Concord Junction Social Notes and Local Travel
Local residents share travel to Roslindale and Old Orchard Beach Maine. Drafted men from town depart for Camp Devens Ayer while others visit White Horse Beach and Peak's Island Maine. A long list of social visits includes families in Charlestown Roxbury Hyde Park and East Boston with summer trips and weekend stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Aowery
Roslindaley
R. J. Severans
Holyoke
Martha Kelley
J. L. Adams
Fletcher
Old Orchards Beach
Randall Westworth
Harry Ryan
Camp Devens Ayer
William Logan
White Horse Beach
Helen‘Carter
Waltham
Misa
Ruth Shepard
Molyneaux ‘Ring
Miles
Les Ona Dye
Peak’s Island
William Heeks
Jene Willis
Laura Curley
Heee
Damon
Camp Devens
Ayer
Westfield
Vera Brooks
Lowell
May Bowker
Winslow
Dorchester
Frank Hewitt
James Lawrence
Chis ‘Taylor
Guy ‘Miller
Roxbury
Punt
John D. Wilson
Doris Pratt
James, Clark and Vontpatis
Hyde Park
David’ L. Ball
Margaret Prendergast
Thas
Kelsey, Me
Harry Carroll
Iley of
Gray
Heliaa
Ure Patrick Reilley
Bedford Residents Protest Street Car Fares
Bedford travelers voice indignation at recent fare hikes by the Middlesex and Boston St. Railway Co. The letter cites 8c 7c and 6c local fares to Bedford Centre Arlington and Lowell and notes through passengers from Boston to Lowell paying 25c. They urge equal treatment, legal protections, and a review by selectmen for fair pricing.
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Middlesex
Boston
Bedford
Lowell
Bedford Centre
Vaw
Arlington
Bedford City
Ar- Heights
St. Railway
St. Ry. Co
St. Ry. Co. In
Great Labor Day Ball Game Sees Married Men Triumph 11 9
A holiday feature game ended with the married men defeating the single men 11 to 9. Key plays came from Temple Davis Thaxter and Kavanaugh for the married side and Butler Bri and broadspot Kelley and McMahon for the singles. Referee Sullivan ruled in favor of the married men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Briandbroadspot
Walsh
Butler
Thaxter
Temple
Fred Sullivan
Davis
Kavanaugh
Briandbroadspot
Kelley
McMahon
Berford Branch Off Red Grove Opens at Stearns Mansion
The Berford branch off the Red Grove will open its rooms at the Stearns Mansion Friday morning from 4 to 10 and continue for work and delivery of worsted until 5 30 p m The summer meetings have drawn steady attendance with 15 to 43 members The speaker notes asking why not 43 all the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berford
Red Grose
Stearns Mansion
Arlington Guests and Local Visit Highlights
Miss Elsie Loring of Concord Junction is visiting friends in Arlington. Mrs Herbert Carr and son Charles of Cambridge were guests in town Monday. Florence and Helen King returned from a week at Hampton Beach New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs John Preston of East Jaffrey New Hampshire were weekend guests of Mrs Mary Moreau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie, Loring
Arlington
Herbert Carr
Charles
Cambridge
Florence and
Helen King
Hampton Beach
N. H
John Preston
East Jaffrey
Preston
Iydl Moreau
Hudson Men Report for Army Service in Marlboro Cantonment
Hudson residents John A. Callahan Marlboro and Leo Raoul Leblanc Northboro joined George H Brissette at 3 30 PM to head for military duty at the Marlboro armory. Perley Heath served as alternate to ensure availability if Brissette failed to appear. Brissette left Hudson quietly and was ready to begin service when called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Iriboro
Northboro
Hudag
Marlboro Armory
Perley
Heath
Dlap
Brissette
Kei
Keith
Marlboro
John A. Callahan
Leo Raoul Leblanc
Ayer
Army Doctor Assigned to Lead Xray Work at Camp Greene
