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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1916

Page

9

Probate Notice of Jeanie Barrett Estate Administration

Massachusetts probate cites heirs and creditors to appear June 26 1916 in Cambridge to show cause why Cora Belle Barrett should be granted letters of administration without bond. Notice to publish weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise, with proceedings overseen by Judge Charles J McIntire and Register I M Esty.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Jeanie S. Barrett Concord Cora Belle Barrett Cambridge Concord Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Esquire I’. M. Esty Register Mary A. E. Marshall Carlisle Mary J. Dix Chelmsford I. M. Esty Beiry-At-Law B. Frost Sudbury Mabel Frost Boston Suffolk Sudbury Enterprise

Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Bedford Mass

Public auction on July 8 1916 at 3 pm for four lots 71 72 73 74 in Highview on the Concord Bedford Middlesex by deed dated August 5 1915 to James E Burke trustee assignee Wilbert S Bartlett. Taxes and assessments unpaid. Details at 805 Old South Building Boston.

Roger W. Brown James E. Burke Middlesex Bedford County of Massachusetts Highview Concord H. A. Millhouse C. E Middlesex South Registry of Old South Building Boston Wilbert S. Bartlett Mass

Probate notices from Middlesex County June 1916

Probate Court in Cambridge will hear the estate of Mehitable B. Frost of Sudbury to appoint Mabel Frost of Boston as administrator without bond. Notice appears in the Sudbury Enterprise May 23 1916. Also administrator Leslie W. Sims of Maynard acknowledges debts and demands for Frederick W. Sims estate with bond posted.

Frederick W. Sims Maynard County of Middlesex Leslie W. Sims Adm Julius Loewe State Street Boston Mass Charles P. Lincoln Charles H. Morris

William J. Bryan Attends St. Louis Convention

William J. Bryan appears at a St. Louis convention in a secondary role, participating in key moments but not taking a leading position. The event highlights his continued public presence and involvement in party activities during the period.

Sleep Restored by Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement

Gainesville Georgia resident H T Strange reports sleeping through the night after using Foley Kidney Pills for ten years of disturbed rest. The ad claims pills stop wakefulness during the night and relieve back pain headaches and rheumatic symptoms. Available at Johnson Pharmacy.

H. Strange Gainesville R. R. No H. T. Strange Foley

Community Tidbits From Concord Junction and Surroundings

Mrs John J Connorton visited relatives in Charlestown. James Hennessey couple welcomed a son. Mrs Walter Akers returned from Gardner. Alison Willis took vacation from the post office. Mrs Alice McDonald and Mrs John Connell visited Mrs Anne Burke. Whitney Coal Grain Co offices close Saturdays at 1230. Edward Beauregard trip to St Johnsbury by car. Ava Chapman teaching in East Longmeadow enjoying summer break. James Lawrence recently turned 73 with many congratulations. Miss Agnes O Grady returned from Deaconess Hospital after appendicitis surgery. London’s variety store reported a successful sale. Mrs McLeod visited daughter Mrs Julia Pearsons at Cambridge Hospital. Pearsons also had appendicitis surgery. July 4 committee meeting pledged a very successful celebration. Concord Free Public Library summer hours begin June 19 9 to 12 am 2 to 6 pm daily except Sundays and holidays and Saturdays 6 to 9 pm.

Whitney Coal & Grain Co Edward Beauregard St. Johnsbury Ava Chapman East Longmeadow James Lawrence Agnes O’grady Deaconess Hospital London Variety Store McLeod Julia Pearsons Cambridge Hospital Pearsons Concord Free Public Library

Fifth Annual Union Church Conference in South Hamilton

The Union church attended its fifth annual conference in South Hamilton on Wednesday the 7th. Delegates included both longtime pastors Rev W W Campbell and Rev Mr Adams who received high praise for their service. Speakers from Boston and Beverly covered church life financing building and evangelism.

Union Church Union Churches South Hamilton W. W. Campbell Adams C. C. Merrill Boston C. A. McKay E. T. Root C. W. Chamberlain Beverly Federation Root

Stones That Speak Sermon At 415 Main Street

Divine worship Sunday at 3 p m in Dorchester. J Henry Sonntag will speak on Stones That Speak using a chart to illustrate the great pyramid. Public invited with no collection.

Main St J. Henry Sonntag Dorchester Great

Recital by Mrs Leland Drew Pupils Draws Large Village Audience

In Association Hall a drizzly Friday evening recital by Mrs Leland Drew's pupils drew a large attentive crowd. Many young performers made their first public appearances while parents, siblings, and three generations watched and recalled family memories.

Leland

Union Church Hires Rev. Alfred W. Stone Pastor

West Concord Union Religious society votes unanimously to extend a call to Rev. Alfred W. Stone of Bangor Maine for the pastorate. Graduation exercises for the primary Sunday school department are set for Sunday June 18 at 5 PM with a children's concert. Tuesday prayer and praise meetings continue to be interesting and profitable. All are welcome.

