Christmas Holiday Movements Across Concord Junction
A series of short notices records residents visiting relatives in Salem Stow Utica N Y Tem pleton Lynn and Detroit. Capt M J Dee took a vacation from the Reformatory. A town hall junior dance drew locals. Patrick Prendergast's brother John was killed by a train in Bedford on Christmas night. Carol singers led by Edward F Loughlin performed around town Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hall
Salem
Irving Ames
Stow
B. L. Pratt
St. Johnsbury
Elizabeth Snyder
Utica
N. Y
Everett
Monroe
Templeton
M. J. Dee
Town Hall
Mrs. Thurston Day
Roxbury
Everett Colbent
Ernest
Lynn
William McRitchie
Detroit
James Brown
John Prendergast
Patrick Prendergast
Bedford
Allen Chair Co
Howard Barés
Cambridge
William Reilly
Robert, Derby
Benjamin Derby
Edward F. Loughlin
Concord Junction Christmas Season Dwellers Return Home
Long list of local residents visiting relatives and enjoying vacations over Christmas. Dedham, Falmouth, Newton, Hopkinton, Waltham, Worcester, Biltmore NC, Smith College, Tufts Dental, Brown University figures appear. Also mentions Tennis club dance in West Acton and Reformatory Christmas entertainment. John Snow receives engraved store gift amid Concord popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive King
Dedham
Chester Elmes
Falmouth
Alfred Anderson
Harvard
Emma Burng
Newton
Frank Leighton
Hopkinton
Margaret Marshall
Waltham
Mary Wright
Margaret McEachern
Worcester
Harold Shepard
Herbert Shepard
Gertrude Rideout
Biltmore
N. C
Kennan Damon
Ralph H. Damon
Rachael Damon
Smith College
Wendell Ford
Justin W. Ford
Commonwealth Ave
John Snow
Concord
John
Wreck in Freight Yards Causes Derailment
Late Saturday a wreck occurred in the local freight yards when a train backing on the New Haven tracks sideswiped an engine on a siding smashing its side and derailing several cars. The engineer jumped from the cab in time to escape injury and damage was cleared early Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Opening Night at Catholic Club Promises Lively Evening
The Catholic club hosts opening night this Thursday evening with Hon. John F. Fitzgerald of Boston as principal speaker. Refreshments follow, then dancing until 1 am. Admission is by guest ticket only due to limited quarters, with tickets in high premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. F. Fitzgerald
Boston
Christmas Day Mass Rendered by Help of Christians Choir
Leonard's Mass in E flat was performed by the Help of Christians church choir directed by Edward F. Loughlin. Soloists included Miss May Curley Miss Shanhan Miss Mary Christian Laura Curley Miss Agnes O'Grady Miss Rose Reilly Mrs. David Sheehan James Reilly and Edward Loughlin. Ethel Shaughnessy played the organ. Rosa Bowker enjoys Christmas vacation at her parents home on Highland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Help of Christians
Leonard
Edward F. Loughlin
May. Curley
Shanhan
Mary Christian
Laura Curley
Agnes O’grady
Rose Reilly
David Sheehan
James Reilly
Edward Loughlin
Ethel Shaughnessy
Rosa Bowker
Highland St
Special Mass Held for Holy Name Society Members
A special Mass will be celebrated at Help of Christians Church at 7 o'clock for Holy Name Society members who will receive Holy Communion as a group. In the evening the members will ride to Concord in special cars for a union meeting with the Concord and Maynard societies at St Bernard's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Help of Christians Church
Holy Name Society
Concord
Concord and Maynard Societies
St. Bernard’s Church
Hughes Celebrate Christmas at New Main Street Home
Mr and Mrs John Hughes hosted a large family gathering over Christmas at their new Main Street residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Sullivan and family from Washington, Mr and Mrs Thomas Flynn and son from Ashmont, Miss Agnes Devine of Lawrence, and Miss Mildred Gerrity of Ashmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hughes
Main St
Fred Sullivan
Washington
Thomas Flynn
Ashmont
Agnes Devine
Lawrence
Mildred Gerrity
Ashmunt
For Sale Berkshire Boar Thoroughbred
For sale a Berkshire boar in good condition described as thoroughbred. Inquiries directed to C. R. Libby at Commonwealth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R
Libby
Commonwealth Ave
Wage Increase For City Transit Workers In January
Employees of the Interborough Rapid Transit and New York Railways will receive a wage hike starting the week of January 2, boosting annual pay by a total of 370000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interboroue, Rapid Transit Company
New York Railways Company
Rider Rescues Horse After River Crash
Alexander McEachern crossed the Assabet on horseback to save a horse and cart that slid into the river near the Boston harness factory. He swam to the animal, freed the load, and both reached shore safely amid cheering onlookers. saddle lost. No medal or film fame followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Firma
Bifid
Mr. McEachern
Alleys weekly prize winner and turkey roll champions
Thomas Murray won the weekly prize at the alleys with a 134 string. Hugh Connors claimed the turkey roll with three strings totaling 351 and also won another turkey in Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Murray
Hugh Connors
Mr. Connors
Marlboro
Will Notice for Lake Tuttle Estate Acton Mass 1916
Probate Court cites heirs and all interested parties in the estate of Lake Tuttle late of Acton to appear January 17 1916 in Cambridge Middlesex to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Public notice must be published weekly for three weeks and copies mailed to known heirs. Witness Charles J McIntire First Judge.
