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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
5
The International Correspondence Schools offer a scholarship for the closest guess to candle burn time starting 8 AM Thursday April 20 1911. Free guesses with 25 cent purchases earn tickets and a chance to win diplomas. prizes for first second and third places. Fresh strawberries served in-store during the guessing period.
Postmaster General orders systematic counting and weighing of all mail during May. Carriers and clerks may be detained in the Concord post office for up to 30 minutes after their scheduled departure time due to the new procedure.
Old Concord Chapter D A R hosted its annual Patriot's Day reception in a charming chapter house. Guests greeted by Regent Miss Gertrude Todd and Mrs. E. Thompson Blood, with tea room led by Mrs. George Minot Baker and staff. Decorations featured yellow tulips and genesta.
On Saturday April 29 at 10 the association will distribute seeds in the lower town hall to town children. Parents may send their children to join for 10 cents and receive 10 seed packages a bag of fertilizer and planting instructions. Each garden is visited biweekly with guidance on problems.
Mr. Messer of Portland division B. and M. railroad, arriving in Concord with chauffeur Mellen Piper, faced insanity findings after insulting remarks in court. Judge Keyes ordered commitment to the Waverly Institute. Messer had long suffered a nervous breakdown and previously attempted self harm last November in Wakefield.
Station inspector Hunt praises Mr Messor as a bright capable man and a pleasant talker. He had consulted Dr Richard L Cabot in Boston for examination and planned to go to the Waverly Institute before choosing Concord. Kennan Damon arrives in Seattle after a cross continental journey. the couple receive many fine gifts.
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