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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
5
A dated municipal tally lists offenses including drunkenness 138 and assault 157 with counts for disturbance and related charges covering the period September 30, 2001 through September 30, 2002. The entries show totals and categorize by offense type.
Concord town eyes a grand 130th anniversary for the Concord fight with an oyster supper and smoke talk at the Colonial Hotel on February 2 1905. Local business leaders back the effort and aim to boost turnout as plans unfold amid a sizable fire that destroyed an Angier’s saw mill side home valued at $2 000 with two thirds insured.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the old George homestead on Br Tett Mill road. A 50 mph north wind and subzero temperature hampered efforts as the Concord fire department responded at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to box 12 alarm. The building, now occupied by John Gates, was reduced to ashes.
A Dunn North Carolina guide newspaper clipping is reprinted urging Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with claims of relief. The publisher touts the product’s effectiveness and a money back guarantee, noting an outfit costs $1 and extra bottles are 60 cents.
A second fire in 24 hours hit George A King residence on Main Street. Firemen found a blaze in a main still near the fireplace causing heavy charring of timber. The all-out signal at 11 30 reports damage not to exceed 350 dollars.
A windmill owned by Rudolph Petersen burned to the ground Sunday afternoon after an oil stove in a lower story exploded while keeping pipes from freezing. Firefighters discovered the blaze too late as the structure suffered extensive damage. Concord had seen two fires in the past week, all coming in threes.
The sponsor T S Hoyt an optician of Marlboro offers full information to inquirers about land held by a Cuban fruit venture. Hoyt, who has recent Cuba experience and papers confirming title, asserts large returns from Citrus cultivation and endorses the project as honest and well managed.
Concord Grange mourns the death of N. G. Pratt at his Monument Street home on Jan. 26. Pratt, Concord Grange’s first master and longtime treasurer, helped found the organization in 1888 and contributed essays, decoration work, and steady service at meetings and events including the Worcester Agricultural Society fair victories. Sister Julia Hosmer remains a surviving charter member.
John Kenney, an eccentric local, was sentenced by Judge Keyes to six months in the house of correction for assault with a dangerous weapon on William Brenan. Kenney, known around town, attempted to fire a shotgun at Brenan after an argument over whistling. he has a history of resisting arrest. The piece also notes community figures, funeral details for Mr Pratt, and local bowling results and standings at Monument alleys.
Frederick G Pratt aged 73 and longtime Concord resident died suddenly at home on Monument Street from acute diabetes and heart failure. He was active Tuesday visiting stores and the post office before illness, and he operated an extensive nursery there. He followed his father Minot Pratt into botany and floriculture with many shrubs supplied from his farm.
Concord defeated Maynard in a bowling contest a few weeks ago and the Maynard visitor boasted of superiority. The Concord team responded with skill, leaving the rival boasting observer wiser, while the Maynard writer is urged to visit with humility when returning to Concord.
Fragment describes a figure who once regarded others as inferior and condescended to teach him in the duriments of the ara, reflecting a tone of earned humility or critique.
Mrs. B J Higgins of Crest Hill committed suicide at 11 60 Tuesday morning by shooting herself in the breast with a revolver. Authorities say her mind was unsettled by a grip illness. She told her husband and died shortly after Dr. Pickard arrived. She leaves a husband and two children Scot Higgins and Mrs William Ingham.
District Deputy Felt and Waverly installed Concord council officers for 1905 led by R. A. R. John Isner as V R C. O. Preble L. Harry F. Libbey P. R Cyrus H. Cook secretary Wm. D. Crass C Frank Pierce treasurer D. B. Hosmer G T. J. Tuttle chaplain George B. Arnold W J. P. Zinck S T. H. Mahan representative to Grand Council John Isner alternate Frank Pierce. Past Regent charm presented to Isnor. collation served.
HUDSON notes the Hudson Department store closed for stock taking. Miss Ruby Hinsman is unable to be out due to la grippe. Maude Greenleaf and John M. Porter visited Porter's sister in Leominster. Local youths plan to attend the D. Y. W. Y. K. club masked ball in Maynard Friday. Mrs. J. L. McClaskey was thrown from a sleigh near Sherman House Monday. William Tenney returns to Apsley Rubber. Benjamin Martin becomes Houghton express driver. Nellie Whalen, daughter of Julia Whalen, dies at 18 in Marlboro from consumption. Co. M to hold entertainment and smoke talk Tuesday evening February 7 in the armory. social dance February 14 in town hall with Newell's orchestra. Charles H. Robinson entertained 17 friends at Freeman A. Morse ice cream parlors for his fifth birthday.
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