Chin Wing Maynard Exemption Delay Stirs Draft Question
Chin Wing, 22, son of Charles Chin, passed the physical at Ayer but did not file an exemption claim awaiting his father's return. Born in San Francisco, he was educated in Chinese and American schools and speaks English well. If drafted, he would join a Massachusetts unit, possibly becoming the area’s only Celestial upon completing service. Charles Chin, a prominent local businessman, runs two restaurants and the Main st laundry with twenty Celestials employed in Providence and two in Waterbury.
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Chin Wing
Ile
Selection Board
Chin
United States
Cillme
Nations Army
Massachusetts
Charles Chin
Charles I
Waterbury
Providence
Public transit delays spark tariff debate and travel woes
The article notes long waits and service delays on the road as the public laments the tariffs and unclear finances. Travelers report frustration with routes from Trudson to Maynard and express hope that newer tariffs may reduce future inconveniences.
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Mo & I
Pat Central Sq
Trudson
Maynard
Citation to Appear in Probate Court
You are hereby cited to appear at 4 Probate Court in Cambridge Middlesex On the twenty first day of September at nine o clock in the forenoon to show cause why the estate should not be settled The petitioner is Lud said It is ordered that notice be published weekly for three weeks in the Newton Enterprise No newspaper in the county and that a copy be mailed to interested persons Witness Charles J McIntire Esquire First Judge August 20 1917.
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Cambridge
Middlesex
Dane Ofelock
Neton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suybek
Acton Enterprise
Will for Henry Hanson probate set in Acton
Probate Court in Middlesex Massachusetts appoints Alice Burgess as executrix of Henry Hanson late of Acton. Court to hear August 11 at 9 a.m. to show cause why will should not be admitted. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise and service to all heirs at least seven days before hearing. KK. M. Esty, Register.
Death of Mrs Peterson in Maynard Denmark native dies after long illness
Caroline Peterson wife of Peter Peterson died at her Acton street home after a prolonged illness. Born in Denmark she lived in Maynard for 16 years and was devoted to family. Survived by husband son John daughter Mrs William Nelson and grandson Forrest Nelson. Funeral held at home with Rev John O Skagen and interment at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Caroline Peterson
Peter Peterson
Acton St
Denmark
Maynard
Scandinavian Brotherhood
John
William Nelson
Forrest Nelson
John O. Skagen
Concord
Norwegian Methodist Church
Glenwood Cemetery
Trip to Mohawk Trail Highlights Local Travelers
Local residents and visitors took a holiday auto trip over the Mohawk Trail. Among the party were Prank and Roy McCormack Olga Lawson Dorothy McCarthy of Acton and William H O'Brien Edward White Catherine McCormack and Grace Sheridan from Hudson. James El Tierney of Dorchester was fined 15 in Concord district court for disobeying an iron policeman at Parker and Waltham streets on the July day. Night Patrolman Samuel G King prosecuted.
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Mohawk
Prank
Roy McCormack
Olga Lawson
Dorothy McCarthy
Acton
William H. O’brien
Edward White
James el. Tiernty
Dorchester
Concord District Court
Parker and Waltham Sts
Samuel G. King
Concord Wins Annual Playground Meet With Exhibits
Concord youths prevail in the Junction contest at the annual playground meet. An exhibition of canning and a doll house display pleased observers. Prizes went to Miss Gertrude Mara for canning and Mary Kelley for best individual fair shown. Track events highlighted Concord victories across sprints, relays, jumps, and distance races with multiple Junction competitors earning top places.
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Junction
Concord
Gertrude Mara
Mary Kelley
Concord’s Oldest Citizen Patrick McWalter Dies at Junction
Patrick McWalter aged born in Ireland on March 17 1847 died Aug 20 at Concord Junction while supervising work on the new schoolhouse contract. A leading mason contractor and longtime AOUW member he came to Concord in 1870 and left six living children with Mary Hopkins. Funeral at St Bernard’s with Fathers Mahon Mahony Curran officiating. Burial in St Bernard’s Cemetery.
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Concord
Patrick McWalter
Concord Junction
McWalter
Mr. McWalter
Ireland
Mary Hopkins
Margaret
Elizabeth
Nellie
Maurice
Thomas
St. Bernard's Church
Mahon
Mahony
Curran
St. Bernard's Cemetery
John Mulcahey
Michael Hopkins
Patrick Mulcahey
Patrick Mallon
William Tierney
Thomas McWalter
Widow of David Cassidy dies in West Somerville
In West Somerville last Tuesday Mrs. David Cassidy former resident died. Funeral services were held at St Clement's church Thursday morning with solemn high mass and burial at St Bernard's cemetery in Concord. Survived by four sons Thomas of Clinton and David Martin and John of West Somerville.
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West Somerville
David Cassidy
St. Clement's Church
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Concord
Local Society Notices List Names and Names in Fragment
A fragmentary string lists individuals including KKettell Russell H Wah Charley Whitman K P Cammie Miss Louise Codding Mrs B S Gerald Mrs Alice Higgins Mrs John Nirwin Miss Mary Richiluoma Mrs Sherman Mrs Herbert Tatum Mrs Trowbridge and related initials
Serious automobile accident near Actoard injures two locals
A collision last week between a car carrying Christian and Matthias Beekvold of Dorchester and a large truck overturned the vehicle. Matthias escaped with a bruised body and face, while Christian was severely hurt and remains unconscious at Deaconess Hospital. Matthias is brother of Mrs. Olego Thorpe. Christian is a nephew. Miss Thora Woford left labor day for Sherborn Falls to resume teaching. General Taylor became president in 1849. An 1868 South American earthquake killed 30,000 people.
