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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
3
Rep P J Sullivan of Maynard announces he will run as an independent for the legislature from the 224 district. He cites support from Maynard Stow Hudson and Boxboro and says past voters still trust him after a record plurality, despite objections to some actions.
Maynard residents see a flurry of activity with workers moving Summer street relocation progressing, sidewalks built on Maple, and Frank Scribner beginning a cottage near the pumping station. A dance, teas, weddings, and social events fill the week as local clubs celebrate, and many residents visit relatives or travel to nearby towns.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a simple safe cure for catarrh. The complete outfit costs $1.00 with an extra bottle for 50 cents, available at Johnson's Pharmacy. The copy claims the balsamic inhaler kills catarrhal germs and heals irritated mucous membranes for a permanent result.
A well known traveling man reports druggists often ask if a cough medicine is for a child or adult and nearly always recommend Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. He says it has no danger and always cures for coughs colds and croup. For sale at Johnson's Pharmacy H J Dwinell Maynard.
The Middlesex Northwest Temperance Union held sessions at the Maynard Congregational church on October 3 with officers presiding in rotation and addresses by Mrs. Janette Hill Knop and Rev. Geo. A. Tewksbury. Resolutions supported state control of license fees and saloon restrictions, praised Henry Siegel Co. for stopping liquor sales, and a formal dinner and evening talks followed. The next meeting was set for Concord.
Only four magnates attend the meeting Hugh H Healey of Newburyport James Gray of Lowell William Kelliher of Haverhill and Connie Murphy of Amesbury with little prospect of reorganizing the New England league Most managers reportedly lost money last year and show little desire to continue in the league this year.
The Young Men's Social club attracted a large crowd to Cooperative hall on Wednesday night. Cartwright's Clinton orchestra provided music. The club announced the next dance will be held at Cooperative hall this Wednesday night.
A vintage advertisement urges avoiding illness by using Electric Bitters for relief from sickness and misery. It touts forgetfulness of troubles and a debt-free body, promising guaranteed results and naming Johnson's Pharmacy Maynard, Willard's Pharmacy South Acton, Price 65 cents.
The Maynard Woman's Club names its 1905 06 calendar with events and speakers: October 10 President's day Miss Helen A Whittier Emma Browning Leland. November 14 Heroes of the Frontier Rev W C Puddefoot. December 12 Cuba and Her People Mrs H Josephine Hayward. January 9 Musical afternoon Robert Burns Mrs M C Dwyer. January 23 Gentleman's night Sam Walter Foss. February 13 subject to be announced. March 18 Life Among the Indians of the Northwest Marshall L Perrin. April 10 Personal Reminiscences of Emerson Hawthorne Thoreau and Louise Alcott Frank B Sanborn. May 8 annual meeting.
The Marlboro de gree staff conducted four degrees for 84 candidates at the Masonic hall on Sunday. Remarks by T. F. Crowley, James Mahoney, and Jeremiah Sullivan followed a social time, with visitors from Lowell, Somerville, Natick, Marlboro and Concord. Local membership stands at 70 with a 100 cap anticipated.
A Sun day meeting at Downey’s barber shop in Sun day discusses forming an Eagles aerie in Maynard. James W. Moran presides Maurice O’Connor named chairman George Thane secretary. 85 names secured to establish the new local lodge with transfers from other lodges. The secretary to arrange a visit by the state president for a follow up smoke talk and launch.
C N Minott of A H Kirkland pest control represented state officials in Maynard to discuss a town wide moth eradication program. Property owners must assist under a new law and the town must spend 1409 dollars. An inspector will visit soon to outline the needed work.
The Ladies Benevolent Society hosted the annual Old Ladies Day at the Congregational church with a large elderly turnout. Guests included Mrs. Mary Dick, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Lydia Jackson, and many others while committees led by Mrs. O. S. Fowler and Mrs. Amory Maynard organized the event and supper duties were handled by several ladies.
Miss Hazel Randell celebrated her 11th birthday with a party on Saturday. She received a gold locket and chain and other remembrances from guests. Attendees included Gertrude Randell, Carrie Gove, Mildred Randell, Ola Gove, Marcella Sullivan, Marion Sullivan, Bernice Binns, Harry Prescott, Ethel Howard, Blanche Usher, Frank Binks, Willie McGrail, Edith Brown, May Parkin, Harry Strandberg, Doris Kitchin, Ruth Smith, Edith Palmer, Dana Jones, Bernice Reynard, Millie Comeau and Martha Dahl.
Miss Kathryn Melley of Boston organist at St. Bridget's church will start a voice culture class in May ward. She will meet Saturdays at James B. Hilferty's residence on Main street. Recently returned from Florence, she leads the younger Boston vocalists and begins with about a dozen promising Maynard singers.
Property owners are urged to act within the next months to destroy gypsy and brown tail moths. Brown tail moths winter as caterpillars and can be pruned from trees using a long handled tool available from John J. Driscoll, streets superintendent. Gypsy moths overwinter as eggs and can be treated by applying creosote to cover the eggs.
A home remedy guide advises soaking corns or bunions in warm water to soften them, pare them carefully, and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily with a five minute massage. A corn plaster protects the area for a few days. The balm is praised as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism and sold at Johnson's Pharmacy and H J Dwinell in Maynard.
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