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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1904
Page
4
In wet conditions Worcester defeated Maynard 4 to 0 in a local English football game amid a muddy field and frequent crowd interference. The Worcester lineup featured Dinsdale and Stuart among others, with time 30 minute halves.
For sale a covered wagon two horse sled a retired top buggy and two heavy express harnesses Apply to Frank South Acton or at R C A.
Michael Giblin returns to Millis, Lester Maddox came from Na tick, Carl Record from Chelsea visits Marlboro, Wellesley visitor W. A. Flags, Councilman Moise Sasseville and wife in Worcester, John Mannion attends Harvard Yale game in New Haven, Mrs. Minnie Goulet of Brockton away at Bli Lacouture, Mrs. George T. Clark of Allston visits aunt Mrs. Brig ham, ex mayor W. Mildon of Eastport guests, Elizabeth Savage works at Marlboro exchange, Edward Stanley visits Restling, Bertha Brown of Roxbury visits Elmst parents, Richard Cornwell Sr. connected to Providence relations, and more football chatter.
Sermon by Rev. Geo A. Tewksbury at eleven o clock in AND AsporT Con cord. Trinitarian church hosts Thanksgiving prayers and Japan Sunday program led by Mrs Charlies H Towle with Charles H Pepper speaking on Children of Japan. The Congregational Young Peoples Club debated Washington versus Lincoln. A wedding reception at the Blake home precedes a New York trip for the couple.
The funeral for John McMillan who was killed Tuesday night departed from Grants street home with a joint escort from the local Carpenters and Joiners union and Concord fire department. Services at St Bernard’s Church were led by Rev. M. J. Scanlon with requiem mass sung by the choir. McMillan aged about 33 leaves a wife and young boy and was known as a jovial popular member and former union president. He died in a tragic incident. his death is deeply deplored.
Our selection lists raisins currants citron orange and lemon peel dates figs and Malaga nuts. Aisles feature mixed nuts Naples walnuts filberts cashews and almonds in 1 lb and bulk sizes for holiday cooking and snacking.
The Co. F basketball team won 38 to 26 against the Marlboros Saturday night in a fast game. Gauthier scored seven baskets, Rock led the Marlboro attack, and Co. F remains undefeated at home as they prepare for three games this week including Milford and Jamaica Plain.
The Semi-Colon club held a tea on November 17 in Froebel hall with violet and white decor. Mrs. Emma Brown ing Leland of Concord Junction lectured on Russian music with piano and vocal illustrations by Miss Giles. A Japanese student also played piano. Russian tea and refreshments followed. ushers were Mrs. M. Emery and Mrs. W. D. Lepper. hostesses were Mrs. F. H. Morse and Mrs. C. G. Creelman.
Cattle Inspector Joseph Walker completes Marlboro general inspection reporting 1084 neat cattle 674 swine and six sheep and goats. The report notes cattle swine and sheep generally in healthy condition.
Grand Commander T H Vidette of South and Fred R Hayden of New York presided at the Malta commandery gathering in Pythian Hall Thursday evening. Cypress commanders and other members attended the event marking the occasion with a ceremony and remarks.
The Father Lights held their second meeting of the year on Thursday November 17. Newly elected officers attended led by Miss Myrtle Skinner as president, Miss Sarah Sieswerda as 2nd vice president, and Miss Pearl Sanford as secretary. Absent was the 1st vice president. The treasurer reported financial details.
Local notes warn no game on Thanksgiving as Concord and present teams face weakness. plans for a high school contest at Maynard look unlikely with Co I squads unlikely to materialize. a mixed eleven from past and emerging players may travel to Maynard if arranged.
The Ladies Missionary Society of See church held its first meeting of the season in the church parlors last Thursday afternoon. Supper served at 6 with duties by Mrs. Edward L. Tuttle Mrs. Walter F. Baker and Mrs. BE W. The evening program featured vocal solos by Mrs. Virginia Lee Tewksbury Mrs. Harry EB. Tuttle Miss Gertrude Todd and Philip A. Davis.
The Concord Musical club met at Miss Mainst's home for the season’s second gathering. Performers included H Eckfeldt and Mary D Brooks on solos, Miriam Barrett, Mrs. H F Smith Jr, Virginia Lee Tewksbury, Mrs. F A Houston on vocals, piano by Mrs. Charles E Brown, and a vocal duet by Miss Todd and Sharewonith.
The ad claims the pills cut off maladies regardless of age and lists dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation as curable. It notes Johnson's Pharmacy Maynard and Willard's Pharmacy South Acton as outlets for purchase.
A Boston and Maine railroad accident at Belknap street kills a man and fuels arguments to abolish grade crossings. The writer notes prior fatal incidents and argues safety outweighs cost, suggesting local action to replace street-rail crossing with safer infrastructure.
Concord high school football ends its season with a 6-0 loss to Bekveldt and a weak display across games this year. Manager doubts a Thanksgiving game with undergraduates will be played, marking one of the slowest seasons in the school's football history.
Mrs. B. J. Bell of Brooklyn reports her daughter gained a pound weekly after starting Mi-o-na. Appetite improved, face and limbs filled out, nerves steadier, and sleep restored. Local agent H. B. Richardson urges immediate use, claiming a box cures the average dyspeptic and fills wasted form.
The Lyceum audience enjoyed a Wednesday show featuring amateur actors led by Sir Christopher Deering and Walter H. Taplin. The cast included Mrs Ruth Capen and Dolly Coke with music by the Criterion orchestra. The next program on Nov 30 will present a lecture by Howard Widener Du Bois on Camping Trips in British Columbia.
Andrew J. Brigham aged 71 died Monday at his home on Old Road to Nine Acre Corner after a illness. He was born in Leominster and resided in Concord about 20 years. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter. Funeral at 2 o clock with services by Rev George A Tewksbury.
An advertisement from R.8. Webster & Co. of Adora Ontario Canada claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are the exact purgative and stomach purifier needed. The product is said to be strong yet safe for children and free of severe griping. sold by Johnson's Pharmacy and H. J. Dwinell in Maynard.
The notice lists Timothy Corcorane Antonina Gran ner John Lindgren W W Wilson Mrs Lottie Mrs Julia Stearns Miss Alice Williams as recipients of advertised letters awaiting pickup.
Mrs John McMillan of Concord Massachusetts expresses sincere thanks for words of sympathy and kindness during recent sorrow dated November 22 1904.
Local notices list cheap ladies underwear hosiery gloves mil linery and fancy goods at Miss Buck in Concord Mass. Back room to let in Crawhart block inquire at bake shop. Road cart for sale by M L Hatch. Rentals for small homes and billiard table for sale or rent via George G Russell Concord Junction Mass. Found pocketbook belonging to Geo P Hagerty. Wood lots for estate sale of 15 25 35 acres plus 26 acres in Actop Erastus H Smith. Upright plane nearly new for sale box 528. Coma with igarth Hub r name.
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