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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1917

Page

3

Probate citation in Middlesex for Benjamin Clark estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court citing heirs and creditors in the estate of Benjamin Clark late of Concord to appear January 19 1917 at Cambridge Probate Court to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted to George B Clark without bond. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise. Witness Charlee J McIntire First Judge. F M Esty Register. Maurice McWalter Atty for the Petitioner.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Frobath Court Ashael H. Haynes Jwhberers Abel G. Haynes Wobate Came Maynard Middlesex Vs Benjamin Clark Concord George B. Clark Middlesex Cambridge Concord Enterprise Charlee J. McIntire Esentre Cour James Hagerty Maurice McWalter Charles J. McIntire Esmre Chester C. Brooks Acton Mary PD Hazel Acton Enterprise Esquire F. M. Esty

Probate Court Citations in Middlesex Mass 1916

The Middlesex Probate Court issues a citation to heirs and interested parties in the estate of James Hagerty of Concord. Maurice McWalter petitions for letters testamentary without bond. Court in Cambridge set for January 19, 1917 at 9 AM. Public notice via Concord Enterprise and mail to known interested parties at least seven days prior. Witness Charles J. McIntire First Judge. December 27, 1916.

Middlesex Probate Court to appoint administrator

Probate Court pending in Middlesex to appoint Mary P D Hazel of Acton as administrator of Chester C Brooks late of Acton died intestate. A citation公告 issued in Acton Enterprise for a Cambridge court session on January 5 1917 at 9 00 am to show cause why letters should not be granted. Judge Charles J McIntire and Register F M Esty signed.

Maynard Spring Election Citizens weigh town offices

The Maynard spring election is set for Monday February 12 with caucuses by party committees. Nomination papers for town offices must be filed by January 31 for party certificates and February 1 for town offices. Candidates include Kenneth Damien for moderator Albert Smith for selectman and rumor links Ex Selectman John C Thompson to a possible run.

Kenneth Damien Albert Batley Albert Smith Selectman John C. Thompson Doughty Board of Selectmen

Progres sive lodge officers elected at Masonic hall

At the regular Progres sive lodge K of P meeting in the Masonic hall on Wednesday evening, officers were elected led by John E. Rice as chancellor commander and James Lent as vice chancellor. A grand lodge visitation and officer installation are planned next. Thomas Murray Raymond Coulter and John Woollerschied presided over key committee duties.

Progressive Lodge K. of P Masonic Hall John E. Rice James Lent Raymond Coulter Charles H. Shearer W. V. Cameron C. J. Spence George W. Bradley John Peterson Henry Hutchby John Wollerschied John B. Lent H. Hutchby Thomas R. Murray J. B. Lnt Grand Lodge Thomas Murray John Woollerschied

Elected Officers At Maynard Lodge 131 I O O F

At the Maynard lodge 131 I O O F meeting held Thursday evening officers were elected Frank Taylor N G Herbert Usher V G Walter Dennison rec sec Albert Randall fin sec Ralph Case treas Allan Howard trustee for three years. A future ladies night is planned.

Maynard Lodge 131 Frank Taylor N. G Herbert Usher V. G Walter Dennison Albert Randall Ralph Case Treas Allan Howard

Masons Attend Grand Lodge Installation in Boston

A 12 member delegation from Charles A. Welsh lodge attended the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts installation and the St. John festival at Masonic Temple in Boston Wednesday evening. George H. Gutteridge was installed as R W D DG M of the 24th Masonic district.

Charles A. Welsh Lodge Grand Lodge of Masons Massachusetts Masonic Temple Boston George H. Gutteridge Masonic District

Spin ners' union elects officers at regular meeting

At the Spin ners union meeting held in I C O F hall officers were elected for the term Thomas Breck president Frank Tobin vice president John O Leary financial secretary William Buckley secretary treasurer Thomas Columbus conductor Ralph Brown warden Louis Shaw trustee for three years Three new members were initiated with one admitted on transfer card A supper and officer installation are planned for the next meeting

Spinners’ Union I. C. O. F. Hall Thomas’ Breck Frank Tobin John ‘O'Leary Wm. Buckley Thomas Columbus Ralph Brown Louis Shaw

Sumner Hill lodge selects officers for the new term

At the Sumner Hill lodge A O U W last week officers were elected led by John Coulter master workman and John Sheridan representative to the Grand Lodge. Installations set for the fourth Tuesday with grand officers to attend and supper to follow.

