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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
3
Maynard notes show payroll dip to 13600 at the mill and woolsorters added Saturday afternoons. Residents travel, visit Revere Beach, and Marlboro hospital tag day draws crowds while local schools, churches, and shops announce moves, vacations, and upcoming events.
A large crowd gathered at Hibernian hall to discuss uniting rival Hebrew groups. M Poresky presided. officers and a new society are to be chosen at next Sunday’s meeting and a launch planned.
Maynard manager Henry Gilroy plans a Lincoln trip next Saturday and Labor Day games possibly against Marlboro to boost town baseball. Pitcher Phil ips will start against Lincoln with a strong Maynard lineup, while Gilroy seeks a match with the Everetts if they respond.
A large crowd of fans accompanied Marlboro to Saturday’s game where Maynard, though second rate, kept pace in a 3 to 2 loss. Milford pitcher Phillips starred on the mound for Maynard but flawed at third and left allowed the decisive runs, while Maynard’s hitting was weak overall.
Residents in the Maple and Brooks streets area complain of repeated vegetable thefts by individuals described as vegetarians. A wheelbarrow was used to haul away produce, signaling a bold spree over the past week.
Mrs James Coulter of Summer Street circulates a paper to raise funds for Mary Tulle who is ill and wants to get home to Finland. She is destitute and without aid she cannot manage the journey. Any money sent to Mrs Coulter will be thankfully received.
John Zett 49 a Bolton road farmer killed his wife and granddaughter aged 4 and wounded his son with a sledge hammer and knife. The son defended himself breaking two ribs and discovering the mother and niece dead. Zett was taken into custody after a brutal family clash spurred by a quarrel over farming duties.
Acting Secretary Pillsbury approved a Boston court martial verdict finding Frank J. Hurley an ordinary seaman guilty of repeated desertion after enlistment. He is to serve ten years hard labor and receive a dishonorable discharge. Wethersfield Prison, Conn., named as the confinement site.
Lake Forest Illinois August 5 Governor Cummins of Iowa declared his bid to succeed Senator Allison by the legislature and said an interim appointee will fill the remainder of Allison’s term. Chicago August 5 Robert Beeman Eastman formerly a New York broker was arrested after evidence from A A Knowles of Mechanics National Bank linking an overdraft of 15300 dollars to the case.
Count Zeppelin’s airship sailed from Friedrichshafen toward Mayence covering over 250 miles before a minor propeller issue near Nackenheim. Repairs completed, it resumed toward Mayence and then back toward Friedrichshafen under favorable conditions with crowds cheering along the Rhine route. In Washington, D.C., Captain Baldwin’s new military dirigible conducted a successful preliminary flight at Fort Myer with pilot Baldwin and G H Currs.
Henri Farman extended his trial flights at Brighton Beach race track with a machine heavier than air. He attempted a turn for the first time here, and the apparatus answered the helm, turning in a semicircle and flying clear across the track yesterday afternoon.
The Boston finance commission last night released its investigation report on the city school department. It discusses the organization and history of finances, cites cases of alleged mismanagement and graft, and notes looseness in business dealings.
An explosion at the American Powder Co. wheel mill No 1 disabled the building and caused about 600 dollars in damage. About 200 pounds of powder remained in the mill with a green charge prior to the blast heard across town. Police investigate a suspected arsonist seen near the mill in prior days while steps are taken to guard against further attempts.
The M. B. church held a successful Saturday lawn party with a large crowd and fully patronized tables. C H Persons and Richard Parmenter lent cars for a powder mills trip, raising a generous sum. Tables were staffed by Mrs William Hooper, Mrs Charles Richardson, and several others. a school orchestra provided music.
A large Maynard K P lodge delegation joined the Boston convention week parade. On Tuesday a good sized group viewed the parade and on Wednesday a substantial portion joined the general procession. Before departing the delegation was photographed by C D Holmes. Members wore white duck coats caps and red trimmings.
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