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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
8
Marlboro Massachusetts edition lists publishers and managers. It shows subscription options and pricing for six months and one year, with office address at 151 Main Street. Advertising rates are given per line and for yearly advertisers with local column notices.
A weekly roundup from South Acton covers visitors, callers, and local events. Notables include J P Brown of Littleton, Mrs Nelson of Boston visiting relatives, and Katherine Hodge from St Paul visiting Miss Mary Davidson. The South Acton W C T U met with Mrs Christie, while Rev Merrill spoke on anti saloon themes. The universalist and Cong churches hosted events with the W C T U. The men’s supper at the Congregational church served about 100 with plans to repeat. A $10 contribution funds a cinder sidewalk from Maple Street to the bridge approach. A stereoscopic Oberammergau Passion Play lecture by Rev John Jay Lewis drew a full Universalist church crowd, with a Concord Junction trip to honor Mr Farren. C P Lamar, organist at St Marks, will speak at Congregational church with F W Taylor assisting. topic Wanted Modern Gideons.
West Acton residents are noted visiting New Bedford and Fitchburg while others undertake home projects and entertainments. Webber quartet from Boston may perform soon, Maynard concerts attract locals, and a series of church sermons, dances, lectures, and rehearsals are announced for community groups.
On Monday evening Nov 22 about 35 to 40 friends gathered in Bedford to honor Geo Wood who was quietly married. Friday Nov 19 guests marched to his new South Street home with a bass drum and presentation by Irving L Hodgen of useful household utensils and a substantial token. George greeted the visitors with calm pleasure and thanks for the wedding gifts.
Sunday November 21 marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs Lacey Hartwell. She attended church in Lowell and received an informal reception at 2 to 4 p.m. Monday November 22 hosted by Mrs Stark. Rev D C Torrey spoke and read poems. Attendees included several Bedford residents and Mrs Foster of Lexington.
Mrs. Alice Aikin of Beverly visited town last week while James Coughlin joined N H Tenney’s employ. Miss Freeda Priest was ill. Ladies Aid met in church parlors. Miss Loraine Miller visited her parents. Mr and Mrs John Edwards visited Charles Edwards. Mrs John Keyes hosting daughter Lulu Larrabee of Waverly. Charles Calder moved into the old Greenwood place. Middlesex hunting club toured town in bright costumes. Cyrus Pickard family moved into former William Boyd home. Local attendees at Oberammergau Passion Play in South Acton Universalist church. William Banks returned to White Plains after three weeks with Edgar J Banks. A bargeload attended Edwin N C Barnes recital in West Acton Odd Fellows hall. J W Bailey spoke on temperance for Anti-Saloon League at Congregational church. Youths formed Brotherhood of David at Congregational church under Rev FE Hayes. Thanksgiving sermon titled The Joy of Life at Congregational next Sunday. C E leader William Edwards to discuss Home Missions: the Battle of the slums. Otis H Forbush to auction Dec 3 1909 at 9 am in Acton Mass with horses hens farming tools wagons sleighs hay and household goods.
A. W. Marsh and family moved into the former Withington home on Central Street. Miss Madeline Scanlon of Pepperell visited her uncle David Scanlon. The Sarah E K Tolman estate on Assabeth Avenue sold to Chas. W. Wales. Miss May Cushing of Marlboro, N H, weekend guest of Miss Harriet Lawrence, lost a diamond brooch in town. Plans advance for the Sd annual masquerade at Ten Associates with Brigham's orchestra. King and Cole's singing engagements listed for Lincoln Concord and West Acton. About 90 couples attended a Four Merry Rubes barn dance. prizes went to Eva Hunt and Archie McEachern. A Young Men's club is forming with Union church support, membership rising, aiming to emulate a Y M C A style program for local youths.
Washington on November 24 predicts a sweeping overhaul in the administration of the general land office and prosecutions for land frauds in the west. Close administration friends say the move aims to resolve the Ballinger Pinchot controversy and will shock the nation.
Solon Chase aged 86, famed as the Greenback advocate known as the sage of Chase's Mills, died suddenly. Born January 14, 1823, he promoted Greenbackism for a decade, stumping nearly every state and earning wide admiration. He was twice nominated for Congress but defeated each time.
Harvard golf champion James JF Curtis of Boston is drafted to Washington as assistant secretary of the treasury to oversee customs reforms. He will report Monday to begin his duties and golf practice after finishing trials in the Boston steel cases where he serves as assistant district attorney.
In Teneriffe, scientists observed newly opened craters as the Mountain of Las Flores erupted with incandescent lava and stones. The lava flow neared Santiago within a half mile but is not expected to reach the town for six to seven days. the event lit the night sky with a grand display. A separate note from Burrville reports a year old baby swallowing two parts of a toy cat eye and fin, yet remaining in good condition.
An explosion of dynamite at Joseph Mascari’s fruit and wine house in Danville Illinois damaged twenty five buildings in the business district. The loss is placed at 50000 dollars. Mascari attributes the blast to the Black Hand group.
Washington reports Victor Murdock leading insurgents to seek Cannon's retirement with a petition in Congress. Insurgents total about forty five, needing Democratic support to succeed, while Fitzgerald Democrats align with the machine on rules. Cannon faces Parsons's charges and opposition from Fowler, Cooper, and other chairmen, with two-year re election likely but fragile amid rule amend ments and party divisions.
Fifteen thousand shirtwaist makers, including 12 000 women, began a city wide strike over wage increases and shorter hours. They demand a 25 to 30 percent raise in piece work rates and a reduction from a 52 hour week. The hit could involve all 49 000 workers in New York shops.
New York reports Colonel John Jacob Astor and party reached the city aboard the steamer Harry Luckenbach from San Juan Puerto Rico on November 17. Nourmahal crew reportedly boarded the Luckenbach with mail before sailing, but Nourmahal was at anchor and undamaged. Actress Dolly Parnell wed Prince Nesir Ali Khan in London. jewelled gifts valued at 100000 dollars were presented. In Franklin Georgia, 17 year old Will Carrington killed his grandfather after being punished.
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