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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1917

Page

4

Milk quality analysis from Concord inspectors notes

In Concord Massachusetts July 1 1917 inspector H. & Tuttle reports milk samples from several producers with totals air solids fat water and grade. Names include G B Clark Geo Williams A Higginson J B Cassar I Lovering Chas Moulton Simon Maas and others with dirtied or clean results.

G. B. Clark G. B.clark Jer Geo Williams Fa'm A. H. Higginson Fairly J. B Cassar I. Lovering

Concord Grange Mourns Death of Sister Addie Garfield

The Concord Grange laments the death of Mrs. 8. Addie Garfield who passed July 26 after suffering. A nearly 80 year member, she served as lecturer and held several offices, organized amusements, and helped with the 1900 Grange excursion to Washington, DC. The group mourns a devoted patron and friend.

Concord Grange Addie Garfield Weexe Garfield Grange National Grange Washington, D. C Concord Washington

Concord Grange Hosts Successful Picnic at Norumbega Park

The Concord Grange held a very successful picnic at Norumbega Park on Tuesday of last week. Members enjoyed motor boat riding a box lunch and an afternoon at the theatre. Outside guests joined the Grangers for a delightful day. The next Grange meeting is planned for Tuesday evening August 2 with Surprise Night led by Frederick Scharn, Florence Whitney, Ernest Clough and Frank Hughes.

Concord Grange Norumbega Park The Grange Frederick Scharn Florence Whitney Ernest Clough Frank Hughes

Advertised Letters List Remains At Post Office

George A. Dearth Hon D W tynn John Gilbert William V V Warren Matson Mc y Co Miss Wendla Anderson Mrs Caroline V W Brown Miss Louise Beach Marion Evans Miss Helen Hickman Miss Alice Moyenham Miss Eirza Roberts J William Byron Postmaster

George A. Dearth D. W

Icar Stolen From Carlisle Woman’s Garage

The Cadillac touring car owned by Mrs. Sarah W. Wilson of Carlisle was stolen from her garage Tuesday night of last week and had not been recovered by this writing.

Sarah W. Wilson Carlisle

Grand patriotic demonstration at Fairbanks homestead

Concord Chapter D A R invites members to be guests of the Fairbanks family in America at the old Fairbanks homestead Dedham Massachusetts on Thursday August 23 1917.

Concord Fairbanks America Fairbanks Homestead Dedham Mass

Bedford Residents Bulletin and Local Notices

Radie Hunnewell joins the navy. Miss Helen Cavanaugh enjoys a six weeks vacation. Mrs Thomas Polio of South Boston hosted Bedford relatives Sunday. James Dee of Concord visited in town. Mrs Ralph Marshall and Olive of Lexington spent the day with Bedford kin. A new granolithic sidewalk is being laid before St Michael's church on Main St. Rasmus Peterson raises milk price effective this month. Stephen Tarkney of New Haven, formerly of this town, visited Bedford relatives. A chimney fire at John Walsh's Main St home was quickly extinguished. John Walsh, now in the U S Cavalry, visited town recently. C D Albani offers first class cigars in exchange for mails-in cards.

Radie’ Hunnewell Navy Helen Cavanaugh Thomas Polio South Boston Bedford James Dee Co.1 Concord Ralph Marshall Olive Lexington St. Michael’s Church Main St Rasmus Peterson Stephen Tarkney New Haven John Walsh U. S. Cavalry C. D. Albani

Regret over Captain Dee’s transfer within regiment

The townspeople learned Capt. Michael Dee of Co. I moves to Co. M, 6th Regiment by order of Col. Warren Sweetser for the good of the service. Second Lieut. George D. Ware of Co. D goes to Co. I. Dee was a favorite with Co. I men, many from Bedford, and it is hoped he will command Co. I again soon.

Michael Dee Co. I Co. M 6Th Regt Warren Sweetser George D. Ware Co. D Dee Bedford

Letter From Frank Greenough Describes Scotland Lumber Camp

Frank Greenough writes from Ardgay Scotland detailing a sea voyage from Boston to Halifax to Liverpool aboard a large liner. He describes arriving in northern Scotland, a timber operation with 15,000,000 feet of fir, new mills expected, and local transport with horses and carts, noting the healthy climate and friendly people.

