Maynard Town Election Yields Broad Victory and Re-elections
The Maynard town election produced 1759 total votes, about 2 percent of eligible voters, with independent candidates winning key posts. Prank Binks was re-elected to the Board of Selectmen for the 12th time, Edwin and John G. King also joined the board, while several contests for water, overseer, and police positions went to independents. The Civil Service Act referendum passed by 151 votes.
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Binks
Board of Selectmen
Edwin
John G. King
Albert Mullin
O'Leary
Board of Heart
Civil Service Act
James Mahoney
Thomas Wright
K ‘Newton
John T. Higgins
Di.nklin A. Perkins
Board of Th
John Condors
Nicho Driscoll
Arthur Ebber
of Police
Concord March 1915 Preparations for 150th Anniversary
Committees in Concord mobilize for the 150th anniversary events with a two day program set for April 19 and 20. President Coolidge may attend. plans include a grand parade dividing many units from federal and state troops to veterans groups, civic organizations, and local clubs.
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Concord
Coolidge
Senate
Ie House
New England
State
Concord Independent Battery
Shenandoah
Los Angeles
Michael J. Dee
Concord Reserve
Aids
United States Infantry
United States Marines
United States
Co. H. 182nd_ Infantry
M.N.G
Lancer
Band
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Military Order of the World War
British Naval and Military Veterans’ Association of Massachusetts
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boy Scouts
Minute Men of
Lexington
G.A.R. Corp
Ralph
P. Hosmer
U.S.W.V
James J. Mansfield
Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A.M
Concord Lodge
C.F
Concord Council
A.O.H
Concord and Annursnac Granges P. of H
Lodge Tordenskjold, Sons of Norway
Concord Lodge of Elks
Engineers and
Gettysburg Address Anniversary Reflection
The excerpt recalls President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address delivered at the Civil War battlefield. It honors those who sacrificed for the nation’s liberty and equality and pledges renewed devotion to the unfinished battle for a government of the people. The date noted is November 19, 1863.
Concord Concord Turnout Plans Historic Parade and Fireworks
The April Committee led by Judge Kayes and Wells A. Hall plans a large parade with bands from US Marine Band Shrine Band Ives Band 1011th Veterans Band and others. The route runs from Main Street Belknap to Walden Street and the North Bridge with a sham battle at the North Bridge and three simultaneous band concerts. Fireworks, open houses, booths, and multiple events including baseball track and soccer are scheduled, ending with a military civic ball at the State Armory.
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United States Marine Band
Shrine Band
Ives
1011St’ Veterans
American Legion
Sons of Norway
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Concord
Belknap
Lowell Road
Liberty Street
Stedman Buttricks
Old North Bridge
Monument Street
Heywood Street
Walden Street
Hubbard Street
Thoreau Street
River Street
Catnes Parade
Library Grounds
Main Street
Walden
North Bridge
Minute Man
Concopis High
Middlesex School
State
GAR
P.s.w.v
Ife
Judge Pres
the Concord Nineteenth Ofcott Kayes
Wells A. Fdall
Lexington Committee
Wee couple welcomed a baby boy in Concord Junction
Mr and Mrs Richard Wee of Springfield receive congratulations on the birth of a son last week. Mrs Dee formerly Miss Helen King of Concord Junction.
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Richard Wee
Springfield
Dee
Helen King
Cherishes Invitation to Lexington Centennial
Aaron J. Fletcher, a G. A. R. veteran of South Acton, treasures an invite from Lexington to the 1875 Centennial. The guard of honor included Charles C. Goodwin and others. Now 81, Fletcher remains active and plans to attend the 150th anniversary.
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Aaron J. Fletcher
Acton
Lexington
Charles C. Goodwin
Frank V. Butters
Loring W. Muzzey
George O. Davis
George O. Smith
Augustus B. Scott
Mr. Fletcher
Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Winslow Damon
Mr and Mrs Winslow Damon celebrate the birth of a son. Fire department responds to a chimney fire at Frank Delfiro’s Old Budge Road home. Indoor Circus committee reports progress and ticket sales for a Feb 23 event. Flora M Bean resigns from the School Committee after nine years of service.
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Winslow Damon
Frank Delfiro
Old Budge
Flora M. ‘Bean
Eae. Bee
Ewe
Mrs Margaret Jewett 81 Ipswich Resident Dies
Mrs Margaret Doyle Jewett 81 dies at home in Ipswich Mass after 41 years in Maynard and Sudbury She is survived by husband Nathan Jewett of Ipswich a daughter Mrs Mary McCallion of North Andover a son John H Doyle of Concord Junction 13 grandchildren and great grandchildren The funeral was at St Josephs Ipswich with two grandsons Charles and Edward Doyle of Concord Junction assisting burial planned in Maynard in spring
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Margaret
Doyle) Jewett
Nathan Jewett
Maynard
Sudbury
Ipswich
St. Joseph's Church
Jewett
Charles
Edwart
Doyle
Concord Junction
Grange Plans Float For Big Concord Fight Anniversary
Members of Annursn and Concord Granges plan a float for the anniversary celebration of the Concord Fight. Edward W. Sheehan chairs the committee with assistors Mrs. Clara M. Sweet Frederick W. Taylor and others from both granges. A meeting was held prior to final arrangements.
