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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
5
Card of thanks expresses heartfelt appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for support during bereavement. Includes special thanks to officials and men of the American Powder Co. Also a sale notice for a 1915 Ford touring car asking inquiries to F Taylor Printing Co Fowler Building Maynard Mass Tel 14 4.
The Second Liberty bond drive in Maynard closed Saturday night after strong townwide effort. Aliens especially Polish residents participated, and Chief Gutteridge's fire alarm drew a crowd of about 5000. Subscriptions topped $124,400 with 1156 total subscribers. Maynard Trust Co and the Assabet Institution of Savings facilitated payments and bond deliveries begin Friday evening.
George H. Merrick, cashier of the Assabet mills, reports that the American Woolen Co. will continue the factory gardens for employees. Some land will be ploughed this fall and prepared for cultivation next year.
State election set for next Tuesday with three constitutional amendments on the ballot. Incumbents Harriman and Smith stand unopposed, while war distractions reduce local attention. Amendments include absentee voting public trading and anti aid, with debate over religious biases and public rights in a tense climate.
Maynard Grange held a regular meeting at I C C F hall with 29 candidates receiving the first and second degrees. The Halloween party followed featuring a pantomime Shades of our Fathers Come Forth and various costumes, games, and events.
A six year old girl dying after being run down by a car owned by C C Dreschler an agent of Assabet mills on Lowell boulevard Methuen Sunday. Dreschler appeared in court and the case was held for the grand jury. The driver said he acted to avoid the child and the mother said it was not his fault.
John Butterworth a respected Concord Junction resident died Wednesday morning after four weeks of illness at 81. Born in Lancashire England he settled here 60 years ago and lived in Concord Junction 30 years. He worked at American Powder Co for 40 years retiring last July. Funeral held Friday at home with Rev Stone officiating. Survivors include daughter Mrs Charles Whitman two grandsons Walter and Arnold Whitman and granddaughter Mrs John Smethurst. Interment Glenwood Cemetery Maynard.
George Edward White, noted Middlesex cigar maker, will appear before the Div. 15 selection board at Ayer on Thursday for a physical. He was drafted earlier but excused due to hospitalization at Carney hospital. Reports say quarantine for Maynard contingent at Camp Devens due to measles may end Friday.
The Maynard Bowling League opened at Lynch Bros alleys on Monday evening with rivals A. O. H. and Middlesex in attendance. A. O. H. won by 20 pins led by George Lynch as high roller, while Jon Tucker topped Middlesex.
At a meeting of the executive committee at Mrs. A E McCleary s home in Lincoln Street Mrs Gilbert M Hawkes was elected secretary replacing Mrs Charles H Stanley who resigned Mrs A T Haynes was chosen chairman of the committee on Forestry
After Nov 1 fourth class mail from the American expeditionary force in France will be limited to seven pounds instead of twenty. The limit reflects French railways’ constraint on handling heavier packages. William Lord of Stow travels to St. Petersburg Florida for the win. Hiram Haynes, 59, dies in North Sudbury home. White Cross Guild Halloween party set for Riverside hall this evening.
Miss Inez R Scully daughter of William and Mrs Scully Dartmouth street became bride of Thomas G McNally son of Mrs James McNally Hudson at St Bridget's church. Rev John J McHugh officiated with Bridal Chorus and Wedding March. Attendant H Telie M Werner and best man James H McNally. Couple to reside in Medway after a reception at the bride home.
The Maynard Red Cross chapter seeks donations of gifts or money to fund presents for every overseas soldier. A public meeting is set at Summer Street school this Friday at 7 PM to explain packaging plans and allow parcels to be sent through the Red Cross. All soldier packages must be mailed by November 15.
Construction material arrives daily for a new mill as a wooden flume is built on piles to carry the water supply. Once finished water will be drawn from the mill pond and building work on the large structures will speed up. The Fullenton Hat Shop promotes a mid season millinery sale in this week's Enterprise.
The Colonial orchestra is engaged for several dances this season with dates set in Ayer Carlisle South Acton Lincoln Concord and additional dates in May and early November. Mr and Mrs Dallack of Ditehbute visited Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Blanchard Weaver.
The Loyal Order of Moose at a recent national convention appropriated 500000 for a war emergency fund. A roll of all members in service is being compiled and plans are made to build Moose club houses behind the ones in France and near cantonments in this country. Maynard lodge officials support the movement.
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