Mackenzie hailed as modern Cuchullain by his comrades
A war correspondent memorializes Captain Ross Mackenzie of Concord Junction and Cape Breton, praising his gallantry at Passchendaele. He describes Mackenzie halting a retreating unit, taking and holding ground under withering fire, and dying at the front after heroic endurance. Born Baddeck Nova Scotia 1890, Mackenzie served in the Royal Northwest Mounted Police and the 85th Battalion before earning a captaincy in July 1917. He leaves his parents two brothers and a sister.
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Ross, MacKenzie
William J. Crossley
Concord Junction
Ireland
Lewis
MacConnor
Cuchullain
Mackenzie
Red’ Feather
Avalon
Nova Statia
Capt
Ross Mackenzie Was
Baddeck
Nova Scotia
M. H. Mackenzie
Baddeck Academy
Royal Northwest Mounted Pa Ce
N. S. Highlanders
England
Hilland
D Company
Highland Battalion
Percy Anderson
Lent regulations issued by Cardinal OConnell observed by Catholics
Maynard notes Ash Wednesday observances at St. Bridget's with Masses and 7:30 pm services. It outlines Lent fasting and abstinence rules for ages 21 to 59, Holy Week exceptions, and devotions across diocesan churches under Archbishop William Cardinal O'Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal O’connell
St. Bridget’s Church
Holy See
William
Boston
Kan sas Girls Can Fruit and Veg Cans in Record Drive
About 500000 quarts of fruits and vegetables were canned by 8000 Kansas girls during the past summer and fall as a statewide effort to stock supplies and support local families.
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Kansas
Local Talent Benefit Play Draws Standing Room Only Crowd
A community staging titled District Sehool for the Help of Christians church drew a packed audience Monday evening. The show ran 7 45 to curtain and featured a lively cast with Michael McHugh as Teacher in a humor filled program. Notable performers included Ezekiel Scripkins and John Jacob Astor among many others. Directors Rev. Francis V. Cummings and Edward F. Loughlin received praise for the production and the arrangements committee listed several volunteers.
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Help of Christians! Church
Wasi Huge Success Association
Sehool
Help of Christians’ Church
Michael McHugh
John P. Bowen
Ezkiel Scripkins
Michael J. McHugh Deacon Todd
John A. Delaney
Petey Barnum
Thomas F. Gerrity Jr
Jesse James
John D. McReachern
Christopher Columbus
Joseph F. Doherty
Lydia Pinkham
David G. Sheehan
Perria Jones
John EB. Loring
Brigham Young
Patience Puddifoot
Regina C. Connell Semanthy Small
Louise M. Lyons
Mary Macone Buster
Brown
John T
McClary
Helen King
Francis V. Cummings
Edward F. Loughlin
Thomas E. Carroll Jr
John E. Reilly
Florence
H. King
Olive K. Lyons
Mary Garvey
Louise J.yons
Regina C. Connelk
Clergy Guests Attend Help of Christians Event
Rev Francis Cummings Roxbury and Rev Fr Burke Dorchester visited Rev M D Kiley on Monday to see The Old District School play. The WCTU met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs P H Bullock elected president and Mrs Elsie McClellan in the chair. Miss Minnie Marshall of Waltham visited her sister Mrs John Collins. Mrs J L Adams entertained Miss Cora Jacobs of Bolton.
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Francis Cummings
Roxbury
Fr.Burke
Dorchester
M. D. Kiley
Old District
Help of Christians Church
W.C. T U
P. H Bullock
Elsie McClellan
Minnie Marshall
Waltham
John Collins
Cora Jacobs
Bolton
Concord Sees Record Peak in Frozen Pipes Demand
Austin Mcrae, a Main Street plumber, notes the largest number of frozen pipes meters and service lines he has encountered. He says the rush to respond to calls showed many customers were patient and polite while awaiting lumber.
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Austin Mcrae
Germany Faces New Problem in World War I Front Struggle
Analysts warn that freeing Russian prisoners may not aid Germany as most captives are Austrians or civilians. Transport failures threaten food and supply lines to the front, while demobilization of Russia complicates strategic planning and legal claims. The western front remains the decisive test of arms.
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Washington
Ukraine
Russia
Germany
Westien
Elimination of Austria Seen From Wilson War Speech
Washington observers and officials believe President Wilson's war arms speech will hasten Austria's exit from the conflict. Austria, weary of the struggle, may bow to Wilson's peace proposal as pressure grows. Bulgarian Minister Panaretoft attended to hear the speech and expressed strong accord. Romanian attache Lieut Stoica hailed the offer as a solution for oppressed nationalities and the Balkan issue.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Austria
Panaretoft
Lieut. Stoica
No Change by Russia Peace Accord in Paris
A terse Paris report states Russia has not altered the war’s situation by laying down arms. Observers note no strategic shift despite the peace gesture.
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Paris
Russia
War Reaches Critical Stage Amid Global Turmoil
King George reopens Parliament urging utmost vigor to secure peace on just terms. Reports list key events: Ukrainia peace treaty, Bolshevik demobilization, Germany’s ultimatum to Rumania, Wilson’s peace speech, and Britain’s insistence on international justice despite Bolshevik and German positions.
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London
George
British Empire
House of Commons
Republic of Ukrainia
Leon Trotzky
Russia
Germany
Ruminia
Sudbury Town Meeting Elects Officials for Year
Sudbury town meeting held Monday February 4 elected officers for the year including Moderator selectmen Frank Goodnow Charles H Way Winthrop H Fairbanks school committee George H Clarke Hall F Walker tax collector John C Hall treasurer Harland H Rogers town clerk Frank F Gerry road commissioners A L Haskell T P O Neill Ralph Stone overseers of poor George H Thompson Edgar W Goodnow Mrs Fred Clark library trustees George A Oviatt Roland H Cutler Francis F Walker constables Francis B Bent Seneca W Hall Walter Adams board of health George A Oviatt Seneca W Hall Richard B Oliver license vote Yes 19 No 86 dinner served by BE church crowd hall not set for dancing box party Feb 14 last of season
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Mayen
T. P.o’neill
Ralph Stone
George H. Thompson
Edgar W. Goodhow
Fred Clark
Goodnow Library
George A. Oviatt
Roland H. Cutler
Francis F. Walker
Francisb. Bent
Seneca W. Hall
Walter Adams
Board of Health
Richard’ B. Oliver
Measles Spread Amid Freezing Pipe Outages At Town
Measles cases reported with Mrs Charles Wilson ill and several school children home sick. Town water shut off from public buildings due to frozen pipes. many private pumps frozen. Sunday Feb 10 observed as Go to Church Sunday at the M E church with special invitations. Edith D& IM visiting H E Rice.
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Charles Wilson
M. E. Church
Edith D
H. E. Rice’s
West Acton Tragedy Claims Young Man in Feb Night
The obituary notes the death of a West Acton youth of several years who died February 4 after a lingering illness. He was beloved in the community and funeral services were held in Dedham with interment at the Adath Israel cemetery. Samuel Bresth, a man of ill health, is also mentioned in the notice.
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In Bros
Hess
Dedham
Apadah Isreal Cemetery
Samuel Bresth
Firemen Dine At New West Fire House Supper
A West town supper honored the opening of the new fire house with a menu of hot beef stew potatoes frankfurts fruit and coffee. Guests included W H Kinsley Acton Centre and B A Phalen of Acton Centre.
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W. H., Kinsley
Acton
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