Subscriptions Notice for Lawton Copies at Marlboro
John H. Lawton of The Enterprise Company at 161 Main Street Marlboro Mass announces subscription copies for one year at 1 dollar and three cents per copy.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
6
John H. Lawton of The Enterprise Company at 161 Main Street Marlboro Mass announces subscription copies for one year at 1 dollar and three cents per copy.
The Rev Samuel H Bishop secretary of the American Church Institute spoke at Trinity Church Sunday morning outlining the institute’s work for the negro. He noted about 2500 boys and girls are currently receiving instruction. A 20th anniversary consecration of Bishop Law was honored with a special prayer and the hymns sung at the consecration were performed again. Rector O Dexter briefly mentioned the event.
In a hard fought game Middlesex elev pushed past Country Day with strong defense and timely scoring. Key players included Roberta Cummings Parker Storer Basil Lockwood and Chester Lockwood contributing on offense and defense throughout the push. The win showcased the effort of a unified team led by standout performers noted in the box score.
The Trinitarian Church announces next Sunday's services with the pastor delivering sermons at 10 45 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening. A lean in service is planned in the Chapel at 8 with Rev Theodor Jensen officiating. A Friday evening meeting topic is Christ and Industrial Strife. A local business note lists an upholsterer and furniture repairer offering services with prices, and a piano sale advertisement mentions a pianola for 50 dollars addressed to Mrs Samuel Hoar of Concord Massachusetts.
Concord notes report visits from Lieut. David Walsh and Mrs M Johnson, church lay meetings, and a D A R reception at the Old Concord chapter regent’s home. Local social items include weddings, nursing training, freshmen at MIT, a Marlboro game, and candy specials at Hopkins’ Specialty store.
In Concord eastern town streets between Wayside and Lincoln line grow as farmers sell fresh produce egged on by auto traffic. Shops include two restaurants a grocery a harness maker a dressmaker vegetable stores and several farms with eggs poultry and jellies drawing many visitors. Local pride centers on Miss Dorothy Tewksbury elected president of the Radcliffe college freshman class. Baggage Master John Ryan hailed for saving lives by signaling an express train to stop before a rock spill at Sudbury road crossing.
John W. Harrington died at his home 105 Medford Ave Arlington at 7 30 Friday morning from a stroke. He was born December 23 1868 in Concord and lived as a master painter for 16 years in Arlington. Survived by wife Kathryn Carney of Maynard, two children Mary and John, four sisters, three brothers. funeral held at St Agnes on Sunday with burial at Mt Pleasant cemetery Cambridge.
The Concord Woman's Club executive board met Monday to discuss year opening plans and various business matters. Members considered strap lines and social events amid routine club affairs.
Asa Jacobs a Concord resident born in Boston on August 1 1827 died Wednesday after long illness. He served in the Civil War with the Boston Cadets M V M and later belonged to Old Concord Post G A R. He leaves his wife and three daughters with funeral services held at his Monument Street home and burial in Mt Auburn cemetery.
Dedham High School defeated Concord High 20 to 6 in the opening game. Standout plays included Schulz scoring twice and White credited with Concord’s lone touchdown. Next game Friday features Brown and Nichols at home, with Concord hoping for improved teamwork and form.
Spencer Bros. sell their Concord fish market to Thomas Healey of Graniteville. Healey, an experienced fish man, plans to remodel the quarters and create an ideal place of business once ready. Spencer Bros. leave behind many friends in Concord.
Willow Rebekah lodge entertainment committee hosted a children’s night on Wednesday with a supper in the upper hall and dancing in the lower hall. Miss Cora McClellan presided with Mrs. Charles Hunter Melvin Watson Miss Hobbs and others assisting. prize draws delighted the youngsters.
A Democratic rally scheduled for Monday evening at the town hall was postponed due to Lieut. Gov. Walsh's voice being in poor condition, delaying planned speeches and attendance.
Worcester County farmers organize the Worcester County Alfalfa Club to promote growing alfalfa as fodder. An article by Charles W. Prescott notes Concord farmers lead in adopting alfalfa, with Worcester county brethren following closely and keeping in touch with Concord.
In Massachusetts the campaign gains speed as Congressman Rogers enters the race amid a crowded field. He defeats rivals including Humphrey O Sullivan in a district noted for rapid contest and strong activity from the Lowell area.
In Massachusetts politics, many look to see the congressman from this district cut a figure, with attention focused on his leadership at the headquarters and his sway over congressional affairs.
Advertised letters include Harry Bernhardt John Gibson Fred S Jones Daniel McDonald Mr Rosen crantz Guy de Lagerberg Mrs Ste phen Beals Mrs Annie Butcher Miss Frieda Jodrey Mrs A Perkins Elizabeth Mrs Sarah Pratt Mrs W D Pratt C H Sargent Mrs Harry Turner.
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