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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1909

Page

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Warsworth to Waltham Hospital Operated On

Lincoln residents Marty Williams and Underwood underwent operations at Waltham hospital on consecutive days. Elizabeth Hunter visited Newton relatives. a barn fire at Jas. Des Normandies destroyed the structure with horses and cattle saved. Several locals attended evangelistic services in Boston and Lake Nagog outings drew many familiar faces. Woman, Mrs. Hattie Hill Ferris, died in Boston after long illness. funeral at Mt. Auburn cremation followed. Enterprise ads pay.

Elizabeth Hunter Gordon Newton Moss Underwood Waltham Hospital Wilbur Smith Dr. Hart Phillips Bradley B. EB. Bradley Achren Herman Lincoln Wood Waltham Jas. Des Normandies Hattie Hill Ferris Hew Albarmarle St Boston Mt. Auburn Cemetery

North Acton Notes On Visits And G. A. R. Attendance

North Acton reports David Morrison visited Kingston New Hampshire last week. J W Dupee attended the G A R convention in Boston last week. Mr and Mrs Clarence A Frost are mentioned in the section.

David Morrison Friends Kingston N. H J. W. Dupee Boston

Powder mill wash house blaze wounds eight workers

An explosion and fire at the wash house of an American powder mill injured eight of twelve men present. The blaze, sparked by foot dust and spilled powder, destroyed the wooden building. Five men were sent to Mass General Hospital. all are expected to recover, with James Rogers in critical condition.

Company Daniel E. Goodenow F. U Rich F. I. Flagg Mass. General Hospital Dr. Goodenow Frank S. Ferns James Rogers James Hunt Ralph Macomber John Rogers Gustave Jensen Gus Veranonovich Chris Hansen Chris Kyer

Not a Candidate Proclaims Sanderson For Town Clerk

F E Sanderson states he will not seek town clerk this year and hints at possible candidacy in a future year. New filings include Joshua Edward for board of health John W Flood for assessor to replace Fowler ex Rep C J Lynch Democratic aspirant Emanuel Taylor Levi R Cheney Republican overseer of the poor William Bishop free warden. Democrats boast of Lynch’s return and forecast victory.

Enterprise F. E. Sanderson Sanderson Joshua Edward Board of Health John W. Flood O. S. Fowler Ic. J. Lynch Fowler Emanuel Taylor Levi R. Cheney William Bishop Mr. Lynch

Quiet Campaign Marks Democratic Selectman Race

The Democratic party shows unusual calm ahead of the Thursday evening nominating event. Organizers Coughlan Conley and Creighton push a clean race with no negatives, while Republicans prepare caucus nominees and hopefuls Mullin Lynch and Driscoll appear as other local contenders.

Selectman Messrs Coughlan Conley Creighton James Mullin C. J. Lynch Nicholas Driscoll Selectmen

Bedford News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings

Bedford notes report rheumatism attacks and whist club meetings at Mrs J Q Blake s home. Local hounds were seen chasing deer in the east part of town. Mr and Mrs Louis Pfeiffer and son visited Nashua New Hampshire with Mr and Mrs J Howard Gile. The Minute Men plan a town hall vaudeville for early April. Randall A Whittier may manage the proposed baseball team under the civic athletic committee. Warren E Carson of Bedford died suddenly from heart failure at 10:15 p m February 16. He was born September 7 1892 in Nashua and lived in Bedford since 1893. Interment was in Wilton New Hampshire. War ren Cutler led moth control efforts with Woodland sprayer, 400 gallon tank and 8 to 10 hp engine, adding a second unit for readiness.

Louis Pfeiffer and Son Nashua N. H J. Howard Gile Bedford Civic Club Randall A. Whittier Warren Edwin Carson Bedford Concord High School Wilton Warren Cutler Moth Commission

NO CONTESTS AT CAUCUS IN BEDFORD TOWN MEETING

The Citizens caucus in Bedford town hall elected officials without contest. Irving L. Hodgon was nominated to serve as selectman, with several other town posts elected for three year terms. A collection was taken to cover meeting expenses. A lost fur glove is sought, with a reward offered for its return.

Citizens Charles W. Jenks J. Pfeiffer Jr Bedford Irving L. Hodgdon Wm. G. Hartwell Chas. A Burke Geo. Arthur Skelton A. Elmer Blake Wallace G. Webber Sherman G. Rich David L. B. Fitch James Sallaway Ernest H. Hosmer Free Public Library Geo. R. Blinn Shawsheen Chas. F Williams Edward Walsh P. Kelly Thomas Ryan Geo. Sweetnam Tost Congregational Church St Concord Junction

Prudential Policy Protects Family Interests

A Prudential life policy safeguards your and your family’s interests with higher premiums yielding greater insurance coverage. Agent M. F. Manning promotes this plan and explains its financial security benefits.

Prudential M. F. Manning

Local Notes from South Sudbury and Nearby

Mrs C Hunt visited her daughter's Elm Farm on Friday. Wilfred A Jones of Waltham visited his parents Monday. Mrs George Eaton of Waltham and her daughter called on Mrs Cutter Monday. William M and Leonard P visited with their parents Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Raymond hosted a party for Washington's Birthday at their summer home. Mrs H L Newton and Mrs C L EB Perry attended a matinee at Hollis Street Theatre to see Billie Burke in Love Watches. An unusually large number of visitors filled the town Monday amid ideal outdoor weather and heavy highway traffic. R H Hall contracted to haul logs for W S Warren to Pratt's Mills for future building improvements. George W G san, the state carrier, narrowly escaped injury when his horse bolted at an auto truck. bruises to shoulder and hip, no bones broken. Rev B C Whiting preached on The Majesty of God from Luke 9 43 at Memorial church, with an engaging young people's meeting later. Jane C nicherduc r SHOP AAEM attended L Richardson and Mrs Whiting participated. Mr Beckwith sang and Mrs G Parkey Oviatt sang Shadows.

