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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
7
A Sunday visit by J. D. Ginan is noted alongside a near fatal accident at a platform pump. A woman from the house slipped into a deep well but, with quick action and held on to the sides, survived with only bruises. Hunt aided her from the adjacent area as others were away.
Citizens of Wayland gather for a dedicatory ceremony at First Parish church in memory of early settlers and church restorers. The program includes hymns, responsive readings, a historical address by Alfred Wayland Cutting, and the unveiling by Edmund Hamilton Sears the great grandson of Dr Sears.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a permanent cure for backache urinary disorders and kidney disease. Mrs. Charles Mahan of Clinton Massachusetts testifies that the pills relieved her long standing kidney pain and enabled good health since 1898 with renewed affirmation in 1908. Sold by bestor Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents at 50 cents.
A 1908 piece narrates a wheat field tale of children at work and play. One boy chases butterflies, but the other children insist he be admitted to the heavenlike gate only if he has gathered sheaves. The amiable boy shares his own and helps others, earning entry through generosity. The story links amiability to virtue, self control, and cheerful influence. It quotes quotes and hymns about kindness, self mastery, and restraint.
Washington hearing confirms Edward Hines alleged to have said it cost 100000 to push Lorimer over and sought 10000 from Clarence Funk to reimburse supporters. Cyrus McCormick testifies, bolstering the charge amid a growing legal battle between Lorimer backers and anti Lorimer forces as lawyers frame the case.
The cofferdam around the battleship Meine wreck has been lowered fifteen feet, exposing more of the hull. No relics or bones recovered yet. Engineers will keep water level, clean and explore the hull, and strip upper decks. The cofferdam remains secure.
A period piece urges brains over brute force in starting cars, detailing the proper crank technique, timing of ignition, and gear checks. It warns against thumb on the handle, explains compression resistance, and covers jack safety and tire changes, plus cautions about wheel braking.
Timetable corrected to February 19 1911 shows Sudbury Street service from Car Bary and Hudson wait at Concord Junction for 930 train on Sundays. Saturday half hour cars from 2 PM to 8 PM, through routing to Arlington Heights, with connections to Marlboro Worcester St Ky Co and Worcester Consolidated St Ry for Clinton Leominster Fitchburg. Connections at Concord with Lexington Boston to Lowell Waltham Boston and at Concord Junction for Lowell South Framingham.
Time table from Varsons Supp Maynard Megs listing street railway schedule for Lowell Acton and Maynard routes with service details and stations.
Middlesex County politics heat up as County Commissioner Gould faces potential opposition in Republican primaries. Marlboro leader James P. Steele and Melrose former mayor Charles J. Barton are set to challenge the party’s slate, signaling a polarized race for local offices.
The text notes renomination by the county convention held last fall and the direct primary law ending conventions, with every vote counted. It concludes that the outcome favors Mr. Steele, signaling strong support in the political maneuver.
A 21 year old Joseph R Lawrence of Charlestown drowned at Lake Boon on June 20 while bathing near the 1915 cottage. His body was recovered after he was thrown from a canoe. Neil Callahan of Maynard and Harry Steele narrowly escaped the same fate while attempting a rescue.
Callahan and two others struggled to help an unnamed man at the pond. After a final sinking, the body was recovered from 15 feet of water. The deceased, a bookkeeper at Sherman Welton & Co., Bowton, is survived by a father, mother, and brothers Thomas and Lawrence.
Rep. G. F. McCarthy announces candidacy for the state senate this fall after four years in the house. He cites entitlement to promotion and says Senator Roger Sherman Hoar supports him, pledging faithful service to the Sth Middlesex district.
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