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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
3
Local residents and visitors are listed with recent trips and stays across Maynard. Community notes include church events, schools reopen on September 3 with staff changes, road macadamizing Acton to Maynard, and a 6th class liquor license granted to F Fearns after a selectmen meeting.
Max Blatt remains a central figure as townsfolk await further moves after the selectmen again reject his Sunday license measure backed by about 30 local business leaders. He allegedly mobilized friends to gather evidence from two sites last Sunday to target establishments open on Sundays, matching a broader clash with officials and possible outside help.
Manager John W. Connor of the J. W. C. baseball team announces a completed lineup for Marlboro Labor Day. He and Mr. Murphy secured top talent, spending considerable effort and funds to assemble a high class squad for the two games. Surprises are promised for attendees.
In Hudson and Maynard the Democratic race for the 10th district seat stirs talk of a strong Lynch-Trull contest with Dr J Lynch vowing a vigorous campaign. Senator J J Mitchell leads for Democratic Senate nomination, while Republicans stay unsure. Maynard governor nomination draws little attention as state issues fade.
The famous writer Ida M. Tarbell lived in Maynard over twenty years ago with her father at Maplest. Her father worked at the powder mills and, after his sudden death, Tarbell left Maynard.
Former Maynard teachers recount a devastating fire at Old Orchard. Alberta hotel burned completely while Pullman House largely escaped. Miss Annie W. Burke and Miss Margaret Brown narrowly saved belongings. Rose Wallace Mary E Varley and others were at the Pullman during the blaze. Mrs. Thomas Powers was in residence.
A large Marlboro crowd watched South Framingham defeat Marlboro by 5 to 4 in a ball game. Maynard supporters called it a heartbreaker but celebrated South Framingham’s victory.
Health boards in Acton and Maynard investigate mass fish deaths at the powder mill bridge caused by dye stuffs discharging from the mill. Officials urge cleanup to prevent further environmental damage and public health concerns.
Harold Kelley, the four month old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelley, won first prize in the two and three year old class and was named the prettiest baby in the show by the judges at Hoag Lake near Blackstone last week.
Maynard football officials expect a strong season with one of the fastest elevens in the state. Manager C. J. Spence is busy booking games starting Sept 7 against Waltham to open the season. Captain Ralph Hill and the committee plan to address weak spots from last year.
At a Wednesday night selectmen meeting a petition by Max Blatt with over 30 signers asking for a junk license was rejected by the board. Selectman Sullivan voted in favor, with the majority denying the license.
A reader from Concord Georgia pins a testimonial to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits the remedy with saving his life after a measles illness worsened by rain and stomach troubles. Sold by H J Dwinell in Maynard.
A testimonial from St. Jemison of Spring Grove York County Pa lauds Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing diarrhoea in five years of family use and recommendations to many in York county. The remedy is sold by H J Dwinell Magynard.
Residents near the railroad crossing complain of a terrible odor coming from the rear of tenement houses along Main Street. They urge officials to act to prevent disease and preserve the town’s civilized reputation.
Mr J H Seitz of Detroit Michigan reports the tablets restore appetite relieve bloated feeling and give a pleasant bowels movement. Price 25 cents. Samples free offered in Maysara by H J Dunwell.
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