Funeral for J Edward Riley II in Cambridge
J Edward Riley II son of Mrs Delia Riley of Waltham died Monday at Holy Ghost hospital Cambridge after a five month tuberculosis illness He was 29 born in Maynard educated in public schools A O H Division 44 member Requiem Mass held at St Bridget s church Interment at St Bridget s cemetery He survived by wife and child Violet mother sister May brothers Frank Boston Albert local funeral details included bearers and floral tributes.
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J. Edward Riley II
J. Edward Riley
Delia Riley, Waltham Sr
Holy Ghost Hospital
Cambridge
Maynard
Selection board awaits word on 15 percent call
The State Division 15 selection board has not received word on when to call the next 15 percent of National Army men in this district. The board will meet Thursday at headquarters in Ayer. Rumor says a large quota from the depot brigade will go to the Atlanta cantonment before next week. Several Maynard men served in this brigade.
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National Army
Ayer
Atlanta
Maynard
Service flags appear in town indicating military service
Flags signaling service in the United States are seen at two local homes. The Coulter family at East Street displays a two star flag for sons Charles and William in the military. The Carleton home on Summer Street shows a one star flag for son Fred, a lieutenant in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James Coulter
East St
Charles
William
Edward Carleton
Summer St
Fred
U. S. Navy
Special Town Meeting to Consider Wage Increase
A special town meeting will be held at Cooperative Hall Monday evening at 7 30 to instruct the selectmen to raise wages for town laborers in the street department.
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Cooperative Hall
Expert marksman John W. Taylor wins gold at Paris Island
Private John W. Taylor of Acton son of Mr and Mrs Emmanuel Taylor excels at a Marine Corps marksman shoot on Oct 5 scoring 254 hits of 300 to earn expert marksman rating and a five dollar monthly pay raise. The event drew the whole company and generated hearty congratulations from comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Taylor
Emmanuel Taylor
Acton Sr
Paris Island
Junior rally unites Middlesex unions at Congregational church
The third annual Junior rally of the Middlesex Social union gathered October 12 at the Congregational church in South Acton with delegates from Concord Junction Maynard Stow and West Acton. Mrs Fanny Porter West Acton led a praise service and Miss Lizzie Burroughs led devotional. Master Lewis Whitney welcomed attendees. Seventy five members attended as societies sang or read scripture during roll call, followed by an illustrated talk on The Power of the Cross. Refreshments were served by the entertaining society.
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Middlesex Social Union
Congregational Church
Concord Junction
Maynard, Stow
West Acton
Fanny Porter
Lizzie Burroughs
Lewis Whitney
South Acton
Wrist Watch Gift for Harry Heath Before Army Departure
About two dozen friends gathered Saturday night at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Flint’s home on Stow Jr to bid farewell to Harry Heath as he goes to serve as a soldier at Ayer Friends from Somerville Boxboro New York Stow Maynard and Acton attended The group presented Heath with a wrist watch as a token of good wishes and humor from the gathering.
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Harry Heath
Carl Flint
Stow Jr
Ayer
Somerville
Boxboro
New York
Stow
Maynard
Acton
T. Wetherbee
Harry
Planning Big Time for Scouts Bond Emblem Event
The Boy Scouts plan a big time in Exchange Hall next Friday night inviting all to attend. The meeting will present Loan bond emblems awarded by the government to Scouts who sold 10 or more Liberty bonds.
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Exchange Hall
Meaning of Prayer and the Goodness of God
Friday evening program outlines The Meaning of Prayer and the Goodness of God at the Congregational Church. Sunday morning October 21 features a sermon in the church series The Need for the Church. Sunday school at 11 45 a m C EL meeting at 6 o clock and Sunday evening a topic on Some Christian Churches the Baptist Church.
