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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
6
Advertisements for this column may be left at H L Whitcomb's and must be paid in advance. Rates are 10c a line or any portion of a line per insertion. Allow 6 words to a line. Ads read in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury.
Property at 12 Lawes Brook rd Concord Junction includes six rooms a bathroom a stable and one acre of land with fruit trees priced at $2600 with easy terms. Apply to Charles B. Brown 91 Main st. jy12-41.
A child observes tar bands on trees to repel insects and asks how bands protect people, noting a man with a mourning band on his sleeve and wondering if insects might crawl up his other arm. The London Globe records the quizzical moment.
The record notes Mohammed born about 670 in Mecca, son of Abd Jwaal of the Hashim clan and of the Koreish tribe. It estimates his number of followers at one (incomplete).
Concord reports a busy Fourth of July with Co I troops at Camp Whitney Framingham and visits by residents to support the men. Fireworks at Maynard and Lexington park drew crowds despite rain. many locals traveled to Framingham and Martha’s Vineyard. Local residents, shops, and families plan summer trips, new cars, and home moves as weather and events reshape daily life.
Recreation is essential for good health giving tired minds and bodies relief. The mentally inclined should seek pastime on golf links tennis courts or in gardening while laborers need mental diversion and both groups require fresh air and rest from regular work.
The report lists other bonds and securities pledged by OW, excluding stock holdings, detailing the types and amounts as part of the organization's asset disclosures.
The Monday night meeting was called to order by temporary president Murray Ballou. A B Hitchcock Jr. was named chairman, Miss Mildred Edgarton secretary and Edward Loughlin treasurer, elected for the ensuing year. Officers may appoint a membership committee and a ways and means committee. About 200 members attended.
The pastor’s Sunday morning sermon centers on Psalm 23 with a note on moral courage from Daniel at the vesper service. A collection for the Boston Seamen’s Friend Society is planned. Friday evening features a study on the Thessalonians titled What Kind of Christians Were They based on 1 Thessalonians 1 2 17 20 and 4 18 18.
John J. Lawlor and his father T. J. Lawlor of Maynard fished on the King Philip with 200 others aboard. Rain and lightning limited the catch to 14 fish.
Four members of the Old Concord post Grand Army of the Republic marched in the July 4 parade at the Junction. They were M. J. Hatch James Munroe A. R. Maker and Geo Bowker.
Last Monday Concord opened summer playgrounds under Miss Emma Clahane and Walter O Connell. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm with a 90 minute noon break. Activities include sewing folk dancing long walks for older children and a hoped for large attendance. Also rental ad and lost items noted in brief.
Edward Brennan skipped work to fish on the river. He struggled until spotting a pickerel near a rock and catching it with his bare hand. He now believes hands beat a fishing line.
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