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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
4
Agreed facts were forwarded to the Supreme Judicial Court in Concord for the milk case. The matter, though local in origin, bears state wide importance and could affect hundreds of thousands of dollars in property as it moves toward a potential ruling by year’s end.
The Concord Woman's Club began its 14th season with a town hall reception for president Mrs. Henry C. Rolfe. New members push total membership over 800 as committee members and tea tables were listed among the hostesses and helpers for the event.
Roger S Hoar of Harvard announces a student convention in New York on Oct 24 with representatives from 60 colleges and Bryan and Kern clubs to form the first national campaign for college men. He states this marks the first nationwide effort by the Democrats to organize college men.
Old Concord chapter D A R entertained about 50 members at the Wayside on Saturday afternoon. Guest of honor Miss Georgianna Boutwell spoke of her Washington years with Gov Boutwell and described a Mt Vernon visit with vivid detail. Refreshments were served with Miss Margaret Lothrop presiding at the tea tables.
Democrats predict the largest Concord vote in years with Roger S Hoar urging a strong campaign and Senator Mitchell set to face Congressman Titel in forthcoming contests. Johnny Harvey of Waltham is anticipated to win, restoring the district to the Republican fold. The town committees push for bigger turnout in a presidential year.
The Concord council marked the 416th anniversary of Columbus discovery with a Sunday service. G K John Connorton led the march from the council rooms to St Bernard's church for a vesper service led by Rev. George W. Leahy. He urged Knights to live with Columbus's piety and dedicate daily life to faith. Vocal solos by Thomas J. Powers and Edward P. Loughlin. organ by Miss Katherine Gleason.
Concord Golf Club and supporters traveled to Lexington for a meet against its team but failed to shine as Lexington dominated. The piece lists a roster of players and total scores for both sides, noting Concord's lackluster showing.
Roger Sherman Hoar at 21 emerges as a rising Democratic figure in Cambridge and national circles. He balances Harvard Law and Intercollegiate Democratic work, edits a political pamphlet The Doughnut, and earns praise as a future forceful speaker with ties to the Democratic National Committee. In his hometown Hear wins broad respect across parties.
Born in Waltham on April 8 1887 Hoar rose to prominence in Concord politics as the party standard bearer for the 18th Middlesex district and a candidate for congress. He serves on multiple committees and clubs while aiding Mitchell for Congress and Vahey for governor. He attended Exeter and earned reporting experience with the Boston Post.
Charles R. Craig Harvard 06 son of Chief of Police Craig captains the Lowell Y M C A elev en lacerates ligaments of the right knee Saturday. He was taken to St. John's hospital and rests comfortably. Craig is a civil engineer employed on the canal to Lowell.
At the annual Corinthian lodge A F and A M meeting officers were elected with Harry A Douglas as W M Charles B Towne as J W Hollis S Howe as J W and H S Richardson P M as treasurer Wayne W Blosson as secretary Harry F Smith P M as chaplain Harry E Tuttle M William L Smith 8 D Charles G Kenty J D John D Sylvester S S William C Robus J S Fred W Hunt S S. The officers were installed by Harry F Smith P M. Benjamin Derby received a past master's jewel for the lodge.
The notice catalogues names of recipients with letters awaiting pickup including George B. Brown W. M. Bill Grye Baldwin and many others such as Dwight Cooke Danny Gosh ogagarian Frank Gates and Carl Ross along with several Mrs. and Miss entries. The brief lists indicate local residents with pending mail.
At the eighth annual Middlesex Hunt Club steeplechase meet in South Lincoln two riders were hurt. A. Henry Higginson’s horse Owaissa dropped dead while leading. Higginson suffered a badly wrenched leg. J. Morgan on Sweet Peggy was badly injured after his horse bolted during the stretch jump. both men sustained serious injuries.
Miss Adalyn Riley teaches singing at 4 Walden Street every Friday. Mrs Leland resumes piano and harmony lessons at the same studio on Tue Wed and Sat. An unfurnished 6 or 7 room house is wanted for rent near a bath, box 604 Concord. Bedford street TM to let, C W Prescott. George B Clark Lexington road sells Baldwins apples through Oct at 260 per barrel or 1 per box. Bracelet found on Saturday afternoon Lowell road Concord. reward offered.
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