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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
4
Headquarters For Santa Claus Fancy China Dolls and Toys direct from the importers. Games that will amuse the young during the long winter evenings. Ladies and Gents neckwear Jewelry Umbrellas Handkerchiefs etc Christmas Mixture and Schraft's Quality Chocolates in fancy boxes. Regular stock can fit out your house or family in up-to-date shape.
A Sunday night blaze at the Bent farm on Summer Street destroyed the house, barn, and several outbuildings causing about 4000 in loss with 4000 partly insured. Simon Hartford awakened by the glow freed three horses. 100 hens and some pigs perished. Water shortage hindered firefighting but most furniture survived. The 200 year old house and two large oaks were noted landmarks.
Albert Haynes of Watertown submitted a pencil sketch for a four story brick theatre on Main Street with seating for 1200, a 400 seat horseshoe balcony, 144 by 77 feet footprint, and a 45 foot deep stage. Boston architect Mr Gru ber to review with minor changes. plans to be resubmitted next Monday. Also reports Masonic social club annual meeting elected officers and planned pool billiard addition. Ford demonstrator and police fleet note brief.
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