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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
6
Concord visitors frequent town socials while many residents travel to beaches and summer spots. Local shops gain attention with Christie’s savings and new laundry methods drawing customers. water conduit work and street projects progress.
A five person fishing party from Chelsea was hit by a Concord Maynard Hudson streetcar near Westvale. Two men Sperbers and Louis Blatt were injured. two boys May Blatt and Reisman escaped. The horse and carriage were wrecked. doctors treated the wounded on the scene and at homes.
Town fans cheer a renewal of the Maynard versus Concord baseball rivalry on Labor Day as the Concord council and K of C committee consider bringing back the annual field day matchup. Past finances favored Maynard teams, but enthusiasm and gate receipts are rising with talk of a strong lineup and full backing if the deal closes.
Jay Gould of South Acton known legally as Mr Daniels drove up Main Street Saturday night when a gasoline tank leak caused a fire. The heat damaged the body of the car beyond repair though the machinery may be fixable. Charlie Ford towed the damaged vehicle home.
Frank Shesrs of Boxboro campaigns for the Democratic nomination for representative in the district. He reports little encouragement from Hudson, warning that Hudson Democrats who sidestep the current agreement will likely face consequences.
Henry Slater was arrested in Worcester Friday evening after avoiding a fine for illegal parking. Officer Connors subdued him and he will be held at Anemooridge awaiting further handling. Slater lived near the police station and had previously refused to pay the fine in installments.
Miss Jins Kimber aged 34 died at the Cullis home in Roxbury on Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon with burial after.
Bay Senuts head to camp at Pod Litheton next Monday for a week under Rev PN Rutan Congregational pastor. Boys will rise early, cook their meals, hike 15 miles for first degree, and learn Indian craft and observation while staying under careful supervision.
Joseph Reynolds a mill worker slipped from a raft of barrels and fell into ten feet of water. Samenel Hailey dived from fifteen feet to rescue him, followed by Chester Currier and Thomas Farrar who aided ashore. Both men were exhausted after the dramatic rescue.
A finance committee lawn party and food sale by the M. E. church drew large attendance and receipts. The afternoon sale at Loewe's block offered stock sold at good prices, while the evening lawn party at Noble Park featured tables, music, and short rides for a fee, with Maynard brass band performances and various volunteer organizers listed.
A heavy shower Thursday night did little to ease drought concerns and did not reduce vegetable or hay prices. The dry season kept fruit and produce prices high, with corn crops near failure in some areas. Names and places mention Concord and nearby communities amid reports of crop hardship.
Rexall Stationery box ads offer Rexall Pearl Tooth Powder at 1 cent from 25 cent price. Limit one purchase per customer due to loss. Date to remember unspecified.
Edward White wins a swim race against George Lynch at Lake Boon in a dramatic finish. Lynch collapses near Middlesex tabled area, White returns to Twilight club with Lynch, who is revived and reported well. The event includes community notices and local visits from Nellie Corcoran and Gilbertsville residents, with a for sale note: open box buggy.
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