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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

3

Residents and visitors fill local town life pages

A long list of guests, vacations, and visits traces weekly movement: Mrs Joseph Roberts in Hugh Miller’s new house. many visitors from Boston to Fall River to Worcester. Misses Kelley and Ledgard among those staying at beaches and camps. several residents travel to New York and Nantasket as outdoor season ends. Labor Day events and local notices complement town life.

Cornelius Murphy Fall River Timothy Murphy James Carney Patrick McCarthy Lawrence John’ Dacey J. D.W. Chester Ban Nia

Buried in Marlborough A Civil War Unit Reunions

The body of Willars Fairbanks of Billerica was brought for burial with funeral services by Rev. T. J. Judge of the M E church. Fairbanks, 72, was an old time resident. The 17th annual reunion of the Fourth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery will be at Marblehead on Labor Day Sept 7 with HQ in G A R hall. Dinner at Adams House at 1130. A business and entertainment meeting follows. Eph Shaughnessy of Woonsocket R I visited Marlboro relatives Sunday.

Willars Fairbanks Billerica T. J. Judge M. E. Church Fairbanks Fourth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Association iMarblehead Labor Day G. A. R. Hall Adams House

Heroic act William Scully rescues maid at Lake Boon

William Scully earned Carnegie medal consideration for leaping into Lake Boon to save a distress call from a young woman near the Twilight club cottage. He reached her after a 50 yard swim and delivered her safely to her companions.

William Scully Lake Boon Mr. Scully Twilight Club Scully Cam

Fall from staging injures three workers on Pleasant Street

Arthur Croft James Leary and A W Hastings were injured when a house shingling staging collapsed on Pleasant Street Monday morning. Hastings had a dislocated finger and shaking. Cleary suffered serious shoulder and hip injuries. Croft sustained very serious back injuries. Dr F U Rich treated all three.

Arthur Croft James €Leary A. W. Hastings Pleasant Mr. Hastings Mr. Cleary Croft F. U. Rich

Concord notes and vacation trips around town

Miss Elizabeth Flavin visits Annisquam for two weeks while C C Butters enjoys a short Ashland vacation. Mr and Mrs B W Brown spend time at Pigeon Cove and Maude Hunt visits Dorchester. Hattie Conant stays with Mrs Martin Tuttle in Concord. Frank Kenney returns from a Nova Scotia vacation as race track improvements promise Labor Day sport. Max Blatt seeks local junk business share. ad promotes his high prices.

N. Fowler Concord Junction Concord Council K. of C Fred Randell Mildred Grace Weaving South Framingham Leominster Maynard William Crawford Lawrence Hattie Conant Ashland Martin Tuttle Frank Kenney Nova Scotia Fair Grounds J. F. Cummings U N. Fowler Max Blatt Maynard Junk Man Blatt

Fall Golf Fixtures at Concord Club Schedule

The Concord Golf club announces fall events from September to November including Bogey and Medal rounds. The club championship begins with the first round September 19, second September 26, and finals October 3 over 27 holes.

Concord Golf Club

Concord W C T U to Hold Autumn Convention

Middlesex County Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans its autumn convention September 24 at the First Church of Concord with sessions at 10 morning and 2 afternoon and a luncheon at 12 30. The local branch met Tuesday at Mrs H C Rolfe's Middle Street home.

Middlesex Co. Woman’s Christian Temperance» Union Church of Concord W.C.T. U H. C. Rolfe Middle St

Too Small Guarantee Ends Marlboro Maynard Plan

The Marlboro Maynard two game series at Marlboro Day is canceled as the Maynard manager would not accept a $1.50 per game guarantee. Marlboro, with a team described as only average, moves to schedule other opponents to manage expenses.

Marlboro Maynard

Thomas Rouse Dead After Brief Illness

Thomas Rouse died at his daughter's home in Walcott after a brief illness. He was born in Ireland 72 years ago and lived much of his life in Stow where he managed a large farm. He is survived by two sons and three daughters, including Mrs. Thomas Sweeney. Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's Church with burial in St. Bridget's Cemetery. A requiem mass followed Monday morning.

