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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
2
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Debate over elimination of the party enrollment clause in the new primary law suggests conditions will improve this fall. Supporters argue secrecy and independence are better protected while preserving cross party participation. Critics note independent voting remains limited to a single ticket and primary participation depends on voter interest.
A drowned clergyman Rev Howard Pingree of Norwood gave his life rescuing a girl in the Annisquam river. The passage also surveys Congressman Deitrick’s foot tour on campaign costs and the Progressive party’s stance on prohibition and party realignments ahead of state and national contests.
Elizabeth Binks acted as hostess at the home of her parents the Sélectman and Mrs Frank Binks to honor a fifth birthday. Relatives gathered for games and refreshments and gifts included a gold ring set with rubies from her parents. Attendees included Richard Archer George Gould Albert Gould Evelyn Gould Marion Cole Dorothy Smith Ruth Worship Gladys Binks Florence Matlinson Sadie Matlinson Ellen Morris Harriet Naylor Mildred Axford Mildred Dyson Ruth French Ruth Wilson Helen Baron Gladys Baron Anna Thane Dorothy Morris Gladys Smith Ruth Broadbent.
On Saturday afternoon a crowd of local baseball fans watched Hudson's strong aggregation defeat Marlboro with ease. Several townsmen could match Hudson's performance if Marlboro's management offers a suitable guarantee.
The National band performed on the R. C. Summers lot to an immense gathering. St. Alban St. George's church members aided by a committee chaired by EB. R. Toop distributed tonics cigars and ice cream.
Congressman John Jacob Rogers and his secretary X A De lisle met constituents at the Lowell selectmen's rooms Saturday afternoon from two to five. Rogers began a district tour, planning to spend a few hours in each place and expects it to take over a month. He is described as popular and an ideal official, with the opposing Democrat seen as needing courage.
The Boy Scouts depart Monday for Long Pond Littleton to camp. Daily routine features scout work wood craft signalling life saving first aid outdoor cooking and related camp life under Scout Master Rev. Frederick N. Rutan. Participants include James Waton Jr George Peterson Leon Whitney Ernest Cahoon Albert Drechisler Gavin Taylor Sr Roland Davis Ernest Lawton Aeres Dunlop and Lauri Williams.
A horse belonging to Otto Geers of Stow frightened while loading hay in Acton Street, Acton, crashed through a wire fence and into a wireless outfit owned by John B. Kelly. The mast and wires were torn down and will be rebuilt immediately.
Mike Poldotski a wet finishing department worker at the mill suffered a painful hand injury when a barrel of wet flax slipped and nearly severed his third finger on the right hand. He received care from Dr Ead ward Flaherty. The note also mentions upcoming union services at local churches led by Rev A Morrill Ostood and a four service series beginning Aug 8 at the Congregational church.
NTNU E. Walker, the retiring point master, received a handsome traveling bag from post office clerks last week. James Farrell presented the gift and Mr. Walker responded with feeling gratitude.
John Peterson Walter R Peterson and Dr C L King attended the annual state tournament of the Mass Trapshooters association held in Worcester Friday and Saturday under the Worcester Sportsman club. The two latter participated in the shoot.
William Sweeney suffered a dislocated right thumb while catching a fly ball in a Lincoln street rear lot. The injury will force him to take several weeks off from play.
The Riversides routed the Outlaws 23 to 5 at John A Crowe park on Friday afternoon. Pitcher Wilder was unhittable for the Riversides while the batteries included O'Brien and Penniman. For the Outlaws, Graham and Kierstead toed the mound. Fay Graham Roy Harriman and Warren Robbins attended a Crescent park picnic in Rhode Island Sunday hosted by the Providence agency of Indian Motorcycles.
Arthur J. Coughlan sold a parcel on Prospect Street to Archbishop Evdokin Meschersey of New York City. Papers will pass in a few days for a frame church mission to serve the Russian Orthodox congregation, led by Rev. Jacob Griergorieff of Boston.
A three nights lawn party begins Thursday evening under St Bridget’s parish. The event on the parish allotment offers an attractive program with entertainments and games for attendees.
The Grange will observe children's night after their Tuesday meeting with committee members including Mrs. Elizabeth Hodges Mrs. Emma Morse Mrs. Annie M Jordan Mrs. Eva M Frye Mrs. Mary Lawton and Miss Grace Sweeney.
At a recent meeting the association voted to clear underbrush to build a baseball field and tennis courts behind the association hall. A large clearing by the lake will provide ideal playgrounds and work began in the field earlier this week.
The Maynard Trust Co shows steady growth with deposits reaching $275,000 last week. Analysts predict deposits near $200,000 in the near future as the bank solidifies its town niche.
Frank Thompson, conductor of the Lowell and Acton Street Railway, plans an excursion to Canobie Lake New Hampshire on August 21. Thompson organizes these trips with attention to patron comfort, likely attracting a large turnout. Miss Edith Wolfenden is staying two weeks at Hough's Neck Quincy.
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