Sudbury Notes and Local Visits
Sudbury F H Hadley works at W firbanks Sunday evening the pastor preached on The Prodigal Son Mrs George Parmenter visiting Mrs Etta Bent Red Cross held a meeting at a town hall last week Children’s Sunday observed at the M E church program well carried out a large audience M E Sunday school lawn party will be held Friday July 15 proceeds to defray annual picnic Mrs Millie Rice Morse visiting her aunt Mrs S J White Lee left for a long visit to mother Alice J Rice in Wanneapolis Minn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hadley
W. Firbanks
George Parmenter
Etta Bent
Red Cross
M. E
Millie Rice Morse
J. White Lee
Alice J. Rice
Wanneapolis
Minn
Died at Home Miss Lucinda Jane Carr
Miss Lucinda Jane Carr daughter of Alitha Carr died at her home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Metmoria church in South Sudbury. She was a nurse in earlier years and cared for many in town. Survived by a brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Jane Carr
Alitha Carr
Metmoria Church
South Sudbury
Sis
Acton Visitors Return From Templeton Trip
Mrs. Edson Baird travels with Ruth Blamey to South Acton for a two week visit at Dr. Christie home. Also joining from Concord New Hampshire are Mr. and Mrs. George Rolfe Mr. and Mrs. W Heath and Mrs. Addie Dear born agtoed for a stay at the Christie residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Baird
Ruth Blamey
Templeton
George Rolfe
W. Heath
Addie Dearborn
Concord
N. H
Christie
Union Service Shortened For Pastor Health
A village union service at West Avon was held with a poor health note for Rev. Luther Morris. The two churches will suspend services for the remaining Sundays in July and August. Plans arise for a Lexington park union picnic once arranged. notices will post when ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Avon
Luther Morris
Zain
Lexington Park
Local Notes From Concord Junction and Nearby
Daniel Lakin and other friends are mentioned in Keene and Gloucester visits. Edward Mahegan has joined the Westvale mill. Homer Allen drives a truck for Whitney Coal and Grain. Alan Kennedy and family toured to Revere for a holiday. Mary Garvey heads to New York for a two week stay. Mrs. Bergeron and children plan a Keene visit. Mrs. Cassidy and Mrs. Kelley return from Springfield. James Bowse returns to work at Frizzle's garage after recovering from an auto accident injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lakin
Keene, N. H
George Montague
Gloucester
Edward Mahegan
Westvale
Homer Allen
Whitney Coal & Grain Co
Alan Kennedy
Revere
Mary Garvey
New York City
Peter Bergeron
L. Cassidy
Martha Kelley
Springfield
James Bowse
Frizzle
Miss Margaret Mahaney Receives Massachusetts Medal
Miss Margaret Mahaney of Concord earned a gold medal from the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture for her efforts in turkey husbandry. The Oct 7 Concord turkey meeting at Turkey Park featured Mr. Wilfred Wheeler among speakers as she displayed a large flock, with praise for her pioneering work and her gratitude to Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mahaney
Mass. Board of Agriculture
Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture
Mercaret
Mahaney
Concord
New England
Turkey Park
Miss Mahaney
Lexington
Wilfred Wheeler
Poardo Agricultura
Massachusetts
Wheeler
Sel Wall
Mr. Wheeler
Thoreau Centenary Celebrations Highlight Concord Notes
Concord letters recount Henry David Thoreau birth centenary celebrated with plans for exhibitions at the town library and a lecture series. The essay by Edward Emerson praises Thoreau’s links to Concord and nature, urging local clubs to commemorate with readings and visits to Walden Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry David Thoreau
Virginia Road
Concord
Thoreau
England
Merc Terbert Wollea
Partite T
Edward W. Emerson
Henry Puasid Thoreau
Natural History Pooteries
Thoreau, Orerhaps
Walden Pond
St. Francis
Assist
Trains Collision Near Toomey Residence Reveals Fatality
