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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
3
The Maynard weekly notes a $165,800 payroll at the mill, visits by Boston and Lawrence residents, social events in Malden Somerville and Concord, and a wave of local club and church activities. A woolen mill addition in Lawrence progresses while weather eases a regional water shortage. The town sees parades with the Maynard band and Holy Name participation, plus political rallies as the campaign closes.
Jeremiah Lane 62 a Boxboro resident died on a street near Johnson Pharmacy in Maynard while awaiting a visit with Dr F U Rich. Witnesses helped him inside Creighton's block. Dr Salmon failed to save him. Lane survived by a wife and seven children. Local undertaker Dennis Sheehan transported the body to Boxboro.
Maynard held the visiting Hopedale team to a four goal draw in a hard fought afternoon clash. Captain Billy Allen, Fred Palmer and Doughton starred for Maynard as they prepare for Everett next, then a home game against Maynard’s North Billerica on Thanksgiving Day for a $50 cap.
George Granigan died at his sister’s home on Parker Street after a long illness. Born in Maine about 30 years ago, he lived in Maynard for many years and is survived by his mother two brothers and a sister. Funeral held Sunday at his sister’s home conducted by Rev T J Judge with a quartet performance. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery. lodge members attended and the lodge service was read at the grave.
Magdalene chapter O B S hosted an official visit by District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs EB Simpson of Marlboro aided by District Deputy Grand Marshal Mrs EB Longley and suite. About 20 Mizpah Marlboro members attended as guests. Two candidates were received into the chapter after a banquet featuring salads cold meats beans rolls cake ices and coffee.
At a recent meeting the selectmen and fire engineers approved paying Mrs. Hodges $43 for storing the old hose carriage for five years. Mrs Hodges sought payment after local authorities resisted, and attorney Winfield Temple of Marlboro advised settlement to avoid a lawsuit.
Town will convene to consider spending $350 for the fire department and $1,000 for the poor department, approvals for safes and a vault for public records, and acceptance of $1,200 interest to maintain the Maynard burial lot. Public note of new steps at the post office.
Tuesday night is Ladies Night with violinist Herbert Mallinson and Dr J F Brant from the International Reform Bureau as guests. A dues meeting is set for 7 30 in the vestry. November activities include Laymen's missionary meetings in Tremont Temple Boston and a Brotherhood session plus a large Tremont temple gathering. The Baracca Class led by Principal Chester is growing toward fifty members by year end.
James F. Carey, the socialist candidate for governor, addressed a large crowd at Hibernian Hall on socialism. His pleasant speaking manner made the session entertaining regardless of whether his views on social conditions are right or wrong.
Classified note offers a double wheel invalid chair used nine days at 184 Main Street. Mrs Elizabeth Jackson a Pianoforte teacher and Carl Faelton with New England Conservatory methods taught at pupil homes from 7 Garfield Street. Ralph Shattuck was in town to vote.
Members of Charles A. Welch lodge prepare a grand reception for the Masonic fraternity on Thursday night. The visit of D. D. G. M. Thomas Deane and his suite will be honored with a royal program including music by the Delphi quartet of Boston.
George Champagne of Gilbertville voted in town. Mr and Mrs Fred Axford stayed with friends in Lowell over Sunday. Mrs AT Haynes and Mrs Chas Wilcox spend the week in Providence RI. Frank May returns home from Holy Cross for several days. Harvest supper at Congregational church this Wednesday night. Miss Alice Rapson of Cambridge cannot come to Maynard Saturday due to illness. L Smith enjoys a nine day vacation from duties as National Express agent and left for Athol.
In Columbus Ohio Secretary Taft carries the state by over 100000 votes while Bryan and Harmon fail to win. Governor Harris maintains strong support for re election though liberal voters retreat in Cincinnati Cleveland and Toledo. Taft receives results at his brother Charles Taft home as crowds cheer for the likely president.
Cheyenne Wyoming voters cast the three electoral votes for William H Taft while the statewide popular vote shows a clear Roosevelt lead. The report notes Taft will secure the electors but Roosevelt leads in overall ballots.
New Orleans on November 4 notes Louisiana remains solidly Democratic with no gubernatorial election held this year. Local coverage emphasizes the party’s dominance and the absence of a statewide race to report.
Directors in Boston announce financing for two miles of L A M electric road from South Acton to West Acton. Construction to begin within days with completion around December 1. A future extension toward Lowell is planned with cross-town cooperation and local funding support.
The senior class held a coop erative hall dance Friday to fund a Washington trip. A fair crowd and good music made for an enjoyable evening, with plans to increase attendance next time. Committee members were Robert Rich, S.S. Perry, Louis Sullivan, Agnes Greenhalge, Nina Clark and Margaret Wallace.
The second meeting of the Woman's club literary department drew a large audience. Readings from Romola by Mrs Helen Siswick and a paper on Women in the 19th Century by Mrs Helen Bent Curtis were well received. A lecture on Jane Austen by Dr Leon N Vincent is planned for the next meeting.
The report traces Republican gains and Democratic setbacks in votes across Clinton Marlboro South Natick Maynard Hudson Fitchburg Waltham Leominster and Grier. It highlights Keefe Harvey Mulligan McCarthy Vahey and others, noting potential Republican strength and possible future challengers.
The W C T U local branch held its first meeting of the year at Brooks Street extension with Mrs Howard A Wilson presiding. Mrs R E Bisbee reviewed the Lowell temperance gathering while Mrs Geo Hi Gutteridge and others provided piano and vocal solos. Refreshments followed as members plan a busy season and anticipate growth.
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