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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1916

Page

3

Welcome Home Surprise for Edward and Margaret Byrne

Mr and Mrs Edward Byrne returned from their wedding trip to a surprise party hosted at the home of Mrs and Mrs Wm H Scully on Dartmouth Street. Guests included Edward and Margaret Byrne, with music by Stella Werner and others. A mahogany library table was presented by Michael McCarthy, and many friends attended a lively evening of music games and dancing.

Edward Byrne Roward Byrne Wm. H. Scully Dartmouth St Michael McCarthy Byrne John Gallagher George Carey Herbert Comeau John Moynihan Roy Lambert Leo Quinn Francis McCarthy Thomas McNally Raymond McCarthy

Union Meeting of Shippers and Finishers Union

The shippers and finishers union held a Wednesday evening stay meeting in Cannon's hall. Fred Simms Percy Grady and Wm Brinley were elected trustees. About 309 members attended as 60 couples joined in the grand march with performances by Sadie Flood Laura Peterson and Mrs Mabel Waldron.

Cannon's Hall Fred Simms Percy Grady Wm. Brinley Sadie Flood Alice McAvoy Thomas Cuddy Edward Ryan Theodore Jones Joseph Lard Patrick McGrath Laura Peterson Mabel Waldron Edw. Marsh John Simms Anna Johnson James Tobin Mary Moore

Maynard Grange Guests Entertain at Littleton Night

About forty Maynard Grange members traveled to Littleton in a Btrout motor truck and autos for neighbors night. After a business meeting they enjoyed supper and a varied program with vocal solos by Mrs. George Smith and a piano piece by a student, plus a skit The Precious Miss Pease. The cast included Mrs. Horan and several helpers, well received by the audience.

Maynard Grange Littleton W. O Littleton Grange Maynard George Smith Ramare Miss Mac Ymiedy Miss Pease John Horan Gabble de Grace Maley Sissy Gable Carpenter Jennie Frost Theresa Carney Sadie Bédh Olive Morgan Agnes Waldron

Fourth Fire Since Sept 12 At 115 Main Street

Firefighters battled a rear building blaze at 115 Main Street Sunday night. The one story wooden structure, once owned by John Carver and Elias Severson, suffered roof breach and full containment was reported. Investigators suspect arson, noting boarded windows and doors and prior fires since Sept 12. Estimated total loss from the four fires runs around $46,000, with no alarms since May 8 prior to Sept 12.

John ‘Carver Elias Severson James J. Hilferty

Westfield Journal Triumph Over Springfield News

The Westfield Journal led by John and Frank Lawton defeated the Springfield News in a bid to stop the Journal from receiving an international news service it had contracted for. The Journal, under the Lawton brothers, already holds a prominent state newspaper position.

Westfield Journal Ich John Frank Lawton Springfield News Servide Journal

Col Cyrus Adams Named Director of Prisons

Col Cyrus Barton Adams successor to Frank L Randall as director of prisons after Gov McCall appointment. Adams, formerly Mass Reformatory superintendent, has held penal reform leadership roles and will oversee state prisons with two deputies. Deputy Percy W Allen to act as superintendent until Adams successor is chosen.

Cyrus Barton Adame Randall Mass Reformatory McCall Frank L. Randall Col. Adams St. Charles, I Industrial School For Lancaster Ohio Militia Guayania Porto Rico James H. Wilson Americation National Congress of Reformatory Peggy Gyn Assin

Rally Night Set By Union Church Men's Club

The Men's club of the Union church met last Friday to plan a promising season. Rally night is Friday Oct 6 with Hartford speaker Winslow Russell and an evening of supper and music by an orchestra and male quartet. Everyone is invited to attend as a series of well known speakers is planned.

Union Church Winslow Russell Hartford Alous

Poll tax bills mostly collected. delinquent list awaits

Sheriff and Tax Collector John E. B. Kelley announced Friday that all poll tax bills with the exception of 300 were collected and that the remaining bills have been turned over to their offices to pursue delinquent payers next Saturday.

John EB. Kelley

Presented Play The Wireless Telegraph Operator at Alka Hall

Two act comedy produced by the Alka Temperance Society at Main Street hall drew large attendance with cast members Tilmare Jinno Oscar Nuorio Alfred Hikola John Pellitieti Andé Saarman Rusa Haske Miss Jennie Katrols Signi Manhatalo and pianists Edward Hindsa George Hekkala. The sixth anniversary of the National band will be observed Saturday evening with an elaborate program.

Alka Temperance Society Main St Tilmare Jinno Oscar Nuorio Alfred Hikola John Pellitieti Andé Saarman Rusa Haske Jennie Katrols Signi Manhatalo

Mrs James Clafif Guests Visit Connolley Family

Mrs James Clafif and her son Wendell spent Thursday as guests of Mrs Claffin's parents Mr and Mrs William Connolley. Connolley was on the sick list for a few days.

James Clafif Wendell Claffin William Connolley Mr. Connolley

Nelson Fined for Horn Warning Violation in Concord Court

Olaf F Nelson was fined $2 in Concord on Thursday for violation of automobile laws. Patrolman Samuel G King testified Nelson did not sound his horn while turning from Main and Neeson streets during the week. Autoists are urged to take notice and sound horns.

Olaf F. Nelson Concord Court Samuel G. King Nelson Main and Neeson

Town vows prosecution of vandalism on broken street light

At a Wednesday selectmen meeting the nuisance from damage to town property was declared serious. Officials warned they will prosecute anyone caught destroying any street light or related town assets.

Cambridge residents view Nason School fire ruins for memorial library

Jeremiah Moynihan and his daughter Cecelia, of Cambridge, visited town early Thursday to survey the half acre site near the Nason Street school ruins. The plan seeks to erect a memorial library in memory of Thomas Retérty, a respected Maynard resident.

Jeremiah Moynihan Cecelia Cambridge Nason Gt

Executive Board Meeting Of West Concord Woman's Club

West Concord Woman's Club executive board met Friday at president Mrs. Frank Walker's home to plan for the coming year. Nineteen new names were voted onto membership and a special yearbook list was approved for later publication with names joining before December 1 included.

West Concord Woman's Club Frank Walker The West

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