Thanksgiving visits and local sittings in Concord Junction
Miss Rachel Damon spent Thanksgiving day with her mother. Several from here attended the dance in Littleton Thursday evening. Raymond Perrin of Huntington was the recent guest of friends in town. Miss Mildred Keefe of Cambridge was the guest of her cousin Miss Mary Keefe. Mr. and Mrs. I R Beharrel spent the holiday with relatives in Fitch. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gerrity were holiday guests of their daughter Mrs. Thomas Flynn of Ashmont. Philip Damon returned to California last Friday after a stay at his mother's home. Prentiss Blood returned to Hartford after four days with his parents. Miss Anna Kelley of Central Falls R I was the holiday guest of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stone spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Clinton. The preparedness meeting in the armory Friday evening attracted a large Concord Junction crowd. Edward D. Dee opened a new office in the rear of the association building. Joseph King has entered his employ.
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Rachel Damon
Littleton
Raymond Perrin
Huntington
Mildred Keefe
Cambridge
Mary Keefe
I. R. Beharrel
Fitch
Thomas Gerrity
Thomas Flynn
Ashmont
Philip Damon
California
Prentiss Blood
Hartford
Anna Kelley
Central Falls
R. I
Rela
Concord Junction
Concord
Edward D. Dee
Association
Joseph .King
The Japanese Girl to Debut at Association Hall
Next Friday evening These Girl will perform in Association Hall. Final rehearsals promise a finished production. Mrs. Benjamin Derby directs music and Miss Emma Clahane of Concord leads the dancing. Members admitted on membership tickets. others must secure admission tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall
Benjamin Derby
Emma Clahane
Concord
Thanksgiving Evening Movie Delay Enjoyed by Full Hall
A mixup with the express company delayed film delivery for Thanksgiving night. A taxicab brought the pictures from Boston and they arrived at 9 o clock. The hall was full and the crowd waited patiently before the performance proved worth the wait.
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Express Company
Boston
Dancing Party for Town Youth in Association Hall
A pleasant dancing party entertained many local youths in the association hall Thursday evening. A Victrola supplied music and refreshments of ice cream frozen pudding and cakes were served. Mrs Herbert Shepard and Mrs John P Allen served as matrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Herbert Shepard
John P. Allen
Auctioneer Otis Forbush Schedules December Sales
Otis H. Forbush of Concord Junction Mass. lists multiple auctions across Dec 2 3 6 9 13 with cattle horses wagons harnesses tools and household goods for buyers Henry Hanson F F Hitchcock Wm McClintock J J Skahan and George N Boynton in South Acton Newton Centre Clinton Groveton Gassetts and Ches ter Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Forbush
Concord Junction
Mass
Concord
Henry Hanson
South Acton
Mr. Hanson
F. F. Hitchcock
Newton Centre
Wm. McClintock
Southboro
Hudson
White’s Corner
Framingham
Montrose
J. J. Skahan
Clinton
Gassetts
Chester
George N. Boynton
Motor Trucking and Express Service Advertisement
Moving and express service offered for long and short distance trips. Light auto expressing and marketing penciled in with prompt and efficient delivery. Rates advertised as reasonable with a reference to operator review of charges.
Navy examination results for Manning Peterson and Manning
Walter Manning George Peterson and Edward Manning underwent the navy examination. Clifford Day Jr. has accepted a position with the gypsy moth department of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Manning
George Peterson
Edward Manning
Navy
Clifford Day Jr
Gypsy Moth Department
New Concord Extension Praised by Road Board
The new Board of Road Commissioners and Road Superintendent Charles W. Blake receive commendation for a standout year. The highway department nearly finishes annual projects, notes efficiency in planning and prudent spending, with Bedford praised for long tradition of quality roads at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Road Commissioners
Highway Department
New Concord
Chas. W. Blake
Bedford
Election Thursday For Selectman And Assessor
The town votes Thursday evening on a unexpired term for selectman with John R. Comley challenging Martin McMahon and on assessor between Luther A. Ford and James T. Connors. Both races expected to be close with strong support for both sides. Fred Sullivan of Springs announces hiatus from politics for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Comiey
Martin McMahon
Irving L. Hodgdon
Comley
McMahon
Luther A. Ford
James T. Connors
Fred Sullivan of
Springs Sr
West Concord Pupils Hold Thanksgiving Exercises
Students at West Concord School participated in a morning Thanksgiving program in the Assembly hall. The four upper grades performed dramatizations and songs including Proclamation of president Ralph Logan and Proclamation of Governor Bradford Olive Cannam.
