Fiskdale Mills Signal Full-Time Start and Backlog
Fiskdale mills began full-time operations Monday and have produced goods already sold ahead through September 1.
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Fiskdale
Fiskdale Mills
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
6
Mable Taft Inhales Gas in Near Fatal Catarrh Incident
Miss Mable Taft of Grafton nearly suffocated after inhaling helebore gas for catarrh on Thursday. She faced a close call with danger but survived after medical attention was given.
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Grafton
Mable Taft
Westboro Quiet After Spree Disturbance Ends
William R. Jewett, a motorman, acts as special police officer as town officials meet to calm unrest caused by Worcester men returning home from a Westboro spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estboro
Westboro & Wa
William R. Jewett
Jewett
Worcester
Westboro
Smiths Shrewsbury mill Burns to Ground
Doane's grist and saw mill owned by William G. Smith in Shrewsbury burned Friday. Fire consumed the structure, leaving only the cellar intact and an estimated loss of $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrewsbury
Doane
William G. Smith
Gardner Family Faces Measles Outbreak With Six Affected
Local note reports the Gardner family of James M. Lucas with six children ill from measles. The item highlights a household hit by the illness and references concern for the spread in the community.
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Gardner
James M. Lucas
Fire destroys F. L. Hopkins property in Baldwinsville
Fire completely wiped out the F. L. Hopkins property on neutral street in Baldwinsville on Thursday. The loss is estimated at $10,000 and included a large two story shop used as a storehouse a smaller factory for C. S. Vaill chair company a blacksmith shop and several small buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwinsville
F. L. Hopkins
Neutral
C. S. Vaill! Chair Company
Bolton man ordered to burlap seven gypsy moth infested trees
Charles E. Mace received orders from the state headquarters of the brown tail and gypsy moth commission to burlap seven trees in Bolton that harbor gypsy moths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Charles E. Mace
The
Browntail and Gypsy Moth Commission
Open shop movement spreads to Waltham and Newton
Contractors in Waltham and Newton join the open shop movement, prompting awareness among building trades workers about changes in labor practices and employment conditions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Waltham and
Newton
Wyman Farm Conveyed to Andrews Stevens Final Papers
Final papers transfer the John R. Wyman farm to Andrews and Stevens. The deed completes the ownership change recorded in local property records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
John R. Wyman
Andrews
Stevens
Clinton Thomas A Leland Dies at 76 in Clinton
Clinton resident Thomas A Leland died Friday in Pittsfield at age 76. He worked for years with United States and Canada Express Co, retiring on a pension after 28 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Thomas A. Leland
Pittsfield
United States and Canada Express Co
Petersham Opens First Agricultural High School
Petersham dedicates a new high and agricultural school on Friday, the first in the area to combine agriculture and domestic science with a coeducational setup for boys and girls.
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Petersham
Keene Comb Co Plant Sold to Athol Frea Wilcox
Athol Frea Wilcox has purchased the Keene Comb Co plant and will begin operations Monday. Millbury high school principal John C Hall Jr hosted the freshman class Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol—Frea C. Wilcox
Keene, Comb Co
Millbury
John C. ‘Hall, Jr
Millbury High School
Gardner Jackson Bros Vaudeville Co. ends under canvas
The Jackson Bros Vaudeville Co. ended its four day run under canvas on Thursday. The performers received payment despite a claim by one owner that they bore no blame for the misfortunes of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Jackson Bros. Vaudeville Co
Miss Grace R Prentiss Files Assault Warrant in Hubbardston
East Hubbardston school teacher Miss Grace R Prentiss reports a warrant served on Mrs Archille LaCompte for assault. The case centers on an incident where LaCompte’s daughter Ina age 11 months allegedly received a strap, prompting school and legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbardston
Grace
R. Prentiss
Archille LaCompte
Natick Eagle Memorial Address Delivered by State President
State President Martin I. Carney of Waltham gave the memorial address to Natick Aerie of Eagles on Sunday.
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Natick—State
Martin I. Carney
Waltham
Natick Aerie
Eagles
Traveling healer swindles Athol residents at opera house
A traveling healer visited the Athol opera house for two nights and persuaded several townsfolk to make large deposits under the pretense of curing them. He collected funds then departed, leaving the hotel where he stayed crowded with locals acting as his delegates in a fraudulent scheme.
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Athol
Milford Main Street to Be Macadamized This Summer
Main Street in Milford will be macadamized this summer with Maurice Be Nelligan starting work on July 4. The project is expected to become one of the best road jobs in the state after completion.
