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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
5
Public utilities inspector Prof. Ricker of MIT tested readings at Middlesex School and locations such as 9% Main Street and Thoreau Street. Voltages line to neutral ranged from 105 to 115, with some readings up to 232, indicating no abnormal pressure on bills.
Maynard Thomas McMahon presided at a New England textile delegates meeting at Odd Fellows hall with reps from Massachusetts Rhode Island and New Hampshire. The group adopted a constitution and bylaws and pledged full moral and financial support to striking workers.
Samuel Wilson, a respected resident and longtime American Powder Co employee, died Thursday evening at his Neusant street home from heart trouble after feeling chest pain earlier in the day. He was 79, a Maynard native, married to Mrs. Wilson, and remembered as a quiet, reliable citizen. Funeral services were held Sunday at the late home.
A detailed description of a roomy six room cottage highlights an efficient layout with a sun porch connected to the living room, a formal dining area, a bright kitchen, and a rear porch. The interior features Washington fir finishes, dark gray lower stories, natural second story varnish, and red birch floors.
The obituary lists three children Miss Marion WL sof Mrs. William Pariga and Mrs. James McVeigh Putnam Ct and one brother Robert Wilson. Funeral held Sunday with services at the home conducted by Rev. David M Angell pastor of the Methodist church. Burial followed at Glenwood cemetery with bearers Edward Graves Frank A Brown Hudson lodge A D U W Buckley Boston Michael Murrey Frank Power Edward Deaerty.
The West Acton Woman's Club at Concord Junction announces its 1922 1923 officers and chairmen. President Mrs Ida A Harris of South Acton and Virginia A Sanderson lead with Caroline B Wethe as recording secretary and Ida Costello as corresponding secretary. Elizabeth Parker is treasurer with Annie M Blanchard auditor and Laura A Brown chaplain. Committees include Mildred H Moore as chair of chius Harreth Whitcomb as economics chair and Charlotte S Blanchard as master chair with Laura A Brown handling arts and literature. Lena F Wetherbee leads persecution chair, Katherine Kinsler as auxiliary chair, Hazel C Blanchard hospitality chair.
Miss Marion Derby from the Boston School of Jayarean Education returned home for the holidays and entertained visiting ladies Miss Jovine Rodger of Salem and Miss Stowe of Portland. Also hosted by Mrs. Kearney Tarpey Devouy Law Mary Kearney and George Newley.
A chimney fire at the home of Thomas Reilly on Crest Street was reported by the Fire Department Sunday morning and extinguished with only slight damage. Mr and Mrs Shames Wing traveled from Hyde Park to spend the day, while Mrs King’s mother, Mrs J G King, Creat Street, was mentioned in the scene.
Five local candidates attended a Masonic lodge meeting at Friendship Lodge No. 222 in Cumge. They received the second degree after the regular meeting on Thursday night, following an earlier session Tuesday night where the group organized and prepared.
The community mourns Martin A Williams Jr born January 7 1885 who suffered years of illness ending in his death after extended sanatorium stays. He leaves seven brothers James Robert Philip Thomas Joseph and Leonard of this town and four sisters Frances Brookline Alice Mary and Margaret with many relatives expressing deep sympathy.
Farm notice offers a pair of well trained Morgan horses weighing 1250 pounds priced at 65 dollars, originally 250, plus a brown Canadian pair weighing 2804 pounds sold together for 150 or 80 dollars each, cost 425. Includes harnesses and wagons. Contact 68 High Street Medford near Medford Square.
George Y. Hatehiga executor of Sarah A. Antehins estate presents for allowance the administration account. The Probate Court at Cambridge orders citation to all interested parties to appear May 8, 1920 at nine o clock to show cause why the account should not be allowed. Publication to run three weeks in The Acton Enterprise.
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