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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
8
South Acton reports residents visiting relatives in Somerville, Cambridge, Portland and Walden. multiple notes on work shifts, road and fence repairs, a pump outage and quick repairs, a drop forge move in Franklin Falls and community events including an oyster supper and a pastor reception with musical entertainments.
A stray hound dog is in custody of local authorities in South Acton Massachusetts. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying charges.
In Marlboro Friends say Rep William M Brigham will seek the speaker post though no official declaration has been made. Frothingham’s mayoral bid in Boston leaves a crowded field with Walker Cole Luce Lowell Ward and others considered as speaker contenders.
Chief Inspector Watts confirms the doctor who dismembered Susanna Geary remains at large and that investigators expect to detain Morris Nathan soon. Police view the case as manslaughter related to a failed criminal operation with a man and woman with Geary in her final hours. Nathan’s involvement hinges on alleged concealment of crime.
The W W T club marked their gentlemens night at Mr. and Mrs. C B Marshall home at Lincoln and Prospectors with the first wedding anniversary of one couple. Guests from Natick and Boston joined a chrysanthemums festooned reception and bountiful repast amid warm congratulations and best wishes.
H F Wilder Tremont 81 paused his photo viewing when friends arrived by his wife invitation for a birthday surprise. A whist party formed, refreshments provided, and guests praised the host as the evening ended with wishes for many happy returns.
Local dentist Dr. S. P. Willard returns from a week hunting trip in Cobalt Ontario. He shot two deer in the mining town, which lies about 200 miles south of Hudson Bay. The area was snowy with eight to ten inches on the ground and the rail line he used had not crossed a highway for 100 miles. Silver was discovered there about a year ago and the population, which was 1000 last spring, has since grown.
Morris Nathan, held in the Winthrop suit case mystery, departed New York for Boston under state police guard after doctors warned against removal due to extreme nervous shock. He aims to assist in avenging his sweetheart Geary’s murder as Inspector McGarr continues questioning The Shepherd King company. The move follows opposition from his lawyers and warnings from Dr. Briggs that the prisoner was in a fragile condition.
H J Skeffington, named harbor and land commissioner by Governor Douglas, is a Marlboro figure with past ties to the Knights of Labor and the Boot and Shoeworkers Union. His nomination pleases union members, and he has longstanding ties to Governor Douglas. He married Miss Loftus of Marlboro and has visited frequently, remaining a close friend of the governor.
J. M. Carpenter and T. J. Beaudry returned Friday from a 10 day hunting trip in Maine near Eustice. They searched for moose but thick foliage hid all game. Both men did shoot a deer and enjoyed the trip.
Frank P. O Donnell was elected to the executive committee of the senior class at Albany Law School. He has worked with Lawyer Shaugh nessy for several years and attained distinction in his city.
A large gathering of army officers and civilians attended Governor Wright farewell banquet in Manila on November 1. The event drew Americans, Englishmen, and Spaniards who toasted the official amid widespread admiration.
West Acton residents report three deer near Hiram Gates home Sunday. West Somerville guest Frank Teele stayed with his father W. H. Teele last week. S R Burroughs visited his sister Mrs Volney Hall in Fitchburg earlier. Congregational church at Ayer hosted local clergy and lay attendees. Protestant Episcopal services were held in G A R hall led by Rev Arthur Papineau Maynard. Isaac Davis post 138 G A R benefit program at G A R hall Wednesday evening featured Mrs Ida Jenness Moulton with humorous and tender readings. Ladies Benevolent Society to hold annual sale and supper Thursday evening Nov 9.
Dr and Mrs Barker spent days in Pittsfield last week Arthur Wayne improves but remains homebound Luther Conant Jr spent Sunday at his father s home Simon Taylor resumes duties at the store Mr and Mrs Taylor Fletcher with friends occupied the Fletcher house over Sunday Mrs Adams and Mrs Carleton Taylor attended a funeral in Waltham Mrs Miller and Hud son residents honored with gifts at a farewell gathering around 100 Hud son Grange members attended Auction dates announced for bush Otis Jr For bus and Mason Medfield Junction Mass Nov 2 cattle sale Mon day Nov 6 large cattle sale at 1030 Nov 16 real estate sale in North Acton today 46 at 20 pm
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