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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
2
Entry date August 26 1903 at Marlboro Massachusetts Post Office under 1879 act. Subscriptions priced at 1.80 per year and 78 cents for six months. Locations Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford listed.
The Peabody Enterprise argues janitors must stay at posts during school hours citing fires often start in basements. It notes the St John s School blaze burned at least a half hour before discovery and urges wage increases to reflect responsibility.
The piece argues for strict enforcement of existing laws including Sunday closing and questions broad regulatory overreach. It urges fewer laws but stricter enforcement, cites Yale athletics eligibility and amateur status, and questions Senator Stone on defense readiness and national policy. It ends urging loyalty within party ranks.
The Associated Five held the first of a series of whist parties at Odd Fellows hall with 11 tables under Ralph W. Case Robert Lester Jr and Alonzo Mason as markers. Prizes went to Mrs Stella Cook Mrs George Smith Thomas Denniston Fay Graham and Walter R Denniston. Refreshments were served and guests came from South and West Acton. The next party is planned for January.
Old Concord chapter of the D A R met in Concord Saturday with members from this town including Mrs. James R. Bent Mrs. Helen Bent Curtis Miss Sarah Bent Miss Pauline Bent Mrs. C S Fowler Mrs. A L Morse Mrs L B Brooks and Mrs Charles H Stanley who was admitted as a member Local ladies presented the program with Mrs O S Fowler reading a fall conference report and Miss Pauline Bent performing piano solos Hostesses included Mrs Alfred E McCleary A full Concord section update follows.
In the morning service at the Methodist Episcopal church the speaker was James Dawson a gospel temperance worker. In the evening Rev A Morrill Osgood preached an illustrated sermon Ten Nights in a Barroom and Mrs Percy Robinson sang Where is my wandering boy tonight which was also illustrated.
Miss Ina M. Bell was the guest of relatives in Roxbury over the weekend. She visited family and attended local social events during her stay.
The recently elected officers of Charles A Welch lodge A F A M were installed in Masonic hall by acting G W M Thomas Deane and acting G M Gavin Taylor on Thursday evening. Inducted to office were Samuel R Garland W M Charles B Greenhalgh W P William Naylor J W Thomas Deane treas Lucius H Maynard sec L D Wilson chaplain Dr Daniel Goode now marshal William Stockwell S D Gilbert R Jones J D Edmund Hooper SS Edmund S Lowell H Cram JS Irving Dart S George H Coggswell organist Fred Hayward T A banquet followed with grace by Rev Freder ick N Rutan and a menu of ham tongue potato salad escalloped oysters sliced beets sweet pickles rolls cakes frozen pudding harlequin ice cream and coffee served by caterer F O Anderson of Hudson.
The Thanksgiving turkey roll is in progress as many bowlers return to action. A high score will be needed to win the prize, with contenders aiming to claim the coveted bird.
Raymond Veitch of Moosup CT was in Burlington for a visit with his mother Mrs Elizabeth Veitch. He received many congratulations on his promotion to pay master in the mills of the American Woolen Co in Burlington VI and will assume his new duties next Monday.
Olaf Hendrickson Boston American outfielder spent Saturday and Sunday with his uncle Peter Olsen. While in town he was entertained by Fred Wilder. He spent part of his boyhood here living with his parents on Priest Street. He traveled in a new Buick bought with his World Series earnings.
The concluding program of the parish fair by the M. E. church held at Naylor hall Wednesday evening featured the Novelty orchestra of Lowell and a moving picture show. A large audience enjoyed the entertainment and the sale of fancy articles met the high standard of the previous night, marking the event as highly successful in church history.
Miss Grace Leonard, previously employed in the Ray mill Franklin, has returned to town and resumed her former duties in the sewing department of the mill on Monday.
George Jamieson holds a letter from England noting four nephews in the English army. Two serve in France, one in Flanders, and a fourth awaits front duty in England. The message from Arnold laments war's toll and cites Zeppelins nearby, the Miss Cavell murder, and the anxious plight of homeless children as winter looms.
Roy McCormack completed the school census showing a gain of 58 children over last year. Totals: 1138 in 1914 and 1196 this year. Boys 634 and girls 562, with a 72 lead for boys. Age breakdown lists 242 in 5–7, 789 in 7–14, 165 in 14–16. Boys and girls counts are given for each age group.
Town Clerk Frank E B Sanderson attended a meeting of the town clerks of the 10th Middlesex district held in Hudson. After the business they were guests of Rep-elect George M. Osgood at a dinner hosted by him at the Hudson House.
Miss Sadie Flood entertained Priscilla club members at her Spring Lane home Thursday evening. A pleasant time was had with a music program and a social hour followed by refreshments.
The Mason Jubilee singers five colored performers appear in Naylor hall Tuesday evening Nov 23 under the Methodist Episcopal church official board. They will perform southern melodies popular songs and several hits to entertain a large gathering.
Charles W. Holmes witnessed the Battle Cry of Peace at the Majestic theatre in Boston on Wednesday and was much impressed by its portrayal of national unpreparedness. He says every true American should see the picture.
William Bakin appeared in Concord district court on Saturday November 6 and was found guilty of possessing liquor with intent to sell. Judge Prescott M Keyes fined him 50 dollars and gave him until Wednesday to pay.
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