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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
2
The people of St Michael's attended two large masses for Pope Leo XIII. The church front and altar were draped in black. Rev James Doran celebrated the early mass and spoke on the pope's death. Pastor Rev Thomas F Cusack preached an eloquent sermon at the 10:30 requiem mass.
Mies Nellie Balcom hosted her Sunday school class on River street Monday night. The event featured games, refreshments, and a guest list of young ladies including Hazel Sawyer, Bessie Locke, Caddie Brown, Lillian Jenneon, Carrie Seuss, Susie Gournsy, and Ruth Robbins.
The lesson explains Samuel’s search for Saul’s replacement, the Lord’s focus on the heart over appearance, and David’s selection as the future king. It notes Samuel’s fear, obedience to God, and the Spirit’s anointing, framing David as the first of three anointings and a type of Christ.
The Rice & Hutchins nine were defeated 14 to 5 by Concord E of DC Saturday afternoon. A large crowd watched as the visitors dominated from the start due to struggles by pitcher Dick Sawyer and miscues in the locals pitching. Matt Powers starred at third base with stellar plays while Kenney and Moran contributed solid work behind the plate and in the field. The game ended amid praise for the visitors and regret for the home team’s thin defense.
A rear end crash near Northboro injured thirty eight passengers with four seriously hurt. The Emuinct Guards special car collided with a regular Worcester Consolidated line car as air brakes failed to stop in time. Conductor Landry and Motorman McCarthy led the protection crew.
Maynard sees residents returning to work with Fred Sima Sr. at the mill and William Doherty joining the B. and M. railroad. The St Bridget second team plans a game in Lexington Saturday. A liquor seizure from the express team of S Kaplan leads to court action set for Concord on August 17.
A 800 strong audience packed Music Hall for three boxing bouts at the Riverside Social and Athletic Club meeting. Simeon Young and Tommie O'Donnell drew in six rounds. Joe Fortune and Young Bumblebee also fought to a draw amid fatigue and a Marlboro seconds dispute. Ike McLean quit in the 10th against Thomas Burns, Burns favored after referee and doctor found no foul, leaving Burns the decision and local curiosity over McLean's exit.
Boston and Maine Railway lists extensive daily and Sunday train times from Boston to South Acton Concord Junction Maynard Gleasondale Hudson Marlboro and other points with flag stop Whitman Crossing and Central Mass routes. Trains depart in morning noon and evening hours with many intermediate stops and Sundays listed separately.
The ad guarantees no risk when buying Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. If not satisfied after use, the undersigned will refund the money. Marketed as a universally successful bowel remedy, pleasant and safe. Carey’s Drug Store Marlboro, Lucia’s Hudson, DeLee’s Maynard store names listed.
Fragmentary timetable notes show trains and departures between Bromingham Mansfield Lowell Acton and North Acton with various times and Sundays schedules. The garbled text lists morning and evening departures and arrivals, including special Sunday services and connections to Acton and North Acton.
A dense rail timetable lists numerous departure and arrival times between Concord Hudson and surrounding stations, including Concord Jct Westvale Maynard Car Barn Stow Center Gleasondale and Hudson plus a continued Concord to Hudson section. Also an employment notice seeks live poultry from George A Dyer Marlboro Massachusetts with contact details.
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