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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
6
The fragment lists names and offices including Walter B. Morse president Waren P. Pryr treasurer and a local district with Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford. It appears as a 1908 postal matter noting post office procedure and annual cost of one dollar per year three cents in postage.
Unclear text describes a millionaire’s death and ensuing months of contests and lawsuits among heirs. The fragment references bitter feelings and ongoing family disputes.
Quote-heavy fragment shows a speaker asserting personal and company pride, claiming the firm retains an honor while the individual enjoys distinction. It hints at professional identity and perceived accolades within a corporate setting.
A partial dialogue shows Lounger asserting reading ability as a barrier to entry and a judge objecting or moderating the statement. The exchange hints at immigration or eligibility debates within foreign relations discourse.
The fragment reflects on independence from praise or blame as power remains outside ego. It quotes Tennyson noting wisdom in doing work for the world without seeking approbation or fear of disapproval.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a mistaken supposition about inviting new door to dinner due to left meat. The exchange involves William and Al debating the fairness of dinner invitations after an error. No clear event or broader context is provided.
Article reports a curious incident where horses pat men on the nose causing surprise and debate over propriety. No injuries noted and local witnesses provided varied reactions. Courier Journal coverage notes public opinion toward animal conduct and local responses.
Fragmentary ad copy lists payment terms and rate notations for insertions. It mentions Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton Sudbury and asks to apply at a specified location. The legible portion references a canoe sale and advance payment.
Old Wright Tavern seeks boarders in new management era. Good rooms with board and reasonable rates attract lodgers in a historic inn setting.
Standing grass two gravimetric machines side delivery rake and tools offered at Lexington road address with telephone number. Also advertisement for green fly remedy for apples at 50c per gallon with special price at the barrel in West Acton cigar shop.
Bargain sale of The Manse Acton Centre property with 20 acres 100 fruit trees and seven rooms. Features include plumbing running water fireplaces and bath as owner goes away. Sold by jl-4t.
The St Bernard's parish annual lawn party on the grounds adjoining the church attracted a large, enthusiastic crowd. Children performed a play, a magician entertained, and a dancing program filled the evening. John Jennings led sports activities with help from Miss Sullivan and Misses Harrington, Brennan, Clahane, and others managing refreshments, candy, grab, and supervision. Surrounding towns joined in the festivities under Japanese lanterns.
The Concord Golf Club invites members to use the new clubhouse and six hole layout on Saturday July 4. Temporary greens total 2000 yards and a bogie 18 hole match is planned with a 1 30 luncheon at the clubhouse. Two tennis courts are also ready for use.
A Thursday blaze started by a local boy alight near a barn at Mrs. Frank Foss's residence. Firefighters arrived quickly, saving the barn from major damage while the rubbish pile burned down and was partially cleared.
The engagement is announced by Mrs. Alfred Cheney of Brookline. Louise Cheney is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cheney of Kingston North Carolina. Norman Wood is a Concord boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Wood of Lowell. He studied at Connecticut State Agricultural College after high school.
Following church reception and brief sermon on a Gift of Summer Fruits the ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be observed. The lecture preparatory will be given Friday at 7 46 subject On the northeastern shore of Galilee A Spring scene All are invited.
The Trinitarian church wedding of Mildred Smith and Godfrey Clark drew a large crowd. The ceremony featured a double ring service by Rev G A Tewksbury with Norman B. Smith as best man and a procession of bridesmaids and the bridal party. Afterward a reception in the church parlors and a wedding trip to New York, Hudson River, and Rhode Island followed, with extensive gifts reported.
James C. Melvin placed a large octagon marble baptismal font in the Trinitarian church auditorium in memory of his father Asa Melvin. The font features inscribed scripture and carved emblems, praised as a fine work of art and a useful addition for baptism rites.
A patriotic union service at the Trinitarian church corner Hubbard and Walden streets on Sunday July 5 at 7 30 pm invites all churches and citizens. National music will be featured with the church choir. Local pastors will be assisted by Murray Ballou town selectman Harvey Wheeler C F Bowers and Benjamin Moody in brief addresses. The Declaration of Independence will likely be read.
The Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal church plans a picnic on Saturday July 1 at Mons Olsen's farm on Westford Road near Middlesex School. A barge will depart Tuttle's Livery Stable at 10 45 for the grounds where refreshments will be available. A strawberry social starts at 8 that evening at the same site with free rides for all children aboard the barge.
A list of names marked as advertised letters including Alonzo Anderson Victor Daley Joseph J Wheeler Mrs J M Carr Mrs Clara W Harrington Miss Beatrice Nardini Miss Florence Whitcomb awaiting pickup at the post office.
The public playgrounds will operate eight weeks from 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 5 at both the Centre and the Junction. Miss Emma Clahane returns to head the Centre project with Mr Lane supervising older children. Miss Preston and Mr Bloomberg oversee the Junction. Programs include crafts, basketry, cross country hikes, swimming, nature study, and woodland self care.
A porcupine sought shelter in a tree behind The Sign of the Kettle Candy Kitchen on Walden street Saturday evening. Bert Lang helped capture the animal after Vanderhoof family members and William A. Stevens employees observed it wandering, with Lang pricked by about a dozen spines. The mystery of its origin remains unsolved.
At the St Bernard’s parish lawn party a tug of war between Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Columbus drew crowds. The Knights pulled the mark an inch and a half to their side and held it for two minutes despite being outweighted. Hibernians seek a return match soon. Also noted: Mr and Mrs John Ordway, Mr and Mrs John Cole, and Miss Gladys Knight of Beverly attended the Smith Clark wedding in town on Saturday.
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