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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1917

Page

9

Eagles 7 Feet Long Killed on Hartford Farm

A bald eagle attacked and killed a pig on George Hartford's farm Monday. The bird stood seven feet from tip to tip when measured, then the owner shot it after being threatened. State Fish and Game officials note killing eagles is illegal. no action will be taken. Deputy Edward Backus suspects inland winds carried the eagle from the coast after a recent storm.

George Hartford Edward Backus Ayer Fish’ and Game ‘Commission Connors Backus

Christmas Day Musical Program At Sacred Heart

Rev John J Mc Hugh pastor leads Christmas mass program with a children’s choir at 8 30 and the regular choir at 10 36, A A Hilferty organist directs mass in honor of the Sacred Heart with duets by Genevieve Coughlin and Mrs James Donahue and a Gloria trio featuring Wm P Scully Harland Powers and Hilferty. Irene O’Donnell and Agnes Keerns sing in the credia with Genevieve Coughlin as soloist. A mixed quartet includes O’Donnell Scully and A A Pea. offertory features Scully. Benediction duo by Coughlin and James Parrell. vespers later by the full choir.

John J. McHugh A. A. Hilferty Stig Rowan Kyrie Elyson Genevieve Coughlin James Donahue Wm.p. Scully Harland Powers A. A Hilferty Irene O'Donnell Agnes Keérns Genevieve'Coughlin Sealng Miss Coughlin James ‘Parrell

Maynard Grange Elects Officers At Local Meeting

At the Middlesex Central Pomona annual meeting in Waltham on May daynard Grange elected Mrs. Gilbert M. Hawkes as pianist Mrs Irvin Howe as lecturer and Irvin Howe as gatekeeper. Other members present included Herbert Martin and Miss Louise Dortee. The state Grange meeting in Worcester featured four Maynard Grange members and a newly elected state officer addressed the Wal tham gathering with a banquet at Odd Fellows hall.

Middlesex Central Pomona Waltham Maynard Grange Gilbert M. Hawkes Irvin Howe Herbert Martin Louise Dorntee Seen Harry Middlesex Odd Fellows Hall

Thanksgiving Guests and Local News Likely Missed

Thanksgiving activities were not printed due to late arrival. Emma Taylor visited sister Mrs Stephen Heston at Milbury over the weekend. Mrs Joseph Glickman of Waltham Street reported relatives in Halifax suffered major property damage but escaped with a jury.

Emma Taylor Stephen Heston Milbury Joseph Glickman Waltham St Halifax

Farce Comedy Staged by Maynard Grange Members

Maynard Grange held a meeting in the I O O F hall and staged a two act farce A Suit of Livery directed by Dorcas society. Amateur cast including Herbert Douglas Arthur Sullivan Clarence Sharpe Leo Comeau Enery H Hayward Mrs Egbert Farrington and several others delighted the audience with the lively performance.

Grange Maynard Grange I. O. O. F. Hall Dorcas Society Herbert Douglas Farrington Arthur ‘Sullivan Clarence Sharpe Leo Comeau

Local Schools Donated to Belgian Relief Drive

Schools contributed 112.15 dollars to relief work plus 23.21 from Bancroft school for Belgium children and 3.10 from Na fcn making a total of 138.46 dollars. A delegation from here attended Hudson lodge of Elks banquet in Hudson Tuesday evening.

Bancroft School Belgium Nafcn Hudson Halifax Fund Pupila Teac Maynard Halifax Os Nason Main St Wallace St. School Sullivan Bass Wilmot Hayward Bishop Bancroft

Advisory board aids Maynard registrants in draft questionnaire process

Registrants in Maynard are urged to study the 16 page draft questionnaire as the advisory board, with lawyers and volunteers, holds nightly sessions in Haynes hall to assist. About 600 registrants are expected to receive forms in the next 20 days, with many awaiting the last minute rush.

Maynard Ssessors Haynes Hall Selection Board Exemption Board A. B. McCleary James J. Ledgard George Smith Howard A. Wilson Robert Lester Leslie Sims C.J. Lynch F. E. Sanderson Ayer

Wants More Candy Private Harold Sheridan Letter Home

Private Harold Sheridan of Company D, 104th WW SInt writes from Somewhere in France to his brother Ralph. He thanks for letters and Lena and Jack’s package, asks for more candy and tobacco, complains about Bull Durham, and mentions reading enterprise ads given to Ed Ledgard.

Harold Sheridan Co. D WW. S France Ralph Lena Jack Durham Ed Ledgard

Fragmentary note about violence and threats

The readable text contains a violent note urging death to stop rivals and a request to ignite something and send more ammunition or threats, indicating threatening intent and potential violence.

Mrs Kenneth Damien undergoes appendicitis operation

Mrs Kenneth Damien of Brooks Street had a successful appendicitis operation Saturday at New England Baptist Hospital Roxbury. Friends report she is recovering well. Miss Dora Fletcher assists at Elson studio in Concord. Rodney Mclver and George Coggs performed at a Concord Grange entertainment, with Coggs on piano. Roland Macurda of Waltham visits Wilder. F E Taylor Co prints The Voice Concord High School.

Kenneth Damien Brooks St New England Baptist Rodney Mclver George Coggs Concord Grange Concord Mr. Mclver Harry’ Lauder Mr. Coggswell Roland Macurda Walthant Wilder. X. Macurda Linden‘st Phe F.E Taylor Co the Voice Concord High

Officers Chosen at Agaahet Council Meeting

At the annual meeting the Agaahet council elected for the ensuing year Regent John Sunderland and William Millington as members. Also elected were Manuel Taylor secretary and George He collector, Fred Axford treasurer, Wil Lord chaplain, Orin Fowler guide, Tim Buckley sentry, and trustees James Coughlin and Aquilla.

Agaahet Council R. A John Sunderland William Millington Cmanuel Taylor Geor Fred. Axford Treas Prick’. Sullivan Wil Lord Orin Fowler Thomes A. Sweeney Tim Buckley Thomas Dy James Coughlin Aquilla

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