Classified Advertisements for Local Notices and Help Wanted
Advertisements warn that thie column may be left at H L Whitcomb's and paid in advance with ten cents per fine. Reads in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury. Wanted a general housework girl where nursemaid is. Mrs RB Ll Brooks 81 Main st Concord tel 261M. TM 28-1t Special Book Late Trans 20th century library books Miss Buck's Concord adv.
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H. L. Whitcomb
Concord
Maynard
Littleton
Bedford
Acton
Sudbury
RB. Ll. Brooks
Main St
Miss
Millinery Trimmed Hats at Fullenton Hatshop
The Maynard shop on Main Street opposite the post office offers trimmed hats priced from 3.50 to 5.00. Local shoppers are invited to visit the Fullenton Hatshop for new seasonal styles.
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Fullenton Hatshop
Main St
Maynard
P. O
Ady
Officials duel for long-distance ambidexterity record
Secretary Lansing and Secretary Baker claim the world’s ambidexterity record in a public demonstration. Lansing handled diplomatic correspondence with one hand while drafting Gibson girl profiles with the other, all while smoking. Baker signed army commissions with one hand and dispatched them to a messenger as he listened to mail and dictated replies, smoking throughout. The competition remains neck and neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lansing
Baker
New York Liner Strikes Mine Near Liverpool
American liner New York struck a mine five miles outside Liverpool bar but passengers remained safe per a state department cablegram. The 10,798 ton steel screw steamer of the International Mercantile Marine company was one of three armed American line passenger ships to sail, with St Louis returning April 9 and St Paul now elsewhere.
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Washington
New ‘York
Liverpool Bar
State Department
New York
International Mercantile Marine Company
American Line
St. Louis
St. Paul
Nation faces food shortage urges government control
Chicago reports J O Armour calls for government control of food supply. He proposes federal guarantees to farmers, price oversight, and consumption cuts including meatless days. He argues global scarcity requires mass sacrifice for allies and nation. The piece also notes related items on flag raising in prison and Capitol guard tightening.
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Chicago
United States
J. O. Armour
Ionaire Packer
Armour
Died in Concord Mrs Bridget McBreen Passes After Illness
Mrs Bridget McBreen aged 73 died at her daughter Mary Brown's home on Monument Street after a short illness. Born in Ireland in 1844 she came to Concord in 1903 and lived here since. Survived by sister Mrs Michael Smith and six children Patrick Henry Thomas Annie Bridget Mary. Funeral from St Bernard's church with bearers and burial in St Bernard's Cemetery.
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Bridget McBreen
Mary Brown
Monument St
McBreen
Ireland
Concord
Michael Smith
Patrick
Henry
Thomas McBreen
Annie O'Connor
Bridget Corkum
St. Bernard's Church
John Brown
Joseph Corkum
James O’connor
Patrick Smith
Owen McPhilip
Meeting of Farm Bureau Elects Officers and Hears Talk
A Farm Bureau meeting was held in the road department rooms last Saturday evening. John M. Keyes called the meeting to order and introduced Dr. Arthur Gilbert of Cambridge who spoke on the bureau’s purpose and benefits. Officers elected: President Gordon Hutchins, Vice President John M. Keyes, Secretary Joseph Macone, Home Garden Committee Warren B. Goddard Allen French Clarence B. Lee Mrs. Woodward Hudson Miss Grace Keyes and Miss Fidelsen. Further remarks were offered by attendees. A public meeting is planned for the town hall soon with several speakers and broad attendance hoped.
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Farm Bureau
Road Department
John M. Keyes
Arthur Gilbert
Cambridge
Gordon Hutchins
Vic. Press
Joseph Macone
Warren B. Goddard
Allen French
Clarence BH. Lee
Thanks We the undersigned extend heartfelt appreciation
Card of thanks from Patrick McBreen Henry McBreen Thomas J McBreen and others expresses gratitude for kindness through floral tributes after the death of Bridget M Breen. Classifieds note sale of dry wood for $5 cord delivered in Concord village and an acreage land inquiry at Centre of town. Employment ads seek kitchen and general housework help at Green Arbor tea room and Miss Newman at 53 Lexington Rd Concord.
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Bridget M Breen
Green Arbor Tea Room
Newman
Lexington Rd
Concord
Mortgagee's Sale of Concord Real Estate
Mortgagee sale of Thomas J. McGrath property in Concord under a 1911 mortgage to Middlesex Institution for Savings. Public auction scheduled May 3, 1917 at 3 PM for about 1.36 acres with buildings. cash deposit of 3300 dollars required. Notice cites chain of title references and involved parties.
