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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
6
Postal notice lists rates and locations Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford with three months charges and three cents per.
Nomination papers of William A. Concord are in circulation for the 13th Middlesex district. The party accepts the candidacy and the seat remains open for a representative.
Readable segments mention running order, kerosene lamps, and a search for supplies. References include L Whitcomb, H Young, Whit Swantz, Anderson & Son, and Monument Street. Advertisements list Govcord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton Sudbury and service lines, chimneys, clothesline materials, and waterproof line pricing.
The item mentions Rev G Avi Tewksbury visiting from Plymouth to inspect lightning damage at the Trinitarian church in Concord. It notes the publication of the year book for 1912 14 by the Concord Mags Women’s Club and an auctioneer handling a sale with bush repairs and musical instruments involved.
Residents discuss creating a public bath facility for women and girls while men and boys swim at Walden Pond. The town owns no land and private owners must consent, else women may return home to bathe. The pond area has been cleaned up and draws crowds every Sunday, with local youths and photographers noted in press coverage.
A severe thunder and lightning outbreak struck Concord causing widespread outages and damage. Electric lights failed, fires were avoided, and the Trinitarian church steeple suffered massive destruction while other homes and a barn were damaged or struck by lightning. Authorities report no deaths or fires despite extensive impact.
The sale on the McCallar property on Main Street drew buyers including Leon Pageau Emil O Concord John W Craig and Geo L Pageau. Parcels totaled many thousands of square feet with prices ranging around 250 to 390 and 610 dollars. Further sales paused until Batard and Monday with ongoing development noted.
Members of Company 11 arrive in Concord after a week in camp. They praise the tour as best in years with hard marching, swimming, and training in warfare. A near drowning incident involving Musician McHugh is safely resolved by Sergt Mansfield and others. The company wins the 6th regiment tug of war and excels in other athletic events.
Knox Young and Perkins of the Knox Automobile Co brought a new hook and ladder truck to Concord for fire depot inspection. The vehicle weighs 9490 pounds and features a 35 foot extension ladder, roof gear, gas, and extra equipment. Fire chiefs from Cambridge Arlington and Newton attended the demonstration with local officials hoping for $6000 funding at the next town meeting.
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