Local notices from Concord and surrounding towns
J M Keyes adds an expert locksmith to his staff and local residents report recent trips and illnesses. A wedding in Acton joins Miss Gwendolyn Morton Holden and Augustine Bradford Conant, with plans to live in Brookline. Mrs Lothrop and Mrs Holland plan California winter, milliner C H Smith to resume Concord shop, watch for dates next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Keyes
Walter N. Howe
Chatham
Herbert Neally
Concord
Helen
Frances
Kennebunkport
Virginia
Mr. Sanborn
Fanoull Hall
Daniel Lothrop
Frederick M. Holland
Lothrop
California
Gwendolyn Morton Holden
Joshua B. Holden
Autumn meeting of W. C. C. T. U. at Rolfe home
The first autumn gathering on Sept. 5 at Mrs. H. C. Rolfe's included a report on the June meeting by J. F. Carr and travels shared by George F. Wheeler. Rain limited attendance, but the group planned study topics for monthly meetings and prepared for the autumn County Convention at Bedford on Sept. 29 with Miss Strout to give the afternoon address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Rolfe
J. F. Carr
George F. Wheeler
Bedford
Raymond's Colts Set for Nashua Showdown Saturday
Raymond's Colts, famed for a 15 to 1 Milford victory, draw teams from New Hampshire including Nashua. Manager Raymond plans to repeat the upset as more fans plan to attend if the day is pleasant and home games remain uncertain this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Milford
N. HH
New Hampshire
Granite State
Nashua
Petition for fuel tanks license in Concord
Notice to Concord selectmen that Standard Oil Co New York New England Department seeks license to erect three iron storage tanks on Richard F Wood property Lowell Road Concord for storage and sale of petroleum. hearing set Sept 25 1911 at 8 PM at Town House with Murry Ballou Elmer E Shattuck George W Hunt listed as selectmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Board of Selectmen
Concord
Massachusetts
Standard Fee of
New York
Town House
Converition of Cheietian Endeavor 7 Resumes Work at Church
The Middlesex Christian Endeavor Union held its 24th semi annual convention at the Trinitarian Church with large attendance from neighboring towns. Rev L Packard led devotional, Miss Pettigrew reported on the Atlantic City convention, and Rev L B Goodrich spoke on Kingly Power. Addresses on The Challenge of the Hour and Beauty and Strength followed. The pastor plans sermons on The Church and the School and Congregational ism next Sunday. Friday evenings topic will be Using the Fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
F Ry” of
Concord
Miss Sprague
H. B. Drew
Union
New
Littleton
Edgar G C
Native of Concord Prof. Bigelow Celebrates 60th Birthday
Prof. Frank H. Bigelow, a Concord native, renowned meteorologist with the U.S. Weather Bureau and Georgetown University professor, marked his 60th birthday in Washington. His career spanned Cordoba Observatory in Argentina, Gould's southern sky explorations, theology studies in Cambridge, mathematics at Racine College, and an eclipse expedition to West Africa before joining the Weather Bureau in 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Frank H. Bigelow
Washington
U. S. Weather Bureau
Meteorol
George Washington University
But
Concord, Aug. 28, His Education In University. After Gradua
Cordoba
South America
B. A. Gould
Argentina
Bigelow
Cambridge Theological Seminary
Racine College
U. S
Africa
Weather Bureau Service
Warm contest shapes up for district representation
Papers filed at the secretary of state show Republican contenders Rep Waldo Stone Dr Immanuel Pfeiffer Irving Hodedon and Warren L Bishop for the district primary. Bishop faces no opposition on the Democrat side and must secure votes to stay on the ballot. Pfeiffer appears to hold a slight edge in what is expected to be a spirited race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Waldo Stone
Immanuel Pfeiffer
Irving (. Hodedon
Warren L. Bishop
Dr. Pfeiffer
Old Pictures Exhibit Near Concord Window Display
An 1860s photograph loaned by Fay Heywood has drawn attention in Whitcomb store window. Another photo from Concord Antiquarian Society, showing Co. G Mass Regt members at their Bull Run reunion, is viewed with interest. Capt. George L. Prescott led the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitcomb
Fay Heywood
Concord Plug Store
Concord Antiquarian Society
Co. G. Lt. Mass. Régt
Concord
Bull Ran
George L. Prescott
Bunco Game Sends Contractors to Concord on Fool’s Errand
A scammer targets contractors by claiming a relative has built a costly house and needs painting at a Concord address. The victim, often short on time, is lured to the city, loses his wallet, and lends funds before realizing it’s a bunco. Boston police pursue several clues.
