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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1915
Page
2
Marlboro Massachusetts edition lists subscription prices at 1.50 yearly in advance 2.00 otherwise and single copies four cents. Mentions Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford as served areas under the 1908 mass publication.
Redfield emphasizes awareness of postwar challenges and promises not to let the U S become a dumping ground for inexpensive European goods. He hints at, but does not detail, a potential high tariff path as millions of soldiers return to industrial life and European belligerents seek to regain prestige.
Chester B. Williams withdraws from the Middlesex county race after winning the Republican primary. A convention of city and town committees is urged to pick a candidate, but names like Adelbert Messer, ex-Mayor Glines, Dyer, and ex-Rep. Penniman enter the field. Dyer vows to run regardless of endorsements, creating a chaotic contest with potential Democratic leverage and redistricting looming.
The contest between Walsh and McCall underscores the belief that either candidate must "go some." Voters in Middlesex County are becoming better informed about local political dynamics.
A lighthearted notice notes Worcester prefers adjacent towns host its piggery and a compliment is implied. It laments frost and wind hurting the peach crop, mentions Democratic activity amid sheriff races, wind-damaged apple farmers, and the renewed country fair as pigskin and horse hide vie for attention.
The government urges no celebration as initial German setbacks reach Britain. The text mentions Boston politics and a governor facing 60,000 votes with noted names Lomasney Curley and Fitzgerald. a hypothetical 59,997 vote total would still put certain figures under suspicion.
A strong belief exists that Mr Williams has a reason for quitting the county commissioner race that he has not produced. Candidate Messer has heard the Robert Bruce and the spider story and plans another attempt.
A sports observer notes the Russians display sharp footwork in play but fall short on decisive punches. The assessment contrasts agility with finishing power, implying persistent gaps in one-on-one exchanges and scoring opportunities.
Messrs. Clark and Shaw maneuver to win Cushing supporters with persuasion tactics, but analysts warn the outreach may yield little success as the political fishing lines appear strained and the target group wary.
Maynard Howard Jamieson is in fine fettie for jumps and sprints. He will participate in Boston on Oct 12 and will also compete in Brockton on Thursday at the annual games held at the fair grounds.
Henry Connors who underwent surgery at St Elizabeths Hospital Boston last Wednesday is recovering rapidly and expected to be home next week.
Box 22 was rung at 5 o clock Thursday for a blaze on Warren Street. Fire crews responded quickly and found a blaze in a henhouse, which was extinguished without loss.
Twenty six members of the Young People’s society of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran church Glendale Street enjoyed an auto trip to Allston Sunday. They attended the second anniversary of the Allston society, traveling in the auto truck of W. Strout.
A town discussion urges a $1,000 appropriation to repair macadamized streets at a forthcoming special meeting. Officials warn that delaying could require triple the amount in six months to restore the roads to proper condition.
The opening meeting of the May ard Woman's club will be held in Fasonic hall Tuesday afternoon. Following the regular meeting a musical afternoon will be enjoyed with pianist Mr Saumgaarter and Ray Simonds featuring vocal and Scottish dance performances. Tea will be served.
Michael Lynch buys the Main street store from the Lynch brothers where he has worked as a clerk. Friends predict continued success under his management as the business continues to prosper.
Thursday marked the closing of the Assabet mills salesroom for remnants and goods. Alexander Pettigrew, with 22 years of service, will head the supply room. The salesroom dates to 1864 when 16 to 20 teams gathered for cloth sales, a sight now fading with changes from movies and ready made suits.
Mr and Mrs Felix Rainville and Mr and Mrs C F Connor with daughter Margaret of Watertown return from a ten day auto trip to Sherbrooke Canada originally aiming for Montreal but detoured by a severe storm that dumped trees and debris on roads. The party narrowly escaped serious injury near Concord New Hampshire when their car fell into a gully causing a wheel to break and two days of rest. Despite mishaps the travelers enjoyed White Mountain scenery and northern Vermont.
Marlboro businessman E L Browne announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner. A native of Somerville, he built a long career in Malden and other towns before moving to Marlboro to run the Marlboro stock farm. Local Republicans back his bid, and he is described as well equipped for the position.
Community frustration grows over slow progress to raise and widen the small railroad bridge behind the Asabet house. Officials delayed petitioning the county commissioners to allow time for red tape, hindering the project’s completion.
The Masonic social club held its monthly banquet in the Odd Fellows quarters on Saturday evening with a large attendance. After supper an entertaining program featured vocal and instrumental performances. Committee members included Thomas Wright chairman George Thompson Alex Hickland George McInnes Walter Priest Samuel G. King F E Taylor and Dr S R Garland.
The Ladies sewing circle of the Finnish Socialist society held a Saturday night fair at Parker St hall. Members sold fancy articles and wearables at good prices, plus an one act comedy, Imatra band music, vocal numbers and a dance. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed.
A list of locals from here who attended the Rockingham fair in Salem New Hampshire on Thursday includes William Hooper and son Raymond R B Hartin Harold Sullivan Waine Williams Aubrey Bent Albert and John Hendrickson Mr and Mrs James Coughlan and son Burin Richard Ericson Mr and Mrs Edward Nealey Martin Peterson Michael Louka James O Eaton Daniel Foley Leonard Smith Hector Roberts William Driscoll and William Murray.
A six o'clock electric car from Concord was derailed at the Pa per mill corner Friday evening at 6 45 causing more than a half hour delay.
The high school freshman class met Friday and elected officers for the year. Florence Wilder is president, Rose McManus vice president, Grant Denniston secretary, Alice MacDonald treasurer in the commercial department, and Caroline Herbert treasurer in the academic department.
Jesse Sims has procured a patent on a new invention described as a combination spark lock for automobile engines. A prospective buyer is already lined up for the patent.
Mrs Patrick Moran of Worcester was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs William McGowan, sharing a social visit and hospitality at their home.
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