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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
8
Bedford members of Co 1 of Concord returned Sunday from the annual camp. The Mass legislature recently prorogued provided for a life saving crew to be located at the Concord river area between Concord and Billerica where nearly 2000 people camp. The General Court action is commended for safety of river campers.
The body of Charles Duffy of Roxbury was recovered after three days of river searches. A dynamite charge was exploded along the river to raise the body, found near Carlisle Bridge and turned over to Bedford police. Medical examiner cited a skull fracture from a water impact during a dive. A funeral service was held at Jeoph’s church in Roxbury with Bedford friends in attendance.
Mrs Lyman Cole died at her Fletcher avenue home last Sunday morning at an advanced age of years and 9 days. She leaves two: Quincy G. Cole and Miss Cole. The funeral was held from the home with Rev David officiating and interment followed.
Dindies dominated the game last Saturday with sharp fielding and solid hitting. Viano and Johnson led the action in the box while Murphy and Kelley contended for key hits, and Bedford's error was the only blemish for the locals.
Bedford's baseball squad has improved, plans to face tougher local nine s after last Saturday's game. Next Saturday the Bunting A C of Lowell visits for a clash, with Lincoln Min Minute Boys and T R T's also on the slate. Support Newton Newkirk and the team to boost communal baseball spirit.
The Acton town records project seeks family Bible births marriages and deaths prior to 1850. Residents with relevant Bible entries are asked to lend them to the town clerk or allow copying at home with prior notification. Names acknowledgment and careful custody are promised in the published NEHGS volume.
A note expresses thanks to those assisting in completing Acton Vital Records. The message highlights appreciation for the courtesy of people providing help to finalize the records.
Acton Grange held a large lawn party despite threatening weather on town grounds and the monument. A Maynard band played 20 pieces and a 75 couple town hall dance followed to midnight with Star orchestra. The event featured lanterns, lights, candy, ice cream, cigars, and a model high school building donation, with a torch light parade and speeches marking the dedication. The night drew a strong turnout and reported promising net returns.
Mrs Henr Noyes travels to Yar mouth N S for weeks stay. Mr and Mrs George Parmenter of Cambridge visit Mrs Etta Bent. Miss Gertrude Stone visits Hyde Park friends. Miss Frances Leggett guests at F E Bent’s. Grange lawn party attracted many with rain-free supper then hall dancing. Mrs Leon Hawes spent part of last week in Salem. Mr and Mrs William Bulls host their daughter from New York. Mrs Charles Kenyon and Miss Alice Kenyon proceed to New
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