawton and Mackin delivered key hits in the ninth to tie and send Maynard ahead, with Sweeney and Persons forming a strong battery. The game featured a noisy crowd and a late surge boosting Maynard’s spirit and prospects.
Large turnout at Maynard church reception for Rev. T J Judge new pastor. Marlboro delegation joins locals in greeting. program features welcome address by Miss Emma Greenhalge, piano pieces by Ivy Pierce, a Grace Strout solo, and cornet by Raymond Hamlin. Judge outlines plans and optimism for prosperous church times ahead.
Inclement weather failed to dampen attendance at the third anniversary celebration of Ladies' Auxiliary No 33 of the A O H at Co operative hall. Visiting members from Marlboro Hudson Concord and Somerville joined in concerts, drill by Marlboro degree staff and lively dancing after.
The Maynard club, on a day off, faced a North Chelmsford combined side named Moore Spinning Co in Central Mass cricket. Final score 100 for the visitors to 29 for Maynard, with Hartley leading Moore Spinning Co scoring 24 and other contributions by Halsfall, Forrest, and Metcalf among others while Maynard's Easthope and Webber top-scored for the home side.
The Isaac Davis post G A R members attended church services with Rev. E F Hunt. Memorial day events begin at 7 30 at West Acton headquarters and proceed to Mt Hope Acton Centre Woodlawn Maynard for dinner at noon with a decoration service at 2 and a public service at Cooperative hall at 3. All veterans are invited.
Maynard selectmen arrange with telephone company to call night patrolmen by telephone. A red light in the square will be turned on by the night operator and the officer will go to the central office to be informed where he is needed.
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