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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
Friends of Senator John J. Mitchell of Marlboro canvassed the fourth Congressional district and found strong Democratic support for his nomination. Despite the district’s Republican lean, backers say Mitchell could win if he performs as well districtwide as in the fifth senatorial district, citing his personal appeal across party lines.
Ralph Shattuck of this town, a Tufts class of 1908 graduate, has accepted a position in the New York Central railroad engineering department. He will leave soon to take up the post and, due to his excellent work, will likely secure his degree without completing the final weeks of the term.
Maynard locals show strong support for Gov Guild as vice president candidate across parties. Hugo Kalander moves to Watertown. Moving pictures resume soon at Music Hall. Mrs Lizie Hodges visits Brockton. Higgins and Chamblagne work in Petersham. Price builds 60 ft truss bridge for Piano Steel Co in South Acton. Post office money orders and stamps sales decline. Guy Ham viewed as possible 19th district congress candidate. John Heffner to host turkey supper for agents in Hudson. Clifford Downey joins training ship Enterprise which will anchor at Provincetown this summer. Rev R E Bisbee returns from Texas after peach orchard study for Massachusetts capitalists. Gypsy moths hatchings rise with 50 colonies found locally. Swastika club holds dance at Cooperative Hall with Coggins & McNally orchestra.
South Sudbury residents enjoyed Sunday in Belmont while B. B. Cole sold his summer residence to the Raymond syndicate. Mrs. T. H. Hilton of South Framingham visited relatives. Contractors began improvements on Matthew Rice’s house. Homer Rogers memorial placed at Mt Wadsworth cemetery. Yo Yo factory expanded operations and plans a storehouse and night shift.
Memorial Day arrangements note the Sudbury brass band will furnish music. The post office closes from 9 20 a m to 5 p m on May 30. Local notices report Mrs L B F Raycroft returning from Taunton and Mrs L Moore improving after Framingham hospital care. Delmont Ferden and family occupy the Charlie Millis place owned by L P Bent, with W M Piaghes at Cambridge jail.
Advertisement for copies of the Sudbury Enterprise dated June 1 to 16 1898, with a price and mailing address in Boston Massachusetts at Box 3673. The notice provides ordering details and the publisher’s contact for collectors or researchers.
Professor Philippe B Marcou of Harvard wins a breach of promise suit for 25000 against Annie Manley. Jury deliberated fifty eight minutes in Middlesex superior court as Harvard students and faculty observed. Manley testified she dated Marcou for six years and received funds and jewelry from him.
George W. Miller named officer at the reformatory. Mrs. Clark of Stow visits Mrs. Lewis in Barrett Mill Road. Rev. C. D. Boothby of Madison will preach at Union Church on Sunday May 24. Miss Bithel G. Bloasom attended Lion and the Lamb in Boston's Hollis Street Theatre Saturday. Cowdrey Co moves canning plant from the old pail shop to Littleton. Mrs. B. F. Howe and sons Roland and Ralph with Miss Hobbs enjoyed an auto trip to Norumbega and Walden. Mrs. George W. Whidden and son Burton of Waltham visit Assabet Avenue neighbors, with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dwinell of Waltham. Dwinell is a noted hardware dealer in the Watertown area.
Miss Florence Burgess of Manchester NH visited Concord friends this week. The Trinitarian Congregational church hosts its regular sociable and entertainment this evening. Miss Ambler resigns from teaching due to impending marriage. Concord High remains undefeated with a 1 to 0 win over Concord School. Freight delays cause Friday passenger trains to run late after a broken brake.
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