Early Saturday a passenger train collided with a freight behind James Toomey's home after the freight paused at Lincoln to load a man run over by another train. The body was Richard Tillness of South Boston. No injuries were reported and the track was cleared by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Toomey
Lincoln
Richard Tlenness
South
Boston
Dispatches of Mail Post Office Concord July 1917
The dispatches of mail corrected to July 11 1917 list east and west deliveries with specific times. Collections from the Fitchburg Division box occur on weekdays at multiple morning and evening slots. Postmaster William Byron signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maia
East
Watport
Fitchburg
William Byron
Lost Book Notices and Classified Ads in Concord Area
Advertisements must be prepaid at 10 cents per line with six words per line. Listings cover Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury. Lost book notices cite Chapter 580 and 599, with book or token numbers and treasurer notices from Concord Massachusetts. Wages and contact details follow for housekeeping, clothing, and job helpers in Concord area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Whitcomb
Concord
Maynard
Littleton
Bedford
Acton
Sudbury
Middlesex Institution
Charles E. Brown
Brooks wins Liberty tournament at Concord Country Club
Arthur Brooks claimed victory in the Liberty tournament on full handicap medal play at Concord Country Club. Andrew Hepburn finished second with the net score, while J. P. Sewell posted the lowest gross at seven dollars and Brooks and Hepburn tied for second gross with one hundred each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Free instruction in canning classes at Emerson School
Free instruction in canning offered daily at Emerson School starting Monday July 9 and continuing through the summer. Applications to join classes may be made at once to Miss Moynahan at the school Tel Los, with office hours 9 30 to 12 and 2 30 to 4 50. Information on these subjects available from Miss Moynahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson School
Moynahan
Tel. Los
Had Ladies' Night Observed by Sons of Norway Group
The Sons of Norway held their last Saturday meeting at the A. O. U. W. hall with a music program and a talk by Mr. Anderson of Boston. Ice cream and cake were served and several new applications were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Norway
A. O. U. W. Hall
Anderson
Boston
Trinitarian Church Plans Sunday Services and Evening Topics
The pastor will conduct services next Sunday at 10 45 in the morning and 7 in the evening with subjects The Helping God and Helping the Lord or The Curse of Meroz. Friday evening will feature The Battle versus the Well. A special practical meeting is anticipated. all are invited.
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Meroz
Picnic July 4 at Merodist Church House
The Sunday school of the Merodist Church held a picnic at the home of Vlone Olee on Wednesday July 4 attended by both old and young. A barge car carried many to the event. The day featured a hearty lunch games and a social time enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merodist Church
Vlone Olee
Red Cross Sewing Meetings Planned in Waldenhall
The Concord Red Cross schedules all day sewing sessions in Waldenhall from 5 30 each day except Saturday. Volunteers will sew hospital garments and local women are urged to join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Red Cross
Waldenhall
Rules at Playgrounds Open for Summer Season
War-time rules govern Junction and Concorde playgrounds opened Monday for the summer. Only boys too young to work on farms or contribute to war work will be admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Junction
Concorde
Domestic Science Class Returns From Massachusetts Trip
The Domestic Science class members returned home after a delightful week in Massachusetts. From Concord the party included Cornelia Olsen, Mary Wilcott, Evelyn Petersen, Mary Magerty, Nellie Nelson, Catherine Trave, and Alice Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heve
