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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
7
A revised schedule on the B and M railroad lists fifteen trains each way between Boston and Marlboro. The timetable shows departure times from Marlboro and arrivals to Boston, and from Boston back to Marlboro with weekday and Sunday variations. The note includes multiple daily slots and a final line “Via Southern Division.”
Washington Post reports skilled Continental European workmen roam the world, from Chicago to San Francisco to Australia and Europe. Journeymen like woodcarvers and garment cutters earn profits abroad, then return to New York, if they stay sober and save, to ride the world’s demand.
Dr H L Stillman of West Acton treasurer of United States Light Traction Co spoke in town about a rubber tire track for autos on wood rails. He described an upright roll guide to steer wheels without flange friction, claiming lower costs and greater adhesion. He envisions trials at Fairmount Park and expects market interest despite seeking a fair price for investors.
The Enterprise prints the name of James Franklin Bell who is now Chief of Staff to the U S Army. Born in Kentucky in 1856 he is a West Point graduate with service in the western U S and involvement in the Spanish and Philippine wars.
The Steel Turbine Steamship Yale, built for Consoli dated Steamship Lines, will sail from Union Wharf Boston Mondays and Thursdays at noon to St John New Brunswick with express service. The 18 hour Boston to St John voyage makes it the fastest on the American Atlantic Coast. The Yale features luxurious quarter deck social hall purser’s office news stand barber shop and dining hall and over 800 staterooms including en suite rooms.
A complaint to the attorney general charges United Shoe Machinery Co. with monopoly and controlling essential shoe making machinery. The petition asks federal action, but delays are expected due to other cases awaiting attention.
About 800 Marlboro residents gathered at the Hudson Thursday night to witness a river carnival. Only four boats appeared in the Mosquito fleet, leaving the crowd waiting as the event fell short of expectations.
The document shows assets and liabilities with loans U S bonds real estate cash and reserves totaling 1 058 952 28 and deposits 686 325 38. Officers listed include President Walter P Frye and Vice President Waldo B Fay with multiple directors. Fireproof safety deposit boxes offered and water bonds for sale.
Plans for the Fourth at Fairmount Park include a large bonfire lit by Mayor Brown and nighttime fireworks. The park attracts Marlboro residents and outsiders with dancing, sports, and scenic bracing air, offering easy access away from city noise.
Nine Marlboro post office carriers will receive a raise from 850 to 909 dollars after July 1. The change affects personnel connected with the Marlboro post office and comes as a scheduled salary adjustment.
A vintage recipe for baked cup custards by Alice Be. Whitaker explains using two cups of milk three egg yolks six tablespoons sugar and salt to taste. Heat milk in a double boiler then mix with beaten eggs and sugar, pour into custard cups, dust with nutmeg, bake in a water bath until creamy and smooth.
Sundews common in English marshes can distinguish meat from inedible items. They trap tender beef, then hide it. chalk or pebbles fail to trigger movement until wet chalk deceives them. They absorb morsels but cheese poisons the leaves, turning them black and killing them.
The piece notes strict federal rules requiring saluting the flag. Soldiers must remove headgear and rise to attention whenever the flag passes, reflecting duty and respect observed uniformly among the United States military. The stance implies broad adherence and pride in flag ceremony.
Harvey Emerson of Framingham suffered a left elbow dislocation and minor injuries when an automobile driven by R A Harmon of Cleveland struck his carriage on Boston road near Church street Sunday forenoon. Emerson and his wife and mother were in the carriage. Harmons car rushed them to Marlboro hospital where Dr Stevens and Dr Holtz reduced the dislocation. The other two occupants escaped serious harm.
Bus and rail timetable from Concord to Hudson Maynard and Concord Junction detailing daily and Sunday times, connections with Boston Worcester and other lines, and instructions for special cars and service notes. John W. Ogden, Supt., Maynard, Mass.
Railroad schedule corrected to June 2 1907 listing Marlboro Boston Southboro South Framingham paths from Marlboro and Boston to Framingham Northboro Fitchburg and other towns with specific departure and arrival times for weekdays Sundays and multiple routes. Includes many overlapping times and minor typographical errors in OCR.
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