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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
2
The note records the Marlboro Massachusetts post office listing as second class matter dated August 26, 1903 under the act of Congress of March 8 1579.
Massachusetts Farm Notes reports J H Holland of North Acton wins for apples at the Acton exhibit. A. W. Lombard of the State department forecasts a strong display at the Concord New Hampshire fruit show with 26 bushels of Baldwins from Holland’s orchard noted for color, size, and texture. The trees benefited from a lakeside warm belt that reduced frost damage.
A truck carrying a heavy crushed stone load collided with a Hudson car from Everett on the State road near Maplewood Farm. Pederson attempted to brake but could not stop, nearly tipping over an embankment while trying to avoid a head-on crash. The Hudson car suffered rear damage. four passengers were uninjured. Pederson drove home with the jammed front of his truck.
Last Sunday Rev Eliott Chaffee delivered a good sermon on The Courageous Christian using John 16 verse 33 as text. He urged intellectual moral and physical courage as essential to living a faithful Christian life.
In 1921 Concord residents petition Middlesex County Commissioners to relocate Barretts Mill Road from Lowell Road to the State Highway at Reformatory. The court orders sheriff notice and a view of the premises to be held at East Cambridge, with copies served to Concord officials.
Village chatter covers guests visiting in Milford and Newton, new homes in town, a Kansas City trip for the American Legion, a Newton doctor at a hospital, a birth in Bradford, hunting trips to Maine, and church group plans with the Alpha Male quartet. Several residents plan moves or returns, while others enjoy family gatherings and social events.
The Camp Fire Girls held a Halloween party in the church vestry with corn pumpkins lanterns and black and orange decorations. Frank Braman won first prize a penny lollipop for best costume dressed as an old negro mammy. Refreshments included hot chocolate cupcakes fudge popcorn balls and apples. Also an ad offers a Studebaker six touring car for sale by L W Whitcomb telephone 80 Agton.
St Michael's church holds services Friday at 6 30 am. Catholic union hosts a town hall dance on November 10. C W Willis of Bedford attended a tea at Mrs George A Sweetser's Wellesley home honoring Congresswoman Alice Robertson of Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Albert W. Doolittle relocate with family to Danvers where Mr Doolittle has accepted a winter position at the Essex County Agricultural School. He will teach World War I veterans placed there for instruction by the Federal Government.
Mrs George Tucker Jr led the Nagog Can Bing club in presenting a silver cup to the school and a banner to Poultry club by the County Farm Bureau for completing the year. The awards were connected to North Easton and surrounding areas.
N G Bolcomb of Norwalk Ohio argues that varnish only harms tone unless proper filler is used. He notes ancient violins gain mellow sound from aged wood and beeswax filler, while improper varnish penetration damages cell structure and reduces resonance.
Scientific observers note women have become taller and sturdier over 20 years. They are about one and a half inches taller than four years ago with larger chests wider waists and more toned muscles. Increased sports and exercise explain the physical changes, not dieting.
The article notes how war produced vast floods of low value paper money across Europe, especially Germany. Cities towns firms and camps issued notes with high artistic value to attract buyers and deter counterfeiting, fueling a growing literature and collector interest with societies and exhibitions drawing attention.
The note recalls Sampho Johnson, a negro pastry chef in a New York tavern, who allegedly gave the world its first ice cream 105 years ago this month. It credits him with a secret process and an accidental discovery, and suggests erecting a monument to him and others who produced summer comforts like artificial ice and refrigerators.
A geological map of Iceland by Doctor Tohvedsen reveals the island's strange features. The volcano Katia lies buried under snow fields and bursts through to melt ice, causing floods that mutilate the land between volcano and sea and carry large ice masses to the ocean.
The article traces claims to the Pacific coast from Spanish and English exploration to American rights based on Captain Gray’s Columbia discovery in 1792. It highlights Astoria, the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Oregon Trail migrations, and the 1840 settlement, Oregon Territory creation in 1848, and Oregon statehood in 1859 with 96 699 square miles.
Marie Heisler of Freeport writes about relief from coughing with Honey and Tar syrup claimed to ease sleep and lung irritation. M B Church of Maynard also notes support for a non opiate remedy.
Elena Campana of South Sudbury Massachusetts named administratrix of the estate of Salvatore E Campana late of Sudbury Middlesex deceased intestate She has given bond as required All creditors must present claims and all debtors must pay to Elena Campana adm South Sudbury Mass
Mortgagee David H Dane will sell at public auction on Wednesday November 23 1921 at 3 PM the Concord Massachusetts land on Maple Street with buildings described in a 1921 mortgage deed by Julia H Pearson to Dane. Sale subject to unpaid taxes and liens. $200 cash deposit required. location 43 Tremont Street Boston.
The Concord Enterprise reports 1921 town events including printing award for town revue, juror selections, moves and occupancy changes on Central Street, a new Dunn Green Leather plant plan after 15 months, Riverst football victory 7 to 6 at Gates field, a dog accident on Grovest town inspection, and farm residence changes at Townsend Harbor. Probate Court issues citation for Helen M. Howard estate with administration petition to Charles A. Fuller, Cambridge session on November 8, 1921. public notice to heirs and creditors.
Court petition from Concord seeks relocation of John M Keyes and six others along Williams Road from Old Marlboro Road to Old Road to Nine Acre Corner. Middlesex County Commissioners order viewing and hearing at East Cambridge Court House on November 29 1921 with required newspaper notice in Concord Initiated by Clerk Ralph N Smith and Deputy Sheriff John A Finnigan true copy.
Waldo P. Lapham, noted Concord real estate dealer, advertises expertise in locating desired trades and properties. Residence listed at 377 Main St with phone 479-R in Concord.
The probate court in Middlesex announces for the heirs and creditors of Ellen M Wood the estate proceedings. Walter S Wood of Concord is petitioning to be executor with bond waived. The hearing is set for November 14 1921 at nine o'clock ante meridiem with three weeks of public notice by publication in the county newspaper.
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