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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
8
Pekin August 3 Wu Ting Pang former minister to the United States and retired from diplomacy has re entered public life. He was appointed counsellor to the Chinese foreign office after the regent Yuan Shi Kal dismissed officials, signaling a need for experienced leadership.
Republican leaders flood the nation with letters accusing Interior Secretary Ballinger of impeding the coming congressional campaign. Advisers near the president show concern and may seek Ballinger’s removal. Senator Crane reportedly suggested Ballinger sacrifice his cabinet post if required by the party. Norton says only that Crane must be consulted.
Quincy, Mass. After a sensational man hunt with hundreds involved, two frightened tramps were captured in South Weymouth. Johnny Reardon testified Restelli ordered him to fetch food while holding a big revolver near the Monatiquot swamp, setting off riot calls and a state of terror until the slayer was cornered.
New York reports three boys missing from Madison Street are found dead in a vacant lot after a sand embankment collapses on them during play. In Newburyport Massachusetts a child dies from internal burns after drinking very hot chocolate.
Community items include Chris Lou Fullenton painting the school house this week, a prayer meeting at Rev. John Case's tonight, and improvements to farm buildings by Solon Robbina. Visitors Mrs. R. Braid and daughter tour Red Acre farm. Fred Christianson dies after heart illness. Fire escape and ventilation work discussed for South and West schools. Brooks of Concord detained by police. Jacksmithing and carriage work advertised at Littlefield’s Paint Shop opening Aug 8.
Ira Volney Hall longtime Putnam Machine Co. employee dies at 138 Milk Street Fitchburg July 21 at age 78. Native of Dracut, he moved from West Acton where he worked for New England Victor. Funeral at Mount Hope cemetery chapel West Acton at 2 p.m. Funeral service held July 23 at his home. He leaves a wife a daughter Mrs. B Earls a son Bertram E Hall a stepson Chas Bradford and brothers Oscar A Hall and Gayton M Hall.
The J A Walker barn at Boxboro was struck by lightning and burned early Friday. Eight cows and three horses were saved by Walker and his two sons amid earlier fires, with about 25 tons of hay burned from Thursday's blaze. Found a watch and chain in care of C L Woodward.
I shall not be responsible for any bills contracted by my wife Mrs Bertha F B Mason she having left me without just cause dated July 20 1910 this serves as official notice to the public of the separation and liability change as of July 20 1910.
Frazer son of Sidney Laffin escaped an Angus bull last Tuesday as it charged him at the roadside. He suffered severe bruises to his back sides arms and head after two women and the cattle driver aided him to safety. A help-wanted ad for a housekeeper appears at 44 Main St Maynard.
Maynard notes include Frank Norris joining Dr. F B Tasker staff and W H Teele showcasing a new ice wagon. Miss Vera Sargent visits relatives in Portland, Mrs Clara L Gage calls on friends, and W H Mead family take a Marblehead auto trip. Also town mass to resume next Sunday, cattle show and fair planned at Boxboro on September 17.
The home of James Sidney Chester hosted a Saturday celebration for his 90th birthday. Born July 30, 1820 in Boxboro, he spent most of his life in town. Around 200 friends and relatives attended, despite rain, with Rev. Viets Rev. Rice and Mr. Hasard delivering remarks. Chester, who once reaped a full acre of rye in ten hours, lives with his devoted daughter Mary and has six living children and several grandchildren.
Arthur Morse spent Sunday with relatives in Weymouth. Charlotte Davis visits Dorchester at Mrs. F. J. Barker's home. Arthur Wayne fills the vacancy at M. B. Taylor & Co. Lee of New York visits Mrs. Arthur B. Payson. Moses Taylor, 24, and family visit S. Hammond Taylor. Simon Taylor leaves M. B. Taylor & Co to supervise Nagog for forbidden bathers in Concord Tuesday evening. A Grange event to Sudbury featured piano, vocal, clarinet solos readings and quartet selections.
The Congregational church picnic at Fort Pond drew many picnickers with basket lunches and drinks and extensive games for children. Arc club plans another dance on Aug 11. Local visits include Elbridge Conant of Georgia and Mrs Aikin in town. Auction notices promote cattle sales on Aug 8 and Aug 16 at Liberty Square, Boxboro, with 75 head available.
Last Wednesday the Congregational church Sunday school hosted a well attended picnic at Fort Pond with about 125 participants and multiple boat rides. Local residents and guests from Trois Rivieres Holyoke and Montreal were noted along with moves of several Marlboro residents and visitors. John Robbinson the town speed boy plans to run in Caledonian games at West Roxbury and other locals were listed.
Athletic programs staged at a town picnic featured boys and girls 5 to 14 competing in sprints, races, and novelty events. Winners included Roger Shaw, Becky Fredrickson, Elizabeth Tuttle, Emily Morse, Master Porter, Florence Cheney, Donald Robbins, Raymond Farrar, Martha Smith, and B A Phalen, with prizes such as balls, knives, candy boxes, pins, folding cups, and a baseball bat. The heat caused some events to be abandoned.
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