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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
4
The Concord scene features Co I drill opening Monday night, local births and visits, and a mix of social and civic items. From trades, job moves, and church tea plans to lyceum programs and bowling reports, the column paints a busy portrait of early 1910s Concord life with updates on residents, clubs, and town happenings.
Voters face a rare campaign as Republicans split with a strong anti Prescott faction while Democrats urged by Sudbury insiders back their own candidate. Concord looms large as parties collide over the next general court representative and a Frothingham letter endorses Prescott.
The First Parish hosts its inaugural vesper service on Sunday October 31 at 5 o'clock. Raymond C. Robinson to play the organ with special music by the Caroly Belcher string quartet including Carolyn Belcher Anna Bichhom Sara Corbett and Katherine Halliday. Program features works by Haydn Bach Tschaikowsky and Whiting among others.
A self explanatory letter to the voters of the 13th District explains the author withdraws from the representative contest. He states he is not for Prescott and will vote for Fairbanks, urging supporters to do the same.
Prof Hermann Hering a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist lectured on The Science of Salvation in the town hall Sunday at 3 pm. He, formerly connected with Johns Hopkins University, was introduced by Henry J. Hosmer and spoke with close attention from a good-sized audience.
Rev. M. J. Flaherty was thrown from his carriage on upper Main street last Thursday while returning from a sick call. He sustained a bad injury to his shoulder after his carriage collided with another driven by a man from Sudbury. he was accompanied by Michael Dempsey.
The Concord milk case goes to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on November 15. Farmers argue the current state milk standard is arbitrary and punitive, seeking to overturn the law as unconstitutional with Herbert Parker leading the defense. If the appeal succeeds, dairymen statewide anticipate relief from discriminatory enforcement and revived adulteration laws.
Notices sent to town property owners warn that gypsy and brown tail moths must be removed or the town will do so and tax the owner. Selectmen praise citizen cooperation and provide instructions from H. P. Richardson or the state forester at Beacon Street for methods.
List of names including J. M. Bonnyman Frank Corrieri John Croghan Concord Nurseries Smith Bros prop J W Claftk Rich ard Faust C W Grosvenor Mike Rawryluk Edwin D Haywood W B May P Plausky Peter Plaufski Miss Carrie E Baker Mrs A M Hallon Miss L S Keats Miss Inga Roka Mrs Georgie Scotter care Mitette family and others.
Registrars closed sessions for the fall election at 10 p m Saturday showing 43 new names added across three sessions. Town voting strength now 1059. officials expect most to vote next Tuesday.
In Concord and Maynard communities a notable ceremony united Lena Peterson and Rev. H A Ofstie of Brooklyn at the Scandinavian M E church in Concord. The double ring rite featured Rev Haver and Rev Trel sted and drew guests from Concord Maynard and beyond. The reception at Monument Hall followed with music by the Maynard high school orchestra and a red decorated hall. The couple will reside near Ofstie's Brooklyn church.
Middlesex defeats Concord 6 to 0 with a touchdown by Winsor in the final minutes. Umpire Allchin and referee Galbraith officiated. 15 minute halves observed.
Concord School traveled to Newton and beat Allen School 18 to 5. Key scorers included Williams Knowles and Chapman with a Matthews field goal. Umpire Hale and Referee Draper officiated. periods lasted 20 and 16 minutes.
A summary notes confusion over districts Wayland and Weston in last week’s political synopsis. Mr Hoar had the best run in Wayland, suggesting Wayland will cast more votes for Fairbanks than Weston. A late letter hints the Democratic nominee may win Wayland. Div 56 AOH will stage The Whales Return in Monument Hall on Nov 4 and 5 with dancing after Friday’s show.
Local ads from Concord area readers outline paid insertions and rates at 5c per line with six words per line. Notices include a Sudbury road house with eight rooms for rent and Mrs. Hattie Saunders announcing a Walden Street move for dressmaking. Additional items promote horse blankets from J W Raymond and carriage yokes for sale along with a general girl wanted in Sudbury road.
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