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The
Baptist Church
Universalist Church Weekly Services and Circles
Sunday morning service at 10 30 and Sunday school and Men s Forum at 11 45. Y P C U meeting at 6 15. Mission circle met Tuesday at the pastor s home West Acton. Mrs Charles Kimball gave a paper on Universalism in Acton. Ladies Social circle to sew at Mrs Walter Tuttle s Friday at 2. They plan the annual fair November 8 and 9. Young People s meeting Sunday night featured Margie Kimball s account of a White Mountains trip with stereopticon photos.
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Mission Circle
West Acton
Charles Kimball
Acton
Walter Tuttle
Young Peoples
Margie Kimball
White Mountains
The Second Liberty Campaign Opens On The Firing Line
The article notes the start of the Second Liberty Campaign and calls to back up the men on the Firing Line. It also mentions a Concord National Bank ad appearing on the front page.
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Concord National Bank
Liberty
Message from France Card Reaches Moynihan Family
A card received Friday by John Moynihan of High Street from his son William serving with the American Expeditionary Forces in France says the boy is eating well. In a separate death, the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Luigi Fara of 16 Grant Street died Thursday of pneumonia with funeral services at St Bridgets Church Saturday afternoon.
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John Moynihan
High St
William
France
Luiggi Fara
Grant St
St. Bridget’s Church
Bridge repairs underway on Maynard street main span
Local notes report B M bridge builders hard at work on the Maynard street main bridge. Community updates include postponed W C T U meeting to Oct 31, residents visiting family, Camp Devens passes, and soldiers on furlough from camps in New Jersey and Ayer.
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Maynard St
W. B. Currier
Robert S. Christie
Newark
N. J
Hugh Hodgen
David Foley
Camp Devens
Frederic Francis
Olin Lawrence
Gardner
Lizzie Boardman
Calais
Ralph Barker
Isaac Hodgen
Greenfield
George Hodgen
Frank Holt
Ayer
Soldier
New York
Frank
Everett
Kenneth Reed
Kenneth
Tenafly
Jack Clayton
New Jersey
Pomona Grange to Meet at Town Hall on Oct 18
Acton Centre Middlesex Central Pomona Grange schedules a full day at the town hall with a morning session on dairy industry improvements and an afternoon home maker's day. Dinner will be served by Grange members. Speakers for the afternoon are to be announced.
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Middlesex Central
Pomona Grange
Town Hall
Grange
Acton Woman's Club Meets In Fall Gathering
The Acton Massachusetts Woman's Club held an October 19 meeting with a lecture by John Clair Minot on The Story of the Youth's Companion followed by a reception for presidents. The vestry featured autumn decorations under Mrs. H F Tuttle. Local notes include trips, visits, and a W C T U gathering at Mrs. H F Robbins with a social hour and refreshments.
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Acton Mass. Woman's Club
John Clair Minot
H. F. Tuttle
Contagion in Daily Life and Attitudes
A reflective piece on how contagion extends beyond disease to smiles, frowns, kindness, temper, and fault finding. It prompts readers to consider what behavioral contagions they transmit and absorb in everyday interactions.
Alabama pupil crafts amphibia sentence riddle
An Alabama classroom prompt asks students to use amphibious in a sentence. A student delivers a playful phonetic twist, producing a garbled but recognizable parody phrase about fish stories.
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Alabama
Death of Harry J. Lund Linked to Ship Explosion
Word reached Concord Junction Tuesday of the death of Harry J. Lund who died in a Portsmouth hospital from injuries received in a recent explosion on board the U S S Nebraska Lund was a former Sass Re formatory officer and was well known in Concord Junction where many friends mourn his passing.
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Harry J. Lund
Portsmouth
UA. S. S. Nebraska
Lund
Sass Reformatory
Otis Forbush Receives Deep Head Wound From Axe
Otis Forbush is recovering after a severe head cut sustained while chopping wood when an axe struck a clothesline. He required several stitches to close the wound. The incident occurred as he worked near the line, causing a deep gash but no further injuries reported.
