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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
4
Local items from Concord cover Edward Rockwood at Weirs New Hampshire and frequent visits by families and guests around town. Notable entries include deaths, a recent funeral for Mrs Philip Harvey, and civic activities from the Woman's club and school programs.
Patrolman Charles A. Hunting of South Framingham arrested 20 year old William Gilson for the alleged theft of a horse and carriage, a gold watch and chain, and a revolver from Ivory A. Wheeler. The watch was pawned with a ticket produced, and the carriage and horse were located in Natick and near Framingham nurseries. A note found in the carriage bore Gilson’s signature and a threat of self harm.
A festive Swampscott gathering aboard Capt. Hal ey's yacht Letter D drew a large crowd of anglers. Ira Penniman boated the day’s largest skate at 30 pounds while E R Maker’s cod weighed 16 pounds. Mrs J W Milbury led among women with a whale sized claim and Penniman’s small cod weighed one pound. Attendees included J W Milbury and spouse, E R Maker and spouse, I Penniman and spouse, Ted Penniman, R Helsher and son, A Nealey and spouse, Gilbert Grimes, Andrew Murphy and son, Frank Wallace and Edward Varley.
James Ryan died Sunday night from burns sustained a week earlier after falling into boiling suds. Dr. H J Walcott treated him promptly but could not save him. He would have turned three on September 12. Burial was in St Bernard's parish cemetery. John M Keyes and family depart Thursday for Cape Porpoise Maine for an extended stay.
Philadelphia leads cities represented on the Tavern register with New York and Boston close behind as thousands travel to Concord. The weekly list includes Mrs. Stone, F. H. Burney of Fort Worth, J. H. Garber of Philadelphia, Laura Armstein of New York, G. M. Bard of Chicago, and others from Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, Council Bluffs, and Virginia.
John Hunt son of Station Agent G W Hunt narrowly escaped drowning after a canoe overturned on Lake Whitehall Woodville during a trip with Donald Wood. Hunt could swim while his companion could not. they were rescued by a motor boat and suffered only a drenching with a close miss.
Medford's loss of star pitcher McDonald to Pawtucket improves Concord K of C. league pennant prospects in their division. With McDonald in the box Medford contended for first, but without him they lack a second pitcher and were routed 17 to 2 at Arlington Saturday.
Concord citizens alarmed by dead fish turtles and eels along the Assabet and Concord rivers. They blame acids from the American Woolen mills at Maynard and the Strathmore mills opening to lower water, causing unbearable stench. A petition to the State Board of Health requests immediate action and proper filtration of mill sewerage, signed by John M. Keyes as chairman and 100 others.
Visitors from Brookline K of C. cancel their Saturday game due to team disbandment. Riverside of Cambridge defeats Concord. Brignolia strong on the mound holding Concord to three runs with 8 strikeouts. Batters note scattered hits and notable fielding. funeral of Mrs. Brown, former Concord resident, to be buried in Sleepy Hollow.
Word reached Concord of the sudden death of Mrs. Errol W. Morse at her Nashua New Hampshire home on Thursday. Sympathy goes to Mr. Morse a longtime Concord resident once foreman for Hastings and later in real estate. Funeral held Saturday with interment in Bristol New Hampshire. W B Maker of South Framingham visited town Monday.
Col George H Priest issued orders for the 6th regiment M V M to tour Bristol and Plymouth counties from August 14 to 21. The unit will wear service uniforms carry blankets tents and reduce baggage to 2500 pounds per company wagon. Train movements cover Fitchburg Marlboro Concord South Framingham and South Sudbury with officers named for each train. Soldiers anticipate a creditable showing with must hard work ahead.
Concord notices advertise home sewing services by Mrs Hattie Saunders with guaranteed satisfaction. A house to let on Sudbury Road offers eight rooms and modern improvements with application to Geo D Hubbard. For sale the premises at Hubbard and Thoreau Streets, with Adams Tolman Insurance office and 55 Lexington Road listed for contact.
A Chicago News advised buffet luncheons as novel and easy to manage for large gatherings. One 75 guest event used a central serving table with a sweet pea centerpiece, pink shade candelabra, and assorted dishes. Guests circulated while family members assisted to ensure prompt service and social ease.
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