Captain's Last Words Told by Four Soldiers in WWI Tale
Four members of Captain Shell's company recount his final moments before a German assault. The Green Bay recruit and others describe the raid, a pre clash celebration, and the captain's calm courage as a shell killed him. Revolver fire and trench fighting mark the deadly night.
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Shell
Hans Cormans
Fritz
Americas
Green Bay
Teldoeftus
Chienne
Cates
Ohio Father Pardons Son in Service in France
A wounded letter from a serviceman in France to the Ohio governor expresses willingness to die if his father can secure clemency. The soldier asks his father to remain silent on the matter, while authorities and prisoners debate his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ohio
Authors Donating Translation Fees to War Charities
A fragment outlines authors redirecting translation fees to charity amid wartime propaganda. It mentions a French journalist and a Newark leather craftsman, noting porpoise hides and proposed shoe production with a claimed 50 percent price reduction in a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Charities
Newark
Concord Men’s Club Meeting Notice
A garbled notice for a Concord men’s club meeting lists a weekly schedule and participants. It mentions a meeting tonight with a Colonel Thames Wy Taytor and a cavalry unit, plus a seating arrangement for 25 seats and references to I Anderson & son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinadiebiren
Thames
Lexington Victim Ambush Sparks Town Turmoil
In Lexington Bedford street resident Dr Carl Bertling is arrested amid a complex conflict involving local officials and a mass gathering. Citizens report shock as investigations unfold, with police and court actions expected to clarify the alleged incident and its motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bertling
Carl Gener
St. Lexington
Jents
de Mortem
Jasdee
Marsialeke
Lexington
Bertling Lins
Bedford St. Lesinsten
Woakes Lesmore
Tedford
Peadford
Certean
Lee
Stamps and Campaigns in Bedford Drive Visit
Citizens in Bealford on Saturday hosted a stamp collection effort led by a local group to support the Saving Certificate campaign. Volunteers including Leland Bes and several neighbors solicited offers for stamps while coordinating with county officials to carry the campaign forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atinpe
Bealford
Saturniy Ane
Bedford
Leland
Besnel
Jewett Penjunin Whey
Paul S Sweetnan
Ralph AW Ireneh
Harold King
Mintcis MeNamer
Affe ED Webber Idscewars Comithes
Fannie Saath
Pheete
Egirvbs
Artiog
Uae
Local notices and names from uncertain text fragment
A jumble of place names people and phrases appears with no clear event date or action. It references Boston Carmel Weld Hamberthe Tre and several personal names and roles, but the context and specifics are unreadable.
Arthur Herbert Violin Teacher in Concord Junction
Arthur Herbert is a violin teacher at the Conservatory Methods Studio located at 16 Commonwealth Avenue in Concord Junction, Massachusetts. He offers instruction in violin technique and repertoire through his private studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herbert
Commonwealth Ave
Concord Junction
Mass
Wanted assistant bookkeeper and entry clerk
Advertises for a young or middle aged man with fair knowledge of accounts to join as assistant bookkeeper and entry clerk. Respond with letter detailing qualifications and references to Box B Concord Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box B
Concord
Mass
Annual Meeting Notes of Women’s Society
The Women’s Association held an annual meeting at First Parish on a Monday afternoon in April. Reports from all committees were read and accepted, and the officers for the coming year were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario
Rena Flay
Scouting Group Holds Early November Tie Meeting
A note from Hew themiber reports the Boy Scouts voted at a tie meeting held this week. Activities include drill practice at the school and prep for an upcoming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Anderton & Son Firm Faces Five Year Business Outlook
A local firm Anderton & Son confronts a five year business outlook amid internal leadership changes. The firm plans strategic moves at its Main Street store while a partner serves temporarily as a sergeant at a city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opf
Anderton & Son
Cai Dipsiess
Sinupadin
el Tauit
Hh Suite
Wlentewe
Concord First Parish Church Holds Easter Event
A local notice describes an April 5th event at Concord First Parish Church featuring a dramatic equipment presentation and informed learning in the vestry. The Young People’s religious communion will follow with activities in the vestry and mention of a later meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anand Opteiburion
HeGaious Munion
Laneing
Concord
Savirday
Garild of tie divse Patikt meeting summary
Yom and deisiness meeting of the Garild of tie divse Patikt, with Mares, Yheeofattowina. Hiutted hut and the Sen VPS pres. Uniti wheelers present, Antain with Watson. Barat Ts Onder' Vir. Orendonl nominated for dimetar of the Sev fidalians Prediieettod, Ya. Tet.
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Uniti
Antain
Watson
Barat
Orendonl
Seared Debris Sparks Fire Near Nashoba Park
A small grass fire broke out Monday night in Nashoba Park near the bungalow of R. L. Wilson. The incident followed a string of scattered observations and mentions of spring activities and local residents.
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Nashoba Park
R. L. Wilson
Conservation Talk by State Agriculture Secretary on Monday
Brotherhood members plan a meeting where Wailfrid Wheeler, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, will address Fathering on Mood Conservation with emphasis on components of the coming section. A large attendance is expected and refreshments will be served after the lecture.
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Wailfrid Wheeler
State Board of Agriculture
Comina Secon
Local Names List in Historical Directory Fragment
A fragmentary list of personal names appears in the historical directory, including Cominer Charles Riecarde, Roblan White, Edward Whittier, Mrs. Phineas Glessner, Miss Frances Germain, and others. The text resembles a snapshot of residents or associates without clear context or roles.
