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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1916

Page

12

Sudbury Dance Planned for Monday Noon Hall

SUDBURY announces a noon hall dance scheduled for Monday February 14. Local residents update on illness and hospital care includes James Walker in Framingham Hospital with pneumonia and the Perry family in town for weekend visits. Mrs L P Bent improving from illness while the Epworth League hosted a program led by Maurice B White with plans for Sunday evening activities.

L. E. Perry Brookline Milton T. Perry L. P. Bent James Walker Framingham Hospital Fred Framingham Epworth League Maurice B. White

Sons of Veterans Install Officers At Club Ceremony

The Sons of Veterans installed their officers for the coming year. Commander Harold Butterfield led the installation with officers including G H Gohlkie as V C, Harry Green as J V C, Roland Cutler as guide, Clarence Baldwin as treasurer, Rev Elbridge Whiting as chaplain, R H Hall as color bearer, Charles Eaton as outer guard, Lorenzo Zeibel as inner guard, and Lanceford as musician.

Sons of Veterans Harold Butterfield G. H. Gohlkie Harry Green Roland Cutler Gec Perker Olcott Treas Clarence Baldwin Elbridge Whiting R. H. Hall Charles Eaton Lorenzo Zeibel Lanceford

Evangelistic Services Across Week in South Acton

A series of evangelistic services midweek at 7 30 led by Rev S G Dunham of Fitchburg and by R Geo E Leighton of Boston at South Acton Universalist church Th Tue and Wed evenings and Thu Fri and Sat. A Sunday 10 30 union service at South Acton church ends the meetings with Rev L G Morris delivering an appropriate sermon. All are invited to attend.

S. G. Dunham Fitchburg South Acton

Whist Party at G A R Ball Feb 12 Social

Winona Rebekah lodge hosts a whist party and social at the G A R ball on Saturday evening February 12 refreshments are served and a good time is anticipated. A square piano is for sale cheap in good condition by J L Richardson Jerfield and Bernard Stone. Mrs Harry Maynard was accompanist and the program closed with the Star Spangled Banner. Refreshments, sandwiches, cake and coffee were served.

Winona Rebekah Lodge G. A. R. Ball J. L. Richardson Jerfield Bernard Stone Harry Maynard

West Acton Notes and Town Happenings

West Acton small items include J. L. Richardson of Boxbord with a new horse, Chas B. Wood sick with grippe, and Willis Wright visiting friends. High school building debate resurfaces ahead of town meeting. Rev. C L Pierce preached on The Prince of Peace. Local meetings, work on Odd Fellows hall, and a 86 ticket Apollo quartet concert are mentioned.

J. L. Richardson Boxbord Chas. B. Wood Willis Wright Elinor Weeks Ayer B. L. White Odd Fellows’ Public Hall Margaret O'Connell Sara Hutchins John Tenney C. L. Pierce

W C T U Meeting at Wetherbee Home

The W C T U met last Tuesday afternoon at the Misses Wetherbee home. The state president’s annual letter was read, and the county convention report by Miss Etta Blanchard was discussed. A sketch of Frances Willard’s use was given, funds were voted for the Frances Willard settlement and Love funds, and sympathy was sent to ill members. The March annual meeting will be with vice president Mrs Vose.

Town Officers Elected at Boxboro Town Meeting

Boxboro held a Monday afternoon town meeting electing officials including town clerk Frank W. Dodge selectmen S D Salamond Albert Littlefield Geo W Burroughs assessor Geo W Burroughs treasurer Albert Hartwell school committee John H Coffey tax collector W H Furbush free den Harry Wetherbee highway surveyors P W Cunningham B C Steele R Y Nelson John H Coffey library trustees C T Wetherbee Mrs W H Gooch cemetery commissioner Andrew Walker sealer of weights and measures William Withington surveyor of hoops and lumber Harry Wetherbee field drivers Chag Littlefield James Sherry Alvin Richardson license vote Yes 13 no 31 inspector time Newell T Chester

Boxboro Frank W. Dodge S. D. Salmond Albert Littlefield Geo.w. Burroughs Geo. W. Burroughs Treas Albert Hartwell John H. Coffey W. H. Furbush Harry Wetherbee P. W. Cunningham

Annual Drama The Arrival of Kitty at Back Log Week

The Back Log day and Friday evenings feature the annual drama The Arrival of Kitty. The Colonial orchestra will provide music on both performances.

Kitty

Medford Soloist Mrs Mary Tyler Impresses Club

Mrs Mary Tyler spent the weekend with relatives in Medford and was the soloist at the West Medford Woman's club meeting on Thursday afternoon. She performed several piano solos that were very cordially received by attendees.

Mary Tyler Medford West Medford

Grange Dance Draws Crowd From Surrounding Towns

The Grange dance drew many attendees from nearby towns with the Colonial orchestra of Waltham providing excellent music. Sandwiches and coffee were served, adding to the evening’s appeal.

