Chester W Clark Seeks Delegates to Fifth Congressional District
A political notice from Wilmington urges votes for Chester W Clark as one of four delegates to the constitutional convention from the fifth district. It lists Clark’s Massachusetts legislative service including judiciary and public lighting committees, and praises his public affairs experience and character for the delegate role.
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Wilmington
Massachusetts
Clark
Fifth Congressional District
Hurbert
Barrows
Board of Selectmen
James KR. Kelley
Democratic Town Committee
Alonzo G. Walsh
Lowell
Board of ‘Trade
Charles
Proctor
N. BE
Cohn
N. Cole
Andover
House of Repremiares
City of Woburn
Boston University ‘Law School
Woburn
Aet
Coughlan
Maynard
Harley J. Dwinell
Benjamin Derby
Concord
Rs LF. Tuttle
Acton
Ank A. Torrey
Groton
Maynard A passenger study on road mileage petition
Passengers on the C. M. and H. line were surveyed during the first three days of the week with a small ticket on entry and exit to establish road mileage. Data will be submitted to the Public Service Commission as part of the line’s petition to establish a new zone.
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Public Service Commission
Partnership Formed In Local Upholstering Firm
Maynard Upholstering Co announces new partner Barney Fagleman of Boston and reports Shane, former employer, joined to pursue a business opportunity. Sir Stallman of Boston acted as firm representative over the weekend.
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Vt 1
Bagon
Barney Fagleman
Boston
Shane
Sof
Sir Stallman
Banquet Held by Maynard Cricket Club
The Maynard Cricket Club and A A held a Saturday banquet at their club rooms. The dinner consisted of turkey and other dishes served by caterer Hudson. A program of vocal and instrumental music followed the meal.
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Maynard Cricket
A. A
Hudson
Wisconsin State College Track Meet Ends Quietly
A fragmentary report notes Wisconsin State University track event results with a pole vaulter and a team effort. The incomplete text mentions Otto and a team score, reflecting a modest performance by the squad.
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Army
Isconsin State University
Bethe
Ottom
Fire Claims Five Children in Harris Home Tragedy
A South Lincoln house fire on Saturday night destroyed William Harris's Baker's Bridge home. Harris's five children perished inside, found badly disfigured after the flames. Mrs Harris discovered the blaze and alerted neighbors before escape efforts. Harris returned from Boston on the 10.30 train but could not reach the children.
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William Harris
South Lincoln
Baker’s Bridge
Boston
Obituary Notice for Carl Nolan of Co I
Carl Nolan, a member of Co I, died at Deaconess Hospital on Sunday night. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at his late residence with Co I members in attendance as hearers.
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Carl Nolan
Co. I
Deaconess Hospital
Concord Lost To Boston College High In Newton
Concord High was defeated by Boston College High 6 to 4 at Alumni Field Newton on Saturday. Fitzpatrick Dee and Allen made key catches for Concord while Burke Flaherty Lovely Nolan Elbery Cotter Kennedy Delaney Loftus Kelley scored and OCallaghan Walsh misplayed. Errors by OCallaghan Walsh. Ornate baseball scoring shows E Burke J Burke two base hits and stolen bases by Giles Allen OCallaghan Trainor. Umpire Roberts. Time 1 hour 50 minutes.
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Concord High
Bos‘tom College High
Alumni ‘Field
Newton
Concord
Fitzpatrick
Dee
Allen
Boston College
Burke
Flaherty
Lovely
Nolan
Elbery
Cotter
Kennedy
Delaney
Loftus
Kelley
O'Callaghan
Walsh
E. Burke
J. Burke
Giles
O’callaghan
Trainor
Roberts
Fallon
Dee If
W C T U Food Sale Planned At Trinitarian Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a food sale on Friday April 27 at 3 p m in the vestry of Trinitarian Church to raise funds for its education and literacy efforts. May baskets will be sold and children will perform at 4 p m. Donations of food fancy items or money are welcomed and can be left at Frank Pierces after 1 p m or at the church.
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Trinitarian
W. CG
Trinitarian Church
Frank Pierce
A. T. Rolfe
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Committee
Spoiling Old Friendships and Wives Meeting Feud
Claude Callan recalls a drift between old friends after his and another couple's wives failed to bond. He notes the awkward distance that follows and wonders about the changes in friendship when wives do not click. The piece reflects on social expectations and the quiet strain in male friendships.
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Claude Callan
Fort Worth
Death of Mrs. Sarah E. B. Tuttle in Concord
Concord loses an elderly resident Mrs. Sarah EB. Tuttle died Tuesday evening April 17 at her son Samuel Tuttle’s home. Born in Maine 81 years ago she married Frank Tuttle of Acton 55 years ago. They lived in Acton before moving to Concord where he died years ago. Funeral services were held at the First Parish church parlors Saturday afternoon with burial in Acton.
