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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1918

Page

8

Mies Hoagland Bride of Warren Wheeler in Concord Junction

Helen Mies of Concord Junction wed Warren Wheeler in a home ceremony Saturday at 3 o clock performed by Rev. N. S. Hoagland. The bride wore white georgette and satin, carried white sweet peas, and the reception featured ice cream and cake. They will reside in Dedham after a honeymoon trip to the White Mountains. Numerous friends and relatives attended from Dedham and nearby towns.

Afbon Helen Mnt Ther Rev. N. 8 Hoagland Framformal Dedham Willaam Amherst Ag Heise

Family notes and market report from South Acton and Fort Ethan Allen

John Carlson of the ferrile factory visited Fort Ethan Allen Vermont to see his son John Jr a corporal in a cavalry troop. Early apples are being rushed to city markets at good prices around 2 per bushel. Mildred and Marion Willis from Water are visiting grandparents. Marguerite Leighton book keeper for A M Co returned from a White Mountains vacation.

John Carlson Fort Ethan Allen John Jr Mildred Marion Willis Waterwa Hd. Willis Marguerite Leighton White Mountains

Soldier jumps from train near Cambridge injury reported

A Camp Devens soldier en route to Maynard last Sunday boarded the wrong train, jumped near the freight house at Ayer and Cambridge. He survived with arm and knee scrapes and minor injuries from the cinders, no bones broken.

Devens Maynard Ayer Cambridge

Whipptons and the lure of a quiet hour

Anxious for solitude after his wife leaves, Whippton plans a lone evening but friends insist on dinner visits. He endures three social spurts while craving uninterrupted quiet, then protests to his wife that freedom to be alone is essential.

Theosophical Path on Karma and inner destiny

The text argues for firm belief in right motive and karma as guides to tranquillity. It asserts conscience as inner guidance, destiny shaped by inner truth, and life lessons arising from attitudes to circumstantial pain and pleasure.

Theosophical Path Ofae Magazine Ces

War Time Romance On Hillcrest Farm With a Soldier

Miss Harriet Wynne disguises as a farm boy to meet Sergeant Joe Ames near a lilac bush. They share lunch and letters then fall in love as Ames goes to France. Harriet later greets the wounded officer now lieutenant, who vows to help her keep faith and courage.

Harriet ‘Wynne Sergeant Ames Harriet U. B Poy France Harry Wynne Hillcrest Joe Ames Q Boy Lilac Bush Arriet Ames

Merriam-Merriams Visit Cochituate and Local Arrivals

Mr and Mrs Asaph Merriam and Mr and Mrs F A Merriam autoed to Cochituate Sunday and visited Cyrus Chadwick. Mr and Mrs George Greenough and Ernest came from Tewksbury and stayed over Sunday. Lizzie Bumpus is home for August. Mrs James Jones is able to be about again after illness. C H Fairbanks and family with Mrs Lucius Hosmer and Misses Clara Sawyer Grace Sophia Taylor left by auto for Scituate for two weeks.tmp

Asaph Merriam F. A. Merriam Cochituate Cyrus Chadwick George Greenough Ernest Tewksbury Lizzie/Bumpus James Jones C. H. Fairbanks Lucius Hosmer Clara Sawyer Grace Sophia Taylor Auto Scituate H. D. West Kenneth Reed

Have Moved to Ayer Mr and Mrs Page

Mr and Mrs EF C Page moved their household goods to their new home in Ayer yesterday and spent their first night there. Mrs Page was longtime superintendent of the primary department at the Congregational Sunday school and active in good works. Mr Page had been in Ayer nearly a year with a furniture business and undertak ing.

EF. C. Page Ayer

Sudbury Social Notes and Local Visits

Sudbury residents report visits by Mr and Mrs Charles Poutas to F E Bents home. A letter arrived for Mrs Young from her brother Charles Spiller who went across. Noyes, longtime resident now in Worcester, is at Camp Devens. Community attendance at a South Sudbury church sale and a Red Cross dance with drums and piano. Clarence Neal called to service heading to Moreno Maine for aviation machinist studies. Local gardens injured by Dlight and a notable corn crop at Francis Garfields.

Charles Poutas

Returned Home Mrs Jones Tells Of Early Chelsea School

Mrs. Charles Jones, a former Chelsea village teacher from about 65 years ago, visited the town after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. Anson Piper. She recalled the era before the church, when stores like Tuttle, Jones and Wetherbee were being built and youth were guided by her early teaching.

Jones Charles Jones Chelsea Anson Piper Tuttle, Jones & Wetherbee Mrs. Jones Haid

Woman's Club Lawn Party Features Mary Pickford Films

The Woman's Club holds a Thursday lawn party with moving pictures in the town hall. The first show at 8:00 features Mary Pickford in Strongheart films and a service flag presentation during intermission. War views close the evening in the hall, weather permitting.

Woman’s Club Mary Pickford Strongheart Films

Picnic at Lake Boon by Congregational Sunday School

The Congregational Sunday school held its annual picnic at Lake Boon last week Tuesday. An ideal grove near the lake offered swimming and water fun for the young people. A roadside store nearby added to the day. Rain arrived around 1 pm but the group enjoyed shelter on piazzas. A merry company returned on the afternoon train, damp but cheerful.

