Barker Wins Case Over Fees From Williams Estate
A federal jury awarded Mrs Ida L Barker $6622 in a suit against Elizabeth Reed as executrix of the Charles J Williams estate. Barker, widow of Dr Frank Barker, claimed $19 398 for nursing services during Williams illness at her home. The trial before Judge Lowell lasted about two hours.
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NCORD
Federal District
Ida. L. Ker
Con
Sister Reed
New York
Charles J. Williams
Joncord
Barker
Franker
Williams
Concord State Guard Vet Association Banquet at Colonial Tonight
The Concord State Guard Vet Association holds a banquet and social gathering at the Colonial tonight. Sr, Thompson Blood of Con Junction is listed as the entertainer for the event.
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Concord State Guard Vet Association
Thompson Blood of Con Junction
Maynard Town Officers Election Focuses on Civil Service Issue
Maynard voters head to polls on Feb 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to elect town officers amid two key referendums. The Civil Service Act would place police chief and permanent force under its rules, while a second referendum asks consent for non alcoholic beverage sales. The ballot lists incumbents, independents, and a rare husband wife pair on the ticket.
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Maynard
Board of Health
of Poor
Frank S. Binks
Edwin Carlton
John C. King
Board of
C. King
Board of Assessors
Republcan
Harry Frye
Albert J. Mullin
John O'Leary
John J. Higgins
Franklin A. Perkins
Perking
Higgins
Frank J. Demars
A. Mark Newton
Thomas King
Mr King
Board of Overseers
Thomas Wright
James Mahoney
Water Commission
John Lawton
Lena McCleary
Alfred McCleary
Guyer Wowler
Frank E. Sanderson
George G. Gutteridge
W. H. Mann
Robert Lester Jr
Civil Service Act
Police Department
P. J. Sullivan
Selectman
Civil Service
Ane
Selectmen
M. Sullivan
Board of Selectmen
Tee
Driscoll
Referendum Backing Civil Service Act for Police
The piece asserts strong support for adopting the Civil Service Act for police officers. It notes ample provisions for disciplining or removing any officer found lax in duty after a hearing.
Emerson Hospital Host Details and Army Association Update
John A Brown of Monument Street is home from Emerson Hospital recovering after surgery. Lieut Col George H Chase named to the executive committee of the Association of the Army of the United States at Los Angeles. Emerson Hospital in Concord to host a talk on ongoing work with a home talent play directed by Mrs Hans W Mifer.
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John A. Brown
Monument Street
Emerson Hospital
George H. Chase
Association of the Army of the United Sates
Los Angeles
Cal
Ella Orr
Concord
Sean Gale
Hans W. Mifer
Sunshine bag cheers shut in Marie Early
Miss Marie Early confined to home with infantile paralysis receives a sunshine bag containing twenty four gifts from neighborhood friends. The gesture brings cheer and helps pass time as she slowly improves and friends await her return to school and social life.
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Marie
O F A Social Dance Planned for Feb 5
The committee of arrangements for the O F A social dance under Concord Lodge No 212 O OF in Association Hall look forward to a successful affair. Hibbard’s Orchestra of Lowell will provide the music and a record attendance is expected. The committee includes Ralph Gerow V S chairman, George A Hodgdon, Frank S Walker, Henry Hawley Jr, Kennan Damon, Frank Hood, Edwin Edwardsen.
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Concord Lodge No
Association Hall
Hibbards Orchestra
Lowell
Ralph Gerow
V. S
George A Hodgdon
Frank S. ‘Walker
Henry Hawley, Jr
Kennan Damon
Frank ‘Hood
Edwin Edwardsen
World peace urged at national conference
Major General John F. O’Ryan argues wars stem from perpetual war organization and peace requires organizing for peace. The piece notes broad support for peace efforts and highlights the Christian Science Peace Plan with a Monitor feature set for February 12 summarizing congressional status.
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Washington
John F. O’ryan
27Th
Christian Science Peace Plan
Christian Science Monitor
Congress
Sudbury Postmaster Henry W Way Dies at 72
Henry Warren Way longtime Sudbury resident and former postmaster dies at his late home after weeks of illness. He was 72 and served as postmaster 12 years. survived by widow Carrie B Way, three sons Charles H Joseph B Archie A and daughter Edna Way Tintor. Funeral at 11:30 a.m. at home, burial in Wood Lawn Cemetery.
