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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1917

Page

3

Notice of Administration Petition for Margaret McCarthy Estate

To heirs and all interested parties in Margaret McCarthy late of Maynard deceased intestate. Petition for administration to Julia L. McCarthy of Acton or other suitable person. Court at Cambridge Middlesex County October 19, 1917 at 9:00 a.m. Cite published weekly in Maynard Enterprise for three weeks and mailed to next of kin seven days prior. Witness Judge Charles J. McIntire. Register F. M. LsTy.

Margaret McCarthy Margaret E. McCarthy Maynard Julia L. McCarthy Acton Cambridge Middlesex Maynard Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Esquire

Estate of Alfredo L Brooks Montevideo Resident In Probate

Heirs and creditors warned of administration of Alfredo L Brooks deceased intestate in Middlesex County. Eben Brooks of New York named administrator without surety bond. Probate hearing set in Cambridge on October 19 at noon. latest notice published September 26, 1917 in Maynard Enterprise.

Probate citation in Acton for Frederick S Glines estate

In Middlesex County Probate Court creditors and all interested parties are notified to show cause why the estate of Frederick S Glines late of Acton is not granted to Samuel A Christie of Acton. The citation directs public notice by three weekly publications in the Acton Enterprise with the last publication at least one day before the hearing on October 19, 1917 at 9 in the forenoon.

Alfredo L Brooks Montevideo Uruguay Middlesex Eben New York Cambridge Maynard Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Esquire Frederick S Glines Acton Samuel A. Christie Acton Enterprise

Concord Boy in France Describes Front-Line Life with 14th Engineers

Sergt. William P. Flavin of the 14th Engineers writes from near the battle line about 24 hours from England to France, rest Camp experiences, gas masks, destroyed towns, shelling, anti-aircraft fire, bomb bursts, dugouts, and the daily cold rains. He notes sights of ruins, a large concrete crucifix, and Allied control with Germans faltering.

Concord 14Th Engineers France William P. Flavin England Bowie Fritz

Exhibition on survival dressings for soldiers held at church

Concord branch of the American Fund for French wounded gave an exhibition of survival dressings for soldiers Saturday afternoon in the vestry of the First Parish church. The event also featured afternoon tea.

First Parish Concord American Fund For France

Advertised Letters List Includes Local Names

The notice lists individuals with advertised letters awaiting pickup. names include Robbins Chandler Frederic C Church Ralph Holland James Jackson M H Seiler George Symonds James F Woods Horace Stearns Wiggins Mrs Harry Abbott Mrs William T Bibby Mrs Cecilia Blywyer Mrs Ann Delahanty Mrs P M Leavitt Mrs Stuart McLeod Mrs Charles Nowell Miss Eunice Oberly Mrs Charles Vinal.

Robbins Chandler Frederic C. Church Ralph Holland James Jackson M. H. Seiler George Symonds James F. Woods Horace Stearns Wiggins Harry Abbott William T. Bibby Cecilia Blywyer Ann G. Delahanty P. M. Leavitt Stuart McLeod Charles Nowell Eunice Oberly Charles Vinal

Attendees Reported From Lincoln at Grange Fair

A resident from this town attended the Lincoln Grange fair held in Lincoln town hall Friday afternoon and evening. The event featured fine exhibits of fruit vegetables poultry flowers and various household and fancy works.

Lincoln Grange Lincoln Town Hall

Middlesex Beats St. Mark's 7–0 in Rivalry Clash at Concord

The Middlesex School football team defeated St. Mark's of Southboro 7 to 0 at Concord on Saturday, its first victory over the rival in 13 years.

Middlesex St. Mark’s Southboro Concord Middlesex School St Mark’s

Grange Fair Thrives With Dancing At Town Hall

Concord Grange held a successful town hall fair on Wednesday evening with autumn decorations. Notable acts included Charles B. Lamar on piano and Frederick W. Taylor on drums. Prizes were awarded for fruits and vegetables, followed by dancing.

