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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
4
School building opened for public inspection in Maynard
The new high school on Summer Street opened Thursday evening from 7 30 to 9 30 for public inspection attracting over 400 residents. Supt Millington and teachers guided visitors describing features while praise focused on the basement lavatory and teachers rest room. Donations included art pictures and gifts from the Woman's club and Brooks Reed. Albert Batley gifted three dozen red carnations. The piece notes schools as civic centers and urges broader evening use for lectures, art demonstrations and public health talks to benefit the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer St
Wm. H. Millington
Woman’s Club
Brooks Reed
Albert Batley
Nan’s Club
Goldie London
A. T. Haynes
Nason St
Citizens petition to bar pony express and sixth class liquor licenses
A group of 20 or more townspeople met the board of selectmen on Wednesday evening to present a petition urging the denial of any pony express or sixth class liquor licenses this year and requesting a town public hearing before any license is granted. The board took the matter under consideration and will act later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Funeral rites for George T Murphy held at Elm Street home
Funeral services for George T Murphy were conducted at his Elm Street home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Frederick N Rutan of the Congregational church officiating. A quartet sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere Confidence and Abide With Me. Bearers included James A Coughlan P J Sullivan representing Assabet council R A Frank B Sanderson Joe Marsden M A Thomas Fox and Allen Howard. The River side Co operative store closed during the service and interment followed at Glenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Murphy
Elm St
Frederick N. Rutan
Congregational Church
Howard Case
Florence Mann
George Coggswell
Albert Goettler
Isle of Somewhere
James A. Coughlan
Assabet Council
R.A
Frank B. Sanderson
Joe
Marsden
M. A
Thomas
Fox
Allen Howard
Assabet Mills
Riverside Co-operative Store
Glenwood Cemetery
Holy Week Observed At St Bridget’s Church Services
Rev Walter J Browne presides as St Bridget’s Catholic Church observes Holy Week with morning and evening services. Confessions, masses at 7 am on Thursday and Good Friday, Holy Hour, and veneration of the cross. Easter Sunday masses at 8:30 and 10:30 feature choral music, solos, and a 3:15 pm vesper by the full choir under Organist A A Hilferty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Browne
St. Bridget’s Church
A A. Hilferty
Haec
Falkstein
Genevieve’ Coughlin
A. A. Hilferty
Haee
Miss Coughlin
Boston County to hear Parker Street repairs request
Supt. Driscoll presented a selectmen petition to county commissioners in Boston urging financial aid for Parker Street repairs and improvements. A public hearing is set for May 9 in the selectmen's rooms. Mrs. C H Williams of South Boston recently visited Mrs. Susie Sheehan at Glendalest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driscoll
Selectmen
Boston
Parker St
C.,h. Williams
South Boston
Susie Sheehan
Glendalest
Dorcas Society Holds Weekly Meeting At Mrs Hawkes Home
The Dorcas society met at Mrs. Gilbert M. Hawkes residence on Brown Street with three new members joining. Members sewed fancy articles for the annual Grange exhibition and held a brief business meeting. Next meeting set for Mrs. Allie Martin’s home on Concord Street at 2 PM Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Gilbert M. Hawkes
Brown
Grange
Allie Martin
Concord St
Funeral for John Carpenter Jr. Held at St Bridget's
Funeral services for John Carpenter Jr. who died Wednesday were held Friday morning at St Bridget's church. A Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev P D Meagher with A A Hilferty as organist. Bearers included P H Murphy, Harry and Albert Lie Edgard, James Dwyer, Frank Moynihan and Frank Moran. Interment followed at St Bridget's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carpenter Jr
Harriman Jt
St. Bridget’s Church
P. D. Meagher
A. A. Hilferty
P. H. Murphy
Harry and
Albert
Lie Edgard
James Dwyer
Frank Moynihan
Frank Moran
Accidental Hair Entanglement at Local Factory
Miss Irene Loftus of Concord suffered a scalp injury after her hair was caught in a machine at the car tridge factory on Wednesday afternoon. Her mother freed her quickly, preventing a potentially serious outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Loftus
Concord
Maynard Soccer Releases April Home and Away Schedule
Maynard manager Charles Spence has arranged games against Forge Village at Forge Village on April 14 and at Maynard on April 19, plus a home match against Fort Andrews on April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spence
Maynard
Forge Village
Fort Andrews
Special Committee Aims to Advise on Soliciting Papers
The Business Men's association has a special committee tasked with investigating soliciting papers or petitions, to determine facts and decide whether to approve and sanction the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business’ Men’s Association
Whist Party Attracts Large Local Attendance
The Associate Five held a whist party at I. O. O. F. hall Thursday night with a large crowd. Henry Price announced, Fred Fairbanks and Arthur Champagne counted. Prizes went to ladies' first Mrs. George Champagne, gents' first Thomas Smith, second Joseph Dahl, consolation William Johnston. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Hall
Henry Price
Fred Fairbanks
Arthur Champagne
George Champagne
Thomas Smith
Joseph Dahl
William Johnston
Local guests stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Keene
Mrs Hattie Heath of Elkhart Indiana Mrs Ada Beckman and Mrs Mary Keene of Boston were the guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Keene during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Heath
Elkhart, Ind
Ada, Beckman
Mary. Keene
Boston
Charles. Keene
Accident at cartridge shop injures workers from new fuse
An accident Friday at a cartridge shop injured three workers and later another man from a similar blast. Miss Jessie Wright cut on her arm, Miss Beatrice Cuttell exposed to smoke, and Charles Bulger of Concord suffered singed hair and a facial cut. Dr Titcomb treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Wright
Beatrice Cuttell
Charles Bulger
Concord
Titcomb of
Public Library Hours Change With New Week Schedule
Public library will open every night except Friday starting this week. Mrs Nyman attends Monday and Wednesday evenings and Miss Nellie May attends Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On other nights both librarians will be present.
