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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
3
A West Acton blaze endangered 95 year old Mrs Drusilla Lawrence and residents nearby. The dog and neighbors aided as flames destroyed a home two doors away. Mrs Lawrence fainted, but with prompt care from Mrs Arthur Richardson she recovered.
Ten structures burned in West Acton yesterday threatening the village. Total loss estimated at 25000 dollars.
A wind driven blaze devastated the Blanchard area and surrounding properties, with the Schnaier family narrowly saved by their dog Spot. The fire damaged homes, a barn, a grain shed, a coal pocket, depots, and freight facilities, while officials battled delays and suspected arson. Several residents were rescued from burning houses and a 95 year old woman, Mrs Drusella Lawrence, fainted escaping a non burning home. A ring worth 350 dollars and other small sums were reported stolen. Fire crews from Concord Maynard and Fitchburg aided as the town suffered widespread destruction.
The New England Military Rifle Association event at Wakefield featured Marine Corps marksmen led by Private C H Martin who set a new Abbott Trophy record with 65 points by hitting bullseyes 15 times in the 200 yard match. Marines swept four of five top places as they fired lying prone with rapid sighting. Sergeant P S Schofield and Sergeant C B Long won the MacGregor two man match with 97 of 100 at 600 yards and 94 at 10 yards. Seaman HB Hartung of the Navy led novices with 10 straight bullseyes. Martin placed second with 49.
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