Concord Junction Social Roundup at Local Theatre and Visits
Residents attended a Stop Look and Listen performance at the Colonial theatre. Local figures and visitors include B A Comeau converting limousines into trucks, Judge Bean of Glover visiting Whitneys, Winslow Damon returning from Boston, and Charles H. Beck on vacation in Kennebunk Me. The Co I drill and dance at the armory is anticipated. Schoolplans include Help of Christians parish reunion in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Comeau
Judge Bean
Glover
G. 8. Whitney
Winslow J. Damon
Boston
Charles H. Beck
West Concord
Fred C. Baker
Gatow
Commonwealth Ave
The Missing Chapter in a Pastor's Sermon Lesson
A pastor urged diligent Bible study after a Sunday sermon, asking how many students knew their Bible. He referenced the book of Jude and urged reading the second chapter again at home to gain insight, emphasizing proactive scripture engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude
The Two Versions Clash Over Sense and Proportion
A heated exchange illustrates a statesman and editor quarrel as they dispute wording about character. The editor tries placation while the caller retorts that the remark implied an inadequate proportion of sense, revealing tensions in media scrutiny.
Will petition for Moses Chandler estate probate in Maynard
Massachusetts probate court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Moses Chandler of Maynard to appear May 9 1916 in Cambridge for letters testamentary to Fred L Chandler with no bond. Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Maynard Enterprise and mailed to known heirs at least seven days before court. W E Rogers register.
Easter Sale Sets West Concord Woman's Club Record
The West Concord Woman's Club held a successful Easter sale in Association hall with planned booths, a Sonora concert, tea service, and an auction by Otis Forbush. Prizes were awarded in whist and dancing followed, with Mrs. Frank Walker and Mrs. Benjamin Derby heading arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Association Hall
John Snow
Otis Forbush
Miss Regina
Connell
B. Anderson
Guy Eimes
George F. Haskell
H. H. Hall
William Heeks
Ruth al
Candy
Edward Dee
J. A. Lowery
Otis
Forbush
A. Burgess
George Parks
Ruth Shepard
Margaret Gale
Elizabeth Snyder
Arthur Adams
Grab
Clifford Jones
Googins
B. Hewitt
Malcolm
Natalie Palmer
Frank Walker
Benjamin Derby
Club
Guardian Seeks Allowance in Estate of Insane Ward Isabel M Brooks
The Massachusetts Probate Court in Middlesex County requires all interested parties to appear on May 5, 1916, at nine o'clock for the allowance of Horace F. Tuttle as guardian of Isabel M Brooks of Concord. Proceedings notice includes publication in Acton Enterprise and mailing to known interested parties and the State Board of Insanity. Witness Charles J. McIntire, April 15, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Isabel M Brooks
Concord
State Board of Insanity
Horace F. Tuttle
Ward
Cama
Bridge
Said
Acton Enterprise
State Board of Infinity
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Dancing Party by K. C. R. E. club in banquet hall
The K. C. R. E. club held a dancing party in the Association building banquet hall. About 20 couples attended despite bad weather. The hall featured an American flag motif. Guests included Miss Ruth Allen’s music and refreshments of ice cream and cakes at intermission. Attendees came from Concord Acton Littleton Ayer and Somerville. Members listed include Homer Allen Gardner Russell Ralph Hewitt Mahlon Foley and Albert Payson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. R. E. Club
Association
J. P. Allen
G. G. Russell
F. B. Hewitt
Ruth Allen
Concord
Acton
Littleton
Ayer
Somerville
Homer Allen
Gardner Russell
Ralph Hewitt
Mahlon Foley
Albert, Payson
Hawthorne Chapter 180 Guests Enjoy Supper and Entertainment
Hawthorne chapter O B and L held a guest night at 1 L C F hall with about 150 members and guests. The evening began with a salad supper and featured a varied program including sketches readings piano and violin numbers vocal selections and two Japanese dances performed by a group of Attractive members. The coordinating committee for supper and entertainment received praise for organizing a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne Chapter
O. B
C. F. Hall
J. A. Lowery
Molyneux Ring
Ruth Shepard
Elizabeth Snyder
Margaret Gate
Leona Dye
J. D. Brown
George Keith
Oscar Wood
Clarence Hosmer
Alison Willis
Benjamin Derby
G. H. Elmes
E. FP. Clarke
Camp Fire Girls Put On Fine Union Church Program
Nashoba Camp Fire Girls presented an entertaining evening in Union Church vestry on Saturday with remarks by Mrs. Leslie Moore Concord chief guardian followed by a grand council fire and a performance of The Wrong Miss Dodge. The group showcased work by all members led by guardian Miss Mary Damon with numerous participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Nashoba
Leslie Moore
Concord
Benjamin Ingham
Miss Dodge
Doris Pratt
Ruth Leighton
Leta Dixon
Gladys Miller
Helen Cuddy
Gladys Colby
Mary Damon
Dorothy Collins
Olive Loring
Helen Loring
Lena Dixon
Muriel Haskell
Mildred Thurston
Grace Wilkie
Gladys Dickenson
Ivy Mitchell
Lillian Knight
Immortality Talk Headlines Union Church Meeting
Rev Dr MacCarthy of Waltham spoke on immortality to the Union church Men's club audience. The evening featured performances by the club orchestra developing into a high class group. Col C B Adams, ill with a cold, was unable to speak but plans to address Prison Reform at a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
