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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
3
A busy roundup of Maynard news including changes in workers at Assabet mills and nearby firms, births and visits, new hires in town, social events, church notices, school year dates, and local incidents such as a stabbing altercation and community plans for Memorial Sunday and Arcanum celebration.
A fragment recalls a long illness and cure through Dr King’s Health. It mentions local drug stores and pharmacists Shattuck Maynard and Johnson’s Pharmacy in Concord area.
Maynard struggles through a rough start as Lyceums show sharp defense and solid hitting. Castle and Powers miss form while Smith and Sheridan spark key plays. Cashen at short and Jones in the pit anchor visitors as Maynard seeks a solid next game and public interest grows.
P N Dahl reports recovery of merchandise from a burglary at his store though much is damaged. Items are valued far below selling price and cannot be sold in the same condition. Details on other items seized or involved are unclear.
The report notes strong features from H Whitehead Usher and Southam for the visitors with mid day play. Scoring details include Hickey dismissed by Usher and Atkinson not out while Hinchcliffe and Parkinson fall to Southam with several wide deliveries recorded.
Memorial services are arranged for Sunday afternoon at the M E Church. The program includes a processional choir prayer and songs such as God of Our Fathers and America. Reverend W F Lawford is noted in the program.
The Finn band will perform at the corner of Nason March on Heaven's Artillery Carlton.
H P N Dahl and Company offer engraving services including wedding invitations announcements visiting cards and other print items at low prices. Visit their Main Street store to view samples and styles.
Mrs Edward Leckie of Fitchburg while visiting daughter Mrs Thomas Lester slipped down stairs and broke a wrist. She was severely shaken but is being treated by Dr Goodenow.
The American Woollen Co. has purchased a tract of land along the Assabet River near the rear of J. E. residence to construct a palatial residence for Hinchliffe, an agent of Assabet mi.
Miss Marion Webber of Boston spent a few days with her cousin Miss Florence this week as a social visit and family reunion note.
The United States Government building at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition will stand sixty feet above Grand Lagoon water and overlook the main avenue. Its west front features Corinthian colonnades. The appropriation is $250,000, but officials seek a larger design without major changes.
The Maynard Riverside club staged a mixed program featuring tug of war, boxing, wrestling and stage acts. Notable performances included John Pi of Boston and Simeon Young of Cambridge in a two man bout, Jimmie Sullivan and Fred Dwyer in three round boxing, Alex Martin of Lawrence and N Brown of Boston in a three round bout, Sol Vail and J Webber wrestling with Vail winning two falls. The card closed with Gavin of Lawrence versus Ed Kerns of Lewiston and veteran Howard Anderson against Gilbert Stronach in a two two draw style set.
The article outlines a proposed railway connection from Sadbury to Parker and Summer streets with tracks turnouts switches and sidings. Vice President H vole supports the route as serving many errands while B J lin and W B endorse the Lad powed option. Chairman P J Sullivan of Scandoe notes the discussion.
Fragmentary note describes cellar work at rear Sudbury street location and adjacent houses to be moved or prepared for bids. Mentions steps for work on building and readiness for project bidding.
The Y P 8 OC E announces a strawberry festival at the Congregational church scheduled for Friday night. Proceeds support church activities and youth programs.
A fragment notes a health claim about a Texas focus and a cure by Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and throat issues. It lists trial bottle offers and local distributors Burdett Barnard Hudson Maynard Concord and Northboro.
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