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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
4
The Marlboro Mass weekly Enterprise lists its publication details, pricing and office address. It includes subscription rates of 81 per year and local advertising charges, with a note of second class matter status and postmark at Marlboro.
Mrs. A. A. Fletcher and family are spending a month at Sandy Point in Ayer Junction. Petsold of Lawrence has moved into the R. H. Damon cottage at 426 Main Street.
Abbie Elizabeth Haynes aged one died Friday morning in Concord Junction. Widow of Civil War veteran Hilas Haynes she is survived by a daughter Mrs Herbert Shepard and two sisters and a brother. Funeral held Sunday at 3 30 with hymns Abide with Me and Heaven is My Home. Interment in family lot Sleepy Hollow.
Local ad from F. L. Garland at Concord Jet offers cabbage plants for sale. Contact Tel 241-3 in Concord for details.
Thousands sleep in parks and squares after extreme heat. The city reports a 100 plus degree night with hospitals overwhelmed and several injuries. A 17 year old and a 20 year old face manslaughter charges in Leominster over a Fourth of July death from a stray bicycle bearing. A quiet wedding in Boston marks a rare bright note.
Houston Maine July 8 Congressman Llewellyn Powers resigns as a candidate for re election to Congress. He will finish his present term ending in March, citing ill health during the past few months. Fire destroys Camp Ossipee morning building at Lake Ossipee New Hampshire July 8. Loss estimated at 12000. Camp once a summer boys camp and winter school. All occupants escaped. Cause unknown.
Hartford reports the printers strike, begun September 14, 1905, will end after July 18 with all strike depots ceasing. Benefits had fallen from 11 dollars weekly for married and 9 for single to 9 and 6 respectively. Albany reports tuberculosis campaign will renew next month with exhibitions at county fairs under health department and State Charities Aid Society.
Anna Gould joined De Sagan London on July 8. Mme Anna Gould and Printe Helie de Sagan wed at a registry office in Henrietta Street, followed by a ceremony at the French Protestant church on Soho Square. The wedding was public.
C H Kelley reflects on the growth of the Patrons of Husbandry forty two years after its founding. He contrasts early movements with today’s leadership education and infrastructure and lauds the department of agriculture for its role and reach, noting rural schools and transport advances. He links co operation and the order to farming progress and public benefits.
Granges should keep doors open year round as bylaws lack summer vacation provision. Monthly meetings are advised all year to maintain interest and attendance. closing for summer harms engagement and requires several meetings in September to regain momentum. Keep the grange active.
The state system of direct legislation offers the grange a practical chance to aid the people. State Master Buxton urges intelligent, organized effort to guide direct action toward clear channels that reflect the people's will and address real needs.
Past State Master Gardner of Maine is seen as a likely Democratic candidate for governor this fall. Gardner says he would prize a nomination but has made no effort to obtain it and would do his best if elected to lead the state.
Miss Hite Lowden visits Millden this week while Mrs. Underhill heads to North Conway for the season. Edward Thorpe returns from Black Hall for summer. Miss Belle Davidson goes to Quissett. Locals Stedman Buttrick and family spend July in Ox Otterville, Florida. Olav Peterson welcomes a newborn son. Benson Harrington suffers heat collapse prompting Dr Titcomb to attend.
The usual service will be held next Sunday morning in charge of the pastor with the sermon titled God a Sun and a Shield. Evening services through August run 7 to 8 with the first half hour by the Society of Christian Endeavor and the second half hour with the same subject in charge of the pastor. Next Sunday evening the subject will be Character and Courtesy. Service in auditorium invites all cordial attendees.
Town leaders plan to empower constables to kill every unlicensed dog found and summon the owner to court. The measure comes as officials report over 100 unlicensed dogs roaming the town, known to constables.
George Pappas a 28 year old Greek immigrant died Tuesday afternoon attempting to swim beyond his depth near the Cheboygan cottage formerly the Dewey club cottage at Fort Meadow. Greek friends and local men tried to save him, including the Drummey brothers who dove repeatedly but were exhausted. Dr E G Hoitt ruled death due to prolonged time in the water. Pappas had worked in western shops and farms since arriving in the country four years ago. Funeral services set for Thursday at Gage's office with Maplewood burial.
South Sudbury sees visits from Rose Pollard and Ellins family while Joseph Howe and kin visit relatives. George Hunts store expansion for C. B. Grover. Mrs L Hunt buried in New York. Pickering horse accident injures her but no bones broken. Sudbury brass band thanks citizens for Fourth of July success.
Mrs tte S Bent entertained Mr and Mrs Geo woe and daughter Albert Hosmer a music instructor from Cochocton Ohio visits home on vacation Mr and Mrs Walter Felch visited Mr and Mrs Lucina Bent on Sunday Arthur A Dakin takes on a new role Lawrence Zerbel lands a job with Wm Filene Sons Boston and Mrs Zerbel plans to join him they will live in Boston Also Walter W Brett cites revisiting seed capital after last year’s ad campaign profits.
Concord’s Fourth of July observance featured an all day program with a parade of 25 floats and "horribles" units led by Samuel H Tuttle and others. Prizes were awarded for original outfits and local hits as judges viewed from Monument Square. Evening games and water sports followed with rain delaying some events, and the council faced Charlestown in Knights of Columbus play.
A partial ad list shows names including Walter S Adams Dr Elliot Jos E Flaherty Bertram Giles Huntt president H L Holt Kelley Mahaffy Edward Murphy J Parker Geo Wi Spa Theresa Capway Helen Fay Vincent club Anna Hansen Fannie Hunt Lena Futtle and others, with care notes and two mail entries.
Concord Massachusetts announces a new product or business move by pharmacist H S Richardson. The item notes the maker and location, signaling local enterprise in Concord.
A Boston train narrowly escaped disaster when heat caused rails to expand near Sudbury crossing on Tuesday. The 11.30 train slid along the track, the rails spreading enough to threaten a collision, but the wheels stayed on the rails and no one aboard was harmed. Foreman Bean arrived quickly to secure the line. Miss Sarah Richardson left Tuesday for Castine, Me., to visit Mrs. Mary Witherbee, formerly of Concord.
Classified item listing a housekeeping position at Mrs. Walter 8 Wood 11 Low ell Road Concord. Also notes a Jost-Umbrella with repaired handle to return to Bates House in Concord and a sale notice for a center town house lot near railroad, schools, and post office. Includes wagon for sale and farm implements from local dealers.
An advertisement highlights hammocks as the most comfortable resting device for summer. It promotes a broad, strong, ample range ready for sale at lower prices, promising superior comfort and choice for customers.
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