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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
7
Local Brookfield residents discuss a 250th anniversary of the land grant near Lake Quebog to Ipswich men. Old Brookfield’s prominence in central Massachusetts is cited as a reason to plan a celebration and community events.
John Ranning has agreed to play with the Lincoln baseball club next season. Despite youth his rising reputation signals a strong year ahead as a capable backstop and heavy hitter. The nine boast Hinks of Harvard pitching and several fast players, with Davy Ingalls at second base. The schedule links them to Stoughtons and other Old Colony teams.
For almost four years Mrs. Olive Hurd of Madison recounts a leg sore that grew into a large red painful swelling above the knee. A neighbor recommended Sloan’s Liniment. after daily use the swelling subsided and mobility returned. She praises the liniment and plans to keep it on hand for friends.
The Bennett house on Maplest hosted Samuel Boyd and his brother starting shoemaking in 1857. Forest Hall block arose in 1854 by Horace Bigelow. Diamond A factory, last occupied by L. B. Hall Shoe Co, built 1878 by T. A. Coolidge. John A. Frye factory built 1861 by A. D. Howe, owned by Frye in 1869. First Marlboro engine used in 1858 factory work. Marlboro Savings Bank incorporated 1860 with Samuel Boyd as first president. S. H. Howe began business in 1840 near Pleasant Street School.
The Milford News notes a surge in demand for Jamaica ginger and peppermint drinks among Medway residents. Storekeepers report heavy trade and many customers seeking alcohol containing remedies for various pains and ailments. A observed shopper moved through several shops calling for Jamaica, but was refused at each store.
A committee led by Dr. Enos H. Bigelow and others from Framingham Marlboro and Hudson was appointed to plan contributions and pledges for the Congregational Home Missionary societies. Twenty two churches attended, including Union Congregational of Marlboro. The goal is 200000 dollars for missionary work, with 73000 to cancel existing indebtedness. Present were Rev. A. H. Wheelock and F. Robinson.
Patrick Bagley a well known resident of Southboro died at his home early Saturday after months of frail health. He was 86, formerly ran a small farm, and his wife had died earlier. He is survived by five children: Thomas Patrick Dennis Mrs John Salmon and Miss Hannah Bagley.
Wanted live fowls and chickens in any quantity, plus 12 shoots and 3 St Bernard pups or exchange for poultry. Contact Geo. A. Dyer Marlboro Massachusetts via postal or telephone 213 4. m 254t
Massachusetts shows strong support for public playgrounds with about 154 600 votes in favor to 33 900 against the 1908 act. Forty communities must comply by 1910, sparking nationwide interest in child welfare and outdoor education led by Dr. Luther H Gulick and the Playground Association of America.
Arbor day is urged as more than planting. active student and community participation, grounds upkeep, contests, and a hitching post project are proposed. The piece calls for parental and Grange support, stressing practical care of trees and school grounds for lasting impact.
A Marlboro resident testimonials Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and backache relief. Mrs. Peter Chagnon reports her husband improved within a month after using the treatment from Burke Drug Co. and praises the remedy she also used. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, asks to remember the name Doan's.
Timetable shows Marlboro Boston and intermediate stops with daily and Sunday departures and arrivals. Lists multiple hours for segments including Marlboro to Boston Southboro Framingham Northboro Fitchburg and Lowell connections by day and Sunday services.
Washington state Grange membership rises from 6347 to 8000 last year. Subordinate granges increase to 154 with ten Pomona and two juvenile granges. Fire insurance risks total 2 million. Denatured alcohol use draws interest among Washington Grangers with cooperative trade activity noted.
Marlborough Savings Bank lists interest deposits on the third Wednesday of January April July and October with dividends payable on the Wednesday of January and July. Banking hours are 9 to 3, Saturday 9 to 12:30. Third William D. Burdett serves as president and Charles F. Holyoke as treasurer.
Corrected timetable issued December 12 1908 shows 126 cars at 2 PM and 8 PM for Hudson with service by Lowell Acton and Maynard railways. Maynard to South Acton runs 6 AM 7 AM and half hourly to 11 PM Sundays start 7 30 AM from Maynard. South Acton to Seiguard 6 15 AM 7 16 AM half hourly to 11 15 PM Sundays start 7 45 AM from South Acton. Special charter notes and connections at South Acton. Maynard office contact F A Persons superintendent Maynard MA.
The Concord Maynard Hudson Street Railway urges parents and others to prevent children from riding on or near streetcars. It notes that accidents stem from children running on roads, jumping for rides, or placing items on tracks and stresses parental supervision and cautious behavior to protect youngsters.
Shore Properties offers a 125 acre farm with house barn and outbuildings. Includes 12 head of cattle pasture and hay cutting potential. Located in a renowned farming town five miles from a station, in Maine. Listed in the May Ity Company's catalog.
140 acre farm with 1 1-2 story house, outbuildings, orchard, cider mill, and large wood. 400,000 to 500,000 value in land and timber. Five miles from town depot and market. near Boston and Boothbay boats. stock, farm tools, and telephone mentioned. Fred Breed of Bath Maine advertises Maine Realty Company Kath Maine catalogue.
Advertisement describes an eight acre farm for 1700 dollars with a seven room house a barn workshop and fields of clay loam. It notes a spring watered feature ample wood timber supply and proximity to Richmond station two and a half miles. Maine Realty Co Bath Maine invites readers to send for a illustrated catalogue.
For sale 120 acres near depot with hay cut value 400, cream sold at door, livestock including 8 cows, wagons, tools, cream separator. Features 75 apple trees, 400 cords wood, 20 900 pine, cottage house, 70 ton barn, silo, cellar, running water, river border, shaded view. Quick sale due to business change. Dept 415 Strout Co Boston.
Property listing shows 15 acre farm No 501 with a six room house and outbuildings, priced at 3600.00. Located about 20 minutes from Smart manufacturing village in Maine. Shown by W B SHARDLOW in Portland and contact Maine Realty Company Bath Maine for details on farms and shore properties.
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