Town Hall Concord Grange Charles BP Lamar of Marlboro Frederick W. Taylor F. E E. Power Robert Huntley James 8. Wilson J. W. Raymond F. W. Taylor Edna Helsier J. W. Chase F. E. Power Hazel Cass IF. KE. Power James &. Wilson Tit. M. Barry Blanche Rennie Marion Moody George William Baldwin Robert Be. Huntley Ist Haldwins J. A. Macone Maplewood Farm King Robert S. Huntley Porter George I. Wheeler McIntosh Hubbardston James Parker R. I. Greenings L. C. Brown Alderbrook Farm Maiden Brush C. Brown State Reformatory Sheldon Wilfred Wheeler Bose Wilfred Wheeler Secker

Bedford Liberty Loan drive urges support for second bond issue

The Bedford Liberty Loan Committee asks residents to invest in a second bond issue paying 1% interest tax free under $5000 per holder. Installment plans are offered with staggered payments through January 1918 and optional weekly plans for $50 or $100 bonds. Proceeds support 24 local soldiers in service. Committee members listed: George R. Iinn, Charles W. Jenks, Henry D. Lyons, Sherman G. Rich.

Bedford United States Bedford Liberty Loan Committee George R. Iinn Charles W. Jenks Henry D. Lyons Sherman G. Rich

Death of Peter Gillooly of Billerica

Bedford friends mourned the death of Peter Gillooly of Billerica a brother of Miss Elizabeth Gillooly Elm street The funeral was at St Michael's Bedford Saturday morning and burial followed at St Bernard's Cemetery Concord

Bedford Peter Gillooly Billerica Elizabeth Gillooly Elm St St. Michael's Church St. Bernard’s Cemetery Concord

Bedford Building Accepted After Town Hall Rear Construction

Charles W. O'Dowd reports completion of the town's construction and repair department buildings in the rear of the town hall. While the design and usefulness are praised, several Bedford citizens object to the location.

Charles W. O'Dowd Bedford

Carrying Out Plans to Curb Speeding Cars

Selectmen and police coordinate to curb speeding and unlit vehicles. Drivers are stopped, licenses logged, and a second offense will be referred to the court. Authorities aim for safety for pedestrians and children crossing streets.

Cooking classes extend school day to 3 30 p m

The grammar school scholars must stay until 3 30 p m due to new cooking classes for 7th and 8th grade girls held at the Congregational church kitchen. Local news items note recoveries, visits, repairs, and a recent antique furniture sale.

Grammar School Congregational Church

Second Liberty Campaign Opens with Firing Line Rally

The message urges support for the Second Liberty Campaign and calls to back the men on the Firing Line. A Concord National Bank advert appears on the front page, signaling financial backing and community participation.

Concord National Bank

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Mass Outreach

Concord Massachusetts church announces organization in 1908 at Monument Square. Services include lesson sermon Sundays at 7 45 and testimonial meeting Wednesdays. Free Reading Room open daily 2 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays. Public welcome.

Concord Mass Monument Square

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H. S. Richardson Main Street Con A. C. Baggesen Main St P. O. Box Maynard Marble George H. Woods F. J McCarron Milton C. Bean Optometrist Nason Street Boston Tremont Street Nathan Bacor Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court F. M LsTy Hi le Sal J.B. Rice W. C. Strout Concord St B. A. King West Acton Tei B. Garland Maynard, Mass Probate Simpson Wales Ring Co Pacton R. E. Huntley Norman Peterson Wilfred Wheeler Sheldons F. FE Powers H. S. Townsend Hudspeth House Thoreau St Sinel Co Trenton Potteries Co Austin D. Macrafe Concol George W. Dimond Charles Wetherbee Brant Rock Ayer Nancy Whittier Hartford St Joseph Williams Jerome Bacon Jesse Halladay Philbin Frederick S. Parker Shawsheen River Farm Dudley Hartford Gladys Will Crescent Ave Winthran Beach Henry Houston First Church. OF Christ, Scientist U.S Liberty Loan Committee OF New England Maynard Trust de Tel Hudson Gas Main Street Conn Concord Municipal Light Plant Town House The Madden Press Hudson, Mass
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