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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
3
Maynard residents travel to Revere beach and attend church services at Lake Boon. Local businesses, mills, and churches report activity and vacations. The town sees band events, renovations, and planning for schools while residents visit relatives in Marlboro Worcester and Cambridge.
Washington county officials and farmers push brick road construction amid cost and durability talks. A county debate on a $100000 bonds proposal sparked support, with two brick road projects described, costs per mile and the long term savings against stone roads. Meanwhile police raid shows and fines total $100 for illegal liquor as Henry Slater is convicted and fined.
Maynard opened the innings for 89 runs before Fitchburg chased the total. Proctor shone with six for 11 and H Asquith took two for one as Fitchburg won with one wicket down in a well played display.
The Stow board of selectmen will cover their share of the Russell’s bridge rebuilding. Stow residents pay for repairs on one sixth of one bridge plus minor grading and wall rebuilding. The work is excellent and benefits both towns in the long run.
Concord district court saw a flurry of charges with names like John Loyka Louis Andryws kvich Michael Machavich Willie Brown and others cited for drunkenness disturbing the peace gambling on Sunday resisting arrest and related offenses. Total fines reach 110 dollars as the judge presides over a crowd of defendants. The police express relief at securing convictions in gambling cases seen as an effort to curb the sport.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rollins return to Brockton after visiting James Low and relatives. Mrs Clara B E Dodge and others from Brooklyn Brattleboro vacation in Ripton. Miss Mary Canty returns from Springfield after two weeks with cousin Miss Bessie Roche. Onward class entertained by William Bennett with ice cream cake games phonograph and songs. Children and residents visit, with Dr E H Ellis attending nine year old Thomas Doyle of Hosey. Beverly couple Frank Branigan and J A Sullivan visit Marlboro. Edith Gates returns from Worcester after stay with Miss Carrie Gould.
Maynard and Lincoln square off Saturday in Lincoln for the second game of a series. Maynard, using local players such as Murray Ryan Ed Sheridan Persons Archer Bert Brayden Jimny O Gon nell and Fitzpatrick, aims to redeem a prior defeat with a strong pitcher yet unnamed. A week later the acton series continues on Maynard grounds with Cotting pitching for Acton and Hopkins likely on the mound for Maynard.
The school committee may not open the Bancroft Street School addition in September and could be closed for weeks after term start. Delays stem from late plans by the architect who released them two weeks late while Harvey Broadbent is away in New York.
Willis A. White, juror in the Chester 9. Jordan wife-murder trial, recuperates at Bloomingdale Asylum Worcester after severe illness and threat of pneumonia. His family says he will return home in May as legal efforts for a retrial proceed, with defense representing Maynard.
The entertainment committee for St Bridget's parish plans a baby show as the main draw of the lawn party. Three evenings will feature vaudeville and short dramas with top local talent expected to perform on each night.
Henry Gilroy remains focused on becoming a baseball manager. He consults Keene team management for an early September game and seeks a Labor Day contest with Concord K of C if guaranteed. If no suitable guarantee arises, he will not assemble a team.
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