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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
7
Battery B of the Worcester based M A G under Captain J F J Herbert traveled from Worcester Armory to Boston for the state military parade. The 105 men with five guns and five carriages halted on Main Street Northboro to feed horses, then marched to the muster field in Framingham for the night before continuing to Boston.
Marlboro residents report recoveries and illnesses as Clement Paquette recuperates from illness and Mrs. Dolphis Gaucher remains home ill. William Garceau joins G. R. Hall as a Preston block plumber. Joseph Picard runs a Beaudreau's block wholesale liquor store and stays at Bartlett Pond. Alfred Lesieur hosts visitors from Littleton, and Eugene J. Lapierre moves to a Montreal department store as floor walker. Treffle Bergeron and Ludivine Durand wedding planned for Labor Day at St. Mary's Church. Oreijila Harpin and others enjoy a Southbridge vacation at Camp Tokio. J C O'Leary builds a new Cambridge playhouse. Marlborough theatre visit praised. Joseph Balfour begins work with Henry Welsh shoe maker.
Little Frankie Leary son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Leary marked his fourth birthday at their home on Ames Place Tuesday afternoon. Several playmates attended and enjoyed ice cream cake and fruit. He received a number of gifts.
James Leach returns to Worcester after a few days with Sumner C Gage on Cotting Avenue. They call on Dr Raymond Wheeler a fellow fraternity member who departs early next week for the University of Oregon where he serves as a physical instructor.
Miss Corac Whitman hosted her First Baptist church Sunday school class at 99 Shawmut Ave last evening. The gathering featured games music and social features with refreshments served to attendees.
A lyrical description of Valparaiso at night from cliff dwellers balconies. The shore line glows to illuminate harbor activity with ships at anchor and harbor lights. The scene captures restless traffic and reflected ripples on the water below.
Concord residents note Mrs. William Keane of Medford and sister Mrs. N P How visiting, with Max Parker of Melrose and William Magoon of Stamford as guests. The town stood ready to receive governors yesterday but no appearance was made. talks of a Thursday arrival linger after the parade.
Miss Sarah Richardson celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise reception at Mrs. Henry P. Richardson’s home in Concord. About 200 relatives friends and well wishers joined in the two afternoon and evening sessions bouquets gifts and a gift book from Frank P. Sanborn were among the tokens of esteem.
The SSE Company will participate in the big Boston parade. They will board a special train at Concord at 9:20 with Companies B and D of Fitchburg and F of Marlboro aboard. Dinner will be served on the Charles River Esplanade around 11:15 before the parade line is formed.
Mrs Willard Millat returned from vacation while Mrs Angeline Wilson shows improvement after illness. Arthur White is again treated at Bye and Bar hospital. Rev Geo A Clarke and family took a Hillsboro auto trip last week. Mrs Mary Dean of Boston visited Mrs H D Perry. Friends of H B Rice met Augustus Anderson at the weekend. Mrs Julia Ames Ruth and Ida Noyes enjoyed a trip in Mr Clarke's car to Wachusett. About 60 attended the Sunday school picnic with games and baseball. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs John Quinn of Danbury Mass. Quinn from Danbury has joined a new business. His mother Mrs Quinn has stayed with him.
The Bay State Warm Co. reports the sale of the William H Banff place near Nine Acre corner to Thomas A Bishop of Somerville. He will occupy and run it as a stock farm with 60 acres and a modern set of buildings. The stock and tools are included in the sale and the remuneration is about 10000 dollars.
Rev. Claire G. Davis will be away on vacation next week and Rev. George H. Clarke, a former pastor, will supply the pulpit. An earlier sermon preached on forgiveness urged responding to injuries with good, following Jesus Christ's standard. Sunday evening's theme was Psalm 35.
Community items list meetings, vacations and family news. Mrs A H Lagouff and Irene Bennett are mentioned along with several local workers and their travel or leave dates. A Framingham labor day coupling contest judges and a Westboro Grange visit are noted, plus a rehearsal for Trouble at Lattere's scheduled Sept 9.
Two nieces from Waltham visit O F Nelsons. George BE Talis spent Sunday with his people. George Crawford purchased Metz. Sidney W Goodevon of Framingham enjoys a vacation at hill home. Frank Burr takes a job with W M Parmenter in his center store. Mrs Gledhill entertains a young niece from Waltham. Mr and Mrs W Trelane host a friend from another town. Mr and Mrs George S Smith visit from their grandson in Pike N H Fort George F Moore attends Braves field dedication and opening game. Mrs H M Burns of New Britain Conn visits her parents. Lester H Burr moves to machinery dept at Hurlburt and Rogers shops. Road Commissioner Hall advances east road to the station with cement siddeway and wider bed. more money hoped to complete next year.
The selectmen posted notices banning bicycles and motorcycles from sidewalks. They emphasize using lights after dark due to near misses and danger on the highway.
A massive reinforced concrete dam is to be erected for the Manchester Traction Light and Power Co at Kelley’s Falls. Benjamin P F Chetley, husband of actress Julia Arthur, issued a balance claim of 36702.50 on a note by Lee Higginson Co of Boston. A tumult of small items follows.
Westvale A A defeated Clinton A C 12 to 4 away to extend the unbeaten streak to seven wins in ten games. Delaney allowed three runs and struck out 10. A McWilliams had three hits for four total. Brown and Delaney also contributed, with Me Williams hitting a homerun and a error-filled box score noting multiple players and base plays. Umpire Hi Carroll officiated a 2 hour game. next Saturday the Federala Concord Junction will have the news.
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