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Cominer
Charles Riecarde
Atogueni
Roblan
White
Edward Whittier
Heeair
Hairhaven Dairy
Hladien
Phineas Glessner
Frances Germain
Airs
Moitie Mieworti
Lns
High School Baseball Game Ends With Second Team Victory
Two high school teams played a Saturday afternoon baseball game for bragging rights as the second team edged the first. Scattered names such as BD Hayese CG Smith and J Ger ry Ort appear in imperfect lines. final score not clearly legible.
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Prawetier
Wy Wa
Hayese
So Reede
Smith Es
Pookie
Cramciy Oh
Breese
J. Gerry Ort
Phattis
C. Carrer
I Oh Pd
Baton _ Aredeowttt Uh
Marts If
Parish church marks return to main building with service flag
Morning service returned to the main church after winter in the vestry at First Parish Church. A new service flag with 80 stars honored members now in service as the silent pew tribute was observed. A quartet offered a special number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vneustine Macone
Con Ing Oon
Lori
Stephen Crieko
Som
Tieie
Starends Aind N.Y
Mere
Walhace Conant Ac Pratio
Gertrude Marstalb
Loa Caine Eetlind
Maward Corran
Medford
Tor Sanday
Edward Rose
Mlorence Hibbard
Powers
Salem Mire
Widith Iverett
Danehter
JL. W. Emerson
Acton
Row
Thomas
Porres & Windle
Daendels
Hubbard St. Tome
Washington
New York
Iret
Thanal
Ladies Union Bible Secrets Meeting at Mr Hosmer Home
The Ladies Union held a secret afternoon meeting at Mr Prescott Hosmer’s Hubbard Street home. Attendees sewed and prepared items for French babies while socializing with sandwiches cake and tea served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies’ Union Bible Secrets
Prescott Hosmer
Hubbard St
Wheeler speaks at Concord benefit for War Relief Volunteer group
Derkles Wheeler addressed a Friday evening audience at First Parish in Concord telling of his experiences at the French front. Proceeds from the event were large and benefited the War Relief Volunteer committee.
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Derkles Wheeler
Concord
Smashed wheel incident on Sudbury Road causes damage
A vehicle collided with a carriage on Sudbury Road during noon hour, removing the hind wheel from Olsen’s team. The car was operated by a learner driver, with bystanders noting the driver appeared to be taking first lessons.
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Avis
Mous Olsen
Sudbury Rd
Gadads
Scandinavian club holds annual meeting with new officers
The group met Saturday evening for its annual meeting. New officers were elected and yearly reports reviewed. Members enjoyed coffee cake and cream, with a program featuring a short address and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wleather
Lost Book Notice and Local Thank You Messages
Loss notices and thanks appear in this fragment. Book 27040 is reported lost with payment stopped. Concord Massachusetts related notices reference Charles I Brown treasurer and a 1918 date. Also a bereavement thank you from Mr and Mrs J E Ruble for their late daughter’s death at sea.
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Tayment
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Charles H. Brown
Coomcard
Notet
Janda
J. E. Ruble
Mrr
J. Ek. Ruble
Charles I. Brown
Treas Concord
Mch
Norwegian Descent Benefit Sale at U W hall
A sale featuring a necktie and apron sale in the 4. 0. U. W. hall to aid all men in Norwegian service. There will be speaking and entertainment with refreshments available. Admission is free.
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U. W. Hall
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Cox
Wee
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I. Anderson & Son A
Trinitarian Church
Goole
Willet
Watre
Aharge
Rey Y
Ehsete
Ehaebeiinn
Walter Thal Cepa
Pallelrote
Mendhy
Serta
Ooyerd Levine
Veo Shepard
Toba
Phepses and
Tienster
Wanih
George Wo Woheeler
Alister
Carl Nelsen
Momndiment
Heyward
Miro
Maria Gerry
Orlatehter
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Tieerer
Garents
Babsei
Deaconess
Satur
Coneoard Junction
Ann
Trey
Mr. Holyoke College
Jor
Milton Bean
de Beam
Ec Pumeine
Concord Sons of Norway
Desion
Frederick Griffin
Wilfred Wheeler
Taliow
Tereryde Willy
Benny IB
Wood & Som
Margaret Cadwell
Poe
Cornelia Thorpe
Steyv
Theodore Jensen
Witth
John Oa. Pinigan Wits
Boy Scolt
Hutay Cehorvents
Welneck
Carmel
Boston
Seria Aprio
Muntiege
Mar
Robert Amihor
Nfatiiad Agat
Concord Woman's Club
Tiger Creed
Adi Nas
Trevina
Guild OF the First
Dieredey
Aiesar
Hal Chiesa Peres
Tobert
Mt. Poly
Immar
Mt. Fiedeaite
Pois
First Parish Church
Ealyes
G. D. Seboeers
Denmcard
Wank Trolenhene Concord
Mra. Morrison
Nashawtuerd
Napa NT
Ph Tin Cook
Sidney Coolidge
Main St. Concord
Man
Albert Vanderhoof
Concord Taxi Co
Walden St
Thomas J. Healey
D.&h
ALL Rail
Concord Homes
James B. Wood & Son Co
Fitchburg Depot
Chas. Davis
Concord, Mass
Green Arbor
Lexington Road
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