Maynard youths in glass-breaking spree face court
At the Concord District Court four Finnish residents of Maynard were charged with drunkenness and malicious destruction of private property after a 1.30 am spree. John Maki and John Shaki pleaded guilty to drunkenness. Bail set at $2000. others held in Maynard lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Dee
Main Street
Concord District Court
Maynard
Pati m Nick
Driscoll
Charles Darwm
John Maki
John Shaki
M. Hakkala
Jakey
Maynard Manager Aims for Saturday K of C Basketball
Maynard manager Mahoney of the Knights of Columbus basketball team plans to book a hall for a Saturday night game versus Cambridge or Arlington K of C at Pastime of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoney
K. of C
Caabridge
Arlington K
Pastimie
Private Dennis O Connell to be buried with full military honors
The body of Dennis F. O Connell a soldier who died in France is expected home soon for burial. He served with a hospital corps and is the son of Jeremiah and the late Mrs O Connell of Cambridge. Frank J. Demars Post arranged to honor him with a solemn requiem mass at St Bridget's if arrival is in the morning. If later, the body will lie in state at the Legion hall with a guard of honor before burial in St Bridget's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis F. O'Connell
France
Jeremiah O'Connell
Cambridge
Honora Murphy
High.st
Maynard
P. H. Murphy
O'Connell
Catherine Ryder
Caribou
Frank J. Demars
St Bridget’s Church
Legion Hall
St. Bridget's Cemetery
New York
Sudbury Notables and School Schedule This Week
Myron Lawin is improving after his recent illness. Grade schools close for Christmas vacation while the high school remains in session this week. Neal Roach, formerly in charge of the Centre railroad station, now works at the tower station in Framingham. His family stays in Sudbury for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Lawin
Neal Roach
Tower Station
Framingham
Puritan Service At Memorial Church Draws Attentive Crowd
The Puritan service at Memorial church was largely attended and well carried out. Pilgrim costumes and candlelit auditorium with sentinels outside created a peaceful historic mood as worshippers recalled a past era. For sale Stoves first class condition no longer needed due to steam heat installation. Bargain. 1 Main St Concord Tel 150 R. d22-2t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Church
Main St
Concord
Pilgrim Origins and the Mayflower Skipper Debate
Historians like Azell Ames question the Mayflower captaincy linking Capt. Thomas Jones to the Pilgrim voyage. Some argue a plot with Sir Ferdinando Gorges to place Pilgrims beyond the Virginia grant, with Cape Cod as a strategic detour. Master Jones identity remains unclear though Christopher Jones is cited by some scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azell Ames
Thomas Jones
Hudson
Holland
Jones
Massachusetts Histories Society
Christopher Jones
Virginia
Cape Cod
London Virginia Company
Brabham Tests Colored Cotton Varieties for Savannah Exchange
A. W. Brabhim submits four colored cotton samples to Savannah Cotton Exchange including light brown dark brown light green and dark green. He claims years of work aim to produce more colors and even black by crossing with blue tinted seeds sent by a botanist. He mentions Luther Burbank’s offer of a million for black cotton and plans to continue experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brabhim
Cotton Exchange of
Savannah
Taedia
STANDARD BREEDS OF FOWLS FOR FARMERS CHOICE
Poultry experts advise selecting standard American breeds by purpose and locality. Laying breeds like Leghorn and Minorca, meat breeds such as Brahma and Cornish, and general purpose types led by Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Red and Orpington offer varied traits. Standard-bred flocks reproduce true to type and suit farms better than non standard stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Rock, Wyan
Minorca
Rhode Island
Wyandotte
Orpington
Plymouth Rock
United States Department of Agriculture
Make Progress With Fowls in Breeding Selection
Poultry breeders should select top individuals as breeders rather than breeding from the entire flock. Emphasizing quality stock improves progress whether for show table or egg production.
Compel Fowls to Exercise in Henhouses
Instructions for keeping poultry healthy by providing a thick litter of straw hay or leaves in henhouses to allow grain feeding and exercise. When birds are confined to house or house and yard exercise is needed to maintain health.
War impressions shared at Civics Federation talk
Charles F. Conner of Marlboro spoke at the Civics Federation meeting in the G. A. R. hall Tuesday night. He gave a fine and interesting story of his impressions of war torn France, followed by a collage enjoyed at the close of the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics Federation
G. A. R. Hall
Charles F. Conner
Marlboro
France
William Stone Gravely Ill in Sudbury
In Sudbury William Stone is described as very low with no hope of recovery. A note mentions Frank Hadley enjoying a trip to Washington, D.C., starting Saturday. A marriage is reported between Miss Grace Webber and Lloyd Brown connected to the tea room at John Pearmain's on the State road. Sunday services at the Methodist church had good attendance with sermons and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stone
Frank Hadley
Washington, D.C
Grace Webber
Lloyd ‘Brown
John Pearmain
State Road
Pretty South Sudbury Wedding Unites Miss Eaton And Mr Goodnow
Miss Dorothy Helen Eaton and Charles Frederic Goodnow Jr wed at the bride’s home in South Sudbury on Saturday forenoon. Rev Hoyle officiated. only immediate families attended. The couple plan to reside with the groom’s parents as they begin married life in Fryebury and South Sudbury.