Ardgay Scotland Boston New York Halifax Liverpool England Bonar Bridge

No Liquor Allowed at Camp Devens Cantonment

John Gallagher Roy Nelson and Er nest Rasmussen of Co. I have been detailed as military police at Camp Devens Ayer to search for and confiscate all liquors found within the cantonment.

John Gallagher Roy Nelson Ernest Rasmussen Co. I Camp Devens Ayer

Purse Presented as St George Club Honors Sid Scott

The St George club meeting at ICC F hall Friday evening welcomed two new members and presented a gold purse to Sidney Scott who departs this week to join the Canadian army after passing the Boston recruiting office exam. It is believed Bert Doel has also enlisted and will report at the same Toronto Canadian site.

Sons St. George I. C. C. F Hall Sidney Scott Boston Toronto Canada Bert Doel

Fingers Amputated At Assabet Mills Accident

Henry Olay and Arthur Sr were at work in the picking room when a rotating machine caught his left hand, leading to amputation to the first knuckle. Dr B A Christie treated the injury at the plant. Edward Blanchette of Marlboro and Miss Helen Griffin of Boxboro attended a Sunday wedding at St Bridget's church conducted by Rev John J McHugh. Mrs Robert Lester and two children with several relatives visited Revere Beach on Monday.

Henry Olay Arthur Sr Assabet Mills 8. A. Christie Edward Blanchette Marlboro Helen Griffin Boxboro St. Bridget’s John J. McHugh Robert Lester Hattie F. G Arnold Lincoln Daniel C. Lincoln John Bamford Josephine Lester Revere Beach

Mass Meeting on Food Thrift at Lexington Park

A mass meeting on Food Thrift will be held at Lexington Park on August 22 for Middlesex County residents. Attendees receive a round trip ticket with park admission and a basket lunch. Activities include children’s games, junior sports, a theatre program at 10:00 a.m., and talks by George E. Farley, Ralph A. Van Meter, Miss Gunderson, and Sarah Louise Arnold.

Lexington Park Middlesex County George E. Farley Ralph A. van Meter Mass. Agricultural College Canning Gunderson Mass Agricaltural College

Linen Shower Honors Miss Agnes V Kelley Engaged to Waldo Pratt

Town residents attended a linen shower for Miss Agnes V Kelley formerly of this town on Wednesday. Miss Kelley recently announced her engagement to Waldo E Pratt of Norwood.

Agnes V. Kelley This Town Kelley Waldo E. Pratt Norwood

Cloud burst floods Somerville depot area

Passengers on the B and M line faced several feet of water around the Prospect Hill depot in Somerville after an early morning cloud burst. Trains slowly navigated the flooded area with minimal delays.

Prospect Hill Somerville

For Sale Wagons and farm equipment by Maud M Miles

For sale hay wagon mowing machine horse rake plow depot wagon victoria democrat wagon 2 horse barge 2 horse sled barge 1 or 2 seat small barge seats eight all in first class order Maud M Miles South Sudbury.

Victoria Democrat Maud M. Miles South Sudbury

Maynard Cricket Club Beats Buntings In Local Match

Maynard Cricket Club defeated the Buntings of Lowell at Great Road club house grounds on a Saturday afternoon. Highlights included Taylor and Mosley with strong batting and Bailey Stirks and Mosley sharing bowling duties. A roast beef supper followed served by caterer Anderson of Hudson.

Maynard Cricket Club Buntings Lowell Club House Great Rd Taylor Mosley Maynard Bailey Stirks Anderson Hudson

Alleys Repaired by Expert Workmen in Boston

The Nason street bowling alleys were repaired by expert workmen last week. Officials report the lanes are now in better shape than ever and superior to most Boston alleys.

Nason St Boston

McCall Nominating Papers Circulate for Governor Run

Nomination papers freely signed are in circulation for the renomination of Samuel W. McCall as Republican candidate for governor. The governor is very popular with the rank and file of his party.

