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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1904
Page
6
The article reflects on the Concord and Lexington events as 129 years past, noting Thoreau, Brook Farm, and Massachusetts figures like Senator George F Hoar. It marks the April 19 anniversary when American blood was shed and couriers carried startling news that united colonists from Vermont to Georgia.
The Lexington green remains a triangular common with colonial houses and noble trees, reflecting Revolutionary days. A modern edifice stands nearby while royal troops hunted Hancock and Samuel Adams who were present during the battle. A modest monument honors six militiamen, hopeful for a more imposing memorial in time.
Races at Riverside Park drew small attendance but produced solid results with Edward Burke of Hudson winning the 100 yard dash and Dick McCabe of Marlboro taking the 135 yard handicap. Clinton’s Robert Quinn led the event amid controversy over a tape and referee decisions. A rain delay halted the baseball game after two innings.
A severe thunderstorm struck Saturday afternoon causing many electrical outages in Hudson and nearby Boston. Lightning damaged the Hudson electric light system and telephone exchange while fires erupted in several homes including L Crossman and James Foley’s houses. Fire engineers restored temporary operations as crews fought multiple electrical incidents and outages.
A damaged OCR fragment references independence and Lexington in 1836. It mentions John Sam Gams and Captain Parker, with uncertain details about an April day and a Boston letter, suggesting a late account of the event.
A dog owned by James M High Sr. enlivened daily life in Hudson with playful antics. Neighbors recalled the pet’s friendly presence and the warmth it added to the community scene.
Invitations are out for the engagement of Edith Brown Parsons daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick J Parsons to be announced with her future husband’s details in a forthcoming notice.
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