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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
4
Published at Marlboro Mass Every Evening By The Enterprise Company office entered as second class matter August 26 1903 at the Post Office Marlboro Mass under the act of Congress of March 8 1879 Walter B Morse president Walter P Frye treasurer John H Lawton manager
An observer recounts four Maynard men visiting Concord to see local women, only to face 20 Concord youths hurling abuse and stones. An officer arrived and the aggressors fled, prompting a call for better manners and respect for the town’s young women.
Maynard column notes controversy over local water supply and booze. Reporters claim residents are well supplied and drinking patterns suggest little water or other drinks remain for the next day. The Hudson News column hints Concord liquor flowing after the last Maynard cars, drawing crowd interest.
Captain R. B. Peterson muster nine new recruits after medicals by Major Hart of Lincoln. Reenlistees include 1st Sgt. Mansfield and Priv. Crowley of Maynard. others named from Junction, Maynard, and Axel Lee. Expect full company before maneuvers in New York and Connecticut August 10 to 20.
The text notes Miss Li Man B and Mrs. W. Lee resuming duties after a Scituate vacation. Several families holidaying in Nonquit and Concord include the Grants, Barrets, Leiths, Baldwins, and Hepburns. Dr. Flavin and party travel to Dixby for a month while others attend lectures and club events.
The Enterprise reports growing uncertainty about which stores close on Wednesdays or Thursdays as June patterns vary. Some shops open on Wednesday yet others close, leaving proprietors and clerks unsure which outlets are open on which afternoons.
Concord Grange members attending Tuesday evening were pleased with a surprise program directed by Mrs. Abbie Smith. The program opened with a farce A Paper Match performed by Mildred Smith Bertha Love Norman Smith and Edgar Clark. Alice Cornell sang two songs and several readings followed before Lois and Evelyn Smith closed with a tableau Evening Prayer.
In the Observant Citizen column Concord readers learn of plans by Fat Men's club friends meeting in Lynn to acquire a live bull moose from Corbin Park Newport New Hampshire. The gift honors John M Keyes of Concord noted for resembling Colonel Roosevelt.
John J. Corham returning to his home on Lexington street collided with a tree after a wagon shaft broke. Three Boston visitors, unknown to Corham, were in the wagon. one man sustained serious injuries and was taken to Deaconess hospital for treatment. The others were not badly hurt.
Joe Hopkins pitched in shut out style for South Quincy, facing Concord as Brennan started for Quincy. Powers and Ryan sparked offense for South Quincy, while Loughlin and Falcon starred for Concord with solid defense and timely hits. Attendance was good as the South Quincy club showed strong form and a promising season ahead.
Concord Gun club members will compete at a North Leominster event sponsored by Clinton Gun club and registered by the Interstate Association for the Encouragement of Trap Shooting. The circuit totals 250 events with $20,000 in association support and numerous prizes for amateurs.
Mrs. Margaret Varley wife of Patrick Varley died at her Grant street home after seven weeks illness. A native of Ireland she lived 34 years in Concord earning wide respect as a devoted mother and neighbor. Survived by her husband two sons William and Thomas P and daughter Mrs. John H. Lawton, the funeral was held at St Bernard's with a high mass and burial in the family lot.
Assessors announce this year's tax rate at 14 dollars, the lowest since 1900, due to higher town valuation of 8 421 400 dollars. State tax rises to 12 125 dollars, county 6 673.39, highway 17 950, and town 99 040.23 totaling 118 018.12.
Inspector Malloy praised Concord fire crews after a Monday start in Walden woods burned about 208 acres. The blaze, likely started by boys, was fought until midweek with help from Lincoln volunteers and gypsy moth spraying machines. Damaged land belonged to several estates and featured mainly brush with some century old trees ruined.
A severe thunder shower struck Thursday afternoon damaging Alfred Curtis's Lowell farm near Concord. The barn 100 feet long with an attached silo and carriage shed burned after a lightning strike at about 3 PM. Horses and carriages were saved and cows sheltered in the pasture. Fire department arrived late to preserve adjoining buildings. Loss estimated at 5000 with partial insurance. The barn, built 66 years ago by the late Joshua Warren Brown, was regarded as one of the county's best.
John Brown A Fowler G R Leavitt John J Lapointe John C Smith Miss Lillian Clapp Mrs Vin cent Farnsworth Miss Olive Fobes Mrs Ann Graham Mrs Walter Pratt Miss Ruth Pike Miss Delia Redding Miss M Webber.
The engagement of Miss Boesto Hunt and T Alfred is announced. Miss Hunt, daughter of Ga W Hunt and Mrs Aunt, works in her father's office at the local B and M station. Mr Wilson, manager of Wilson Lumber Co, has gained prominence this season with a top Concord ball team.
Charlie Ganzel, famed former National League catcher, manages Makarias one of New England's best independent teams. The roster includes young Ganzel who may emulate his father as Concord prepares its strongest lineup for a key Saturday game against the visiting Makarias.
Acton Centre received a call on July 9 for a church fire. The Junction auto truck arrived within six seconds and, with chemical extinguishant, tackled the church roof and saved the building and nearby dwellings.
Edwin H. Wolf of New York joins A. Shuman & Co. as general manager of their retail plant. He trained at Rogers, Peet & Co. and ran their 44th Street store before moving to Shuman. Wolf brings extensive retail clothing experience and will oversee Boston expansion. Miss Rose Wrier had spent two weeks vacationing antivect.
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