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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
9
Mr and Mrs Fritz Armstrong visited Sunday at the Home of Edgar H Hall. Armstrong is well known locally and now located at the Ayer camp after changing stock buying for construction of many buildings. He owns a cottage at Sandy Pond near the camp.
Mrs. Mary Bean remains critically ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. C J trained nurse Henryetta Clark has returned home after several weeks' leave. Henrietta came home Sunday from Point Shore after a few weeks’ stay there. Rockwood of Brookline and Barton of Wollaston joined visitors at the Bean home.
Fragmentary text describes a burglary or theft with references to suspects and locations in Concord Junction. It mentions an arrest by Officer Lyons and a suspect named Sheehan, with goods recovered and a prior inmate named Wright. The passage is garbled with unclear dates and roles, preventing a clear, coherent event timeline.
The readable text discusses venomous snakes, biting danger, and implied events or observations. It mentions species, bites, danger signals, and possible medical or mythic references, with scattered phrases about bites and dangers and a fragmentary dialogue.
While standing on a bridge edge at Stuart Beach a 6 foot plank tipped up causing a boy to fall onto rocks and cut his foot badly requiring three stitches to close the wound.
During an electrical storm a Boxboro resident nearly became entangled by a rope on a careless day. The rope swung and narrowly missed causing a dizzying near miss, but no fire or any damage to property was reported. Local authorities noted the incident and urged caution during storms.
Manair stepped on a nail at the market injuring the foot. He rested at home and worked Batuddy all day then stopped Sunday. C.H. Bart reports a vacation. Raymond Gallant and Edward Czar went to enlist in the navy. Miss Gladys Fales visits G. P. Littlefield. Weather worsens blight on potatoes and beans.
The town sees visits from Mrs Arthur Wayne and relatives in Kerine Unirport while Dorothy Sheridan stays with Mr and Mrs William Couree Fullenton on vacation to heart Me. Wilbur Fisk incident noted. warm days bring farm tasks and hay odors. a Colonial dance raises funds for a Prepar eds fund with young attendees and music.
Mrs. Waldo P. Lapham purchased the McEiligott farm of 17 acres with buildings near Jeffrey's corner on the State Road in Littleton and plans immediate improvements. The Shepard and Libbywood Jet on the Old Marlboro Road in Concord also changed hands last week with Waldo P. Lapham noted as purchaser.
Union Church announces Rev Hibridge CG Whiting will lead the pulpit next Sabbath while Pastor Mr Stone takes a vacation. Seats are free and all are welcome. Prayer meetings Tuesday evening proceed as usual. Primary Sunday school meets at noon.
Mrs Blanche Miller and son Warren moved to 124 Commonwealth. Mr and Mrs Jackman and Mr and Mrs A L Shaw spent Friday at the State Farm Bridgewater. Miss Ethel Dubois returned to Taunton after two weeks with her parents. Louis Caldwell was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs James. Miss Natalie Chapman and Miss Helen Loring enjoy a week in Pepperell. Mr and Mrs Joseph Alexander returned from their trip and moved to their vance. John Suli and children Mary and John kin from Old Orchard Me after a visit. A large hand and a good time.
A loosely read item describes Helen B. Wood returning home from nursing duties in Proctor Vermont for a vacation. It mentions ladies planning another time for service during the month and notes an annual event with a Sunday school tendered by a crowd of youngsters enjoying a beaming event and a temontade.
A garbled commentary discusses fishing tackle and rod preferences as anglers debate rods and bait. It mentions price comparisons between lower priced options and midrange gear, plus popularity of solid wood belts and gaffs among enthusiasts.
An aged hunting and fishing note offers tips for catching a two to three pound bass with a light fly rod. It recommends early morning or evening hours, casting along shore, allowing the fly to sink, and a jerky crawl to entice bass. It discusses downstream or upstream approaches and hints at color and hackle choices.
A fragment discusses minnows as bait and the distinction of minnow families. It mentions muskellunge and pike and notes varied streams and lakes where fishing occurs, with references to different water conditions and gear.
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