This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
1
An old classified item lists Smiths cough drops alongside menswear and ladies garments with price markers, indicating a sale of underwear and vests. The fragmentary ad references 50c pricing and general goods for men and women.
A quirky note touts a bakery line and invites residents to try a loaf, pie, roll, or cake, claiming the town will decide what to buy. The message emphasizes delicious foodstuffs and local pride, urging a choice in a cheeky, informal voice.
Amory Maynard challenges his father William Maynard estate provisions in Worcester Supreme Court. The will leaves Amory income of 60 000 for life while siblings receive outright sums. Proceedings focus on undue influence, testament validity, and mental soundness with witnesses for both sides. Herbert Parker leads for Amory and C F Choate for the will.
Mrs Susan McGrail aged 47 died at home on Maple Street Sunday night after a four week illness. She leaves two sons, three brothers, and her father Michael Coffey. Funeral was a solemn high mass at St Bridget's Church, burial at Ayer. Additional notes mention local movers, baptisms, and a passing mention of a crack trotter sale and Passion play screenings.
The article celebrates the silver wedding anniversary of George I Knowles and Miss Alice M Virtue, who were married in Lowell and now reside in Concord Junction. The event featured a church reception, musical selections, addresses, and a gift of silver medallions and pinks from the WCTU and church leaders.
To the friends and neighbors who gave us such a splendid reception at the Union church on the occasion of our twenty fifth marriage anniversary we wish to express our sincere thanks. Mr and Mrs G F Knowles.
Snow & Noll have added a new department and secured the agency rights for the Lovell Diamond bicycle, expanding their product line and distribution. The move positions the agency to push Lovell Diamond models through existing retail channels and support.
Dorothy Leighton is ill with influenza and Miss Helen Ladd visits her aunt Mrs. W. W. Curtis sr. Rockwell Miles is promoted. Fred Brigham takes the post. Warren Miller has measles. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Watson spent Sunday at Swampscott. Ladies' Union to meet Mrs. William Lawrence Commonwealth Ave Thursday. Westboro hospital chief engineer Taylor visited son I W Taylor Winthroy Sunday. Thursday whist club met Mrs. M. J. Farrell. Mrs. Guilford won first, Mrs. William Mason second. Roscoe C. Brown of Somerville, jailed for forgery, placed on probation and to leave the country for Panama. Edward Stuffies to reformatory after arrest at Nagox.
Concord reports sidewalks on Thoreau Street nearly finished with crushed stone. families visit, travelers return from the far west. a minstrel show is set for Wednesday and two additional evenings. a daughter arrives for Mr. and Mrs. DeLancey Howe. rifle range opening postponed to April 19 due to weather. exhibition and dance planned under Concord Artillery auspices. Gravesens celebrate 25th wedding anniversary at Elsinorest home with many gifts and friends.
The article explains old-time white lead stayed durable due to inert impurities now considered adulterants. Modern pure white lead wears faster, while Patton's Sun-Proof Paint uses zinc lead and silica to last about twice as long. Keyes offers new baseball, fishing, and tennis items, urging early selection before stock runs low.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.