Maynard News A flurry of visits and local happenings
Maynard notes weekend guests from Miller's Falls Orange and Rockville Conn. reports of brush fires and a chains of social visits. many residents travel to lakes and beaches while post office vacations and local errands fill the week. Mark Kelly recovers from injuries and resumes duties at the freight depot.
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Mark Kelly
Miller's Falls
John Sexton
William
Gladys
Orange
Nellie Connolly
Charles Harvey
Rockville
Conn
O. C. Dreschier
Charles Ryan
Lottie
Nantasket Beach
George Stuart
Kenneth
Worcester
Stuart
Mary Whittaker
Joan Katvala
Main St
N. D. Wilcomb
Agnes Waldron
Christie
Main Stand
Michael Waldron
Salem Willows
Albert F. Conant
Littleton
Betsey C. Greene
Maynard
Charles J. McIntire
Mins
Kitty Mack
Lowell
Frank Hayward
Lake Boon
Walker
Winnie Connell
Concord
Fran McCarron
Joseph Clark
Cora O. Cambridge
Benjamin Brown
Marie Peterson
Mark Kelley
Mary
Revere Beach
James Barnett
Herbert
Connecticut
Frank Hibbard
John Wolf
Clementa
Marion
Marcella Sullivan
A. J. Coughlan
Francie
Marlboro
John Kelley
John Kerwi
Narracansett Pier
Barton to Oppose Gould for County Commissioner
Charles H. Barton of Melrose will run as the Democratic opponent to Levi Gould for county commissioner this year. Gould has held the office for many years and Republican dissatisfaction prompts Barton to wage a strong campaign. Gould's papers were circulated this week by P. J. Sullivan.
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Charles H. Barton
Melrose
Levi Gould
Gould
Republicas
Barton
P. J. Sullivan
Future Trends Reframe Farmers as Wealthy Land Owners
The passage contemplates a shift in how farmers are viewed, suggesting that in future years they may be termed the wealthy land owning class and thereby escape special solicitude.
Postmaster Walker Opens Postal Savings at Local Office
Arthur F. Walker takes office as postmaster and pushes the town to launch a postal savings system by July 27. The plan targets a large foreign population, aims to attract secret savings, and allows deposits from individuals over ten in various amounts with strict limits and tax exemptions.
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Arthur F. Walker
Maynard
Walker
Washington
Eite
United States
Maynard Cricket Team Loses Again in Central Mass League
The Maynard cricket club suffered another defeat by Fitchburg as they kept their winless streak in the Central Mass league. A committee was named to plan the annual field day on August 5 at the cricket grounds featuring a varied racing program.
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Maynard
Fitchburg
WANTS ANOTHER TERM Rep Edson Considers Ditching Sexboro Pact
Rep George W W Edson of Stow plans to use the new direct primary to ignore existing district agreements and seek another term. A Roxboro nomination dispute is noted, with concerns that altering old town accords could spark cut throat politics and threaten Edson's re nomination chances.
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Edson
Sexboro
George W. W. Edson
Stow
Rdvon
Roxboro
Rominatine
Rep
Boxworo
Rising Financier Seeks Mortgage on $300 Horse
A son asks his father to finance a $300 horse for $150 with a chattel mortgage and the old man muses, suggesting the boy should go into the loan and trust business. The exchange ends with a humorous pivot from horse trading to finance.
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Pop
Ray
W. J. Lampton
Lippincott's
Laundry venture eyes modern plant on Main Street
Clayton Hunt, promoter of Maynard Laundry Co., oversees repairs at the Main street building. About $4,000 in new machinery will be installed, using Harriman Co. gear from Hudson, to create an up to date plant. Hunt foresees $800 weekly work and pitches stock sales to local businessmen while proceeding with completion if funding lags.
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Clayton
Hunt
Maynard Laundry Co
Mainst
Harriman Co
Hudson
Taxes And Torture The Duke Of Alva S Tenth Penny Riot
A historical note on the Duke of Alva’s ten percent tax known as the tenth penny in the Netherlands. It imposed duties on merchandise and property, sparked widespread unrest, and led to executions before a temporary compromise was reached with Philip III.
