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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
4
Harry Hunt sells a new Chalmers Detroit auto. The town sees clergy, elections, court fines, and social events. Vesper service set for Oct 10. two election registration chances. bridges under construction. private schools open. a wolf sighting near Fairhaven Bay. a large turnout at auctions. and a rainstorm mudding Main Street with a burst water main.
The first interclass game at Concord High was played Wednesday afternoon with Juniors and Sophomores facing a team of remaining students. Greer scored the opening touchdown, but most action stayed near midfield as Varley and Greer stood out on offense. refereeing by Ballou and Joslin assigned halves of 25 minutes.
On Lexington road near Concord center two Lincoln men, Fernalu Howard and Whippie, were riding when a car owned by Richard Wilson struck Howard as he and Whippie avoided a repair scene. Howard was badly hurt and sent to Waltham hospital after Dr. Chamberlain’s care. The driver fled. identity unknown.
Among Harvard’s football candidates this year are five Concord youths Francis and Philip Houston Charles Park and the Blodgett brothers from Lincoln. The Houston brothers have played end Francis on the varsity and Philip on the second team Park is a second team tackle while the Blodgett brothers occupy fullback and guard. Concord residents watch with interest hoping they all get a chance in the big games.
Mrs. H. R. Prew hosted a St. Louis party at ten last week at the Wright Tavern. Guests included Miss Gibson Mr. and Mrs. John H. Woods and Miss Dorothy Harrison. Lena Chandler of Lansing England visited Concord and stayed at the Tavern. Recent registrations include families from Medford Amesbury Brooklyn Detroit Washington Philadelphia Paterson Manchester Edna Jones Hast Orange and more.
A fragmented notice lists numerous names including John W. Allen Robi Bruce and Miss Abbie Burns alongside firms like Munger Manufacturing Co. and Yamaha. The scattered text suggests a traditional postal advertisement of uncollected mail entries with many obfuscated or cut entries and incomplete surnames.
A G Rolfe defeats C B Richardson 1 up after 28 holes to take the final 27 hole title at the Concord Golf Club. Rolfe’s late surge evened the 27 hole match and he secured victory with a three stroke finish on the extra hole. Total scores were 134 to 135. The next day Thomas Hollis beat G St L Abbott 6 and 4 in a 27 hole class B final.
In Concord there is chatter about an independent run for representative this fall but no real effort or strong candidates have emerged. The law requires two names per hundred voters and filing three Fridays before Election Day, meaning a deadline of October 15 this year. Republicans are expected to rally in line if a bid forms.
A stream of guests stayed at the Colonial Inn last week and Thursday. Among visitors were Mrs. Jean J. Vanderveer, ex-town resident, and Mr. and Mrs. BE. C. Bucklin of Providence. Also noted were Mr. and Mrs. N. Spooner and Mr. and Mrs. George Fletcher of New York. Additional guests included F. E. Hastings of Philadelphia, Mrs. C. A. Benseater of Chattanooga, G. H. Farryer of Washington, Maydle E. Shipley of Cleveland, Mary B. Hayes of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kent of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Welles and daughter of Chicago, C. E. Burleigh, E. C. Dimack of Newport, Louise M. Bell and Clara R. Bell of Addison, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Harris of Patterson, N. J., Mrs. Helen Hecht of San Francisco, Frank B. Roe of Detroit, and Rose T. Walter of New.
The Enterprise chronicles the death of Augustus P. Chamberlaine, aged eighty two, who died last week in Hartwellsville Vermont. A Harvard graduate and former Army lieutenant on Gen. Pierce’s staff, he returned to Concord after war service and lived there about forty years. He was known for esthetic tastes in painting and extensive European travel. The funeral was at Trinity Episcopal Church and he is buried at Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
The Democratic caucus named delegates and settled on Roger Sherman Hoar as the party standard bearer for the forthcoming campaign. Hoar, a young candidate, is expected to wage a vigorous race in a solid Republican district. Delegates include Daniel F Hennessey Michael J Collins David Carey Thomas F Giblin Edward Hanley John W Cull and Michael Feehan. The town committee spotters were Hennessey Collins Carey Cull Giblin Nagle Sullivan Jennings and Hoar.
A sub-committee heard a petition signed by 109 residents from 76 families seeking a trial of a one session school plan for Emerson where about 400 pupils attend. Speakers argued five hours in one room is too long and ventilation and outdoor time are limited, while other towns have adopted the plan. The full committee is unlikely to act this year and will consider the sub committee report next meeting. Separately, a Tuttle owned wagon was damaged in a Cambridge turnpike collision with a car driven by Frank Nichols. Nichols escaped injury.
Shingle out this fall and see J W Raymond who just received a carload. P Ryan boot and shoe maker offers oak gs union leather goods and made to order. Wanted slasher for worsted warps at Stott Woolen Co Stottville N Y. To let harness shop in Reading with fixtures near depot apply G T Barnes Reading Mass. House on Sudbury road eight rooms modern improvements apply Geo D Hubberd. To let partly furnished apartment steam electricity bath for dressmaker and a room to let to a lady apply Miss Hicks 14 Walden St Concord Mass. Lost gold locket and chain initials J M D return to 9 Elm St for reward. To let furnished rooms and table board at 26 Walden St.
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