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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
7
The Peoples National Bank of Marlborough Massachusetts presents a condensed statement of condition showing assets of 1 052 959 78 with balances in Discounts Loans U S Bonds Real Estate and cash. liabilities include Deposits and Surplus with directors and officers listed. Safety deposit boxes offered and guaranteed 6 percent water bonds for sale.
In South Framinghon James Jewett, just released from the hospital, reports $196.50 missing from a pocketbook he carried after buying a meal ticket. He believes he dropped it near a small park on Concord Street after a theft in transit while a bystander and companion left the scene with the money.
Ward Wilder Clinton boat builder and carpenter died at his home off Clark Street Friday at age 80. Born in Dexter New York he moved to town 30 years ago and built about 3000 boats in that time. He leaves a wife and three children William W Wilder Wakefield Franklin Wilder Clinton and Mrs Fred Ears East Dennis.
Milford Liedt Godfrey, 23, will graduate at the head of his class at the United States Military Academy West Point on June 11. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles B Godfrey. At eleven he designed the school report cover and was a member of the high school cages. He won a prize for Company Tactics in a Washington contest for pupils preparing military essays. Westborough residents condemn vandals who stole flowers and damaged monuments.
Webster and Worcester businessmen favor higher telephone rates and plan to quit calling in favor of postal service. Representative Louis Pattison notes he has not used Worcester calls since the rate increase.
A quoted speaker notes plans to hold at current prices until the rate returns to earlier levels. The report recalls that fares to Worcester previously stood at 10 cents but have now jumped to 20 cents.
Local merchants in Warren want a weekly half holiday during July and August to boost business. They petition city authorities and cite potential gains for shoppers and workers.
Holliston reports St Marys Sunday school has formed an athletic association under the direction of Rev F A McNeil. The move aims to organize sports activities for youth and promote community involvement.
Milford Miss Edith A Nichols a teacher at the local high school will travel to Europe this summer. She departs June 29 and plans to return the second week in September.
At a school board meeting in Medway an effort to raise salaries for two teachers failed. The board cited the town as financially unable to afford the increase, reiterating the common justification of strained finances.
Miss Josie Mahoney of Natick wed James F. Havelet in Natick on Wednesday. Best man Joseph Havelet and bridesmaid Annie Finn, also of Natick, attended. The couple will reside in Waltham.
Hudson-Marshal T. Perin, superintendant of the Wellesley schools, will deliver an address on American Ideals at the Hudson High School senior class graduation on June 16.
Shrewsbury will start street light extension soon. Work includes about 812 miles of construction and 107 additional lights at an approximate cost of $10,000.
An open shop movement begins in Pittsfield linked to a strike by brick layers masons and building laborers who have been out since May. Carpenters and plumbers are expected to join, and a street car strike further strains the city’s labor situation.
George Gilmore owned forty one sheep and lambs killed at the Paige farm on Gilbertville road Wednesday. Two dogs were killed by Beeman Howe, a hired man, during the incident.
A collie owned by Eugene Jone and a bulldog belonging to Amasa T. Bemis were killed Wednesday in Wire Village. An officer notes both dogs were said to be bitten by a rabies infested dog.
William R. Cutter resigns as head of Woburn public library appointed in 1882. George H. Evans is named as his successor. Cutter takes emeritus title.
A special meeting of Burbank hospital trustees will likely elect Dr. Freeman A Tower of Worcester as superintendent. Dr. Tower serves as assistant pathological man at the Worcester Insane hospital.
Everett B. Mero argues that a modern playground is a social center for recreation education and neighborhood life. It should serve all ages, include facilities for boys and girls, and require proper space layout supervision and a building with gymnasium showers a library and meeting hall to maximize community benefits.
Investigation persuades hospital board to replace current system with a new management structure. Recommendations call for selecting a new superintendent to oversee operations.
A city committee including Rep. Frank L. Barnes and council members has been appointed to organize the Fourth of July events in Waltham. The program includes athletic sports and children's entertainment among other activities.
Milford quarrymen and der rickmen at Massachusetts Granite Co voted 16 to 14 to resume work Monday after quitting over foreman Frank Hanson. A new foreman will be hired. They alleged Hanson removed tools from nonunion workers and was overbearing.
New York June 9 American Sugar Refining company agreed to settle with Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company for 2 million in cash 7 million in par securities and 1.25 million loan cancellation to cap a case seeking 30 million in triple damages under the Sherman act. The suit accused the trust its counsel John E Parsons and broker Gustavo Kissel of a conspiracy to wreck the PA firm through a covert loan deal. Trial paused as lawyers met.
A section of an inner wall in the derelict Manhattan theatre building, then under demolition, collapsed, killing one man and severely injuring two others. The incident occurred in New York on June 9.
The column lists residents visiting and calling in Clinton Marlboro Framingham and Gardner including Mrs H H Whitney Mrs Henry Sherman Newton Brown Iva Loakes A F Rowe and wife Lucy Seymour and others Also Patrick J Gonnell recovering at home Hurlburt Rogers Machine Co shipments to Colgone Italy and Yo Yo Do expanding service with new contracts and staff for summer sailings between New York and Coney Island.
Medway Box Co. approves construction of a big addition to the building. Two new offices will be added on the structure.
An advertisement claims uric acid in blood causes rheumatism and that kidneys must be cured first. It cites Marlboro Mass resident Mrs. J. J. Sullivan praising Doan's Kidney Pills after two boxes relieved back pains. Sold by Burke Drug Co with Foster Milburn Co as US agents at 50 cents.
The Old Colony Division timetable shows Marlboro Boston and Fran mingham routes with numerous departures and arrivals. Services run through Marlboro Southboro South Framingham Northboro Fitchburg Framingham and Lowell with frequent weekday and Sunday times listed.
Corrected timetable effective December 12 1989 lists east and west bound hour by hour car times from Concord Hudson Maynard Westvale and Concord Junction with connections to Boston Marlboro Framingham Worcester and Lexington. Special weekend and Sunday services noted and terminal connections at Maynard and South Acton with acting superintendent F A Persons.
Marlboro residents watched a total lunar eclipse Thursday night as clouds briefly obscured the view but clear skies later revealed the full spectacle. The eclipse occurred from 7 58 to 9 o clock with the moon emerging from shadow at 10 14 and was visible across South America Africa Europe North America and southwestern Asia.
Rep. Thomas L. Davies of Holyoke, known as a basketball player with Webster and other teams, is a guest of Rep. F. McCarthy. He bids farewell to playing and looks to a long political career, after facing Marlboro in several contests.
Marlborough Savings Bank of Marlborough Massachusetts states deposits earn interest. The notice lists William D. Burdett as president and Charles F. Holyoke as treasurer with the schedule showing interest days on the third Wednesday of January April July and October.
Fine cleansing and dyeing on ladies' and gentlemen's garments portieres blankets lace curtains kid gloves etc Orders sent by express receive prompt attention charges paid one way by us Send for price list.
Mrs W B Floyd of Berkley Cal visits her niece Miss Nellie Bent. The new Grange meeting with Lexington Grange officers installed by Deputy Grand Master Herrick and Mrs Herrick of Wentboro. Richard son State Grand Master present. A collation followed with sandwiches cakes coffee and lemonade. Dancing continued to midnight with over 200 attendees.
A rain soaked barn sale at Wm Blodgett's raised 300 for St Ann's church. Entertainment followed with a farce The Ministers First At Home and dances by several local performers, with mandolin solos and dancing preceding and after.
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