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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1908

Page

6

Marlboro Beats Westboro In Wet Prospect Park Scramble

Marlboro edges Westboro 4 to 2 as Shamus OBrien and Daley spark the visitors with key hits. Leith holds Marlboro to four runs while Ainsmith and Kenney provide solid defense and timely baserunning despite a soggy field after a brief rain.

Prospect Park Westboros Westboro Riboro Jupiter Pluvius Old Bol Marlboro Shamus O’brien Fitzmaurice Plac T. F.mccarthy McCorrey Favreau Bill Leith Lawrence Daley Dorchester Invaders Leith Tim Kenney Tim Barstable Adverante Mullen Ainssmith Lowell Ainsmith Marcustry Burns Dowd Shamus Bruns Moran Peloquin O'Donnell Wall Donnelly Leithg Marcustry Brady O'onnell Wullen Ota Riley Kenney O'Brien O’brien O'Donnel Annamith Evans Favreat Cochituate

Ayer Donates 25000 To Aged Home Fund

F F Ayer of New York City, former Lowell resident, contributes 25000 to the Ayer Home for the Aged fund. In Holliston the 1 percentage Mass regiment reunion gathered at G A R hall with thirteen members present. Leominster officials prepare a meeting to vote on municipal lighting options involving Connecticut power and Massachusetts lighting firms. Fitchburg seeks space for 400 plus new pupils as repairs delay opening of Academy St school.

Lowell F. F. Ayer New York City Ayer Holliston G. A. R. Hall Leominster Connecticut Massachusetts Fitchburg St. School Committee On Publi Property

Edgcomb Makes First Town Visit in 17 Years

Arthur L. Edgcomb of Boston stopped in Lancaster on Thursday en route to Fitchburg for about an hour marking his first visit to the town in 17 years.

Lancaster Arthur L. Edgcomb Boston Fitchburg

Man Bitten by St Bernard During Berrying On Kaula Land

Gardner L H Hall went berrying on John Kaula land Monday and was bitten by a large St Bernard dog. Local claims a Kaula child released the dog for not leaving promptly. Hall required urgent medical attention from a doctor afterward.

Gardner L. H. Hall John Kaula St. Bernard Kaula Hall

Westboro Votes to Battle Pests and Approve Funds

After a Monday town meeting Westboro voted to wage war on brown tails and gypsy moths and appropriated 1550 for the effort. Of this amount 800 is designated for purchasing a spraying machine.

Westboro

Hudson J J Cronin Appointed Deputy of Court Marlboro

Hudson J J Cronin has been named deputy of Court Marlboro, F, of A. The appointment expands the court's administrative staff and supports ongoing legal proceedings.

Belmont Tragedy On Busy Tracks Claiming Life

Otto Koch of New York City was struck by a fast express train on the B and M Railroad tracks in Belmont. He moved to avoid one train but stepped into the path of another and was killed. He was 356 years old.

Belmont Otto Koch New York City

Death of 75 year old man found in Connecticut River

Waltham report says Joseph H. Oliver, 75, was found dead in the Connecticut River at Springfield last Saturday. He had been missing about a week, and relatives were unable to determine his whereabouts.

Waltham Joseph H. Oliver Connecticut Springfield

Debs Rally Prompts Worcester Chief's Fate Question

Worcester residents ask what will happen to Chief of Police David Matthews and the department as Eugene V. Debs Socialist candidate for president plans a talk in Worcester on October 9 with other socialistic speakers discussing the political situation.

Wicircester Worcester David Matthews Red Auto Eugene V. Debs Mr. Debbs

Brakeman Injured After Hat Catches Wire on Freight Car

James Timon of Athol, a B. and M. railroad brakeman, was dragged from a moving freight car when his hat snagged a telltale wire. He suffered a broken right hip and a gash to the side.

Athol—James Timon

Farmers Sign Contracts for Home Telephone Installations

Contracts signed by a dozen farmers to receive telephone service in their houses from New England Telephone and Telegraph Steph Cor on Monday. They will pay $31 per year.

Sutton New England Telephone & Tele- Steph -Cor

Clinton Hibernians Leader Patrick Coyne Resigns

Patrick F. Coyne steps down as president of the Clinton Hibernians after several years in the role ending his tenure with the club.

Clinton Patrick F. Coyne The Clinton Hibernians

Dog War Hailed Against Unlicensed Canines

Henry F Draper declares war on all unlicensed dogs as assessors count 400 in town and note fewer than 200 are out of reach of the dog man. The alert targets enforcement actions amid a canine licensing push.

Henry F. Draper

Electric car sprinkler service eyed by Leominster board

Leominster selectmen discuss a street sprinkling plan using an electric car sprinkler and seek cooperation from the street railway company.

Leominster

Hospital Fund Drive Boosts Care Through Tagged Donations

Day It is on Thursday evening and all day Friday every tag purchased helps the hospital directly to that amount. Fundraiser emphasizes that tag sales translate into direct patient care support and equipment purchases.

Indians Describe Flood Myth and Ark Passage at Avee-heilah

The Los Angeles Times recounts a Native American flood legend in which survivors rode a miraculous boat to safety. The story places a sacred ark near Avee-heilah and Qual-jo-para, with marked log remains and a belief that earth tipping caused the deluge.