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Sudbury
Henry Warren Way
R., Way
Carrie B. Way
Charles H
Board of Selectmen
Joseph B
Archie A
Malden
Edna Way Tintor
Woodlawn Cemetery
Skating Rink on Playground Flooded Again
The skating rink on the playground was flooded again on Tuesday, disrupting activities and prompting maintenance checks. No injuries reported.
Former First Lady Herbert J White Dies at 55
Mrs. Herbert J. White longtime Maynard resident died at her Northeastern home Friday June 24 from heart trouble at age 55. Her husband once managed the Jersey Butter Co in this town.
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Herbert J. White
Maynard
Northeastern
Jersey Butter Co
Miss Emma Kelley longtime Wells Avenue resident dies at 82
Miss Emma Kelley daughter of William and Jane Merrill Kelley died Friday morning at the home of her nieces Misses Helen M. and Emma W. Kelley whom she had been visiting since last summer. She had lived in East Boston recently and private funeral services were held at Hubbard Street home with Rev. Dr. Gail Cleland officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery Everett. WANTED In Concord a home for an 11 year old boy attending high school. Apply Miss Colburn 24 Mt Vernon St Boston Mass Tel Playmarket
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Emma Kelley
William and
Jane Merrill Kelley
Wells Avenue
Helen M
Emma W. Kelley
Kelley
Boston
Hubbard Street
Gail’ Cleland
Woodlawn
Everett
Concord
Worldwide leaders mobilize in great campaign to end war
Senate and House supporters publish plans while army navy officials and civic religious leaders worldwide share views as forces are enlisted in a global effort to end warfare.
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Senate
House
Army
Navy
Missess Spinney to Leave for Seattle Trip
Evelyn and Lillian Spinney plan an extended trip to Seattle Washington leaving Thursday. Local actions include a ban on coasting on Massachusetts avenue for safety. Mrs agene Whitcomb of Lunenan and Mrs Clark G Durkee are noted.
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Evelyn
Lillian Spinney
Seattle
Washington
Massachusetts Ave
Agene Whitcomb
Lunenaan
Clark G. Durkee
Rachael Haynes
Leominster
Robert Morrison
New York
Bereavement Thanks From Berglaind Family
The Edward E. Berglaind family expresses appreciation for acts of kindness and beautiful floral tributes offered during their recent bereavement.
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Edward E. Berglaind
Advt
South Acton Club Meeting Notes and Local Notices
A South Acton report records a Body Guard Lunch Box Club meeting held Monday with 10 girls in attendance. A lunch was served by Tucker and Mildred Fullon. Miss Gene Fletcher visited her parents Mr and Mrs J P Fitcher over the weekend. Church notices announce a Christian Endeavor prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 and a Sunday service at the usual time. The Ladies Social Circle plans to meet with Nore Barket on Thursday.
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Body Guard
Es ‘Tucker
Mildred Fullon
Gene Fletcher
J. P. Fitcher
Christian Endeavor
Noe Barket
Concord Junction Birth Announcement for Dee Son
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dee of Springfield welcomed a baby boy born last week. Mrs. Dee is the former Miss Helen King of this town.
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Richard Dee
Springfield
Dee
Helen King
Cherished Invitation To Lexington Centennial
Aaron J. Fletcher, a G A R veteran from So Acton, recalls a preserved invitation to Lexington’s Centennial Grand Levee and Ball on April 19, 1876. A committee included Charlies C. Goodwin Frank V. Butters Loring V. Muzzey George C. Davis George O. Smith Augustus E. Scott. Fletcher at 41 remains active and plans to attend the 150th anniversary celebration this year.
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Lexington
Aaron J. Fletcher
G. A. Rf
Acton
Charlies C. Goodwin
Frank V. Butters
Loring v. Muzzey
George C. Davis
George O. Smith
Augustus E. Scott
Me. Pletcher
Poetry Musing on Being a Might Have Been
A fragmentary reflection contrasts a could be with a might have been. The speaker values a certain certainty over risk, noting a distant might have been is less real than a past or present identity. The tone is contemplative and concise.
