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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1925
Page
10
Survivors recall April 19 1775 in Concord as families fled amid fires and road blocks while British troops occupied the square. Accounts describe Deacon Barrett and others standing firm, locals aiding soldiers, and Major Pitcairn’s men seizing goods as townsfolk endured fear and disruption.
On the Acton line under Captain Barrett the minutemen moved on the road to the bridge where British troops halted. Shots rang out as Amos Barrett and Isaac Davis fell, the latter killed while lifting his gun. Buttrick ordered Fire as the militia closed to a close range and engaged the redcoats.
The Boston Harness Co originated in Boston about 1888, moved to Concord Junction in 1890, and incorporated in 1893 to manufacture horse harness. Founder Harvey Wheeler led the business. he died in December 1917. The firm employed many locals, built housing on Erness Shop Hill, formed a mutual aid society in 1907, dissolved in 1916, and operated at government prices during the war. A group insurance plan was adopted for employees, and the company maintained strong community relations despite changes in industry.
The former junk heap beside the rail line at Concord Junction has been converted into a clean repair shop and sales space. Aldred’s Garage, run for sixteen years, offers Goodyear tires Purot gas Vedo oil and repairs all makes. Tourists and travelers on the Trail may now find a convenient car service in the village.
A fragmentary obituary note mentions Fleda Lund tied to a historic American figure and a reference to a flying era. The text reflects a brief, lone line about personal achievement in relation to America’s progress.
Plans are nearly finished for a track meet at Artemus Ward Park tomorrow afternoon at 3. High School will clash with Company K National Guard on the live event. Both teams are confident and some runners may miss due to illness or injury. Edward Mir and David Murphy lead the High School in the 100 yard dash.
The page states photographs for the foi were loaned through the use of Tichnor Brothers view manufacturers.
A local folder from the Cunard Line outlines key points about its service to France and other regions, with a photo of Cunard boats. The calendar highlights ships Scythia and Samaria for 1925 with notable events and home and abroad activities.
Carl Rowe of Marlboro attended the Boston City Hall hearing with his Rowe Taxi petition for local service to Providence and Florence streets. Massachusetts officials and the Boston & Worcester line presented arguments on permits as Mayor Curley considered the case. Rowe plans 25 seat buses at $1 one way and $1.50 round trip, with two routes already operating from Florence street to 79 Providence street. The City Council will deliberate at its next meeting.
Fragmentary OCR notes present a garbled dispute involving Oliver Mo Beach street and Charles Measier of Creacent, with scattered phrases about readiness and reaction. No coherent event, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
A sparse OCR read mentions entertainment featuring G. Flanagan and President Worthy, hinting at a local gathering in a district titled Dia. Details are fragmentary but indicate a public or community event with a guest speaker.
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