Congregational Sunday Lake Boon

Local Arrivals and Departures From Acton Centre

Mrs Hews and her daughter, visitors at the Allen bungalow, returned to Melrose Highlands. Miss Bertha Little of Burlington, Vt., stayed with Mr and Mrs Cyrus Dole for the past week. Mr and Mrs Anderson of Main St moved to Concord Junction last week.

Hews Allen Bungalow Melrose Highlands Bertha Little Burlington, Vt Cyrus Dole Anderson Main St Concord Junction

Dole Observes Birthday With Relatives Present

C G Dole celebrated his th birthday on Tuesday July 30 with many relatives in attendance making the day enjoyable.

C. G. Dole

Soldier wins best shot prize on furlough visit

Harland Lawrence arrived home from Quantico Virginia for a 10 day fur lough his first visit home since enlisting over a year ago He won the prize for best shot in his troop and earned honors during service reported from the camp.

Harland Lawrence Quantico

Congregational Church Ends Evening Study on Nature's School

Christian Endeavor groups meet at 7 PM for an evening event with the topic Lessons in Nature's School, citing Proverbs 6 6 8 and John 12 24 25. Members are invited to attend and assist with the meetings.

Pictures In the Home

A reflective piece on the value of pictures in a living space as windows to other scenes and spheres. Pictures comfort loneliness and act as books, histories, and sermons readers explore without turning pages.

Downing

Cambridge Water Board Banquet and Local Notices

City of Cambridge water board held a banquet at Nagog Inn on Tuesday the 30th the season has been one of the busiest ever Rev Bernard Copping will occupy the pulpit of Congregational church next Sunday All scholars attending Concord high school this coming year must apply for tickets by Aug 15 to the school committee All persons interested in the annual fair are requested to meet in the town hall Saturday Aug 10 at 8 o'clock Mrs Mason of awtucket 1 H is the guest of Mr and Mrs Op halen Fred Robbins on a business trip through China returned home and is the guest of his brother Chester B pebhinke proprietor of Lake Nagog An Mr and Mrs Charles E Smith and Miss Martha Smith are spending their vacation at York beach

Bernard’ Copping Congregational Church Concord High School Mason Awtucket Op *Halen Fred Robbins China Chester B. Pebhinke Lake Nagogan Charles E. Smith Martha Smith York Beach

All Make Mistakes and Humility in Work Ethos

A reflective note underscores that even the best workers and men will err enough to stay humble. It urges gratitude for mistakes and courage to continue, advising not to cry or dwell on errors.

Ody

West Acton and Haverhill set for third city loan payments

Mrs Naomi Schnab and sister Miss L Co Kingman returned from Augusta Maine. Miss Fannie Davis and Robert Cunningham graduate from Waltham Business College. A fire destroyed a car on the road to Harvard near Capt Taylor place in Boxboro. A. H. Witherbee substitutes at C H Mead Co. J A Grimes ships apples to Boston and buys all apples at Frank Bulette farm. Arthur Blanchard returns as Naval Reserve after year with American Sawmill unit in Scotland. Leland Campbell spent Sunday at...

Haverhill Hubert E. Mead Cily Naomi Schnab Augusta L. Co. Kingman Fannie Davis Robert Cunningham Boxboro Waltham’ Business College Mo & Big Mr. Walsh Boston Frank Bulette Arthur Blanchard Scotland Naval Leland Campbell

Injured Woman Struck By Auto Friday Night

Miss Phyllis Quirk suffered a cracked rib and back injuries after being hit by a car near Maynard as she attempted to board a returning vehicle. Dr Tasker attended her at home and she remains confined to bed.

Phyllis Quirk Maynard Dr. Tasker

Local Notes From South Sudbury and Vicinity

Mrs. Hamilton Rouse of New York visits with Mrs. H. H. Rogers this week. A baby girl arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stone. Mrs. C. H. Way and two children stayed with friends in Fal mouth last week. The Congregational church music committee held a lawn sale at Mrs. A. H. Ellison’s, selling ice cream vegetables and flowers for a good sum. Mrs. Rogers' ill mother is improving slowly. Laura French attends a Bryant & Stratton summer course.

H.H. Rogers Laura French Bryant &’ Stratton’s

Near Fatal Incident Involving Edison Co Worker

Fred Gardner, an Edison Co worker, was nearly killed Friday morning after coming into contact with a 4600 volt live wire while trimming a tree near high voltage lines. He was unconscious for three hours, has extensive burns down his left side, and may lose his little finger. doctors expect a three month recovery off work.

Fred Gardner Mr. Gardner Edison Co

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Maynard Trust Co Maynard, Mass Savings Department Maynard Block George E. Hack E. R. Mantha MAIN Concord, Mass Mies Helen Hoagland Warren Wheeler Charles Reade Constance and Margaret Dorchester Edward Pettingill Springfield Wheeler Robert Kenneth Elizabeth Stearns Walter Buchan Wendall Phillips Helen Jones War Lena ‘Houghden Newton Helen Lorentson Gladys Hoagland Durham N. H N. H. State College Becky Bury Mess W. C. Hoagland South Acton Aixah Oetpcitottata Tattered Ten Western Newspaper Union Whippton Crabley Bilking Feltons Crabbeys Bilkins Mrs. Whippton Theosophic Philosophy McClure Sudbury Acton City of Cambridge Water Board Nagog Inn Robbins West Acton South W. A. Haynes Co
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