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West Concord School
West Concord
Assembly Hall
Ralph Logan
Gertrude Doherty
Miles Standish
Leslie Crowson
Harold Desmond
Lolita Regnier
Lolita Regnier; Proclamation of Gov. Bradford, Olive Cannam
Gardner Gale
Rose Abram
Robert Brooks
Waldo McWilliams
Ruth Heeks
Ralph Small
Concord Free Public Library Adds Notable New Books
The Concord Free Public Library lists several prominent new titles in November. Highlights include William Roscoe Thayer's Life and Race of John Hay and biographies by George Haven Putnam Anna Howard Shaw and Kate Ryan.
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Concord Free Public Library
William Roscoe Thayer
John Hay
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Hay
George Haven Putnam
Anna Howard Shaw
Depot Burglary Hits Boston and Maine Depot
The Boston and Maine depot was broken into last Thursday evening. Minimal damage reported besides a slot machine being broken and robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Resolutions Bidding Farewell to Pastor Adams
Concord Junction Mass November 23 1915 Union church members in prayer meeting adopt resolutions bidding farewell to Rev Si las N Adams who moves to a new field of labor. They pledge best wishes for happiness and success and direct a copy be sent to him and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
Mass
Silas N. Adams
Union Church In Prayer Meeting
Mr. Adams
William J. Batt
Benjamin F. Russell
George M. Bowker
John G. Loring
Peat Production Output Reported for 1914
The annual geological survey statement on peat production shows 1914 output of 47 093 short tons valued at 309 002 dollars and now available for distribution by the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey
Young Friends Soak Up Music At Borland Home Dance
About 40 of James R. Borland’s young friends attended a delightful dance on Main Street Saturday evening. Miss Helen King provided music and the event featured a supper that was greatly enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Borland
Main St
Helen King
County Court Notices From Acton Bedford Concord Maynard
Thomas Henry Mahan of Concord has been attached for 20000 in an action of tort by Katharine A. Fene lon of Concord. Papers filed by William C. Prout of Boston. Samuel C. Loomer of Concord seeks a desertion decree and right to manage his real estate without his wife consent. five children. Returnable East Cambridge Dec 10. Edith H. Webber of Bedford seeks administration of William G. Hartwell estate. heirs include Clara A. Hartwell Edith H. Webber Clara H. Hartwell Lillian A. Hartwell, all of Bedford. Returnable East Cambridge Dec 8. Attorney Edward F. Loughlin of Concord Junction and William Moseley of Boston appear.
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Acton
Bedford
Concord
Maynard
Thomas Henry Mahan
Katharine A. Fenelon
William C. Prout
State St
Boston
Samuel C. Loomer
Clara B. Loomer
Clara A. Hartwell
Edith H. Webber
Clara H. Hartwell
Lillian A. Hartwell
East Cambridge
William
Moseley
Tremont St
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la Grippe
Main Street
H. J. Dwinell
Prop. Maynard
Middlesex
Middlesex Laundry
Parker Street
Agnes Gibbons
Summer St
Main, St
Epert
W. W. Oliver
Candy Kitchen
E. Jones
Concord, Mass
Maynard, Mass
P. J. Schnair
West Acton
Harvey Stone
Dancing
Sreg
Kate Seaborn
Marne
Mildred Aldrich
Charles EB. Latriat, Jr
Lusitania
Christian Gauss
University of Princeton
Dorothy
Borland
County Court News
Faulkner Grain Mills
Geo. H. Reed
South Acton, Mass
The
New England Trust Company
United States
James R. E
Arthur Adams
Frederick W. Allen
Thomas E. Eaton
Edward B. Ladd
Trust Company
Bogton
Austin MacRae
Vancouver
South Acton Coal and Lumber Co
P. Fletcher
South
Motor Boat Motors
Carlisle Bridge
Concord River
North Road
Tel
A. G. Ziegler
Concord Junction, Mass
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