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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
6
Published at Marlboro Massachusetts by the Tawminke Company Office 161 Main Street Marlboro. Second class matter postage paid at Marlboro post office under act of Congress Walter B president W T er treasurer K La ue manager Subscriptions one dollar per year single copies three cents six months two cents three months two cents Postage prepaid Sudbury Ac
During a severe Saturday storm a tree near a barn was struck by lightning. Two men working in protection took shelter in the barn. one was struck by the bolt while the other escaped unharmed. The article notes the event and injuries but lacks full details.
A formal class day resolution from the high school president R Cabot calls all seniors to abstain from extreme dances at the Class Day dance. The document stresses decorum and orderly conduct for the school event.
Lost book 25851 noted under legislative amendments with payment details recorded by the Institution for Savings Treasurer dated May 26 1913. WANTED general housework girl to sea shore July August good references apply to H F Leith 64 Concord. TO LET six room cottage modern inquire Mrs Saunders Bedford Street. WANTED plain cook wages listed. Berlin address unclear.
The item lists a Vera Pierce recitation and several poems including Jeansene on You by Jacobson and Leland Currier, Rufus Ji inane ae Love and oat Thompson, an untitled Clock Poem by Bigelow, and an anthem Little Chil by Hosmer presented in a period newspaper style.
The Concord High Glee Club plans a repeat performance of The Mikado on Saturday the 21st at Monument Hall with the same cast as before. The show drew strong local attendance and favorable notices for its artistry under Mr Hudspeth.
Kenneth Bartlett Cook, son of Col Cyrus H Cook, received a $96 prize for proficiency in textile crafts at Lowell Textile School commencement. A Concord party attended with relatives from out of town while fellow students and teachers praised his perfect attendance and leadership as high school editor and pianist.
The first garden party of the season will be hosted by Trinity Tom Ald in the afternoon at White's school on Belknapst. A sale table will offer bread cakes and table delicacies along with al and fancy articles and baskets. A hurdy gurdy will provide music and children can enjoy games. Trouts run from 3 to 6.
Filene announces store closure on Wednesdays throughout the summer until September 15. The decision follows unsuccessful coordinated efforts by local merchants to adopt a common closing day.
The State Board of Agriculture invites a large delegation to hear B. Crocheron of Sparks Maryland discuss agricultural education on Friday June 13 at 7 30 p m in Concord. Rail and electric car schedules connect Concord with Boston and Ayer with hourly Lowell service.
Ad copy lists several individuals including Lester J. Borklmen John Connors and Marie Sullivan with a mix of titles and initials. The fragment hints at a social page or engagement notices with multiple names and partial descriptions.
The Trinitarian Church announces a scheduled exchange with Rev George M Howe of Groton. An evening service titled A Song of Service in Church is planned for Friday.
Hunt plans a strong lineup for Concord led by Joe Hopkins pitcher Lowell Tex tile catcher Mike Powers first baseman Billie Bulger second Matt Bulgers Fallon Connell Varley Shepard and McHi in the outfield The season opener Saturday pits Concord against Partridge of Boston at local playgrounds with strong rivalries expected in Holgan Maynard and Concord Junction and broad support urged for Manager Hunt.
Concords reorganized section and World Beaters gear up for upcoming games. Fallon missed Marlboro due to rain while the high school routed Belmont 10 to 0. Hopkins to pitch for Concord in the season opener. Jimmie Connell urged to try comeback.
James C. Melvin will host surviving veterans of the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery on Monday June 16. They will meet at Monument Hall around 11 at the Melvin Memorial escorted by Old Concord Post G A R, dine at the Colonial Inn at 12 30, then return to Monument Hall for addresses by veterans and Rev Alfred Cummings. The public is invited to the afternoon exercises.
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