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Otis Forbush
Vie Lore
Forbush
Card of Thanks for Funeral Support and Flowers
To our friends and relatives who lightened our sorrow in our recent bereavement we extend sincere thanks and appreciation. Thank you for the beautiful floral tributes and to the Mass Reformatory officers and all the little school children who contributed flowers. Patrick Coughlin Mrs Mary Coughlin Patrick Coughlin
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Mass. Reformatory
Patrick Coughlin
Mary Coughlin
Classifieds Notice in Concord Junction
Hiring line. Found money at Concord National RR station. Owner may claim by inquiry at 68 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction. For sale 100 chickens three months old. Mrs Lane 491 Main St Concord Junction. To let furnished room with heat 138 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction.
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R. R. Station
Concord Junction
Commonwealth Ave
Main St
Union church Men's club hosts first meeting and supper
The Union church Men’s club opened with strong attendance and a six o clock supper. Major Dusseault retired chaplain of the 6th Regiment delivered a world war address that inspired attendees. Pastor Mr Stone spoke on community good and sang a solo, “The Soldier’s Song,” by a former college friend now a grand opera star. A brief business session followed, with a winter program to be printed soon.
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Union Church
Stone
Union Church Services and Activities Schedule
Reverend Alfred W. Stone leads Sunday services with a sermon The Christ for Today at 10 45 and The More Excellent Things How to Obtain Them at 7 00 with a male quartet. Sunday School 12 Junior Endeavor 3 00 Intermediate 4 50 Senior 5 45. Solo by Miss Jessie Naylor Maynard. Tuesday 7 0 midweek Great Questions of Jesus Dost Thou Not Know Me. Thursday October 26 Ladies Union letter social bring as many pennies as letters in full name.
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Alfred W. Stone
Revivar
Jessie Naylor
Maynard
Church School
Junior Endeavor
Intermediate Endeavor
Senior Endeavor Society
Jesus
Ladies’ Union
Dorothy Mason Hosts Seventh Birthday Party
Miss Dorothy Mason entertained many young friends at a Derby Street home party Saturday afternoon for her seventh birthday. Guests included Reni Marshall Ella Kay Loretta Carr Helen Mason Florence Mason Allen Frizazle Norman Friazzle Frank Carr Roland Kay Harold Green Sidney Sennett and Robert Marshall. Mrs David Scanlon traveled to New York this week due to her brother's death. Grace Jones resumed duties as head nurse at Long Island Hospital after vacation with Mr and Mrs A H Willis. Mrs Thurston Day and daughter Visit Mrs Pratt. Margaret Haarmomel returned to Dorchester after visiting Mr and Mrs James O Halloran. George A Kilham takes a week off from police duties.
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George Outis
Boston & Maine BR. R
National Express Co
Concord
John Delaney
Robert MacDonald
Gertrude Simpson
Lowell
George Simpson
N.S. Taylor
Waiverly
James Lawrence
Malcolm Coldwell
Montreal
Edward Brennan
Div. 56
Harvey Stone
Lewis Libby
Gardner
Daniel Hayes
Commonwealth Ave
Maurice Sullivan
John Flynn
Killoran
Deaconess Hospital
Henry Jessen
Troy
N. Y
M. J. Kelley
A. G. Ziegler
Edward P. Kelley
Westfield
Marie O'Connell
Thomas Duberger
Hanover
N. Hf
Edward I. Dee
Priest
Arthur Frizzle
Ayer
Cambridge
Thomas Connell Jr
Mary Ryan
Roston
George Ryan
A. H. Johnson
Arlington Heights
William McDermott
Ashland
Walter Kennedy
Northeastern College
Boston
W. ©. MacDonald
Frederick
Dorchesters
Frances Cosgrove
Hopkinton
Charles Sheehan
C. KE. Hastings
Edward Dee
Charles Hogan
George Hacerty
Winthrop
L. Trufant
New York
Mr. Trufant
Guy Newell
Wilton
N.el
C. C. Fisher
George Nelson
Palmer
Nelson
Gordon Wilson
Alary Pendergast
Somerville
William Reilly
Gray, Mo
Patrick Reilley
Dorothy Mason
Derby
Reni Marshall
Ella Kay
Loretta Carr
Helen Mason
Florence Mason
Allen Frizazle
Norman Friazzle
Frank Carr
Roland Kay
Harold Green
Sidney Sennett
Robert Marshall
David Scanlon
Grace Jones
Long Island Hospital
Boston Harbor
A. H. Willis
Thurston Day
Little Daughtrouf West Rowbery
Pratt
Margaret Haarmomel
Dorchester
James O'Halloran
George A. Kilham
English Working Woman Defends Hire Case with Wounded Story
The court heard a sultan accused of nonpayment for a sewing machine hire. The woman testified she could not pay because she was recently wounded in combat against the Austrians. The judge found her papers in order and the charge was withdrawn.
