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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
8
Fire alarm from box 41 at 8 20 Monday evening reported a blaze at Bates property in Littleton. Central fire brigade arrived within about 20 minutes covering 10 miles and saved the house though barn was burned with loss estimated around 200 dollars after lightning struck the barn cupola igniting hay and setting a 25 foot section ablaze.
A horse owned by Frank ng became mired in a hidden cesspool on Horace Tuttle’s lawn in Hubbard. The mower, driven by Mr. Loring, broke through rotten planks after 23 years unused. Shovels and ropes aided the rescue, with the horse freed by lifting and pulling.
A fire at a Walden street house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. George Dwelly was put out with about 10 dollars in damage. Harry Saunders reported smoke reaching the fire station and Albert mg on the roof used a chemical to extinguish the blaze. Cause undetermined. The department arrived promptly and responders acted efficiently.
Wilson, injured in a Bedford motorcycle crash late Sunday, remains in a very soft condition at Deaconess Hospital. He was unconscious for 48 hours. Heaney, who was with him, is convalescing.
A note on diverse wedding customs notes Walon parts of Australia and America where the groom greets the bride’s relatives with a buck or a loan as a welcoming gesture into the family. The practice appears in a New York Times quotation.
Concord LORALS lists advertising rules and rates for short lines. Items include for sale a two horse farm wagon by A Wenner and Stanley engine parts sold by Mrs C K Pranks. Indoor to let an apartment on Walden Street with rent $25 through Prescott Keyes.
A roundup of residents and visitors from Concord and nearby towns includes Miss Louise Flint visiting Mattapan, Edward Torrey vacationing in Groton, and Katherine Misher at Plymouth for two weeks. Many families and workers take coastal trips to York Beach, Nahant, and Waltham. a chimney fire at Mrs. Frank Foss Walden is quickly controlled. Events include Jitney buses to Lake Walden, Y M C A attractions at Junction, and town staff on vacation from the Concord National Bank and local offices.
The Clemenceau Case opens the program this Saturday with photoplay productions at Association Hall. Next Saturday William Farnum is set to appear in another feature. The management has lined up numerous other attractions for picture lovers.
The pastor leads morning and evening services next Sunday at 10.46 in the auditory and 7 in the chapel. He continues the summer series with A Basket of Summer Fruit in the morning and Christ in Me in the evening. Friday at 7.45 features The Parable for the Average Man as the special topic.
A Wa tham visitor swam at Lake Walden Sunday around 11 am when cramps pulled him under twice. Nearby youths, swimming nearby, reached him as he neared another submersion and helped pull him to safety.
A Massachusetts federation debate on woman suffrage provoked strenuous protest by anti suffrage members. Delegates, arrivals, and notice gaps skewed votes, while critics argue the process misrepresented clubs and exploited procedural tricks. Observers note similar California actions and warn of broader political consequences. Local updates include names of noted club leaders and upcoming social events.
Mrs. Mary Ryan widow of Charles Ryan passed away Saturday at the Hugh Cargill Home in Concord where she had resided five years. Born in Ireland she had lived in Concord for many years. Burial was in St Bernard's cemetery with bearers Thomas Pendergast Hugh Ryan Michael McGuirey and Leslie Keyes.
Concord Grangers held a twilight picnic Saturday evening at J. 8. Wilson farm on Main Street with about 50 members attending. The event featured games contests music and a firefly dance by the young ladies. Guests brought basket lunches supplemented by ice cream and punch managed by Mrs. Belle Lawrence.
Miss Etta Dickson formerly of Concord and now in Sierra Madre California married Joseph B Seguin of Alhambra at Sierra Madre last Wednesday. Miss Marion Moody of Concord sister of the bride served as maid of honor.
The notice lists advertised letters for Bailey Carriagege Co Despulewic Jr Slate W C Somerville Miss Mabel W Simpson Mrs C H Tassey and others at the local post office.
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