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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
3
Berlins owes its grand palaces to Frederick William I who pushed merchants to build residences matching their wealth. When merchants heeded the command they earned rewards, and many German noble families trace their titles to ancestors who constructed fine houses.
Two thieves shadow a wealthy man, one suggests waiting for the lawyer to emerge while the other expects the law man to hold the swag and others follow the empty pockets. The scene plays out as a swift con inside a legal office.
Howard W. Deming, a stationary engineer from Rock Court Marlboro Massachusetts, testifies that kidney problems nearly ruined his health until Doan's Kidney Pills provided rapid relief. He credits one box with a notable improvement and continues use. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product nationwide. Remember the name Doan's.
The Littleton Ghoral society lists officers including Mr. Carter from Camp Grector and Miss Florence B Bartlett as librarian. Upcoming meetings cover sight singing at 7.2, Newcomb selling meats after moving into the Douglas Whitcomb house, Nash family moving to Harvard, and train 176 stopping Sundays to Boston. Community events include Mrs H Josephine Hayward speaking at the Woman's club, the United Workers history of the Mormons study, and Emma Kimball Lemley giving a China travel talk at the Unitarian Alliance.
Mournful tributes pour from Littleton as Elizabeth Sanderson Flagg 61 wife of Charles F. Flagg dies after brief illness. Funeral held at home with Rev. H. L. Packard officiating. Survived by husband Burton S. Flagg son Chas. K. Houghton and Marion Flagg plus four grandchildren. Remembered as cultured gifted teacher of music and beloved resident of Littleton.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Lyman of Ashby and Boston were driving toward Boston when their limousine slid on wet grass and struck a small oak tree near Henry Cooper s on Great road. Mrs Lyman was thrown through a plate glass window but only scratched thanks to a protective picture hat while Mr Lyman sustained a severe wrist injury needing medical care and later treatment at Cooper s home.
Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Prank B. Priest marked their silver wedding anniversary in Littleton with friends. The home featured fall decorations, music by Eliot Young, piano by Mrs. Young, and refreshments by Misses Dorothy and Barbara Priest and Miss Emily Harwood. A selection of wedding cake and gifts including silver and cut glass were given.
A Washington Star quote discusses a man giving advice being questioned as a lobbyist. The exchange centers on him being on one side of the argument and the debate over lobbying influence.
Attendees from the Ep worth League and local churches joined in a program led by Rev F N Rutan Rev A M Pastor and Rev A Morrill Osgood. The Christian Endeavor World editor R T Anderson delivered a sermon praising the societies global growth and youth involvement with musical interludes by the Vesper quartet including Nellie Mann Beatrice Sunderland Harry Fowler and William Baxter. The event closed with benediction and a supper after a brief social portion featuring music and readings.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church co hosted a successful bazaar across Friday evening and Saturday, featuring seven color themed booths. Volunteers organized refreshments, mystery and apron tables, home made candies, netables, decor with bells and crepe paper, and a beauty spot table of doilies and towels.
A brawl at the alleys last Monday evening between James Farrell and Arthur Sullivan of the post office corps and agents Hess Morse and Neil Callahan of the National Express Co ended badly for Uncle Sam. The score remains undisclosed due to chaotic testimony and incomplete reports.
Andrew W Gibbon aged 50 years 7 months of Lake View Boston area and Clinton native died after a long illness. Born in Mayo Ireland he came to this country at 11 and married Margaret Manchester of New Hampshire. He lived in Royalston Boston and this town for 10 years where he operated Lake View. A devout Catholic and member of Holy Name Society he is survived by his wife and children Annie Agnes. A requiem was held at St Bridget's with procession to the cemetery. Present were members of Div 44 AD 1 2 and many relatives sending flowers and expressions of esteem.
Congregational Church announces a midweek service on Wednesday evening. The notice lists Frederick N. Ri Tre and references a liturgical event and choir participation. Further details are unclear due to OCR issues but the midweek service is confirmed.
The article notes William Herbert Lawton leading a 6 o clock service with a 7 p m vesper, discussing The Educated Person and the culture of the spirit. The Ladies' Benevolent Society meets Thursday afternoon to plan the Christmas Day event and recently donated 100 to the parsonage fund.
Members of the New W C T U gathered at the vestry of the Congregational church Thursday afternoon. Reports from the society’s delegates and committees were read and officers were elected led by Mrs William Hi president and Mrs Hiram nd vice president with several other posts to be chosen at the next meeting slated for Thursday afternoon the 20th.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Socialist society held an entertainment and sale of fancy articles in Parker Street hall Saturday. The program included Imatra band, Miss Mary Hilturien, and a choir with an auction of fancy items. About sixteen youths wore costumes, performing intricate dances with skillful handling and pleasing presentation.
A garbled excerpt cites Jeremiah Rhode Island in 17765 noting a hearty meal and a woman’s bow. It includes conflicting lines about feeling well and worse afterward, suggesting a fragmented historic dialogue or quotation from colonial era text.
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