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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1917

Page

3

Probate Court Probate Notice for Mary A McAllister Estate

Middlesex County probate announces a will petition by Sarah A McAllister for letters testamentary without bond. Court in Cambridge on Nov 16 1917 at nine in the morning. Public notice required in Maynard Enterprise for three weeks and to interested parties by mail seven days prior.

Middlesex Prostate Court Mary A. McAllister Maynard Sarah A. McAllister Cambridge Maynard Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Esquire

Maynard Fire Destroys River Street Tenement

A two story wooden tenement on River Street burned Friday evening. Box 25 rang at 6 20 and the all out sounded at 8 30. Four families were driven into the street with little time to save belongings. A defective chimney caused the blaze which started in the roof. Beelnis family furnishings and the building were insured. Loss about 1000 dollars. Fire department halted flames to upper structure.

River Street River St Stanislaw Turgis Alex Beelnis Alex Boerka Gabriel Luczynski J. F. Whitney Somerville Beelnis

Roll of Honor Loyal Assabet lodge 1 CF roster

The roll lists 14 members including Daniel N Campbell Joseph Boothroyd Fred Lemoine William Weir Frank F Parks Fred Hansen Herbert J Doel Joel J Parmenter William F Baron William Oates Frank Taylor Sidney Scott Charles Luker and Edward Millar with Samuel Mead noted among those to go with the last 16 percent from the district.

Loyal Assabet Lodge Daniel N. Campbell Joseph Boothroyd Fred Lemoine William Weir Frank EF. Parks Fred Hansen Herbert J. Doel Joel JF. Parmenter William F. Baron William Oates Frank Taylor Sidney Scott Charles Luker Edward Millar Samuel Mead

First Contests Open Maynard Moose Pool Series

The Maynard Moose club opened its pool series at Mainst club rooms on Thursday. The White Murphy Prue team scored 100 points while Baldwin Kullonen Evers tallied for the opposing side.

Maynard Moose Club Mainst Walter White Cornelius Murphy Frank Prue William Baldwin Hans Kullonen Louis Evers

Petition for administration of Gordon L. Puller's estate

The matter asks the court to grant Burt Fuller administration of Gordon L. Puller's estate in Concord Mass without bond. The procedure requires a newspaper notice in the Concord Enterprise and a court date set for November 16, 1917 at 9:00 AM to show cause why the grant should not be issued.

Gordon L. Puller Concord Burt Fuller Middlesex Cambridge Concord Enterprise Charles J. McIntire

Administrator Appointed for Frank Prantilla Estate

Isaac Oberg named administrator for the estate of Frank Prantilla of Maynard Middlesex deceased intestate He has given bond and taken the trust All creditors and debtors must present claims or make payments to administrator at 308 Sears Bridge Boston on October 24 1917.

Frank Prantilla Maynard County of Middlesex

Grace I Rawitser Adm Acton Probate Notice

Grace I Rawitser late of Acton in the county of Middlesex with administration granted in South Acton by the magistrates under file number 8107 14 to William Rawitser. The notice directs all persons indebted to the affairs of the estate to settle promptly.

Grace I Rawitser Acton Middlesex William Rawitser South Acton

First of series whist party at Holy Name club

The Holy Name club held the first whist series event at the Darling block rooms on Wednesday with large attendance. Prizes were awarded to both ladies and gents and the club announced biweekly parties starting November 21 with a special prize for the series top scorer.

Holy Name Club Darling Block

Sunday Night Lecture Highlights New Educational Movement

E H Means of Brookline gave a stereopticon talk on The New Educational Movement at Union Congregational Church. He described the annual conference at Quein Park Me focusing on home and foreign missions for the youth, with delegates encouraged to represent their churches and report back on missionary work.

E. H. Means Brookline New Educational Feurnine Toeip Tian Tare Africa Patten Italy Mangane Comrees

Police raid at Norsel premises nets liquor bottles

The police department under Chief Frank Winks raided John Norsel premises Saturday night around 10 o clock and found a small quantity of liquor and numerous empty bottles and jugs. The thief was assisted by Patrolmen Nicholas Driscoli and Samuel Wing.

