Concord Armory Project Underway With Notable Design
Ground was broken last week for Concord State Armory on the Everett and Stowets corner. The two story brick structure aims to resemble the S4uctson design with granite trims, housing a drill shed, armory, reading room, company rooms, and extensive basement facilities including a rifle range and billiard room.
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Concord
Citogen
Everett and
Stowets
James J. Wellinehlin
Ota Whitton O& Ynes
Hell
Why a Thin Monday Audience At The Women’s Era Meeting
The reader notes a sparse Monday afternoon turnout at a Women’s Era meeting where Mrs. Allen gave a strong address on child labor and social reform. Discussion touched on silk and velvet industries, unemployment, and Congress action with Senator Pefferidge, stressing women’s role in solving child labor and national welfare. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is highlighted as taking up these issues. An anecdote about an Indian chief emphasizes the value of protecting children.
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Congress
Pes Eridce
General
Federation of Woman's Clubs
United States of America
Connor Defeats Bygrave In Small Voter Caucus
In a sparsely attended Citizens' caucus at the town hall on Wednesday two contests occurred for local offices. Frank R. Connor narrowly won reelection as assessor, defeating Robert Hyegraves who led with $1 votes, while Enoch Garfield fell to Richard L. Wilson for the one year assessor term. Other officials listed were renominated or named, including Selectman Murray Ball, Town Clerk William Cross, and Town Treasurer Geo Morrill among numerous board and committee posts. A probate notice appears for the estate administration of Apat A. Gres, with a formal summons issued by the Middlesex Probate Court.
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Citizens
Enoch Garfield
Richard L. Wilson
Frank R. Connor
Robert Hyegraves
The
Eniens
Connor
Murray Balla
Wim. T. Cross
Geo. G. Morrill
Chas. H. Towle
Herbert W. Hosmer
C G. Rissell
Hares
Bighavind
Thomas J. Powers
Leonard Metvalf
Board of Health
Meawin Drowne
Martin J. Willian
Muiniccipal Light Board
C. Hayden Whitney
Trea Warden
Henry P. Richardson
Geotee A. King
Edward W. Finerson
Loring BP
Charles Edward F. Lonehlin
John J. Gilmore
Edward W Francis
Aten French
Emerson
Henry F. Smith
Chilton Cuhot
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
County of Mids
Camridge
Anid
Aare
Charles J. Maelntire
Es Wire
Quinn
W. KE
Rogers, Register
Community News Brief from Concord Junction
Local council meeting on Wednesday discusses denying installation of officers. Walter Pitshite and a Brooktitwe area electors prepare for the ceremony. Association ball this Saturday invites residents to attend. Moving picture show drawing large crowds each Saturday night.
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Helagguid Council
Walter
Concord Junction
Dorchester Gossip and Local Notes in Maynard Dorchester
Dorchester residents are noted for social visits and engagements. Mrs Ward Jones and Miss Sara Graveson are among those hosting and visiting in Dorchester Clinton Ware Streets see gatherings. Local families in Worcester and Manchester host visitors while engagements and weddings appear among Maynard residents with Miss Florence Hazel Oliver and Charles C Fuller engagement reported.
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W. W. Oliver
Giedr
Florence Hazel Oliver
Charles C. Fuller
Los Angel
Cal
Methodist Fellowship Service and Parsonage Aid Event Schedule
Christian Fellowship service led by minister E Merrill Osgood Wednesday at 7 20 pm in charge of the pastor with topic The Place of Hope in the Christian Life. Parsonage Aid society monthly meeting Thursday at 75 Summer St residence Richard W Parmenter. Lincoln's birthday public opening of Aggressive Baracca club rooms Friday 6 pm in Christie Block Main St. Sunday worship 10 45 am with sermon Old Paths and New Trails by the pastor. Sunday school 12 o'clock Ek Taylor and S Parker supts. Junior League 1 pm Epworth League 6 pm Public worship 7 pm begins illustrated Lenten series Life of Christ with stereopticon. Wednesday Feb 17 Old Folks concert in church auditorium conducted by Hiram Parkin with Miss Miriam Kempton readings.
