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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists publishing details for a local newspaper dated 1903 with office at 451 Main Street Marlboro Mass. It shows weekly Wednesday publication by The Enterprint Company, manager F Wilder, and rates for subscriptions and advertising including one inch ads at ten cents per week and ten cents per line for business notices.
Murray Ballou claimed the Concord golf club championship after a rapid set of rounds culminating in a 27 hole final where Ballou defeated A G Rolfe by 3 and 2. Semifinals saw Ballou beat Sewell while Rolfe downed Hosmer. Bradford and Hosmer tied for first prize in the handicap match.
The dedication of the Industrial home and Christian Training school of the Good Tidings Missions to the Jews at the former Brooks farm will take place next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Addresses will be given by Frank Wheeler representing the town and by Rev. George A Tewksbury for the churches of Concord, with others expected. Conveyances will be provided at reasonable rates.
Advertised letters include Toney Dial William Duffy Everett Delong Fred Bilis Douglas N Field H B Harwood Sam King Frank Miller C F Randal Alphonse Tetreault Miss Dora Burg Dr Marion L Bugbee Grace Barret Mrs Charles Henry Hawes Flora Lawrence Mrs Ellen by Elm st Elizabeth Roc Miss Signe Torleifsen
The Middle Sex County convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union meets at Concord First Church from 10:00 to 4:30 on Thursday September 24. Rev Billington of Carlisle speeches in the afternoon and lunch is served at 1:30. P Ryan offers boot and shoe work and taps. Luce wins Republican caucus lieutenant governor nod. Mr and Mrs W Darling visit Byron Street residents.
The piece discusses potential Democratic hope with Roger Hoar for the district and notes strong Republican history. It mentions Sen John J Mitchell’s independent voting trend and hints at a possible old fashioned campaign. Concord also considers a state senate nomination with Ex-Mayor Harvey as a potential candidate.
Concord High School opens next Saturday on the home grounds with a lighter squad. The 10 game slate includes Hudson on Sept 26 at Concord Milton Academy Oct 3 St Andrews Oct 10 Waltham Oct 17 Wellesley Oct 24 Lawrence Academy Oct 31 Concord Nov 6 Concord Nov 11 Marlboro Nov 20 Watertown and Nov 26 Alumni. Captain William Davis manager George Urquhart coach Warren Goddard.
Miss Katherine J. Connelly daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Connelly of Waltham and Charles M Byron of Concord were married September 15 at St Mary's church Waltham. Rev Timothy Brosnahan officiated with Rev John Neil of Connecticut cousin of the bride assisting. Best man was George H Byron brother of the groom. Bridesmaid was Clare S Connelly sister of the bride. A reception followed at the bride's parents home on Charles Street. The couple will reside on Willow Street in Concord.
Allen French returns from Petersham. Mrs. W. K. Shaw visits family in Maine. The Pierce estate plans plate glass windows for Cross store. Town purchases a new safe for selectmen. J. H. Marrs and others drawn as jurors. Lincoln show entries urged. State pistol match entrants listed. Emerson school plans winter housing. Independence caucus selects delegates.
A tribute recalls Judge John S. Keyes born 1821 Concord, long serving Middlesex district court justice. He guided town affairs, built Sleepy Hollow cemetery, oversaw water system work, and spoke at centennials. lifelong public official and prominent Massachusetts figure.
The pastor will preach on The Relations Between Jews and Christians next Sunday morning. He will speak at the dedication of the Industrial Home and Training School for Jewish Christians at Brooks Farm in the afternoon. Evening service topic is The Saving Power of a Community. Friday midweek meeting topic is A Parable of Work and Reward.
A letter to W. T. Farrar of Concord Mass argues that painting should be honest and provide full value. It touts Devoe as the go far paint, claiming eight honest brands vary in penny worth per quarter, and that the best covers more with less, reducing waste and avoiding fraud.
A new pamphlet from the Intercollegiate Democratic headquarters in Cambridge targets Speaker Joseph Cannon with a cartoon and critique of his influence. Roger Hoar of Natick is credited as author, while campaign materials including post cards are expected to spread through the Fourth Congressional District.
Friends announce the appointment of Thomas W. Hopkins Grant Jr as an instructor at Boston College High School. He will teach algebra Latin and history to first year students. Hopkins is a Boston College graduate with a BA and has completed a pedagogy course and Jesuit education training. He also played baseball at BC and for Concord Council K of C.
The 6th regiment squad from Wakefield lists Capt. R. B. Peters on, Lieut. R. D. Willard, Sergt. G. L. Prescott, Berg. R. Wheeler, Corp. J. T. Chamberlain, Mus. H. Tompkins, Privates J. E. Tolman E. Miner W. Flavin L. Moreau J. Anderson. Sub team includes Capt. Lieut. F. S. Island and Scorer Corp. L. V. Chisholm. Inspector Capt. Wise due in Concord Oct 2 to review rifle-range locations chosen by town committee.
Robert C. Rattray aged 65 died last Thursday in Concord. He was brother of Mrs. George Wheeler. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church Saturday at 3 p m with interment in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
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