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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1917

Page

4

Maynard Pupils Hold Benefit Recital for Red Cross

Miss Agnes Gibbons piano pupils gave a Colonial hall recital with floral decorations and an American flag. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross and featured vocal solos, violin, readings, and piano numbers by Genevieve Coughlin Harlan Powers Laura Parkin Hazel Easthope and others.

Agnes Gibbons Colonial Hall Genevieve Coughlin Harlan Powers Laura Parkin Hazel Easthope Herbert Mallins

Maynard Social Dance at Cooperative Hall

The Dry Finish and Shippers union held a social dance Thursday evening at Cooperative hall. Attendees included members and friends with music by Miss Sadie King Florence Moore and Oscar Kaup. William Brinley served as floor marshal and refreshments were served. Committee members were Edward Ryan William Sweeney John King Mrs H Clements Mrs Mary Connors Mrs Alice Hardy and Mrs Mary Flannery.

Cooperative Hall Sadie King Florence Moore Oscar Kauppi William Brinley Edward Ryan William Sweeney John King H. Clements Mary Connors Alice Hardy Mary Flannery

Injured Eye Reported After Fourth of July Incident

Miss Winnie Fardy daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Fardy Concorst sustained a serious eye injury when a cap pistol exploded near her on the night before the Fourth. Medical care was provided by Dr Salmon.

Winnie Fardy Andrew Fardy Dr. Salmon

Edward Henderson retires after 45 years in Maynard business

Edward Henderson, aged 84, has retired from active business after 45 years in Maynard. He ran the leading teaming and tracking outfit for 25 years and a coal and wood business on Concord Street for 17 years, recently sold to Whitney & Hastings. He served as street superintendent for eight years and helped build the first sidewalk on upper Main Street.

Edward Henderson Maynard Concord St Whitney & Hastings Upper Mainst

Harriman Praises Hudson Chautauqua Lectures

Rep Rowland P Harriman attends the Hudson Chautauqua nightly and lauds its high class lectures and entertainment. He calls Chautauqua a force for good that broadens education and neighborly spirit and plans to attend meetings at Maynard. He expects reelection and to serve Beacon Hill again.

Rowland P. Harriman Maynaard Harriman Beacon Hill Maynard

Fire at John McKrosky Residence Ends With No Loss

Firefighters answered a Sunday call to a blaze at the Main Street home of John McKrosky. The fire was reported to have started from a lighted match dropped into a bureau and was extinguished before the department arrived. No property was damaged.

John McKrosky Main St Wlave

Quiet Fourth Marks Historic Observance in Town

The quietest Fourth of July in memory, with a subdued town mood amid national service. Residents note many enlisted or serving abroad while families like Mr and Mrs Charles Stockbridge visit relatives in St Armand Can for two weeks with Mr and Mrs George Bratley.

France National Everd Charles Stockbridge Barbara Willis St. Armand, Can George Bratley Stockbridge

Postmaster Seeks Added Mail Service Along Concord Route

Postmaster Arthur J. Coughlan applied for extra mail delivery with incoming mail at 10 90 in the morning and outgoing at 1 90 in the afternoon via M and W street railway from Concord. The change would replace the lost 9 10 and 12 20 incoming and 11 02 outgoing trips caused by a recent railroad schedule shift. Postal authorities express cautious optimism about approving the service.

Arthur J. Coughlan Ile M & Wf Concord Schvee le

Workers in Assabet Mills Picker and Dry Finishing Rooms

Percy Dunlop James Eaton Harlan Powers and Walter Mullin work in the picker room at the Assabet mills. Merton Merrick Thomas Marsden Jert Mullin Lauri Paakane Gavin Taylor Walter Courtney and Frank OBrien are students orates at the high school and work in the dry finishing room.

Percy Dunlop James Eaton Harlan Powers Assabet Mills Walter Mullin Merton Merrick Thomas Marsden Jlert Mullin Lauri Paakane Gavin Tayior Walter Courtney Frank O'Brien Orat Ates

Dividend Declared At Agsahet Institution Of Savines

At the midquarter meeting of the directors, another dividend of 1 percent was declared. The institution reports $332,520.71 on deposit and is benefiting from a wave of prosperity.

Agsahet Institution of Savines Aeposit

For Sale Baby Grand Piano and Pianola in Sudbury

L P Goulding of South Sudbury Mass offers a baby grand piano and a pianola with a collection of music rolls for sale. The notice highlights the instrument types and location for potential buyers.

L. P. Goulding South Sudbury Mass

Can the surplus garden produce for wartime needs

Conservation drives urge women to can all surplus garden products. Railroad presidents and public officials join in promoting canning as the next war measure after increased food cultivation. Europe will rely on the United States to stock essentials for winter with the slogan Can Can Can.

Europe

Mrs. Alice M Knight Dies After Illness

Mrs. Alice M Knight wife of Frank Knight of Main Street died Friday morning after a long illness from tuberculosis of the stomach. Age four years, she had lived here 12 years. Funeral at home Sunday afternoon led by Rev. Charles F Parsons of the MEL church. Vocal solos by Lindsey Smith. Bearers were William Martin Thomas Breck Charles Shearer Edward Carlson. Interment Glenwood cemetery. Survived by husband and one son Chester Knight.

Alice M. Knight Frank Knight Main St Charles F. Parsons MEL Church Lindsey Smith William Martin Thomas Breck Charles Shearer Edward Carlson Glenwood Cemetery Sheis Chester Knight

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Red Cross Vincent King Gertrude Mildred Mullin Irline Priest Mary Vodoklys Chicago Frank Vodoklys Arthur Kine Heather Rose Gladys Hinds Robin George Lowney Ethel Lowney Herbert Mallinson General Grant Alice Mullin Genevieve Sharpe Fancy Sclottische Lilien O'Connell Sophie Wasals Elizabeth Herbert Valsette Dorothy Spence Edelweiss Glide Bella Gruber Anna Cousrhlin Alice McDonald Clayton Louis Blatt Harland Powers Scars Dance Wedding Das Nellie Wilson Sophie Sie Sunshine of Your Jenevieve Coughlin Nellia Wilson Ginger THE Clicquot Club CO Millis, Mass Hood’s Leisure Line P. H. Murphy Assabet Institution For Savings Maynard, Mass J. W. Raymond Hubbard St Vy. F. Parker Alaska Finney F. A. May Main Street Fowler Black L. P. Goulding Piano Tuner Sudbury Socony Standard Oil Co. of New York J. H. Coughlin CO T. —. Parker
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