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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
4
The Marlboro Enterprise records its Wednesday issue dated September 16 1908. It lists Orrick at 151 Main Street Marlboro Massachusetts and details subscription and advertising rates for six months at 50 cents including postage.
The pastor will preach on The Law of Succession in Christian Service next Sunday morning. Certificates for the first six months will be presented to Attendance Band children. Evening service at 7 30 in the auditorium. Midweek Christian Stewardship Friday evening. Christian Endeavor Sunday at 6 30 on Commending our Society by Supplying Church Workers. North Middlesex branch Woman's board meeting at Dunstable Thursday 10 30. Take 8 30 train from Concord Junction Acton branch. conveyance to Dunstable station. Foreign missionary address in the afternoon. Ladies Missionary society and Woman's board auxiliary meeting postponed to next week. Annual church notices and dues listed.
Walter F. Jones of Maynard arraigned in Middlesex district court for beating a horse. fined 25 dollars and required to euthanize the animal after a complaint by George K. Phillips, agent of the A P C A. William R. Shea fined 20 dollars for keeping a piggery and 40 dollars for failing to remove it per state health board. appeals to Superior Court. John A. Bird fined 10 dollars for overspeeding. Frank L. Blood fined 5 dollars for overspeeding in Groton plus 5 for exceeding eight miles per hour turning a corner and 10 dollars for reckless operation endangering others.
A letter to Cyrus Clark argues for durable paint from 1754 founded DeVore & Co and P S Towle & Kent promotion. The Concord Golf Club first round match play results list five pairings: Fred A Tower vs I P Sewell, M B L Bradford vs Murray Ballou, A G Rolfe vs Charles S Richardson, Henry H Braley vs Herbert W Hosmer.
The town of Concord marks its 273rd anniversary with a Saturday celebration. Residents are invited to join events, featuring local speakers and community activities.
Concord marks its 273rd anniversary with a 3 30 public meeting in town hall led by Judge John B Keyes. Judge Arthur A Putnam delivers history talk. later a 4 30 to 5 30 reception on Lexington road. Prof Surette and Mrs Surette present 17th century English music in Unitarian church. Daniel F Barker Concords 90th birthday noted. family records, memories, and civic ties described.
David Sheehan and Louis McKenna escaped serious harm when a car struck the wagon they rode near Arlington Heights. The wagon tipped onto the tracks, scattering vegetables and splinters. Sheehan suffered head cuts a sprained ankle and back injuries while McKenna remained largely unhurt. The horse was slightly injured but recovered to finish the trip. The market load was salvaged by a second team.
A roundup of Concord residents changing jobs and moving addresses includes Grace Keyes returning from Annisquam, Flora White back from vacation, and Joseph Swan joining Concord Fish Co. The K of C baseball team wins the Division A title at Tufts oval, with Williams and King delivering strong pitching as Concord defeats Bunker Hill 3 to 1.
A long list of names and recipients appears as advertised letters. Geo J Anderson John T Buckley N E T Co Prescott Chase John Dwyer Louis Gillette Peter Hogan Andrew Kelly Herbert E Mason Joe Smith Henry Thompson F A Weeden Miss Jennie Bean Almira Blai Gladys Booth Sara Gemins care of Col Carter Mrs Emma F Chapman Mrs Annie Davis Mrs A H Follett Mrs Jas Gardner Miss H Gardner Mrs Burr A Hollister Dora I Kinvin Miss May Lyon Miss Dorothy Marshall Miss Mary Maguire Miss Helen Murphy Mrs Martha McLeod Miss Mary MacEachern Miss Mary Norris Mr Helen Sleeper Mrs Henry S Thompson Miss Bertha Walker Margaret Wagner.
Entry blanks sent for the Eighth Annual Middlesex Hunt Steeplechase meeting to be held October 10 at the kennels South Lincoln with five races including the Masters Cup and Middlesex Hunt Cup and a pony race, plus a horse show on October 17. Also notices for housing and employment in Concord Mass and local trades.
The Independence league will hold a caucus in the lower town hall on Monday evening September 21 at 8 o clock for electing a town committee and choosing delegates to the state congressional councillor county senatorial and representative conventions for 1908.
The Democratic town committee met Saturday to back Sen John J Mitchell of Marlboro for Congress and endorse Sen James Vahey for governor. Roger Hoar was elected to fill a vacancy on the committee as part of party renewal. The group discussed party organization but made no progress on forming a local Democratic club.
H. H. Braley took first prize in the medal play handicap match at Concord Golf Club with a score of 69 on medal and 85 gross. M. B. L. Bradford was second with 73 net, while Murray Ballou 48, Herbert W. Hosmer 78, Charles S. Richardson 78 and others posted results. Eight players qualified for the club championship match play next Saturday, led by Ballou 83 and Braley 85. A separate handicap cup prize was offered to four eligible players.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union invites members to the First Church meeting on Thursday September 24 and to the state convention at Lowell October 6 8. The note praises long time workers and welcomes new recruits joining anti saloon efforts for safe homes and a thriving community.
The Concord council K of C baseball team meets Santa Maria council from Boston on Broadway field Somerville at 3 pm Saturday for the state K of C championship. Williams likely to pitch for Concord as they seek victory for the title. Maynard hopes to schedule local-player games with Concord next week if arranged.
A mill dam sidewalk upgrade is approved after a three-person petition committee urged replacing the worn southern path. Frank Pierce cited near accidents and a letter from a merchant warning of potential liability, while Charles E Brown and E H Stith echoed the need for a safer, improved walkway. Road commissioners voted to proceed this fall, ensuring cement sidewalks on both sides.
Concord high school football opened practice Monday under coach G. Urquhart. Seven returning players Knowles Hopkins Chapin Murry Loomis Nevin and Captain Davie rejoined. Je B. Goddard oversees workouts after last season's success.
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