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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a Marlboro Massachusetts notice from The Enterprise Ledger dated December 12 1908. Mentions The Materp we Company and F Wilder as manager with address on Main Street.
Fragmented retail ad lists near new items in fair condition. Mentions Mrs Luther Franke at 162th Ave Concord June room house $10 per year to office of Boston Har Junction Mass and W B Holt agent store Nacon at.
Reports cite Californians resisting loyalty tests for Japanese and calls to curb Chinese immigration as labor friction and school segregation fuel political tensions. Other items note St Pierre shipping rules and a court case involving Mayor Schmitz and Abraham Meyer, plus a juror selection dispute.
Police arrested David Stein in the city last night on a charge of issuing worthless checks. He is wanted by the bureau and faces alleged false pretences in connection with the case.
A large blaze in Wareham, Massachusetts destroyed twelve buildings including three stores and four homes causing about 70000 in losses. The Boston Meat Supply building ignited the fire, spreading quickly to Waters drugstore and the town telephone exchange cutting communications. Notable losses include Makepence residence valued at 25000 and the Hinckley cottage. An elderly woman believed to be a victim was unaccounted for.
William BR. Southwell, 51, longtime YMCA worker, dies in Middletown New York from apoplexy. Nata lie Bisson, 68, is struck and killed by a train in Somersworth New Hampshire. H. M. Hanne and Oliver H. Wayne each donate 100000 dollars to Western Reserve University to fund a laboratory of experimental medicine.
A store proclaims a total holiday transformation with 18 aisles and gift ready lines for Santa Claus. It highlights a focus on Christmas gifts and prompts shoppers to find proper solutions for what to get for Christmas.
A colorful sale advertises a vast assortment of beloved children’s items priced lower than ever before. Shoppers can expect wide variety and tempting bargains across toys books and games.
Philip M. Emmett spent Sunday in town while James Duane Livingston enjoyed a Sunday at home. Belmont selects Rose Wallace as a public school teacher. J H Christie departed Sunday afternoon for Buffalo on business. Mrs Phillip M Emmott visited neighbors in Belmont last week. The Afternoon Whist Club met with Mrs F A Adams. Bertha Foss won first prize in a civil service exam despite temperatures dipping to two below zero in places.
Fragmented OCR note describes a foreword tone referencing Santa Claus and a year of many headquarters and authorized agencies. It mentions Christmas abundance and floors and years past in an unclear, abbreviated style without clear events or persons.
Several rental and sale notices for Concord Massachusetts properties. Seven room cottage on Fair Haven Road offered by Geo. F. Wheeler. seven room cottage on Monument Street with furnace attached. farm and millinery items. Miss Edith Buck advertises dress goods and a Christmas line. sales, positions, and a Franklin store for sale are listed with applicants or boxes for contact.
The Philanthropic department of the Woman's club plans a 3 p.m. lecture next Tuesday at Masonic hall titled The Tuberculosis Problem by Dr. C. F. Millett. Attendance includes invited friends and town officers, with a program to enhance interest.
In Mississippi, December 12, Mrs. Angie Kirdsong, 22, was found guilty of manslaughter for the death of Dr. Thomas Butler. The jury recommended mercy, noting the minimum penalty is $600. Kirdsong claimed Butler boasted of illicit relations, which she said were untrue.
In Bilbao Spain on December 12 a ferryboat capsized on the Nervion river causing 16 deaths. Seven bodies have been recovered and crews search for the remaining nine missing passengers.
Shoppers are urged to visit local stores with broad inventories as merchants advertise diverse gift lines. Vander, Christies, Maurice McWalter, H L Whitcomb, Vanderhoof, and Hopkins offer slippers, perfumery, sporting goods, useful gifts, and other holiday items sure to appeal to buyers this season.
Edward Barker Relps Barker T B Gr Thomas Biakelt B H C gomery M Harold Stewart Mrs EB Smith Maud Smith appear on an advertised letters list awaiting pickup at the local post office.
The Trinitarian church society invites all to hear an address on Work in Our State by a speaker described as interesting. The talk is scheduled for next Friday evening at 7 30 at the Trinitarian chapel.
An eyewitness disputes Dr. Emerson with regard to a Concord street incident involving Percival Vilas and Sibeeeen. The letter in the Herald is challenged as incorrect, noting unprovoked assaults and questioning why Keyes has not pursued legal action.
A correction clarifies a $100 fine on two counts relating to a case defended by the express company’s attorneys. The issue hinges on how the case was argued and the correction sets the record straight.
An old advertisement extols keeping youths merry and enjoying life while praising safety razors for men and women. It touts affordable knives and cheap razors, urges replacing worn blades, and links sharp tools with household chores and child play. The copy aims to entice buyers with practical savings and family-use messaging.
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