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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1917

Page

7

Maynard Savings and Assabet Mills Prosper as Deposits Rise

The town shows a surge in savings with deposits rising at the Maynard Savings Bank and increased payroll at Assabet Mills under the American Woolen Co. The public deposits, insurance endowments, and new share sales indicate saving at over a quarter of a million dollars this year. Fire insurance expenditures are about $25,000 yearly, while wages and benefits at the mill rise by about 35 to 40 percent over 15 months.

Ed Ward Pe Neasion Pe Maynard Trust Co Hudson Cooperative Maynard Assabet American Woolen ‘Co Representa Te Glad

Memorial church sermon and woodland fire report

In Sudbury Mr and Mrs Waite and Vergon Tr were Sunday guests of W. Nenter. Rev A Street of Memorial church preached at services with late morning theme The Cross. A large tract of woodland burned Monday near the state road starting near the Seymore place on land owned by Mr Lemon.

Memorial Service at Union Church for Civil War Veterans

Concord Junction reverend leads May 27 memorial service at Union church honoring Old Concord Post G A R members and others who died in defense of the country in the Civil War. Morning worship at 10 45 with guest post members.

Alfred W. Stdné Old Concord Post Union Church

If I Only Had a Million Comedy at St George Church

The Men’s Club of St George Episcopal presented a three act comedy If I Only Had a Million on Tuesday evening to a full house. Cast included John W. Smith Everett J Toop Hazel Easthope Catherine Mary Sales Mrs Duggan Maura Parkin Eddie George Cuttell Mrs De Lacy Alice McDonald Jean Nellie Wilson Edward Evanston Garland Percy Robinson Lord Ferdinand Rainscourt William MannAdam Mertens Harl Brierly H A Vanderlip Albert Easthope William Nannette Laura Parkin and Waino Kauppi with cabinet selections between acts.

Men’s Club Episcopal Church St. George Episcopal Church Parish Hall John W. Smith Everett J. Toop Hazel Easthope Catherine Mary -Sales Duggan Maura Parkin Eddie George Cuttell de Lacy Alice McDonald Jean Nellie Wilson Edward Evanston Garland Percy Robinson Lord Ferdinand Rainscourt William Mann Adam Mertens Harl Brierly H. A. Vanderlip Albert Easthope William Albert Easthope Nannette Laura Parkin Waino Kauppi

Boston Ships Frozen Fish Cargo to England Under War Orders

A large consignment of frozen fish loaded in Boston is bound for England as part of a 14,000,000 pound British government order with Boston dealers. Governor McCall vetoed a 50 thousand dollar appropriation for Pilgrim Tercentenary preparations in Plymouth 1920 amid wartime conditions. Gillette Safety Razor workers staged a three minute fire drill with about one thousand employees leaving the six story Boston factory. Aldermax Hamlin of Everett Mass was fined twenty dollars for assaulting Mayor Mullen in the Everett board of aldermen chamber.

Boston England McCall Plymouth Mass Gillette Safety Razor Company Hamlin Everett Masa Mullen Everett Board of Aldermen Chamber Gppéalea

Memorial Address And Church Activities Noted

A memorial address will be given by the pastor with special music by the senior choir. The church school meets at 12. Endeavor societies for Junior Intermediate and Senior gather at 6 8 30 4 30 and 5 45. The topic is Financing the Kingdom. Evening service at 7. Junior choir alternates with Senior singing on Tuesday May 29 at 7 30 for mid week meeting. Topic: Devotion to Country. Suggested topics include moral purpose since the Civil War and the United States as servant of God amid new world conditions.

Endeavor United States

Batting Greats of 400: A Glimpse Into 19th Century Pastimers

The piece recalls 31 players who hit .400 or better since baseball’s big show began, led by era icons such as Ty Cobb and Jesse Burkett. It notes that only a few have matched the feat in the modern era, with American and National leagues each producing standout seasons, and Loren Delehanty and Sam Thompson among early 400 hitters.

