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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1913

Page

6

Mariboro Weekly Edition of The Enterprise Company

Published in Mariboro and Tiboro columns list a weekly edition by The Enterprise Company at 161 Main Street. It marks second class matter with post office dates and 1903 voiding under March 8, 1879 act. It lists officers Walter R. Morse Walter P. Frye John H. Lawton and subscription prices for yearly, six month, and quarterly copies with post office postage in advance.

atTiboro Mase Congress

Concord News and Society Items

Local notes from Concord cover club meetings auctions and social events. Shown are reports on the Concord Musical Club program planning Knights of Columbus activities and social gatherings at Trinity church and Beacon Light club. Also listed are address changes and upcoming sales plus anti suffrage board plans and farm debate topics.

A+ Trowiineg Henry M. Pratt Wllow Rebekah Lodge D.D. A. M. Anne Bowlby Watertown J. F. Donovan Uncle Sam Concord Beacon Light Club Trinitarian King’s Daughters Trinity Church Frederic Brooks Elizabeth Brooks Beacon It Boston Heath Farm Nahant Frastus H. Smith George Wright Place Deorrte Wright Otis H. Forbush Concord Grarve Anti Suffrage League Woodw Hudson

Gunner John H Westfall Captivates Concord With Samoa Disaster Talk

The Trenton gunner John H Westfall entertained Concord with an illustrated lecture on the 1889 Samoan disaster. He traced the voyage from San Francisco to Samoa and described Germany U.S. and British naval presence, the hurricane, and the lone survivor. The audience praised his vivid storytelling and hopes for a larger future venue.

U. S. Trenton Pirst George P. Furber James O |Ter Cyrus Hosmer W. D. Howe Unner John H. Westfall U.S. N Concord Trenton San Francisco Atlantic Ocean Samoa Germany U. S

Delicatessen Shop Sale Expected at Year’s End

Vendors announce a major sale of assorted edibles at the upstairs food shop. A large stock is on hand with more promised, including a children's department and unique items to please younger shoppers, following last year’s display of a sellout sign.

Gale

Bride Receives Surprise Visit After Wedding

Friends of Mrs Viola Poss Lawler gathered at her Walden Street home Friday evening to celebrate her recent wedding. They surprised her with a handsome cut grass pitcher and enjoyed music games and refreshments as they extended best wishes for her future happiness.

Viola Poss Lawler Walden St

Scandinavian Church Observation Marks 99th Anniversary

The 99th anniversary of the Scandinavian church in town was observed at the Trinitarian church. The service, led by Rev. Theodore Jensen, featured a special musical program. Rev. Dr. F. R. Emrick of Boston gave the principal address as secretary of the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society.

Trinitarian Theodore Jensen

Concord Man Praised for Comfort Upgrading Trains

Robert L. Warner of this town was hailed as a friend of the humans in last Sunday's Globe for persistent efforts to add flat backs and flat seats on the New York New Haven and Hartford and Boston and Maine trains. His work, credited with improving comfort for 6,600,000 travelers, now targets Pullman coach chairs he argues are not scientifically designed. Articles in The Concord Rise echoed the push for flat backs and drew favorable comment.

Concord Robert L. Warner Globe N. Y N. H Warner

For Sale Nice seven room house with land and note

Advertisements may be left at H L Whitcord's and must be paid in advance. Rates are 2 per line with six words per line. Ads read in Concord Maynard Littleton Beaford Acton Sudbury. FOR SALE Nice house of 7 rooms, back noted, acre of land and a small Martin Duddy, 7 Brook.

H. L. Whitcord Concord Maynard Littleton Beaford Acton Sudbury Martin Duddy

Lost book notice from Middlesex Institution for Savings

Notice under Chapter 690, Section 40 of Acts of 1908 states book number 26596 has been lost and payments on the same stopped. Charles E. Brown Treasurer Middlesex Institution for Savings Concord Massachusetts October 30 1913.

Middlesex Institution For Savings Charles E. Brown Concord Mass

To Let 7 Room House with Barn and Storage

For rent a five year old seven room house newly painted on a percentage acre with a small barn. Martin Duddy, Ist. Also winter storage for one or two automobiles at 15 Monument St.

