Local W C T U Holds First Fall Meeting in Concord Junction
Concord Junction reports the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union opening its season at Mrs Herbert Shepherd’s home on October 3. Mrs Bullock presided, Deacon Russell assisted, and delegates to the Worcester state convention were appointed. A fund was voted to defray Boston World’s Convention expenses. November gathering set for October 14 at Mrs John Ann’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Shepherd
Bullock
Deacon Russell
Worcester
Boston
John Aln
Advertised Letters List Names Several Recipients
Henry Connors Richard Fisher Lawrence C Frederickson J B Gould Mrs Geo 8S Harold H Hawkins Stewart Kennedy George Mon iier Josef Similemier Mrs E B Sullivan City post office announces letters remaining uncalled for for these addressees as of today awaiting pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Connors
Richard Fisher
Lawrence C. Frederickson
J. B. Gould
Geo
Harold
H. Hawkins
Stewart Kennedy
George Moniier
Josef Similemier
EB. Sullivan
To Let Rooms and House in Concord Area
To let a furnished room with bath heat and electric light apply at 9 Grove Street Concord Junction. To let house with ten rooms modern improvements large barn and ample land room rent reasonable company A Hunter Concord June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grovest
Concord Junction
Co. A
Hunter
Concord
Secretly Indicted Crocker Jurors Held on Bribe Charge
Boston report states John F. Cronan and Matthew F. Killion, jurors in the Crocker will case, were rearrested and arraigned in superior court after being secretly indicted by a grand jury. Each was held on 5000 bail for trial. alleged bribe involved William J. Hartnett supplying votes to break Ariel H Crocker's will worth about 800000 to his widow. Trial date not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Cronan
Killian
Moran
William J. Hartnett
Ariel H Cr
Hartford Transport Firms Consolidate Assets
In Hartford on October 10 a report says the New York New Haven and Hartford railway has taken over the Hartford and New York Transportation company. The company operates two steamers on Connecticut river routes to New York on alternate days, owns six tugs and 22 barges, and controls most towing on the Connecticut river. It also runs a shipyard in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Hartford and New York Transportation Company
Connecticut
New York
Connecticut River
Tubes of Hudson River Tunnel Opened Signaling Finish
The second tube of the Pennsylvania railroad tunnel under the Hudson was joined yesterday afternoon signaling completion of digging. The interior was decorated for the event but the tubes will not be usable for a year as they require cement lining and pile supports in the riverbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hudson River
Grand Jury Indicts Father in Son's Death
Barnstable Mass October grand jury returns manslaughter indictment against Arthur C Hoxie for assaulting and beating his 4 year old son Arthur C causing death Hoxie pleads not guilty.
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Barnstable
Mass
Arthur C. Hoxie
Arthur C
Hoxie
Perfect Plumbing Confronts Customer Pressure Claim
A customer accuses a plumbing service of coercive demands to force a change. The firm responds stating it will review the claim and seeks to resolve the dispute. Local records show a complaint filed against the contractor.
Nomination of Fred F. Trull for Representative at 10th District
Hudson and Maynard delegates meet for Republican district convention in Lower Town Hall. Fred F. Trull wins unanimous nomination for representative after apportionment decisions favor Hudson Maynard Stow and Boxboro. The gathering ends with a harmonious meal at Cochran hall and praise from attendees including George F. Burns.
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10Th District
Lower Town Hall
Maynard
G. H. Stevens
F. P. Glazier
Fred F. Trull
Thomas Hillis
Hudson
Stow
Boxboro
Maynard and Stow
Trull
Cochran Hall
F. A. Morse
Atty. Wilson
George F. Burns
Ayer
Wipes Out Old Debt at Mission Board Meeting
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in North Adams announces the $1,000,000 debt has been cleared through gifts from business leaders. A storm of applause followed the news and Rev. Henry Hopkins led a prayer of thanksgiving as a white-haired man led the audience in a Doxology.