National League American Association Arican O'Neil Caruthers Robinson St. Louis Browning Mack Louisville Lyons Stovey Athletics Bedford Orr Metropolitans Burns Baltimore Burch Brooklyn Anson Chicago Ferguson Philadelphia Brouthers Thompson Detroit Duffy Boston Delehanty Turner Ty Cobb Hd Delehanty Jesse Burkett Ross’ Bamies Ed Delehanty Sam Thompson Pop Anson Harry Stovey Tyrus Georgia

Ball Player Hickman Becomes Morgantown Mayor

Charlie Hickman once held the American League first baseman hitting record and played seven big league positions for seven clubs. He was elected mayor of Morgantown West Virginia a city of 15 000 to 20 000 people and home to West Virginia University. His baseball career spanned Morgantown Newcastle Boston Giants Cleveland Detroit Washington Chicago and the American association before retiring.

West’ Virginia University Hickman Morgantown Newcastle Interstate Boston Nationals New ‘York Giants Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington American Chicago White Sox Goodby

Naismith Joins Army on War Leave

Dr. James A. Naismith head of KU physical training department granted leave for duration of the war. He serves as chaplain of the First regiment Kansas national guard and was on border duty with the regiment last summer.

Naismith Army James A. Naismith University of Kansas Kansas National Guard Regimient

Wagner Retires After Twenty Year Pirates Career

Hans Wagner, veteran shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, appears set to retire after a twenty year career. He posted a .324 batting average, played in more games than any big league player, and was never removed from a game by an umpire. Wagner, married last December, ended his season amid salary dispute and aging decline.

Hans Wagner Pirates Carnegie Barney D Pittsburgh Hohus Cerelgae Pirates Unife Dreyfus Wagner Hans’ Wagner Dutchman Bessie Baine Smith Crafton

Fred Clarke Enlists With Natives If Needed

Former Pirates manager Fred Clarke says he will join Kansas volunteers if Uncle Sam requires Kansans to serve. He plans to help raise a Kansas regiment and will recruit himself. Also reports Flash Rogers defeated Kid Henry in two rounds in Philadelphia Monday night.

Sam Kansas Fred Clarke The Pirates Mr. Clarke Flash Rogers Kid Henry Philadelphia

Maynard to host Leominster Rangers in season opener at Crowe Park

Maynard under captain Harold Morgan faces Leominster's Rangers this Saturday at 3 p.m. at John A Crowe park. The probable lineup includes Morgan Wilders Oates Sweeney Smith Lent O'Brien Ryan W Oates Morrill, with players funding the game and seeking fan support for weekly matches. Edward Boyce, former Concord High pitcher now with Boston College, is highlighted as this year's pitching sensation.

Maynard Maynards Harold Morgan Rangers Leominster John A. Crowe Park Morgan Wilders Oates Sweeney Smith Lent O’brien Ryan Morrill Y. M. S. C. Tecia Edward Boyce Concord Boston College

Maynard All Star Defeats Marlboro in High-Scoring Match

The Maynard All Star bowling team beat the Marlboro Live Wires by 86 pins in a lively contest. Peterson led Maynard with a $26 total for the three strings. The score details follow.

Maynard All Star Marlboro Peterson Maynard

Sensational ten string match at Collins alleys Marlboro

Hayes of Marlboro defeated Hugh Connors in a sensational ten string match at Collins alleys Marlboro. The score was Hayes 1001 Connors 907 with Hayes converting a late strike in the final boxes of the last string.

Hugh Connors Hayes Marlboro Collins Alleys Connors

Brick Wilder grabs $50 in Worcester New Haven game

In New Haven action on Saturday Fred Brick Wilder earned $50 after striking the Bull Durham sign in the distant outfield during the Worcester New Haven game. He was summoned after Tyler sustained a split finger and opened the tense moment with a fence breaking display.

New ‘Haven Fred Brick) Wilder Bull Durham New Haven

Veteran bowler Ed Billet defeats Campbell in Marlboro match

Maynard veteran Ed Billet won two three string matches against Campbell of Marlboro at the local alleys Tuesday night. Billet rolled 639 pins over six strings while Campbell totaled 693.