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Milford
Maurice BE
Nelligan
Townsend Nephew Whitney Named Saugus Schools Chief
Fairfield Whitney, longtime superintendent of Townsend area schools, selected as superintendent of the Saugus school system. The move places Whitney in charge of Saugus classrooms and district administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Fairfield Whitney
Saugus
Griffin to move from Pond Street to Calais shoe factory plans
Cochituate reports Noble C. Griffin has sold his Pond Street residence to a Saxonville physician and will relocate to Calais Maine where he has started a shoe factory.
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Cochituate
C. Griffin
Pond St
Calais
Lake Whalom land sale sparks cottager protests
Fitchburg cottagers oppose a lakefront land sale fearing erection of bill boards on the property and the impact on views and recreation at Lake Whalom.
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Fitchburg
Lake Whalom
Brookside Hotel Head Leaves Town in Auction Notice
Shirley E P Spalding who has managed the Brookside hotel plans to sell his personal property at auction soon signaling a change in ownership or operation of the Brookside property in town.
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Shirley
E. P. Spalding
Brookside
Bishop Brown of Ireland Visits with Rev. Dr Brown
Waltham reports Bishop Brown of Ireland visiting the country with his nephew Rev. Dr Brown. They were guests of Rev. Timothy Bresnihan on Monday during the visit.
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Waltham
Brown
Ireland
Cardinal Logue
Timothy Bresnihan
Brookfield Clock Gaffe Sets Factory Whistle Early
Miles Babbit head machinist at Ideal Coated Paper Co wound the engine room clock an hour ahead on Monday causing the factory whistle to sound at 11 o'clock instead of 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Miles Babbit
Ideal Coated Paper Co
Traveling salesman Gibbs dies at supper at home
Clinton Albion Gibbs a 73 year old traveling salesman collapsed and died at his supper table in his home on Monday night neighbors described him as looking much younger than his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Albion W. Gibbs
Clinton Fire Captain Surprised With Gift and Prank
George W. Cairns a 27 year Clinton fire department veteran received a Morris chair and a written testimonial from the steamer hose company Monday evening. The crew staged a mock fire run to his home, delivering the gifts while Cairnes stood outside as the prank unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
George W. Cairns
Clinton Fire Department
Morris
Steamer- Hose
Fitchburg Curfew Law Bans Nighttime Street Loitering
Fitchburg adopts a new curfew ordinance forcing boys and girls off streets after hours. Police issue orders enforcing the rule to offenders and guardians, signaling a stricter citywide approach to juvenile conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Wells Sunk for Water Supply Test at South Framingham
Fifty wells have been sunk on land owned by R Perkins and tested for a water supply. They will be tried for the water supply on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
R. ¥. Perkins
Governor Guild invited to West Boylston centennial
Governor Curtis Guild has been invited to attend the July 16 centennial celebration in West Boylston. He may be a candidate for vice president at that time or perhaps not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Boylston
Curtis Guild
Governor Guild
Ice price expected to hold steady this year
Milford ice dealers say prices will be similar to last year with wholesale about 3 dollars per ton and retail around 80 cents per hundred.
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Milford
Reverend Thayer Declines Lenox Church Pastorate
Rev Frederick D Thayer, recently invited to lead the Congregational church in Lenox, has chosen not to accept the pastorate. The decision follows the call by the Lenox church.
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Dudley
Frederick D. Thayer
Congregational Church
Lenox
Milford Chief Nolan Resigns Citing Personal Reasons
Milford's tall police chief Michael Nolan resigns his post in a terse note. Clinton court fines six Worcester men for drunkenness reported after Monday proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Michael Nolan
Capac
Clinton
Worcester
Palmer-Nelson H. Randlett Injured by Electric Car
Nelson H. Palmer Randlett injured Monday when struck by an electric car as he drove a baker's cart toward a doorway. The wagon was smashed to fragments in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Nelson H. Randlett
Randlett
Spencer Nine Edge Trimmers Strike at Isaac Prouty Plant
Workers claim they were discharged and their prices cut. The firm says dismissals occurred. The dispute centers on wage and contract terms at the Isaac Prouty factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Isaac Prouty
Fire probe at Sample shoe store in Waltham
State police investigate a fire that broke out Sunday at the Sample shoe store in Waltham. In Belmont, Col. E C Benton and Mrs Benton plan a garden party at their estate June 15 to 17 with proceeds going to the Waltham hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Belmont
Col
E. C. Benton
Plympton Couple Celebrate Golden 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Plympton of Shrewsbury observed their golden wedding after residing in the town for 50 years. During about 30 of those years he worked in the trucking trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrewsbury
Ax Hi. Plympton
Plympton
Marlboro opens Scenic Temple a palatial theatre
The Scenic Temple in Marlboro opened amid strong crowds and enthusiastic praise. The New England Amusement and Entertainment Co presented a refined program with Niagara Falls footage, Mitchell sisters, Billy Barlowe, Hughes Bros, and Ira Kissener, highlighting brick and metal decor, safety features, and a 500 light, 105 by 40 foot venue.