Frank Winks John Norsel Fdard Nicholas Driscoli Samuel Wing

Club En'tained The Question Club Opens Ninth Season

The Question club met at Mrs. BP J Sanderson's Lincoln Street home Monday evening for sewing fancy articles and a social hour. This marks the ninth season since organization. Refreshments were served.

BP. J. Sanderson Lincoln St

Methodist Service Campaign for No Red Triangle Fund

At the Sunday morning service the church heard Charles I. Parsons discuss YMCA wartime work and urged support for a 35,000,000 goal. Vocal selections followed led by Miss Jennie Naylor and Elmer Cook performed the solo.

Methodist Episcopal Church Charles I. Parsons Chow Afuer Jennie Naylor Elmer Cook

Miss Kilma Lummukka Weds Oiva Murto in Mission Church

A Maynard wedding in Mission Congregation Church unites Miss Iila Lummukka and Oiva Walfred Murto with Rev. Jon Vatiniaanen officiating. Adam Muro serves as best man and bridesmaid Ms Marthe Matkinen helps as the bridal party enters to a shower bouquet of pink roses. The reception follows a church supper with guests presenting silver, gold, china, linen and household articles as gifts.

Kilma Lummukka Oiva Murto Mission Church Maynard Iila Lummukka Oiva Walfred Murto Jon Vatiniaanen Mission Congregatingi Church Walnutsi Adam Muro Marthe Matkinen Gaek Tak Ariur Koski Hossoms Iy App

Selection Board Seeks Fifty More Registrants for Ayer Examinations

The Division 15 Selection Board headed by Maynard calls 50 additional registrants to report in Ayer on Thursday for medical exams. Of 1490 examined, 900 were accepted and certified for service, while 28 were rejected for physical defects. The district board in Worrees notes occupational deficiency adjustments, leaving 219 certified from 247 examined after overages. The board projects current numbers may not meet needs, planning further recruitment and noting several named registrants from Florida and nearby towns.

Ayer Maynard Ayer Thupeday National District Board Worees Ver Menty Ne Fie

Annual Election Notice for Law Union 105 Officers

Regular meeting of Law Union 105 will elect officers on the first Thursday in December. Candidates listed include Wilbuu Brindley for president Patrick McGrath for secretary and treasurer John Croft for vice president Jaceph Connors for conductor Vitsiias Fowles for warden Chester THT of Lowell for mente ot Town Clerk Fo i. Sanderson is in France with the 16th Infantry 26th division. Mr and Mrs Charles Ji Stant moved to Somerville. News notes on local residents and military duty appear, including exemptions for dependents and draft details. An ad promotes Tree's Elixir Worm Expeller for children.

Law Eal Union 105 Norycimation Wilbuu Brindley Patrick McGrath John Croft Jaceph Connors Chester Lowell Mente Ot Fo i. Sanderson France 16Th Infantry Charles Ji Somerville

Regular Meeting of Concord Chapter ALR Held

Members attended the regular meeting at the chapter house in Concord on Saturday afternoon. Present were Mrs. James Heat Mr Curtis Mrs Sarah Hent Mr Augustus Morse Mrs Josie Brooke Mrs A E McCleary and Mrs A T Haynes.

Maynard Men Hear From Sailors On Submarine Voyage

Fragmentary letters recount the Maynard group receiving word from sailors who describe a perilous submarine voyage. One member recalls days at sea, duties aboard, and a near wash overboard, with lessons about endurance and duty during the crossing.

Concluded Services for Clark and Pare at State House

Clark and Ethel Pare concluded their service at the Supervisor of Administration. They had assisted as stenographers for the past month and will continue to support school work in the apartment setting.

Thirth Clark Ethel Pare State House

Mortgagee's sale of Lincoln real estate announced

Public auction of a Lincoln property tied to a 1914 mortgage by Alice M Bamforth to Tiarold Cousins will occur November 22 1917 at 3 PM. Sale subject to Middlesex Institution for Savings mortgage. $100 cash due from purchaser. Harold S Cousins listed as mortgage owner.

Alice M. Bamforth Charles IT. Bamforth Lincoln County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tiarold Massachusetts Commonwealth of Concord and Wayland Ox-Bow Road Albert Ehlert Said Ehlert Charles S. Bamforth James Farrar Middlesex South District Charles H. Bamforth Middlesex Institution For Savings Concord Mass Harold S. Cousins

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