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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
6
A reader reports a fraudulent delivery scene where a customer paid $12 for goods and a dressmaker was duped into sewing a suit. The story centers on a false tale about a missing payment and the dressmaker’s cautious handling to recover the value.
Readable portions describe athletes and a Commodore in a contested, jumbled text. The fragment mentions sports, business, and moral judgments without clear events, dates, or identifiable people, making concrete summary difficult.
A fragment mentions Bhawant and Prl IO mode affecting operations in the region. The readable text suggests changes to railway routines and possible impacts on schedules, though specifics are unclear.
A Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. H. C. Rolfe's home in Concord focused on the War Welfare House project at the camp in Ayer Massachusetts. Rolfe, who attended a prior Boston meeting, explained the topic in detail.
Robert Neff died Monday July 28 at 62 after a recent operation at Pomponnelle Hospital Boston. He was an officer at the Massachusetts Reformatory and leaves a wife two daughters Thelma and Jeanette a son Robert two brothers and two sisters. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm from state home Barrett Mill Road with Chaplain Walker Rev Stone and chaplain emeritus officiating. Burial in Mag Hollow cemetery. Neff remembered for kindness shown to family prisoners and friends.
A crowd gathered as a youth from Lexington faced a dangerous moment in a scene described as a near drowning or struggle. Nearby Doctor Vin aided, and the incident concluded with the young man being brought to safety.
A severe Friday storm struck Concord Junction causing a large tree to be blown onto the bridge road and heavily damage a nearby residence. The lightning bolt entered through the roof, tore plaster, shattered a window, and broke sash. fortunately no one was home.
Among the latest called men in town are Randall N Wood Ryan Thomas Coyne Robert MacDonald Pephe Rick Miller Arthur E B Snyder and John G Brooks They have received notifications and are to appear in Webtra for examination on Saturday August 4.
Lake Walden opens to young residents with privilege to swim. two new bath houses are being built and should finish this week. Archie Pson named special police officer to maintain order and assist in rescues. Mrs Lamson spent Sunday at General Hospital for care. Miss Armstrong and Miss Chapman connected to local schools among families visiting Medici.
A fragment describes a 9 woman group in a complex matter with chemistry terms implied. No clear names or locations are readable to specify people or places.
The Fuatora church announces August vacation events with Rev. Thomas Street of Sudbury to lead the pulpit next Sunday. Services continue through August with a shutdown at month end for interior repairs and Rev. Street expected back in September. A meeting Friday at 7:45 p.m. will discuss "Ten Men Who Couldn't Forget."
The funeral for James Jenner, drowned in the Concord River, was held Thursday from his parents’ Bedford Street home and at St. Bernard’s Church with Rev. Fr. Melton celebrating. Burial followed at St. Bernard’s Cemetery. attendance was large with sorrowful relatives and friends. The notice mentions local ads and notices around Concord Junction, Littleton, and surrounding areas.
An accident occurred Saturday on Lexington road between F. L. Gile and George Williams residences when a motorcycle and a car collided. A Boston man riding the motorcycle was badly injured, with several toes cut off, and taken to Deaconess Hospital. The automobile was driven by a Cambridge woman. both vehicles suffered heavy damage.
In the Cambridge area a new instructor Mr Duffy is appointed to lead daily lake trips for the boys. The girls continue cooking with evident enthusiasm and plan to begin ball games this week pitting Concord Junction boys and girls against each other.
A historical note reports raised funds for the national war effort. Knights of Loleane States city committee expresses gratitude for contributions totaling around 200 to 300 dollars toward construction of buildings at concentration camps providing recreation and entertainment for U S service members.
The Concord Red Cross society holds all day sewing meetings in Waldenhall from 9:30 daily except Saturday. Women of the town are urged to come and help sew hospital garments.
On Thursday evening August 9 at 8 o'clock David Goldstein and Miss Martha Moore Avery of the Catholic Guild will lead a mass meeting in Nar square from the guild automobile. Townspeople are invited to attend.
Mrs Addie Garfield, wife of Pere WwW Garfield, died at her husband’s home Thursday after a serious operation. The funeral was held from her late home on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Broke Ass in charge. Though she had many friends, she is mourned by all who knew her.
Mr and Mrs James O Connell acknowledge and thank friends for sympathy and tributes during their recent bereavement expressing deep appreciation for the support received.
Numerous residents and guests are listed as Sunday visitors or weekend guests in towns including Ayer Amherst Brookline Georgia and Concord. People like Miss Hmma Klien Helen Hunt Rev D Garrett and Edward Brennan are noted for visits to family homes and local sites. A fire damaged rooms at Warren Chamberlain’s Carlisle home and Miss Hazel MacAvoy returned to Concord after months in New Haven Connecticut.
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