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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
3
Maynard reports registration closes October 24. Local visits include W F P Litchfield with a Maxwell run, Mrs George Turner in Holyoke, Morris Whitcomb in Ayer, and Dr Daniel Goddenows Norfolk Va trip. Town events cover theater at Music Hall, Harvest Supper by St Hilda Guild, and plans for Rallies, dances, and sports.
The Maynard Woman's Club opened its season with a musical program praised as the finest yet heard in Maynard. Soloist Lotta M Smith and reader Laura Belden received high acclaim, with Millingtons providing violin and accompaniment. Guests came from Pasadena California Hinsburg Texas and Chelsea.
Enthusiastic socialist members in Maynard have contributed from 25 cents to a dollar each, filling treasuries. Two new daily papers promoting socialist ideas have debuted, one from New York and one from Chicago.
Miss Josephine Melvina Sullivan and Henry Ledgard Jr were married at St Bridget s church in a 3 PM ceremony conducted by Rev B F Killilea. The bride wore white lace net and carried a bouquet of roses. The reception followed at 17 Maple with music by the high school orchestra. The couple left for Niagara Falls and plan to reside at 3 Maple Street.
The Socrats of the fifth senatorial district met at Masonic hall to nominate John J. Burns of Waltham for state committee man. Bernard M. Stanley of Waltham defeated J. J. Desmond for the post. A district committee was elected and Senator John J. Mitchell spoke on defeating Cannonism and praised Rep. Lynch.
In Hudson on Wednesday night the Hudson Maynard Stow Democratic district convention placed T. J. Keefe of Hudson in nomination for representative. The vote was unanimous with Keefe praised as thoroughly prepared for the role and supporters pledging a clean campaign and strong district unity. Keefe, a Monson native born August 11 1862, formerly managed H N Clark and co owned Keefe Molloy clothing, and has served as Hudson sewer commissioner.
The week featured an organ recital by H Brooks Day at the Presbyterian church, with Melle Meiler singing in Italian and English. Encores followed each number as a cultured audience from Bernardsville and nearby villages praised the performance and the refined program.
The school boards of Stow and Maynard will meet this week to plan a four to five lecture or entertainment series under the Teachers' club. The newly formed group, supported by local teachers, aims to bring a high quality program to both towns and hopes strong local patronage.
Representative C J Lynch begins cigar making in the rear of his Lynch Bros premises using the former William Carver shoe shop. He aims to produce only high grade cigars and expects to become a leading local manufacturer.
The Finnish town eagerly anticipates a concert on October 20 at Cooperative Hall featuring Miss Maria Mielér, a Dresden and Berlin trained vocalist who has toured Europe and sung well in the United States for two years. She is accompanied by Kaarlo Rithiaho from New York, a skilled musician. the English language will be used in the performance.
Max Blatt learned on Thursday from attorney Guy Ham that he won the appeal in the superior court where he had been convicted of collecting junk from the mill yard. The ruling allows him to proceed with any business dealings with the mill.
In Maynard a Republican drive backs Senatorial battles between Keefe and Batley while Congressman Tirrell faces tough odds against Senator Mitchell and labor critics. Taft is expected to win Maynard, Bryan to repeat a strong showing, and Vahey over Draper amid a statewide GOP tilt. Democrats rally under Roger Sherman Hoar with local victories sought in Concord Lexington and beyond. D.H. A. C. baseball beats mill perchers 13 to 6.
The Men’s League of the Congregational Church opened its 1908-09 season with an address by Supt. of Schools F. Brick. He spoke on Following the Trail of the Fire Patrol, recounting life in Maine woods and his time with the state fire patrol.
Miss Elizabeth Jackson, pianist and teacher of Pianoforte using New England Conservatory methods, gives lessons at pupil home 7 Garfield St. A new house to let with barn and stable is available, well located in the business center. Inquiries at 71 Nason St.
Two blasts hit the American powder mills on Thursday. The early 8 a m blast was mild and reusable, while the afternoon explosion caused heavier damage to the building. No injuries were reported, but a 5 20 car passing Maynard nearby received a severe shock.
Ten candidates were initiated by Summer Hill Lodge A O U W Tuesday night in a gala gathering. Grand lodge members attended and gave stirring addresses for the good of the order. An excellent banquet followed, with many visiting members from other towns, especially Concord.
Mrs Kate Cook and her granddaughter Lottie of Providence were recent guests of Mr and Mrs C D Holmes, sharing a social visit and hospitality.
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