Billet Maynard Campbell Marlboro

Battlefield Sports Across France Amid War Draw

Soldiers relieve strain behind the lines with football boxing and wrestling. A Paris youths versus front line veterans game unfolds on a makeshift field with regimental flags as goals and an army chaplain as umpire. The young soldiers win as German cannon fire roars nearby.

United States France Thorouilly Paris Blevets French Sporting Society of

National Game Recap from New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia

Baseball standings and lineups from a New York Brooklyn Philadelphia set show team scores and batteries. Lineups include Miller Fischer Smith Benton Rariden McCa iy for New York and Coonbs Miller Horstman Watton for Brooklyn. Philadelphia features Lavender Oeschger Seaton Aldridge Hendrix Bitott Stuna with more players listed. American League mentions Cleveland and New Haven春.

Natlor Legue New Oar Picauute Cei Ceredeebestecce New York Miller Fischer Angaheos Smith Benton Rariden McCa Iy Brooklyn Brooklyn J Loule Loule Caelibecscceeatacdd 2 0H 2 Batteries—Coonbs Horstman Watton Snl Philadelphia RHE Chere Seesentenreeree Eeeghsap Sedabensees Lavender Oeschger Ifer Seaton Aldridge Hendrix Bitott Stuna American League Cleveland Philadelphia Gem Oaebipevocee Walkenbers Schang Coumbe O’neill New Haven Dallaron Novan Devine Mangan Rico

Norwegian champion enlists for United States Air Reserve

Ragnar OM, a Norwegian ski and sailing champ, applied for merit in the United States Army Air Reserve Corps. Chicago alumni meet reports participation amid broader enlistments. Over 100 Bohemian Sokol members enlisted recently, and 400 Army recruits were sent to a training depot from Chicago. Navy enlistments exceed 100 men.

United Raess Corps Ragnar OM United States Avia Reserve Corps En Poe Chicago Army Navy

Coveleskie Family Has New Pitching Prospect

Stanley Covaleskie of the Cleveland Americans says a younger brother John may have a faster arm than Harry Coveleskie of Detroit and Stanley, but was steered to infield duties and remains in the minor leagues.

Coveleskie Stanley Covaleskie Cleveland Americans Harry Detroit Stanley John Someboy

Won Easy Game in High-Scoring Baseball Affair

In a scoreboard heavy contest Jamieson led with two runs while Eaton O'Brien and others added fair marks. Batting highlights include 2 base hits by Jamieson Dunlop Pakkanen and 3 by OBrien Tervo Powers and Kane. OBrien issued eight walks and fanned seventeen as Kenie struck eleven in a long game. Umpire Hayes.

M. H Jamieson Eaton O’brien Courtney Pakkanen Tervo Powers Kane Jones Cullinane Smith Allen Kenie Kelley Wood Hayes C. H Maynard H A. 8 Concord Maynard Boys Brien Kenle Batt Maynard Ho Jamieson Og Eaton c Eee Oab O’brien P Eevee Ween el Powers Ee Denniston Steeeweee Kane Tee Dunlop Iftes Merrick J Jones Vere Atees Smith If Mimi AG Ie Kelley Ss Kenie Poe Nash Cf Ble Felt Hemenway Kennedy

English boxer Ted Lewis wins decision over Joe Eagan at Armory A.A.

In a 12 round bout at the Armory A.A. last night Ted Kid Lewis of England defeated Joe Eagan on points. Eagan went the distance, and in the third round Jpuenan was knocked down for part of the count.

Ted Kid) Lewis England Joe Eagan Armory A. A Eagan Jpuenan

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Sudbury Concord Junction Mrs.Smith Main Street Maynard, Mass Chow Egular Ees&s A. DI Bagkan Cobb Trigk Shin American Prete Association Maynard Billet Lesage Jas. Bent G. Lynch Marlboro Fineran Collins McCabe Manning Camppell Ae Battlefield Sports Dutch Leonard Red Sox Frank Baker Oon Leonard Eaie
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