Administration sought for Stephen D. Hosmer estate
Probate Court Middlesex issues citation for heirs and next of kin to appear December 31 1915 in Cambridge to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted to Edward W Wright of Lowell or other suitable person. Public notice to appear weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise with final publication before court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachucetts Middlesex
Fecite
Stephen
Hosmer
Sunnyvale
California
Middlesex
Edward W. Wright
Lowell
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
East
Charles J. Mclntire
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Almira F. Puffer
Sudbury
Alfred EB. McCreary
Maynard
Probate Court Citation for Francis Hosmer Estate
The Middlesex Probate Court at Cambridge issues a citation to heirs and next of kin of Francis Hosmer late of Acton to show cause why the will and testamentary letters should not be issued to Mary A. Hosmer as executrix without bond. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Acton Enterprise with last notice one day before the January 3, 1916 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Attaw
Francis Hosmer
Acton
Mary A. Hosmer
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charlies J. McIntire
George D. Hubbard
Concord
Elmina D. Hubbard
Notice of Lucy Marhar as Administratrix of Mahar estate
Lucy Marhar appointed administratrix of the estate of John Mahar late of Concord Middlesex County. Creditors must exhibit their claims and debtors pay to Lucy Marhar Adm at 1441 River Street Hyde Park District Boston Massachusetts. December 24 1915. N29 J5 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marhar
John Mahar
Concord
Middlesex
River Street
Hyde Park District
Boston
Mass
Appointment of administrator for George W. Lincoln estate
Notice states Joseph P. Dexter of Holliston Massachusetts is appointed administrator of the George W. Lincoln estate of Maynard Middlesex the administrator has given bond and probate law directs demands against the estate must be shown and debts paid by December 6 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lincoln
Maynard
County of
Middlesex
Joseph P. Dexter
Adm
Probate citations for estates in Middlesex and Concord
The notice cites Alfred E B McCreary as potential administrator for Almira F Puffer of Sudbury and Elmina D Hubbard seeks letters testamentary for George D Hubbard of Concord. It details publication in the Sudbury Enterprise and Concord Enterprise over three weeks and service by mail seven days prior, with court dates in January and December.
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Property in Bedford Massachusetts
Public auction to foreclose a 1914 mortgage on Hartwell Road Bedford Middlesex County two acre parcel with buildings. Sale on January 8 1916 at 3 PM deposit $100 with balance due in ten days after papers at John G Maguire Woburn MA. Bank through Arthur EB Gage treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hanson
Woburn Co-Operative Bank
Middlesex South District
Hartwell Road
Bedford
County of Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Roger W. Brown
Brown
Kathleen PB
Deiil
John G. Maguire
Main Street
Woburn
Maso
Arthur. EB. Gage
Mass
Sudbury Town Meeting Votes Change of Meeting Date
Sudbury voters at the annual town meeting amended Article 3, section 2 of the by laws striking the fourth Monday of March and substituting the first Monday of February for the annual town meeting. The amendment was approved on December 9, 1915, by Attorney General Henry Attwill and attested by the town clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Gerry
Sudbury
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Henry ©. Attwill
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Concord Junction
J. M. Bulger
Grower Shoe
E. C. Skuffers
H. J. Hansen
Walden Street
P. O
A. G. Ziegler
Concord Junction, Mass
George G. Keith
Concord Jot
Tel. Co
Medow and Silverman
W. W. Oliver
Concord Jct
Helen Douglas
Miss Douglas
Brown University
Union Church
Eric Judge
Samuel Heyman
Thomas Ryan
Wreckin ‘Freight
Alexander McEachern
G. Washington
Delaware
Alexander MecEachern
Lake Tuttle
Luke H. Tuttle
Etters
Jim
Acton’ Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
W. E. Rogers
Concord Real Estate
Jeredith & Grew
Congress St
Arthur B. Brooks
Sudbury Rd
Qrop
Ben J. F. Murray
M.D
Beacon St
Rogers
Register
Lucy Marhar
Concord Jet
Samuel Armstrong
Holliston
Sudbury Enterprise
Maurice McWalter Atty
Mags
Henry W. Hanson
Kathleen
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