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Christian
Matthias Beekvold
Dorchester
Matthias
Deaconess Hospital
Olego, Thorpe
Taylor
United States
South America
Desiring to Pose as Authorities Causes Much Mischief
A man misled by a friendly clerk who claimed a six ten train time ends up missing the ride. The tale condemns people who speak without knowing, noting they seek status to please themselves and fool unwary listeners.
Envy and Age Across a Shady Street
A Washington Star snippet contrasts two women walking on a dim street. One boasts peak fitness while the other laments lost mobility after years of labor and aging. The exchange ends on a reflection about wisdom and gratitude before it is too late.
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Georgette
Grampus
Josephine
Josie
Washington Star
Use Dogs in War
The article notes 10 000 dogs serve humanitarian war efforts with German shepherds predominant. It states they work mainly at night to protect wounded soldiers who hide among trees rocks or hollows during daytime shelling and seek aid from ambulance corps.
Striking an Average Recruiter Joke at Court
A humorous courtroom exchange features an applicant and a recruiting officer as they contrast weights on scales. The applicant jokes about being too light and the officer too heavy, hoping to average in.
Nutting’s lake Labor Day sports and games lineup
Bedford reports an unusually large variety of events at Nutting's lake for Labor Day. A morning ball game pitted married and single men at 10 o'clock, with prize contests afternoon. A band concert and dancing followed in the bun-Ye on in the evening.
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Nutting’s Lake
Granted furloughs for Sixth Regiment before camp breaks
The Sixth Regiment members received a 24 hour leave over the weekend to visit friends and relatives. Col Sweetser warned it would likely be the last furlough before breaking camp.
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Col. Sweetser
Bedford Sets 1917 Tax Rate at 21 Dollars Per Thousand
Assessors announce Bedford's 1917 tax rate at 21 dollars per thousand, two dollars higher than 1916. Town grant rises to 50,012 dollars, about 1,000 more than last year. Total valuation 1,925,510. real estate 1,728,000 up slightly. personal estate 195,510 down about 176,000 due to income tax. return around 4,300 dollars.
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Bedford
Priest Joins 102d Field Artillery Chaplaincy
Rev. Fr. William J. Farrell formerly with the parish has joined the 1st Field Artillery under Col. Shelburne at Boxford and will assume chaplain duties within days remaining with the battery henceforth.
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William J. Farrell
1D Field Artillery
Shelburne
Boxford
Farrell
Local notes and arrivals in Lexington area social column
Albert R. Bacon owns a new Hudson Super-six recent purchase from Torrey & Vialle. Sergt. Fred Sullivan of Co 1 6th Regt spent weekend with parents on Springs rd. Frank Davis who joined the navy spent Sunday with his parents on South st. Lexington high scholars return to school Tuesday Sept 11. Edward Temple of Exeter visiting sister Mrs George Thompson on Crescent ave. Clare Isner named local American express agent replacing Edward Walsh drafted. Mr and Mrs M Bernard Webber and others on automobile trip through the White Mountains. Grammar school scholars return to school Monday. St Michaels lawn party for church benefit in Lexington park Saturday afternoon and evening of the 15th. Maurice A Coughlan family now in new South et residence. Walter French family moved from Loomis st to vacant apartment over G A Skelton store. Mr Johanson family occupying tenement on Southast vacated by John Ferris. Slavery was suppressed French dominions April 27 1847. Edmund I king of Mercians born 022 son of Edward the Older and succeeded his brother Athelstan in 641. Ite murdered while celebrating the festival of St Augustine in 16.
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Albert R. Bacon
Torrey & Vialle
Fred Sullivan
Co. 1
Springs Rd
Frank Davis
Navy
South St
Lexington High School
Edward Temple
Exeter
George Thompson
Crescent Ave
Clare Isner
American Express
Edward Walsh
M. Bernard Webber
Nathan H. Daniels
Roger W. Brown
White Mountains
St. Michael's
Lexington Park
Maurice A. Coughlan
South Et
Walter French
Loomis St
G. A. Skelton
Mr. Johanson
Southast
John Ferris
Edmund I
Edward the Older
Athelstan
Ite
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Main Street
Concord, Mass
A. C. Baggesen
Main St
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George H. Woods
Garland
Maynard, Mass
Lois
Ed McCarron
Milton C. Bean
Optometrist
Nason Street
Boston
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Alvord Hf
Rose, D.V.S
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B. A. King
West Acton
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Concord St
J. EB. Rice Sic
Concordant
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Mass
Monument Square
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Sudbury
Board of Selecturen
Creighton
H. B. Morse
Albert Smith
Democrat
Maud M. Miles
South Sudbury
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ESTY
Register
KK. M. Esty
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Robert Jackson
Mae Nelson
Ware
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Conceroe
Winchester
Jesse Sims
Paul
Wrestlketton
Mies
Katherine Henderson
Sigrid Saario
Pynne Saari
Worcester
Charles I. Parsons
M. E
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William Craig
James Finan
Roger Smith
Ned Mara
James Minan
Harold Miller
Harold Hanna
Glover Saunders
Fred Lottis
Roger Simith
Richard Tobin
John Cockerin
Conecord
J. Green
Richard Smith
Roberts and Green
M. Faccone
WW. Miller
M. Fagan
Hogan
Miller
Janetion
Mil
Gladys Miller
Lorette Lyons
Joseph Pendergast
Miss Lyons
Dorothy Flavin
Marion Doupsey
Mildred Mahaney
Thelma Olsen
Josephine Pendegast
Lyons
Olsen
Pendegast
Marshall
Thora Woford
Labor Day
Sherborn Falls
Tie
Alaska
Finney
South
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Faulkner Grain Mills
Geo. H. Reed
South Acton
Albert Batley & Sons
Albert Batley & Son
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