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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
6
An incident ended with a railroad worker shot and arrested by Chief O’Neil after a struggle. Conti allegedly assaulted officers and collapsed when placed in custody. Details of location and charges were not available in the fragment.
The Eastern Steamship Co announces fall rate excursions on the International division from Boston to Eastport Lubec St Andrews Calais and St John with return by Oct 3. Fares include 5.75 to Eastport Lubec 6 to St John and 6.25 to St Andrews Calais. Steamer Calvin Austin sails Mondays and Thursdays from Union Wharf to St John.
Over 1100 fans witnessed Marlboro topple Hudsons 8 to 5 in a pitchers duel. Evans pitched superbly for Marlboro, Collins collected three hits in five at bats, while Burke of Hudson struggled with wildness in the first inning. Burns covered third well and Moran made a one handed grab that sparked the crowd.
A car struck a Democrat wagon owned by Leslie Cole and fled the scene as no license or lights could be seen. Hudson Rexford Tooth, 10, who escaped Lyman School, was recaptured near Grovest railroad crossing by Officer Ernest L. Crossman hours later. W. Wilder, 80, a long time shipbuilder, says no drowning incidents occurred from his 3,000 sailing crafts. he was born in Dexter, New Hampshire, and spent 386 years as a Great Lakes sailor, becoming captain at age 20.
Oakham marks the dedication of the Forbes memorial library with Rev. E N Pelenbet of Auburndale delivering the dedicatory address. The town receives the 56 by 25 foot field stone building donated by the late Charles J Forbes of Petersham. It will hold 20000 votes. Spencer signs posted by selectmen warn 18 miles per hour speed limit for all motor vehicles at town entrance. police instructed to ensure signage meaningful.
WAKEFIELD E A Hallett former chief of police died Thursday aged 60. He was the first to seize Guiteau after he shot President Garfield and helped detain Thomas Piper, killer of Mabel Young. Hallett became chief in 1898 serving five years before locomotor ataxia followed an arrest injury. Born in Lubec Maine.
Milford report states a horse owned by Mr Sheaenen, used by two young men, was quietly driven away from the roadside while they fished at the old red mill on the Bellingham road. Chief of Police O'Neills is actively pursuing the thief.
The Y M C A officials plan a rear building addition with running tracks baths a swimming pool and other conveniences for members of the organization in ATTLEBORO.
Angie E. Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Johnson and Pingree son of ex Governor of Vermont will marry at White River Junction Vermont on Wednesday September 9. Both are active church workers and met at a church social.
Joseph Walter Barber, a prominent Congregational church member in South Sherborn, celebrated his 80th birthday on Thursday. He is noted for his involvement with the prohibition party.
Brad Har ockwell and Miss Katherine Ites Kelley of South Framingham married Thursday in Framingham. J. FE Heffernan officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Ellen A Kelley and best man Thomas J Flynn attended. Couple planned a bridal trip to Brattleboro Vermont.
Concord police dispute EB W Kimball report of being robbed at Concord Junction after finding only one set of shoe prints and scattered papers. Kimball, a Hudson native, has good standing. Milford health clerk reports state board warnings about sale of spoilt meat in Milford by West Medway and Holliston men.
Wright Summers went on a fishing trip in Portland harbor and landed a cod weighing 48 pounds. The catch stands out as a notable moment from the outing and adds a big fish to the tally of the day.
Lunenburg Old Home Week association reports remaining funds after covering expenses from the recent event and plans a mid winter festival to use the balance.
Patrick J Tierney noted Ashland figure died Thursday at his mother's home after a three day illness. A former Ashland high school and Bryant Stratton business college graduate, he worked 25 years at Holmes Luce Co furniture in Boston.
The Boys' club convened a town meeting on Thursday, conducting typical organizational business in a community gathering.
William Fitzmaurice, once badly shocked by lightning weeks ago, has recovered enough to resume his duties in a chair factory chairing a return to work from his injury.
The 21st regiment reunion was held in the town hall on Friday with 200 veterans in attendance. Selectman Warren E. Gammell welcomed the attendees on behalf of the town. Reverend Charles E. Simmons of the 21st gave one of the speeches.
Hon. Charles T. Babbit says he will oppose the present incumbent for reelection in Fitchburg if no other candidate emerges. Hon. James H. McMahon is serving his third term as mayor and indications are that he will run again.
Louis Nutting who faced charges of causing the cannon blast that killed Edward F. McLaughlin was found not guilty by a jury in the Fitchburg Superior Court on Friday.
Fred Sheppard attended the Magles national convention in Seattle and, en route home, stopped in San Francisco meeting Hudson boys John O Neil Treffly Sharon Gwen Doherty and Thomas Scally. O Neil runs a lunch cart business and the others help. O Neil’s stand is in the sporting district near Spider Kelley and Abe Attell’s bars. Jack says he will never come east again except to visit friends.
A laborer named Frank Coni started a small riot at the New York New Haven and Hartford depot on Friday morning by flourished a revolver and threatened bystanders provoking police action and a formal investigation.
James P. Collins was found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon against L. Warren Flint on August 12 in Hudson. He received 60 days in the house of correction, appealed, and posted $200 sureties for a higher court appearance in East Cambridge. The judge noted excessive force in expelling Flint from the Dawes lot.
Experts from the Department of Agriculture compare American forests favorably with Germany noting higher wood yield per acre when well managed. They urge Ireland to adopt a large afforestation plan totaling about 1 million acres, with 700 000 new acres and 800 000 existing forest land, combining state and private management to boost timber supply.
Johnny Mack the world famed aeronaut will arrive with his own balloon for the New England Fair in Worcester. He has secured the balloon after a writ of replevin following a Bloomfield New Jersey resident’s prior seizure. Daily and nightly ascensions will accompany fireworks at night. The fair opens with fakirs, a Hindu show from Paragon Park, vaudeville, and a strong dairy and farm exhibit. Firework display planned by L F Herrick. Three night shows feature prize drills and wrestling over five days.
The superintendent warns all railroad employees in Arkansas that smoking cigars is prohibited. Violators will be fired without trials. The Telegram notes the rule is to be applied uniformly across railroads.
Catcher Carrigan of the Boston Red Sox underwent appendectomy at a private hospital on Newbury Street Friday at 5 pm. Al Bridwell shines for the New York Giants, while Christy Mathewson calls him the country’s best hitting pitcher. Dr George J Delaney coaches high school squads and led Holyoke-area teams to success. In the Connecticut league Holyoke residents manage the top clubs with Springfield led by Dan O’Neil and Hartford’s Tom Dowd in second. Mike Murphy, famed athletic trainer, laments need for more clubs and contests to develop regional talent. Clinton friends attend Marlboro game hoping for Burke’s win. Ralph Dewey covers in Marlboro. Duprey stands out as a versatile player. Holy Name of Cambridge plans two Labor Day Marlboro games at Prospect Park.
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