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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
4
An OCR fragment shows a Marlboro Massachusetts notice for a local publication at 151 Main Street with pricing listed as $1 per year and monthly 28 cent rates. The readable text indicates an at domicile distribution model and periodical publication details.
Mrs Peterson hosts visitors from New York as Miss Margaret OConnell cares for Mrs Obleigh at Boxdoro station amid local tenement discussions over electric lighting.
Report describes a maritime mishap near Rockland where lifeboats filled with water as passengers crowded aboard. Durkee was rescued and taken to the City of Belfast then Boston. Acton lodge and residents are invited to a fishing party down the harbor on Tuesday August 6, with the express train stopping at 6 a.m.
A legendary Irish tale recounts a feud between a major and a lawyer. The major’s rage escalated after a storm wrecked the lawyer’s house, bricks tumbling along the tracks. The major then demanded the bricks be returned or he would escalate to legal action.
The readable text shows garbled dialogue about a man and a cut, with unclear context and no identifiable names or events to anchor a proper summary. The piece lacks coherent details to describe a definite incident, person, or place.
A fragmentary OCR passage shows notices about payments, rates, and ad terms. It mentions advance payment, rates for lines of a newspaper insertion, and a $30 monthly wage with board. Also references a house for rent opposite the post office and a lost book notice under Acts.
Local notes from Concord record visits and extended stays in nearby towns. Mrs. Cross and Frances Paige travel and guests visit relatives in Hingham Roxbury and Marlboro. Rev. Loren Macdonald travels to Richmond Maine for August with family. Mrs. Peterson undergoes appendectomy at Deaconess Hospital and recovers well.
Sam, after a heated quarrel with Alice, defeats a would be robber at his home station. He chases the thief but gives up due to burdened clothing, plans to visit with chocolates and square up tomorrow. Concord Grange hosts a day at Central Pomona with parlor games, music, and a historic gavel presentation.
A reflective piece urges gratitude for life and the chance to love work and play. It extols looking to the stars, valuing possessions, and seeking the best of them while condemning falsehood and meanness.
The wedding of Miss Marion Wheeler and Ralph Robinson was a quiet affair on the piazza with only family present. The bride wore white crepe and the groom served as best man in Concord. a reception followed before the couple planned to reside in Worcester.
Norman Smith faced a random party of 25 friends who arrived Saturday evening at Punkatasset farm. They enjoyed music and refreshments as Frederic Hart presented Smith with silver mounted military brushes for his 20th birthday, and his parents added a handsome ring as another keepsake.
Framingham historical society members and guests rode to Concord and Lexington to visit historic sites including the old cemetery battlefield Mer riams Corner and Sleepy Hollow. D A R members joined for tea then continued to Lexington and home via Wal tham and Newton. A separate item notes Chief William Craig and Mrs Craig and two girls attended a police association outing at Nantasket. One man suffered a broken rib a cut on the chin and a bruised wrist after an incident described in the report.
Quincy and West Quincy held their own as Joe Hopkins starred for the visitors. Mulhern pitched well for Concord but the visitors prevailed in a tight contest with Fallon Powers and Hopkins delivering key contributions.
A local sports column highlights Joe Hopkins as a faster pitcher than Concord’s squad and praises Mike Powers for steady, efficient work. Hanley backs Hopkins behind the plate, Billy Fallon shows form, and Sid Ryan rakes hits as the Junction lads defeat Acton Center, Carlisle, and North Sudbury. A record crowd is expected Saturday with plenty of fun.
Robert Bennett and Austin B Durkee are listed among advertised letters. Daniel Hanlon is on a two weeks vacation.
Townsfolk rally around the old cattle show grounds with Maynard Acton contingents set to reinforce Concord. Dav idson the pitcher who posted 23 strikeouts joins, while Joe Hopkins powers the batting. The rivalry promises a fierce clash as spectators anticipate a dramatic showdown.
Adelbert Messer is highlighted as a potential Republican Senate candidate. He was an alternate Taft delegate in the old fourth district, active in party work, and employed by the Old Trust Co. If he runs he could mount a strong campaign. Ex-Senator Hoar says he won't seek office, but may be drafted if McCarthy withdraws.
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