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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1909
Page
3
Maynard notices report residents traveling to Ballardvale and West Bridgewater, births at the Maynard home, school leaders elected, lodge memberships and meetings, and local businesses advertising goods from cigars to Buick cars. Community events include dances, recitals, and a planned Thanksgiving style social.
The Maynard Business Men's club executive committee voted to hold a November debate on the sewerage question with two members on each side to be selected later. Arthur J. Coughlan will read a paper on Fire Insurance highlighting unclear points in the business.
Clerks at the Co operative store circulate a petition asking directors to grant a Wednesday half holiday year round. If granted, other grocers may follow and widespread adoption could grow, as winter Wednesday trade is light.
Two lively bowling matches drew a good crowd Tuesday night. Middlesex club lost to Twilight club by four pins after leading for most of the contest. R C A clerks defeated Priest Brothers Market clerks by a comfortable margin.
A New York Times humor column recalls a man claiming women should be better orators than men. He jokes that Demosthenes trained with pebbles in his mouth, prompting the woman to remove a lip item and dismiss him as mean.
A passerby offers to leave religious tracts at a cottage. The resident requests that the tract heel marks point toward the steps, implying a cautionary response to his visit. The quote appears from the New York Times.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a joke about Professor Lang Ley being ill with a cold. The exchange suggests the cold spared or altered a planned performance, reflecting local humor on a trivial mishap.
A Midland man named Burst gains attention after naming his two children Annie May and Ernest Will. The peculiar trio becomes a local talking point in London scraps.
Michigan coach Fielding H. Yost says the 1919 squad will favor speed over bulk with many new players competing for spots. Eight men carry the “M” pledge, veterans return, and captains Allerdice Wasmund Benbrook Watkins Rillpiney Loell Riley Casey are mentioned as part of a rapidly improving outlook for a quick, agile line.
Yost moves Benbrook to center and Bertrand to quarterback as candidates contest the pivotal roles. Loell, a 1906 veteran, is also in the mix while Somsmund continues signaling. The defense aims to stiffen the line and refine tackling to shut down runners.
Reports from candidate Batley show little excitement as he canvasses towns in the district. Democrats weigh a smoky introductory talk and a possible rally later, while Republicans offer no major活动 plans.
The display features 20 muskets owned by Joshua Carr with the oldest dating to 1830. Some guns saw service in the Mexican and Civil wars, marking the collection as a unique exhibit. An 1845 era pistol is also shown, presented as a genuine item from that period.
Murphy of Hudson, Democratic candidate for representative in the 10th Middlesex district, toured Hudson with Rep. J. J. Keefe. He praised the reception and predicted victory. Plans for a large Democratic demonstration in Hudson on October 28 include a rally in Maynard that same night with key party leaders expected.
Chief William Jones warns motorists to slow down on principal streets or face prosecution. He cites long running complaints of reckless speed within town limits and on main streets, backed by the board of selectmen. Suspects will appear before Judge Keyes unless speeds are reduced.
Harvey Bladd a 21 year old with a photographic studio on Florida road operates a wireless telegraph station. He is studying wireless telegraphy and progresses. messages from along the shore to South Wellfleet can be received.
John J. Burns the Democratic nominee for Senator in the fifth Middlesex district visited town this week. He pledged an energetic canvass to curb Republican incumbent Harvey and discussed rally plans with the Democratic town committee. Burns said he will campaign in every town this year and keep his opponent on the move.
Closing arguments were heard in the insanity hearing for Juror Willis A. White during the trial. Judge Stevens and Judge Bartlett summarized for the Jordan side, while Dist. Atty. Hueging presented the opposing view. General Bartlett opened the final review, Dr. P. O. Rich testified for White, and Higgins concluded the prosecution's case, finishing at 12:60. The verdict will be announced later.
The River View laundry shows weekly work increases with floor space nearly filled. Plans call for a large addition to handle rising output and new machinery to improve hang goods quality. No week has passed since start with a flat level of work.
Miss Martha Duncan died at the home of her niece Mrs Binns in Hale Side Street after a long illness. Born in Scotland she came to the United States in 1862 and lived in May hard at times. Funeral services were held at Mrs Binns home and she was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery Everett.
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for extreme kindness during Martha Duncan's long illness. Bright days were brightened by their efforts and we remain thankful. Thanks also to the Scottish Auxiliary of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Binns and family.
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