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American Board
North Adams
Mass
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Henry Hopkins
Diphtheria Cases Prompt Health Board Meeting in Waltham
In Waltham Massachusetts 64 diphtheria cases are scattered through the town and the board of health met to seek a grant from the aldermen to support a hospital ward for poorer children. Mayor Harvey questions an epidemic but supports funding efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Mass
Board of Health
Board of Alder Men
Harvey
Thieves rob Boston and Albany ticket office for over $1000
In Boston on October 10 two thieves robbed the Washington street ticket office of the Boston and Albany railroad, seizing several stacks of bank notes totaling more than $1000. One distracts the clerk by phone while the other takes the money from a counter inside the railing and escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington Street
Boston and Albany Railroad
Coer
Italian actress Adelaide Ristori dies of pneumonia in Rome
Rome reports the death of Marchesa Pel Grillo better known as Adelaide Ristori, the renowned Italian actress, from pneumonia. Born in 1822 to a family of comedians, she debuted at three months old and performed until 1885. Her later years were marked by a cheerful domestic life.
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Rome
Marchesa Pel Grillo
Adelaide Ristori
Mme. Ristori
Dreadnought Completes Eight Hour Trial At Spithead
The battle ship Dreadnought anchored at Spithead after an eight hour full steam trial. She reached a speed of 21.4 knots with a mean average of 21 percent power, surging to 28,000 horsepower under increased load from preparations for a sea trip.
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Spithead
Eng
Mistook Man For Moose in Gagetown Killing
Stanley Fanjoy was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting William Kincaide while moose hunting mistaking him for a moose. The crown argued negligence and lack of hunting license. Judge Landry ordered remand from 8 p m to 2 p m today.
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Gagetown
N. B
Stanley Fanjoy
William Kincaide
Fanjoy
Landry
Lim
Concord Notices and Local Sports Roundup
Miss Edith Buck returns from Bissell Alabama and Miss Lothrop visits Winstead Connecticut. Mrs Tanner sells household effects. Victor Sanborn visits Concord. Loughlin joins East Boston High School civil service prep. Rust family back from Battle Lawn. Company 1 annual meeting Oct 15 for treasurer and committees. Alice Hélliard resigns to Winchester for higher pay. Concord delegation at Brockton fair. Golf club medal handicap won by George Keyes. fall championship semis set with Sewell and Ames advancing.
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Edith A. Buck
Bissell
Ala
Margaret Lothrop
Winsted
Conn
J. D. Tanner
Victor C. Sanborn
Chicago
F. B. Sanborn
Elm St
C. A. Thomas
Hubbard St
Athol
Edward F. Loughlin
East Boston High School
N. J. Rust
Barrett
Battle Lawn
Alice Hdélliard
Winchester
F. &. Cutler
A. B. C. Dakin
C. Fay Heywood
B. W. Brown
H. G. Kilkenny
EB. H. Maker
Concord Golf Club
George
Keyes
I. P. Sewell
A. J. Graves
J. W. Ames
Concord Woman's Club Receives New Members
The Concord Woman's club held a meeting with Mrs. Rolfe honored and reception assistance from former presidents Mrs. Burrill and Mrs. Walcott. Ushers and entertainment were led by several members, decor and refreshments organized by multiple committee members, and many ladies joined the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Woman's Club
Henry C. Rolfe
Henry B. Joslin
F. W. B. Sellers
George Warren
Julia D. Wheeler
M. Elizabeth Ford
Nettie Brown
William O. Weeden
Charlies
Towne
Highland Military Defeats Hudson High in Close Contest
Highland Military of Worcester beat Hudson High 0 to 0 at Central-st grounds in a well played game. Hopkinson scored a 30 yard run for the visitors in the first half while Hudson held their heavier opponents to a tight contest. Hillman and Robertson sustained head injuries but recovered quickly. Bailey and Guy starred for Hudson with Robertson, Hopkinson and Shepardson top for Highland Military.