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Christian Science Monitor
Head Hunters Volunteer for U.S. War Effort
The New York Herald urges Japan to send Igoriotes to France to fight alongside American troops. It notes Philippine tribes have offered service to Governor Harrison. The Far East is described as urgent with natives able to supply up to 100000 fighters if needed.
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United States
France
Sys
New York Herald
Philippines
Harrison
Far East
Manila
High Class Men
A jailhouse trained man seeks work after boasting of prison education. An employer warns that prison schooling can invite prejudice, but offers a chance if the applicant keeps quiet about his past. The Birmingham Age-Herald notes public pride and lingering bias.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Late Suppers Spark Economic Debate
A humorous exchange about economy rules limits on late suppers. One speaker jokes that cutting late suppers is required, while the other quips about waking to cook in the middle of the night when no one is watching.
Mrs. Young Dies After Pneumonia Attacks
Mrs. Young, mother of A. N. Young, died at his Sudbury home after four recent pneumonia bouts. An army nurse, she was cherished as a loving elder. The remains were sent to Vermont for interment.
Were Married Gladys Gerry weds Millard Filmore at Hudson
Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Gladys Gerry to Millard Filmore of Hudson. Gladys is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank I Gerry. A pretty home wedding was held and many good wishes are extended to the couple.
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Gladys Gerry
Millard Filmore
Hudson
Gladys
Frank I Gerry
Funeral set for William Baldwin in Marlboro
The funeral for William Baldwin who died Oct 7 at Marlboro of heart failure was held at his parents home attended by Rev. Albert Felel. He spoke of Baldwin’s past kindness and support as a pastor. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. He was 30 and survived by his widow, three sisters, two brothers, parents, and one daughter.
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William Baldwin
Marlboro
Albert Felel
Nalick
Mt. Pleasant
Murch
Witow
Harvest Dinner At Nation Church Draws Attentive Crowd
The Harvest Dinner at the nation church on Oct 2 drew a good crowd though smaller than last year. Guests included residents Miss Marion Jones and Miss May Jones who enjoyed meeting old friends. Prof Geo Barton attended with friends and visited historic sites in Wayne.
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Nitation
Sinenge
Forcep
Marion
May Jones
Geo. Barton
Waylanel
Barn Fire Destroys Livestock at Coolidge Farm
A blaze at the Jaree barn on the Mast w Budbury Coolidge farm consumed hay and killed horses and cows. A passing auto spotted the fire, waking occupants and saving the house but failing to save the animals.
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Coolidge
Mast W Budbury
Pastor resigns to take Bible History teaching post
Rev. Claire G. Davis of M. BE. church tendered his resignation as pastor and will accept a position as teacher of Bible History at another church or institution.
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Claire G. Davis
M. BE. Church
Local Notices Include Travel, Interments and Rentals
Miss Ruth Gerry enjoyed a trip over the Mohawk Trail by auto last week. The remains of John Gleason of Maynard were brought to town for interment last week. Miss Bent and George Wilson are to be married this week. For Rent in Sudbury Centre a two room house centrally located. Price $8 per month. Apply to Mrs Martha L Garfield South Sudbury Mass.