West Concord Union Religious Society Alfred W. Stone Bangor Union Church

Friday Night Dances at Warner Hall June and July

The Catholic club organizes Friday night dances in June and July starting next Friday at Warner hall. Large windows make it feel like an outdoor hall with breezes. The Colonial orchestra provides music. Dances run 8 to 11 with no break. Forty eight neighbors have signified attendance.

Warner Hall

West Concord Woman's Club Executive Meeting At Treasurer's Home

The West Concord Woman's Club executive committee met Saturday at treasurer Mrs Arthur Adams's home to plan the coming year's program. Committees were formed to assist the 4th of July committee and delegates were chosen to attend the federation meeting in Lynn, with Mrs Frank Walker and Mrs Clifford Jones likely attending, tea was served at the end.

West Concord Woman's Club Arthur Adams Federation Lynn Frank Walker Clifford Jones

Charles Carr Slashes Thumb Chopping Wood

Charles Carr suffered a severe cut to his thumb last Wednesday evening while chopping wood. The injury required medical attention and immediate care.

Charles Carr

Trufants Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Trufant observed their twentieth wedding anniversary at their Pleasant street home on Saturday. Guests traveled from Providence and New York for the pleasant gathering.

Clarence Trufant Providence New York

Auction Sale At Griffin Farm In Hudson Mass

C N Griffin Hudson Massachusetts hosts a large auction sale with cows heifers horses colt hens and chickens farm tools wagons harnesses and household goods. Otis H Forbush acts as auctioneer. Notable bids include a cow at 610 dollars and twin yearling heifers at 860 dollars for the pair. Vermont buyers take 12 head for fall sales.

C. N. Griffin Hudson, Mass Hosmer St Otis H. Forbush Norton Vermont

Married in Vermont Miss Etta Wilson Weds George Nelson

Miss Etta Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Wilson and George Nelson of Concord were quietly married in Bellows Falls Vermont last Thursday. They will reside here for now. Mrs Nelson has long lived in this town and is well known. Mr Nelson is a well known Concord native.

Grandma Etta Wilson Gordon Wilson Prie Sr George Nelson Concord Bellows Falls Nelson Palmer

Junior Rally at Union Church Draws 150

The junior Christian Endeavor societies of Middlesex Local union held a rally at Union church on Saturday June 10. Rev. F. W. Tingley of Acton Centre was the afternoon speaker. Despite stormy weather, about 150 people attended.

Christian Endeavor Societies of Middlesex Union Union Church F. W. Tingley Acton Centre

Witty hotel guestbook jokes amuse visitors in old inns

A fragment recounts humorous guestbook quips from English travelers about bed boards and boarding houses. An inn near Newbury and a London hotel are noted for sharp remarks about food, honesty, and service, including a post at a suburban posting house and a cook grilled by guests.

Quin Can Newbury London Reseus Prietors Boum

Work of the Beavers A Lesson in Dam Building

The article explains beavers as skilled builders using powerful teeth to cut branches and construct dams. It describes their careful placement of materials to create a water barrier and the dome shaped lodges they inhabit, noting their tendency to overbuild and raise water levels beyond the barrier.

BEA Barre Ward

Lost pocketbook found at recital in Association hall

A black pocketbook containing money and tickets was lost at a recital in Association hall. A reward is offered. Mrs. George M. Ball of 67 Central Street, Concord, is handling inquiries.

Association Hall George ‘M. Ball Central St. Concord Iget

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F. M. Esty Asst. Register William J. Bryan St. Louis American Press Association They Johnson Pharmacy A. L. Silloway Creat Road Concord Junction John J. Connorton Charlestown James Hennessey Walter Akers Gardner Alison Willis Alice McDonald John Connell Littleton Anne Burke Conference of Union Churches South Hamilton Chas. J. Hogan Associ Ation Hall Morse John and Edward MacManus Little Maiden Holst Winifred Shaw Ernest Greenough Lichner Seenee Enews Norah Simpson Blake A A Ralph Logan Duvgly Bonuos Isiiceceeiick Wood Edith Comeau Behr Marjorie Richard Hilferty Krogman Dorothy Sylvester Cranmond Bertha Haynes Harold Desmond Smith Spring Thelma Neff Krogman CeCe Ee Oeres Delacour Esther Olsen Messioner Mary McHugh Lee d'Eanee Smith George Cuttell May Morming Denza Clough-Leighter May OY Ian Aie Eho Johnson Mrs. Derby Dainty Gavotte Fletcher Oe John Mekelson Paradise Ellen Sylvester Vann Gladys Walt Foi Greely Josephine and Mary Loring Reinhold William Magoon Toe A Toa Helen Loganee Oesten Fieldhouse Edward McManus Beaumont Mollie Gilligan Godard Lillian Morrison Manney Seere Salter Will Wisp Sci Spress Forbush Arcady Accae Esther Berg Warren Miller Heins John McManus Zughtingale and the Zephyr Smith Laura Curley Vanced Eer Ine Lumber Line Bey Carr The W. A. Haynes Co William H. Kelley L. P. Goulding Mase
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