Sudbury Youth Injured in Providence Shipyard Fall
Arthur Proctor eight son of Mr and Mrs Fred Proctor Sudbury experienced a serious accident in Providence R I when he fell into a ship hold. He fractured his skull broken collarbone and sustained minor injuries and was unconscious for several days at Providence Surgical Hospital. His condition remained serious but showed some improvement according to his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Proctor
Fred Proctor
Sudbury
Providence
R. I
Providence Surgical’ Hospital
Resumed Work on Boiler House Roof at Assabet Mills
Work resumed on the boiler house roof at the Assabet mills on Saturday. The Pittman Company completes the contract and many longtime local workmen have returned, including foreman John Henderson and several named crew members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Mills
Pittman Co
John Henderson
Daniel Doyle
Alfred Thibodeau
Angus Burbank
Alexe McDowell
William Gard
Frank Edwards
Surprise visit honors Mrs A M Osgood
Mrs A M Osgood of Brooks street received a surprise Thursday evening from 33 members of the Philathea class who presented a fine Cluny late lunch cloth. A social hour followed with games and vocal and instrumental music, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Osgood
Brooks St
Everett Toop Receives Gold Watch Chain at Surprise Birthday
More than 50 friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Edwin Toop's Maple Street home to celebrate Everett Toop's 21st birthday with a surprise party. A quartet performed and Howard Jamieson presented a gold watch chain, with others gifting presents. guests included Mr and Mrs EB Beaverstock and Malcolm, and Miss Freda Uhlman of Holyoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Toop
Edwin Toop
Maple St
Albert Goettler
Daniel Connors
Howard Jamieson
EB. F. Beaverstock
Malcolm
Freda Uhlman
Holyoke
Congregational Church Service With Choir Trio and Sermon
The service led by Rev. F N Rutan featured duets and solos from Love Divine Be Comforted Ye That Mourn and Hosanna with choral selections How Firm a Foundation and Alleluia. The sermon titled The Bright Gate and the Vision Beyond drew praise as the postlude closed the service with a 25-voice choir and named soloists and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Rutan
Jairus” . Stainer
Fisher
George Edgar Oliver
George B. Nevin
B. Gilbert
Lyra Davidson
Holy City
Alfred Sand
Lillian Taitt Sheldon
Palestine
White Cross Guild Holds Regular Meeting With Guest
The White Cross Guild met at Riverside Hall on Sunday with large attendance. Hon. Charles F. McCarthy of Marlboro spoke on patriotism and Wilson in the crisis. Resolutions backing the President and aiding the state were adopted. A committee of Hannon Garrigan and Sweeney was named to draft resolutions for the president. McCarthy then addressed a Charlestown audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cross Guild
Riverside Hall
Charles F. McCarthy
Marlboro
Wilson
John Hannon
Bernard Garrigan
Thomas Sweeney
McCarthy
Charlestown
Holy Name Club Opens In New Quarters At Nason and Summer
The Holy Name club moved into new quarters on the corner of Nason and Summer streets. The space includes three large rooms with a club-like appearance. A large American flag was raised soon after the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Club
Nason and
Summer Sts
Loyal Order of Moose Engages Rooms for Club HQ
Maynard lodge announces engaged rooms at 77 Main St above McCormack barber shop to serve as headquarters and social club. The space is being painted and renovated with a mid April housewarming planned by committee Cornelius Murphy George Elson Wm Connol ey and Joseph Schnair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Main St
McCormack
Cornelius Murphy
George Elson
Probate citation for Eli H. Willis estate in Sudbury
Waldo L. Stone as special administrator presents the first account of his administration of Eli H. Willis late of Sudbury. Citations require appearance at Cambridge Probate Court on April 20, 1917 at nine o'clock before the First Judge to show cause why the account should not be allowed. Publication and service requirements are specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Ss
Eli H. Willis
Sudbury
Waldo L. Stone
Cambridge
Charles J. McIntire
Petition for administration of Victor Hannen estate Maynard
Probate Court in Middlesex County to hear the request by Leslie W. Sims of Maynard for letters of administration without bond. A hearing is set for April 18, 1917 at 9:00 AM in Cambridge. Public notice to be printed weekly for three weeks in the Maynard Enterprise.
Petition for administration of George A McCarthy estate Acton
Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs creditors and interested persons in Acton Middlesex to show cause April 20 1917 why Hannah McCarthy should be granted letters of administration without bond. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise with last date a day before court. Witness Judge Charles McIntire and Register FM Esty. Maurice Asian attorney Concord Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Victor Hanninen
Maynard
Leslie W. Sims
Cambridge
Maynard Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Middlesex Sp
George A. McCarthy
Acton
Hannah
Acton Enterprise
Charles
McIntire
Boxborough Hill Road relocation to be located May seventh
Massachusetts Middlesex County measures relocation and specific repairs of Hill Road from Littleton town line to the old town hall as common convenience. County Commissioners announce a May seventh meeting at Boxborough Town Hall at 10 16 in the forenoon to locate the work. Roder H Hurd Assistant Clerk confirms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Cambridge
Boxborough
Hill
Littleton
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