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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1905

Page

7

Why People Skip Church: Twenty-Five Excuses Cited

A fragment lists twenty five reasons why folks stay away from Sunday services from fatigue to disbelief. Excuses include tired after work, dislike of congregants, prefer nature, open fields, avoiding expenses, no time for visiting relatives, home sermons, not liking the preaching, stiff seats, agnosticism, and staying home to care for family or write letters. George B. Frost signs the compilation.

Comb Factory Vacant Shop to be Reopened in Berlin

A Worcester Telegram report says a restored comb shop in Berlin could restart Parker factory operations, using Berlin and Leominster capital. If plans succeed, 30 to 80 workers may be hired. locals subscribe funding and support from Clinton business leaders aims to boost Berlin’s population and growth.

Worcester Telegram Berlin Leominster Parker Factory Parker Clinton John H. Parker Malden

Criticism by Port Arthur prisoner of Gen Kondratenko and Stoessel

A Russian admiral among Port Arthur prisoners in Tokyo describes the siege, praising Kondratenko as the fortress life and peacemaker while blaming Stoessel for poor leadership and delays. He notes potential Russian defense strengths, surrender rumors, and the harsh reality of capitulation. The piece ends with a Tokyo stage production of Faust depicting Mephistopheles as a Russian and a Japanese warrior in Manchuria.

Port Arthur Tokyo St. Petersburg Stoesse Togo Stoessel L’ort Arthur Kondratenko Reiss Reigs Russia Nogi Japan Faust Mephistopheles Marguerite Manchuria

Special Low Rates for Western US and British Columbia

Homeseekers’ Tickets offered March 1 to May 15 1905 to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. Round trip specials via Wisconsin Central Ry. Write William Kelley 209 Broadway New York City for information and maps. William P Fitzmaurice to play with New Haven baseball club next season after winter work in Somerville and Marlboro visit.

Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Wm. Kelley Winconsin Central R'y Broadway New York City William P. Fitzmaurice New Haven Somerville Marlboro

Marlboro Natural History Society to occupy new quarters

The Marlboro Natural History Society plans to move into the First National Bank building on Mechanic Street. Miss Julia P. Brigham, secretary, expects the April meeting there and the public will be invited to view collections on designated days. George W. Hager is president. late member Dr. Hannah E. Bigelow left $2500, now over $3000 with interest. J. H. Croft contracted to paint interior.

The Marlboro Natural History Society First National Bank Mechanicst Julia P. Brigham George W. Hager Hannah E. Bigelow J. H. Croft

Marlboro High Names Manager and Captain for Baseball

Marlboro High School has elected David Ingalls as manager and Harry Rock as captain of the upcoming baseball season. Tryouts include Lloyd Wheeler Arnold Curtis and others as they prepare a schedule featuring games against Concord Framingham Clinton Westboro Worcester Marlboro and Wayland with several Open dates.

Edward Flaherty Charles Beaudry Concord High Concord Framingham Business College Framingham Clinton High Clinton Westboro High Westboro Marlboro Wayland High Wayland Worcester Classical High Milford High Highland Military Academy Worcester

Rail Timetable Chargers for Concord and Maynard Area

The notice advertises a daily rail timetable starting September 1904 with frequent departures to and from Concord Maynard Westvale Sudbury Street and nearby points. It lists numerous departure times, special car notes, and Sundays schedules for the N H M R R and connections to Marlboro Fitchburg Northboro South Framingham and Lowell.

Westvale Maynard Sudbury M. Gleasondale A. m Hudson Cord. Hudson Gee Gleasondale Stow Sudbury Street P. G Maynard P. m Concord Junction Concord M. Maynard Stow Center P. m. Greasondale Tae Seumenie D. m. Maynard P.m. Westvale N. VY N. H. & M. Railroad Taunnton Division Mainbore Boston Southbore South Framingham D. m Marlboro Northboro Clinton Tundare Bundage Lowell Coat Gara Lowell Framingham Bae South Sudbury

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Freemasonry Herbert Spencer George B. Frost Wellesley W. Freight and Express Service Boston & Worcester Electric Railway Boston & Worcester Southboro Marlboro Boys George E. Frye Haverhlll Haverhill Rolley Frye Helen Hilliard Faith K. Adams Flora Belle Nichols Iso Wieniawski Kuyawiak Homer Frye George F. Frye Czar Kendratenko First National Bank Building Boston & Maine Railroad Chicago St. Louis St. Paul Minneapolis DR. J. Flanders Gen. Pass Tkt. Agt Venezuela American Water Works and Guarantee Co Commie John L. Stone West Main St. Marlboro, Mass Incord, Maynard & Hudbor ST. RV Maynard Telephone Nascaatinna John W. Ogden Ign M. Concord Roe West Pele Gleasondale Whitman Cross Judson Dental Mass Whitman Grensondale Fitchburg Central Mass Fayville Undays Marlborough Savings Bank Marlborough, Mass Witl William D. Burdett Charles F. Holyoke Treasure
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