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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
3
Maynard residents report on travel and work changes including Dr Daniel Goodenow in Norfolk and John W White joining John Glynn firm. Reopened stores, visitors from Nova Scotia and Chelsea, dance arrangements, political endorsements, and upcoming schedule changes at B M railroad. Local civic notes cover church events, school watches, employment, and social activities with multiple named residents and nearby towns.
Maynard's baseball team led by Henry Gilroy meets Concord K of C. on Maynard grounds at 2 30 PM Saturday. Lineups include Gilroy Billie Lynch Murray Bixby Ingalls McCorrey Archer and Ryan with Kenan likely pitching for Concord. Gilroy invites all to attend and oil stoves may be provided if cold.
A large crowd attended the M. E. church supper and entertainment on Saturday. The 5:30 to 7:30 supper was run by Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Parkin, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Dunham, and Mrs. Jones. An 8 o clock program featured a sextet, piano numbers, vocal selections, and readings by local residents.
Unanimous support at Clinton on Monday afternoon renominated Congressman Tirrell for a fifth term. Wilder of Groner managed only 15 votes as Wilderbackers attacked Tirrell over ties to Speaker Cannon’s policy. Despite their zeal, Tirrell secured renomination amid broader voter discontent.
Maynard notices invite interest in piano instruction with Clara Singleton Fletcher method for children and Elizabeth Jackson Pianoforte at 5 Oak street and 7 Garfield street. A Lyric club dance at Cooperative hall on October 7 features a prize dance. Classifieds note an experienced house girl position and a new house to let at 71 Nason Street.
The largest crowd in local cricket history watched Worcester defeat Fitchburg 57 to 37 at Maynard grounds to win the Nicholson cup for the Central Mass league champions. Stoughton Hyde led Worcester. Hinchman starred for Fitchburg as Roebuck Grady and Stoughton shone with bat and ball. The Nicholson cup travels with the title each year since 1903.
Finnish residents here protest Boston press coverage claiming they are not radical and that only 60 of about 1500 locals belong to a socialist circle. They note Finnish papers oppose socialism, cite small activist presence, and warn of a mass protest if biased stories continue.
Fr Crowe's Cambridge team fell to the local eleven for the second time this season. Eddie McManus collected six hits. the Maynard squad totaled 40 on offense with 54 overall at bat. Final score not recorded, but Maynard led by over 20 runs. Banquet followed at the cricket association clubhouse hosted by Morse of Hudson.
Local league members announce there will be no cricket game this year with Central Mass league players as planned. They blame cold feet from the big fellows and say nothing will be arranged this fall.
Harriet Hil Ferris of Whip-poor Will Farm expresses gratitude to those who assisted in the recovery of foreman Valentine Scotciman who drowned in Lake WN on September 21 1908.
An equity petition in Worcester probate court seeks to determine how much Harlan J. Maynard of Youngstown Ohio owes the estate of his father William Maynard. The executrices request proceedings to fix the indebtedness and allow setoff against Harlan J Maynard's legacies under the will.
Democratic contest for representative in the 10th Middlesex district appears poised between Albert Batley and T. J. Keefe after Hudson caucuses pledged support for Keefe. Batley notes Hudson and Maynard backing, predicts a clean, aggressive race decided by election day.
The 16th anniversary of the Unity circle of the Church of the F belonging to the local group was celebrated Friday night at Cooper ative hall. A one act sketch Champion of her sex featured Agnes Waldron Rose Hatman Theresa Donahue Agnes Breck Mildred Morgan Lena Sheridan Jennie Crowley and Mrs Mabel Waldron. Music by the Marlboro Union orchestra followed with dancing late into the night. organizers included Mary Hannon Agnes Breck Emily Shanahan Eva Gucker Agnes Mahoney Sara McCormack Mrs Leo St Clair Mrs Nora Kivlehan and Mrs Bert Sylvester.
The Democratic caucus met at Cooperative hall with 18 attendees and elected a ticket: state James A Cleary congressional C J Lynch senatorial G F Lynch county and councillor John King representative W H Scully John H Murray B T McManus John J Keegan and Thomas Smith town committee James A Cleary Thomas Smith John H Murray George F Lynch Harry As Clark.
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