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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
11
Lizzie Holt, a country girl, starts at Simmonds stores hoping for a raise and learns stenography. Simmonds flirts, offers training, and she quits to work for Marshall’s. A mysterious older gentleman and his mother reveal his past longing for their lost daughter and Lizzie’s resemblance to Lucile.
Fragmentary text references a lawn mower theme with phrases like wilt seven eras and sub. The incomplete line lacks clear people organizations or events for a fuller news-card summary.
Rene Bardet writes from the front after a brutal three day advance, describing bayonet fighting and heavy losses as his unit took the first German lines. He survived a shelling that left him wounded and hospitalized, expressing pity for fallen comrades and hope their sacrifices were not in vain.
A Pathe Balboa star Will Elliott appears in Comrade John alongside Ruth Roland. He is described as an actor painter musician writer and producing manager who accomplishes all with notable skill.
The Maynard Republican George H. Creighton earned strong praise for a solid first year in the lower house in 1915. He served on the banks and banking committee, helped draft the credit union bill, and attended every session. Born January 2, 1862 in Little Falls New York, he formerly ran a 25 year shoe business and is president of the Maynard Trust Company.
Maynard reports schools closed at noon due to heat and Mrs. Bander to Lakewood for a weeks stay. Wilder plays with Boston American team this week. Local Odd Fellows join Triple Link league parade in Boston Sunday. Peach sale by J B Tuttle of Acton Centre features Niagara and Elberta varieties. Dr N T Berry to assume Dr Reed’s Nason street office from Sept 20. Millinery opening announced for Miss D L Pellington with New York and Boston designs on show.
Michael Crowley hosts a display of flowers in his barber shop promising award potential at fairs. The collection includes begonias ferns wax plants cacti grape fruit orange plant and pineapple with a grape fruit plant about 2.5 feet tall. Local WCTU members plan to meet next Wednesday afternoon at Miss Harriet G. Bird home.
Miss Bernice T Scott resigns from the high school English position due to ill health. Miss Lillian Bennett of Roxbury succeeds her. At a registar board meeting Tuesday a voting list was enlarged by 17 names. Miss Agnes Gibbons resumes piano lessons at her studio 57 Summer Street.
Mrs George Wheaton of Lexington visits friends in town while A T Tripp of Providence reports on business. Grace Welch returns from Gloucester. Miss Emma Halliday received blueberries from Machias. A farm sale to New York parties surprises residents. Two Maynard boys cause a street accident injuring Mrs Tolman, who suffers three broken ribs and bruises. recovery hoped.
Frank Polmer reports a Williams apple tree that produced a large yield as blossoms reappeared weeks ago. Nine apples formed in two clusters. four fell, while a cluster of five survived into good sized fruit. The tree may win a prize this year.
The Ladies Missionary Society met with Mrs Christie. The L B meets with Mrs W B Fletcher tomorrow at 2 30 pm. Prayer meeting Friday night in the vestry at 7 30 led by Rev Fritz. Afterward the Men's club annual business meeting. Preaching Sunday at 10 30 am and 7 pm by the pastor. Sunday school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6 pm.
Townspeople have viewed a large aerial object in the southeast night sky. Reports of signals and loops prompted fears of spying, but the object is identified as Jupiter, the brightest visible planet, not an airship.
Pair of heavy hand made harnesses offered for sale in Stow. Apply F H Prentice for details.
Mrs. Alfred E. McCleary filled in at Bancroft Street school this week due to illness of principal Miss Frances Wra gle. Ralph L. Mears, traveling passenger agent for the New York Chicago and St. Louis railroad, was recently a guest of Herbert Salisbury.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Peter Zebrowski store on 55 Nason Street at 11 45 Tuesday night. About 200 dollars in damage was caused by a suspected matches and rats ignition under counter boxes. Edward Carlton notified the department and Henry Hodges pulled in the box. firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
Frank Groundili purchases 214 acres from Roland Harriman in the rear of the boarding houses along Main Street and plans to erect a dwelling on the site.
In Yonkers state news the paper notes a common belief that ostriches hide their heads in sand. A child asks his mother if wearing ostrich feathers means one never hides their head. The mom affirms the old tale’s persistence.
Quoted urging to seize the present and live fully with emphasis on cherishing the current moment. The message frames living now as the best chance, warning against complacency and false hopes.
In 1786 the French government funded a balloon venture between Paris and Marseilles using Montgolfier air balloons. The project never progressed beyond the initial stage.
Oranges are described as a valuable fruit and juice that quenches thirst and is generally well tolerated by weak stomachs. The text notes it can act as a laxative if taken at night or before meals.
The Washburn union held its annual banquet at the Baptist church vestry with 7 30 p m seating. Red and white decor and a menu featuring chicken pie mashed potatoes cabbage salad celery rolls pies cakes and coffee set a festive tone. Music sketches pantomimes and a lantern lighting show followed an address by Miss Forbush and remarks by Rev H J Ballentine. Out of town guests totaled 34 from Hudson Baptist church eight from Clinton Baptist and six from Congr egational church along with local Baptist and Congregational members.
Contractor Fahey has won the contract to erect a 10 by 25 foot stucco lunch room for Everett Brigham. The new building will include a basement for cooking and will replace the lunch car formerly operating on Mechanic Street opposite the B and M station. Brigham aims to expand his business by providing high quality meals with quicker service, using local labor where possible.
A brief note suggests placing a tumbler over a watch or small clock on a sick bed to keep the time visible but not audible. The tip emphasizes quiet bedside timekeeping during illness.
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