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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1919
Page
2
A city drive urges Red Cross reach to 100 percent membership in every store and business. L. P. Howe chairs the effort with city hall as contact, urging all to join for one dollar while supplies last.
A western paper explains I W W symbols the black cat and the wooden shoe. Sabotage derives from sabot, the wooden shoe, used by workers to protest employers. The article speculates the I W W will vanish as its literature fades, leaving only symbolic remnants for novelists.
A humorous, speculative note from a 18th century Boston angle. The piece muses on watchmen in 1719 and imagines possible unrest, then pivots to Cartoons Magazine declaring the proper dress length for a girl as a little over two feet, a statement the writer endorses.
The James J. Mansfield post of the American Legion No 158 announces an informal Armistice Day dance at Concord armory on November 11 to mark the first anniversary. An entertainment committee led by Ralph Hewitt and others will present a series of events for the post and friends with details to follow.
The Post school at Paris Island South Carolina opened September 22 in the Cal legal school building to provide free education for enlisted men. Courses span math engineering languages and sciences with instructors from major universities and 100 scholarships offered to service members.
Auction notices for W H Whitaker North Lexington Mass 40 cows 3 bulls 2 horses 35 hogs and pigs tools wagons sale on Saturday and Sunday Nov 7 9 a m and Nov 10 hay and livestock for W B Chamberlain Carlisle Mass 2 heifers 6 months old calf horse 2 fat hogs farming tools wagons sleighs hay fodder etc Nov 10 12 40 p m WoC Rueh Wayland Mass personal property sale Nov 44 9 30 a m for Henry Lynde Melrose Mass truck tools wagons etc Limefield sale first highest priced cow 192 several 101 to 120 plus sale of 4 cattle and hogs in Concord Junction Nov 15 9 30 a m Posters for details
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church Concord will stage its annual fair in Workmen's hall on Thursday afternoon and evening November 13. Many fancy articles and useful goods will be offered for sale.
The Third Red Cross roll call runs Monday to Armistice day next week with a house to house canvass for memberships and funds. A Maynard committee of women and volunteer service men will seek 1945 renewals and new memberships totaling a $760 local quota to aid relief efforts in Poland, Russia, and other war-affected areas.
Mrs Ellen M Holmes of Boston daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Porter River Hebert NS and Henry Kkbrice a well known resident were married Wednesday evening at 7 o clock at the Methodist parsonage Brooks Street Rev Charles F B Parsons officiating They were attended by Mr and Mrs Joseph Foster relatives of the groom A reception followed at the Foster home and the couple will reside at 83 Main Street The groom is son of Ed ward Price contractor and builder and Mrs Price was a nurse at Corey Hill Hospital prior to marriage. George Stuart of Waltham Street bought a Scripps Booth touring car as reported by William Tobin.
Mrs Kenneth Blood entertained four table bridge players on Thursday at the old home she shares with her mother Mrs W C Robbins. Dr Davis is taking a three weeks vacation from his practice and spends part of the time hunting.
Mr. Wood of Mesa Arizona is described as visiting at his brother KC's home. The note records a family visitor with location details and kinship.
Sudbury notes show Fred Elser buying the Gohlkie house in South Sudbury and many town properties changing hands. L. P. Goulding repairs a historic house, Charles Brackett acquires a Ford truck and license, and Maurice B. White moves to a foreman role at Somerville. Families settle in new homes as Hollis Seates relocates to Hastings place and others visit relatives nearby.
Miss Edith Smith of Boston visited at Albert Smith’s home. Mrs. Huldah Welch visits her brother Amos Boden. Stewart Allan of Watertown vacationing four weeks at Spencer Camps in Girard Maine. Mrs. M. C. Dane of New Boston visits daughter Mrs. Albian Millan. Mrs. E. Z. Stanley and Miss Lena visit Liberty Maine. Dr. and Mrs. Seth Jones and Miss Lizzie Jones of Franklin New Hampshire visit C. P. Pickard.
Alfred H. Sawyer announces he has been appointed administrator of the estate of Josephine J. Sawyer late of Concord Middlesex County deceased intestate. He has given bond and invites all creditors to exhibit claims and all debtors to pay. Concord Mass October 31 1919 NF 12 10
John Mitchell named executor of the will of Susanna Tripp late of Concord Middlesex County Massachusetts deceased. He has taken the trust and is to receive demands and collect debts. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors must pay to the executor at Concord Junction Massachusetts dated October 20 1919.
Probate Court of Middlesex cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Mary Brown of Concord to appear November 10 1919 at Cambridge Court. Abby Brown seeks letters testamentary without surety. publication in Concord Enterprise required for three weeks and notice by mail or delivery to known heirs seven days before the hearing.
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