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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
7
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George Lynch starred at Pastime bowling alleys as Maynard defeated Marlboro 1364 to 1319. He rolled 311 across three strings with every string over 100 pins. Billett added 297 and a 106 single, while Marlboro’s Brown led with 295. A large crowd witnessed the match.
Marlboro people report Doan's Kidney Pills as a dependable remedy for kidney weakness and back pain. Mrs. Frank Fritchie of 25 Howland St Mass praises immediate relief and restored kidney function after trying other remedies. Sold by Burke Drug Co and agents for United States. Price 50 cents.
A dated savings notice from Warlborough Savings Bank Marlborough Massachusetts lists a quarterly interest posting schedule for January April July and October with a specific figure of 12.80 accompanying the entry.
Concord items note Rolfe’s 85th birthday and Mildred Wheaton visiting Leominster. Washington’s Birthday legal holiday closures. A vestry supper hosted by the Women’s Parish association with Mrs. Wheeler as chair. Grace George named new West Concord teacher replacing Silas Tarr at the Springfield schools. Hawthorne chapter OBE S social post meeting. Local bowling beat Maynard by 15 pins. next Concord alleys games tonight and Friday. Perry lectures tickets 75c at door. first talk Thursday at 3.20 on Theresa Harlow.
The Enterprise reports little voter interest as most town officials with expiring terms are expected to seek re election. Town Clerk Walter Carr confirms candidacy after rumors of resignation to move west. George Hunt undecided but likely to run, with no opposition anticipated. Several other incumbents listed as likely reelected including the assessor and board of overseers of the poor. Possible vacancy to fill on municipal light board after Richard Barrett’s term ends. School board rumors exist but details unclear.
Assessors report total valuation April 1 1912 8 430 670 December 1 1912 211 321 total 8 641 991. 1911 valuation 8 010 440 increase 631 551. Tax rate 14 per 1000 polls 16 persons firms corporations trustees 2381.
Miss Clara Leighton teaches cornet pupil of Louis Kloepfel of the Symphony. Dr. Thomas Vincent Uniac, former Dartmouth shortstop, visits the Tewksbury infirmary ward. A. G. Ziegler welcomes a seven pound girl. Concord Junction sets Feb 22 athletic clash Lynn Forse Soccer vs Maynard on the town playground drawing anticipated crowds.
William H. Bain of the Boston Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Union church Men's Club on Monday evening on Isles of the Pacific. The open meeting drew a largely attended, appreciative audience. Mrs. H. C. Shepard recently visited friends in Arlington. Lynn and Maynard and athletic followers from the town were expected in large numbers.
The Concord Junction athletic association reports a deficit after a 1912 season budget totaling 53.50 funds and 317.08 collected at games. Manager Simpson still owes 19 dollars, leaving a 11.37 deficit. a Easter Monday concert aims to bolster finances with Herbert Clarke and local acts. A meeting in Association hall will plan the next season.
A West Concord Woman's Club gathering Friday afternoon featured Mrs. Harlan P. Upham of Greenville as speaker on Modern Drama. Current Events were by Mrs. Frank Garland, with vocal solos from Mrs. Crockett of Lexington. Tea followed in the banquet hall, decorated for St. Valentine’s Day.
Sunday services present a three part Apostles Creed course. The morning sermon titled The Father Almighty and the evening talk The Influences That Make Man will lead into The Twentieth Century Atmosphere topics.
William H Whitney died after a period of illness on Pleasant Street. He had been 31 since Christmas and had been very ill for two weeks preceding his death. The funeral and interment were announced for Friday afternoon.
A seven year old boy from Stow died after a brain hemorrhage and shock left him helpless. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home and Union church with interment in Brookide cemetery. He moved to this town four years ago, leaving a wife, two sons William and Eugene, and three daughters Alice Baker, Mra Searles, and Flae. Community offers sympathy.
The International Bible Students announce Sunday services at 3 p m at 19 Laws Brook Rd with speaker K Fowler of Boston on Behold the Bridegroom Plus Thursday Bible study at 7 30 with subject Ransom and Restitution Public invited.
Mrs Ella B Perkins died suddenly early Saturday after a year of ill health. Born in 1870 in Aylesford Nova Scotia she was a devoted wife mother and sister. She belonged to Boxboro Grange and Winona Rebekah lodge and was buried at Mt Hope cemetery after services at the Universalist church.
The text explains that every movement creates air waves that produce sound, though humans may not hear all of them. It notes animals hear better, gives examples of a dog reacting to a distant call and a deer responding to a far off footstep, and compares air waves to ripples from a pebble in water.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe memory as strong yet distant in winter, with verse about snow, wind, a city-dweller, and tingling hands. The piece reads like a poetical meditation on memory, perception, and distance in cold weather.
A damaged OCR fragment notes thrift and coin circulation. It mentions a beautiful loop and page 208, but lacks complete context or identifiable persons or organizations.
Maynard Peterson and Waldron add machinery and another horse and wagon to their laundry operation. The town records mention ice storage, a mill pond incident, and locals planning for Washington’s Birthday observations while events include a chimney fire with no damage and residents moving to nearby towns.
Town Clerk Fred B. McCleary announces candidacy in the Republican caucus. He says he is content to stand on his record as town official and believes voters at the caucus will endorse his administration in the town clerk’s office.
In a brief, fragmentary exchange the speakers discuss unexpected items and queer-looking feminine aspects noted in a scene. The dialogue hints at curiosity and scrutiny during a moment of examination and reflection.
The witness said a Joy-rider motorcar knocked him down without warning. The article notes the chauffeur’s negligence and comments on the impact of music on enjoyment from the Bellman.
The fragment presents a terse, unclear note titled Strenucus of 5 life as the unloaded gun, offering no coherent人物 names, places, dates, or events to contextualize a full news item. No verifiable facts available for a proper summary.
A reflective line urges discarding past grievances and treachery. Hope is framed as the forward path, with a religious or moral voice invoking old narratives and spiritual guidance.
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