Maynard Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers at Masonic Hall
Maynard hosts a joint installation for Legion Auxiliary and Legion members at the Masonic hall. State and county officials presided with Misa Annie Manion and Dennis Haverty aiding. A program of musical solos, dancing, and a large supper followed sea of officers and guests.
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Maynard
J. de- Mars Pos
A. L
Legion Auxiliary
Masonic Hall
Misa Annie Manion
Waltham State
Legion Auxliary
Dennis Haverty
Fitchirg
State Department
Legion
Edward Carey
Framingham
Middlesex County
O. 3.Fowler
Robert White
Ann. Coulter
Margaret Sweeney
James Sheridan
Elleanor
Congregational Church
Richard Hilferty
Ruth Hull
Thomas King
Bernard Greene
Sigman
Isabelle Annis
Marion Jones
Robert Sheridan
Louie Evers
Edward Ledgard
Legionnaires
Concord and Lexington plan half dollar for sesquicentennial
Concord and Lexington officials plus Judge Ott Keyes and Hallie C Blake outline a 160th anniversary half dollar for the Concord fight. The coin features the Minute Man and the Old Belfry Lexington with inscriptions. Banks will hold deposits, coins sold at 50 cents with possible premium to fund celebration expenses.
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Concord
Lexington
Ott Keyes
Hallie C. Blake
Mint
United States of America
Lexington-Concord
Lexington Trust Companies
Concord leader appointed Metropolis Committee chair
W L Wheeler of Nine Acre Corner Concord was named chairman of the Metropolital Committee of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau at a Boston meeting. He backed a bill requiring seed packages of 10 pounds or more to show germination percentage and weed seed content. The measure won support from C S Jensess of the Market Garden Association and Agriculture Department officials.
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W. L. Wheeler
Nine Acre Corner
Concord
Metropoll
Massachusetts Farm Bureau of Registration
Boston
Wheeler
Department of Agriulture
State House
C. $. Jensess
The
Market Garden Association
Department of Agriculture
Birth Recorded for Mrs Mabel Stuart's New Son
A son was born to Mrs Mabel Stuart on Monday morning, adding a newborn to the family.
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Mabel Stuart
Mrs Stowes Bequests Publicized In Concord Society Support
The will of Elizabeth Brown Stowe who died at nearly 98 leaves $1000 to the Silent Fund of Concord and $1000 to Emerson Hospital. Other bequests include $300 to the Womens Parish Association, $100 to the Concord Female Charitable Society, and $300 to companion Mary MacEachern. Remaining estate about $68,000 goes to relatives. probate filed in Middlesex Court. A Valentines party and whist are planned in St Jeans Hall, Marlboro, Feb 11.
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Concord
Elizabeth (Brown) Stow
Silent Fund of
Emerson Hospital
Womens’ Parish Association
First Parish
Stow
Mary MacEachern
Middlesex Court
Local Notices From town page including trips and meetings
K L Bamford left last week for a trip to Cuba. Mrs Edward Sheehan is convalescing from a severe illness. The February meeting of the Woman's Christian Union will be held at Mrs Carl Hay on Main Street. Mrs Adam Krukanis has returned from the hospital and is recovering well. The West Cord Woman's Club hosts a Home Talent meeting next Friday afternoon in Odd Fellows Hall.
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K. L. Bamford
Cuba
Edward Sheehan
T Woman's Christian Union
Home
Carl Hay
Main
Adam Krukanis
West Cord Woman's Club
Odd Fellows ‘Hall
Turkey Supper At Union Church On February 12
The Ladies' Union hosts a turkey supper and entertain at Union Church on February 12 evening. Tickets available from the entertainment committee.
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Ladies’ Union
Union Church
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Concord Jct
O. Ofa Social Dance
the World For
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Mary Connolly "Taft
So. Sudbury
Robert Spiller
Mary ‘Moulton
H. EB. Rice
West Acton
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Fhemdest Groton
South Acton
Poe's
Marlboro
Counsell Grenier
St. Jeans Hall
Radio
Sonora
A. D. MacRae
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