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Lewis Petersen
John Olsen
Barrett’s Mill
Ron
Haat Acton
George ‘M. Parker
Torrey & Vialle
Macone Bros
Maxwell
Z . Laskanon
Maynard
Whitney Coal & Grain Go
Lowell Rd
Stephen Crick
Staten Island
N. Y
J W. Chase
Lester Clark
Manchester
N.H
Eva Harris
David
Marlboro
Granville Holden
Cora Franks
Ralph Petersen
Boston
P. D. Meagher
Overland
Torrey’ & Vialle
Union Bible’ Society
Smith Owen Dexter
Augusta M. Foss
Colorado Springs
John J. Lawlor
Bedford Grange
Concord Musical Club
George Tewksbury
Hara W. Palmer
Odd Fellowship
Middlesex School
Concord High School
Middlesex
J. W. Raymond
George W. Hunt
Miss Mary
New Haven
Concord
Sarah EB. Tuttle
Samuel
Tuttle
Maine
Frank Tuttle
Acton
Mass Meeting Proclaims Urgent Food Aid for Soldiers
A mass meeting is set in the town hall Thursday evening April 26 at eight o clock with a prominent speaker from the State Public Safety committee. The talk will stress the great necessity for work to keep our soldiers fed.
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State Public Safety Committee
Concord Minute Men Seek Mass Guard Service
Members of the Concord Minute Men invite eligible men aged 18 to 35 without dependents to learn about joining the Mass State Guard under the Honig Guard act. A meeting at the Concord State Armory on Friday evening April 27 at 8 o clock will explain plans and answer questions. If sixty or more men sign a petition to the Governor, a company may be formed. Wells A Hall Captain Concord Minute Men.
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Concord Minute Men
Mass
Honig Guard
State Armory
Concord
Massachusetts
Arbor and Bird Day Proclaimed by Governor McCall
Trinitarian Church outlines Arbor and Bird Day events with Sunday sermons titled A Time to Plant and Protected By and Protecting the Birds. The governor’s proclamation leads a schedule including Sunday school after morning service and a Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 15, plus a Scandinavian service at 8 and a Friday night discussion on church adequacy for current conditions.
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Christian Endeavor
American Missionary Association
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Concord
Foreclosure sale under a 1911 mortgage by Thomas J. McGrath to Middlesex Institution for Savings. Property described as Concord land with buildings, about 1.36 acres, bounded by Hill Burying Ground Mary Brady and others. Auction set for May 3, 1917 at 3 PM on the premises.
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Thomas J. McGrath
Concord
Middlesex Institution For Savings
County of
Middlesex
South District
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hill Burying
Holden
Mary. Brady
Davis
Richard F. Wood
Harriet Warren
Henry J. Walcott
Jessie
C. Brown
Walcott
Hartwell Suffers Hip Injury In Sunday Bicycle Accident
Friends report Herman Hartwell sustained a broken hip after a fall while riding a bicycle up Main Street Sunday. He was taken to the hospital and is slowly improving.
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Herman Hartwell
Mainst
Concord Celebrates 142nd Anniversary with Band and Baseball
Concord marked its 142nd anniversary with a quiet morning, a large afternoon band concert in the square, and the high baseball team defeating Mechanic Arts in a lopsided game. Mary Pickford was seen at the armory in the evening as bells rang and flags were lowered at sunset.
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Concord
Concord ‘High
Mechanic Arts School
Mary, Pickford
Armory
Sudbury Teams Triumph in Bateman Pond Races
Sudbury clubs took both junior and senior races on Bateman’s Pond course, with the juniors winning by three lengths and the seniors by one length. The event ran between Assabet and Sudbury clubs and Middlesex School seniors also competed.
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Assabet
Sudbury
Middlesex School
Bateman’s Pond
Company K 9th Regt Receives President’s Commendation
The members of Company K 9th Regiment won the commendation of the presidents for soldierly appearance and gentlemanly deportment while stationed on guard duty. Captain Connolley may be proud of the men, according to a town resident.
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Co. K.9th Regt
Connolley
Engagement Shower for Ruth Eldridge of Hopkinton
A group of Miss Ruth Eldridge’s friends gathered at Mrs Raymond D Willard’s home Friday evening to honor her engagement to John Hunt recently announced. The event featured a linen shower with well wishes and gifts for the couple.
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Ruth Eldridge
Hopkinton
Raymond
Willard
John Hunt
Wanted Garden Experienced in Rahake John Towler
Classified ad seeking a gardener with experience in Rahake and John Towler at Byron Street Concord. Advertises for qualified help with expertise in garden maintenance and related tasks.
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John ‘Towler
Byron St. Concord
Quiet Home Wedding Joins Bertha Garfield and Fred Sohier
A quiet home wedding occurred Friday morning at Mrs. G N Tanner’s house as Miss Bertha Garfield wed Fred M Sohier. Reverend George Tewksbury officiated. The couple left by car for an unknown destination and will reside with Mrs. Tanner after their return, receiving best wishes from many.
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G. N. Tanner
Bertha Garfield
Fred” M. Sohier
George ‘Tewksbury
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Chester W. Clark
Deaconess
BE. L. Brooks
Main St
Brown
Frank B. Sanborn
Boston College High
Ay O'Callaghan
John ‘Ay Finigan
Mildred Reading
Framingham
John Whitney
Raymonde Glaenzer
Concord War “Replic& Committee
Peter Buckley
H. W., Wilson
Carlisle
Cornelia Thorpe
Hubbard St
Ae Af UU
Albert Vanderhoo
Wanarey Garden
Main
Franks
Byerett
Concord Homes
James B. Wood & Son Go
Fitchburg
Wilson
R. L. Wilson
Concord Municipal ’Light
Main-st
Wheeler’s Dry Goods
TRE
Wwe
Anheeler
War Relief and
Red Cross Work
Glee Club
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