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Bunco Game
Concord
Vicich
Con
Hubbard At
Elm St
Lexington Rd
Boston
Reunion of 47th Regiment Brings Old Comrades Together
About 30 members of the 47th Massachusetts Regiment met in Concord for their annual reunion. The gathering opened at the armory then moved to the Inn for dinner, with Rev. Mr. Hatch presiding. Officers elected included President Benjamin F. Hatch and Captain J. A. Osgood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Tetr
Armory
Abrams
Hatch
Alexander Robinson
Tewksbury
Osgood
Sierra Madre
Cal
Geo. F. Wheeler
C. W. Prescott
Army of the Republic
Rochester
N.Y
Robinson
Benjamin F. Hatch
A. H. Tucker
J. A. Osgood
George F. Wheeler
H. P. Simonds
H.S. Faunce
B. F. Spear
H. C. Cunningham
Alexander M. Robinson
Charles A. Gay
John Stafford
Charles O. Welch
William Biggers
James M. G. Plummer
B. P. Spear
Robert H. Mitchell
Co. K
Concord shoemaker Frank Pierce marks 46th year in same store
Frank Pierce completes 46 years in the shoe business at the same milldam location in Concord. He recalls opening on August 31 1865 as Civil War soldiers walked home and bought boots. Pierce notes changes to buildings, stock, and community ties while hoping to continue past 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Carlisle
Bedford
Concord
Pierce
H. L. Whitcomb
George Hopkins
Ralph Waldo Emerson
John Brown
Daniel Perkins
Benjamin Tolman
Walcott & Holden
Benj. Hastings
Buttrick & Pratt
Jonas Hastings
Geo. B. Davis
Alvin Pratt
Asa C. Collier
Tuttle & Tower
H. J.’. Whitcomb
Jabez Reynolds
Nathan Derby
George W. Goodale
J. B. Wood
George B. Prescott
B. N. Hudson
Joseph Smith
Joseph Reynolds
Edward Hall
Edwin Bigelow
Lowell Fay
Julius M. Smith
L. W. Bean
Daniel F. Potter
G. W. Hopkins
R. S. Stewart
D. Kent
Milldam
Tramping Across Continent Seiferth Passes Concord
H A Theodore Seiferth, 23, claims a 70 day foot trip from Lawrence to San Francisco. He passed through Concord on the way, having secured Martin Finigan's signature as proof of crossing. If successful he wins $1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Theodore Seiferth
Lawrence
San Francesco
Concord
Golden Gate
Sudbury
Martin Finigan
Concord to Open New Hospital Facility This Fall
Rapid progress moves to complete a modern hospital for Concord and vicinity with public inspection days before patient admission. The Deaconess Association plans new farm buildings with electric powered water supply, including a large barn, henneries and cottage. Farmer Joseph Hubner expects to occupy mid October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
William Wheeler
Sidney Coolidge
Theodore Chamberlain
Deaconess Association
Joseph B. Hubner
Advertised Letters Listing In Local Post Office
A column lists names of individuals with letters waiting at the post office including Charles L. B. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Gilbert Geo H Gilman L T Hildreth H B Littlefield Herbert Nason Giuseppe Ronadeo Hen ning Strom J W Woodworth Miss Bertha Burke Mrs Julia A Gates Mrs IL T Hildreth Ruby Mac Intyre Mrs Ed Buck for pickup or delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. B. Anderson
Oscar Gilbert
Geo. H. Gilman
L. T. Hildreth
H. B. Littlefield
Herbert Nason
Giuseppe Ronadeo
Henning Strom
J. W. Woodworth
Bertha Burke
Julia A. Gates
IL. T. Hildreth
Ruby MacIntyre
Ed Buck
Lost Books and Local Ads in Concord Listings
Classified notices list lost books under Massachusetts Acts of 1908 with book numbers and dates in Concord. The column also advertises rooms for rent, lodging and housekeeping help, shop notices, and a luncheon stop at the Old Concord Chapter House with local contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Concord
Old Concord
Lexington Road
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Murry Ballou
Elmer E. Shattuck
George W. Hunt
Selectmen of
Elbert Hubbard
Trinitarian Church
47Th Regt
Browne
RAPID
Concord Locats
H. L. Whitcomb’s
Maynard
Bedford Acton
Middlesex Institution For Savings Co
Middle St
McManus Bros
R. B. Peterson
Everett St.nd
Bow St
Erastus Smith
Bedford St
Joseph Dee
White’s Block
P. W. White
Hubbard St
White's Block
Main St
Walden St
William Buckley
George A. Dill
Tremont Building
Solomon
Ps Wa
Edith A. Buck
Main Street
Matthew Steinman
Grant
Joseph Kulcsar
T. A. Wiswall
Beacon St
Cora R. Knicht
Water St
Concord Junct
David Hayes
Grant St
Corny
Hopkins Main St
Maurice McWalter
Bertha Barnes
Concord, Mass
Walden Studio
Christopher Columbus
Ienotee
H. S. Richards
Eaton Crane Paper
D Aly
Cambridge
W. Herbert Way
Tel
Concord Nurseries
Henry M. Pratt
Monument St
Miss. A. L. Hicks
Ae Ring
Hagiel Ant
Vk Home
A. Fernald
Dentist
Boylston St
Back Bay
James William Byron
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