Thomas Rouse Thomas Sweeney Walcott Sr Mr. Rouse Ireland Stow John William Fen Ters Tas Sawyer Nellie Sundernoon St. Bridget’s Church St. Bridget's Cemetery

Anti Tirrell Faces Strong Wilder Threat in Local Race

In the district Republicans express strong anti Tirrell sentiment as Wilder gains backing and may challenge Tirrell for the nomination. Town leaders say Wilder visits could swing the race into the doubtful column.

Tirrell Mr. Wilder Wilder

Funeral of Boston Drugist Frank A. Davidson

Mr and Mrs Lucius H Maynard attended the funeral in West Roxbury Sunday for Frank A Davidson a well known Boston druggist He was proprietor of a drug store on Nason Street about thirty years ago then sold to C W Wells to join Theodore Metcalf Co He later served as president and general manager of the Theodore Metcalf Co

Lucius H. Maynard West Roxbury Frank A. Davidson Boston Davidson Nason St C. W.W. Wells Theodore Metcalf Theodore Metcalf Co

School Reopens Tuesday After Eleven Week Vacation

Schools will reopen next Tuesday following an eleven week vacation. Grade changes from the Main to Nason Street schools will not occur for several weeks. All children should report to the teachers to whom they have been promoted in the same rooms as before.

Nason St

Optical firms supply deals cut by H P N Dahl

H P N Dahl has contracted with several optical firms to obtain goods direct from the factory. This arrangement enables Dahl to offer this class of goods at substantially reduced prices.

H. P. N. Dahl

Two Wives Non Support Sparks Investigation

Maynard overseers and Officer Connors investigate a Lowell arrest of Thomas Higgins for non support. Higgins, a former town resident, was bound over for the grand jury after the case revealed wife number two.

Officer Connors Thomas Higgins Lowell John Connors Higgins Connor Concord

Historic cane gifted at Wilton 150th celebration

Cane presented by Cane A. D. Holt to Wilton New Hampshire honors the town’s 150th anniversary. The heirloom case includes wood from Faneuil Hall and the North Bridge at Concord plus a rock from the Old North bridge and fragments from several U S warships.

A. D. Holt Wilton N. H Holt Faneuil Hall Old North Bridge Concord Potomac Washington Somerset Isaae Davis U. S Chicago Minnesota Jamestown Olympia Lawrence Wabash New York Marblehead U.S Spain

Batley Likely To Enter Republican Congressional Contest

Albert Batley Sr may join the Republican field for the representative contest as callers press him to run. He told an Enterprise reporter he has the matter under consideration with several prominent Republicans urging him. Batley, a Republican town committee member and current board of health member, expects to decide in a few days.

Thea Albert Batley Ah Enterprise Batley Republican Town Committee Board of Health

May Try for Senatorship by Ex Representative Sullivan

Ex Rep P J Sullivan weighs a Senate run as a Republican nominee but has not reached a firm decision. He has surveyed the field and would likely enter again if no unusually strong challenger emerges.

J. Sullivan P. J. Sullivan Senate Mr. Sullivan

Kelley Jr. Seeks Checker Championship Defenders

Mark Kelley Jr. claims the town championship in checkers and vows to play any challenger. His supporters say he has no equal locally, prompting others to attempt an upset.

Mark Kelley

Maynard Locals Aims of Local Piano Teachers Listed

Miss Anna W Holt resumes piano teaching Sept 7. For sale market wagon, apply James Statt. For sale seven room house with acre or six acres, barn, apply L I Maynard Summer street or HB Davis Winthrop. Miss Clara Singleton piano teacher Fletcher method for children. Parents invited to investigate studio 6 Oak Street Maynard.

