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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
3
Maynard items report Jamen Ryan joining A Leanick firm and visits among locals. Pleurisy symptoms linger for Eugene Tourville. many social events and club meetings noted. An aquarium exhibit, theater and store openings, and a large new fire truck are described along with local politics and parade attendance.
An advertisement claims Rexall 9p Hair Tonic cures dandruff and baldness with a guaranteed result. It asserts most women damage hair with heat and harsh products, and promises growth on 93 of 100 tested cases while urging readers to try the remedy in Marlboro with a money back guarantee.
Mrs Lydia B Garfield 87 died in Xenia Ohio at her son Lyman Garfield's home after heart trouble. Her body brought to Maynard for funeral in Congregational church at 2 36 with Rev F N Rutan officiating. A quartet sang Blessed Day Peace Sweet Peace Sleep Thou Still. interment Glenwood Cemetery. Marlboro relatives attended.
Mrs Bridget Colleton aged 68 died Thursday at her son James Colleton’s home in Pittsfield Me after a paralytic shock. Her body was brought here and buried Saturday after a high mass at St Bridget's church by Rev John Sheehan. She leaves three sons James of this town and Arthur and Frank of Pittsfield Me.
Mizpah Rebekah lodge hosts D. D. G. M. Mrs. Angie M. Howe and entourage. Large attendance of members and visiting sisters, supper at seven, followed by degree work. Six candidates were initiated with committee members named.
A store advertises Rexall Orderlies with a money back offer if the remedy fails to relieve constipation. The ad claims an odorless tasteless powdery tablet, safe for children and the elderly, with pricing 12 for 10 cents, 36 for 25 cents, 80 for 50 cents, sold only at The Store P. Hi DeLee 12 ese a Wayans Mass.
James P. Sweeney a Maynard native and prominent Boston lawyer died at Hart privac hospital in Boston at 240 Thursday morning after about a year of illness. He served as choirmaster and organist, wrote for local papers, and built a notable legal career with firm Sweeney & Wilson. Survived by brothers Charles and Thomas. funeral held at St. Bridget's Church with high mass and notable community attendance.
A local ad lists 10c drinks with chicken bouillon and oyster bouillon served with olives and crackers. Cold soda and ice cream are available at all times.
The interment followed services at St. Bridget's cemetery with Rev. John A. Crowe offering prayers. Boston and nearby towns sent numerous dignitaries and professionals to honor Mr. Sweeney, including judges, city officials, and Irish Charitable Society members. Floral tributes reflected widespread affection and the arrangements were managed by George Flynn, O. S. Fowler, and James Crosby.
A Saturday night annual sale at the ladies’ group event raised a considerable sum and proved socially successful. Tables were attractively set with ice cream, candy, popcorn, mystery, aprons, cake, and punch, staffed by named local volunteers. The supper and sale committees coordinated the event with several listed helpers.
List of names including Jozan Bodaz Bilida Oliver Miller Olive Miller P H Peterson Cristofaro Sabato H Alice Scribner and others sent via American Steam Packing Co agent Boston Traveler Parcels for Annie Anderson Roy P Thomas and Leander McIntire from city post office records.
Maurice Fitzgerald and Mise Blanchambin Paris were married at St Bridget’s Church in a high mass ceremony. Attending were Jean Blanchambin and Catherine Fitzgerald with Rev. Walter J. Brown officiating. The couple’s wedding party then visited the groom’s parents’ home beforeized travel plans to several cities.
The Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Railway Company urges caution to prevent injuries to children from rail cars. It cites jumping on cars running in front of vehicles and placing objects on rails as common hazards beyond employee control and appeals to parents to protect their children.
At a joint meeting of Gleason dal South Acton Concord Concord Junction and Maynard Councils of the Royal Arcanum in the Masonic hall Supervising Dept A R Lemay of Fitchburg and Regent Ernest E Hobson spoke urging members to take hold and boom their order. Other visiting council members commented before the group adjourned to a banquet with a fine collation and music by a local orchestra.
Mrs James Coulter receives a Detroit clipping reporting the deaths of two relatives in Detroit Michigan Mrs William Irwin died in Detroit while the funeral was pending train arrival and Mrs Charles McGilvery another relative died suddenly within minutes making two deaths in a short period.
Classified notice offers two wood stoves one coal stove and two robes available at Main Street shop. Contact C. J. Maynard and Mahoney for details and purchase location.
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