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Annursn
Concord
Edward W. Sheehan
Chatrman
Clara M. Sweet
Frederick W. Taylor
Annursnac
Frederick Power
A. F
West Acton Notices and Local Social News
West Acton Mrs Frank G Williams recovering from laryngitis. Mr and Mrs Orla Nichols welcome a baby girl born Thursday. John Teele moved to R Knowlton's tenement Arlington street. Mr and Mrs Bertram Hall and two daughters ill with influenza. Mrs Clifford Stearns operated on in Boston hospital Saturday. Mrs James Chesboro home from hospital Friday and to return for a second operation soon. Mrs Myrtle West sold property to James Hurley Jr and will reside in Hudson. A whist party by Ed wards Quinmby Post 234 American Legion in G A R hall Thursday evening Feb 12. North of 36 a Paramount picture shown in I O O F hall Feb 20 under Legion auspices. Women's club met in I O O F hall Monday. Mrs Charlotte Blanchard spoke on the History of the Flag. Entertainment by the Harvard girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Wiliams
Orla Nichols
John Teele
R. Knowlton
Arlington Street
Bertram FE. Hall
Clifford Sr. Stearns
Boston
James Chesboro
Myrtle West
James Hurley, Jr
Hudson
Edwards-Quinmby Post
American Legion
G. A. R. Hall
Paramount Picture
I.O. O. F. Hall
Women's Club
I. O
Fr. Hall
Charlotte Blanchard
Harverd Girl Scouts
Youn People's Club Stages Comedy to Profit Building Fund
The Youn People’s Club of Trinity Congregational presented Anne What’s Name in the First Parish vestry, earning funds for the church Building Fund. The cast under Mrs. Gail Cleland's coaching delivered solid performances with Nettie Wells and Everett Thorpe noted for standout bits. Proceeds from a candy sale added to the net, with plans to reinvest in April to boost gifts to the church fund.
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Soncord
Youn People’s Club
Re Casas
Anne
Flrst
Gail Cleland
Nettie Wells
Moon
Ada Chiabrande
Julia
Alvira Peterson
Barbara
Helen Peterson
Mooney
Willie Peabody
Lawrence Peterson
Doran
Everett Thorpe
Grandma
Pearl Prime
Louise Byers
Pearl Wells
Judge Bundy
Charles H. Towle
Aked
Alexander R. MacLeod
Nancy Brown
Rosdale
Edith Peterson
Ebenezer Whittle
Idaho
Thedore Peterson
Ebenezer Whittel
Ebenezer
Josephine Petrson
Margaret Whitney
Curtis Peterson
Elizabeth Miller
Leonard Cousins, Jr
Keyes Defeats Shaw in Concord Caucus Nomination
Concord February caucus declares John M. Keyes nominee for road commissioner by unanimous vote after leading Walter K. Shaw by fifteen ballots. J J Connorton renominated for school committee. Mrs Angie M. Stodday and Mrs Morse win seats. Other officers renominated. local officials urged unity. Tangier notes report rises gathering near Spanish fronts.
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Concord
John M. Keyes
Agin
John J. Connorton
Angie M. Stodday
Fiora M. Bean
Julie B. Morse
Marion BR. Miller
Morse
John M Keyes
Walter K. Shaw
Burleigh L. Pratt
Water and Swer Commission
Peter H. Yullock
Gail Creland
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Loren B. Macdonsald
Herbert 5. Townsend
Fred A. Tower
Judge Prescott Keyes
William D. Cross
George M. Weed
Selectman
George EB. Jones
Assensor
David G. Chilton Cabot
Herbert W. Hosmer
Silas A
Edward W. Son
Henry F. Smith
Stonep Hollow
Ceemetery
Question To Be Placed Before Voters At Town Meeting
After years of dormancy the high school issue returns. Officials plan to present the question at the town meeting next month seeking voter guidance on the project.
Miss Christine Berglin Dies After Long Illness
Miss Christine Berglin died at her parents home after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Dr. Maggard, Interment followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The Berglin family moved to town about two years ago from Manchester, N. H. The sympathies of Mich are extended to the family.
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Christine Berglin
Maggard
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Miss Berglin
Manchester
Indoor Circus Promises A Grange Event In Groton
Mrs. Barl Prescott of 5 Barn Groton cares for her health while neighbors share news of Joseph Hanlon's recovery from pneumonia and Wally's return to work at the Reformatory. Arthur Wood and family return home after illness while Loominater hospital care improved Mrs Wood. Annursnac Grange promotes the Indoor Circus set for February 23 at Association Hall drawing wide attention.
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Barl Prescott
Groton
Joseph Hanlon
Preumena
Reformatory
Annursnac Grange
Mr and Mrs Sabone Welcome Three Sons in Sage Lane
Mr and Mrs John Sabone of Sage Lane announce the birth of three boys born Saturday morning. Weighing 7 and 9 pounds respectively the mother and children are reported doing well with congratulations pouring in from friends and family.
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John ‘Sabone
Sage Lane
Progressive Whist party at G A R hall West Acton
The News-Quinby post A A will hold a Progressive Whist party in the G A R hall West Acton on Thursday February 12 at 8 o clock. Everyone is welcome. The following Friday February 20 North of 36 an Irvin Willard production Paras mount picture will be shown in hall West Acton. Tickets are on sale by the Legion.
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the &ewards-Quinby Post A. Lh
G. A. R. Hall
West
Irvin Willard
Hall
West Acton
The
Legion
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