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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
5
A barn fire destroyed a barnyard hay and farm equipment totaling about 5000 in value. Firefighters arrived to find livestock saved but hay and tools burned. Early responders broke windows and damaged furniture while attempting to protect the house. Insurance will cover the loss.
In a quiet session the company proceeds with qualifying men in their various classes under the command. The condition of affairs reflects credit on members and officers. Last winter the new American magazine Tip was issued to the militia, with low scores by local men except in one case.
An item listing advertised letters includes James Chesmen, Miss Charlotte Gardner, Miss Mabel Harden, and Miss m simmone awaiting pick up or return.
The ad claims M Richardson guarantees Mi-Ona will cure dyspepsia and offers refunds if not effective. It urges readers to act now to improve health with the remedy and mentions tactics or point of least resistance as a guiding idea.
Miss Mary Murray travels to Plymouth for a week while Col Richard F Barrett and family vacation in Hyannis for a month. Several residents visit relatives in town. A lightning strike on Bedford Street splits a tree. The tax rate drops to 13.90 per thousand with total levy 76 582.08.
The body of William Ryan, who died in Somerville, was brought to Concord for burial Tuesday. High mass was celebrated by Rev. M. B. Twomey in St. Bernard's. burial was in the Catholic cemetery. Ryan, 75, formerly resided in Lincoln. The text mentions a Bristol Hill gypsy camp and a near miss of a gunshot wound to Thomas Allen, with a superficial abdomen scratch.
Young Eddie Rockwood son of F B Rockwood Concord American Express agent lost his foot Monday when a hay cutting machine blade slipped on a side hill near Fitchburg. He was removed to Burbank hospital while his father was notified and later returned home claiming the boy remains cheerful.
Marlboro residents and visitors appear across town with varied engagements. Mrs J W Morse visits Boston while Miss Lina Brabazon stays in Topsfield. several locals take trips to New Hampshire and Maine.
Geo W Garfield of Walcott and Holden's popular clerk Reed married Miss Bertha M Reed on July 21 in Wyoming NY. The couple held a reception and then planned a Niagara Falls trip before settling in Concord on Monument Street.
Concord and Concord Junction sprinters represent the town in local firemen’s meetings this summer. The athletic event is exciting and the Concord unit promises to be faster than the usual department team, suggesting competitive matches ahead.
In district court Judge Keyes heard the state case against several Lincoln young men linked to a Fourth of July eve barn fire. A Lincolnite's barn owned by Parrar burned with tools relics and a wagon. Fire marshal investigation led to this hearing. trial adjourned to September session at Lowell Superior Court.
Ministers George A Tewksbury and Loren B Macdonald plan their annual vacation this month. The Trinitarian Congregational church will have guest pastors on August 7 and 14 and 21 and 28. The Unitarian church will host guest ministers on August 7 21 and 28 with assignments from Boston Concord and Beverly.
A Concord column lists rooms to let in Urquhart block. Rentals at Powers store, bakery inquiries, and private sale of several dwellings via Erastus H. Smith agent. Also for sale Monument Street property, Nashawtuc Hill land, and a light buggy under 200 miles. Marlboro A C defeated by Concord Jct 3 to 3 in a Saturday match.
A laborer at a Main Street iron fence project stepped over an obstruction while carrying a ladle of heated white lead. He fell and the entire heated metal burned his hand and wrist, causing a painful burn on the job site.
Resident seeks agents in Hudson Maynard Clinton Northboro and Southboro to represent an optician and arrange examinations. Good salary. Address T Hoyt Optician Marlboro.
Mrs W M Hamilton and Miss Emma King visit, while many residents travel to Atlantic City Old Orchard and Portland Me. Locals return from Nova Scotia Brockton St Louis and Bangor links. Pitcher William Clancy receives offer from Cleveland and coast artillery recruits at Fort Wadsworth.
Concord Junction residents report visits and moves including Lawrence visiting Marlboro New Hampshire and B C Ridley moving to Commonwealth Ave Walter Dodge of Syracuse visits Supt Hart Mrs Damon family at Brant Rock Ada Chaplin returns from Malden and An ton Miss Olive King at Lake Nagog after Hyde Park trip Karl Johanson returns from Sweden Milton M Butcher and family plan Nova Scotia outing A fallowfield matter concerns property and a local road complaint Lena King travels to Kennebunk Maine William Chaplin returns from New Hampshire trip Officer Chaplin tours Portland Gardiner Togus and Old Orchard W F Davis dentist takes vacation August 1 to August 19
An advertisement claims Hyomel inhaler provides a guaranteed cure for catarrh and hay fever. It emphasizes a secret patent medicine and asserts a 99 percent success rate with a $1.00 outfit and 50 cent refills, praising the inhaler’s germ killing air.
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