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Mar
Union Kk
Highland City
Marlboro
G. D. Brigham
J. P. Colleary
Niagara Falls
Mitchell Sisters
The
Mitchells
Billy Barlowe
Hughes Bros
Ira Kissener
Oliver Twist
Mr. Kissener
Bradstreet
New England Amusement and Entertainment Co
Providence
Boston
Waltham
Taunton
Quincy
Paddle Unearths Missing Man's Body at Flax Pond
Ernest H. Cates and his wife were canoeing on Flax pond when the paddle struck the body of Edward H. Richards, 40, of Lynn, missing since May 12. Richards widow died a year ago, leaving four children. he had been despondent since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Maass
Ernest, H. Cates
Edward H. Richards
Richards
Oldest Rhode Island prisoner Moses H. Grinnell dies at 95
Moses H. Grinnell aged 95, the oldest inmate in Rhode Island state prison, died yesterday. Grinnell had a life sentence for the 1880 murder of Charles H. Thomas in Tiverton, a case that drew widespread interest across New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Rhode Island
Moses H. Grinnell
Charlies H. Thomas
Tiverton
Grinnell
Thomas
New England
Northrop Former Town Treasurer Jumps to Death in Newtown
Charles H. Northrop 49 a Yale Divinity School graduate and former town treasurer in Newtown Conn. took his life by hanging from a second floor banister while awaiting trial on an indictment for alleged embezzlement of 4000 dollars of town funds. His trial was to be held soon at Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Conn
Charles H. Northrop
Northrop
Yale Divinity School
Bridgeport
Fine Minstrels Delight Marlboro Theatre Audience
A small Marlboro audience enjoyed a Hudson Aerie of Eagles minstrel show Monday. Newell's orchestra aided the program with solo work and chorus, while acts by John Jackson, John Davitt, the Bagles quartet, William O Connell, Kelley and O Connell, Mello Butler, and the Eagle quartet earned praise under director P G Colleary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Theatre
Hudson Aerie
Eagles
Hudson
Highland City
Newell's Orchestra
John Jackson
John Davitt
Bagles
Connors, Maguire
Connors
William O’connell
Kelley & O’connell
Mello Butler
Eagle Quartet
P. G. Colleary
Retiring Major Marshall Triggers Race for 10th Regiment Captaincy
Major Isaac N. Marshall of the 10th regiment under Colonel G H Priest applies for retirement causing a likely scramble for his vacancy. A veteran of the Spanish War era, Marshall rose from Captain of Co F in South Framingham to major, previously serving in the old 6th Massachusetts and as a New Haven railroad division supervisor. Senior Captain H W Damon of South Framingham has long led the company and may not pursue promotion again, with Captains Taylor Marlboro and Pierson Lowell named as likely contenders behind him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac N. Marshall
10Th Regiment
G. H. Priest
Major Marshall
6Th Massachusetts
Baltimore
South
Spain
Co. F
Framingham
New Haven Railroad
H. W. Damon
South Framingham
Taylor
Co. F of
Marlboro
Pierson
Co. C of
Lowell
Fitchburg Sentinel
Investigation Finds Direct Freight Choice Between Two Railroads
An exhaustive study by the Massachusetts Anti-Merger League shows Massachusetts manufacturers have direct freight competition between the New Haven and Boston and Maine railroads at multiple hubs. It notes five routes north and seven via Fitchburg to the west, with Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk connections, implying potential freight rate impacts if a merger occurs.
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Massachusetts Anti-Merger League
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Bay State
Massachusetts
Lucius Tuttlé
Boston and Maine
Joint Committee On Railroads
Whateley
Springfield
Tuttle
Anti-Merger League
Boston
Maine
Fitchburg
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
New England
Ness
Burbank Aims to Grow Banana in Cold New England
Luther Burbank plans to cultivate banana in cold New England mirroring tropical yields. He argues the fruit is over one hundred times more productive than wheat and dried green fruit makes nutritious flour, promising higher per acre returns than grain crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
New England
Tropics
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