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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1903
Page
2
The article recounts Dr Albert T Atkins of California Medical College claiming breathing wastes air and that lungs produce combustion. He proposes pocket batteries to supply electricity directly, arguing inhaling oxygen and nitrogen is wasteful and harmful. He praises the idea as a hygienic reform with great societal benefit.
The Enterprise notes Washington's reputation for integrity while lamenting the cold February birthday. It argues the nation might celebrate him more warmly if born in June or May, suggesting the date should consider all Americans, not just regional climate. It emphasizes his role as father of the country.
An account cites dramatic recovery of a sister with long heart trouble after using Dr Nervine and Heart Cure. The writer describes swelling, neuralgia, and episodes of distress, claiming the medicines halted decline and calmed nerves.
Marlboro items report Harry Noonan ill with pneumonia and Mrs A L Underwood recovering. New shoe repair shop opened in Franklin block. numerous guests visit Marlboro residents. stores and saloons closed for a legal holiday. Fund-raisers, committees, church events, and social clubs feature in town life with meetings at Marlboro Public Library and civic groups.
Arthur Andrews died Monday afternoon at his daughter Mrs. George B. Copeland’s home 118 Pleasant Street after a weeklong illness following grip. He was born in Warren Missouri on July 2, 1815, aged 87 years seven months and 21 days. He had trained as a tradesman in his youth.
Mr. Andrews moved to Marlboro in 1968 and lived there ever since. He gained a strong reputation as a fence builder and stood six feet three inches tall, the shortest in a seven member family. A lifelong teetotaler, he attributed his good health to abstinence. He cared for public matters and exercised his right to vote. Survived by widow of over 62 years, a son John R. Andrews, and a daughter Mrs. George B. Copeland.
Hudson beat Chicopee 35 to 9 Monday night amid a strong Marlboro crowd. Chicopee failed to compete as expected, while Natick topped P A C 36 to 19 with Ellsworth of Marlboro playing for Natick. Springfield downed Holyoke 18 to 12.
The Veteran Hook and Ladder association held its annual meeting Saturday at Pythian hall with a full supper catered by Gleason. Toastmaster Waldo Brigham presided as W. S. Frost Fred H. Morse Clarence H. Brigham G D Marshall and Charlie H. Andrews spoke. 40 people attended including guests from Milford when Alderman Barnes died and the gathering dissolved.
In Froebel hall the Colonial club hosted 35 children for a Children’s Day event. Mrs. Chester Curtis and Mrs. C. D. Hunter directed the prettily trimmed hall. Evelyn Howe Lewis Whitney Florence Bigelow Myra Barnard Mary Holyoke recited while five kindergartners sang. Mabel Leighton Lewis Stevens won prizes in peanut hunt and bean scrabble. Ice cream cake and bon bons were served. Committee: Mrs. H. F. Wilder Mrs. Walter Morse Miss May Stickney Mrs. F. E. Wilkins.
The Newman club held a Washington’s birthday musicale in G A R hall benefiting members. Solos from current musical comedies featured Esther Connor Minnie Cavanaugh Lena Cavanaugh Julia Hurley B A Hurley Mrs J C Murphy and Mrs Daniel Hartnett with strong chorus by Mrs Hartnett Minnie Cavanaugh Lena Cavanaugh Mary Cavanaugh Nellie O Halloran Agnes Barry B A Hurley Agnes McCarthy Esther O Connor Maud Egan and Mary A Murphy.
Elections held Monday evening across fire department companies produced new officers. Hose 1 chooses Captain David McDonald and Lieutenant Frank Madden with Clerk Thomas Pumphrey. Hose 2 appoints Captain John E Carey and Lieutenant David P Hayes with Clerk J J Bricken. Hose 4 fields Captain George HI Ball Lieutenant H W Angier Clerk Fred Rice. Ladder Co 1 selects Captain John A Harden Lieutenant D W Howe Clerk George Griffin. Combination Co names Captain W A Berry Lieutenant J I Aldrich Clerk W A Berry.
Montcalm lodge Knights of Pythias held a whist party and dance in Pythian hall Friday evening attended by about 50 couples. Miss Emma Goulet won the first ladies prize and M. DuHame took the gentlemen’s first honors. Mrs. Louis N. Boyle and Fred Beaudreau won the consolations.
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