Local Social Notes Include Births and Visits
C W O Dowds house on Crescent Cave nearing completion. Mrs George Hill convalescing from laryngitis. Miss Margaret Simonds and Miss Straw visited friends in Con. Miss Olive Hosmer of Concord visited Bedford friends. Mr and Mrs William H Kelley celebrate birth of a daughter Jan 25. Mr and Mrs Gugliette of Boston visited Albani. Frances Whiton hosted birthday tea for nine on Fletch Ave. Dorothy Thaxter hosted birthday gathering. Large crowd attended a “The Merry Girls” event at the town hall Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. O'Dowd
Crescent Cave
George Hill
Margaret Simonds
Miss Straw
Con
Olive Hosmer
Concord
Bedford Friends
William H. Kelley
Gugliette
Boston
C. D. Albani Durie
Frances Whiton
Fletchave
Dorothy Thaxter
Ornoon
Annual Concert and Ball for Carmen's Union at Lexington Hall
The Carmen's union Div 5 M & St Ry Co plans an annual concert and ball at Lexington town hall on Monday evening February 21. Free cars will run to Arlington Heights Waltham and Woburn for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen's Union
Town Hall
Lexington
Ford
Arlington Heights
Waltham d Woburn
Cambridge Youths Arrested for Bicycle Larceny
Two Cambridge youths were arrested for larceny on Tuesday January 27. One bike was stolen from the YMCA rooms at Central Square Cambridge and the other from Elihu Loomis’s residence in Bedford. The property was recovered and returned to the owners. The boys were sent to Cambridge Police Department Station 2 for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Tusday
Central Sq
Elihu Loomis
Bedford
Cambridge Police Dept
Bedford Growth Outpaces 1910 Census
Bedford shows formal growth over five years with current population 1365, a net gain of 134. Males 608 and females 672. The 1910 census listed Lincoln at 1310, up 135 in 11 years, indicating similar growth rates for both towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lincoln
Fire at Carlisle Destroys Farm Storehouse
A Wednesday evening blaze at Captain H. W. Wilson’s Carlisle estate drew many locals from Bedford. Concord firefighters saved most of the property, with the loss limited to a large hay and farm implement storage building. Estimated damage near $2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wilson
Carlisle
Bedford
Concord Fire Department
Local Concord notices and community happenings summary
Concord reports show Musketaquid council installation planned for Wednesday evening. Grace and Helen Hunt visited at their brother’s Allston home. A sidewalk is being built from Sewell residence to Liberty street. Mrs Celia Stone missed work at W A Stevens store due to illness. Elizabeth Jones recovered enough to visit Sign of the Kettle Kitchen. William Brennan entered two French bulldog pups at a Lynn dog show and won first prizes. A chimney fire at Mrs Henry Brooks on Fairhaven road caused no damage. Twenty Concord Odd Fellows attended the Associated Five meeting in Maynard. Concord Lodge will host next. The Odd Fellows hall at Association Hall Concord Junction drew many locals Friday night. A full Concord Junction report appears in the Maynard columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musketaquid Council
R. A
Grace
Helen Hunt
Allston
Sewell
Monument St
Liberty St
Celia Stone
W. A. Stevens
Elizabeth Jones
William Brennan
Lynn
Henry Brooks
Fairhaven Rd
Concord
Associated Five
Maynard
