Concord News Highlights Local Events And Enrolments
Concord reports new directory work and Maynard school substitute Nellie Connaughton. John Dee builds a monument in St Bernard cemetery. Lyceum courses planned and Beckon Ladies Quartet member Adalyn Riley joins. Local health notes praise lack of contagious disease while Maynard Lexing ton report typhoid cases. Concerns include a slipping streetcar, a bicycle accident near Red Bridge, and fall social events like the Four Merry Rubes dance.
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Nellie Connaughton
Maynard
John Dee
Lincoln
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Alvin Smith
B. H. Howe
Waltham Watch Factory
Julius B. Richardson
Somerville
Concord
Concord Junction
Concord Board of Health
Lexington
Concord High School
Miller
Hilmwood
Red Bridge
Damon Wins Concord High Cross Country Meet
Captain Damon led the Concord high school cross country race held Thursday afternoon finishing about four miles in 28 minutes 55 seconds. Johnson closely followed in 29 minutes 8 seconds with a strong field trailing as runners passed from the playground to Lake Walden and along wood roads toward the Cambridge turnpike.
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Concord High School
Damon
Johnson
Lake Walden
Wood Roads
Cambridge Turnpike
George Root
Wright Tavern Guests Include International Visitors
Mrs. Dooley visits her daughter Mrs. Hann at the Wright Tavern where an extended stay continues. Amelia Wells of Fitchburg visits Concord friends while W H Stearns of Chelsea is recently engaged. Frisbie of Henebique Construction Co renews tavern hospitality amid bridge work. Brookes and Miss Brookes of Manchester England tour New England and stop at the Wright Tavern. Weekly registrants include Mrs W E Finch and daughter Spokane Washington Miss Carry Alston Daytonia Florida F M Osgood Manchester New Hampshire Mr and Mrs Walter Asestin Camden New Jersey Mrs C C Bergen Sioux City Iowa J C Cassaboom Gardner F P Chisholm Boston.
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Mrs. Dooley
Mrs. Hann
Amelia Wells
Fitchburg
W. H. Stearns
Chelsea
Concord
K. D. Frisbie
Henebique Construction Co
Philip H. Brookes
Miss Brookes
Manchester
England
New England
Wright Tavern
W. E. Finch
Spokane
Wash
Carry Alston
Daytonia
Fla
F. M. Osgood
Community thanks for support after bereavement
The family of Mrs. EB. F. Nealy extends heartfelt gratitude to friends neighbors and all who offered kind words acts and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
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EB. F. Nealy
Middlesex School Beats Noble & Greenough In Close Gridiron Battle
Middlesex School defeats Noble & Greenough 17 to 6 in a keenly played football match. Middlesex advantages come from a strong backfield and robust line play with several players listed in the lineup. Umpire MacGrath and referee Galbraith officiated the 18 minute halves as both sides fielded fresh lines.
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Middlesex’ School
Noble & Greenough
Middlesex
Elliot
Barron le Barron
Alber Rt Coolidge
Laforce
Ry Wright
Mott
Lg Trumbull St
Wenson le Bright
Miller
Walker
Gallagher
Boyle
Sanderson
Lumans
W. Hutchins
Rt Sweetzer
Weston
Converse
E Grant
Lg Warren
It Storer
le de Ford
Courtney
Inb Tappan
T. Williams
Pitman
Sigowmey
Grant
Young Hoar and Russell wind up state campaign gears
In western Massachusetts Roger Sherman Hoar of Concord and Otis T. Russell nephew of William E. Russell gather Democratic energy as they stump for Vahey and Foss. Hoar, son of the late Sherman Hoar, is praised for politics and law promise while Eustis Russell, son of the late governor, plans to join the state ticket effort.
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Boston Globe
Roger Sherman Hoar
Concord
Sherman Hoar
Otis T. Russell
William E. Russell
Roger Hoar
Harvard
Vahey and
Foss
Eustis Russell
Young Hoar
Gen. Bartlett
Westfield
West Springfield
Tonneau
Billy” Russell
Notable Visitors and Guests at the Colonial Inn
Karl Krop author of 10 000 Miles of a Bicycle visited the Colonial riding a high nickel plated bicycle. Over 110 autoists dined there Sunday. Alice G White Quincy librarian stopped at the Inn last week. Last week's guests include Mrs A B Clarke Paris France Mr and Mrs George Lawton Havana Cuba Miss Ruth C Waterbury San Francisco Mrs J W Vickers and daughter Los Angeles Mrs J H Quint Brunswick Me J W Houston Pittsburgh Pa Mrs M A Whalen New York J R Bates Cedar Rapids Iowa R M Pittit Kenosha Wis Mrs A W Sampson and daughter Denver Colo.
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Karl Krop
Colonial
George West
New Hampshire
Inn
Alice G. White
Quincy Public Library
A. 8. Clarke
Paris
France
George Lawton
Hvanna
Cuba
Ruth C. Waterbury
San Francisco
Cal
J. W. Vickers
Los Angeles
J. H. Quint
Prunswick
J. W. Houston
Pittsburg
M. A. Whalen
New York City
J. R. Bates
Cedar Rapids
Towa
R. M. Pittit
Kenosha
Wis
A. W. Sampson and Daughter
Denver
Col
Concord School Falls to Lawrence Academy 8–0
Concord School suffered its first defeat of the season as Lawrence Academy of Groton shut them out 8 to 0. Key moments included O Keefe’s field goal kick and solid play by O Keefe and Carpenter for Lawrence, while Concord contended with injuries to two regular ends, including captain Baker.
