Concord Area Weekend Visits and Local Plans
Mr and Mrs David Carey hosted weekend guests in Malden. Kathleen Mullaney hosted Marie P 3 of Malem over the weekend. Delia Mynahan of Everett stayed with Mr and Mrs De clan Curran. Charles Matheuman of Maynard bought a Dodge touring car from Torrey and Vialle. Todd and Bowditch were among Torrey Vialle Dodge buyers. The Cullinanes moved from Concord Junction to Grant Street. Hanley and Alice Brown attended Pilate's Daughter in Roxbury. Welcoming home the boys committee met at the armory to plan a parade a sapper and a free dance concert for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Carey
Malden
Kathleen Mullaney
Marie P+ 3
Malem
Delia Mynahan
Everett
Declan Curran
Charles Matheuman
Maynard
Torrey & Vialle
Lee Todd
John P. Bowditch
Dodge Bros
John Cullinane
Concord Junction
Grant St
Howard Callahan
James Hanley
Alice Brown
Pilate
Roxbury
Armory
Republic Trucks The Yellow Chassis Trucks
Republic Trucks brand known as the Yellow Chassis series gains attention for durability and service in commercial fleets. The article highlights their reputation for reliability, versatility, and steady performance across demanding routes.
Republic Trucks Prove Their Worth in Boston Pavements
Boston shopkeepers and contractors praise Republic Trucks for handling rough streets and heavy loads. Blodgett Ordway Webber, Peter Gray & Sons, David Shehan, and Lawrence Duck Co confirm lower trucking costs, durability, and fleet standardization. The firm cites 1400 service stations backing Republic quality from Alma Michigan.
Concord Welcome Home Committee organizes for parade dances
The Concord Welcome Home Committee held a Thursday meeting in the Armory appointing sub committees for executive publicity parade printing and social events. Leaders include Murray Ballou John J Dee Pliny Jewell and Wells A Hall with plans for a parade following the Boston parade on May 26 and possibly an April 19 gathering pending I Company sailors returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Home
Concord
Armory
Murray Ballou
William D. Cross
Stedman Buttrick
John J. Dee
Wells A. Hall
Prescott Keyes
Pliny Jewell
Florence W.richardson
James Nagle
Harold BE. Orendorff
Berkeley Wheeler
Charles K. Darling
Benjamin Derby
John M. Keyes
Samuel H. Tuttle
George M. Bowker
Michael J. Dee
Patrick J. Hanlon
Edward McKenna
John J. Connorton
Edward
Old I Company
Boston
I Company
Middlesex and Concord High clash in early April game
Middlesex school baseball and crew teams resume workouts after a vacation as contenders for a championship season. The opening baseball game is set for Saturday against Concord High School, with Faculty Coach Wendell Phillips Raymond guiding the squad and Dr. R Heber Howe coaching the oarsmen for the annual regatta next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
C. H
Middlesex School
Concord High School
Wendell Phillips Raymond
R. Heber Howe
Sudbury
Asysabet
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Hosey Warren in New York
Word has been received of the death in New York of Mrs Elizabeth Hosey Warren daughter of Mrs William Hosey of this town who passed away after a long illness in a hospital there Her brother died last winter and she could not attend the funeral She was the last member of the family except her mother who is now over 90 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Hosey Warren
William Hosey
Warren
Wanted A Genuine Old Three-Cornered Cocked Hat
L P Goulding of Sudbury Massachusetts seeks a genuine antique three-cornered cocked hat for collection. Ad bids from sellers or owners with any provenance or photos, with likely price negotiation.
Escape Returns Fankhauser Boy in Woonocket Custody
Mrs. Fankhauser and New England detectives traced Norman Fankhauser to Vincentown New Jersey after a second kidnapping by Robert W. Fankhauser. In a tense confrontation, the mother seized the boy and, aided by detectives and the Fankhauser brothers, sped home as police guarded the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Fankhauser
Wooner
Norman Fankhauser
Jennie Elizabeth Fankhauser
Vincentown
Buddtown
N. J
Little Norman
Woonsocket
Fankhauser
Robert W. Fankhauser
Bedford Tale of Visits and Honorably Discharged
James Fryar of Braintree was guest of Bedford relatives on Sunday. William Jackson returned Saturday evening after being honorably discharged from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fryar
Braintree
Bedford
Pa Eneas
William Jackson
Local Soldier William Loomis Returns From France
First Lieut. William F. Loomis, son of Judge EB G Loomis, returns home after nearly two years in France with the French and American air forces. He wears the Lafayette Ribbon and the Croix de Guerre for distinguished service as a flight commander. He fought at Chateau Thierry St Mihiel and north of Verdun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Loomis
EB. G. Loomis
France
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Death of William H Simonds 75 in Bedford
Friends mourn the death of William H Simonds aged 75 at his Main street home Concord ed. Born in Lexington he lived in Bedford many years and was esteemed by all. Survived by wife two daughters Miss Margaret Simonds of Atlanta and Miss Ruth Simonds of Waltham and son Frank Simonds war correspondent. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Simonds
Main St
Concorded
Mr. Simonds
Lexington
Bedford
Margaret Simonds
Atlanta
Ruth Simonds
Waltham
Frank Simonds
New Liberty Loan Targets New England in 10 Days
Three million V buttons to be placed for Vic tory Liberty Loan subscribers in New England over the next ten days, about half a million more than the Fighting Fourth Loan. The April 21 campaign opens, honoring communities achieving the Beginning-to-End flag by raising quotas in all five loans. Bedford is urged to lead as it did in prior campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Liberty Loan
