Local Social Notes Touch Penny Events in Waltham and Boston
Miss Florence Bartlett visited Mrs Eichler in Waltham as Bucklog club older members event delayed and rescheduled for Thursday evening. The Historical Society plans its usual library reading room meeting on February 22. Miss Louisa Flagg spent the weekend with friends in Greater Boston, attended Grand Opera a luncheon and a lecture.
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Florence Bartlett
Eichler
Waltham
Bucklog Club
The
Historical Society
Greater
Boston
Charles Lyman Jeffrey Brought to Littleton for Burial
The body of Charles Lyman Jeffrey longtime assistant to the pastor at Tremont Temple Boston was brought to Littleton for burial in the Jeffrey lot at Westlawn cemetery. Death resulted from heart disease suffered in the last four months of his life. Mr. Jeffrey died recently.
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Charles Lyman Jeffrey
Tremont Temple
Boston
Littleton
Jeffrey
Westlawn Cemetery
Obituary of Lynn Native with Longtime Family Ties
Born in Lynn in 1852 the man moved with family to New Hampshire then Groton and 47 years ago settled in Littleton. He left a wife Li cinda E. Flagg who died years ago and is survived by daughter Lucinda E. a Dorchester brother James and two brothers Frederick and Frank along with his parents now in their 19th year.
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Lynn
New Hampshire
Groton
Littleton
Benjamin F. Jeffrey
Licinda E
Abel Flagg
Lucinda E
James
Dorchester
Frederick
Frank
Unknown man found dead and frozen near Harmony Grove
A man was found dead and frozen near Harmony Grove by a 7.49 Boston train crew and taken to Littleton. Medical Examiner Henry Wolcott ruled death an accident. He suffered broken legs and neck, face bloodied and iced, and wore a dark overcoat and overshoes. Identification pending.
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Harmony Grove
South Littleton
Boston
Littleton
Henry Wolcott
Concord
David
Farmers Institute to Convene in Littleton and Westford
Westford hosts the Farmers Institute this week with planned attendance from Many Littleton residents. On February 20 the event meets at Littleton town hall under the State Board of Agriculture. Speakers include John K. Whiting on milk producers common benefit, Albert F. Hayward on cattle breeds, and Mrs Julie Fairfield on housekeeping. Rev Harrison L. Packard acts as toastmaster after dinner.
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Littleton
Farmers’ Institute
Westford
Littleton Town Hall
State Board of Agriculture
State Board
John K. Whiting
Whiting
Boston
Albert F. Hayward
Ashby
Julaie Fairfield
Harrison L. Packard
Mrs Johanna Bubinger Rites In Local Funeral
Mrs Johanna Margaret Bubinger wife of Albert M Bubinger died Sunday morning at 6 Damon street after months of illness. The funeral was held today from the Church of the Assumption in Lawrence with interment in Bellevue cemetery. She leaves her husband and three daughters Mrs Alfred Petzold of Pawtucket Rhode Island, Mrs Wall Barlow and Miss Ida Bubinger, plus a sister Mrs Elizabeth Petri. Townspeople express sympathy.
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Johanna Margaret Bubinger
Albert M. Bubinger
Damonst
Elizabeth Petri
Lawrence
Church of the Assumption
Bellevue Cemetery
Correction notice of midweek Concord marriage
A correction to last week’s column states Isaac R. Beharrel and Emma A. Beer of Concord were wed on Feb 5 at Beharrel’s home on Commonwealth Ave. Rev S N Adams officiated with ring ceremony. A heavy plush robe was lost between the post office and Nine Acre corner and returned to A O L Loring.
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Isaac R. Beharrel
Emma A. Beer
Concord
Post Office
Nine Acre Corner
A. O. L. Loring
Baden Powell Snubs Showy Scout Welcome in Philadelphia
General Baden Powell arrived in Philadelphia and, amid a crowd at the Bellevue-Stratford, criticized the American concept of scouting. He complained the greeting was too military and showy, saying he came to see men, not dressed up boys.
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Philadelphia
Baden- Powell
Boy Scouts
Bellevue-Stratford
New Haven Gas Company Employees Own Stock
At the annual meeting it was revealed employees own 991 shares of stock valued at $44,595 under a five year profit sharing plan. A savings plan has converted $3,645 into stock. The company completed a large gas holder with storage capacity of 4,000,000 cubic feet and a new employee facilities building with lockers showers and eating rooms.
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New Haven
New Haven Gas Company
Conductor Pleads Guilty in Grindstone Collision case
Herbert G. Dibble of Houston pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the Grindstone collision that killed nine on the Bangor and Aroostook railroad. He was sentenced to sixty days in jail and a $600 fine by Justice Bird. The judge noted no criminal intent but stressed public service duty.
