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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
8
Local residents report visits between Acton and nearby towns, a Japanese Fete set for November 14 and 15 in Exchange Hall, and multiple social calls. Community notes include job changes, harvest pest experiences, a large single congregational sermon, a charity ball game, and the opening of electric lights on a bridge.
Public notice offers six months rent free for a reliable party to take a furnished house at Fletchers Corner South Acton. Also for sale are Rhode Island Red and White Plymouth Rocks chickens and pullets, two cows, hay, a sleigh, and apples including Kings and Baldwins. Owner A C Haaly seeks disposal before month end to close the house.
Community brief listing visits and assignments. Mrs Lucy Burbeck is feeble. Mrs James Bosworth of Somerville visits her father G H Decoster. W C T A met at Mrs W O Holden. Harvest concerts Oct 20 at Universalist and Baptist Sunday schools. Postmaster aide Marion Folsom on ten day vacation at Gleasondale. H W Parker ill. Parker family hosted by G B Parker. W A C No 62 annual inspection scheduled for Nov 4. Mrs Ella J Adams of Hudson visiting Ang ie Knowlton. George Rodway substituting at B M R R station for Hugh Waters. Mrs A M Whitcomb substituting at post office.
An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to Sunset Magazine a monthly western themed publication. It promotes illustrated stories picturesque viewpoints and the romance of the West. The offer includes a free book Road of a Thousand Wonders with 120 Western views and a $1.50 yearly subscription.
Secretary of War Taft spoke in Shanghai on open door policy and China’s reforms during a formal reception. He urged equal trade rights, praised U S aid, and urged administrative reform while noting ongoing talks on Philippine policy and future U S presence. A separate report from West Derry, New Hampshire notes Fred Grolean’s death after a Monday shooting and his father Cyril Grolean facing manslaughter charges.
A string of hometown items reports McCarthy shipping granite to Mamsboro. Ed Rouillard of Malden visits C. S. Miller, William Hollowell improves at home, Claude Lightbound back from Lowell mills. Mrs. Fulton Spinney and daughter visit Torrington residents. Various townsfolk travel, work changes, and family updates on town streets. Stephen Dane sails for Pacific coast with Atlantic fleet next spring. Several locals ill, visiting, or moving. new job at Pierre Courtemanche store. Miss Ethel Clouston returns from Dorchester. Jefts divorce finalized. Mantha challenges Paquette for St Jeans checker club title.
Chicago and Detroit battled in 12 innings for the world baseball championship as darkness halted play with 24 377 fans watching. Umpire O Day ended the game with the score tied and both teams claiming momentum for the series.
Miss Charlotte Conantis visits Brooklyn. J E Durkee and family plan California trip next Monday. Dr and Mrs F J Barker visited Portsmouth. Mrs A E Payson returned from North We...y. Rev F P Wood attends Union Theological Seminary program in NYC. Chase of Atlanta and Mrs Jennie Pike host at Monument House. Autumn flowers displayed at church. Rally night in C E society with remarks on Atlanta work and Acton life. tenor solo by Mr Pelton.
Auction sales continue this Thursday at Cheewawhegh Farm Co on Main Street Pherborn with 9 AM start and a continuation on the 14th if needed. A.E. Willis in Groton offers 12 cows and 30 tons hay at 1 30 PM on October 12. Buttonwood Stock Farm Dunstable hosts sales October 17 at 9 AM including 29 Holstein cattle plus stock, tools, hay and fodder. Otis H Forbush is the gavel dealer. Prices include high heifer 82 59 second calf milking 24 daily, cows 50 54 62, spring heifers 38 48 5 bull 29 50 hay 18 50 a ton.
Lost female Boston Terrier dark brindle with white chest. Reward offered. Notify H. Greenwood Acton Centre or phone 912 W Acton. Demonstrations on Beacon Hill and Chinatown side notes mention Boston as a peace conference spot.
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