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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
4
Stanley Switter has relocated to Akron while property payers discuss the 1919 levy. Anna W. Packard left Hudson Saturday morning to visit her brother G. Arthur Packard in Stoneham.
Lapointe’s team toppled Fuller 11 to 2 in seven innings in the frazzle. Brett and Universal met Lapointe in a later game won by the Houghton st crew 6 0 12. Greeley reported no arm pain on his pitching. Notable defense came from McGrath in left and Bessette at second.
Assistant Chief Tierney resigns after two years as fire chief and asst. chief in Hudson citing monotony in duties. Chauncy Delano of Methuen named successor with 20 years in Boston fire service and former lieutenant in Mitchell’s company. Tierney remains as board clerk and callman. Delano joins as permanent force.
The Hudson Historical Society announces a program for 1919 20 with meetings at the public library on the last Tuesday of each month. The season opens Sept 30 with Ensign Harry H. Spofford speaking on Special Feats of the Navy in Helping Win the War. Other speakers include Pvt. George B. Greeley Miss Harriet M. Houghton Capt. Fred B. Dawes Lieut. Frank B. Welsh and others on topics from the French Army to the Air Service.
A fragmented list references Fred O. Welch and Ada Woods among others with titles on the Houghton engine story and early local music and homes. Names like Caleb L. Ham Mary B. Law-Wiessen and Miss Alice B Early Doctors appear in a jumbled roster of entertainment and historical topics. The text hints at a community program or society notices from an era, listing authors and participants with partial titles.
During De Valera’s Boston visit he reportedly said Ireland planned to repay bonds issued in 1866 by the Fenian Brotherhood led by James Stephens. The bonds, made in denominations from 5 to 500 dollars, were thought rare. a Boston woman found a $20 bond among family items. 53 years after printing, the bond appears in good shape and may be worth more, now on view in S. Woodard’s store window.
Henry Cohen plans converting upper stories of the Graves and Woodbury blocks into apartments to aid Hudson housing. He also considers finishing the top floor of the Chase building for the same purpose. the top floor has remained unfinished since the block was erected.
Rev. Arthur D. Stroud will speak to the Soldiers and Sailors Auxiliary tonight, with a large audience expected. He served with the boys in their rest camp near Toulomne during armistice, writing to every Hudson boy’s mother to share each one's condition, comforting many mothers who had not heard from their sons in the war.
A memorial service for the late Charles H. Lincoln was conducted in the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Arthur F. Greenwood praised him as a valuable member of the official board. Rev. Herbert B. Francis spoke of his Christian optimism, Rev. David T. Morton of his Christian faith, and Rev. Mr. Strand of his home life. The Lotus male quartet sang five selections with Mrs. William L. Persons at the organ.
Quotation reflecting on freedom arriving through peace or war, asserting comets of liberty will endure while the founding principles are preserved. Attributed to Edward Everett.
Marlboro Mr and Mrs William Berthiaume of Seeouanee in town taking a course at Worcester trade school. Mr and Mrs Wilfrid Pelletier returned from a vacation spent in Holyoke Springfield. Narcisse Cournoyer attended the funeral of Mrs Armine Desrosi ers at St Mary's Spencer Saturday. J A Lacouture resumed duties at W A Allen store after a week away. Philips St Onge and son Stanislaus left for a month in Canada visiting Montreal Contre Coeur P Q. Rev F X Lariviere of St Mary's parish at Brighton Seminary for priest retreat. Joseph Chartier on two weeks trip to Canada. Mrs Charles Richard and her mother Mrs Labarre return from Solomon pond Northboro. Mr and Mrs Robert Faucher of Landry Somersworth visited. Philip Baron returned from New London and Groton Ct to visit his daughter. In McGill Nev a former employee in a silver mine now working in Boston.
A safety notice describes gasoline and oil as deadly enemies to tires. It warns that gasoline soaks and swells rubber, causing deterioration, and stresses avoiding spills on garage floors. It advises protecting spare tires with covers and exercising care with oil around the workspace.
William H. Clements Sr of Stevens Point Wisconsin rejects the idea of retirement due to age. He continues active work and community involvement despite advancing years.
A Concord correspondent in the tropics writes of life for Marines in Santo Domingo and Santiago, noting long separations from home, rough travel through jungle trails, and a mix of English Spanish and Haitian in daily talk. He recalls past battles and questions rumors of peace, while praising home letters and Red Cross entertainment.
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