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Concord
Lawrence Academy of Groten
Capt
Baker
Lawrence
O’keefe
Carpenter
Lawrence Academy
Rockwell le
O'Neil
O'Connor
A. Williams
Douglas
McMillan Rt
Sheady
Pike
Mathews
Knowies Rho
P. Brigham
Laughlin
Juiudge
Urquhart
Fluno
Keenan
Concord Edges Maynard In Tight Bowing Opener
The season opener featured Concord versus Maynard with Maynard sending an all star lineup. Concord surged to victory by five pins after a split final string. Price of Maynard and Finegan of Concord led their teams with standout totals.
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Concord
Maynard
Victory Avenue
Price
Finegan
Giant 23-Pound Cabbage Stuns Bass Market Exhibit
A 23 pound cabbage, grown by Frank Rennie on the Bradford place, hangs as a perfect example of cabbage culture at Bass market. The display suggests Mr. Kennie has proven expertise in growing large vegetables.
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Bass’ Market
Frank Rennie
Bradford Place
Kennie
Trinitarian Church Notes and Missionary Meetings
The pastor will preach next Sunday on A Straight Course followed by A Misspent Life. The Ladies Missionary society meets Thursday Oct 21 at 2. The Auxiliary of the Woman's Board of Missions meets at 4 on Present Day Conditions in Latin Lands The Modern Italy. Friday evening’s topic is The Sunday School at the Middlesex Association annual meeting in Groton.
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Luther Franks, Jr
Concord
Elizabeth Anna Meade
Lynn
Franks
Concord High School
Meade
Concord Junction
Hermann S. Hering
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Hering
John Hope University
Baltimore
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Woman's Board of Missions
Italy
Middlesex Association
Groton
Representative contests stir town politics in Weston area
The Enterprise summarizes mixed sentiment in Weston and nearby towns as voters weigh a Democratic candidate against two outside rivals. Republicans face reduced turnout in an off year, while Democrats hope to gain ground with a well known candidate. Analysts note Weston’s strong Democratic leanings but persistent GOP ties since 1896.
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Weston
Knight
Nebraska
Jefferson
Roger Sherman Hoar
Concord
Bitter personal rivalries frame town representative race
Local politics center on personal loyalties rather than party lines. The Democratic candidate who won by one vote three years ago faces a divided base with fusion across parties. Supporters predict a possible carry, while conservatives doubt a majority. Two factions hint at a reprise of the old turbulent contest.
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Representative
Local Town Sees Little Democratic Support in Local Race
In this town Democratic candidates are avoided. Last year the Democratic nominee for representative polled 46 votes while the Republican opponent received 290. This year the Republican nominee is a well known figure.
Miss Margery Blanchard Comes Out At Nashawtuc Reception
Miss Margery Blanchard made her formal debut at a private reception hosted by her mother Mrs Herbert W Blanchard at their Nashawtuc home Saturday afternoon. Guests from Boston Cambridge Concord and other cities attended.
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Margery Blanchard
Herbert W. Blanchard
Nashawtuc
Miss Blanchard
Providence
Concord Bridges Replaced With Cement Structures
Almost an island, Concord sits surrounded by bridges now being rebuilt from wood to cement. North, South, Red and Main Street bridges plus Brath's bridge are under transformation, making exits and routes tougher for visitors and drivers alike.
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Concord
Main St
Brath’s
Town Votes Barely Noticed As Lincoln Contests Drift
Citizens show little interest in the upcoming election with small vote margins noted in recent years. The piece laments apathy and the small spread between candidates for representative, suggesting the town’s voters have forgotten an election is held.
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Lincoln
Bedford Weathering Concord Political Factions Ahead
Bedford expects minor political troubles soon yet pays little heed to Concord faction fights. The town has voted solidly Republican for so long that it is assumed the same Republican majority will sweep the entire ticket this year.
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Bedford
Concord
Befo re Supreme Court on Milk Standard Law
The case over the milk standard law is expected before the Supreme Court with ex attorney Herbert A Parker arguing the law is arbitrary. If upheld legislators may repeal it later this year as milk dealers vow a fight to the finish.
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Supreme Court
Herbert A. Parker
Harmony lodge gains new member at A. O. U. W. meeting
A new member was admitted to the Harmony lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen on Tuesday evening. Other items mention names in the CQNCORD advertised letters list and local figures.
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Harmony Lodge
Local Advertisements Reach Concord Area Readers
Classified notices invite submissions paid in advance for Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury readers. Listings include house for rent on Sudbury road eight rooms modern improvements and partly furnished apartments with steam electricity and bath in Concord.
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Aees
H. L. Whitcomb’s
Concord
Maynard
Littleton
Bedford Acton
Sudbury
Sudbury Road
Neo
D. Hubberd
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William H Brown
George N. White
Ladies’ Charitable Society of Concord
William Wheeler
Annie Johnson
Nason St
Frank Pierce
George A. Tawkebury
Bedford Minute Men
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John J. Burns
Waltham
Mildren C. Barnes
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W. F. Mallalieu
H. A. Ofstie
A. Trelstad
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N. Y
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Wetherbee
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Newton
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Chicago
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Plymouth
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Portland
Louise Easton
la Crosse
Eleanor Brace
New York
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Charlotte Parker
Margaret Titcomb
Antoinette Barker
Margaret Eckfeldt
Ellen Hoar
Cqncord
C. F.cook
K. H. Drew
C. N. Goward
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Concord Local
Concord Jet
Jeremiah Sheehan
H. S. Richardson
Concord, Mass
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Friend
Concord Nurseries
Henry M. Pratt
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Monument St., Concord
A. L. Hicks
Marcel Waving
Children’s Fair
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DR. A. Fernald
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Back Bay
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C. Parmenter, &Co
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