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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
3
Maynard residents engage in shopping, social events, and visits across New England. Notable items include shifts in employment and retail, theatre and moving pictures at Hudson lodge and Music hall, whist parties for charity, school functions, and town notices on gypsy moths. Local doctors, merchants, and clubs host receptions, tours, and fairs while transportation updates improve evening streetcar service.
An amateur photographer in Germantown faced a stubborn challenge photographing a four month old baby in the arms of a color nurse. The dark skin reflected little light making the nurse indistinct on the plate while the baby’s restless moves spoiled any long exposure. He hopes to separate nurse and child to please all parties and save the image.
A Pearsons excerpt explains oyster aging by shell growth. It equates age with size milestones at six months, one year, and two years, notes growth extensions form a ridge, and asserts best quality at four to five years with planters protecting beds from harvest until then. It credits conscientious oyster men for letting young oysters mature.
W C Bott of Star City Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for ten years of use in his family citing reliable cures for croup and whooping cough. He says the remedy never failed to end attacks and has recommended it to neighbors. Sold by H J Dwinell in Maynard.
In Maynard, the coming contests for representative and senator are heating up with Lynch as the lively favorite for representative and Trull showing campaign activity. The state’s near-close race hinges on Leach’s ability to match Hudson’s high vote total. Republican George Taylor, visiting Lexington, faces a tough district dynamic after a narrow win opposed by critics who accuse caucus packing. Democrat Mitchell plans a hometown reception Thursday as campaigning ramps up.
A historical notice recounts Marlboro Hudson Gas Co securing a Maynard franchise with work to begin early spring after promoters spent time securing a western plant. Other items note a daughter Ola Gove debt disclaimer by George N. Gove and a colonial era snippet on Nantucket petitioning to become a free and independent empire.
Maynard association football team met Worcester’s crack side and earned a 0 to 0 draw after two stubborn halves. Maynard had the better play from start to finish though one goal was ruled offside by the referee. Next Saturday Maynard faces the Saxonia crew from Cunard liner fame in a test described as worth watching.
Local merchants who operate on Sundays face a campaign by a prominent Sabbath observance society. The group has pledged action against Sunday open shops, promising to pursue the matter through its channels with backing from influential state leaders. Public interest Expectation grows over the society’s planned effort.
Present indications show the annual death rate in Maynard will be alarmingly high with a noticeable rise in the past three months and projections of a record breaker unless there is a major decrease in the remaining months.
Massachusetts authorities seek Gov Cobb's action on extradition of Harley Macurda of Boothbay Maine charged with larceny from the estate of William Barris. Barris and his son were killed in an accident. Macurda allegedly obtained funds via a bond company and claimed services for 2800 dollars. Middlesex County Probate Court valued services at 300 dollars, but extradition efforts have stalled with influence alleged to sway Gov Cobb.
Ralph Shattuck returns to Tufts after weeks traveling the west visiting Chicago Cleveland Kansas City and St Louis He praises western hustle at St Louis he met Jesse Blanchard Washington University coach of all teams Blanchard has built a strong football track baseball and basketball program The university has about 800 students and Blanchard remains popular.
Managers Murray and Colbert target top fast players for a strong squad. Potential centers include Tim Horan, Wallman, and Widell while Jack Kelley and Jink Murray return as core backcourt. Frank Archer and Steve Maley expected at forward with a versatile center option, aiming for a lengthy schedule once negotiations finalize.
Benj B Lovett hosts a Friday night dancing class in Hudson featuring a new military two step this week. The event promotes social dancing and invites local participation.
Maynard listing seeks a boarding and lodging house with 12 to 20 rooms near the rail line. Furnished or unfurnished, contact Box 961 Maynard. Also note: violin lessons offered at 79 Main St studio run by Miss Annie EB Crowley. Lost St Bernard. reward not stated. For sale: cheap house lot on Tremont St east of Brown's pond. apply W. H. Gutteridge.
The registers of voters will be in session at the selectmen's office this Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 9 for registering new voters. On Saturday they will meet again from noon until 10, the final opportunity to register for the fall election.
They describe the pleasant purgative effect of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and the resulting healthy body and mind. The ad notes a price of 26 cents and free samples at H. J. Dwinell's in Maynard.
An ad touts Cooper's Discovery as a remedy for fatigue and low energy. It features a testimonial from John Burger of Cincinnati praising improved health after taking two bottles and noting restored vigor and appetite.
A heartfelt note thanks friends for support after a bereavement and for floral tributes. It mentions a reader named Mia J. Cousins from Otterburn Michigan praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains and swellings, with local seller H. J. Dwinell in Maynard offering it.
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