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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
6
Old Colony Trust Co. defeated Concord Junction 7 to 4 in ten innings after a rally in the second inning and late push. Davidson pitched for the Simps with 21 strikeouts, while Severens fanned 10 for Old Colony. five Simps errors helped the visitors win.
Practice will be held on the play ground Thursday evening at 6 p m. Every regular player should report in uniform and addition material is urged to come out. The larger the squad the better and more representative the team. The refreshment stand on the field supports the team and should net a few shekels weekly to pay expenses.
South Acton notes a Universalist picnic at Lexington park on Tuesday July 23 with departure from South Acton at 8 45 a m all invited and usual rates. Local items include family visits and work on Water mains along lower River street with digging done.
Sunday a very fine sermon by Rev M Batt of Concord Junction on the text And All the People Said Amen. Regular prayer meeting Friday evening at 4 30. Christian Endeavor Sunday at 4 30 with leader Walter French. Mr Crossland preaches Sunday morning. Next week Wednesday the Men's club plans its annual lawn party on the grounds of A Merriam on School street.
Davidson, a bona fide employee of Old Colony Trust Co., is praised for his favor with fans as the team reports strong batting averages. Capt. Forgen tops the squad with .480 and 11 runs, followed by W. Reilly at .461 and 9 runs. Delaney shines at first base, while Delane and Ryan post .333. Marlboro Lincoln and Bedford loom for upcoming dates as booster funds grow.
Despite heat the Mothers Outing hosted by the W C T U at Mrs Waywood's drew about thirty adults and many children. Attendees enjoyed shaded grounds, hammocks, and a program including a talk on child care by Mrs Rolfe, a converted Jew promoting books, a piano solo by Miss Andrews of Boston, and a W C T U quartet. Mr Clapp photographed the event as cake and ice cream closed the day.
Arthur Goding will enter Columbia University in the fall and Alexander Bresth will enter MIT in Boston this fall. Miss May Flagg has returned from Nova Scotia, Stanley Hall is much improved and can ride out in the auto. The lawn party at Acton Centre on Tuesday evening drew a large number from here.
Miss Mildred Shattuck age 17 and her mother Mrs. Shattuck aged 38 died within hours of each other after Mildred’s year long Bright's disease illness. The family, recent Townsend migrants, faced a community shock as the mother consumed carbolic acid following the daughter's death. A double service was held at the Baptist church with Rev. C. L. Pierce. burial followed at Mount Hope cemetery.
In West Acton a parish plan advances after negotiating the purchase of land on Massachusetts Avenue for a chapel set to be legally finalized in about one month. Rev Fr Browne will lead the parish to commence construction with broad religious community support and potential material help from other faiths.
Local printer advertises business stationery cards and flyers for summer sales and various commercial work with prompt service and quality.
Notice that Marshall P. Glover has been appointed administrator with the will annexed of Mary R. Glover of Concord Middlesex deceased. He has given bond and calls all creditors to exhibit claims and all debtors to pay him. Concord Mass.
A compact quotation from Herbert Kaufman urges turning knowledge into action. The line emphasizes practical application and usefulness beyond possession.
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