Martin Duddy Ist Monument St

High Speed Road Plan Drafted Through Lexington Area

Survey work in Lexington and Lincoln advances a proposed Fitchburg Boston high speed route. Engineers report local opposition but expect town permissions may allow track location near the Waltham Lexington line. If approved, construction could push forward with cars running within a year.

Fitchburg Boston L Exington Lincoln Lexington Waltham

Darling Chosen for Harvard Bridge Damages Commission

Gen Charles K Darling clerk of the U S District court was named by Judge Sheldon as a member of the commissioners to apportion damages to riparian Boston side owners from the drawless Stadium bridge between Cambridge and Brighton Larz Anderson presented the bridge and other appointees Joseph A Conry and John L Swift were named for their expertise in river navigation and related questions The panel will reportedly be paid 50 dollars per day for services.

Sheldon Harvard Charles K. Darling U. S. District Court Supreme Judicial Court Boston Charles River Cambridge Brighton Stadium Larz Anderson Joseph A. Conry Port John L. Swift Fall River

Concord Grangers Attend National Grange Meeting

The Concord Grangers return from National Grange sessions enthusiastic about the treatment received and the meetings. Attendees from Concord in Manchester included Master Norman B. Smith George I. Gardner Mr and Mrs Frederick W. Taylor Miss Edna Helsher Mr and Mrs F E Power Benj Ingham Roger Allen Joseph Smith John M Keyes Herbert B Hosmer and George Albree.

Concord National Grange Manchester Norman B. Smith George I. Gardner Frederick W. Taylor Edna Helsher F. E. Power Benj. Ingham Roger Allen Joseph Smith John M. Keyes Herbert B. Hosmer George Albree

Lecture and Tea for Woman's Parish Association

A meeting at the First Parish Meeting House vestry in Concord featured President Mrs. G F Walcott presiding. Rev. Margaret Barnard spoke on Social Problems in Rural Communities with local data. Rev. A B Hitchcock Jr sang, Sue performed violin with Mrs. Percy Brown and Miss Marion Barker. Tea hosted by Mrs. F C Dumaine and Mrs. Philip A Davis followed the program.

Woman's Parish Association First G. F. Walcott Margaret Barnard Rowe Concord A. B. Hitchcock, Jr Sue

Record Not Broken by Grass Cutting Storms at Mill Pond

A well known citizen on Monday spoke about the grass cut on the mill pond meadow. For 20 years, whenever Heyward and Pierce own the pond land, grass cutting has been followed by storms. Despite hopes that late season work could avoid wetting, snow arrived Sunday and the grass received the same treatment as crops have for two decades.

Mill Pond Heyward Pierce

Luncheon Delivered to Mrs. Alfred Noyes in Boston

Daniel Lothrop and Miss Margaret Lothrop hosted a luncheon for Mrs. Alfred Noyes wife of the English poet at the College Club on Commonwealth Avenue Boston. Other guests included Mrs. Larz Anderson Mrs. Thomas Bailey Ed rieh Mrs. Hugo Munsterberg Miss Margaret Munsterberg Mrs. Robertrant Mrs. Samuel Hoar of Concord Mrs. Josephine Peabody Marks and Miss Helen Sanborn.

Daniel Lothrop Margeret Lothrop Alfred Noyes College Club Commonwealth Ave Boston Larz Anderson Thomas Bailey \Edrich Hugo Munsterberg Margaret Munsterberg Robert (Rant Samuel Hoar Concord Josephine Peabody Marks Helen Sanborn

Candy Kitchen to Open in Concord at Walnut Street

Sarah and Elizabeth Jones plan a candy kitchen in Concord at 14 Walnut street starting Tuesday November 25. They have produced Sign of the Kettle candies at home for some time with limited distribution and now move to a larger workspace inviting visitors and handling mail orders promptly.

Sarah and Elizabeth Jones Concord Walnut St

Sudbury Road Repairs Advance to Thornaust Section

The second section of Sudbury road repairs will be finished this week as crews push ahead from Goulding's corner to Thor n au st. The work is being rushed to complete the project promptly.