Concord Lodge
Odd Fellows
Association Hall
Concord Junction
Junction
Basket of Gifts at Mrs Shepard's Party
A group of 20 friends gathered at Mrs Thomas Todd Jr’s home on Main Street to honor Mrs George Shepard. They played games and held a musical contest based on nursery rhymes with two prizes, and Eva Stevens won the best composition and received a gift basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shepard
Thomas Todd Jr
Main St
Advertised Letters List Names Recipients
A list of names appears as advertised mail recipients including Dr John Grovard James Jackson W Vosburgh Miss Bessie Brooks Miss Celia Coppinger Mrs Ella Mobbs Towzey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grovard
James Jackson
W. Vosburgh
Bessie Brooks
Celia Coppinger
Ella Mobbs Towzey
Fire in Carlisle barn endangers home and outbuildings
A Carlisle residence reported a barn fire on Wilson Place. Fire crews arrived in record time but the original barn was destroyed and nearby structures including the residence and a large barn were at risk. Loss could reach fifty thousand dollars if the fire spread. chemicals helped save the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Place
Carlisle
Waldo Wilson
Concord Woman's Club Hosts Opera Talk by Havrah Hubbard
The Concord Mass Woman's Club met with Mrs. Leslie Moore presiding. Havrah Hubbard of the Boston Opera Co. discussed Die Meistersinger illustrated on piano by Wm. J. Weston. Hubbard, a favored guest, drew hearty praise and a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havrah Hubbard
Boston Opera Co
Woman's Club
Concord Mass. Woman’s Club
Leslie Moore
Henry F. ‘Smith, Jr
Wm. J. Weston
Concord
Weston
Town Hall Dance Draws Big Out of Town Crowd
A Saturday night Town Hall dance drew about 300 dancers with many travelers from Boston Brookline Milton and Framingham. Guests were welcomed by Mrs Wainwright Hoar and Bradford. Kranrick of Boston provided music. Pre dances featured dinners and punch. A follow up dance is planned for February 26 by the organizing committee led by Mrs Bradford Mrs Hoar Mrs Wainwright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. L. Braford
Arthur Brooks
Sherman Hoar
Eleanor Johnson
Mary Parker
Rosamond Porter
Alfred Redfield
Henry Thompson
Robert Wainwright
Town Hall
Boston
Brookline
Milton
Framingham
Robert Warner
Harry Brown
Frederick Austin
Kranrick
Wainwright
Hoar
Bradford
Hyland
Orchestra of
Noble
Melvin Watson
Watson
Sting A. Bean
Bean
Concord
Maynard
John P. Allen
John W. Raymond
Ottie W. Metcalf
Murdock McLeod
Silas A. Bean
Burleigh Pratt
Peter H. Bullock
Daniel A. Lakin
John D. Wilson
William A. Whitney
Rodney ©. Pratt
Adelbert Messer
Trinitarian Church Invites Public to Feb 8 Meeting
The Brotherhood of the Trinitarian Congregational church invites the community to attend its next meeting on February 8 at 8 oclock at the Trinitarian church. The speaker will be Dr. Puddefoot of Boston, a noted church speaker and field secretary of the local Home Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the Trinitarian Congregational Church
Trinitarian Church
Dr. Puddefoot
Boston
Puddefoot
Sata
Canada
United States
Ean Home Missionary Society
M S Davis Harness Maker Shoemakers at Maynard
M S Davis harness maker and shoe repairing service advertised in Maynard at 35 Nason Street offering neat and prompt work. Local tradesman promotes reliable repair and hardware for harnesses and footwear.
