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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
3
Silas Cook leaves for Boston. Mrs. Lingley visits Holyoke. Burns and repairs around town. football and dances planned. Local engagements include weddings, socials, and church events. Oak Hill macadam work and water pipe upgrades progress. several residents travel or relocate.
Albert Batley congratulates the winning candidate on election night showing sportsmanlike conduct. Ren James Wilson Grimes of Reading gains appreciation from new constituents and is discussed as a possible senate president. The 10th Middlesex district moves toward eliminating party lines and districts. Frank H. Pope wins reelection to the House amid regional party tensions between Leominster and Fitchburg.
Promoters report no strong teams organized for the season and expect no games for at least a month. Moving pictures attract crowds on Saturdays, and the East Boston C L A team will not exist this year with other towns possibly not fielding teams either.
Miss Elizabeth Jackson, teacher of pianoforte, offers New England Conservatory methods at pupil homes with lessons available at No 7 Garfield Street in Maynard. Carl Faelton among notable pupils mentioned.
Hudson police chief Andrew Magorty warns dog owners after a mad dog scare. Officers Scally Priest Crossman will visit homes in three town sections to ensure muzzling. If noncompliance continues, dog bread sales may drop as a consequence referenced by the chief. A stray dog issue in the east section prompts planned removals Wednesday morning.
Columbia lodge Degree of Honor held a supper in Cochran hall with oyster stew and other dishes prepared by Mrs. John Jarvis and others. The meeting included an initiatory degree witnessed by Mrs. Etta F. Ray of Gardner and readings by Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Packard amid a spider web unraveling act.
In Berlin the Reichstag debated the Daily Telegraph publication of Oct 28 regarding Emperor William and Britain. Chancellor von Buelow defended the government, while Conservatives and Liberals framed the crisis as a test of a ministry responsible to parliament.
Maynard played Riverdale in Brighton on Saturday and kept Riverdale in their territory for most of the game. Riverdale led 30 to 0 as Young scored two goals and Tight added one. Maynard goalie stood out in a clean, entertaining match. The teams will meet again on Maynard grounds Saturday afternoon.
Charles A Welch lodge A F and AM enjoyed a red letter night with D D G M Thomas Deane visiting from Marlboro. Deane’s suite included George Stacy Robert Browning Lucius Maynard Benjamin Derby and Theodoric Jones. The third degree was conferred on a candidate and a supper was served. A large Marlboro contingent attended along with members from Hudson Concord and other lodges across the state.
Miss Bird of Red Acre farm in Stow led a Monday morning series on practical subjects under Principal Chester. Her talk focused on the humane side of life, urging pupils to consider those less fortunate and to help both people and animals. The talks will continue weekly through the term.
The new Har riman Laundry Co building in Hudson is rapidly nearing completion and expected to be ready by January first. It will be a model facility with modern conveniences for both operations and employees, with most current staff planning to transfer to Hudson. John Weavings will manage Maynard and oversee Acton and nearby towns.
Mrs. Powelson of 2 Osborn Place Elizabeth New Jersey reports remarkable recovery using Father John's Medicine. She describes nightly bedside use a teaspoonful eases bronchial asthma attacks and gives it to her children for colds and coughs. She asks newspapers to publish the note so others may benefit.
About 26 voters attended the Maynard town meeting Tuesday night where A J Coughlan was elected moderator. Articles approved include $150 trust fund for Allen lot care, $1 200 from the Maynard estate for the Maynard lot care, $350 for fire department, $500 for the por department, $400 to buy safes for town offices, and a $600 vault for town records with selectmen appointed to oversee construction.
Principal Chester and Superintendent Brick champion athletics as a way to build school spirit and provide necessary relaxation from studies. They aim for a revival of sports at the high school, noting the neglected physical side of school life and its link to success. Brick was a college star in basketball and Chester a sprinter, adding expertise.
Mizpah Rebekah lodge entertained District Deputy and Suite D D G M Nellie L Balcolm and suite from Hudson on Thursday evening. Five candidates were initiated after a supper prior to degree work. Balcolm's suite included Charles L Balcolm grand marshal and several grand officers. Visiting members attended and praised the degree work by the lodge.
Mrs Margaret Nixon died at her daughter Mrs Free Oates home on Saturday aged 85 a native of England. She came to Maynard four years ago from Mapleville R T and leaves daughter Mrs Oates and son Charles Nixon. Funeral Monday afternoon at St George's church with burial in Glenwood cemetery.
The season opener on local alleys Thursday saw Littleton edge Acton by four pins after a tight match. McDonald led Littleton as Piper top Acton bowler in a competitive kickoff to the season. Score:
Sunday papers note a political shift in the fourth congressional district as Senator Mitchell defeats Congressman Tirrell, signaling the end of Tirrell’s term. Amidst a Republican wave in Fitchburg Clinton Marlboro Maynard Hudson, potential successors emerge including ex Mayor Walter B. Morse of Marlboro and George H. Wallace and J. Lovell Johnson of Fitchburg.
Calvin Miller, a former employee of the M. and 4H street railway, died in a work accident on an overhead line in South Fremingham. Witnesses note the fatal incident was caused by an electrical shock, occurring during his shift and prompting widespread regret among friends and the community.
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