Sumer Hill Lodge John Coulter Jones Sheridan Charles Turnbull Hugo Kalander John Sheridan Ernest Greenhaldge Treas John O. Thompson Louis Koski John Peterson Victor Kaskanen Grand Lodge James

W C T U Meeting Hosts Address on Child Welfare

Regular W C T U gathering at Mrs A Morrill Osgood home on Brooks Street included a musical program and a talk by Mrs Annie Faton of Newton Highlands on Child Welfare. Gavin Taylor Jr performed violin pieces with sister Mabel Taylor on piano. Grace Parkin sang. Mrs Eaton shared eye opening remarks noting 69 percent of state institutional children end up in state penitentiaries. Tea was served with Mrs Hiram Parkin and Grace Parkin assisting.

A. Morrill Osgood Brooks St Annie Faton Newton Highlands Gavin Taylor Jr Rubenstein Beethoven Mabel Taylor Grace Parkin Eaton Hiram Parkin Amory Maynard

Methodist Fellowship and Services at Osgood Church

Christian Fellowship service at 7 30 PM led by minister A Merrill Osgood followed by 8 30 PM official board meeting. Public worship Sunday 10 45 AM with New Year message Spiritual Temperatures. Lord's Supper 11 30 AM. Sunday school 12. Men's Forum 2 30 PM. Young People's meeting 6 PM. Illustrated service 7 PM with stereopticon The Voyage of Life and songs Home Home Sweet Home Ring the Bells of Heaven. All welcome.

A. Merrill Osgood Wiram Parkin E. Taylor S. Parker A. Bailey C. Stanley A. Hodges D. Jones

Home Destroyed in Somerville Fire

A Somerville home belonging to Arthur King, agent for McGreenery Mor ning, was destroyed by fire at 4 AM last Wednesday. Mr King and his child escaped in night clothes as he was away in New Hampshire, alerted by long distance wire during the blaze.

Somerville Arthur King McGreenery & Morning Mr. King Child New Hampshire

Time extended for Christmas club at Maynard Trust Co

The Christmas club joining period at Maynard Trust Co has been extended to January 6 1917 due to recent holidays. Officials indicate the club will reach its largest membership yet and note the program has encouraged thrift and familiarity with company personnel and services to the community.

Maynard Trust Co

Street Department Sets Ash Banks at Key Intersections

Officials have banked Parker and Summer streets and the Brooks Maple Summer junction with ashes to slow child sliding toward railroad tracks. The measure preserves sliding for children while reducing danger from fast moving cars.

Street Department Parker and Summer Sts Brooks, Maple and

Planning Old Folks Ball by White Cross Guild

The White Cross Guild holds its regular annual meeting and installation of officers at Riverside hall next Sunday afternoon January 7 at 4 p.m. The committee plans an Old Folks Ball in Colonial hall on Wednesday January 24, 1917.

White Cross Guild Riverside Hall Colonial Hall

Death of John H. Byron at home in Hubbard

John H. Byron died at his parents’ home on December 26 after a four week battle with diphtheria. Funeral Mass was held at St Herward’s church on Thursday with Rev. M P Mahon officiating. He is survived by his parents and five brothers.

John H. Byron James J. Byron, Hubbard Sr

Labor in China and Japan Compared by Russell Case

Russell Case writes from St George Hotel Hongkong noting labor methods in China and Japan. He describes sedan chairs jinrikisha trucks and coolies carrying heavy loads, contrasts with Japan where jinrikisha dominates and baggage moves on flat wagons. He concludes East labor is cheap, women work less, and loads ride on shoulders.

South Acton China Japan Honekonge Jinrikisha Nagasaki East

Mrs Frank F Sanderson Resigns Sunday School Superintendent Post

Mrs Frank F Sanderson has resigned after 15 years as superintendent of the primary department of the Congregational Sunday school. She was surprised to receive a handsome picture, The Holland Flower Girl, as a token from her teachers this past week.

Frank F. Sanderson Congregational Sunday School

Won Championship By Auburn High Team Led By Averill

P W Averill former local high school principal now heads Auburn New York high school and reports his team won the Central New York high school league championship. He notes Auburn High has about 700 pupils and is led by Averill at the helm.

P. W. Averill Auburn N. Y Don

Ice harvesting plans at South Acton plant delayed minimal cutting

Whitney and Hastings report pond ice at South Acton is nine inches thick and plan to begin filling ice houses when it reaches eleven inches. They expect to harvest enough ice to supply their trade for the year and will do no cutting at Maynard.

Whitney & Hastings South Acton Maynard

Chauffeur Tony Collins Returns From Quebec Vacation

Tony Collins, chauffeur of the chemical fire truck, came back Saturday after ten days off spent with his mother in St. John, Quebec, Canada. William Quinn, driver of the hook and ladder truck, was the guest taigen, Noge aged on oe.

Tony Collins St. John Quebec Canada William Quinn Taigen Noge

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