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E. Merrill Osgood
Chritain Fellowship
Richard W. Parmenter
Summer St
Parsonage Aid Society
Aggressive Baracca Club
Christie Block
Main St
Eik. Tayior
S. Parker
Epworth
Christ
Hiram Parkin
Miriam Kempton
Guest Afternoon Highlights Woman's Club Event
The Woman's Club held its annual guest afternoon with over 3900 attendees on Tuesday. Delegates to the state federation convention were chosen: President Mrs A L Morse and Secretary Mrs O S Fowler. A welfare tea was announced for Monday at Masonic Hall West.
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Woman's Club
A. L. Morse
O. S. Fowler
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Somerville
Masonic Hall West
Sparse slate of candidates in town elections with party races
The town faces few candidates with the Republican ticket of selectman likely to list Ralph White Joel Butterworth and John O Thompson with possible additions William Jones and Frank Binks. For the Democrats William Connolly James Mahoney and Sylvester Sullivan are the contenders. Other offices see scant interest from candidates as the committee hopes more will run.
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Camel Cmd
Selectian
Ralph Whitehead
Joel Butterworth
John O. Thompson
William Jones
Frank Binks
Nation
William Connolly
James Mahoney
Sylvester Sullivan
Massachusetts in United States History Highlighted by Rev Low
The Men's Fraternal League met in the vestry of the Congregational Church on Thursday evening with Harry Larkin presiding in President Frank Sanderson's absence. Rev Warren Francis Low of Hudson spoke on Massachusetts influence in US history, emphasizing Essex County's notable contributions and Middlesex County second. The talk included little known historical facts and wrapped with refreshments.
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Congregational Elurch
Frank Be. Sanderson
Harry Larkin
Warren Francis Low
Chiaren
Hudson
Massachusetts
United States
Low
Essex County
Middlesex County
Reception at Parsonage Honors Mrs Papineau Birthday
A reception and rectory inspection were held Tuesday evening at St. George's Episcopal church to honor Mrs A B Papineau's birthday. Parishioners viewed fire repairs from October, then adjourned to the church hall for an entertainment with vocal solos readings and a chorus. Refreshments followed and a social hour concluded the event. A penny fund raised for a woodly sum. Also notices for rent assistance and lodging at 8 Brooks Street, Maynard, Massachusetts.
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St. George's Episcopal Church
A. B. Papineau
C. HH. Versons
Florence Oliver
Harry Fowler
Hazel Easthope
Mary Sales
Beatrice Cuttell
Laura Parkin
Viola Sales
Elizabeth Wilson
Alice MacDonald
Albert Lasthope
Ark Newton
Wilson Cuttell
Mary B. Papineau
Weakfish Erratic Behavior on Tides
The text explains weakfish movements vary with tides and days, likening them to game fish. It notes that fishing for weakfish is unpredictable compared to bottom feeding fish, where success is more consistent.
Understanding a building loan scheme discussed at length
A reader recalls a conversation about a building loan scheme. An investor asks if the plan is clear explaining the setup where a buyer pays monthly until the house is paid off and then owned. The tone suggests skepticism of the arrangement.
To Pack Books With Oilcloth Protection
Instruction notes packing books by lining boxes with oilcloth to shield volumes from damage mold and mildew. References Home Department and National Magazine as part of the guidance. Spread appears in a historical context.
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Milery Home Department
National Magazine
Pretty Sure Sign. When a man has time and energy to complain
A terse reflection on a man who spends much time and energy lamenting his job, suggesting that persistent discontent signals lack of enthusiasm or effort rather than hardship. The remark frames complaining as a sign of diminished readiness to work.
Uncle Eben Again
Uncle Eben comments on the problem of mean men who tempt honorable people to outsmart them and play their own game.
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Uncle Eben
Feat at Thames police court inquest recounts blow
A London police officer told the magistrate at the Thames police court that a person was knocked down and lay insensible for ten minutes on the ground before the whistle blew.
