Local sports note recounts era fire hose race rivalry
A July 4, 1902 anecdotes recall Concord and Maynard Hose teams racing to set hydrant lengths, with Concord winning after Maynard’s crew fell from the wagon. The piece notes players John Lawton William Lawler Pred Axford Alber Coughlan George Lynch and Jessua Edwards, plus other local athletes switching to bowling and baseball roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usei
mManeger
Tik Riverside
Creed
Lom
Beech
Concord
Maynard Hose
Caseord
Maynard
Concord Fire Department
John Lawton
William Lawler
Pred Axford
Alber Coughlan
George Lynch
Willia Punch
Lawrence Fletcher
Jessua Edwards
Chay D. Holmes
Marlboro
Timmy Callahan
Jimm
James
White Sox
New Ideas for School System Growth and Costs
The annual report by Supt. F. Brick analyzes enrollment growth from 900 to 1065 pupils over five years, teaching staff rising from 24 to 31, and rising expenditures with improved per pupil efficiency. It outlines a proposed reorganization into elementary, junior, and high school levels, plus a plan for extended courses, new labor-law effects, and community education initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Visitors Off Color Triumph in Local Bowling Match
Visitors edged the Acton quintet by 143 pins in straight strings on Thursday. Glover led locals with a 316 three string total and a 134 single, backed by Lynch 129 and strong contributions from Price and J. Lent. Tolman led his team with the top three string total, tied for the single string, as next meeting looms to prove visitors still strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lynch
Hudson- Concord
George Clapp
Southh Acton
All Stars
Boston
Brick” Wilder
The
Herald
Fall River
Haverhill
Dan Clohecy
Billy Hamilton
Brick
Billy
Eastern Association
Red
Clahecy
Hamligan
Ond Wilder
W. S. Glover
Paul Koehler
Glover
James J. Ledgars
Billerica
Ens
Jamigton
Mechaniceding
Howard
Winpee Og
Mth Acton
Alpee
Lynch
Jimmy Lent
Billy Lynch
Price
J. Lent
Tolman
Quinlan Fo
Local Mill Worker Loses Finger In Accident
William Worsnip suffered a serious accident last Wednesday afternoon in the spinning department. While operating a spinning machine his third finger on the right hand was caught, nearly severing the finger. Dr. Howard Hamblen attended and amputated the finger at the first joint.
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William Worsnip
Ternoon
Spitning
Howard Hamblen
Dover entertains by Miss Wentworth with local teachers
Miss Georgianna Taylore Dover was entertained in the latter part of the week by Miss Alice Wentworth of the local corps of teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgianna Taylore Dover
Alice Wentworth
Corps of
Local Lumber Yard Promises Quick Price Quotes on Materials
A regional lumber dealer advertises coal lime cement brick and all building materials plus Southern hard pine sheathing and finish. They invite customers to request quotes and frames to order on short notice.
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Fitchburg
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Assabet Maynard
Mass
Iss Ams
Montaigu
Belgum
Aachen
Germany
Agnes Gibbons
Main St
Maynard, Mass
Jones Maynard
E. H. Whitney
Soncord, Maynard and Hudson ‘Street Railway
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Acton
AM Tae
Lois
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Arriv
Scott Dd
May Ward
Sole
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Asniet
J. Lent Htee
C. Lent
Glover Peee
South Acton
Eaton’s
James Eaton
South Acton Coal and Lumber Co
the Wilson Lumber CO
R. L. Wilson
Prop
T. A. Wilson
Mer
Loewe Bros
Bedford
S. H. Hayden
Bedford Springs, Mass
Albion L. Millan
State St
Fort Hill
Acton Center
Concord Junction
West Acton
Bouramer
Arthur J. Coughlan
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