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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1915
Page
2
The snippet records publish and mailing details for The Enterprise of Marlboro Massachusetts. It notes second class matter status, post office handling, and annual subscription price of $1.59 in advance or $2.00 otherwise with four cent singles and six month rate. It lists Maynard Concord Sudbury Aston Bedford as related areas.
The text analyzes factors behind the Tuesday election result that ended a five-term Democratic run for governor in Massachusetts. It cites manufacturing ties, tariff views, and notable governors like Russell, Douglas, Foss, and Draper, noting Republican party splits and legislative control as key dynamics shaping the outcome.
Bradstreet's notes an accelerated trade growth across the eastern half of the country with better industry activity, higher prices, wider distribution, robust bank clearings, and improved labor conditions. Reports cite expanded rail and road orders, stronger money demand, and traveling sales forces, with coal bills mentioned as a caveat.
The piece argues that modern rallies are fading relics as speakers vie with untruths. It suggests public interest would rise if speakers spoke on principle, restoring the rally as a wholesome political institution.
A Wednesday whist party at Masonic Hall in Maynard under Loyal Assabet lodge I O O F M A drew 16 tables coordinated by P J Schnair and Fred Hayward. Winners included Mrs William Brayden ladies 1st Mrs George Murphy 2 4d and Mrs P J Schnair consolation Michael Foley gentlemen 1st Fred Greene 2d William Mann consolation refreshments served committee members listed.
Mrs Mary Martin hosted a Wednesday evening party at Main Street for Miss Mamie Kane and 12 friends. They played games and then enjoyed refreshments.
A wedding occurred Saturday afternoon in Concord uniting Miss Sarah Cecelia Graveson and Harold A. Priest of Gleasondale. Mrs Priest formerly worked as a nurse and had been a frequent visitor to town. A full Concord section account follows.
At a recently organized high school athletic association meeting on Friday afternoon officers were elected Roy Mccormack as president Arthur Millington secretary Frank Maley treasurer for the commercial department Gavin Taylor Jr treasurer for the academic department A basketball team was formed Donald Lent named captain Joseph Dahl named manager.
The Congregational church Ladies Benevolent Society met in the church parlors and discussed the annual bazaar planned for Cooperative hall on Wednesday December 8.
Alfred Garey was struck from behind by an Italian workman with a hoe at the American Powder Co mills on Wednesday. A ragged scalp cut required three stitches and a second deep cut followed, leaving Garey dazed before the assailant fled. He was treated by Dr. Daniel Goode at the mill office. No suspect location known.
James Mahoney William Mann and Nicholas Driscoll nearly set a record as short term jurors in Lowell on Wednesday. They were thought to be civil duty jurors but served as special jurors for a murder trial in which the defendant pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and was discharged the same day. Mahoney was the only local juror drawn.
IS WELL KNOWN UMPIRE Daniel McCormack of Leominster has accepted a position in the spinning department of the mill and is staying with his brother Thomas McCormack Hillside st. He is a well known baseball umpire with seasons in the Connecticut and New England leagues and umpiring college and semi professional games.
Recent changes in the R. F. D. branch of the postal service increased the territory covered by Stanley Rice of the local post office from 22 1 10 miles to 27 18 100. Others have also been increased in proportion.
A special electric car carried about 28 members of Charles A. Welch lodge to Marlboro on Wednesday evening for the annual visitation of the United Brethren lodge of that city.
George and Loughlin Graham played for Clinton against the Swedish Americans of Worcester on Saturday. Clinton won in overtime while Sidney Scott did not play due to an injured knee.
Next Tuesday evening the Grange will host a debate featuring Mrs. H. Frances Hawkes, Mrs. Alice Brown Howe, Miss Louise Dorntee, Miss Mary Parkin, H. Linwood White and Charles H. Stanley.
Max Stein also known as John Doe of Leverett Wine Co Boston pleaded nolo contendere in Concord district court to soliciting liquor orders in a no license town. He paid 50 dollars. He allegedly solicited weddings and kept unused liquor and pressed other parties in town. Lawyer Sexton of Boston represented him. Chief Binks and Deputy Connors led town prosecution.
Miss Violet Riley turned five at the Murphy grandparents’ residence on a Wednesday evening. Guests included Mary Kane Lillian O Donnell Kittie O Connell Ellsworth McLaughlin and Forest Wilson. She received gifts highlighted by a five dollar gold piece as games and music accompanied refreshments.
The Maynard Sportsmen's club will hold a Thursday evening banquet in Cooperative hall featuring a game based menu. George W. Field of the fish and game commissioners will speak with stereopticon on wildlife habits laws and conservation for local sportsmen.
Noticeable street improvements include graded roads and sidewalks in good order. The town’s lighting system, completed by A L Morse of the American Woolen Co, features relocated poles placed evenly for better illumination. Residents hope future lights will be added on the opposite sides akin to Hudson.
Former Representative Alfred E. McCleary receives a timely volume from Congressman John Jacob Rogers of Lowell. The collection includes European war documents such as the German White Book Austrian Red Book Serbian Blue Book Russian Orange Book Belgian Gray Book French Yellow Book and British diplomatic correspondence.
The 21st annual English tea party and entertainment will be hosted by St. George's parish at the Masonic hall. Supper will be served from five to seven thirty with a special table reserved for clerks. The event remains a flagship social function of the season with enhanced plans this year.
Misses Katie and Elizabeth Graham appeared in Rochdale Wednesday evening, delivering Scottish dances, Irish jigs, and character numbers. They are engaged to perform in Worcester for the birthday anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns early in January.
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