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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1917

Page

3

Health Question for Mothers About Rugged Children

Mothers wonder why some children are not rugged and hardy. The article notes health issues in several cases and hints at underlying causes affecting vitality.

Probate Court Cites Estate of John Deane for Admin

Commonwealth probate notice directs heirs and creditors of John Deane late of Maynard to appear in Cambridge Middlesex on February 26 1917 at 9 AM. William H. Priest seeks letters of administration without bond. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in Maynard Enterprise. Witness James McIntire Register I 5 1917.

Probate Court to hear administration for Eirza M Howe

Middlesex Probate Court summons heirs and creditors of Eirza M Howe late of Sudbury to show cause why administration should not be granted Buckley F Howk of Sudbury named as administrator. Citation to be published weekly in Sudbury Enterprise for three weeks with final notice before court. Winess Charles J McIntire Esquire First Judge.

Middlesex Eirza M. Howe Sudbury Buckley F. Howb Cambridge Sudbury Enterprise Winess Charles J. McIntire Esquire

Probate Court Citations in Acton Estate Case

Middlesex probate court requires interested parties to appear February 23 1917 at nine in the forenoon to show cause why the first account of administratrix Margaret Rouillard in the Mary M. Wayne estate should not be allowed. Notices must be published weekly for three weeks in the Acton Enterprise and mailed to known interested persons seven days before the hearing. Witness Judge Charles J. McIntire at Cambridge January 31, 1917.

Middlesex Gg Mary M. Wayne Acton Margaret. Rouillard Cambridge Acton Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Blaire

Concord Forms Milk Producers Association Meeting Aims for State Gatherings

A Concord meeting at Roger Sherman Hoar's home formed a Milk Producers association with David Sheehan as president and Arthur A. Magurn as secretary treasurer. Sheehan will attend Middlesex County's meeting in Worcester, then a State meeting in Boston on Feb 22. A second wheelings event is planned next Saturday in Finigan and Magura auction rooms as they canvass for new members.

Sheehan Worcester Middlesex County Milk Producers Quincy House Boston Finigan Magura

Inspiring Address by Rev Enoch F Bell at Trinitarian Brother

Rev Enoch F Bell spoke to the Trinitarian Brotherhood on a program named A League to Produce Peace. He urged a world Christian missions network built on mutual understanding. He said wars are temporary and missionaries use music, including a harmonica demonstration in Japan, to uplift people.

Enoch F. Bell Trinitarian Brotherhood Foreign Missionary Society Congregational Church

Dancing Party Brings Concord High Seniors Together

A pretty dancing party was held in the town hall Friday evening by the Concord High School Athletic Association. Matrons Mrs. William W. Weeden Mrs. Adelbert B. Messer Miss Sarah A. Loomis Miss Lillian E. Wier and Mrs. Kenneth Clark led the event. The committee included James W. Carr chairman James P. Borland Harold Cabot Gardner W. Russell James B. Wood Miss Laura Curley Charlotte Johnson Dorothy E. Messer Miriam Russell Ruth H. Wood. They were assisted by Ralph Hemenway Herbert Pickard Mahlon Foley and Warren Miller. The Riverside orchestra of Maynard supplied the music, keeping dancers busy all evening.

Concord High School Athletic Association William W. Weeden Adelbert B. Messer Sarah A. Loomis Lillian E. Wier Kenneth Clark James W. Carr James P. Borland Harold Cabot Gardner W. Russell James B. Wood Laura Curley Charlotte Johnson Dorothy E

Concord Woman's Club Meets at Trinitarian Church

The Concord Woman's club will hold its regular meeting Monday afternoon February 26 in the Trinitarian church. Rev. A M Rihbany will lecture on The Foreigner in America. Mrs Cyrus B Adams is chairman of the committee for this meeting.

