Concord notes include retirements travels and town events
Allen French and family return from Petersham. Miss Kelley resumes telephone duties after vacation. Cull returns from Milwaukee rural carriers convention. Clarke couple trip to Nova Scotia. Fire at Colonial Inn limited by shut off iron. Lewis and Grimes paint carpenters clash on diamond. milk business sold to George B. Clark. dance planned by local baseball union. many social visits and club outings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen French
Petersham
Margaret Kelley
Telephone Exchange
Patrick Cull
Post Office
Milwaukee
Wis
Geo. Clarke
Nova Scotia
Annapois
Yarmouth
Colonial Inn
Blanche Bryden
Concord Junction
B. L. Filene
Peter Normelan
Normelan
Minneapolis
Grimes
Wells Brothers
George B. Clark
Grace Cole
Boston
Thomas Peterson
Irreverent Youth Reads About Murdered Man
A boy entered a newspaper office and pressed a dime on the table, demanding the article about a man who has been murdered. The exchange reveals a curious, self important mood as the reader asserts his desire to read the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Murreq
Boston
Tragedy Follows Accidental Rifle Shooting Near Lexington
Miss Helen Stevens 15 died instantly when a loaded rifle discharged during a playful chase with Charles at a home in Lexington. The shooter, Wetherbee, 19, was released after a hearing. he faced grief and declared he would never touch a firearm again. Funeral held in Hinsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stevens
Wetherbee
Henry Butcher
Lincoln
William Stevens
Miller’s Falls
Helen
Charles
Dr. Tilton
Lexington
Walcott
Concord Court House
Keyes
Stevens
Butcher
Dee
Hinsdale
N. H
Geo. Stratton
Lexington Road
Company I
Concord High Prepares For Season Opener At Lexington
Concord High School football readiness centers on a fast light squad under Coach Goddard for the opener at Lexington next Saturday afternoon. Backfield partners Dye Johnson and Rocks run well behind an aggressive line led by Ryan and Tape. Potter Sargent, T Ryan pivot, with unsettled ends, Montague Elmes Woodworth Meckleson Kennedy competing for spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High
Lexington
Goddard
Dye
Johnson
Rocks
Ryan
Tape
Potter
Sargent
T. Ryan
W. Wood
Montague
Elmes
Woodworth
Meckleson
Kennedy
Middlesex Opens Football Schedule at Roxbury Latin
Middlesex School begins its football schedule this afternoon against Roxbury Latin with expectations that the private school boys will win by a comfortable margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex School
Roxbury Latin
Changes Hands At Colonial Inn As Abrams Leave
This Wednesday morning the Colonial Inn changes ownership from Mr and Mrs W Rollins Abrams to Mrs Frances Yeager of Pittsfield Mass the new proprietor brings experience from Marion and the Sippican. The Abrams couple plan to move to Los Angeles Calif due to Mr Abrams health and an inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Inn
W. Rollins Abrams
Frances P. Yeager
Pittsburg
Mass
Yeager
Marion
Sippican
Abrams
Florida
Greenleaf
Hancock
Quincy
Los Angeles
Cal
Wahsington
Miss Abrams
New York
Concord
Stone to Seek Reelection in 13th District Primary
Concord voters show preference for Waldo Stone in the statewide Republican primary. Hodgdon and Pfeiffer trail, while Warren L. Bishop faces an uphill contest for the Democrat nomination in Wayland. Bedford Republicans recall 28 votes for Stone amid nomination battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Waldo Stone
Hodgdon
Dr. Pfeiffer
Rep. Stone
State House
Rep
Stone
Fairbanks
Sudbury
Messrs. Pfeiffer
Warren L. Bishop
Wayland
Bishop
Bedford
Deaconess Hospital Nears Formal Opening
Practically complete interior furnishings installed and farm buildings ready. Formal opening expected later this month with two days for visitors reception. Rockwood returns from New Hampshire after two weeks and attended a Whist Party at Junction Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
New Hampshire
Junction
Year’s Program of the Guild of the First Parish
The Guild of the First Parish releases its annual program with officers Allan Brown president Eleanor Johnson vice president Charles Prescott secretary treasurer. Meetings begin Oct 1 with Rev. Leavens Fitchburg. topics include Emerson on Self-Reliance and The Over-Soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild of the First Parish
Allan Brown
Eleanor Johnson
Charles Prescott
Robert F. Leavens
Fitchburg
Henry G. Ives
Andover
N. Hi
Emerson
Joseph P. MacCarthy
Waltham
Henry W. Foote
Allan French
Edward B. Caiger
Sanford Baton
Lamson Convicted in Lincoln Assault Case
William 8 Lamson of Lincoln faced a charge of assault and battery after an incident during a cattle inspection by Dr Blodgett's employee. Lamson was found guilty and sentenced to ten days in the house of correction, with an appeal filed. The confrontation with Martin Welch followed heated exchanges between rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Lamson
Lincoln
Martin Welch
House of Correction
Webb
Blodgett
Welch
Thumb-bell Thimble Births A Dutch Lovers Tale
A Dutch goldsmith in Amsterdam invented the thimble in 1684 to protect his sweetheart's thumb while sewing. The device, originally called the thumb-bell, evolved into the finger-bell with little shape change since Hans placed the first thimble on her thumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Hans
Clear up as you go habit urged for orderly living
The piece extols “Clear up as you go” as a practical rule, likening it to “Never put off till tomorrow.” It argues timely repairs and immediate tidying prevent accumulations, hurried work, and loss of items, advising putting clothes back and restoring order before tasks become irretrievably gone.
