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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
1
Roger Sherman Hoar, initially nominated unanimously for representative at the Democratic caucus, decides not to run. He explains his reasons to party officials and signals possible future roles, including consideration for secretary of the state at the upcoming Democratic state convention.
Maynard reports an upcoming November 2 election and town affairs including visits by residents, a Middlesex convention in Boston, lodge activities, local business exhibitions, a fire at Summer Street, and plans for a potential Maynard basketball team. Obituary news notes the death of Fred Magner, with community respect indicated. Local commerce discusses rising rubber prices and cigar offerings from C J Lynch and partnerships with Middlesex and Havana tobaccos.
Bedford Edwar ht Blake joins Boston Clearing House. Dr Albert Pfeiffer guests of John S Young at York Beach for two days. A B Blake and Theo Blake attend Hudson Fulton celebration in Newa. Lewis Re of Worcester visits parents Mr and Mrs B G Pierce. Wm H Temple attends state fair at White River Junction VT and notes good horse races. Mr and Mrs R A Whittier and daughter Dorothy at Lincoln NH enjoying a pleasant outing. Dr Albert Pfeiffer and W Young fish off York Beach achieving fifty seafood specimens. Lyman J Cole leaves for Chicago to head Tel Electric electrical department. his absence noted by Bedford friends.
In conjunction with the Republican caucus on September 21 a special town meeting decided to install water in the horse trough at the center of Bedford. Residents opposed a new fountain near their premises, but a standpipe and sign to serve automobiles were approved with a $100 appropriation. A dipper-equipped pipe will rise six to eight inches above the trough. A committee was formed to study the Lexington Bedford town line water issue and delegates were elected to various conventions.
Reports of visits and entertainments in Sudbury and Waverley including Mrs M. 8. Field in Hopedale and gatherings hosted by Mrs Mary F. Porter and Mr George Whitcomb. School staff lists, transportation contracts, and rising attendance noted. A London fog anecdote ends with a humorous misstep at the Savoy.
Joseph Brown stays with parents on Central street while Farnum Damon visits from Amherst on weekend. Mrs. Carl Howard hosts her New York City father for weeks. Philip Damon returns from North Carolina summer. William Claflin buys Dr. Alley’s Main street house. Ray Mills buys a Stanley runabout and builds a garage on Central street. Reed family to occupy Sudley residence on Main street as Sudley goes to Florida. Strathmore Worsted mills plan nine new tenant houses near the mill. Church tower now rises high as work continues. Alexander Converse and wife tour New York for Hudson Fulton celebration. William and Mrs Gomfor arrive amid confetti. groom’s parents host at Main street. William and Mrs Connor marry. honeymooning locally. The Four Merry Rubes host a lively party. prize waltz announced with Marlboro orchestra. prizes $2.60 each. Late electric service to Concord and Maynard.
The Middlesex county convention gathered in Boston this Wednesday while the Republican state convention is set for this Saturday. Local notables include Dr. Talty named medical inspector for Metropolitan Life in Concord area, and horse Listener placing second in a three quarters of a mile event at South Framingham.
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