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Thames
London
War refugees in terrible plight across Europe
Irvin S. Cobb describes the harrowing squalor and hunger faced by refugees in Belgium France Germany and the Netherlands as he urges Red Cross relief. He recalls villagers and workers ruined by war sharing scarce shelter food and dignity while awaiting aid and winter’s approach.
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Irvin S. Cobb
Red Cross Society
Belgium
France
Germany
Cochran Promises to Challenge for Billiard Title
Welker Cochran, a top billiards player, tours with the Players League and is praised for skill since childhood. He aims to challenge Willie Hoppe within a year as he trains six hours daily, with a best run of 265 and a 150 in two innings in amateur play. Applegarth wins 100 yards title. Donaldson loses to British sprinter.
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Welker Cochran
Wire Ts
Fern
Billige
Willie
Hoppe
Cochran
Phiyvers
Cochran Fest
Talis
Chicaso
Welker
Tle
Lane Technical College
Chicago
Frank Ives
Jim
Applegarth
Donaldson
W. R. Applegarth
Jack Donaldson
South Africa
Jennings 2S A Pearcy and the Cobb Comparison
Pearcy sports columnist George Moreland argues Hughey Jennings surpassed Ty Cobb as a baserunner and shortstop in his era. He cites Jennings scoring 19 runs in 134 appearances, averaging 18 runs per season, and Cobb’s 16 games per season record, praising Jennings’ teams, including Baltimore, Boston, Cubs, Detroit, Athletics, Cinuts, and Pirates, as the era’s best.
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George Moreland
Hughey Jennings
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Jennings Maine
Jennings
Jenni W
Coble
George Stallings Names Macon as 1905 Camp Site
George Stallings manager of the Rowton Nationies world champions announces Macon selected as the 1905 team camp. Movers expected to report in late February for preparations and training.
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George Stallings
Rowton Nationies
Macon
Bill Aims to Punish False Flag US Vessels at Sea
Washington reports a proposed law barring foreign ships from flying the US flag to disguise nationality. Penalties include fines up to 100000 dollars and vessel confiscation. The note adds US stance on Britain using the flag with Lusitania as context and Ambassador Page's telegrams from London.
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Washington
United States
United States Register
Martin
South Dakota
Great Britain
Bat Httle
Wilhelmina Arrives at Falmouth with Food Cargo for Germany
The American steamship Wilhelmina arrives at Falmouth Heng with a cargo of food supplies for Germany. The captain says no prize crew was aboard and arrival was voluntary. Customs officers inspect the vessel but no action announced. The ship rides in the stream under the American flag after a very rough passage.
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Wilhelmina
Germany
Falmouth
Heng
Vessal
Warship Stops Liner Near Boston
White Star line ship Cretic was challenged by a British warship less than 150 miles from Boston. The vessel slowed briefly before continuing, with Captain Howarth declining to identify the warship and passengers asleep during the incident.
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Boston
Keb
Howarth
Break Into Old Mine Tragedy in Nanaimo South Wellington
Twenty one men employed in the Pacific Coast Mines Ltd mine at South Wellington drowned when a flood rushed in from an old flooded section of the Alexandra mine. The shafts adjoin on a lower level and had been silent for years. In Harrisburg Pennsylvania suffragists win a constitutional amendment proposal by 130 to 71 in the state house.
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Nanaimo
B. C
Pacific Coast Mines, Ltd
South Wellington
Alexandra
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
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Day
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Clinton
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Neis
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Hanna
Mayle
Amercan Woolen Co
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UW Titerbins Econ
Pirown
Peter Tite
Jewel Janes
City Hospital
Worcester
Arthur Wright
John Hancock Lite Tins
Ralph Gould
Daniel Lowney
Nora and
Maybelle
Leo Lasney
Lowney
Lowell
May Margaret Mastin
Luzerne
Herbert Lowell
Walter A. Hanna
Fooal Crocker
John Hf. Greer
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Tanna
Edward Puffer
William F. Litchfield
Methodist Episcopal
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Lillian Fuller Jackson
Clarence Hay
Alanson
George M. Baker
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Cretic
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