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Alva
Spain
Duke of Alva
Netherlands
Philip III
McCarthy and Bayley Set for Senate Primary Fight
Democratic C F McCarthy of Marlboro and Republican Edwin A Bayley have filed under the new direct primary law and appear unopposed. The two former colleagues in the house have a history, with Bayley challenging after last fall's setback and McCarthy backed by notable supporters including John J Mitchell Roger Sherman Hour and Marlboro Mayor Shaughnessy.
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Rep
C. F. McCarthy
Marlboro
Edwin A. Bayley
House of Representatives
Rep. McCarthy
Hoar
Mr. Bayley
John J. Mitchell
Roger Sherman
Shaughnessy
Rep. Bayley
Ice in Persia Spurs Clever Water Storage Methods
The report notes plentiful cheap ice in Persia due to porous ground and scarce rivers. Persians make shallow pools protected by walls to form thin ice, then flood at night to grow blocks. The technique highlights ingenuity in obtaining ice amid warm sun exposure.
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Persia
Angeles Times
Dropping Into Wealth Weighs on Aviator’s Claim
An aviator asserts he fell into valuable property yesterday in a dramatic incident. The Washington Herald quotes him describing a plunge from an aerial vantage that involved a million dollar office building.
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Washington Herald
Two Percent Dividend Declared by RC A Directors
RC A directors declare a two percent dividend pleasing stockholders. A general sale expected soon to clear old stock and restore firm to prior strength. George Morse named assistant manager. Semiannual stockholders meeting scheduled for August 7. Gravel scarcity challenges street department suggesting possible stone crushing plant and steam roller use.
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The
RC A
George Morse
Parish Plans Lawn Party At St. Bridget’s
Large turnout at St. Bridget’s Church on Sunday as plans for August lawn party were discussed. Last year’s event was skipped due to dull times, but this year organizers aim for a memorable result with several committees named for general affairs entertainment music and coordination.
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St. Bridget’s
John Sheehan
Sylvester Sullivan
John Moynihan
Michael Cleary
Rose Hannon
John Garney
Henry Gilroy
A.A. Hilferty
Katie Powers
A. A. Hilferty
Jeremiah Kelley
Water Draw Off Lake Boon Affects Assabet River Traffic
Water from Lake Boon was drawn off to flush the Assabet river leaving the lake very low. The steamer struggles to land at wharves and motor boats require channels to reach the water. The lake will recover with springing springs and a little rain. cottagers face minimal inconvenience while lake recreation continues.
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Lake Boon
Assabet
Jeffries
Meeting Notes On New Laundry Company Support
Ten members attended the Business Men's association meeting held Tuesday evening in an informal session. A committee was formed to explore water issues and the sale of stock for the new laundry company, with William Litchfield and John McPherson named and a third member to be appointed. A separate committee will be appointed to arrange the society's annual outing.
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Harold and
Catherine Fletcher
Greenfield
Alonzo Warren
George Mead
Providence
Misa Ida Moore
North Adams
William McInnes
Fitchbore
George Stockwell
James Emmett
Watertown
Evelyn Ayotte
J. D. W. Chester
Connecticut
Harry J. Parmenter
Worcester
John McInnes
Business Men's Association
Wate
William Litchfield
John McPherson
Maynard Wins 8 5 Over Lincoln in Saturday Baseball
Maynard defeated Lincoln 8 to 5 on Saturday afternoon. Lin coln pitcher Hicks yielded to Maynard bats as Ryan starred with seven chances, two hits, two steals, Flood aided, and Sims-Wilder paired for Maynard while Hicks-Doherty worked for Lincoln.
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Maynard
Lincoln
Hicks
Ryan
Her
Flood
Sims
Wilder
Doherty
For Sale Open Box Buggy Trade for Hay
Open box buggy offered for sale or trade for hay. Contact C. J. Mahoney in Maynard Massachusetts to arrange.
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C. J. Mahoney
Maynard, Mass
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