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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
6
Published at Mariboro Massachusetts every Wednesday evening by The Enterprise Company from Office 151 Main Street.
Publication notes that this item is mailed as second class matter from a Massachusetts post office under the 1879 act. It lists Walter B. Morse as president, Walter P. Frye, John H. Lawton as treasurer and manager, and outlines subscription prices for single copies, yearly, six months and quarterly, with prices including postage and advance payment. Maynard Concord Sunbury Acton are named locales or publications involved.
Mrs. John Finnigan died at St Elizabeth's Hospital Boston on Monday evening after a short illness. She was born Jennie McHugh in Lincoln 32 years ago and married about a year ago. Survived by husband and mother Mrs Catherine McHugh and two sisters and one brother. Her father died four months ago. Funeral set for Thursday at 9 o'clock.
Concord residents gathered for the wedding of Percy A. Rideout and Cleve Palmer at the First Congregational church in Brain tree on Saturday evening. Bridesmaids were Gladys Palmer and Gertrude Rideout. Best man was Berkley Wheeler. Ushers included John Urquhart, Robert Wood, William L. Davis, and Philip H. Damon. The couple will live in Virginia where the groom works for the U S Government.
A list of names appears as advertized letters awaiting patrons at the post office. Names include Mrs. Charles Abbott John E Connors Wm A Gibson Frank E Guild Martha Hildreth and others such as Eunice Milne Mrs Stedman Mrs Lucius F Streeter J C Smith Roofing Co Mrs Alice E Streeter Earle Trecarten Charles F Tirrell John H Wallace.
A technical note explains why boiled milk forms a surface film. Lime reacts with carbonic acid from the air to create carbonate of lime, trapping undissolved casein and some coagulated albumen and fat on the milk surface. Porcher of Lyons is referenced in the discussion.
A dilettante says black and white sketches by a clever artist invite imagination more than finished paintings. He notes bachelor interests and matrons, as single men remain unfinished in the eyes of women who imagine what they might create or have created.
Advertisement for this volume may be left at H. L. Whitcomb's and must be paid in advance. Rates are 10c a line or portion of a line with six words per line. Ads read in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury.
Dining room set includes table sideboard and five chairs. Also a black walnut bureau. View at Carter's Music Store 36 Main St. Sale details available locally.
Concord notes mention Bedford ties a guest visit for Miss Margaret, local police, and community reports. Details cover school, church, and social activities, with Buffalo Unitarian convention attendance and a fatal accident in nearby Chester, plus election registration and a football alumni game outcome.
The marriage of Miss Louise De Vevere Grant to Alcott Pratt occurred at Trinity Church. The ceremony featured yellow and white chrysanthemums and autumn leaves with a procession of bridesmaids in yellow lace and white chiffon and guests in formal attire. A reception followed at 63 Main St with family members from Concord Framingham Jamaica Plain and Fitchburg in attendance.
Rev Andrew Berggreen formerly of Bethany M E Racine Wis is appointed pastor of Concord M E by Bishop Dr W Sheppard and transferred to the New England Conference He is a Evans ton Theological Seminary graduate with a BA from Oskaloosa College Iowa He has preached in Chicago and Racine and led a revival at Racine A new parsonage was built this year Berggreen will preach his English sermon The Philosophy of Friendship on Sunday Nov 19 at 11 am and conclude with a Scandinavian service Calvary the Birthplace of Christianity and Power.
Elion New York man Pelton paid 20 dollars for a pair of gray horses in Boston. The seller swapped two different horses and demanded the receipt at gunpoint. Attorney Maurice McWalter and a Boston official recovered the money and horses for Pelton, who returned home wiser at seventy plus.
Middlesex school defeated Noble and Greenough 6 to 0 in a closely contested game. Lan caster scored the winning touchdown for Middlesex in the first half as fans watched four nine minute periods with 200 in attendance.
Charles W. Sylvester chosen Worshipful Master of Corinthian lodge A F and A M at a Monday night meeting in Masonic hall. Charles G Kent declined another term as Worshipful Master and W W Blossom declined reelection as secretary after long service. Officers elected include John G Watson senior warden Nathaniel P How junior warden William D Gross treasurer Harry A Douglass secretary Henry F Smith chaplain Hollis B Howe senior steward Edward B Caiger junior steward Everett E Pierce inside sentinel Noel Tutin tyler John B Brown. Installation followed with Henry F Smith as installing officer and a collation served afterward.
Eleanora A Geary of Nashua and Joseph M FitzPatrick of Cambridge Turnpike wed at the parochial residence with Rev M J Flaherty performing the ceremony. A reception followed at the groom’s home. They will reside in Braintree after their return.
The New England Deaconess Association invites Concord residents to inspect the new home for aged Methodist women on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. The dedication follows Monday afternoon with Rt. Rev. John W. Hamilton to deliver the address. Participation by Rev. Dr. Dillon Franson Rev. W. T. Perrin and King’s Daughters members noted.
A large Democratic rally is scheduled for Concord Saturday night at the town hall. Lieut. Gov. David I. Walsh will be the principal speaker, with other well known Democrats also slated to speak.
Miss Lucy Robinson, longtime superintendent of the Deaconess Hospital, has resigned and is touring the Vermont hills. Miss Mank will oversee operations until a new leader is chosen. Concord, Vermont, laments her departure but wishes her happiness in the future.
The pastor will speak on Lukewarminess Sunday morning and Pushing Ahead Sunday night with the Young Ladies choir performing at the evening service. A Y P 8 C EB supper and fareday is set Thursday in the chapel rooms with supper at 630 and entertainment at 8. Friday’s topic is The Church As a Power in the World. A new Go to Church plan encourages all ages to attend, and certificates were given to children after Sunday attendance.
A very successful whist party was held by Hawthorne chapter, O. B. 8, Wednesday evening in hall. A large number TM people were in a newspaper item.
The Concord Mass Equal Suffrage League report a net between 60 and 70 dollars from a Friday sale at the D A R Chapter House from 3 to 5 pm. Donations included bread rolls cakes jellies and fruit with autumn decor. committee chair Mrs Prescott Hosmer led the event with Miss Caroline Brown presiding at the candy table and other members selling goods. Proceeds will support League work in Concord and an upcoming midwinter open meeting features a well known speaker on equal suffrage.
The Concord Mass Woman's Club opened the 1913 14 season on October 1 with a reception for newly elected president Mrs George M Baker. The hall was decorated with autumn leaves by the reception committee and the event featured a receiving line and ushers. The social committee served ice cream coffee and wafers while tables were presided over by Mrs Mulholland Mrs Cyrus Hosmer and Etta Dodge.
The Concord Dramatic Club presents a reborn version of the comic opera Priscilla at Concord town hall on Saturday October 25 at 2 30 pm with doors opening 1 45 pm. Tickets available at the door or by mail from John Watson treas Richardson's drug store Concord.
Old Concord chapter held its first fall meeting at the regent Mrs. George Minot Baker’s home with 50 members present despite bad weather. Minutes were read, a $50 food sale net was reported, and plans for another sale were made. Delegates and alternates were appointed for the fall conference, four new members joined, and State Regent Mrs. Geo C. Jenkins spoke on We and Our Neighbors before refreshments and social hour.
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