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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
3
A cat statue in Tokyo honors countless cats slaughtered since the samisen was invented. Japanese philanthropists fund a tomb shaped like a cat to commemorate the animals and their skins used in the instrument.
A Marlboro resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and weak kidneys after attacks. Local believers urge others with kidney pains to try the remedy and credit the product with improved health.
Saturday and Sunday saw three alarms for forest fires while hunting season opened Monday as woods stocked with game promise large numbers on the trail. State officials monitor Concord River and nearby grounds. Columbus Day led to school closures. Local people travel, socialize, and attend dances and theatre events amid World War era economic concerns.
A lively report details 12 youths camping at Mr Barnes’ cottage with Miss Margaret Graveson and others from Concord Arlington and Acton plus several visits and movements around town. Highlights include residents moving painting projects, new homes and brakeman work, church services in Burmah and World Series ball game attendance in Boston.
Expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness to the mother during her extended illness and for the floral tributes received.
All interested in a dancing class will meet Miss Elinor Weeks at G A R hall West Acton on Saturday afternoon Oct 17 at 2 30.
Mrs. Charlotte Morris died at her home on Wednesday afternoon after a painful illness of several weeks. She was born in Entlaid sixty nine years ago and spent her early life there before coming to this country about forty four years ago with her husband. They lived on their place they bought here.
The Sith annual meeting of the Middlesex Union Association of Congregational churches will be held at the Congregational church in Acton Massachusetts on Wednesday October 21. Moderators and officers are named with a full morning and afternoon program including devotional services reports and discussions on evangelism. Dinner tickets are 16 cents and trains will meet attendees at So Acton stations.
Otis H. Forbush of Acton will auction cows horses hogs and farming tools on Oct 16 1914 for P J Kineen in Lexington Mass with many household goods. On Oct 15 the same team will sell Mrs M A Wilkins personal property in Harvard including 19 cattle and hay. A Nov 6 sale of house and land at 53 Barrett Mill Rd Concord occurs with Mrs Isabelle Brooks. posters show full details. Lewis Richardson sale Oct 10 saw cows and heifers bring 65 to 89 dollars each.
The Old Concord chapter marked its 20th birthday with a Saturday afternoon gathering at the Chapter House. Hostesses Mrs Daniel Lothrop and others welcomed a large turnout as regent Mrs George M Baker opened the meeting. The group discussed Red Cross work and previewed a Nov. 18 fair, with five charter members present to help serve refreshments.
List of names including Richard Atwood F C Baker A J Bradford Professor Bradbury F W Bliss and others as advertised letters at the local post office with delivery pending and notations unreadable for some recipients.
Maynard residents hear from England about wartime conditions and a growing industrial boom. West Riding mills rush khaki cloth, uniforms, blankets, socks, and hosiery to Britain and France as government demand drives overtime and new contracts.
The 1914 15 season of the Maynard Woman's Club began with a 3 to 5 pm reception for president Mrs Mary D Morse and vice president Mrs Bessie Richardson at Mrs A T Haynes's Brooks Street home. Attendees enjoyed red and green autumn decor, fruit punch served by Mr James R Bent and Mrs A T Haynes, and a well attended afternoon signaling strong club interest.
Mr and Mrs George A Gutteridge return to Walke, New Hampshire, after a voyage or visit noted in local columns.
A description notes lighting fixtures by US and installation work by Betal Illumination. It asserts workmanship and materials meet standards with perfect installation. Estimates and plans available on application.
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