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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
4
The Marlboro Enterprise lists pricing for six month and three month subscriptions at 60 cents and 25 cents respectively and includes postages. It prints office address 151 Main Street Marlboro and outlines advertising rates with weekly charges and yearly categories.
In Marlboro reporting, locals seek details about a big prize fight and may consult Sam Langford in Northboro who could share information or remain silent. The piece notes residents reluctant to discuss the event and mentions a man on vacation missing his children, mistakenly firing at rag dolls.
A method of supplying fresh air to workers underground is described. An air collecting pipe of cloth with a funnel shaped end attaches to posts, with hoops to open the pipe and admit air, reducing danger from fire damp while digging in wells.
The readable fragment discusses the power of true oratory among the Rowan people and mentions Cicero in a misleading, incomplete context. It hints at a splendid speech and social exchange but lacks a complete event or clear actions.
Local notes recount visits by Mr and Mrs Philip A Davis and Mrs W Rollins Abrams to Osterville and Maine, trips by Miss Laura Stone, Miss Laura Pepmen, and the Tuttle family to Bath and Boston, and Rev G A Tewksbury and Rev Loven Macdonald taking vacations. George M Weed repairs at Monument Street home after purchasing Lang house. A Boston Homeopathic Hospital appendectomy patient is reported comfortable.
Dr Theodore Chamberlin retires from active practice in Concord twelve years after locating there. He served as reformatory physician starting August 1898 and was medical examiner for the district. Harvard graduate 1891, he also cared for Middlesex school and mentored Dr L Drowne of Boston as successor.
Concord council and local groups prepare for a Labor Day celebration five weeks away. An active committee aims to deliver a memorable program featuring running races, steeplechases, and four classes of horse events. The Concord team may play a strong local opponent, with Lincoln also likely to appear, and a second local game to be announced in a later Enterprise edition.
Mason reports the horse died last week after an accident in harness. The animal was being driven double and collapsed, unable to rise, prompting immediate concern for the creature’s condition.
Bernard five year old son of Mr and Mrs William F Horne suffered severe facial and neck wounds after a dog attacked him during play on Thoreau Street. Dr Frank B Talty treated the boy. doctors report no hydrophobia signs though the dog appeared enraged by the blood. The child remains in critical condition as physicians monitor for possible complications.
Catherine Doherty, 13, daughter of Robert Doherty of Boston, died at home of C. J. Robertson on Bilsmore Street. General tuberculosis was the immediate cause, with hip disease for ten years. Funeral at St Bernard's Church with Rev lych officiating. interment in local cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Gee Winate avcoa' dv Eitern, cone, Joseph Fewry, James Hopkins, William Ryan, Thomas Hopkins, William Pallon, and John Mulcahy.
Brennan's fast play drives the local nine to a 4 to 2 victory after a brief stoppage and rain delay. He racks up ten hits, including two two-base hits driving in runs, contributing to a solid team win.
Local nine plans another game with the reformatory team. They pledge no professionals and aim to play here on Thursday the 11th. If the visitors refuse to travel, they may move the game to Junction. Fans are eager for another contest.
Notices advertise class ads rates at 10e per line with six words per line and advance payment. Ads read in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury. Listings include table board at 14 Walden St L Orme and property on Hubbard St offered for sale. A lost book notice records Book 24947 and a July 18 1910 Concord reference.
An invitation highlights B IL Filene's Concord dry goods store offering Boston-like prices with savings on car fare. The message praises no nonsense business conduct and courteous service while inviting patrons to visit and view the well stocked plant and clerks ready to show merchandise.
The pastor will take his annual vacation during August. Pulpit supply announced with Aug. 7 by Rev. Albert F. Newton of North Leominster and Aug. 14 by Rev. F B. W.
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