Dr Harold Carney a first lieutenant in the Medical corps of the U S army has gone to Camp Greene Charlotte NC to have charge of the Xray work there Mrs Carney will remain with her parents Mr and Mrs Sidney M Robinson during his absence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Carney
Medical Corps
U. S. Army
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N .C
Local Deaths and Village Notices Across Town
Mrs. Marshall Keyes dies at 47 at home near Stow line. Funeral at Stow Union Church with burial in Brookside Cemetery. David Black vacationing at York Beach. Herbert L. Allen planning fishing trip off Marblehead on Sept 19. Work resumes at the O.M. Brett factory. Undertaker M. B. McNiff conducted Maynard funeral yesterday. Edgar A. Kimmons leaves Fitts Bros. store. Edmund B. Desautels visiting from Springfield at his parents’ Pope Street home. September District Nursing Association meeting postponed. Royal Manson vacationing with brother Ralph V. Manson in New Haven Conn. The Five Hundred Club to meet with Mrs. eat Brothers this afternoon. The opera house season opens with a musical comedy company. Mrs. George F. Allen visiting Milltown Me. Mrs. Charles Groves vacationing in South Royalston Vt. William Swift and Walter Smith of the Sgt army anticipate travel to the war zone this week. farewells to Hudson friends. Rumor of most possible early departure for the Hudson area. Newport bound Edric A. Rose at Colao College and Robert Bundy and Ralph Boyd at Newport training camp in naval service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Black
York Beach
Herbert L. Allen
Marblehead
M. Brett
M. BH
McNiff
Maynard
Edgar A. Kimmons
Fitts Bros
Edmund
P. Desautels
Springfield
Ferdinand Desautels
Pope St
District Nursing Association
Royal Manson
Ralph V. Manson
New Haven
Eat Brothers
Felton Te
Eich Veney
Opera House
George F. Allen
Milltown
Charles Groves
South Royalston
William Swift
Walter Smith
Sgt Army
Ae Ag
Héximont
Pips Peete
Newport
Winture
Edric’ A. Rose
Colao College
Robert, Bundy
Ralph Boyd
Naval Service
Playing Managers in Baseball Now Scarce
Playing managers are rare in major leagues today. Jack Barry of the Red Sox is the only active playing manager in the American League while others manage from the bench. In the International League Dan Howley Montreal Larry Lajoie Toronto and Mike Doolan Rochester continue as field leaders. In the American Association Joe Tinker leads the Columbus club with another frequent on-field presence Roger rate hand on the spangles. George Stovall Venice began the Pacific Coast season as the on field manager head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barry
Red Sox
Dan Howley
Montreal
Larry Lajoie
Toronto
Mike Doolan
Rochester
Joe Tinker
Columbus “Clane
Roger Rate
George Stovall
Venice
Banner Year for Eddie Cicotte Sets Pitching Record
Eddie Cicotte posts a standout season with 33 wins and 18 losses, showcasing control of the spitball and knuckleball while reaching a peak in major league pitching. His career spans Detroit, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox, with notable near-miss in the 1912 World Series and a veteran presence driving consistent performance.
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Eddie Cicotte
Jack Coombs
Cicotte
Detroit
Red Sox
White Sox
Chicago
Jake Stahlas
Cleotte
Lincoln
English Fighter Could Stand Off Ten Rounds In World Title Hope
The article recalls Freddy Welsh versus Willie Ritchie and the lesson that champions misjudge when facing tactical, clever boxers. It notes Ritchie’s belief he could outfight Welsh but doubts the decision, the British referee, and the financial stakes surrounding the world lightweight title.