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Highland
Hudson High
Central-st
Hopkinson
Hudson Boys
Hillman
J. P. Hanlon
Capt. Robertson
Worcester
Hudson
Guy
Bailey
Robertson
Shepardson
Lineann
Local Notes From West End and Surrounds
Frank Holden returns Sunday from a New York trip. Mrs. Charles Kilpatrick of Somerville visits relatives on Church Street. O Toole Bros. of Clinton install a hot water heating plant in Frank Shambo's new home. Anson Howe serves on the jury. A Methodist church supper Friday draws a good crowd. Ernest G. Ware, once a local resident, now engineers for the Boston and Maine Railroad. Thomas F. Mahoney real estate agency sells Ephriam H. Sargent’s Washington Street lot to John Saunders. H. R. Hinman of H Halliday Co. visits Lynn to hire a clothing salesman for the Hudson store after Leslie O. Rice resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holden
New York
Charles Kilpatrick
Somerville
Church St
Washington
Ephriam H. Sargent
John Saunders
Death of Hudson Resident Mrs Ellen Coggins
Mrs Ellen Coggins widow of Thomas Coggins died at her daughter Mary Garvey’s Lincoln street home Friday night after a lingering illness. She had lived in Hudson 43 years and was 74. Survived by four sons Patrick Martin Timothy J and John T of Hudson and three daughters Mary Garvey Nellie Connelly and Edward Fee. Funeral Sunday at St Michael's Church with burial in the family lot in St Michael's Cemetery.
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Hudson
Ellen Coggins
Thomas Coggins
Mary Garvey
Lincoln St
Nellie Connelly
Springfield
Edward Fee
Marlboro
St. Michael’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Floods in Southern Jalisco and Colima Cause Loss of Life
Floods in the south of Jalisco and Colima cause extensive property damage and deaths. Drowning fatalities along the Manzanillo extension of the Mexican Central Railway reach 123. Thousands of tons of earth and rocks slide from mountains. All victims are native residents.
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Mexico City
Jalisco
Colima
Manzanillo
Mexican Central Railway
Opening Rally Promotes Temperance in Hudson Hall
A Sunday night rally organized by the Anti Saloon League drew a large audience at town hall with Milton T. Bailey presiding. S H. Davis of Boston and local clergy spoke on temperance while musical groups provided entertainment. Davis filled in for A L Saunders who could not attend. Pledge cards and a contribution tag were circulated and later given to Davis before the crowd sang America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Town Hall
Milton T. Bailey
S. H. Davis
Boston
George B. Frost
Robert F. True
J . Stephan
John Baltzly
Mavis
A. L. Saunders
Mr. Davis
America
Independence League Nominates State Officers Ticket
Independence League executive committee nominates C. C. Paine Hyannis for secretary of state G. M. Harrigan Lowell for state treasurer and G. E. Gardner Worcester for attorney general The league state ticket also includes John B. Moran governor E. G. Brown lieutenant governor and T. L. Hisgen auditor All nominees except Gardner were previously Democratic selections.
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Boston
The
Independence League
League
C. C. Paine
Hyannis
G. M. Harrigan
Lowell
G. E. Gardner
Worcester
John B. Moran
E. G. Brown
T. L Hisgen
Gardner
Parade Highlights United Spanish War Veterans Encampment
The annual encampment and reunion featured a parade with thousands cheering along the march route. President Roosevelt, a member, did not review the parade due to official duties.
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Washington
United Spanish War Veterans
Roosevelt
Boy Narrowly Escapes Lynching in New Orleans
A 12 year old black boy known as Jesse James was brought from Amite to New Orleans and placed in the parish jail to escape a lynching threat after being accused of attempting to assault a 4 year old white girl. This was his second escape from lynching.