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Concord
Thomas J. McGrath
Middlesex Institution For Savings
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hill Burying Ground
Holden
Mary Brady
Davis Court
Richard F. Wood
Harriet Warren
Henry
J. Walcott
Jessie’ C. Brown
South
Prescott Keyes Guardian
Ae ‘S
Savsatis
E. Brown
Wiida
Armory Notes Outline Duty and Community Activities
At the armory from Tuesday to Thursday the unit processed enlistment papers and received comfort bags from Concord Red Cross ladies. A public viewing of pictures, flag raisings, talks, and clothing donations followed, with mustering into U.S. service for Company I and later drills, races, and a battalion parade led by Brigadier General Darling.
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Prescott
Sergt
Gravesen and Corp
Keese
Iitchburg
Concord
The
Red Cross
Gonford Junction
Deaconess
Bedford
Lexington
Chas Darling
MacWi
Annual Meeting Stages Change in Club Leadership
At the executive board gathering prior to the regular session the retiring president Mrs Baker received a token of esteem. Wells G Hall praised the Home Garden association. Mrs George M Baker ends four year term as ineligible for reelection and Mrs George F Walcott becomes president. A flag was presented, then America sung and tea served by the social committee. Also brief local notices appear including help wanted for a cook and a storefront awning for sale in Concord Massachusetts.
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Baker
Wells G. Hall
Home Garden Association
George M. Baker
George F. Walcott
Walcott
Hasen
Siace
Parish Association Holds Annual Meeting and Elects Officers
The Women’s Parish association met Monday April 2 in the vestry of First Parish church. Reports from committees were read and accepted. Elected officers include Mrs George P Furber president Mrs Russell Robbey vice president Miss Marion B Keyes secretary Miss Julio D Wheeler assistant secretary Miss Emma F Smith treasurer and several committee chairs such as Entertainments Mrs Henry F Smith Jr Meetings Mrs Hiram Hoffécker Social tree Mrs William D Cross Missionary Mrs Wharles S Richardson Cheerful letter Miss Caroline P Holden Lead-a-hand Miss Mildred M Bagarton Junior committee chair. A social hour with coffee and ice cream followed.
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Women’s ‘Parish Association
George P. Furber
Russell RobbeyMra
Charles K. Darling
Marion B. Keyes
Julio’d. Wheeler
Emma ‘F
Smith
Treas
Eliza’ B. Macquarrie
Committed
Henry F. Smith Jr
Hiram Hoffécker
Anson Wheeler
Mildred M.bagarton
Easter at Trinitarian Church Highlights Risen Christ Theme
The pastor will exchange pulpits with Rev. A W Stone of Union church Sunday morning and speak at 7 pm on The Vision of the Risen Christ. Easter services drew large crowds with flag pledge, cantata The Glory of the Garden, and choir led by Mrs Mary V. Tewksbury.
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A. W. Stone
Union Church
Conard
Junction
Jesus Christ
Mary V. Tewksbury
A. B. Hitchcock, Jr
April DAR meeting and church cantata in Concord
Old Concord chapter of the D A R held its April 7 meeting at the Chapter house with Regent Mrs. George R Blinn presiding Miss Mary Tewksbury sang America and The Marseillaise. The program featured Miss Clara B Cutler of Bedford speaking on Life in An Old Chateau Near Paris. A fine musical service at Trinitarian church followed with cantata The Glory of the Garden led by Miss Mary W Tewksbury and organist Walter G Dawley.
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Old Concord
George R. Blinn
Mary Tewksbury
America
France
Clara B. Cutler
Bedford
Paris
Cutler
Charles A. Dudley
Annie M. Blanchard
Virginia A. Sanderson
Nathan. Derby
Mary W. Tewksbury
Walter G. Dawley
Garden
Arthur B. Hitchcock Jr
Dorothy Teyland
Marion Petersen
Mariam Davis
Harry Tuttle
Bertha Love
Dorothy Davis
Gertrude Towle
Cornelia Thorpe
E. R. Howard
Dorothy Tewksbury
George Shepherd
Henry Thorpe
Rvernett Thorpe
Charles Towle
Peverill Peterson
Leslie Anderson
James Borland
Ralph Hemenway
Thomas Todd Jr
Death of Mrs Bridget McBreen at 74
Mrs. Bridget McBreen died April 4 at her daughter Mrs John A. Browns Monument street home after a period of poor health. She was 74. The funeral from her daughter's residence Friday included services at St Bernard's church at 1 30 p m.
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Bridget McBreen
John A. Brown
Monument St
McBreen
St. Bernard’s Church
Local Notes and Appointments Mark April Events
Numerous local updates include Lloyd Rennie joining E. E., Gray, Co. and Samuel B. Lufkin buying a Cadillac touring car. Members report job changes, visiting relatives, and social events. The week features vaudeville, church lectures, a food sale plan, and a forthcoming war relief fund through La Mascotte proceeds.
Meeting on Better Babies program at town hall
Town hall gathering invites mothers of young children and others to a Monday afternoon meeting on April 16 at 3 30. Mrs. Carrie Marks, Red Cross nurse, will present an address on Better Babies as Concord joins the national movement. All ladies are urged to attend.
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Carrie’ Marks
Red Cross
Concord
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