New England
Bedford
Maynard Honors 26th Division Heroes Homecoming Plans
Maynard prepares for homecoming of the 26th Division with Manyard boys returning in uniform. Tickets for grandstand seats will be distributed by soldiers. Boston parade slated with Maynard families represented on a special boat. Captains Dee and Moynihan cited for service and leadership as the division arrives in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
France
America
101St Regiment
Mounted Military Police
Boston
William Moynihan
Henry G. Norton
Dominick Moore
Edward Ledgard
John Gallagher
Walter R. Denniston
Harry S. Croft
Ernest Rasmussen
William O. Taylor
Harold Sheridan
Harold K. Hanson
Henry Clark, Pleasant Sr
Frank S. Binks
Michael J. Dee
Concord
Dee
Ayer
Co. I
Ladies Benevolent social at Congregational vestry
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Congregational church held a well attended social at the church vestry Thursday evening. A lively program featured vocal solos piano duets violin solos and more with refreshments served. A committee was appointed to plan another social at the next meeting and organizers credited the success to the arranging group and chairwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Congregational Church
Lindsey Smith
Hazel Fasthope
George H. Gutteridge
Avis Barlow
Ming
Dorothy Spence
Walfred Rihiluomna
Robert Archer
William McGarry
George Lawton
Gavin Taylor
George Gutteridge
Ho Case
Herbert Mallinson
8. B. McCleary
George Thompson
Wallace
Laura Woodart
Mabel Brown
Charlena Whitney
Ethel Carlson
Alfie and
Annie McDonald
Special Moose Lodge holds Maynard meeting and oyster supper
Loyal Order of Moose special meeting at L O F hall with a degree exemplified for 10 candidates. Oyster supper served in the banquet hall. Arrangements committee included Wm Hayward Fred Frye Walter White Cornelius Murphy Frank Prue Joseph Sheridan and Charles Josephson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard’. Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
SUNDAY SERMON ON The Cause and Cure of the Present Unrest
The Congregational church announces a sermon topic for next Sunday titled The Cause and Cure of the Present Unrest. Sunday school resumes a study on the life of Christ beginning the second quarter of 1919. Friday evening meeting focuses on Lessons of God the Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Christ
God
Oman Church Aid supper delights attendees with living portraits
The Oman’s Church Aid supper, chaired by Mrs H Fobes, featured hot griddle cakes, ham, rolls, puddings and coffee. An entertainment followed with living portraits in costumes from China to America, including Alice Webster as Our Flag. Miss Charlotte Allen directed the program amid decorated surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
H. 8
Fobes
China
Turkey
Japan
India
Armenia
America
Alice. Webster
Charlotte Allen
Death of Addison B. Wheeler Pneumonia Victim in Concord
Addison B Wheeler of Hast Acton died of pneumonia at Deaconess hospital Concord Friday March 28 He was born in Acton August 30 1839 son of William Wheeler and later details note his Acton origin and hospital death in Concord obituary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison B. Wheeler
Hast Acton
Concord
Mr. Wheeler
Acton
William
West Acton Social Notes Include Visits and Moves
Mrs George B Holton visited Northampton during the week. Miss Bertha Cram finished work in Boston. Edward Caiger of Concord called on friends. Miss Winter visited at her cousin Stanley Payson. Miss Pauline Mead returns from Smith College. James Berry and John McG start jury duty in Lowell. Mr and Mrs Frank Hayward of Concord sold their house and moved back. Mr Martin and family of Somerville bought the Cutler farm and moved in. William Newsham, returned from wartime service in England, expects home soon with his bride. A new refrigerator arrived for W R Whitcomb’s store and will be set up for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Holton
Northampton
Bertha Cram
Boston
Edward Caiger
Concord
Miss Winter
Stanley ‘Payson
Pauline Mead
Smith College
James Berry
John McG
Lowell
Frank Hayward
Mr. Martin
Somerville
Manson
Cutler Farm
William Newsham
England
W.R. Whitcomb
B. A. Ng
Eliza Bright Wheeler Farm Resident Remembered
Eliza Bright Wheeler, associated with a farm now owned by Jens Meékkelsen, is linked to Civil War era service. In 1861 he enlisted with two brothers Warren and Hverett, served three years, and was connected to Isaac Davis Post No. 4. He is survived by a cousin in Chelmsford who also enlisted in the same unit and served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Bright
Wheeler
Jens Meékkelsen
Warren
Hverett
Bor
Isaac Davis
F Degon
Teac
L In E
Rth
Chelmsford
Acts
Concord Mass Auction Sale Offers Farm Wagons and Household Goods
Auction notices from Concord and Fitchburg list multiple sales on April 4, 5, and 7 1919. Items include farm wagons, horses two and a half, a Ford delivery truck, stable equipment, antiques, furniture, and household goods with cash terms. The sale sites are T he stable on Walden Street and St Germain's Stable in Fitchburg, with details of times and consignors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Walden Street
Concord
Mass
Hers
Beverly
Ford Delivery
Washington
Lincoln
Penda Bennington
Will
St. Germain’s
Academy’ Street
Fitchburg
Arthur C. H. Jones
Lowell Road
Pei
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Republic
What
Republic Trucks
Blodgett
Ordway & Webber
Peter Gray & Sons
David Shehan
Lawrence Duck Company
Republic Motor Truck
Alma, Michigan
Torbensen
Cadillac
Franklin
Dodge
Liberty
Maynard, Roxboro
the Actons
Concord, Mass
L. P. Goulding
SQ. Sudbury
State Armory
Wallace Reid and
Kathryn Williams
Fatty Arbuckle
Pathe War Review
West Acton
John A. Finigan
Concord Maes
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