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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
8
WANTED A mat t for general house work Apply at 3 Hubbard St or telephone 126M. Mrs M static graduate nurse caring for home with her aunt 35 Walden St.
A day mare is for sale at a low price. The seller invites inquiries via P. O. Box 7138 Maynard for this economical offer.
Roger Sherman Hoar begins a tour of the congressional district on Wednesday for his campaign for Congress. He is accompanied by former Congressman John J. Mitchell, highlighting party support and outreach across the district.
The Willow Rebekah lodge votes to hold a military whist party with the Rebekah degree worked on one candidate last Monday night. Afterward refreshments and a social hour followed the ceremony.
Notice to Concord property owners to destroy eggs caterpillars pupae and nests of gypsy and brown tail moths under Chapter 381 1905 as amended. Cooperation requested on roads and premises to cut burn and treat infestations with penalties for non compliance. Local officials provide methods and urge inspections before work contracted.
Mrs Elizabeth Angier widow of Daniel B Angier died Sunday morning at the Newton Gross residence. She was 80 years 7 months old and survived by two children Anson Wheeler and Newton Gross, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Newton Gross’s home with Rev Loern B Macdonald in charge and burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
Officer Variey stopped a group after they tried to enter a Main Street bakery at night. The car held one trunk, two suitcases, six revolvers, two rifles, inner tubes, and two shoes. At court they were discharged after paying $50 fines. names given were Angelo Caretanto Joseph Peroto and Tony Loafreso.
The Red Cross society invites the public to a mass meeting at the town hall next Monday night October 2 with Harvey J. Hill of Washington D C as speaker. Hill directs Red Cross extension work and is a noted speaker. another speaker will discuss Concord plans. The group, currently 200 members, aims for 1000 and to establish a district nurse. Membership committee includes Mrs Sherman Hoar Mrs Harry Douglas Mrs Wilfred Wheeler Horton Edmands Mrs George Tewksbury Dr Philip Flavin Mrs Walter Wood and Mrs George S Keyes.
Pictures at the armory drew a full house last Saturday while no drill occurred Thursday due to a dance. The Hero of Submarine D-2 and the Scarlet Runner second episode headline this Friday evening with additional one reel content.
The Concord Grange held a meeting Tuesday evening and worked the first and second degrees on 13 candidates. The first degree was performed on one candidate and the men’s second degree was completed for another. At the next meeting the third and fourth degrees will be worked by the Roping Cove team.
The text notes Hon. Roger Sherman Hoar of Concord Maynard giving remarks on Columbus day. It cites Irish descent in the Columbus story and remarks on historical figures Washington Lincoln and naval losses under various presidents. It mentions veteran recognition and pensions under Roosevelt Taft Wilson with specific dollar amounts.
Mrs Helen P Nealey died Saturday after a nine day illness at her Byron street home. Born February 10 1845 she was the widow of Edward Nealey d 1909 and had married 52 years ago as Helen P Haynes. Surviving are five children seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Byron street residence with Rev George Tewksbury in charge.
Bishop Anderson of Boston administered confirmation to about 125 children at St Bernard's church Sunday afternoon. He was assisted at the altar by Father Mahon and Father Cronin with Father Lynch and Father Cummings in charge of the children. The confirmands hailed from Concord Lincoln and Concord Junction.
Paul Edwardson, Jerry Monrose, Rae Goldthwaite and Wesley Plage from Concord Junction Bedford Dunstable and Acton attended the daily show in Springfield this week with their agriculture course earnings. They were accompanied by Mr Lee, their teacher.
The schedule lists morning and evening worship at 10.45 and 7 with a Sunday school at noon. The next Sunday sermon is The Coming of Billy Sunday to Boston and the evening topic A Heroic Wall Builder. Christian Endeavor resumes at 6.15 led by Miss Dorothy Tewksbury. Scandinavian services are at 8 Wednesday and Sunday in the chapel led by Rev. A Huseby. Friday service at 7.46 asks Does It Pay to Be Good.
The October meeting at First Parish vestry was led by president Mrs. George P. Furber. Rev. Arpot Petersen of Brooklyn spoke on Our Need of Recruits, followed by a social half hour with coffee and tea poured by Mrs. Loren B. Macdonald and Mrs. Henry J. Smith Jr.
The Concord Minutemen plan a business meeting at the armory next Friday night October 20. Officials will discuss lectures for the coming year and conduct official business. The group hopes to recruit many new members for enrollment.
Numerous local visits and guests mark a busy period with relatives from Lexington Beverly and Newton. town events include a Halloween dance planned by the Jolly Four, a Concord Country Club annual meeting, and a Norfolk area golf scene. Local students and residents attend colleges, football games, and state meetings while streets open to the public.
Hugh B. Grant of Concord qualified as a marksman in the United States Marine Corps after strong scores with standing kneeling or sitting rifle shots. He trained at Port Royal South Carolina and enlisted at the Boston recruiting station on June 21. Grant will wear the marksman badge and receive higher pay. He is the son of James Grant of Bedford Street, Concord.
A large turnout at the armory on Columbus Day night hosted by the company staff. Over 260 attendees enjoyed a long evening of dancing with music by the Colonial Orchestra of Waltham. Encores suggested interest from many nearby towns including Bedford and surrounding areas.
Fire spreads to Maynard shop triggering a water and smoke sale. The New Idea store offers deep discounts on entire stock of men’s and women’s clothing and furnishings as customers rush to take advantage before the sale ends.
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