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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
11
A Cape family builds a modular automobile kit that transforms into a living room chair and seats four. The project, conceived last winter, attracts attention at Nantasket Beach and Plymouth. They plan to tour Maine after returning to the Cape.
W E Taylor died after illness lasting about a month, at age 47 years 11 months. Born to Thomas and Taylor, he grew up in the area and worked as a driver then in the finishing department of a factory for 12 years. He leaves a wife Ava Mo, a mother in Waltham, a daughter, and siblings Mrs Hoff of Kansas, Mrs John Taylor of Waltham, and brothers R and Henry Taylor of Kansas.
A church group fundraiser by St Anthony’s Sodality drew members to a social supper at Mary’s House. Attendees included local students Mire Fortel and Sonia Cloutier with plans for future gatherings and community events.
Fragmentary OCR reports a collision on the Marbleboro division rail line near Pedoton and Peay Ero, with few readable details. No names or outcomes confirmed in the readable text.
M B Lyons reports a highly interesting gathering on brown tail and gypsy moth suppression. State Forester Rane and Governor Foss attended, praising the workers from across the state and noting ongoing demonstrations near Dedham and Highland City. The plan focuses on thinning oaks, planting pines, and using parasites to reduce moth numbers, with state funding continuing.
The report recalls Gilbert Wilson landing nine bass on Friday in a basin setting. One fish nearly escapes before Wilson reels it in, delivering two large bass weighing about seven pounds each. Observers compare the scene to Yale students performing a lively serpentine dance as the fish are weighed.
Frank Roberts a Lakeside avenue resident and driver for the Lake Williams Ice Co. was injured Friday afternoon when he misstepped beside a wagon loaded with ice. The wagon wheels grazed his left leg. Dr. Therrien treated the hurt foot. Chavis Mimaabeette, another company driver, was on the wagon and assisted at the physician’s house.
The Marlboro Boys' Club nine won the deciding game against the St Michael's Total Abstinence Society team of Hudson by 8 to 5. The Saturday afternoon contest was close throughout with Dean delivering three hits including a home run and Mayday adding a run producing three bagger and two bagger.
A dramatic Prospect Park game saw Marlboro edge Shrewsbury 5 to 4 after Marlboro led late. O'Brien struggled to settle, Ingalls starred at third, Daly and Norton shone in defense, while Davies was hurt by a line drive but stayed in the park.
Marlboro defeats Shrewsbury 8 to 3 as Connery, Carroll and Ingalls pace the offense with key hits and stolen bases. O'Brien, Whittaker and Haas star on the mound in a pitcher friendly early stretch before Marlboro pulls away late.
Workers from the United Shoe Machinery Co. held a lakeside outing at Lake Chauncy with a ball game, races, and tug of war. The Sole Leather team defeated the Making Room 4 to 2. speeches by O Keefe and others followed before dancing and a return trip by train.
Frank D. Tucker, after a period with Rapid 4, will soon join A. W. Geddes in Massachusetts. He plans to reside there as others do.
Sunday was a home day at the iim festival welcoming Rev Tha Ditties at the Tae Ree and Slat event. The readable fragment mentions performers and a local venue but details are unclear.
Waldo Fairbanks, manager of the city sightseeing bureau, led a tour through notable New York landmarks guiding visitors and outlining upcoming exhibits and public programs. The briefing highlighted historic sites and cultural venues to study during the season.
Sunday afternoon a reception hosted by Rem F. and many guests took place in the Guest Hall. The event featured a welcome to the newly connected attendees and was described as a festive gathering.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions mineral related items and locations. No clear events or entities to extract. unable to determine a coherent news item.
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