Character in Hand Stake and Chesterfield Manner
Bulwer argues a man’s handshake reveals his nature and whether he is cordial or cold. A firm clasp signals warmth and honest resolve, while a sweet smile may mask a chilling heart, yet a strong grip can convey trusted integrity and power of character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwer
Chesterfield
Will and the Butler Deal Undoes an Aristocrat’s Will
A popular writer orchestrates a scene where an old aristocrat’s last will and testament is witnessed by his butler and housekeeper who are made beneficiaries, unintentionally rendering the will invalid. The author did not realize the effect of his setup.
Gem of Ancient Architecture in Kerry
The Oratory of Gallerus on the Dingle promontory in Kerry is among the oldest Christian worship sites in the United Kingdom. It features unique dry stone construction with a ground level arch and a single gable window, named as a national monument and recently restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallerus
Dingle
Kerry
United Kingdom
Emerald Isle
Anniversary for Rev George A Tewksbury Marks Twenty Years
A large Concord crowd gathered at Trinitarian church to honor Rev George A Tewksbury on his twentieth anniversary since starting his ministry here. Local ministers delivered commemorative addresses, with a vocal solo by Mrs Wallace B Conant. A reception for the couple is planned Thursday evening with parish members planning remarks on events since 1891 when he arrived from Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Tewksbury
Trinitarian Church
Concord
Mr. Tewksbury
Charles Hutchins
Loren B. Macdonald
W. J. Batt
Junction
Chas. Robinson
Stow
Mr. Rutan
Maynard
David C. Torrey
Bedford
Wallace B. Conant
Tewksbury
Seattle
Washington
Hosmer Wins Concord Golf Fall Championship Cup
H. B. Hosmer defeated Murray Baliou six up with four to play to capture the annual Concord Golf club fall championship. Wharton won the day’s bogey match as the rounds showed Hosmer leading with notable scores against Dexter and Ballou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hosmer
Concord Golf Club
Murray Baliou
Wharton
White
R. E. Eaton
J. M. Eaton
H. W. Hosmer
Ballou
Dexter
Trial of Phineas Feather in Hudson Court
The case of Phineas Feather of Hudson on assault with intent to kill Alfred D. Gleason was brought in local court Monday morning and postponed to Wednesday by mutual agreement. The record lists several advertised letters including Robert Carleton Willy Gorg J Hildreth A Hammarston James M Miller Reed Barton and Mrs Abner Griffin Mrs Frank E Howe Mrs Eric Johnson Miss Ellie M Smith and Miss M E Smiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carleton
Willy Gorg
J. Hildreth
A. Hammarston
James M. Miller
Reed & Barton
Abner Griffin
Frank E. Howe
Eric Johnson
Ellie M. Smith
M. E. Smiley
Phineas Feather
Hudson
R. J. Beavis
Alfred D. Gleason
Concord Classifieds Offer House Rentals And Services
Local column lists house to let on Virginia road and Middle street in Concord Mass. Furnished rooms and half of a double house available near churches schools and the railroad. Ads for tailoring, laundering, farm help, and luncheon at Old Concord Chapter House. Rates: 10 cents a line, six words per line, advance payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Whitcomb
Concord
Maynard
Littleton
Bedrdgcton
Sudbury
Virginia Road
James Keane
Elmwood House
P. J. Sexton
Bedford Rd
Middle St
Mass
McManus Bros
Old Concord
Lexington Road
R. R
L. A. Hesselton
Concord Junction
James M Russell Installed as Administrator of Mary Russell Estate
Notice states James M Russell is appointed administrator of Mary Russell, late of Concord Middlesex deceased intestate, bonds given, creditors must present claims and debtors pay to James M Russell at Concord Junction Massachusetts. Dated September 15 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Russell
Concord
Middlesex
James M. Russell
Adm
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Mrs. W. S Leand
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