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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
4
The Finterprise reports a scientist predicts two ants now alive will birth 250 million insects by August. The writer urges diligent pest control to kill stray flies to prevent a coming swarm and save the community from an outbreak.
The Trinitarian Church notes memorial Sunday events with a sermon on Volunteers for God next Sunday morning and the unveiling of a bronze tablet honoring 11 members who died for their country in the Civil War. General briefs, music by the choir, a Grand Army post presence, and public invitation complete the program.
A small First Parish meeting house crowd heard Fred H. Lawton of Boston present an address on the Ani Salo on League. The speaker’s talk was described as very valuable and the turnout as regrettable with only fifty in attendance.
A tight Marlboro versus Concord contest at Prospect Park featured early scoring by both sides and a late winning push by Marlboro in the fourth. Key plays included Wood fielding well at center and Fallon driving in runs, with L Richardson stealing and scoring on a wild pitch, while Drummey and Turner contributed with steals and steady defense.
Entries list for a dual track meet between Concord School and Dedham High with events including 100 yard dash 220 yard dash mile run high jump broad jump pole vault shot put and more. Names such as Goding Jokathe Gilbert Merriam Upham Kelley and Wood appear among participants.
The Grange's last gathering focused on the lecturer Mrs. A Garfield who organized an engaging program. Hon F W Taylor and Grace Hunt contributed readings while the Grange Dramatic Club staged a farce.
A large town hall meeting in Concord focused on the new Concord Hospital now under erection. Speakers included Dr Maurice H Richardson, Dr Alfred Worcester, C W Williams, and Theodore A Hildreth. Ex Governor John L Bates sent a supportive letter and was expected to attend. The facility will be semi fireproof with 11 beds on the first floor and a nurses home on the second. It will serve seven nearby communities within seven miles and may use tents in warm months. The hospital committee includes Dr Theodore Chamberlin, Mrs Sidney Coolidge, and Mrs William Wheeler.
The Trinitarian Sunday school group marked its 75th year with a report showing 87 dollars raised for missions and charities. Mrs. Jane Towle was reelected secretary treasurer as Miss Helen Towle recounted Mary Shepard of Littleton and Concord history and her vigil on the hill.
Hon Sherman Hoar spoke at the American Free Trade League dinner at the American House on Friday. He urged practical reform and a political program, warning immediate free trade could harm business while advocating a gradual tariff reduction toward eventual free trade.
Mrs Eilen Elizabeth Morse died suddenly Sunday night at her daughter's home on Monument Street in Salem. She was in her 74th year. The body was taken to Salem where services were held Wednesday morning at 11 at her son's home. Remains were taken to Mount Auburn for cremation and interment will be in Salem.
Miss Nellie Sullivan has moved to the west side of the Acton Centre hotel. Village Improvement Society meets Thursday night at I. O. O. F. hall with free admission. Edith Louise Baker, six months, died Monday. funeral and burial Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Gates, 88, died Thursday at Mrs. E. B. Davis home. longtime Acton resident, member of Isaac Davis Relief Corp No. 62. funeral Saturday at Universalist church South Acton, burial Mount Hope.
The Standard Oil Co. seeks approval from Concord boards to install three iron tanks of 10.5 feet diameter and 25 feet high for petroleum storage at Ellen M. Sullivan property Belknap Street. A public hearing is set at the Town House June 1 1911 at 8 PM before Selectmen Murray Ballou Elmer E Shattuck and Geo W Pratt.
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