America Avee-qua-lul Mountain Peak Pilot Knob Mexico Avee-heilah Los Angeles Times

Fashion notes from Sammner millinery trends stir Paris influence

Picturesque survey of 19th century millinery and dress details outlines the season’s styles. Net dominates hats with white net lingerie hats and bias bead accents. scarfed Directoire poke bonnets reappear with long hinge hatpins in jade, ivory, or jet. Outdoor wear favors silver grey, amethyst accents, and plum purples. Green and black color pairings appear in gowns and blouses. Ranges of collars, yokes, and waistcoats expand refurbishment options with Irish lace, cretonne, and various embroideries. Feathered handbags, white vanities, and wrist clutches complete a summer fashion panorama.

Directoire Paris Cretonne Morocco

Financial Benefits and Grange Membership Prominence

Special correspondence argues the balance of promoting financial benefits of grange membership. It notes that while many join for money, others stay for educational features, and financial incentives still aid sections with cooperative insurance. Emphasis on gains should remain to sustain growth and attract new members. W. H. Vary, Jefferson County, NY.

Grange Order Orange Insurance W. H. Vary Jefferson County N. Y

Authority of the Master in Grange Leadership

The master has broad authority within jurisdiction to rule on questions not covered by law. He must first decide such issues at the local grange level, subject to higher authority. This balance grants power while maintaining responsibility. Bays National Master Bacheloor.

Pomona Bays National Bacheloor

Grange Dispute Over Surplus and Sunday Law Move

Walcott grange in Wayne county with over a thousand members seeks guidance on handling a large treasury surplus and favors charity to poorer granges. Irondequoit grange in Monroe county with 4400 members begins steps to enforce the Sunday law closing saloons and amusements.

Walcott Grange Wayne County National Stockman Irondequoit Grange Monroe County

Drowning at Lake Boon Claims Boston Man

Philip Brown a 35 year old Boston bookkeeper drowned at Lake Boon while canoeing with Frank W Tripp They were capsized about 50 yards from a cottage in 25 feet of water Brown who never learned to swim sank quickly despite rescue attempts by several neighbors and medical staff The accident is ruled accidental and is the first drowning at Lake Boon in five years Brown worked for Blake Knowles Co for 12 years and was unmarried

Philip Brown West Newton St Boston Lake Boon Brown Blake & Knowles Pump Works Cambridge Mr. Brown Trippy Walter ©. Brown Eddie Stanton John Peters Hudson George Felton Fred Marseilles N. M. Hunter F. A. Rich Maynard BE. G. Hoitt F. A. McGill Tripp Halifax Blake & Knowles Co

Down East Ocean Trips Spark Busy Summer Travel

Eastern steamship lines report record summer traffic with full passenger lists and early stateroom bookings. Kennebec division enhances Sunday service on the Ransom B. Fuller route from Union Wharf to Bath and Popham beach, while International division launches the turbine ships Governor Cobb and Camden with 9 a.m. departures to Portland Eastport Lubec and St John.

Eastern Steamship Company Portland Eastport Lubee St. John N. B International Rockland Bar Harbor Bangor Popham Beach Bath Augusta Kennebec Ransom B. Fuller Union Wharf Pemaquid Boothbay Harbor Boston Governor Cobb Camden Lubec

August Woman's Home Companion delights readers

The August issue of Woman's Home Companion offers a lively mix of stories, fashion tips, and features for women. It spotlights household advice, readers’ letters, and entertainment ideas aimed at modern households and civic life.

Woman's Home Companion Woman’s Home Companion

August Woman's Home Companion Preview Promises Summer Readings

The August edition offers stories and illustrations by Temple Bailey Juliet Wilbur Tompkins Marion Hill Ruth Wilson Herrick May Isabel Fisk Clinton Dangerfield Harvey J. O'Higgins and artists Orson Lowell Alice Barber Stephens Charlotte Weber Ditzler. It features practical pieces on Sleep and Re-Creation Garden in August summer salads and meat substitutes by Fannie Merritt Farmer Christine Terhune Herrick Grace Margaret Gould and Sam Loyd puzzle page for women readers.

Temple Bailey Juliet ‘Wilbur Tompkins Marion Hill Ruth Wilson Herrick May Isabel Fisk Clinton Dangerfield Harvey J. O'Higgins Orson Lowell Alice Barber Stephens Charlotte ‘Weber-Ditzler Doctor Hale Fannie Merritt Farmer Christine ‘Terhune Herrick Grace Margaret Gould Sam Loyd

Red Men lodge dedicated with chiefs in North Attleborough

The new Red Men hall in North Attleborough was formally dedicated Friday afternoon. The 44 by 112 foot building seats over 500 and features paintings on the walls along with a banquet hall reading room smoking room and reception rooms.

North Attleborg Red Men

Damon Named for Senate Race in Framingham District

Major H. W. Damon is mentioned as a Senate candidate to succeed J. H. Vahey after Vahey completes two terms in the upper branch. The district leans Republican by a large margin and current signs suggest few will match Vahey’s record.

South Framingham H. W. Damon Senate H. Vahey

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Marlboros Marlboro Ab Vicinity News Chosen Few Mons Gene DE Pontac the Grange 3. W. Darrow Chat N. Y New York State Bryant & Stratton Commercial’ School Boylston Street Cae H. E. Hibbard Boylston ST Boon
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