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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
8
Saturday hail storm noted as residents report minor damage. Visitors include Dr H K Tuttle from Tewksbury and Miss Addie Chase in Boston. Notices span church bells, shrub plantings, conduct of local workers, and upcoming town events.
For sale a cottage with steam heat and barn on School Street. Apply to Geo C Turner South Acton. To Let House of eight rooms with stable one acre land fruit two gardens running water in house. Apply to C S Moulton Concord Junction 294t.
Humor and philosophy collide as a couple discovers that sharing a household stretches finances. The verse contrasts theoretical equality with the practical costs of bread meat and millinery, showing how two must adjust and eventually face the cost of raising a child.
A Justice Department official in Washington comments on a reporter’s rumor as ignorant speculation. He notes the rumor stems from cross ignorance of the law and recalls a schoolboy versus French anecdote to illustrate misunderstanding.
In a Kansas City Independent brief, two players savor a playful checkers match that ends with a proposal and a diamond band as the man declares love. The woman urges him to take her, and he promises always to think of her as they part under the moon.
Arthur W. Page notes how rangers patrol western forests from California to Washington and Arizona. They detect smoke early and battle fires with axes and shovels, stopping many small blazes but facing long, grueling fights in chaparral and big timber. Causes include careless campfires, dropped matches, locomotive sparks, and camping parties. Portland’s mountains often darkened by smoke from burning forests, reflecting historical overuse of timber.
A Chelsea schoolteacher tests English meaning with a young pupil who quips We had fright eggs for breakfast this morning. The humorous moment comes from a Boston Herald report about learning English.
A Life quotation contrasts a burglar who turns night into day with a newspaper reporter, highlighting the tension between firmness and obstinacy. The exchange features a "Tommy-Pop" dialogue on will power versus won't power in a Philadelphia Record context.
West Acton updates record marriages illnesses and visits from Fitchburg Concord Somerville Weston and New York. Dr Rufus Hackett Hall of Everett buried here after pneumonia. Ellen Grose and Y P S C E held a church vestry entertainment with readings music and refreshments.
Simeon Webster died Monday morning at Clinton hospital after leaving C Mead's store two years earlier due to age and ill health. Funeral services were held in Pittsfield New Hampshire on Wednesday. Tributes describe him as kind and friendly. The Carnival of Flowers staged by West Acton schoolchildren in Odd Fellows hall Friday drew a large audience and praise for director Edwin N C Barnes and teachers. Proceeds will buy pictures for schoolrooms. The program featured a range of songs and choruses with performers including Dorothy Mead and Cora Schnab among others.
Lost or Strayed yellow and white collie pup four months old with near all yellow body. Reward of $2.00 offered for return to Charles Wheeler West Acton Massachusetts.
Marlboro brief notices list J B Tuttle Nashua visiting son W J Teller mechanic D H Kroll from Springfield returns A E Bill Boston guest of John G Bill Hastings street H E Brigham to St Louis for American Federation of Musicians convention Rev T J Judge Maynard visitor Peter King Brockton visiting friends J M Shea Framingham begins with A M Smith & Co. Walter Crotty leaves Wheeler Express Co. Co B Russell named administrator of Luther S Wheeler estate Ollie Carpenter to Marlow N H for summer L H Burgess Brockton visiting relatives Patrick Mahearn leaves John Hancock Walter Kelley Belmont visiting grandmother Ann Kelley Thomas Scott Whitman guest Grafton Spinney Dwight Beckwith back to Marlboro trains Walter Larriviere West Main hires at Marcy Bros. shoe factory Mrs Herbert Angier improved health guest of sister South Framingham Joseph Bassett Swampscott visiting Elm Street George H Howe Rice & Hutchins Main Street back from Webster.
Acton Centre notes guests and residents visiting from Woburn Wayland Stoneham Nashua and Brunswick plus a church rally and school entertainment. Local dance classes Breezy Point drama repeats in Wes Acton hall to benefit Grange and Acton lodge with sale revenues. Auction sales planned in Concord and West Medway with real estate transfers and Browns Lexington Road listing.
Two seated wagon for sale in Acton Center Massachusetts in good condition. Inquiries go to Mrs A J Rikeman Acton Center. Also a proposal to paint the Baptist church in West Acton to Trustees. D H Hall Chairman Acton May 2 1908.
An advertisement extols Keyes store for reliable paint choices highlighting two cans of paint and the difference in coverage. It urges customers to try the reliable paint and assures long lasting, even coats.
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