Wilfred A. Jones Waltham George J. Eaton C. A. Cutter William M Leonard P Boston John Goulding H. L. Newton C. L. EB. Perry Hollis St Billie Burke B. C. Whiting God Jane C Nicherducr

Town Notes and Social Roundup

Sudbury residents entertained relatives over holiday while Garleton Rogers of Harvard College stayed home for the break. About 30 couples attended a local dance on the 22nd for a pleasant evening. News arrived of the serious illness of Mrs. Ora Burnham in Medford with death hourly expected. Performances included Miss Eliza McLean visiting grandmother Mrs. Horatio Hunt. Chester Perry and Herbert Newton saw Billie Burke in Love Watches at Hollis Street Boston. The 8 H S basketball team defeated Framingham High 18 to 16 here. final game likely next Saturday night.

Walter Stone Garleton Rogers Harvard College Frances Bent Lowell Dwight Dean Somerville Washington Eliza F. McLean Horatio Hunt Ora (Clark) Burnham Medford Chester Perry Herbert Newton Billie Burke Hollis St Boston Framingham High School

Local visitors and guests over the holiday weekend

Clarence Bodfigh of Providence visited over the holiday. Miss Cora Hyde of Wellesley stayed with Mr. and Mrs. John Horan. Miss Claflin and Miss Hurley of Lowell visited Mr. and Mrs. James Slaflin over Sunday.

Clarence Bodfigh Providence Cora Hyde Wellesley John Horan Miss Claflin Miss Hurley Lowell Mrs James Slaflin

Nurses on Call Offer Short Notice Registry Service

Registry provides trained or experienced nurses on short notice with weekly rates from 10 to 21 dollars. Telephone numbers for night and day service listed as ezit WALTHAS 21270 GT-3.

Concert Junction and Local Notes on Boston Area

Concert Junction reports A B Palmer resumed work at the Boston Harness Shop Tuesday. Webb Robbins received a carload of heroes from the west last Wednesday. The Rovers schedule a return game with Sudbury on Feb 25. Maynard and I R Beharrell add a new house near Commonwealth Ave bridge. Charles Temple of Charlestown visited Albert J Hicks. William Wright and family sailed to Bermuda for the winter. W C Robbins returned from the west with horses. The Benefit dance was a success with many tickets sold. A Concord lodge delegation visited Prospect lodge of Waltham and enjoyed the degree work. A chimney fire at Patrick Keefe’s farmhouse was quickly controlled. Walter Clay suffered a boot-penetrating axe injury while driving a lumber team last week.

Rovers Sudbury Maynard. I. R. Beharrell Commonwealth Ave Charles Temple Charlestown Albert J. Hicks William Wright Hayward Place Barrett Mill Road Bermuda W. C. Robbins East Acton Concord Lodge No. 212 Prospect Lodge Waltham Patrick Keefe Acton Road Walter Clay Clay

Doubleheaders Saturday Night Promote Maynard Service

The C M and H rail line announces a Saturday night double header to Maynard at 7:80 and an extra Maynard to Concord Junction car at 16:00 if traffic warrants, continuing weekly while patronage holds. A special timetable will be published in this issue.

Concord Junction C. M. & H. St. Railway Maynard

For Sale A Small Barn in Concord Junction Mass

Local listing advertises a small barn in Concord Junction Massachusetts available for sale and suitable for vehicle storage or auto use. Classified under rural properties with contact by B. F. Howe for inquiries.

B. F. Howe Concord Junction Mass

Concord News Highlights Local Visitors and Events

Concord residents host friends from Somerville Waltham Cambridge and Reading over the holiday. Chatter includes plans for a bicycle shop opening and a dramatic club rehearsal of The Importance of Being Earnest for March 25 and 26.

Arlena Butters Cambridge Nellie Maker Walden St Edith Babcock Somerville Concord Friends Concord Dramatic Club Philip Harvey Oscar Wilde

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Marty Williams Ephraim Flint R. D. Donaldson Mechanics Building Chris. I. Miller William Veno Lagrippe Eben Daniel Davis Davis Farm Everett Maynes Peterboro Blanchard & Gould Heald Farm U. S Stephen Dane North Acton Hartwell & Hosmer D. C. Harris Lake Nagog F. H. Holden W. C. Conant E. H. Green C. N. Goward Dr. Stone Mr. Underhill Clarence A. Frost Europe United States H. P.N. Dahl MAIN Geo. H. Gutteridge Nasan Maynard, Mass Jack Frost Frost W. F. Litchfield Opp Mill American Powder Mills Fred Davis Entre Nous Whist Club J. Q. Blake J. H. Brown Fred Cook South George J. Raymond Washington R. H. Hall W. 8. Warren Pratt’s Mr. Warren George W. G San Stat Ca The Red Cross Moody St Waltham, Mass Ezit Walthas Concert Junction A. B. Palmer Webb Robbins Concord Herbert Hunt Lynn Washington Bessie Hunt May Duhig of Besse MeWalter Albert Rockwood Amherst Agricultural College Bessie Towle South Framingham Hattie Heath South Lincoln R. D. Willard Willow St Helen Donahue Charles Barnes Charles Evans J.M. Keyes Effie Saunders Reading M. Cox New York Cox J. W. van Dycke National Express Co Albany,n Mr. van Dycke Albany Whitcomb’s Andrew Raymond Cogstini Bristol Hill Keyes Walden Hall Walden Street Post Main Street Fice Tel
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