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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
3
Probate Court in Middlesex issues citations for letters of administration in three estates. Ann J Therien of Concord and William H Wright estate cases notify heirs and kin to appear February 16 1917 at Cambridge Probate Court. Notices require posting in Concord Enterprise and mailing to heirs seven days prior. Also a case regarding Deborah J Darling of Lincoln seeks appointment of Harriet L Hart as administrator without surety.
Two Pierce-Arrow trucks with full equipment promise prompt and satisfactory handling of jobs of any size Auto trucks available for large parties plan and logistics backup offered by an established service
The Concord Red Cross Nursing committee lists Ellen T. Emerson as chair and several members. A trained nurse, Mrs. Carrie D. Marks, visits homes under physician direction for 50 cent per visit, with hours 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Calls before 8:45 am or between 12 and 1 pm.
Manager John Fallon announces the 1917 baseball schedule for C H S with three open dates. The slate includes games against Middlesex Maynard High Waltham Mechanic Arts Boston High Westboro Watertown Hudson LaSalle Watertown Clinton Framingham Lynn Lowell Needham St Marys Charlestown and two early and two late openings.
The probate court cites the estate of John Deane late of Maynard intestate. William H. Priest of Maynard is named as acting bondless administrator. A hearing is set for February 26 1917 at 9 in the forenoon to show cause why letters should not be granted. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Maynard Enterprise before February 5 1917. F M Esty Register.
Middlesex Court schedules a February 16 1917 hearing in Cambridge to decide Horace F Tuttle ex executor petition for license to sell the real estate of Amelia D Tarbell late of Acton for distribution. Citation required by delivering copies to interested parties fourteen days prior or by weekly notices in the Acton Enterprise for three weeks ending one day before the hearing.
Twenty friends honored Miss Wilhelmena Olsen at her Barretts Mill Road home last Wednesday for her 19th birthday. The evening featured games, singing, and a social hour as she received a purse of money to buy a keepsake. Refreshments included ices cake and chocolate before guests departed, extending birthday wishes.
Miss Ruth Allen of Concord Junction received a pleasant surprise shower at Mrs Raymond D. Willard's home on Fielding Street Thursday evening. The event honored her engagement recently announced, with a large basket of presents presented by Nellie MacRae and Delmar Willard. The gathering included singing, a social hour, and dainty refreshments.
The post office lists names of individuals with undelivered mail marked as advertised. Names include Cavanaugh Michael J, Munn G D, Livingston J D Jr, Mulford Prentis, McCarthy Jere J, Wheeler Tolman, Douglas Grant, Miss N Marshall, Miss Page, Mrs M Richards, Miss Alice L Smith, Mrs Chas E Stearne, Miss Cerise RB Tatum, and others.
About 40 people at the Junction on Tuesday evening last discussed high living costs. They questioned how workers and dairymen would earn fair prices while prices rise. A letter from an apple producer asked where the extra four dollars went. They warned against governor mansion spending amid war fears and tax burdens, urging democracy and restraint.
The Sunday school observance of the M E church semicentennial proceeded Wednesday with Emmanuel Taylor and Samuel Parker supervising. Chaplain Charles Charlton of the U S Navy could not attend. John W. Fairbanks of Boston substituted and delivered a vivid lecture on Marcus Whitman’s 1842 4000 mile ride that secured Oregon Washington and California for the United States. Boy scouts acted as ushers.
A large attendance filled Parkerst hall on Saturday evening for a program by the Finnish Workingmen's association. The show featured selections by Tinatra and band, a poem by W. Forstein, a speech by A Hautimaki, choir items, athletic gymnastics, a Young Ladies' Athletic club drill, a one act drama starring G. Ahti R Wuo farvi and EMM Wuofarvi, followed by a dancing party and refreshments.
Students at Maynard High School formed the Maynard High School Athletic Association with Walter Mullin as president Walter Courtney as vice president Waino Tervo as secretary and Principal Horace Bates as treasurer The group aims to foster promote athletics in baseball football basketball and track and field and to place the school at the forefront of high school sports with strong material available for teams and coaching
The Maynard Cricket Club and Athletic Association held a meeting and banquet at the club house on Great Road Saturday evening. An early supper featured beef, oysters, ham, vegetables, mashed potatoes, pickles, pudding, rolls, coffee and cigars. A short entertainment followed with a quartet led by Thomas Murray and Charles Spence chaired the committee.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Congregational church announces a Washington party in the church vestry on Monday evening February 19. An entertainment by an orchestra will be provided and refreshments served.
John McSweeney longtime Concord resident and gardener died Friday morning at 2 Cottage Lane from pneumonia. Born in County Cork Ireland in 1841 he came to Concord in 1861 and worked 45 years for the Hoar family. Survived by wife Elizabeth daughter Mary B and son Richard B. Funeral from residence the next day at St Bernard’s Church with high requiem mass.
Mrs. George Champagne hosted a Thursday whist gathering at her Concord street residence featuring a musical program. Attendees included Miss Grace Bishop, Miss Mabel Bishop, Sadie Stitt of Hartford, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willis, and Orville Tucker. A light collation was served.
The Jolly Eight were entertained at the home of Misses Grace and Mabel Bishop Wednesday afternoon. Prizes at whist were won by Mrs. Frank Willis and Miss Pauline Beat. A social hour featured vocal and instrumental selections. Miss Sadie Stitt of Hartford, a former club member, was the special guest.
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