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New Orleans
Jesse James
Amite
Polish Editor Shot by Bandits in Warsaw
Russian Journalist reports John Gadomski editor of The Gazeta Wolska was mortally wounded by bandits in Warsaw last night. Gadomski is described as the most prominent Polish Liberal journalist.
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Warsaw
John Gadomski
Gazeta Wolska
Walden Chapter Honors High Priest Browning With Apron
At the Walden Royal Arch chapter annual meeting in Concord Massachusetts Robert W Browning received a lambskin high priest's apron as thanks for his three years as presiding officer. Browning who is a turn key at the Massachusetts Reformatory and active in multiple Masonic bodies was elected MEHP for a fourth year.
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Walden
Robert W. Browning
Royal Arch Masons
W. Browning
Henry F. Smith
Walden Royal Arch
Browning
Robert W. Browning Mehp
Harry A. Douglas EK
Walter A. Carr
Horatio
Richardson Treas
Benjamin Debby Jr
Massachusetts Reformatory
Corinthian Lodge of
Concord
Corinthian Lodge
Walden Chapter
Adoniram Council of
Waltham
Boston
Eastern Diocese Convocation Meets in Concord
The 300th meeting of the Eastern Diocese of Massachusetts will convene at Trinity Church in Concord on Thursday October 11. A Holy Communion service at 10 45 will precede a historical sermon by Rev Edward Abbott D D Vice Dean Rector Emeritus of St James Cambridge. A business session follows with luncheon at 1. The bishop will attend. Officers include Dean Rev A St John Chambre Rev Edward Abbott treasurer Rev 8 H Hilliard secretary Rev James Yeames.
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Mass
Trinity Church
Concord
Edward Abbott
St. James's Cambridge
Essex
Middlesex
A. St. John Chambre
D. D
Lowell
Cambridge
H. Hilliard
Boston
James Yeames
Devereaux St
Arlington
Furniture from Mrs. A P Chamberlain sale moved to office
The remaining items from the late Mrs. A. P. Chamberlain sale have been moved to Erastus H. Smith’s office. The collection includes bureaus a hall stand bedsteads mahogany center table hall lamp moderator lamps Canton vases Turkish rugs and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Chamberlaine
B. W
Erastus H. Smith
Picture framing at Concord location and housing ad details
Vanderveer near the Post Office offers picture framing at one third less than Boston prices. A newly finished six room house with modern conveniences at Belknap street is for rent or sale, apply to John McSweeney at 2 Cottage Lane. Wanted a general housework girl no washing or ironing apply to Mrs W K Shaw Nashawtuc Hill Concord.
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Boston
Vanderveer
Post Office
Belknap Street
John McSweeney
Cottage Lane
W. K. Shaw
Nashawtuc Hill
Concord
DEVOE PAINTS DIFFERENCE IN TWO NEW HOMES
A letter from W Devoe & Co compares two freshly painted houses in Staunton Virginia and argues that Devoe paint costs less overall. The note claims one house used pure paint while the other used Devoe, noting the Devoe option saves money on paint and labor. Towle and Kent are named as dealers in New York.
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Hillis Concord
Mass
Co. P. Hanger
Staunton
Devoe
W. Devoe & CO
New York
Towle & Kent
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Ofiicp
Main Street
Marlboro, Mase
Svar
Waldo and
Daniel Lapham
Brockton
New Haven’s
Albert Vanderhoof
CON
Walthem Hes
Brockton Fair
Wm. Foss
Percy Garfield
Worces
Tee
Hudson Carr
Guy Soule
Wilson Langdon
Fosgate
Francisc
Townsend Davis
Baltzly Miller
Harriman Robertson
le Manson Rockwell
Wetherbee Perry
Hillman Hopkinson
Brooks Shepardson
Hagaman
Alcorn
Roberston
H. R. Hinman
H. H. Halladay
Lynn
Besse, Rolph Co
Leslie O. Rice
Mrs
Craic
Anti Saloon League
Eaton-Hurlbut
Stylish
Pape
H. S. Richardson
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