Concord Woman's Parish Holds Annual Meeting and Farewell
The Woman's Parish association held its annual meeting in Concord's First Parish vestry. Mrs. George E. Walcott retires from the presidency after three years. Mrs. George E. Furber is elected president and a slate of officers and committees is named. A social after the business featured a pink and white decor theme, gifts for a bride to be, and a festive dessert followed by refreshments.
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George Walcott
Presidency
Woman's Parish Association
First
George E. Walcott
George E. Furber
Russell Robb
Charles K. Darling
Marion B. Keys
Emma F. Smith
Emma F. Smith; Asst. Trens
S. Ripley Bartlett
H. F.smith Jr
G. Walter Vialle
Charles 8. Richardson
Caroline G. Holden
Anson Wheeler
Mildred Edgarton
Prescott Keyes
Prescott
William
Harriet L Eaton
Social Service ‘Conference of
Unitarian Women
Frederick Schull
Shower a Lovely Affair for Miss Stevens Birthday
Friends honor Miss Eva Stevens with a birthday anniversary shower on a Monday in 1916. The event celebrates her upcoming wedding to Ellicott Howard in June with warm recollections and best wishes for the bride to be.
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Miss Stevens
Eva Stevens
Stevens
Ellicott Howard
Middlesex rowing opens with Assabet and Sudbury crews
Opened Saturday Bateman's pond marked the Middlesex rowing season for Assabet and Sudbury clubs. Assabet won two races and Sudbury one, with times 3m 37s and 4m 20s for the winners.
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Bateman’s
Assabet
Sudbury
Middlesex
Sargent
Mills
J. Lise
H. Chandler
R. Burrell
Stearns
Daves
H. Brown
J. Wright
Wood
Smith
Shattuck
Currier
Burrell
Holman
Evans
Barnes
Little
Warburg
Mahin
P. Mellen
Labrat
Lodge
Slayton
Cox- Sudbury
C. Sise
Morrill
EB. K. Morrill
C. Burrell
Concord Gun and Rifle Club to Hold Biggest Holiday Shoot
The Concord Gun and Rifle club expects the largest holiday shoot in its history tomorrow at the 200 yard Bristol Hill range. Seventy five entrants already entered, many new members from the Concord Minute Men join. Several cups are offered as prizes.
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Concord Gun and Rifle Club
Bristol Hill
Concord Minutemen
Concord Plans Neat Holiday Activities for Anniversary
Concord estate cleanup gains pace after a late snow as the town readies for its 141st anniversary commemoration. A 10:30 dual meet between Mechanics Art and Concord High, a 3:30 baseball game, and Marlboro band concert from 2 to 5 are planned, weather permitting. Salutes by Concord Artillery will occur at sunrise noon and sunset.
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Concord
Mechanics Art
Concord “High
Concord Artillery
Boston trip for 30 pupils to tour United Drug Co plant
Chas. Nell leads a party of 30 high school pupils to Boston on Tuesday to inspect the United Drug Co plant. Upon return, the students will write essays about their observations with prizes awarded for the best.
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Chas. Nell
Boston
United Drug Co
Rev. EB C Whiting to preach at Union church Apr 23
The Rev EB C Whiting of Sudbury will occupy the Union church pulpit on April 23. The annual Easter concert of the Union church Sabbath school is moved to 6 o'clock that evening with special features to enhance the program.
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EB. C. Whiting
Sudbury
Union Church
Woman Hater Show Packed by Union Church Club
Tickets are selling rapidly for The Woman Hater to be produced Monday evening by the Union church Men's club. A full house is expected. Music will be provided by the Men’s club orchestra.
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Union Church
West Concorde Woman's Club Holds Friday Meeting
Friday, April 21 marks the annual meet of the West Concorde Woman's Club. Following regular business, the club will serve tea.
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West Concorde Woman's Club
Jane Wenham Indicted for Witchcraft in 1712 Hertfordshire Trial
The Hertfordshire case records Jane Wenham indicted on March 4 1712 for conversing with the devil in feline form under the 1604 act later repealed. Prosecution sought further witchcraft charges but were rejected. evidence described injuries to Ann Thorn and cattle deaths. Jury found guilty but Justice Powell quashed the verdict. Wenham was later freed and protected, with later commentary in the London Spectator noting public belief in her innocence by 1720.
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Jane Wenham
Hertfordshire
Ann Thorn
Justice Powell
Wenham
Plummer
Hutchin
London Spectator
Notable Local Figures Visit and Community Notes
Michael Doyles visited Woonsocket Sunday. Fred Lebarre works in the Curtis factory. The board of health will meet tonight. Deputy Sheriff A. J. Adams sold his Orange hotel. Marlboro Republican club holds a smoke talk April 24. G. Carpenter, formerly of this city, works in New London. Joseph Precourt of Woburn visited yesterday. Arthur Bley plays in Park theatre Boston orchestra. Lincoln Street armory closed Sundays. Over 40,000 pairs passed through contipol last Arthur Paul returns from Spencer shoe work. Moses Emery of Melrose hosted in city, home for years. Marlboro Firemen Relief annual meeting May 8. Mrs. Moses Emery of Melrose, formerly city resident, is at Westboro hospital. William King, Carman shoe store manager, in Boston on business. Mrs. Maude Morse starts teaching at High Street School Hudson Monday. Miss Fanny Gleason resumes Pleasant Street School duties Monday after illness. Miss Carrie A Farnum resumes Marlboro High School duties Monday after illness. Mrs. J. H. Hurlbut slowly convalesces from bronchitis. Delegates of E. D. Marshall camp U S W V attend convention in Springfield today and Wednesday. Miss May Conway, Milton High School teacher, on bathe at Eliza home substitute in local high school Monday.
Milliners Introduce Varnished Hats With Shine
The piece describes new varnished hats in a milliner window, highlighting high luster straw, ribbons, and foliage designed to resist weather. Three spring hats are shown: a bright finish straw hat with moire bands and cockade, a Milan straw hat with satin straw crown and rose wreath, and a sequined crown with sipper straw and marines.
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Milan
Satin Tailored Suite Dominates Tearoom Fashion
In smart hotel tearooms tailored satin suits gain favor among fashionable women. Heavy satin garments are common, with ornamented rings measuring thirty eight inches wide. The material is a popular choice for sheer frocks and dressy wear.
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Smart
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Maynard’s Popular Store
Maynard
Guy
Review
Cele
Chester B. Robbins
North Acton
Torrey & Vialle
Frank Cutler, Thoreau Sr
Dorothy Tewksbury
New Britain
Catherine Hurlburt
Tor ‘Tey & Vialle
Uchad Hac
Michael Doyles
Woonsocket
Fred Lebarre
Curtis Factory
The
Board of Health
A. J. Adams
Orange
Marlboro Republican Club
G. Carpenter
This City
New London
Joseph Precourt of
Woburn
Arthur Bley
Lincoln St. Armory
Arthur Paul
Spencer
Moses Emery
Melrose
Marlboro Firemen’s Relief Association
City
Westboro, Hospital
William King
Carman Shoe Store
Maude Morse
High St
Hudson
Fanny Gleason
Pleasant St
Carrie A. Farnum
Marlboro High School
J. H. Hurlbut
Elm Sr
E. D. Marshall Camp
Springfield
May Conway
Milton High School
Eliza
Glin
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