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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
3
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Court issues a probate citation for Mary Coughlan's estate. P. Albert Coughlan seeks letters testamentary with no bond and must publish weekly notices in the Maynard Enterprise for three weeks and mail copies to all known heirs seven days before the April 16 1917 probate date.
The Probate Court of Middlesex Massachusetts orders heirs and creditors to answer why John Munro of Melrose should be granted administration of Francis Munro's estate without bond. A Cambridge hearing is set for April 13, 1917, at noon with publication in the Concord Enterprise.
Middlesex probate officials announce a hearing on the will of Charlotte A Parmenter late of Sudbury. Clara L Parmenter and Frances G Miller seek letters testamentary as executrices, with bond, after public notice in the Sudbury Enterprise and mail notices to known interested parties fourteen days prior. The court sits at Cambridge on April 20, 1917, at 9 a.m. and the petitioners must publish notices thrice weekly.
Notice states Henry C. McKenna of Boston acts as agent after the appointment of the executrix of William Nolan late of Sudbury Middlesex. Creditors and debtors must present or settle claims and debts as required by law. Executrix Chieapee de Henry C. McKenna 35 Congress St Boston March 26 1917.
Notice states the subscriber appointed administrator of the estate of Sanborn deceased in Mi County. Bond approved and Goodwin named as agent. all creditors to exhibit claims and debtors to pay to the administrator at the stated address.
Signs of helminth infection include deranged stomach swollen upper lip sour stomach offensive breath and hard belly with pains around the navel pale face dull eyes and itching nose or rectum. Dr True’s Elixir claimed as family laxative and worm expeller advertised with prices 35c 50c and 1.0.
The Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge will hear Elizabeth McSweeney’s petition for letters testamentary without bond on the estate of John McSweeney of Concord. The March 20, 1917 citation directs all interested parties to respond by April 12, 1917.
Creditors and interested parties are cited to appear in Middlesex Probate Court at Cambridge on April 13 1917 at 9 AM to show cause why administration should not be granted to Alexander I Peckham of Boston or other suitable person. Witness Charles J McIntire register with ESTY signing. Publication to occur weekly for three weeks.
A petition to the Middlesex Probate Court from Katherine Lyons of Maynard asks for a restraining order against John E. Lyons to secure alimony and custody provisions for their minor child. The order requires notice and a court appearance by April 12, 1917, with publication and service steps detailed.
A 1917 Massachusetts executive letter praises Corporal Robert R. Poland and Sergt. Ryan for their color guard service in the Washington inaugural parade of March 5 1917. The note from S W McCall commends the bearing of all Massachusetts troops.
A large Concord gathering at the town hall, led by Murray Ballou and the Concord Red Cross, approved a resolution to appoint a nine member committee of public safety. The panel will aid Company I soldiers and their families and provide financial support to local guardsmen called to mobilization.
Concord high school glee club presents a comic opera in three acts at Monument Hall on Friday and Saturday April 27 and 28 under director R N Hudspeth.
George G Morrell longtime town treasurer fire chief and Concord civic member died unexpectedly at his Devon Street home last Wednesday afternoon He was born in Boston 69 years ago later moved to Concord where he served in the Concord National Bank as teller for 21 years His funeral was held Saturday at his home conducted by Loren B Macdonald burial at Brookvale Dedham He leaves a widow and a sister and was active in I O O F Workmen and B O and W club Bearers included Rodney E Pratt S A Bean Charles Borland Murray Ballou Samuel B Tuttle and Joseph M Appleby Flowers were abundant.
A Friday evening Preparedness parade drew many spectators led by Sergt Mansfield with the Lexington Fife and Drum Corps followed by Co I the G A R veterans Spanish War veterans Minute Men Boy Scouts A O H girls and Concord high school youths among others The parade route included Hubbard Thoreau Main Milldam Bedford and Court Lane to the armory Where a large crowd packed the hall At the meeting Murray Ballou chaired and praised Captain Dee and Co I Judge M J Murray spoke noting his support for universal and compulsory training
The article notes rising automobile numbers and the New England Nurseries preparing for the spring rush. A small brush fire called out the fire department near Lexington park. Corporal Fred F. Sullivan has been on guard duty at the Concord armory for two weeks. Philip O Dowd joins Electric Storage Battery Co of Boston, recently moved to the Motor Mart. A Patriotic rally in Lexington by Co I aids recruitment. Clifford L. Day’s office as driver, 8 F D, was abolished by the engineers. New trucks expected soon. Bedford Grange saw Cranberry Corners in Carlisle with a full house. Charles W. O Dowd becomes salesman for Suburban Land Co promoting Nutting’s Lake camps. Palm Sunday blessed palms at St Michael’s church with Easter high mass planned.
William Isbester of Main Street, who ran a tailoring shop on South Street, was found dead in his shop Monday March 26. A chloroform-filled vial lay beside him and a note dated Saturday preceded his death, believed to be caused by business troubles. Funeral Thursday from his residence with burial at Shawneein cemetery. He leaves a wife and three children.
May enlistment shows several Bedford young men intent on joining Co I in the National Guard. Bedford traditions demand strong representation and a large turnout. Other Bedford men linked to different military groups are also noted as active.
The Norwegian Sick Benefit Association of Concord held its annual meeting at the A O U W hall on Friday evening. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Ole Olden, Vice President Ole Borstard, Secretary Anton Hoff, Treasurer George F Nash. A fine supper followed the business session with creamed chicken, peas, mashed potatoes, rolls, frozen poultry, cake, taffy and fruit. About 65 members attended.
A public notice urges citizens to show patriotism by hanging flags and displaying colors. Flags must be raised and lowered by hand and taken down at sunset each day.
Maurice A. Coughlan announces the sale of the Bedford House from M. A. Coughlan & Co to Henry M. Lewis of Winthrop. The former operator is praised for managing the house and navigating the license issue over four years. He aims to locate a stock farm if suitable facilities can be found.
Bisbee C Ww R Hittenger and Wyman Bros Moscardelli Giovacchino McBain D Wayne John Whitman Thomas EK Conover Miss Mary Davis Mrs Alice Hanna Mrs 8 J Quinn Mrs Katherine Taylor Mrs Gilmap 8
The Concord Free Public Library catalog lists titles on military training including Fundamentals of Military Service, studies in minor tactics, military sketching and map reading, manual of military training, non commissioned officers manual, War Department Field Service Regulations 1914, Infantry drill regulations 1911, course for martial courts of inquiry and military law, and small arms firing manual 1913. The entry notes these volumes are available at the library. The Concord Woman's Club will hold its annual meeting at the town hall Monday at 3 with tea served.
Bedford Mass March 31 1917 notice cites Henry M Lewis & Co as applying for a First Class license to sell intoxicating liquors as innholders at the Bedford House Main Street Bedford with multiple entrances and a bulkhead. Privates Day Jr Peterson Manning called from Co I in Bedford. Il Pfieffer Jr chairman.
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