MacCarthy
Waltham
First Unitarian Church of
Col
C. B. Adams
County Court News Highlights Local Probate Actions
Walter H. Roberts of Harvard seeks appointment as administrator of Martha A. Smith estate of Concord who died March 14 valued at 3000. Heirs at law are Eunice J. Smith Martha A Holden and others. Also Howard A. Wilson of Maynard appointed administrator of H Waldo Tuttle estate of Acton died March 28 with 4000 value. Heir Howard K. Tuttle and Florence P. Tuttle listed. Maynard residents attach for 2000 in contracts and tort cases. Jennie McGarrigle seeks guardianship of Anna Meehan in Somerville. Ottie W. Metcalfe granted decree nisi for divorce from Lottie E. Metcalfe of Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bedford
Concord
Maynard
Walter H. Roberts
Harvard
Martha A. Smith
Eunice J. Smith
Martha A. Holden
Cun Soto, Smith
Boston
Howard A. Wilson
H. Waldo Tuttle
Charles, J. McIntire
Howard K. Tuttle
Coquimbo
Chile
Florence
P. Tuttle
Detroit
Mich
Jennie McGarrigle
Anna Meehan
Somerville
East Cambridge
Atty
Raynor M. Gardiner
Ourt St
Ottie W. Metcalfe
Lottie E. Metcalfe
Providence
Attleboro
Oxford
A Country of Earthquakes in Japan
Japan endures about 500 earthquakes yearly and hosts fifty one active volcanoes. The text notes seismic and volcanic forces that have shaped the nation and even elevated districts above the sea through repeated eruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
South Acton News Briefs Report Local Incidents
Several cases of smallpox are reported in the village. Miss Elsie Bennett a Providence R I high school teacher visited last week with Mrs Case on Maynard Street. Mr and Mrs Daniel Skelton of Wilmington arrived for a visit at Waldo Skelton's home. Hertha Clarke Daddy Long Legs is noted. Mrs Nathan Goldberg is home from Mass General Hospital after X ray revealed a needle lodged in her body and allowed its removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Bennett
Providence
R. L
Case
Maynard St
Daniel Skelton
Wilmington
Waldo Skelton
Marion Hertha Clarke
Nathan Goldberg
Mass
General Hospital
Mrs Edson Baird Dies After Years of Illness
Mrs Edson Baird died at home Sunday after years of illness. Born in Goshen Vermont in 1861, she was 55 years old. She resided in the village for about 15 years and leaves her husband a son two daughters three sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral was from the house this afternoon with burial at Mt Hope cemetery West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Baird
Vermont
Goshen
Mt. Hope Cemetery
West Acton
Universalist Youth Farce Her Busy Day Delights Local Audience
The Universalist church youth staged Her Busy Day on Thursday evening to strong applause. Carrie Franklin stood out with a standout performance, handling a demanding role, as Evelyn Tape performed multiple piano solos. The production will be repeated the first week of May at West Ac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Universalist Church
Carrie Franklin
Evelyn Tape
West Acton
Congregational Church Social and Easter Concert Planned
The Ladies Social circle meets Thursday with Miss Hinckley at the school house. Midweek prayer is in the vestry Friday at 7 30. Sunday worship at 10 30 with a sermon. Sunday school and adult Bible class at noon. Christian Endeavor in the vestry at 6. An Easter concert in the church at 7 replaces the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hinckley
Christian Endeavor Society
Good Likeness and Refusal for Another Sitting
A London Globe quotation notes Miss Sourgirl refused to have photographs taken yesterday. She insisted on a second sitting, saying the first portrait must have been good enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Probate Court Citation For Estate On May Ninth, 1916
Probate Court in said County will hold a hearing on May ninth at nine o clock forenoon to show cause why the estate should not be allowed. The administrator must serve citation on all interested parties fourteen days before, or publish weekly for three to five weeks in the Concord prison newspaper with the last publication at least before the court date. Citations may be mailed to known parties seven days before. Witness Judge Charles J. McIntire on April seventeenth, 1916. EB Rogers Registrar. Lapham Building Concord Junction. For Petitioner. A18-26-M3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth ofMassachusetts Middlesex Ss
Moses Chandler
Maynard
Fred L. Chandler
Cambridge
Middlesex
Maynard Enterprise
Charlies J. McIntire
Bridge
Concord
Charles J. McIntire
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South Acton
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Gleasondale
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A. DI Stasio
Concord Junction
Colonial Theatre
W. E. Rogers
Register
Woman's Club
Dancing
R. E. Club
Hawthorne
County Court News
Kate C. Goodenow
Daniel Goodenow
Baward Price
Alfred E. McCleary
Frederick C. Barrett
Framingham
Arthur C. Meehan
Henry B. Meehan
Arlington
Congregational Church
MicCormick
T. C. McCormick
Maynard, Mass
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Edward Murph
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Thomas C. McCormick Hillsde
EB. Rogers
Lapham
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