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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
6
At 161 Main Street Marlboro Mass the catalog shows subscription and single copy pricing. Six months cost 800 including postage. advance payment preferred. Maynard Concord sud 1 per year three cents a month 28c.
The body of Henry Benson, a San Antonio native, arrived in Concord and was taken by Undertaker Joseph Dee. Funeral services were Sunday at 3 p.m. in the First Parish House, conducted by Rev. Loren B. Macdonald, with Corinthian lodge Masons escorting to the family lot in SI cemetery. Floral tributes abound.
Classified snippets show multiple lost book notices under Mass law Chapter 40 and 1908 amendments, listing book numbers 26758 and 24289 with payment stoppages, and notices from Middlesex Institution for Savings signed by Treasurer E Brown. Additional ads seek housing to rent or let, chimney cleaning, and general housework, all targeting Concord and nearby towns.
News items from Concord include visits and travel plans of residents, hospital updates, and local business changes. A major section covers a recent World Pearere game, umpiring criticism, and detailed box score. A reader letter advocates forming a local ball team with an athletic association to unite Concord Junction and Concord, aiming for self funding and regional prominence.
The Armory Commission reports favorable progress toward selecting a site for the new state armory in Concord. After visits by the commission, a citizens meeting, and Capt Petersen’s gathering, a favored lot is expected to be approved and negotiations begun, with construction hoped to start soon due to inadequate current quarters.
A biographical sketch recalls the life of Mr. Garland born in Franklin New Hampshire around 70 years ago. He studied at Smith Academy entered college as a sophomore and married Miss Kate Howard before practicing law in St Louis. After family illness and a move to Concord he founded the Concord Home School but ill health ended his venture. He later taught private pupils with growing demand, but a final incurable illness led to his death in Minneapolis with his family by his side.
Friends honor Winnifred Connell on her upcoming entry into the Dominican order in Kentucky. A Wednesday gathering on Sudbury Road presented her with a silver watch in keeping with order rules against gold ornaments. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Darby Connell, describe her as a young woman of charm and strong character, with best wishes from many friends.
For sale or to rent. S rooms and both modern improvements. Inquire of Miss Lothrop, Concord, Mass. Tei 211-12.
Ex Senator Roger Sherman Hoar and Judd Dewey establish a law practice under Hoar and Dewey at 905 Tremont building Boston. They were Harvard classmates and longtime friends active in Democratic politics. The Concord W T U opened its season with reports from meetings and votes on delegates and temperance poster work.
A special town meeting is called for Tuesday night to consider the decree of county commissioners ordering repairs on Sudbury road. Articles include selecting a moderator and deciding on compliance, funding, and borrowing for the repairs. The meeting is expected to attract many residents with varied opinions.
Residents push to fund Sudbury road repairs as ordered by the county commissioners, arguing other worse roads exist yet those who must travel Sudbury road remain determined to see the project through and will be present to ensure it proceeds.
Miss Josephine G. Flaherty daughter of Mr and Mrs John Flaherty of Lexington and James Brough Boston fireman assistant engineer were married Thursday at St Bernard s church. Rev Matthew J Flaherty officiated. Attendants included Miss Mary Flaherty and George Brough. Bride wore white brocade crepe de chine with lace and pearl accents, veil with orange blossoms, carried bridal roses and lilies. Reception followed at the bride’s home with about 40 guests. The couple planned a motor trip through northern New York then a week at a North Shore resort before settling in Charlestown where a home is prepared. Edwin Patch noted.
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