Concord Woman’s Club Trinitarian Church A. M. Rihbany America Cyrus B. Adams

Interesting meeting on Isle of Shoals youth programs

A Sunday evening gathering of the Guild of the First Parish heard Carl B. Wetherell speak on Young People's meetings for the Isle of Shoals. Wetherell, president of the South Middlesex Federation Y P R U and Isle of Shoals committee chair, delivered an engaging address.

Carl B. Wetherell South Middlesex

Milton Academy Defeats Middlesex School 4 To 1

Milton Academy won 4 to 1 at the Milton Academy rink on Saturday afternoon. Hastings Gorham and Humphrey starred for Milton while Newman and Thayer led Middlesex in a strong showing.

Milton Academy Middlesex School Hastings Gorham Humphrey Newman Thayer Middlesex

Missionary Society Meeting At Trinitarian Church

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Trinitarian Church held its monthly meeting in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Members listed include Mrs. Robert Ballard Miss Nora Brown Miss Marion Jenkins Mrs Annie J Long and others.

The Ladies’. Missionary Society of the Trinitarian Church

Concord Minute Men Present The Adventure of Lady Ursula

The Concord Minute Men staged The Adventure of Lady Ursula a romantic comedy by Anthony Hope at Monument hall on Thursday and Friday evenings. Mrs. A B Hitchcock Jr led as Lady Ursula Barrington with strong support from Mrs. George Keyes and others. music by the Boston Philharmonic drew encores. The production featured period costumes, four pretty scenes, and an ensemble performance by local residents.

Concord Concord Minute Men Monument Hall Arthur B. Hitchcock Jr Lady Ursua Anthony Hope A. B. Hitchcock Jr Ursula Barrington Dorothy Fenton George §. Keyes Edwin D. Brooks Fenton Philip Davis Sir George Sylvester Narse Hassenden Lenox H. Lindsay Samuel H. Tuttle Blimboes W. Delancey Howe Morgan K. Smith George Hollis N. Ellis Richardson Mr. Dent Castleton Robert Clifford Ward Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Henry §. Thompson Wells A. Hall Arthur ,B. Hitchcock Jr Arthur B. Brooks Percy W. Brown Hugh F. Gerth Edwin 8. Brooks Harry A. Douglas Harry B. Little Burleigh L. Pratt Arthur F. Tibbetts John W. Slagerty Harold Orendorff Hayden Costume Co A. Rothe Henry S. Thompson Pliny Jewell Leonard C. Robinson Edward D. Dee

Woman's Club Guest Night At West Acton

The annual guest night of the West Acton Woman's Club met at the Baptist church February 12 with about 120 attendees. President Mrs. B. J. Hall welcomed guests as J. T. Harbour spoke on Blessed Be Humor, calling himself a disciple of cheerfulness. Mrs. Roy Whitcomb of Malden sang several songs, and Caterer Anderson of Hudson provided a luncheon of salads, rolls, ic es and coffee before a social period.

J. L. Harbour Baptist Church B. J. Hall J. T., Harbour Roy Whitcomb Malden Anderson Hudson

Village Turkeys Supper Draws from Acton Centre

About fifty villagers and guests from Boxboro attended a turkey supper in Acton Centre hosted by local men at the town hall. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Whitcomb, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Wetherbee, and many others such as Rev. C. L. Pierce, Norman Campbell, and Prescott Burroughs. The hospitality was praised as exceptional and memorable.

Boxboro Acton Town Hall Fred S. Whitcomb Arthur H. Wetherbee Ernest R. Teele Edgar H. Hall B. D. Hall BR. L. Hayward Fred W. Green Charles Trayward A. Littlefield A. H. Gilmore A. M. Whitcomb H. A. Gould G. D. Cram W. Gardner G. P. Littlefield L. White Fanny Wetherbee Lillian Spinney Ruth Pierce Hazel Tiley Ruth Foster Elinor Weeks Bertha Cram Mildred Moore Lois Moore Grace Gilmore Rev C. L. Pierce Lowell Cram Leland Campbell Norman Campbell W. J. Smiley Prescott Burroughs B. A. King John Coughlin George Reed John T. McNiff

Concord Junction Old Folks Dance Likely Annual Affair

The first Old Folks dance in Concord Junction drew over 400 attendees with about 150 couples on the floor at Association hall. The Colonial orchestra provided music for 20 dances as spectators watched the grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Lawton.

