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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
8
The fragment notes a pricing line of fifteen dollars down and six dollars per month, mentions Case miles of Boston, and states the plane is not an Ivers and Pond product but is built for us by a manufacturer.
Miss Ruth Piper teaches in New. Mise Ula Skelton visits in Oxford. Mrs Frank Hosmer on the sick list. Ladies Circle meets. Tremont Temple teachers convention attended. a list of visits and social outings in Acton including weddings and theater plans. William B. Hayes dies. Rehearsals for Coupon Bonds underway. dancing moved to Exchange Hall due to Littlefield's hall fire. Valley Farm drama attendees enjoy afterparty and train delay entertainment.
Mrs. Dodge of West Acton spoke on the Seamen's Friend society and Capt. Matiison Edwards as the noble work. The society voted money and comfort bags for sailors to be sent soon. Contributions may be sent to Miss Annie L. Hicks, treasurer, with clothing, books, papers and magazines also welcome. A large audience attended the Hallowe'en social at the chapel yesterday.
The IL BC will meet with Mrs Last Sunday the Sunday school enjoyed a full report of the recent Sunday school convention by their delegate Mrs W B Warren.
Miss Blanchard daughter of ard died at the home of her sister Mira N B Whitcomb in Boxboro after a long illness caused by a broken limb. Funeral services conducted at the Baptist church by Rev G Basterbrook and Rev Mr Viets attended by many from nearby towns. She leaves four sisters Mrs N D B Whitcomb Mrs Chas Dudley Mrs George Decoster Miss Etta Blanchard and two brothers Charles and George. Interment was in Mt Hope.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted them during a recent event or need, noting appreciation for support and kindness shown.
Mrs Florence M Littlefield and family thank West Acton Fire Department members for valiantly saving their property in a fire incident dated November 1 1904.
FP A Fitts of West Acton extends thanks for the support and kind words received during a recent bereavement. He notes sincere appreciation for assistance and well wishes dated November 1, 1904.
Mrs B. Parker calls attention to trimmed and dh trimmed hats nets for Acton ladies. A basket of ice cream idlies was stolen and Isaac Davis Post 198 G A R West Acton seeks information. Littlefield’s block fire prompts Benj B Lovett to finish dancing school assemblies at exchange hall South Acton. A west Acton barge departs 7 30 pm for 16 cent fare. Boston tickets at reduced rates on all trains.
Concord society items report Mrs Thos Burke ill at Merriam's Corner and Mr J W Raymond visiting Peterboro. N H David Brooks substitutes for Chas Byron. Raymond renovates Hubbard Street home. Fire department fought a grass fire on Gourgas place near D G Lang. Waldo Royal Arch Masons hold annual meeting with officers Ridley Patch Hi Richardson Carr.
The first public affair for the new Catholic church in Lincoln was held Friday night at Bemis hall. Concord members of St. Bernard's parish attended the fundraising concert and whist party.
Barges carried attendees from Concord to Bemis Hall and from the South Lincoln railroad station to the hall. The concert began at eight and music continued until midnight with whist games afterward. Performers included Nellie Hosea soprano Concord Josephine Loftus contralto Concord Lennon Lincoln soprano Nelligan Boston baritone and Mary Murray Concord pianist.
The Tri nitarian Church holds regular communion with reception of members. The pastor will give a brief address and singing. All invited to attend as services open and close at 8 16.
Subscribers who pay up or in advance for The Enterprise receive a free year of Farm and Fireside. Crowell and Co. publish Farm and Fireside. offer includes a Holiday number and sample copy. One dollar secures advance subscription for a full year and a free year of Farm and Fireside.
J & Dakin gains mention of Frank C Elmes engagement and Mrs C X O Connell visiting friends in Boston. Locals such as James N Chase returning after a 10 day vacation and William Collins home from Newport over Sunday are noted. Carpenters expect to finish Association block this week. C X O Connell moves to 14 Derby Street. Communion Union church service next Sunday evening. Perkins Institution Alumnae plan a fair on November 10. Mr and Mrs W B Clarke of Maldem visiting Mrs M A Hix in Winthrop Street. Mrs John H Snow Ida Robinson and Edith McKensie attended Parsifal at Tremont Theatre. Halloween party by Christian Endeavor at Union Church well attended and peaceful. Notables attended district deputies Grand Master I O C F reception in Boston. Woman's Club for General Reading to meet Nov 4 at 2 pm. hours changed for this meeting. annual assessment due. invitations for new members through club contacts.
Acton Centre notes reveal residents moving and visiting. Wibur Fisk moved to Milford while Mrs. N D Brown moved the Cowdry house. Carrie Barker of Waltham visited town, Ida Tuttle visited her aunt last week, and the Hallowe en party by the Christian Endeavor society in the chapel drew steady local attendance. Mr Carleton plans winter in Stow and Mr Taylor found a job in Hudson.
When you want pleasant physic try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are easy to take and produce no griping or other unpleasant effect. Sold by Johnson's Pharmacy H. J. Dwinell Maynard.
Twenty or more spirit friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Wood gathered Monday evening for ghost stories and stunts. Far East Action plus Cleopatra and Shakespeare appeared among Napoleon and Diogenes as fun turned to burlesque. An accident with candle wax smeared a guest, spreading to faces and transforming the ghost circle into a minstrel scene amid pumpkins and Halloween decor.
White hound with black markings on head and one ear. found by Mrs. Fred Cahill of Summer Street Maynard. W B Spooner, upholsterer and cabinet maker, offers mattresses and related goods.
An advertisement notes carpet laying and orders at 370 Mae Street Concord Junction with a prompt to drop a posta.
M B Taylor preserves a notebook of votes cast in Acton at state and national elections since 1857 valued at 800k. The record lists Lincoln 186 to Douglas 113 in 1860, Lincoln 147 to McClellan in 1864, 180 to Seymour 118 in 1868, Grant 166 to Greeley 63 in 1872, Bryan 354 to 46 in 1896, Bryan 97 in a later year, and Roosevelt favored by the Democratic committee in the last noted election.
Auctioneer Forbush sells cattle horses hens and corn across Concord Stow Boxboro and Carlisle with lively bidding. Two days of sales attract strong attendance as real estate parcels of the late Benj Blaisdell be auctioned next. Posters will announce full particulars.
Numerous Hudson residents gathered Saturday at the Marlboro Theatre to view Sky Farm, an event described as a community screening with local turnout and discussion to follow.
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