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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1915
Page
8
Lost and wanted notices appear with street addresses and names. A white crocheted bag is missing near Cordelia Avenue. Mrs Lincoln Smith at 4 Academy Lane seeks a cook and advertises evening applications. Rates are ten cents per line, with full page reserved at Main Street address.
Richard V. Connorton of Concord married Miss Agnew J. McDonough in a ceremony noted for intimate attendance and a reception at the bride’s home 31 Montrose street. The couple will reside at 20 West Quincy Street Somerville after a wedding trip to the White Mountains. Connorton, a native of Concord, is a clerk at Old Colony Trust Co. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas A. McDonough, has worked as a stenographer for the Massachusetts Sunday School Association.
Joseph Tong attracts attention in Massachusetts Junior Tennis Championship at Chestnut Hill courts. The Concord High School captain defeated Geo C. Guild West Roxbury Henry D. Bigelow Brookline and John Hooper Boston in straight sets. Tong, born in Shanghai, has been in the United States six years and played tennis four years.
The Woman's Parish Association of the First Parish in Concord opened its fall and winter season with a 1 pm luncheon. Mrs. Frederick Schull led the soup and creamed chicken course, with several volunteers assisting. Speakers included Miss Lucy Fosdick on her San Francisco trip and Mrs. Prescott Keyes detailing French hospital volunteer work. Miss Macquarrie outlined the fair dates of Nov 4 and 6. Music by Mrs. A. B. Hitchcock and Miss Marion Barker followed, then a brief meeting led by President Mrs. George B. Walcott.
A $1100 gift from George Edward Messer funded a memorial by sculptor Daniel French on the Buttrick estate farm in Concord. The nine foot bronze figure, facing Liberty Street, depicts a Revolutionary soldier ready for action. Granite seats flank the 16 foot rustic setting. The dedication date is not set.
The town hall proved too small for the School Garden association exhibit on Saturday as large crowds crowded displays of vegetables flowers and crafts. Judges awarded prizes to high and elementary groups in numerous vegetable categories and many sewing cooking and art entries were shown. The prize winners will be published next week.
George Albree led a Monday night rally in the town hall backing B. J. Young for the 13th Middlesex representative seat. He denounced Dr. Immanuel Pfeiffer’s two year legislative record and claimed to have fought for farm and local reform, triggering a heated exchange with Pfeiffer supporters and a late appearance by Pfeiffer in Wayland and Young in the square.
Company B of Framingham commanded by Capt Sullivan camps at Concord range to qualify. Capt Dee arranged this for convenience and local benefit. Three week stay with one or two squads at a time. Dedication date not set though near completion. Gov Walsh expected to speak with other guests, followed by grand march and ball attended by many state military men. Company I resumes weekly drills the first Thursday in October.
An una to trip to Blackstone Saturday featured Peveril 0 Peterson enjoying a brief outing. The event appeared as a local leisure note in the community pages.
J. M. Heald broke ground on Lexington road to build a house. G. Howard Reed of Acton bought a 1916 Ford touring car from Torrey and Vialle. Miss Mary Dumaine will enter Burn Mawr this fall after exams. Harry L. Chase of Brookfield and Concord bought a 1916 Light 6 Hudson Cabriolet from Torrey and Vialle, while Mrs. Herman Parker of Ustiora New Hampshire and Dodge Harrington of Amherst visit W. Raymond Hubbird street this week.
Visiting dignitaries led by Benjamin W. Clements of Lowell D D G M L and marshal War Donald M. Beeches presided over an inspection at the Concord lodge. Members and guests enjoyed a well arranged evening in the Masonic hall followed by a bountiful feast.
For sale items include Geven horses and wagons along with sleds of different descriptions. Advertisement appears under Bedford Coal and Grain Company.
About 100 Concord residents will attend a Monday meeting to form a committee for the armory dedication likely around November 1. A coordinating committee will be chosen from civilians to work with Company I officials. J William Byron replaced Clerk Edward Loughlin in district court proceedings in Cambridge.
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