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Eeonarsi
Jack
Hiven
Freddy -Welaly
Benny T Leonard
Didi
Leonard
Ritchies
Blune
Willie Ritchie
Freddy Welsh
Ritchie
Foldge ‘Ghekels
Wails
Fone ‘Weainst
Welah
Aten
Madison ‘Square*Garden
Willie
Tatee
Tennis Stars Under Arms At National Ranking Event
Fragmented OCR reveals a report on the United States National Association releasing the top ten American players. Most rankees are enlisted or serving with various branches of government, except R Lindsey Murray who is noted as performing his duty elsewhere.
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iIn
Rae Sritti
Johnston Ote
United “States
Government Service
Lindsey Murray
Utica Club in Race for Big League Return
A fragmented note references Utica Club and a bid to return to the big leagues. It mentions work since then, readiness, and lining up for a future chance, with hints of a calf or injury and home ground preparation.
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Nat x Ad
Utica
Ete
Wabstriéd
Calfhen
Sisler Hailed as Perfect Ball Player by Jones
Fielder Jones, manager of the St. Louis Americans, calls George Sisler the perfect ball player able to hit, field, and run like Cobb or Speaker. Sisler, injury to his thumb healed, aims to rise near the top of the American League batting list.
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Fielder Jones
St. Louis Améri¢ans
George
Sisler
Hase Star
Cobb
Speaker
Jones
Higgins-Highly hailed as Middletype Runner
Joe Higgins, recently beating Jole Ray, is hailed as Mel Sheppard’s successor in middle distance. He runs for the Irish American Athletic Club of New York with early training at Holy Cross. His student days show little opposition in the half mile and near victory in the quarter. His 1,000 yard time of 4 minutes 27.15 seconds on a soggy track hints at his preference for middle distances.
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Sheppard
Joe Higgins
Jole Ray
Mel Sheppard
Yan
Ray
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and School Update
Fragments show Mrs Joseph meeting Norma for a holiday visit with sister and relatives. Francis Hodgen starts teaching at South Royalaton. Maynard hosts a farm field day with 4H activities. Pliny Nims visited Fram last Sunday to spend furlough with family.
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Joseph Meeanin
Norma
Juen
Et Wi
Charlestown Sith
Francis Hodgen
South ‘Royalaton
South
Acton
Maynard
Jones
Lee Shielf
Craig Sweet Mora
Pliny Nims
Injured worker resumes task after shovel incident
Fragmentary report describes a Thursday accident where a worker's thumb was cut near the nail joint during shovel use. Foreman returned to work while assistance or further details remain unclear.
Engineer McNulty Injured in Gear Incident
An engine worker named McNulty suffered a damaged first finger when it was caught in a gear while operating the lever. The injury occurred one day earlier and was promptly dressed at the scene.
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McNulty
Sale Notice Highlights Low Priced Horse Listing
Fragmentary public sale notice notes a horse offered at a low price. Names appear as MicPreneh and Pletcher with uncertain locations and districts mentioned. details are unclear.
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Corner
South Acton
Downtown Stay Sparks Paradox and Silence
A fragmented dialog suggests tension about staying downtown. Incoherent lines imply a debate, with key names Sophia and Op referenced as motives or persons involved. The text conveys urban stakes and personal decisions amid unclear reasoning.
Thompson as Mayor Faces Indictment in Chicago Peace Row
The People's Council for Democracy and Peace, led by Mayor William H. Thompson of Chicago, faces criminal charges after pacifist meetings spurred state troops deployment. The National Security League backs action while State Attorney Hoyne signals prosecution if needed. The City Council approved a resolution praising Governor Lowden for denying permission to the Peace group to meet in Illinois.
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People’s Council For Democracy and Terms of Peace
William H. Thompson
Chicago
National Security League
Citizens’ War Board
Hoyne
Thompson
Bitting
Iwiold
Lowden
Reeple
Illinois
Belfast convention margins favor home rule talks
Reports from Belfast say the Irish Convention shows favorable signs after discussions in Dublin and Belfast. Delegates expect continued talks over three days with plans to meet again in Cork, as weather forecasts list sunrise and sunset times.
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Belfast
Ena
Cork
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