Wessachesett
Concord
Cornelia Olsen
Mary Wilcott
Evelyn Petersen
Mary Ilagerty
Nellie Nelson
Catherine Tlave
Alice Jones
Concord Country Club hosts Middlesex Cup golf matches
The Concord Country Club held a recmetery golf event on Saturday with HL ON and S Bradford winning by 40 yards from the first hole while F Rolte finished two feet from the 18th. Semifinals featured Galbraith defeating Keyes 7 16 to 1? and Bowers defeating White 6 to 5. Finals saw Galbraith beat Bowers 3 to (incomplete).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Country Club
S. Bradford
F. Rolte
A. V.galbraith
Galbraith
Keyes
Bowers
White
Enjoyable Evening for Boys' Tuesday Club
On Tuesday evening July 3 the Boys' Tuesday club met at John Shepley's residence on YAMP Monument street. Members present included Doratio Nelson Slater DBrad ieeEcleRe Stedman Buttrick Jr Harold Cyubot Thomas Buckmehaim Coolidge Frederick Wolsey Pratt Russell Robbin Walter Keith Shaw Jr and John Shepley. Several members were absent due to travel. After business a delightful collation was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shepley
Yamponument St
Doratio Nelson
Slater Dbradieeeclere Stedman Buttrick
Harold Cyubot
Thomas Buckmehaim Coolidge
Frederick Wolsey Pratt
Russell Robbin
Walter Keith Shaw, Jr
Will Send Flowers to Poor and Hospitals in Boston
The King's Daughters will receive flowers at lower town hall on Monday afternoons until further notice. Flowers are distributed through the Mutual Flower Helpers mission to the poor and shut ins of Boston and vicinity and to the Children's Floating hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Lower Town Hall
Mutual Flower Helpers
Boston
Children’s Floating Hospital
Norwegian Sick Benefit Lawn Party At Barretts Mill
A lawn party at Christian Olsen’s Barretts Mill Road home drew good crowds last Wednesday afternoon and evening to support the Norwegian Sick Benefit Association. The lawn, buntings and flags made a festive entrance as attendees enjoyed music and a variety of foods to aid the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Olsen
Barretts Mill Rd
Sick Benefit Association
Cabbage Plants for Sale in Concord Mass
John Haggerty of Concord Massachusetts advertises cabbage plants for sale with contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haggerty
Concord
Mass
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Universalist Church
Concord Junction
Lexington Players
The
Baby
Kids’ Karnival
Chautauqua
Big
Concord Miterprise
Elks
J. W. Chase
John Malanes
W. Whitness
Ernest Clough
Lowell
Grace Keyes
Annisauaim
Davis Hayes
National Express
Alicia Keyes
Clieonia
Bertha Love
Gladys
Joseph Love
Glowester
May Poole
Annisquan
H. S. Bishop
Woburn
L. Anderson & Son
Edith Wheeler
W. K. Shaw
Field Harbor
Elizabeth Roberts
Annisquam
Robert Wenwright
York Harbor
Rev. L. EB. Macdonald
Rockport
H. W. Blanchard
Marblehead
Richard Wennesey
South Boston
Huridd
Amy Clark
Levells Lake
N. J. Co
Richard B. Wood
Plymouth
John A. Finigan
Grange Jawa
Neton Centre
Allen French
Nashawtue Hill
Petersham
Doris Pinsman
Thudseon
Frnest
David Srandstrom
Lave
Main
Union Et
Earle Ricketts
Leif Nash
Catherine Teases
Mary Hagerty
North Veymouth Bewch
Margaret Whitney
Harvard Summer School
Harry Littlehail
Flint
Tinesboro
Gus Ostburg
Island
Edgar Fr. Clark
Amherst
Brookline
Florence Hunt
Lillian M. Williams
Old Orchard
Charles F. Bowers
Stow
James P. Petrie
Arlington
George Williams
J. W. Milbury
Hratesh Piavin
Miavin
Charles KE. Brown
Treas
Buck
Arthur B. Brooks
Sudbury Road
Concord, Mass
Ae . Brooks
A. H . Hepburn
Ya ’ Sewell
Richardson
W. Ameg
I Wightman
G. On
Albert Vanderhoof
Magee, Glenwood
Crawford Ranges
Main Street
ALL Rail
Concord Homes
James B. Wood & Son Co
Mel Ae Ala
Children’s Rompers
Wheeler Concord, Mass
Trinitarian Church
Trenton Potteries Co
Austin D. Macrae
Main St
Wilson R. L. Wilson
Fitchburg I
T. A. Wilson
Mgr. Jepot
Loewe Bros
Concord Municipal Light Plant
Town House
State Armory
Douglas Fairbanks
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