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Nason St
Maynard
Close Out Stock At Harness and Horse Furnishings Store
Finigan and Magurn have purchased the store formerly run by George Hopkins and began a rapid clearance sale. All stock is marked to move, with many items below cost as they convert the shop into a top class harness and horse furnishing establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Finigan
A. A. Magurn
George W. Hopkins
Finigan
Boston
Walden Hall
Mr. Magurn
Costume Party at Trinity Parish House Honors Harold Cabot
Mrs Chilton Cabot hosted a masquerade for her son Harold in Trinity parish house Saturday evening. Guests wore Algerian Spanish and many colorful costumes including Red Cross nurse and Mexican outfits. Ruth Allen played piano and Earl Randall drums from 7:30 to 11 with Leap Year dances for 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilton Cabot
Harold
Trinity
Algiers
Pierrette
Red Cross
Ruth Allen
Earl Randall
Belgian Aid Founder to Speak in Concord on Belgian Suffering
Viscomtesse de Rancougne, founder of Belgian Aid, will address Concord in English about life under fire in Belgium. She will describe soldiers in trenches and hospitals, destitute families, and show lantern slides. Event at town hall Wednesday Feb 9 at 8 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscomtesse de Rancougne
Belgium
Town Hall
Merchants Want Change in Picture Show Night
Local business men petition to move the picture show run by Company I from Saturday to another night. They say Saturday draws shoppers away from milldam stores and harms weekly sales, while still praising the film quality. The move would help merchants without harming the show's presence or profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Milldam
State Armory
Early Concord Business Figures Remembered By George W Hopkins
Concord's longtime merchant George W Hopkins recalls early local businessmen in a 40 year span. Names include John Brown operator of a dry goods shop, Buttrick and Pratt grocers, Lorne Tower tailor, Jonas Hastings shoe dealer, Doc Reynolds druggist, Damon Foster general store, Little Davis paper hanger, Perkins dry goods, J C Sanborn dealer, Walcott and Holden grocers, Alvin Pratt gunsmith, and Nathan Derby butcher. None of these early merchants remain in Concord today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
George W. Hopkins
Mainst
Enterprise
John Brown
Kent
Buttrick & Pratt
Richardson
Lorne Tower
Jonas Hastings
J. C. Sanborn
Vanderhoof
Walcott & Holden
Walcott
Alvin Pratt
Nathan Derby
Rebekah Whist Party Draws Winona Social Crowd
The social whist party at G. A. R. hall Saturday night, hosted by the Winona Rebekah lodge, drew a good attendance. Souvenirs were awarded to Dr. Hall Staples, Richard Downs, Hazel Coolidge, and Mrs. Will Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Hall Staples
Richard Downs
Hazel Coolidge
Will Lawrence
Local Post Office Duties Affected by Ill Health
Mrs Henry E Warner and Mrs Robert L Warner are listed with ticket info. Tickets at Miss Houghton's or from the committee. Henry Murray, due to ill health, cannot attend to duties at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Warner
Robert L. Warner
Henry Murray
Local Social Notes and Weekend Visits Highlight Town
Miss Viola Russell stayed with friends for the weekend while Miss Helen Danehy of Cambridge visited Miss Florence King. A Concord Sunday forum drew many locals, and Miss Dorothy Babcock of Somerville stayed with her sister Mrs. W. B. Goddard. Thomas W. Ryan, Pric Judge and Samuel Heyman take a mid year MIT break, Frank Leighton displayed a pansy found outside January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Russell
Helen Danehy
Cambridge
Florence King
Concord
Dorothy Babcock
Somerville
W. B. Goddard
Thomas ‘W. Ryan
Pric
Samuel Heyman
Catholic Club Whist Party This Friday at Warner Hall
A whist party under Catholic club auspices will be held in Warner Hall next Friday evening. Tea will be served and dancing will follow the whist. A large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Hall
Reverend Rollason to Preach at Union Church
On Sunday February 6 Rev Herbert D Rollason will preach as a candidate for the pastorate at Union Church. All friends are invited to attend and hear him. A midweek prayer meeting hosted largely by young people is held every Tuesday evening with invitations extended to strangers and all visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert D. Rollason
Union Church
Local figures named in the affair details
The record names five individuals Melvin Watson John P Allen Ottie W Metcalf Alfred Small and Murdock McLeod as the principal parties involved in the affair. Their roles and the exact nature of the affair are not specified in the provided excerpt.
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Melvin Watson
John P. Allen
Ottie W. Metcalf
Alfred Small
Murdock McLeod
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Sidney E. McCleary
Vermont
Santos
Ceylon
M.S. Davis
David A. Baldwin
Billen T. Emerson
George S. Keyes
Edward Gu, Parker
M. B. L. Bradford
Julia Coburn
W. Delaney Howe
Edward A. New
Rebekah Whist Party
Frank Leighton
P. W. White
Telephone
Main Street
Concord, Mass
John A. Finigan
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