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Ruth Gerry
John Gleason
Maynard
Bent
George Wilson
Sudbury Centre
Martha L.garfield
South Sudbury Mass
Gratitude for Sympathy From Baldwin Family
Mr and Mrs William E Baldwin and family express thanks for the many acts of kindness shown after a recent bereavement. They send heartfelt appreciation to those who offered support and sympathy.
Firing Line Concord National Bank Ad On Front Page
A concise recap notes a Concord National Bank advertisement appears on the front page under a Firing Line banner, indicating formal banking notices or promotional content linked to the bank.
Stockyards Fire at Kansas City Causes Heavy Loss
Report says a major blaze at Kansas City stockyards destroyed a large portion of the facilities and caused about 11 deaths with extensive damage estimated around 700000 dollars. Officials of the yard corporation question the origin, though some authorities dispute the claim of internal cause.
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Kansas City
Congressmen Head to Europe to Visit War Fronts
Ten members of Congress travel unofficially with special passports arranged by the state department to Europe on a fact finding mission and to fraternize with allied parliamentary representatives at the fronts.
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Trin
Washington
Congress
State Department
Europe
Shark Meat Tasted Edible Says Government Panel
Government laboratory director at Woods Hole tested six shark meat varieties and served samples to fifty people. All testers found the flavor to be pleasant and the meat potentially a rival to swordfish as a food source.
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Heston
Wood's Hole
Two British Steamers Sunk In English Waters
The Boston service reports two British steamships the Bostonien and Memphian torpedoed in English waters. The notice reached the office of the International Mercantile Marine Company in Boston on October 17.
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Boston
Bostonien
Memphian
International Mercantile Marine Commany
Wets Win by Small Margin in Iowa Prohibition Vote
Des Moines reports late returns show Iowa citizens narrowly refuse to bind to statewide prohibition. The tally lists 70 against and 196,341 for the proposed constitutional prohibition amendment.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sale of Acton estate authorized in private sale petition
Octavus A. Knowlton seeks license to sell all real estate of Lydian A. Honekton late of Acton to pay debts and administration charges. Citations require notice to all interested parties and publication in the Acton Enterprise for three weeks before October 25, 1917.
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Middlesex
Lydian
A. Honekton
Acton
Octavus A. Knowlton
Camerdae
Acton Enterprise É
Charles J. Melntire
Petition for administration of estate in Acton 1917
Commonwealth notice to heirs and creditors of Anden Parlersue also known as Anden Tanusiukowa late of Acton Middlesex. Probate Court in Cambridge to hear petition by Joseph Kowal Boston for letters of administration October 29 1917 at nine in the forenoon. Witnessed by Judge McIntire and Register Esty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Anden
Anden Tanusiukowa
Acton
Joseph Kowal
Boston
Suffolk
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Lincoln
Public auction to foreclose multiple deeds. Property in Lincoln Middlesex County Mass bounded by Ehlert Bamforth lines, containing 21800 square feet, with buildings. Sale set for Thursday November 5 1917 at 3 PM. Deposit of 100 dollars required. Middlesex Institution for Savings holds the mortgage. Charles E Brown treasurer.
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Charles H. Bamforth
Lincoln
Loth
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Registry of Lords
County of
Middlesex
Cross Road
Concord and Wayland Road
Ox Bow Road
Said Cross Road
Albert Ehlert
Said Ehlert
Ehlert
C. S. Bamforth
C. 8
Bamforth
Charles S. Bamforth
James Farrar
Middlesex South District
Charles S Bamforth
Middlesex Institution
Saysings
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Norman Hooper
Assabet River
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Colorado
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Lynn
Co. E. Juniors Meeting
Universalist Church
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Pomona
Meeting OF Woman's Club
Dr. Shaw
Putney
Cora Hartwell
Columbus
Mr. Bradley
Robertson
Quincy A. Fletcher
Albion Washburn
Donald
Hopedale
Albert N. Smith
H. F. Robbins
W. A. Haynes CO
Sudbury
William E. Baldwin
Commonwealth of Massachusette
Cate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Fr. M. Esty
Charles E. Brown
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