Samuel W. McCall

Visitors at Camp Devens Ayer Sunday Attendees

Among those seen at Camp Devens Ayer Sunday were Mr and Mrs James Sheridan Sr Frank Sheridan P J Sullivan Louis and Harold Sullivan Miss Helen Riley of Concord Junction.

Camp Devens Ayer James Sheridan Frank Sheridan P. J. Sullivan Louis Harold Sullivan Helen Riley Concord Junction

Maynard and Neponset Engage At Crowe Park

Maynard and the Neponset Town team will play at Crowe Park on Saturday afternoon. Neponset comes with a reputation as a winner and a rattling good game is expected. Captain Morgan aims to field the usual lineup with Goettler in the box.

Maynard Woburn Crowe Park Briggs Lent Joe White McManus Loftus Rockville Neponset Town Neponset Morgan Goettler

Ship Evades Torpedo Attack During North Atlantic Crossing

Hugh Connors of the Saw mill unit at Ardgay Rosshire Scotland writes of a troopship convoy attacked by German submarines. Two torpedoes fired missed by mere feet saving the ship. He notes Britain’s wartime diet, temperate tea welcome, and long stay in Ardgay with local hospitality as the unit rests before further service.

Hugh Connors Ardgay Rosshire Scotland Whitney Bent Russell Stone Enterprise New York Harbor England Argay Bill Leary American Forestry Unit 3

Lawn Party Attendance Promises to Be Largest

The St Bridget’s parish lawn party will run Thursday to Saturday at the parochial residence with a children’s reception Saturday afternoon. White Cross Guild, home talent, and Acton parishioners provide the programs alongside parish booths and tables run by parish societies. Ticket sales suggest record attendance for this annual reunion.

St. Bridget’s Parish St. Bridget’s White Cross Guild Acton

Successful summer school benefit at Glendale St Lutheran

A well attended benefit event on the Glendale St Lutheran church lawn supported a summer school program. The Finnish language and religious teaching are provided daily by Eoward Isaacs of Brighton as teacher for the classes conducted at the church during summer months.

Glendale St. Lutheran Church Church Lawn Eoward Isaacs Brighton

Democratic Town Committee Expands for Fall Campaign

The Democratic town committee voted to enlarge its membership and prepare for the fall campaign. The group also plans to organize a Mansfield committee to assist Frederick W. Mansfield in his gubernatorial nomination bid.

Democratic Mansfield Frederick W. Mansfield

Doctors King and Palmer Begin Auto Tour of New Hampshire

Drs. Clifford King and Raymond Palmer left by auto on Monday for a tour of New Hampshire and Maine. They carried a full camping outfit and plan to pitch tents beside streams and brooks along the way.

Drs Clifford’ King Raymond Palmer New Hampshire Maine Brooks

Probate of Sarah A. Garfield Estate in Cambridge

The Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Sarah A. Garfield late of Concord for probate of a claimed last will. Enoch Garfield petitions to be executor without bond and must publish notice in Concord Enterprise for three weeks and notify known parties at least seven days before the October 12, 1917 hearing.

Commonwealth of Cambridge Middlesex Concord Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Esquire

Tax Collector's Sale of Bedford Real Estate 1917

Public notification of tax delinquency for parcels in Bedford Middlesex County Massachusetts. Owners pledged parcels to be sold at public auction August 25 1917 if unpaid taxes and costs remain. Includes estates of Peter Kelley and Elmer Blake collector.

Baford Mase Tay Pledford Maes Bedford County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town Hall Peter Kolley James’ P. Kelley Benth Or Lincoln Road Mudge Hartwell James P Kelley Elmer: Blake

Citation for administration of Marietti B Thompson estate

Probate Court in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, calls heirs and creditors to show cause why Hattie S B Denison of Boston should receive a letter of administration on the estate of Marietti B Thompson, deceased in Concordia. Publication required in Concord Enterprise for three weeks, last notice before court date September 11, 1917.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Marietti B. Thompson Concordia Hattie S. B. Denison Boston Suffolk Cambridge Concord ‘Enterprise,” & Newspaper Charles. J." McIntire

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