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South Sudbury
Dorothy Helen Eaton
Charles Frederic Goodnow Jr
Mr Hoyle
Memorial Church
Miss Eaton
Frederic N.eaton
Sudbury
Mr Goodnow
C. F. Goodnow
Fryebury
Goodnow
Pleasant surprise party honors Mrs Brackett
Forty five neighbors and townspeople gathered Saturday evening for Mrs Charles Brackett’s birthday. She expected a Red Cross meeting and was surprised by the large turnout. Two Wallace Nutting pictures were presented as part of the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brackett
Red Cross
Wallace Nutting
Acton Center Notes and Congregational Church Events
Miss Helen Wood returns from Proctor Vermont as nurse on vacation. Mrs Margaret Rouillard visits relatives in Westford and Chelmsford. T T Baxter’s son and wife were weekend guests. Rev Donel of Boston preached at the Congregational church. Mr and Mrs J S White tour with sons Richard and Leonard from New York. D White and wife of Chicago visit. Boston Post Santa Claus collection at Centre School raises 8.15 to fund Christmas tree for children. Acton Grange held a meeting with four past masters present and plans Dec 28 party with music and dancing featuring Littleton Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Wood
Proctor, Vt
Margaret Rouillard
Westford
Chelmsford
T. T. Baxter
Donel
Boston
Congregational
J.S. White
Richard
New York
Leonard
D. White
Chicago
Ill
Boston Post
Centre School
Congregational Church
Acton Grange
Littleton Grange
Church Aid Society Fair Charms With Seasonable Entertainment
The Church Aid society held a December 16 fair and entertainment with popular tables for food led by Mrs H F Tuttle and Mrs H F Robbins, fancy table run by Miss Mary Pickard and Mrs H L Tuttle, candy by Miss Ella Miller and Mrs C B E Smith, grab bag overseen by Mrs Doolittle, and a piano program by Miss Starbuck aided by Miss Lillian Smith. The event drew a good audience and featured Christmas greens decorating the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Aid Society
H. F. Tuttle
H. F. Robbins
Mary Pickard
H. L. Tuttle
Ella Miller
C. BE. Smith
Arthur Wayne
Doolittle
Starbuck
Lillian Smith
Boston
Public Schools Closed For Two Weeks In West Acton
Local item notes public schools in West Acton are closed for two weeks. It also lists several individuals ill or recovering, mentions a Christmas visit, a relief fund event, and family travel for the holidays. Dec 18 marks the 54th event in the ongoing note sequence.
Birthday Observance for William H Teele Ends With Charity
A family gathering and bountiful dinner were held for William H Teele with proceeds designated to aid medical missionary women abroad. O B Preston plans a three month stay at Fairhaven with his sister Mrs Millard while her daughter Mrs Alice Valley and Mr Valley travel to Canada and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Teele
O. B. Preston
Fairhaven
Mrs Millard
Mra
Alice Valley
Mr Valley
Canada
California
Sheriff Sale of Bedford Property Registered under Jessie Yates
Public auction to be held January 25, 1921 at 9 a.m. at 293 West Emerson Street Melrose Middlesex County Massachusetts. The estate in Bedford formerly of Jessie Yates deceased December 11 1920 is listed under Certificate 9945 and Land Court Registration No. 0045 with two mortgages to George S Peavy and Middlesex Coal and Grain Company. The property description references plan by H S Adams dated December 8 1915 and recorded in Land Court records Book 65 Page 93.
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West Emerson Street
Melrose
Middlesex
Jessie Yates
Bedford
County of Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Ernest
Yates
Land Court
George
Peavy
Middlesex South
Middlesex Coal & Grain Company
Peter Kelly
William G. Hartwell
Hartwell
H. S. Adams
C. B
The
Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds
Herbert C. Glackmer
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Johnston Music
Darrand
Distasio
John Aaronson
Distasio’s Pure Food
Mass
Tel
Squire Sausage
Naples
Bacon
Squire Ham
C. H. Persons
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
Mrs
Anderson & Son
Concord Grocers
eVvvezae
Dennis O'Connell
Puritan Service
America
P.O. B
Lowell Road
Macone Bros
C. F. Conner
Louis Peel
Optometris
Iad
Acton Center
West Acton
R. Burroughs
B. B. Coolidge
Charles Dudley
Margaret Hall
Wellesley College
Myram Chaffin
D. Cram
Cerand Ct
Moulton
H. I. Judkins
Ae Bible School
European Relief Fund
A. H. Knowlton
Bernice
Emma R. A. Reid, Jr
Waltham Hospital
Sheriff's Sale
Middlesex, Sr
A. D
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