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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
6
Published at Marlboro Massachusetts every Wednesday evening by The Enterprise Company located at 161 Main Street Marlboro Massachusetts.
A historical postal notice from Concord area lists second class matter details and subscription rates. It specifies six months for 500, three months for 2 cents, and yearly rates at 91, with postal compliance under the 1879 act and January 25, 1903 posting.
Officials warn a car leaving Concord on the C street line at 8 20 p m will be discontinued and delays may push the 9 o clock car into Concord. The disruption could cause scheduling problems and longer wait times for riders between Concord and Boston.
Manager Finan of local bowling alleys readies facilities for the new season and outlines polishing plans. A possible league formation near Bedford Hudson Acton and surrounding towns is anticipated. Miss Parker recently completed a nursing course at Choate Memorial and plans hospital study in New York this winter.
Advertisements show rates 10c a line with six words per line and prepayment. Listings note chimney cleaning by Joseph Baggio Concord mass and job openings for upholstering in Allen Co. Concord Junction. A well built henhouse for up to 150 birds offered by Poultry Home at 130 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction. A partial Symphony advertisement available by telephone in Concord.
Edith F. resumes studies at Mansion School Wollaston Miss Rose Wallate guest of Mrs John H Lawton in Maribete Communion will be observed at the 7th Meeting House Sunday October 6 Chief of police Craig works on rear of his house on Thistown Miss Kathryn guest at home of Mrs William Hayesboro Old Concord Chapter D A R to hold a food sale Friday afternoon October 6 2 to 4 Mrs B W Dustan moves furnishings to Musket a quid rd Brush fire at Fairhaven Rd burns over 1.5 acres of land owned by G St L Abbott. Mrs Richard F Woods and others from Waltham visit. A reception for the Grants follows a church event in Maynard shop at Christies Grange meeting Tuesday night followed by social. Delegates to North Midwest Women’s Mission meeting in Pepperell Tuesday. Ernest R Kingston of Hudson assigned to John Hancock Life Insurance. Democratic candidate J William Byron attends meeting in Lowell. Millinery opening draws crowds as new hats arrive. About 20 labor certificate applications. Supt Hall to meet at high school Thurs and Fri 7 to 8 pm. Christening at Hubbard Street home. relatives attend. Piret Parish delegates to Buffalo General Conference signified intent to attend. Hunting season brings many applicants for licenses. expected big increase next month. Quail and partridge reported plentiful this season.
The Concord Trinitarian Church honors Rev G A Tewksbury for 22 years of service since his arrival on a fall day. He preached on heirs with Christ, guided town growth, and contributed to The Enterprise. Married to Virginia Lee Phelan, he and his wife will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary in May with daughters Mary V and Dorothy.
Middlesex pupils arrive for the season at the Middlesex Oval with a home opener against the Country Day School of Newton. The rest of the schedule lists games against St Andrew's Noble and Greenough Walkman St Mark's Groton George's Newport, with all but the Groton game at home.
A shack near Thomas F. residence on Sudbury road houses a crew of 20 Italians engaged in Sudbury road repairs begun last week. Chairman J. M. Keyes of the road department says the work should be finished by the first of November with a busy period ahead.
The case against H Tomer for drunken driving was dismissed after the jury found the Sept 13 auto crash that killed Mrs Francis and Warn Towner to be an accident. Tomer testified he suffered head injuries and his wife and guests were invited. witnesses said there was no evidence of intoxication. An expert attributed the crash to a blown front tire before hitting a culvert. Train timetable changes follow, with several Boston Concord schedules altered.
Rollis reveals a list of upcoming games starting October 29 at Waltham then November 7 at Norwood November 21 at Lexington and November 27 at home against Alumni. A Middlesex match is planned but date undecided. Coach Goddard reports strong practice and a promising squad ahead of Thanksgiving Day clash with the alumni.
Charles Sumner Bird the Progressive candidate for governor begins a five week state tour starting Monday reaching Concord on Oct 22 at 12 45. The party will meet at the Colonial Inn after Concord residents gather in front of the post office. The touring group includes four cars with speakers a guide a tour manager reporters a fife and drum corps and extra clothing. Bird plans to visit 3583 towns and cities and speak at the post office if possible under the town flag.
About 125 children of the parish will be confirmed at 3 o'clock. Five more children from the Help of Christians parish at the Junction are expected. Bishop Anderson will administer the sacrament. Lynch, curate of St. Berman's Perth, has prepared the occasion.
Mrs H Rolfe Mrs Sheehan and Mrs Farrarded the county convention of the W C T U at Woburn. Miss Elizabeth Gordon gave a lecture. Delegates elected to the National Convention in Asbury Park N J and the World Convention in Brooklyn N Y this month. Delegates from around the world will attend the third triennial held in this country.
The W. C. T. U. held a fundraising food sale at the home of president Mrs H C Middlest on Friday afternoon. A fine array of homemade foods plus fruits candy and canned goods were on display. The sale stayed open until late with many customers queuing before opening and staff kept busy until the sellout sign went up. Assistants included Mrs Rolfe Mrs Alonzo Tower Mrs Martin Tuttle Mrs Horace Tuttle Mrs Harvey Wheeler and Mrs G W Hunt. Proceeds will support Concord work.
The list includes George White as warden Frank W Holden inspector Maurice McWalter Richard T Connorton and Henry P Thorpe as Republican tellers Charles M Byron clerk Thomas Burke deputy J J Loughlin deputy clerk J J Magurn and J B O Connor as Democrats No football eleven from St Andrews School due to cancelled games Also a Thursday Special Sale at Hopkins store featuring chocolates.
Div. 56 of the AOH hosted a successful evening in Monument hall on Friday with strong attendance. Norah Thompson John Smith and Martin Mullaney led with high scores and were presented with prizes. King’s orchestra provided music while refreshments followed the whist and dance lasting until midnight.
A fragmented Concord Republican scene centers on Adelbert Messer the state committeeman from Concord and his past Benton allegiance. Messer shows willingness to align with Essex county and the broader party while local factions express differing views on his influence.
A discussion notes that Congressman Gardner faces opposition for challenging the state Republican committee. The committee is not a machine but an elected body reflecting voter wishes. Messer is praised as an effective official, not a boss, and if a candidate sticks to his views he may secure party support in Concord.
Ex Senator Roger Sherman Hoar is booked as chairman of the resolutions committee at the Democratic state convention this year. Loomis presided at Monday’s district court session in Judge Keyes’s absence due to illness.
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