Sudbury Rd Goulding’s Corner Thorn Au St

New Department Opens at Hopkins Harness Shop

The George Hopkins store has become a small department store, moving harness stock to the upper floor and filling downstairs with confectionery, toys, postcards, dolls, novelties, and seasonable books. Business remains strong as Christmas stock and new novelties draw shoppers, with a welcoming invitation to inspect the displayed goods.

G. H. Hopkins George Hopkins

Tea in Studio Concord Branch Suppresses Bazaar Report

Florence W Richardson hosted a Friday tea for the Concord Suffrage League to discuss the recent bazaar at Copley Place. Reports by Mrs Robertson James Mrs F C Dumaine and Mrs E Brown highlighted proceeds of 300 from Concord as separate from Waltham and Lexington booths. The affair featured yellow decor and was hosted by Mrs Wilfrid Wheeler with a social tea.

Corcord Suffrage League Florence W. Richardson Concord Suffrage League Hevsar Copley Place Robertson James F.C. Dumaine E. Brown Concord Waltham Lexington Wilfrid Wheeler

Mrs Leith Hosts Tea for New Cordova Resident

Mrs Hugh F Leith hosted a Thursday afternoon tea at her Main Street home to introduce Mrs Julia Cameron of Westford who recently moved to Concord. About 200 invitations were issued and nearly that number attended from 4 to 6 in the music room with yellow and white chrysanthemum decor. Other guests served at the dining room table included Mrs David Baldwin Mrs Pliny Jewell Mrs M Irving Motte and Mrs Robert Warner. The event featured yellow roses and smilax in decor and favorable remarks from attendees.

Hugh F. Leith Pliny Jewell M. Irving Motte Robert ‘Warner

Advertised Letters and Names Listed in Journal

A list of advertised letters and names appears in the issue. Individuals include Raymond A. Ball J H Danforth Cilijivo Gaeta Olaf Groneng M M Dr A C MacMillan Judge W M Shaw and others such as Thomas White Annie Anderson Nellie Anderson Dellie Bartlett Itelen Clark Mary Crosby Beatrice Fitzger ald Oscar Holt J Arthur Martin Mary Ryan.

Raymond A. Ball J. H. Danforth Cilijivo Gaeta Olaf Groneng M. M A. C. MacMillan W. M. Shaw Thomas White Annie Anderson Nellie Anderson Dellie Bartlett Itelen Clark Mary Crosby B. Finn Beatrice Fitzgerald Oscar Holt J. Arthur Martin Mary Ryan

Union meeting at Scan dinavian M E church

A union meeting is set for Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the Scandinavian M E church and Epworth League in Boston and Concord area.

M. EB. Church and Epworth League Boston Concord Ep

Epworth League and Thanksgiving Service at Trinitarian Church

The program features prayer by Rev. B E Carlson and Rev Andrew Berggreen at the Epworth League gathering with readings, solos, and speeches by Boston and Concord participants. A free supper is planned at 6 pm, toastmaster Andrew Anderson. Evening service 7 30 includes Thanksgiving rites and harvest offerings for City Missionary Society.unday observances and Home Mission Week noted.

Andrewson Rites B. B. Carlson Trinitarian Church City Missionary Society Boston Home Mission Beacon Light Club Flower Committee

Halt Hour Cars On C M and H Street Railway

Announcement states hour cars will operate on the C M and H Street railway to aid holiday patrons. The note emphasizes convenience for travelers and local riders during the holiday period.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mariboro Main Street Mariboro, Maes Walter RA. Morse Walter P. Frye John H. Lawton Gudbury Grange Ram F. MacCallar Frederick J T. J. McGann Corgormn Toca Gen. Darling Concord Nurseries St. Concord C. S. Fowne Ben J. F. Murray, M.D Oncord Matthew Steinman Grant St Chas. S. Spencer Main St. - Concord Cologne John C. Friend J. W. Raymond Southern Division E. A. Buck Main Concord Junction Walden Street
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