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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
5
Incomplete item notes engagements of Rev. Loren B. Bygrave and Miss Mary F. Bygrave of Belmont a reception at a Concord church for the couple. Other fragment references a vacant Griver Gil position and a for let notice for a near new house at Concord Junction with utilities and garden, contact C W Maes.
A district deputy and visiting officers from William North, Pentucket, and Simon W. Robinson lodges attended the Corinthian lodge meeting. Worshipful George M. Bowker and officers were praised for Master Mason's degree work. A large audience joined in a post meeting toast by Bowker.
A couple was married at the Unitarian church on St., with the event noted as a return ceremony. Details remain limited in the report.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church held its annual meeting last Monday evening. Officers elected include Lars Petersen deacon for three years and Thomas Todd as collector and treasurer. Ed ward R. Farrar Henry C. Rolfe and George W. Hopkins serve as clerks with Thomas Todd Jr. on the church committee. A vote of thanks was given to Willard T. Farrar for long service on the standing committee. Budget lists pastor salary $4,200. janitor $300. organist $260. singing $50.
A partial list of names shows letters awaiting pickup including Leon A. Claffin Fred Case Jerry Clearyee Lee Con ron A R Curl Carl Day Thos Vendl W Willmar Lena Beach Miss Buss Mrs H B Cobb Mrs M Aker Margaret Keohane and Mrs Jas.
Incomplete OCR reads sale of Conant residence lot with 13, foot frontage and 90 feet depth. Property to be sold cheap to quick buyer. contact C. W. Dur and address Pond Street as sale location.
Classified notices list an inlaid table with Erastus H. Smith, a tenement to let in Urquhart's block, back room to let, and inquiries to bake shop or Joseph Dee Jr. at Bedford St. Concord. Also offers include a 140 dollar buggy at a fraction price, a cheap road cart, a pool and billiard table, a fine rowboat, and a heart pin. Contact box 456 or George G. for sale details.
Ex-Alderman and J. P. Rowe visited with friends in Mr. and Mrs. George Frye of Saco. C Henry Bonner hosted Mr. and Mrs. Stevens from 141 Mechani st. A vacation for Alice Mildon from the city treasurer’s office is noted. William Brigham of Dorchester spent Sunday with relatives. Charley Farrell of the Boston Americans was in town. Judge J. W. McDonald and P. Brown returned from a Europe trip. Molly Sweeney of Fitchburg stayed at an ex-Alder man’s home.
A compilation of brief items lists residents traveling and visiting relatives, engagements and weddings planned, job changes, and family notices across Natick and neighboring towns. Entries mention Thomas F. Giyan sailing for Europe, Edward Skelley returning from Bus hard's Bay, M D McGrail working at foe and guest of Arthur Lac, and many local residents on vacations or hosting guests. Real estate transfers and community events are also recorded, including a 26th anniversary celebration at Mechanic's Hall and a dancing school opening in Hunter's Hall.
The notice suggests buyers may rent aircraft to evaluate before purchase, offering a chance to test the instrument and experience before deciding. If satisfied, rental converts to ownership or continued use as part of the transaction process.
Concord Junction reports Mrs Agnes M Wilson seriously ill and a melee at Boston about three weeks ago. Rabbi C W Robinson of Chelsea led Yom Kippur service for reformatory inmates. Barry Dillon discharged from hospital. Emma M Gale married Sept 16 at parsonage. Arlington game changes loom as Concord faces South Acton in a disputed match. Lyceum plans opening Nov 28 at Association hall with the Marshalls to headline a varied season.
Thomas E. Shaughnessy died at his Central Street home on Sunday September 18 from appendicitis. Son of Inspector Thomas F. Shaughnessy of the Boston Custom House, he was a Concord High School graduate of 1902 and studied two years at Harvard. He ranked 518 in a competitive examination and had been near the Boston post office this summer. He underwent surgery Thursday after a Wednesday admission and did not recover, his loss mourned by his parents.
A list of local families and individuals names a memorial wreath ceremony at a community event. Featured are Mr. and Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Byron and families, Station 9 members, and several other local households.
Communicated from Concord Junction Massachusetts on September 18 1904 a sorrowful notice announces the death of a bright promising young man described as kind cheerful and fault free. The message quotes a biblical line about serving others and ends with initials L. J. Ee.
A five room cottage with 3 to 4 acres of land in Hastings is for sale or rent. Electric light cold water and modern conveniences noted. Inquiries to William A. Concord Junction and C. J. Waite. Also mentions theater note about Beyond a play and a streetcar schedule from Marlboro to Hudson every Saturday at 11 PM.
Marlboro firemen hold regular practice sessions ahead of the field day on September 24, aiming to sharpen readiness and simulate emergency drills for the community event.
Marlboro business reporters foresee solid activity in area shoe factories as markets show renewed demand. Local employers anticipate steady orders, with several plants hiring additional workers to meet spring production.
An advertisement claims Richardson's Embracation relieves burning and itching caused by Browntail Moth and is effective for all insect bites. The claim targets readers seeking quick skin relief from bites and rashes.
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