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Bangor
Herbert G. Dibble
Houston
Bangor and
Aroostook
Grindstone
Bird
The
Supreme Court
Forty-Six Drown In Japanese Steamer Collision
Forty six crew and passengers died when two Japanese steamers the Ryoha Maru of eighty one tons net and the Mori Maru of 1019 tons net collided and sank off Nagasaki on February 14. The Ryoha Maru was built in 1878 at Hiogo and the Mori Maru was built in 1880 at West Hartlepool England.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Hiogo
West Hartlepool
Eng
Swain Nomination Withdrawn After Delawares Bribery Hearings
Washington reports the nomination of Cornelius P. Swain as United States marshal for Delaware was withdrawn from the Senate after hearings revealing bribery charges in the 1904 Delaware election. In New Hampshire Regis Roy, 84, was found frozen to death in his Goffstown road home, living alone.
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Manchester
N. H
Sudbury Grangers Enjoy Sleighing Visit and Lincoln Night
A merry Sudbury group rode a barge to Stow Grange for a neighborly meeting. Lincoln anniversary night featured initiation of 11 new candidates and a Valentine lunch. The town heard Mrs. Hattie Douglas speak on House Economics at the Woman's club.
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Sudbury
Woman's Club
Hattie Douglas
Lincoln
Frank
Ernest Porter
Worcester
The
Grange
Bedford Minstrel Show Postponed Indefinitely
Bedford civic club secretary Geo Thompson announces postponement of the minstrel show due to illness among expected participants. A baby girl has arrived at the home of Eugene and Mrs. Mayberry in South Billerica. Parent-Teacher Association February meeting moved to February 27 as Children’s Day details will be announced later. A large turnout for the Mass Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher convention is hoped.
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Enterprise
Geo. Thompson
Bedford
Bedford Association
Mass
Congress of Mothers
Reward Offered After Honest Return of Valued Papers
A New York office key returned a package of valuable papers to its owner who promised a suitable reward. The grateful owner asked how to send it and was told to address it to the Daring Dozen Social club at No East Fourteenth Street, care of the recipient.
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New York
Daring Dozen
East Fourteenth Street
Quote about advertising from Press and Printer
The best line notes that a person who speaks most about hard times is often the one who advertises least. This concise quip reflects a skepticism of self-proclaimed hardship and promotion.
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Bedford Mass
Public auction of the Kenrick to Holbrook trust property in Bedford Massachusetts on March 9 1912 at 4 pm The 18 acre parcel lies along the Burling ton road near Willard Ladd and Cyrus Page The sale is subject to liens unpaid taxes and other encumbrances with a $100 cash deposit required at sale. Arthur P Stone Trustee announces terms.
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Earl W. Kenrick
Earl W. Johnson
Anthony Holbrook
Newton
Massachusetts
County of
Middlesex
Bedford
Burlington
Willard Ladd
Said Ladd
Cyrus Page
Arthur P. Stone
State Street
Boston
Mass
Probate Court citation for Adelaide O Hosmer estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Adelaide O Hosmer late of Concord to appear February 26, 1912, to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted to Edward W Wright and Albert E Phelps. Public notice required in Concord Enterprise for three weeks and via post to known parties seven days before hearing.
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Adalaide O. Hosmer
Concord
Edward W. Wright
Albert E. Phelps
Cambridge
Middlesex
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Acton Enterprise
Hartwell estate administration urged for Lydia Hartwell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts cites heirs and creditors in the estate of Lydia B Hartwell late of Acton for an administration petition filed by Albert B Hartwell of Boxborough. Bond without surety requested. Court ordered notice in Acton Enterprise with appearance required at Cambridge Probate Court for cause. Date January 31.
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Massachusetts
Middlesex
Lydia B. Hartwell
Acton
Albert B. Hartwell
Boxborough
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Louisa Flagg
Coods
P. P. Adams
Big Dry Goods
Moody St
Waltham, Mass
Concord Junction
Association Hall
Raymond Blodgett
Mildred Gerrity
Timothy ‘Leary
Mansfeld, O
News
Baden-Powell
Ment
America
American Pross Association
Harold Bent
Joseph Hynes
M. F. Porter
Albert J. Sheffield
Peabody
North Sudbury
Hiram "Haynes
Charles A. Welch
Maynard
Concord Jet
Leo Comeau
YO YO Beverace Co
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
W. E. Rogers
Register
Godlee
F. E. Harris
Bedford St
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Frank E. Harris
O. Barnes
C. L. King
Maynard Block, Maynard
F. J. McCarron Maynard
D. C. Harris No. Acton, Mass
Ronanitas
Hudson and Vicinity
Main St
F. H. Bryant
Dr. $. R. Garland
Maynard, Mass
To & R
E. Boeske
Ient Service
Charles Parker
Ucker
Attorney At Law
Chase Building
Hudson, Mass
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