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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
2
A reader writes to the Enterprise proposing a calm view on attracting new industries. He argues competing towns lure manufacturers with incentives like tax relief and free land, urging careful consideration of true benefits versus costs before pursuing industrial expansion.
Superintendent Brick writes a lengthy appeal urging Maynard to lure further investment from the American Woolen Company. He argues the town should expand existing industries rather than chase new ventures, noting the company’s strong local presence and the potential to boost prosperity with coordinated development.
Death of Mrs John Shanahan at Deaconess hospital Concord after weeks of illness following surgery. Born in Renews Newfoundland she moved to Maynard Massachusetts with husband John C Shanahan in 1906. Survived by husband two children mother five sisters two brothers. Funeral at St Bridget's church with high mass and interment in St Bridget's cemetery. Bearers were cousins Frank James William bin. Members of Ihesaab Heart Holy Hour Guard of Honor attended.
An Absolute 1 meeting discussion covered the high I evening general members. The item was taken low as a general discussion session with no clear decisions recorded.
Henry Gilroy will guide Maynard to Shrewsbury Saturday for a fast contest with top players including Fo ley and Wilder. New England leaguers join for a strong lineup. Marlboro and Webster clash at Prospect park with Webster rumored to use Hartford Eastern players and Marlboro to field an American league pitcher. Fitchburg meets Leominster with a 50 to 200 payoff.
Abel G Haynes and Lloyd Walker attended a National Bank Cashiers Association outing in Merlboro. They met Mayor Gleason at city hall reception, toured the Curtis factory and the J D Ar sler Reber factory in Hudson, then enjoyed an automobile trip to Way side Inn Sudbury for dinner.
Supt. of Schools F. B. Brick announced new teachers began duties Monday. Elizabeth Schubarth from Roxbury leads the high school, Gladys Daggett of Waterville guides the new grade for eighth and sixth grade pupils in Nason street, Mary Daley of Ayer and Ruth Hagar of North Orange start the new first grade at Main street.
Special cars carried a large crowd to the cornerstone laying and dedication of the Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary in West Act on Sunday afternoon at 3. Rev. Walter J. Browne led the services, granted by His Eminence the Cardinal for his work on the chapel.
Berthel V. Westfeldt, four, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Westfeldt Thompson Jr, narrowly escaped serious injury Thursday afternoon when he tripped on a stone near a grocery wagon. The wagon moved forward, passing over his body but he sustained only bruises.
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