DeLee F. U. Rich Board of Health K. T. Richards Clara Singleton Fletcher Oak St Anna W. Holt James Statt L. i Maynard Summer St Mass HB. H. Davis Winthrop Oak At

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Maynard News Mrs Joseph Roberts Hugh Miller Lefthead Sherbrooke Can Mary Owens Scranton, Pa A. A. Hilferty Samuel ‘Townsend Abington Joseph Greenache Hudson Maple House James Baldwin Salisbury Beach Mrs. B. Driscoll Nantasket Beach Edith Barron John Ingham Burlington, VI Henry O’donnnel]L and Sons Beverley Leander Harwood Barre Whitney Bent William Meanor William Bishop George Murphy Albert J. H. Swayne Westerley Winnie Harvey Pittsfield Henry Axford Rosalie Minnie Shea Town Fred Sims The Agnes ‘Barry of Lynn Albert Batley, Jr New Hampshire John Horan E. F. Hunt Harry Holt Somerville Ceila Kelley Quincy Mamie Kelley Buick A. W. Haynes Beatrice Sunderland Bryant & Stratton’s Commercial College Margaret Pierce Friends Proctorsville K.P. Richards Manchester N.H William Smith Dorchester Thomas Archer Owen O’neil Woonsocket Owen Timothy Duggan Johnson Pharmacy M. E Loewe Maynard Fruit Company Maynard's Block J. C. Mackin Mrs. Mackin Clarence Tufts College Supreme Court of Fashion William Ulrich Henry Kelley R. J. Lepore Chelsea Grace Barnes Agnes Richardson Revere Bert Whitney Clarence Bodfish Providence R. I Hannah Ingham Westboro E. W. Cook Charles Keane Hartford, Ct Rose Sullivan C. H. Persons May Ledgard Julia McCarthy Revere Beach John King Christie Store Alice Wall Jennie Quirk Frank S. Ferns Vivian Henderson Edward Henderson Margaret McNally Clinton John Leycet S. 8. Matthews Roxbury Congregational Church Chandler & Wilcox James ‘Mahoney Nantucket D. H. Elkins Cochituate A. O. Dunham Emmett Madeline Wall City Point Miss Marion, Scully of Lowell ‘S W. W. Oliver Florence Oliver Roslindale Franklin Joseph Allen Harriman Laundry Matthew Campbell Assabet Mills William McCauley Harvey Broadbent Roosevelt Ariz J.C. King Arthur Gault Rhode Island Assabet Aerie of Eagles Alice Roberts John Sunderland W. B. Case & Son's Grace Mann Jane Coulter Springfield Charles Crossley W. B. Case & Sons James Nonnelley Magdalene Chapter Mary Hannon Ellen of State Road Messrs Lever & Gruber Rose O'Donnell Nora McNally John Leyden James Watson Christie Mr. Chester Summer, St Dr. Richards George Gove Albert. Randell Fort Pond Littleton Lincoln G.”H. Eaton Medway Robert W. Carter Precourt & Blanchette F.litchfield Cleary’s Block Main St John. Booth Coughlin’s Block Nason, St Boston Cut Price Shoe Co Main and Nason Sts Brooklyn, N. Y Dr. Salmon Miss Ann Ridgeway Ralph Prescott George's James Coughlin Nettie Mabel Taylor William Tobin Eaton May Ferns Thomas Smith Mass. General Hospital Cecelia O'Toole York Beach O. Bemeau Agent Saunders George Haggerty Windsor House Mary French Clarence Mackin Winchester Lillian Kenspier Charles Hoyle Albert Axford Medford Henry Woolerschied Joseph Byron NeHie Mahoney Collinsville Rose Mahoney Ruth Hartman Frank Dunham John Sheehan Woocester Dennis Sheehan Olive Palmer George ‘Mead Hodges Mary Clarence Dickerman West Somerville George Hartman Lexington Park Richard Cullen Mary_of Charles Courtney Nellie Veitch South Freeport McCleary James Rogers Margaret Cummings Marnard Eph Shaughnessy Woonsocket,r. L Marlboro Relatives Wm. Scully Fair Maid Elizabeth Flavin Annisquam C.C. Butters B. W. Brown Pigeon Cove A. ‘Maude Hunt Concord W. Co. T. U FIRST Wilton, N. H
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