Grange Waltham

Acton Village Notices And Local Happenings

Local residents report illness and recoveries while visits and travel mark the week. Arthur Tatile and Earl Hayward are listed sick. B C Richardson shows improvement. Katherine Sullivan visited in Mattapan. Evelyn Dinsmore moved to Mattapan for a new job. George Greenough sold a Ford for a Buick. Joe Sweet suffered grippe. Martin street traffic halted by a cold wave. Acton council plans a special meeting and turkey supper after membership. George Clapp attends Eastman School in Boston. Gus Schoffield cited for hunting without a license and sent to Nova Scotia. Mrs Abel Cole visits from Boston. Dr Howard K Tuttle takes a steel industry post in Chill, S A. Robbery, medical, and birthday notes included with several short local items.

Arthur Tatile Katherine Sullivan Mattapan Earl Hayward A. G. Zeigier B. C. Richardson Will Dorsey Worcester Mrs Sebastian Keene N. H Evelyn Dinsmore George Greenough Gladys Hodgen Fitchburg Craig Sweet Martin St West Acton Acton Eastman School For Boston Gus Schoffield Nova Scotia Abel Cole Susan Haynes South Acton Howard K. Tuttle M Bethelem Steel Co Chill Ee Ae Siliee Waen Tobe Ethel Robert Christie Duluth Minn

Evangelistic Services in South Acton Churches

Evangelistic services led by Rev. George E. Leighton of Will be held in the South Acton Universalist church on Feb 17 and 18 at 7:45 p.m. The series closes with a union service on Feb 20 at 10:30 a.m. led by Rev. L. G. Morris.

George E. Leighton South Aca

Congregational Church Prayer and Services Schedule

Church announces midweek prayer Friday at 7 20. Sunday services at 10 20 morning and 7 evening. Sunday school with adult class at noon. Christian Endeavor Sunday evening at 6. Family moves to Canada after paying 271 of 400 for upright piano from Ibbs Piano Co Springfield Mass 71 13 Mein St. Thirty one years one location. 2 41 Ey

Christian Endeavor Canada Ibbs Piano Company Mein St Springfield Mass

Snow Storm Keeps Most Pupils Home

Schools held sessions last Thursday amid heavy snow but 108 of 135 pupils were absent with only two attending in first grade. The report notes widespread disruption and low turnout due to the storm.

Runny Touring Car Rides Front Wheels Through Snow

Smith Finney slowed the progressive spirit last week as he mounted runners on the front wheels of his Reo touring car and they performed well on the snow roads.

Smith Finney

Injured finger at A Merriam factory incident

An inside left little finger was crushed by a drilling machine at the A Merriam factory. The incident occurred while Dason Leard operated the device and the drill penetrated the finger before it could be stopped.

Dason Leard A. Merriam

Mrs Hazel Coolidge Bookkeeper at Concord Insurance

Miss Hazel Coolidge holds a bookkeeper position with an insurance company in Concord. Mr and Mrs Amos Ames left Tuesday for Michigan to visit their daughter and plan to stay about two months.

Hazel Coolidge Concord Amos Ames Michigan

Died Sunday at 60 Lucy Mead Dies Suddenly in Boxboro

Lucy Hayward Mead of Boxboro died Sunday night after a Friday stroke and a second stroke. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at Boxboro Congregational Church with Rev. F H Viets officiating. She leaves husband Edgar C Mead two sons Clarence Townsend and Bicden Lunenburg, daughter in Boxboro Mrs Frank Dodge and Ethel at home.

Boxboro Lucy Hayward Mead Acton Mead Boxboro Congregational Church

Cars Delayed in South Acton Rail Spreading

Electric car line ran late Monday evening due to spreading rails in South Acton. This repeats a delay from last week, delaying cars for several hours on two occasions.

South Acton

Town Visitors and Local Relatives Gather in North Acton

Joseph Gallagher visited relatives in North Acton while D. Freeman and Frank Gallagher spent time with relatives and friends. Charles Brooks and John Foy were noted visitors. Mrs Thatcher Mrs Harris and Mrs Ferris attended a Low ell party Saturday night. Henry Bayeur left Frank Holden to work in Lowell, to be replaced by Charles Ferris.

Joseph Gallagher D. Freeman Frank Gallagher Newton Charles Brooks John Foy Thatcher Harris Ferris Lowell Henry Bayeur Frank Holden Mr. Bayeur Charles Ferris Mr. Holden

Marlboro Community News Briefs Highlight Recoveries

James Guild has returned to duties at a local prey market after recent illness. J S Aldrich, confined to bed for weeks, now sits up part of most days at his Lincoln Street home. Mrs Wm Riecke of Bicknell Sr. can take a short walk for the first time since a serious illness. Nellie M Updale spoke to the Universalist society in North At and tomorrow she

James Guild J. S. Aldrich Lincoln St Wm. Riecke Bicknell Nellie M. Updale Universalist Society North Atand

Howe Lumber Co Plans Expansion and Grange Evening Entertainment

The Howe Lumber Co plans business expansion and will erect a large extension with an engine installation. Grace Hull Burnham will assist in Grange entertainment as anniversary night is observed. Eleanor M. Lawin returns home to Windsor Vermont after three months with Aunt J. J. Cutter. Ida Holden travels from Concord to see her ill mother, reported improving.

Howe Lumber Co Grace Hull Burnham The Grange Eleanor M. Lawin J. J. Cutter Prospect Sr Windsor Ida Holden David Harris Church, St Concord

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