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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
6
Marlboro Mass weekly edition details appear here with office address at 161 Main Street and statements about second class matter and post office filing dated August 25 1993. Names Walter B Morse Walter P Frye John H Lawton appear as officers with subscription information and rates.
Rev. H. C. Bushnellton spoke to the Men’s Club of the Tri Church recounting his father and two others financing the Monitor’s construction. He shared diary extracts and letters detailing wartime experiences, tying in Ericson’s plans and notable incidents. Refreshments followed the hour long talk chaired by Chas Towle, Thomas Todd and George Nelson.
Workmen have begun improvements on the C M H street railway tracks in Concord. It is hoped regular running time will soon be resumed. The line’s schedule was disrupted Monday as a car struck a damaged area, repairs being the explanation for the delay.
Advertisements must be prepaid at 10 cents per line with six words per line. Notices list towns Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury. Lost book under Chapter 590 Section 40 Acts of 1908 mass legislature notice 26596 lost. Found watch owner identified and paid reward. Nurse girl seeking work in Concord Lexington. To let seven room house five years old with land and barn. Contact Martin Duddy Brooks Street
For sale standing timber described as years growth located at Estabrook Address Box 400 in Concord. Listing notes contact details unspecified.
A pocketbook with a small sum of money and a ticket book disappeared at Fitchburg depot on November 6. Return to Mrs. J. A. Brown, Monument Street. Reward offered.
Alvah G. Wheeler reports a stray heifer found on Long Hill pasture Bolton. The animal is now at his place at Nine Acre corner Com cord.
A collage of short items mentions visitors to the Colonial Inn, sales at Hopkins Specialty Store, a prayer meeting at A. Larsen’s home, and a tea hosted by Mrs H F Leith. It notes high school activities, a junior promenade planned for Thanksgiving recess, and nearby dances and band engagements.
The Batli n's Club Woman's club met at Alcott House on Monday at 3 pm with Mrs. Rolfe announcing renovations and successful fundraising. Rev William Sleeper spoke on the Balkans, detailing Albania to Greece, warfare, brigandage, and peacemaking efforts amid Turkish turmoil.
Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Baker hosted and welcomed two new members to the Old ham chapter. Miss Willard spoke on Major Willard a military general from towns and traced his life from England to Concord and St. Miss Willard a direct descendant toured King’s place and old church with a colonial journal excerpt about pioneers Cambridge to Concord and Indian guides. Hostesses led a social hour as Mrs. Baker was named a national committee member of the children of the Republic by Mrs. Story.
The parish house dedication for Trinity Episcopal Church is set for Sunday November 16 at 3 30 pm with Rt Rev William Lawrence addressing attendees. A warming is planned Monday November 17 from 3 to 6 pm and 7 30 to 9 pm inviting friends and well wishers to attend.
The senior hop of the C. H. S. was postponed again, after changing dates, as a precaution amid an infantile paralysis outbreak. School officials decided to defer social gatherings following the death of a pupil from the disease.
Concord faced confusion after a claim that a state building inspector condemned the town hall, a report later partly clarified. The inspector did visit and review the hall, with several recommendations tied to a new fireproofing theater law effective November 1, potentially affecting past amateur productions. A final decision awaits a forthcoming conference between Murray Ballou and officials.
Mrs hacia Francis Adams and Mrs Jenry L Higginken appear among the peer group for the Angele in Art event benefiting the house. Miss Rosam Vorter drives arrangements while Sophia and Nathaniel P. Howts plan a wedding at the noted venue.
The Concord W C T U held its November meeting with H C Rolfe presiding. Mrs Heene shared impressions from the Worcester State convention and Miss Farrar described remarks from the Springfield Sunday school gathering. A plan for monthly meetings in 1914 was approved and a fruit box for Boston's sick and aged poor was ordered to be sent by November 20, with Flower Mission oversight.
Concord riders praise recent repairs on the C M and H street railway cars yet demand full refurbishments. Women in light dresses hesitate to sit on dirty seats as improvements continue. Passengers urge conductors to enforce seating rules and stop men from lounging on floors.
Plans are underway for a St Bernard parishioners reunion on Thanksgiving Eve at Monument hall. An executive committee led by Rev Dennis J Lynch with J William Byron John J Dee Thomas F Giblin and Thomas J McGann was named to arrange the event. Sub committees will handle features including an entertainment program followed by whist and dancing.
Concord council of the Knights of Columbus with Grand Knight Thomas J. McGann plans a winter smoker in the council chamber on Saturday evening November 29. A busy season of entertainment is anticipated with a committee arranging features including a later Ladies’ night.
The Scandinavian branch of the Trinitarian Church marks its 20th anniversary with a Sunday evening service at 7 30 led by Dr B S Winchester. Dr F E Emrick of Boston will preach on The Crown of Life. The Junior Endeavor class resumes Tuesday at 3 145 to 4 80 with Ruth and Samuel lessons. all youth invited.
Miss Helen Warren, who debuted at a Hallowe'en dance hosted by Mrs. M. B. L. Bradford, will be entertained with a dinner at the Somerset club by Mr. and Mrs. John Perry Bowditch of Framingham. A Millwood Farm house party is planned, and a Boston ball is expected within weeks as a substitute for the country dance.
Repair work on Sudbury Road continues beyond the planned November 1 completion as orders from the county commissioners extend the project toward Thoreau Street. The expansion suggests ongoing construction and potential traffic impacts in the area.
Postal notice lists names of intended mail recipients including H. V. Billings A. J. Cohen Mr and Mrs William Davis Kenneth B. Emerson Albert C. Gray Charles Johnson S VanArnam Mrs Charles Brown Mrs Darling Miss Margaret ee J Ernest L. Gage Mrs Goodhue Mrs L T Hilderth Ida Laihia Mrs Powers
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