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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
7
A study of telephone trouble explains how faults in switching, cables, and poles arise in a vast network. It notes most issues are solved without subscribers noticing, yet some faults only appear to users as missed signals or failures. The New England company urges prompt trouble reporting to speed repairs.
Peter Badsett of Templeton faces a charge of abandoning a pig and failing to provide food shelter or protection. He allegedly kept the animal about a week. The case is postponed to Friday for further action. Weathered notes report charity use for the John Gould homestead to aid Worcester County minors and a rent-cutting protest in Boston.
In Westboro two or more intruders tried to enter several buildings at Lake Chauncy park area but were spotted by owner Mr. Comisky who rushed to the scene. The men fled the scene and are believed to still be fleeing as he gave chase.
In Athol a timber group warns of higher prices if snow is scarce for hauling logs, while Royalston faces assessor troubles amid a property dispute rumor. Mrs Howard Norcross sold 105 acres of lumber land for 7100, assessed at 500. officials give no clear answer when questioned.
In West Brookfield residents urge the B and A railroad to restore the 6 41 a m Worcester service now 7 35 a m with a 54 minute delay. Milford Templars plan January 30 anniversary exercises for Dr C W Albro a noted order member with two peers in the nation. Leominster women in the Thursday club mark birth anniversaries with social visits and friendship tokens.
Waltham plans a state convention for April 19 with Epworth league designating Watchecity for Patriots Day and Gospel clubs of Massachusetts also meeting that day. Weston offers prizes to students for brown tail moth essays as the pest thrives. Natick names William Cutler for division commander of the S of V with a Feb 11 convention. Athol police split a domestic dispute at Eustace Knipper’s home after Mrs Knipper locked him in a cellar and he filed a warrant for assault.
A fragmentary local column notes the Connecticut Supreme Court will soon hear a case involving gowns for reporters and clerks. Cleveland police plan to use shower baths to sober intoxicated citizens before trim. Between July and November 1907 US revenue rose to 180 785 800 compared with 424 400 for the same period in 1906. A Cleveland couple abandoned their baby on a streetcar, and the infant was cared for until the frantic father arrived. Lackawanna Railroad orders clerks at Bereton Pa to avoid erasing on books due to tuberculosis risk. A fire destroyed a Hast Peoria Illinois house once used as a schoolhouse and previously home to a prima donna Emma Abbott. A Riverside New Jersey dance left a girl with a badly broken arm from a fall on the floor. A surgeon calls it the worst fractured elbow he has treated.
Florence Roberts stars as Zira on tour and is praised for her performance. New works include Bridge with stars Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon and The Great Question featuring Jessie Bonstelle. The Prince of Pilsen roals with Madge Lessing in Paris. The Intruder by Thompson Buchanan to be produced by William A. Brady. Vaudeville features Grace Van Studdiford Camille D Arville and Helen Bertram. Sam Bernard to star in a musical with book by Harry B. Smith after contract end. Lilian Albertson stars Paid In Full alongside Ralph Delmore and Hattie Russell.
Secretary Shields of the New Orleans water board owns a spaniel that loves catching bugs and delivering them to the yard for chickens. A Missouri man sent his overalls to the laundry with his watch left inside. the watch survived the wash and still keeps good time. Mrs. Schiller of Manayunk Pennsylvania bought a life size Venus statue, placed it in the parlor, and after her husband came home late the statue was found smashed. A Greenfield Missouri resident recalls his dog bringing two preachers home two plump chickens and then sleeping by the door.
Panels of deep tucks appear at the bottom of evening gowns with embroidery visible beneath. Braids including Soutache and flat silk braid dominate street and house costumes, while tailored shirt waists return alongside the trotteur skirt in simple lines. Shaded satin velvet trims and corded silk borders finish cloths in black, per the New York Post.
Short aphoristic observations on human nature from a Chicago News column. It notes that self-interest and vanity shape judgment and fate, warning that those who seek reward or praise may miss the moral point.
The note offers cautious maxims about patience and faith in humanity. It warns against assuming rapid results from effort and against condemning others for missteps. It counsels resilience, modesty, and avoiding cynicism toward charity despite past disappointments.
The national and state granges discuss the initiative and referendum as a check on legislature. Oregon and Ohio show practical uses, with 5 percent petition triggering a public vote, and Oregon’s 3 to 8 percent example proving the method. If lawmakers truly represent the people, the device may remain unused.
About 1 200 attendees at the Kenton session as 22 new granges formed and fresh accessions joined existing bodies. The treasurers report shows resources at 23 788 905 dollars. procurement included 64 tons of twine worth 12 000 dollars and 21 000 dollars of fertilizer. Proportional representation was adopted with delegates per county and extra delegates for larger paid up memberships. two delegates cannot come from the same grange. The state master’s salary rises to 100 dollars plus 2 50 a day and expenses. The Grange backs county local option forestry pot measures and direct US Senate election, and supports road-law uniformity funding shares. Next year’s meeting is set for Columbus.
The resolution calls for a uniform public accounting system for all public accounts and for all entities under special privilege to keep books and records per government standards. It notes Germany’s parcels post and posts a large postal surplus. Obituaries note Jabel Robinson and 85 year old A E Dodge, with Massachusetts Grange membership and influence cited. report ends with J W Darrow.
Rev W C McCaughan of Holy Rosary church has paid 23000 toward the 130000 cost over three years. Only 5000 mortgage remains on the church stock and debt.
Detailed timetable notes for Concord Maynard Hudson routes with daily and Sunday times. Connections at Hudson Concord Junction Maynard and other hubs link to Boston Worcester Framingham and Worcester lines. Special charters available and office contact for Maynard operations.
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