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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
3
Town notes report in town figures include E H Davis visiting, plans for a high school dance, football trip to Worcester, moving pictures drawing crowds, and church events at M B church and Magdalene chapters. Mentions of residents visiting relatives in Fitchburg Marlboro Water town and Conway areas, plus local appointments and social outings.
Local items note visitors from Boston and Cambridge and residents away in Lisbon Lake Champlain and Lake Champlain. Plans surface for reviving a Civic club focused on brain not belly culture with free speakers and a hall, pending better times.
Reuben Derby of Hudson remains on the ballot as an independent Republican. Hudson residents debate which rival candidate his candidacy harms and conclude neither opponent will lose much, a finding seen as hard on Derby.
Sunday evening harvest Thanksgiving service featured Miss Florence Salisbury as soloist with Raymond Hamlin on cornet. Salisbury replaced Mrs. Arthur Pickering who was to have been the soloist and praised for her skilled performance.
For Sale double wheel invalid chair used only nine days offered by Miss Elizabeth Jackson piano teacher at 184 Main. Carl Faelton and New England Conservatory methods taught at pupil's home No 7 Garfield St. New house to let, also barn and stable in a well located business centre. Inquire at 71 Nason St.
The Odd Fellows of Maynard Concord and Hudson form a union for degree work to foster broader fraternity. Maynard handles first degrees Concord second degrees and Hudson third degrees. Maynard will complete the first degree soon.
The Maynard Democrats schedule a Thursday rally at Co operative hall to counter a Republican gathering. National figure Hon. Charles S. Hamlin leads a strong lineup including Mar tin Carney, Sen John J Mitchell, T J Keefe, and John R Voight with the Maynard band, aiming for the largest, most enthusiastic turnout yet.
A large gathering at the Hall residence on Great Road witnessed Esther E Hall wed Howard B Case in a single ring ceremony to Lohengrin’s Wedding March. Rev B E Hunt officiated, with Miss Pauline Bent as bridesmaid and Clifford Whitney as best man. The couple plan a brief honeymoon before settling on Great Road. The event included gifts and guests from Springfield Worcester Medway and even Alberta Canada. The Maynard literary club met afterward at Mrs Fowler’s for an enthusiastic session with Agnes Barry delivering a paper on Women’s role in early American fiction.
A Republican rally is planned in Hudson on Thursday evening with ex-Congressman Samuel Powers as star speaker. Hon. L. D. Apsley is due to speak, James F. Sweeney may also address the crowd. Candidates Albert Batley for representative Hon. John L. Harvey for senator and Hon. Charles Q. Tirrell seeking a fifth term for Congress will also speak.
In Worcester probate court Judge Forbes heard arguments on whether Amory Maynard forfeited his share of the Maynard estate by contesting the will. Executors Mary Maynard et al. seek instructions while Amory’s counsel argues he retained rights. The judge reserved decision as further citations are to be submitted.
The 14th division lineup lists Maj. Daniel J. Murphy as marshal and F. J. Lucey as adjutant with P. J. Donahue as sergeant major. Several Holy Name societies and spiritual directors follow from Concord, Marlboro, Hudson, Natick, South Framingham, Maynard, South Natick, Cochituate, Saxonville, Ashland, Hopkinton, and other towns.
A joint meeting of the Maynard and Stow school committees in Stow discussed a lyceum course under the teachers association. They voted to investigate before proceeding, noting doubts about success in a slow business climate, with a plan to revisit if the year improves.
In the five day run up to election day both parties push turnout in Maynard and surrounding towns. Democrats plan rallies and target Draper Hamlin Vahey lines while Republicans tout Draper and expect wins on all issues. Ex Mayor John L. Harvey campaigns actively across towns with speeches and campaign cards.
Reverend Father John O'Brien of Lowell promotes a non narcotic tonic named Father Johns Medicine. It claims to strengthen the body and cure cold throat and lung troubles. Advertised as safe and lasting for fifty years and sold by A C Loewe & Co in Maynard.
Maynard football traveled to Hopedale on Saturday and lost 6 to 1 to the second Hopedale team. The score shows Hopedale 6 Maynard 1 with goals credited to Palmer Hogarth E Damon 2 Knox Lyons and Ashworth. Referee Crowles and linesmen Brown and Hogarth. Time 30 minute halves.
Members met Sunday to organize the Holy Name society march. They will assemble at 1 15 PM in the square, ride a special train to Boston, with the 14th division starting after 4 PM.
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