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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1914
Page
3
A quip from Atlanta Constization notes that a woman wrapping a towel on her head and asking for water signals the start of a big day, while a man doing the same marks the end of a big night.
Marlboro resident Mrs Jennie M Williams testifies kidney pills improved her weak irregular kidneys and back pain letting her move more easily. She endorses the remedy with satisfaction comparing current relief to her previous endorsement. Price 50 cents at dealers.
In the vestry of the Cos sational church Thursday at 7 PM parish members staged an old fashioned wedding as the main feature. Cast included Mrs James R Bent Bile Getta Taylor groom Mrs John Latnon bridesmaid Mrs ma ward Nealy maid of honor and others. A varied program followed with vocal solos duets and choruses performed by Kitchen orchestra and several participants. A group photo was taken and refreshments served. social time concluded the event.
Miss Martha L Dahl and George H Champagne were married by Rev A Morrill Ow good at the M and church parsonage on Brooks street. The couple, attended only by family, received guests at a reception hosted by Mrs Mary Champagne. The bride, a nurse trained at Westboro and Bellevue, works for Metropolitan Life in New York. They will reside on Concord street.
An independent candidate, Tohmas F. Mahoney of Hudson, is mentioned for the Hudson seat in the 10th district. Voters express strong frustration with current representation and indicate they would back a Home candidate if he ran as an independent, cutting party ties to support a local contender. Rep. P. J. Sullivan, once elected as an independent in this district, is noted.
At the annual roast beef supper and meeting at the club house, the Maynard Cricket and Association reported a flourishing year with 120 in attendance. Officers elected: Harry Hargreaves president, Lee Donahue VP, William Duxbury secretary, Harry Rodway treasurer. Committees named. Wilton Cuttell captain and Josh Kenyon vice captain of the cricket team. A six-portrait display honoring past presidents featured George D. Elson frames and speeches by Hargraves Craig Salmon and Webster.
Albert Woodard died after a Friday evening beating allegedly by Philo, following a window rapping incident. Philo, arrested by Officer Samuel G. King, was held without bail and charged with murder in Concord district court. He pleaded not guilty. case postponed to Oct. 17.
Minister A Morris Osgood announces a midweek devotional rally at 7 30 PM on Wednesday on improving prayer meetings with hymn writer James M Black featured. Thursday hosts Parsonage Aid Society. Sunday worship at 10 30 AM features the fifth sermon in a mystery series The Mystery of Christian Fellowship. Sunday school at noon Epworth League at 6 PM and 7 PM worship with a sermon on The Prophecy of Spiritual Companionship.
The Utility club hosted Mrs Howard D Jamieson at her Roosevelt street home with a shower of fancy articles and tins. The gathering honored her service with music games and a social hour and a served repast. Attendees included Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Gates Emily and Annie Garlick Mrs Joseph Marsden Mrs Stella Cook Annie Eisie and Inez McDonald Matilda Marsden and Mary Leithead.
Postmaster Arthur E. Walker met with the mails superintendent to improve town service. The 6.35 mail was discontinued with the 8.03 train starting the day’s outgoing mail. A new 4.42 pm mail is added and last of the evening. Arrangements aim to use the 6.15 train to handle mail and to shift arrival to 8 am instead of 9.
Worcester and Whitinsville share the lead in the Central Mass association with seven points each after top wins. Worcester defeated the Clan 4 to 2 at Sutton Lane grounds while Whitinsville beat Clinton 3 to 0 to stay in pace. Clan Scott remains third with five points as other clubs falter.
The article chronicles Clan Scott’s faltering form in a loss to Worcester and hints at lineup shuffles with Jim Hendry moving to forward. Worcester rests key player Johnny Kershaw for weeks while planning adds Dan Hendry and other signings. Maynard Swed ish-Americans and Whitinsville loom as upcoming opponents as standings shift.
At St Bridget’s Church the Sunday Rosary and annual charity collection for diocesan missions were observed. Cardinal directed a peace prayer day as Rev Mullaney and Fr Mata of the Redemptorist order begin a two week mission for women and children this week and men next week with Masses at 5 6 and 8 and evening instruction at 7 20.
A local effort plants 3000 trees around Lake Boon aiming to curb erosion and beautify the shoreline. The project cites involvement from community volunteers and partners in Me. and nearby towns to support environmental restoration goals.
The plan adds 35 poplars and 35 maples on each side of the driveway to the Lake Boon Catholic Association building approach to offset damage from brown tail and gypsy pests.
Mr and Mrs A D Holt narrowly escape injury when a car backed from the Maynard supply station struck their carriage on Main Street. The vehicle was driven by Sherman Hoar of Wear Acton and damage occurred to the rear of the carriage.
The Central Mass League soccer match scheduled for Saturday at the playgrounds was forfeited to the local team due to the late arrival of the Swedish Worcester connection from Marlboro. They left Worcester at 12 45 and did not arrive until nearly 4 46. The matter will go to the next league meeting and will likely be rescheduled.
The 10th Middlesex district scene saw a Republican night session in Worcester with candidate George Hieght attending along with Adelbert Messer Burleigh Pratt and John Connorton. They traveled by auto and joined state convention attendees amid renewed GOP optimism.
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