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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
3
Local Maynard notes report students entering Harvard law school and Tufts and Holy Cross, a baby born to the Veitch and Coughlan families, and community members vacationing. High school teams play, elections loom, and town workers improve streets while the Great Eastern Amusement Co plans music hall shows.
The ceremony at Har-Pease united Miss Hunt and Crhat Pease with the father presiding. Guests from the local community attended, celebrating the couple's marriage and new life together.
Miss Myrtle Helen Hunt wed Robert Webster Pease of Harrisburg Pa at the Congregational Church in Maynard. The ceremony featured an organ recital and reception, with guests from Boston Lynn Worcester and several New Hampshire towns. the couple will live in Harrisburg after a honeymoon trip to Baltimore.
Fr Crowe's Cambridge professional men baseball team beat Maynard 19 to 16 at Peddock's Island Boston harbor. Fr Dwyer starred for Cambridge, with Fr McCool and Powers solid behind the plate. a dinner at John Irwin's resort followed. A return game is planned for next Wednesday at Lake Boon.
The call for a convention on October 2 in Chipman hall Boston at 4 pm sparks talk of candidates. Maynard warders speculate ex Mayor Harvey of Waltham. Marcy of Waltham eyes the prize. Marlboro backs ex Mayor Morse though he remains noncommittal. Glazier’s status uncertain amid quiet Democratic preparations.
Maynard manager Henry Gilroy arranged a three game series with Concord K team. Games set for Maynard and Concord with a possible deciding game in either town. Local Maynard players form most of the lineup, plus an out-of-town pitcher and several released players to strengthen the squad.
Lost item a lady's pearl collar pin with blue forget-me-not stone return to Mrs. John McKinnon. For sale a seven room house with one acre or six acres with barn apply to L H Maynard Summer Street and E H Davis Winthrop Mass. Miss Clara Singleton piano teacher Fletcher method invites parents to studio Oak Street Maynard. Miss Elizabeth Jackson piano teacher Carl Faelton and New England Conservatory methods taught at pupil's home No 7 Garfield Street.
At a Saturday meeting the Arlington school board elected Miss Jennie M. Loomis as eighth grade teacher and voted to hire an assistant for the first grade. A fifth grade opens at Main street with Miss Edith Rockwell in charge. Miss Charlotte Canfield moves to Nason street to lead an eighth grade, with Eva Garvin assigned to the Main street sixth grade and Margueretta Conway to the seventh grade there.
Enterprise correspondents attended a Lake Boon supper on Friday evening courtesy of the Twilight club and John H. Lawton. The group enjoyed the commodious club house, a catered meal by A Blanding, a river sail to Maynard on Chandler and Wilcox's launch, and electric transit home from the carbarn.
Officer Conners documented a New Hampshire man opposed to crime yet desperate for work. After exhausting funds for fare and food he sought aid, agreed to plead guilty to vagrancy, and was arraigned. He received a nine month term.
Harold Garney returned from a long stay in Waterville Maine with a bat gifted by Eddie Coombs. Coombs the Philadelphia American League pitcher, met Garney there and presented the curious souvenir to the youngster.
Local supporters in Maynard converge for the Cole campaign as John Wood of Gleasondale and Fred McCleary of the town assess likely outcomes. Wood reports strong Cole sentiment across the state and growing Yale strength, with rubrics favoring Western regions. McCleary argues Luce or Frothingham may surge, noting Frothingham’s appeal in some cities and limited local support for Frothingham here.
Wesley Townsend respected town resident died at his Parker street home after months of illness. Born in England 67 years ago, he came to the United States 40 years ago and settled here 26 years ago working at the wool shop. Survived by wife Alice Hil Towns and six children, two brothers, and a sister. Funeral Sunday at Congregational Church with Rev. E. F. Hunt. Interment Glenwood cemetery.
The Central League match between Fitchburg and Worcester will settle supremacy when the two teams meet on the Maynard field. Both sides bring strong support amid expectations of a warm afternoon of cricket with ample music and fans.
Sunday services resume at the Congregational church next Sunday at 7 o clock. The choir will perform special music. The address titled Mental Healing for Soul and Body opens a series on the Immanuel church movement and Christian Science.
John Hannon has been elected president of the Holy Name Society at St. Bridget's Church, succeeding prior leadership. The announcement notes community involvement and church activity.
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