Fatal Accident on B and M Rail Line Destroys Longley’s Limbs
Joseph Longley a freight brake man on the Boston and Maine died in Massachusetts General Hospital after an accident near Lincoln last Wednesday. He attempted to board freight train No. 259 as the through express neared Concord and lost both legs above the knee. Despite blood loss he remained conscious until death that evening.
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Lincoln
Joseph Longley
B. & M. Railroad
Longley
Concord
Massachusetts General Hospital
Concord Main Street Widening Proposal For Town Meeting
Local discussion urges widening Concord centre Main Street to a fuller thoroughfare similar to nearby towns. Citizens and business owners along the mill dam north side are invited to discuss at an upcoming public meeting with selectmen, aiming to improve appearance and reduce street congestion.
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Concord
Lexington
Maynard
Hudson
Bedford
Mill Dam
Alonzo Tower Remembered in Town Tribute
Alonzo Tower died February 16 after a long illness. Born January 10, 1837 in Stow, he lived here most of his life and was highly respected. He combined enterprise with integrity in business, supported the church, and was a public-spirited, genial neighbor whose loss is deeply felt.
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Alonzo Tower
Stow
Cicero
Concord Junction Community Notices This Week
A large group plans to attend the Union Evangelical church dedication in Stow on Saturday February 25 with a collation after the service. The Ladies Afternoon Whist club met February 15. Mrs. Blood won first and Mrs. Elmes consolation. next meet with Mrs. apne on February. Middlesex Christian Endeavor Union to hold its 17th annual convention February 22 at the Littleton Baptist Church with a sleigh ride and address by Rev. Sherwood Billings of Groton. Concord store displays a cup won by Charlie Benton in the Concord speed events in New Hampshire last week.
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Union Evangelical
Stow
Sortwell
T. Blood
Frank C. Elmes
J. H.apne
Middlesex Christian Endeavor Union
the Baptist Church
Littleton
Sherwood , Billings
Groton
Concord
Charlie Benton
Kilkenney
N. H
Marlboro Notes Include Visits Jobs and Local Happenings
Marlboro community news lists residents visiting Rockland and Worcester academy, new hires at Savoy Tailoring, and plans for a minstrel show by the council K of C. Local illnesses, recoveries, and social events mingle with enlistment notices, theatre plans, and upcoming automobile growth.
Great Dock Fire in Boston Locks City’s Pier District
Fire at pier four on Hoosac Tunnel docks triggers first general alarm in ten years. Piers three to five burn, the steamer Philadelphian catches fire, and losses exceed two million dollars as stores and warehouses burn. flames threaten across the river and authorities mobilize crews, boats, and volunteers.
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Boston
Pier 4
Hoosac Tunnel Docks
Charlestown
Charles River
Washington Street
Summer Street
OM State House
Liverpool
City Square
Navy Yard
Michigan
Cantonhall
Philadelphian
Alex
Doverman James Hanton dies of Brights disease at 26
James P Hanton of Dover New Hampshire died at the city hospital in the evening from Brights disease He was 26 years 11 months and two days old He was a brother of Dr Joseph T Hanton of Hudson New Hampshire The body was taken to Dover on the 630 train over the Boston and Maine railroad.
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Peter McManamy
Rockland
John H. Gallagher
W. A. Flannery
Milford
Friends
Michael Silver
Savoy Tailoring Co
Marlboro Council
K. of C
Bernice Z. Adams
Orange
G. J. Peck
Wakefield
Witherbee St
Abbie Whitman
Church St
Blanche Wright
E. G. Witherbee
Newton St
Henry Adams
Otto Cole
Worcester Academy
Carrie Holden
Methuen
Joseph Temple
Calvin Waitney
Maynard
Edward
George A. Stanley
Diantha Knight
Westboro
F. R. Eager
Omer Belmore
David Harpin
Boston
Charles Thompson
Warren Ave
Newton
Harold
Fred Wheeler
Exeter Jr
Worcester
Alvin Sanborn
Boston Traveler
Apsley
Hudson
W. H. Brigham
United States Marine Corps
Norfolk
John Boyle O'Reilly
Daughters of Veterans
Timothy J. Long
John W. Wheeler
Waltham
Robert Howe
Tech Gymnasium
Richard Collins
Gleason House
Carney Hospital
Lavenia M. Leary
Lalia Silver
Leary
Watertown
P. G. Colleary
James P. Hanton
Dover
N. H
City Hospital
Joseph T. Hanton
Boston & Maine Road
Marlboro Wins Decisive Third Game In Series
Marlboro clinched the series with a 61 to 12 victory in the decisive third game. W and White starred for Marlboro while Saunders Cur ran led South in scoring. notable performances from Reno and Curran anchored Co F. Timers Joseph Auclaire, Marlboro, R. H. Bridgeman, and South Referee Thomas Reilly noted.
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Marlboro
White
Saunders
Curran
Co. K
F. Saunders
White Riede If
L. Reno Hetu c. c
H. Reno Desrosiers
W. Reno Curran
Gauthier Reno
Co. F. G. Timers
Joseph Auclaire
R. H. Bridgeman
South
Thomas Reilly
Land of Flowers and Sunshine Letter Reveals Hyomei Relief
A Stockton California drug firm publishes a letter from a prominent Concord resident praising Hyomei’s relief for four years of catarrh and eye strain. After using a dollar Hyomei outfit for sixty days, the patient reports substantial recovery and gratitude.
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Land of Flowers
Holden Drug Co
Stockton
Cal
Pacific Coast
Hyomet
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Raphael M. Stedman
Main St
Concord Junction
Great Dock
David H. O'Connell
J. I. Hanley
Colorado Springs
Col
John H. Murphy
P. A. McCurdy
St. Mary's Church
the Elks
Colorado
Earth
Adolphus Gregoire
Thomas Miller
Bouthbridge
Fr. Matthew's Hall
Ladies’ Board
the Marlboro Hospital
Alice M. McCarthy
the Peoples National Bank
Marlborough
Mass
RK. Stevens
Land OF
California
Woman's Letter of Special
Nature
Richardson
Ealth of
Massachusetts
Lucy M. Hal Hall
San Bernardino
State of California
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EAS
George All Oye
Said
Commonwealth
Middlesex Institution For
Cambridge
Middlesex
Charles J. Morati
W. E. Rogers
Register
Prescott Keyes
Tremort Street
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