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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
4
Rik ENTE dated Sk i published at Mariboro Massachusetts Every Wednesday Evening by the Enterprise Company Office 161 Mair Street Mariboro Massachusetts.
Second class matter registered at the Maes post office dated 26 by 1903 under the act of March 8 1879. Teen text appears as damaged OCR fragment with postal notation.
A house filled with smoke caused serious damage to the home of Mrs. H. P. or Lowell II as the family awoke to a strong odor of smoke. Fire officials investigated the scene and worked to extinguish the flames.
A report notes a substantial purge of members at Concord lodge, reflecting internal shifts within the organization. Details on causes and names remain sparse in the readable text.
Disjointed notices advertise property for sale and rentals near Concord Maynard Littleton and Sudbury Road. Includes contact addresses in Concord Massachusetts with mentions of a girl for general state work and reward for a returned item.
Residents attend events in Concord and Roxbury with plans for May performances at Trinitarian parish. Notable notes include Rev G A Tewkesbury’s recognition service in Stow, local injuries at an athletic meet, and updates on hospital building progress and Inn renovations.
Readable fragments show a seven inning contest with Boston Nationals and Concord. Bulger at third and Lally at short stood out for the visitors while both teams showed form. scoring details are unclear and there are scattered stats and misplayed plays.
Fragmentary OCR records show Bulger making runs and Hayes noted for perfect fielding. The text references a 6 24.12 innings sequence with scoring marks and a museum context, but details are incomplete and names are partially garbled.
Nearly all members toured the old Concord residence as guests of the chapter with visitors from California Kansas and other states. The living room featured attractively arranged furnishings and music. Mrs Nathan Derby Miss Hine Holden and Miss Baith presided as tea was served by Mrs Toad and others. visitors praised the preservation of the town’s historic house and the fundraising efforts.
A chimney fire at 5 15 damaged the home of Mrs Thomas Do. It is the second incident within a few months requiring firefighters to extinguish flames.
Local readers call for a series between Concord and Maynard teams at their home grounds. Joe Hopkins of the World Beaters pitched a fine but losing game for Maynard at the Junction, while Eddie Loughlin, a former World star, played for the J at the time, as fans anticipate clashes with fast semi pro teams around Boston.
The Concord Rifle and Gun Club attracted a strong attendance and fed the participants for the 19th. Nineteen shooters took part and posted solid scores. Cups were awarded to Thomas de Foss and Louis, while other members earned recognition for their shots.
Town commissioners debate site options for a new armory in Concord owned by the town and leased by the state. Proposals include an historical museum, club quarters with a reading room and gym, and facilities for the Concord Woman's Club. Three architects work on plans as voters await town meeting action.
Concord reports its yearly crowd of visitors on April 19 1913 with bells sunrise guns and band concerts. Hotels and open stores note fair business as tourists and pilgrims visit landmarks including the Concord Chapter House of the D A R. Independent Battery fires salutes as listed local volunteers stand guard amid a cool afternoon and mist.
Major J W Saugus and Captain J L Gilmore joined a breakfast at Colonial Inn as Concord High faced Mechanic Arts in a well attended athletic meet on the playgrounds. The home team outpaced the visitors amid chilly weather and a lively Thomas G Stevenson post band performance.
A motorcycle collision occurred near Lincoln when riders Gill and Thompson collided at speed under 50 mph. The crash happened about 100 yards west of a tablet marker, throwing Gill and a companion from the bikes and injuring one rider.
A machine incident caused Gill to lose control of the vehicle or apparatus. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Chisholm was re-elected to the rank of second lieutenant by Company 1, 6th Mad s regiment in a Thursday night meeting. The election marks a second consecutive selection by the same board, despite prior health concerns raised about Mr. Chisholm.
Members of the Concord council and the K of C plan to attend the third Bennett event, with details shaped by local committee arrangements and civic calendar. The notice emphasizes community involvement and schedule alignment.
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