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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1910
Page
4
The Marlboro Enterprise notes subscription prices and postal filing details. It lists the paper as published weekly by The Enterprise Company with staff credits and the Marlboro address. Advertising rates are given for one inch and additional inches, with yearly discounts available.
The Vermont legislature chaplain argues for humane treatment of prisoners and rehabilitation, contending that prisons should offer opportunities for reform. He suggests that kindness upon discharge can lower crime and believes criminals are not a distinct permanent class.
The Colts defeated Concord 4 1 in ten innings at the fair grounds. Hopkins pitched ten innings with 18 strikeouts and only two hits allowed while Shepard led Concord hitters with both safeties. Dee opened the tenth with a hit and Hopkins advanced on a fielder’s choice before Hanley drove in two runs to seal the win.
Local items from Concord cover Maynard shopping, Philathea club events, charity sales, and a car fire truck update. Also reported are deaths of Mrs. Matilda Tasker and Miss Louléa Jones, a Republican convention attendance, and remarks on the Bayley Hoar senatorial race shaping a fair contest.
Middlesex 160 defeated Roxbury Latin at Middlesex school grounds in the opening game. Middlesex showed a fast open style under the new rules with all scores in the first seven minutes. Miller scored after a quick forward pass, and Douglas added a sensational run from the 40 yard line behind strong interference.
Middlesex school releases a demanding football slate featuring Oct 16 Vollmann at Concord and Oct 22 Noble & Greenough at Concord. The season ends with a game against St George School on Nov 9 at the latter’s field.
At the fifth senatorial convention in Boston, Harvey Wheeler served as chairman and Adelbert Messer won the district committee seat. The event was described as a fine time, with President Roosevelt present by proxy via his Concord stand-in.
The piece outlines potential candidates in the district including Wade Stone, a popular local figure, and Dr. Pfeiffer of Bedford. It says if Wade Stone is nominated he could be renominated by the Democrats, signaling a hard battle, while Bentleman is noted for his appealing personality and broad connections, though not actively seeking office.
Miss Annie T Byron age 31 native to town dies after a long illness at Hubbard street residence. A Concord High School 1908 graduate and St Bernard’s church worker, she is survived by her parents one sister and seven brothers. Funeral at St Bernard’s church Wednesday at 9 AM with burial in St Bernard’s cemetery.
Miss Mary B Wheeler daughter of Mrs Caleb H Wheeler and George P Cook of Herber California were married at the bride’s Sudbury road home last Wednesday evening. Rev Warren B McDonald officiated with maid of honor Mrs Sarah E Wheeler and best man J Malcolm Eveleth. The couple will reside at Herber California after a honeymoon.
Concord Woman's club held the annual reception to president Mrs Henry C Rolfe at the town hall on Monday afternoon. In the receiving line were former presidents Mrs G M Brooks Mrs Burrill and Mrs George E Walcott. The hall was decorated with autumn foliage and refreshments were served after noon by the social committee.
Advertisement rates listed at 10 cents a line with six words per line and advance payment. Ads reach readers in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury. Goods and services include boot and shoe maker P Ryan 8 Railroad lane, Concord and posted notices for rental four pigs and various sales and notices for cabinet Victrola two cows a breeding sow a light open buggy and a sleigh.
Delegates from this town attended a Republican senatorial convention dinner. The crowd heard a political quip about Theodore Roosevelt, with a heckler shouting that Teddy was on the other side as leaders from across the state gathered.
Last Wednesday at the First Parish church an all day program featured Mrs Eva W die Son of the Elizabeth Peabody house ten delivering the morning talk on Settlement wars. An afternoon concert included an illustrated talk via a talking machine loaned by Mrs William Wheeler. Laura Belden of Boston readings and Concord entertainer enhanced the day alongside active participants Mrs Charles K Darling Mrs Hollis B Howe Mrs Walter A Wood and Mrs Frank Wheeler.
The Passionist fathers conducted a week of services at St Ber's church and concluded the session on Sunday. Attendance was high at all services and the week was deemed a success in every respect.
The list includes A. D. Adams D. W. Benere Don Burke T. Barton Chaffee Guy H. Cutter John McKay John Sprague A Taube Miss Margaret Crogan Miss Caroline Field Miss Isabel Robinson Mrs Harry Turner Mrs G B Thomas Miss Rosella Manlah Miss R Venne awaiting pickup at the central post office.
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