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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
4
Mr Buckley, delivering on his route, was struck by a car driven by Miss Conant of Acton on Thoreau Street. He was carried to Deaconess Hospital with a compound fracture of the leg and his condition was listed as not known.
A wedding took place Tuesday in the Mal church West Newton uniting Miss Janie Robertson of West Newton and Edward L Monroe of this town. A reception followed with attendees from the town. The couple departed for parts unknown and will reside on Bismorst when they return. Mrs. Monroe formerly lived with Mrs. Florence Brooks and Monroe works as an engineer at the electric light station.
Mrs. Augusta M. Foss and Mrs. Frederick W. Taylor of Concord Junction celebrated their birthdays on Friday, November 10, at Mrs. Foss's home. The house was prettily decorated with cut flowers, and both honorees received many gifts and well wishes in remembrance of the day.
The Ladies' auxiliary of the Concord Grange met at Mrs J B Wilg's home Tuesday afternoon. They planned the year's work and spent the time sewing, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.
Alumni boys have begun practice for the alumni versus high school football game scheduled for Thanksgiving. A large turnout boosts confidence in victory. The Trinity Church Men’s Club plans its season opener at the parish house on Thursday evening, Nov. 23 with Arthur K. Hunt speaking after a 6:30 supper. The Young People’s Religious union met at First Parish church with Rev. Henry Hallam Saunderson discussing Liberal Evangelism. Recital attendees praised Edna Wahle’s contralto performance assisted by J. Albert Baumgartner and Charles Furber’s selections.
A sequence of personal names such as P. B. Banks W. L. B. Cobb Webster Grant J H Howarth Dell Kens er W A Hogan Winthrop Packard Post Daniel Swett Tut tle Bostom Gwe Mrs J L Géotell Mrs Prod Sentth fre Margaret West appears as a fragmented roster or social directory item from a historical newspaper page.
Minute Men of Concord adopt a resolution in favor of universal compulsory military training under Federal direction. The group plans public meetings in the State Armory to discuss preparedness and the role of trained citizens in democracy and national defense.
The Concord Lyceum began its 88th season on Wednesday night November 8 with a concert by violinist Miss Irma Seydel and tenor Francesco Savasta, assisted by pianist Miss Mary Pumphrey. The program featured Prologue from Pagliacci, Savasta in Saint Saens Concerto in B minor, Seydel in Schubert Wilhelmj arrangement, Neapolitan songs, Ave Maria, La Donna e Mobile, and Zigeunerweisen among others. The next meeting on November 22 at the State Armory will host a lecture by Honorable William Howard Taft on Our World Relationship. Reverend George Tewksbury preached at the pulpits jointly with Reverend Christopher W. Kier of Lexington on Sunday.
Miss Bila Aldrich Gleason, vice president at large of the state W C T U, spoke at the Congregational church night in a talk titled The Third Class. She divided people into three groups and warned against liquor trade and indifference, citing crimes linked to drinking and urging active temperance efforts.
Maynard residents are urged to inquire at the Assabet Institution of Savings about a low cost life insurance program offered through the state. Arthur Walker, treasurer, will provide full details and assist with applications after state approval The plan highlights savings bank funding and dividends reducing net costs with cash values accruing over seven years based on a $1000 policy and a 29.28 annual premium.
An enlisted member of Company nt of Clinton departs to report for duty at Clinton as part of a 100 mile march toward the Mexican border. He will travel about 15 miles daily carrying a knapsack of roughly 70 to 80 pounds through the alkali sands of New Mex.
Fragmentary OCR shows a former staff member leaving an unnamed department within an American city. The brief hints at learning a new automotive-related pursuit or skill post employment.
A list of attendees includes Mrs. A L Morse Mrs Alfred B McCleary Mrs Sidney Mc Cleary Mrs Alfred T Haynes Mrs Andrew Smith Mrs Luke Brooks Miss Suga Hill and Miss Dorothy at a recent gathering.
A leading store report cites a strong three month peak in sales at S. E. McCleary, grocery and bakery, on Main Street. The town is said to be enjoying its greatest wave of trade.
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