Concord Junction Association Hall Cathartic Club Frederick Lawton Portland Concord Maynard John B. Reilly James O’halloran Louis McCaffrey John Garvey Thomas Carroll

Concord Forum Ends With Human Side of Industry Talk

The Concord Forum wrapped up its series with Rev. Harry F. Ward delivering The Human Side of Industry in the town hall Sunday afternoon. Ward, head of the Methodist Federation for Social Service, drew questions after the address as Rev. Arthur W. Stone provided two songs and Rev. Smith Owen Dexter led the session followed by a community sing.

Concord Forum Town Hall Harry F. Ward Methodist Federation For Social Service Methodist Church Professor Ward Arthur W. Stone Concord Junction

Snowy Saturday Horse Race Draws Local Crowd

Saturday afternoon sport drew a good audience as two horses raced along a snowy road from near the cemetery to Centrallq. The black four year old driven by Arthur Bariteau and Fred Grenier’s well known driving colt, steered by Carl Wesley, impressed spectators. Carl Wesley’s handling earned praise from onlookers and owner Mr. Grenier. A. H. Gilmore followed with an exhibition drive using a sturdy stopper.

Centrallq Arthur Bariteau Fred Grenier Carl Wesley Mr. Grenier A. H. Gilmore

Mead Family Mourns Boxboro Loss of Mrs Louisa Mead

Edgar C. Mead of Boxboro attended the funeral in Ayer for his mother Mrs Louisa R Mead who died at age 83 The service was held Thursday afternoon and attendees from Boxboro included Mr and Mrs B C Steele F W Dodge and J R Priest The body returned to Boxboro on Friday for burial.

Edgar C. Mead Boxboro Ayer Louisa R. Mead B. C. Steele F. W. Dodge J. R. Priest

Meeting of Union Plans Friday Session and Appreciation

The Ladies' Union will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon February 23 at 2 o clock. The president wishes to thank all who contributed to the successful chicken pie supper.

Ladies’ Union

Local notices and social updates from town

Town reports distributed Friday. Frank Burrill visited relatives in Lynn on Sunday. Students enjoy bi monthly vacation this week. Miss Ethel Shaughnessy of Belmont and Miss Lena Coughlin of Lowell visited. Lenten services at Help of Christians church set for Wednesday and Friday at 7 45. Miss May Curley slowly recovering from recent Deaconess Hospital operation.

Frank Burrill Lynn Ethel Shaughnessy Belmont Lena Coughlin Lowell Mary Coughlin Help of Christians Miss May Curley Deaconess Hospital

Parish Reunion at St Michael's Church Draws Crowd

The annual parish reunion at St Michael's Church ran from afternoon into the night with an 8 to 9 concert by the orchestra and dancing until midnight. Supper was served in the lower hall and many residents from nearby towns attended for a pleasant evening.

St. Michael’s Ghurch Oonday

Doctors Operate On Dr Hall Staples Back at Home

Dr Hall Staples who was bedbound two weeks ago underwent back surgery at his home Thursday. The procedure was performed by Dr Howard Hamblin of Maynard and Dr Walcott of Concord. He is slowly recovering with a trained nurse in attendance and friends hope for a speedy convalescence.

Hall Staples Howard Hamblin Maynard Walcott Concord

Mrs Bezanson Suffers Serious Accident in Home Incident

Mrs David Bezanson left her home Saturday night when she fell near the door. She broke her right wrist and, after returning inside, fainted and struck her head breaking her glasses and injuring her eye. Dr Tasker treated the injuries.

David Bezanson Tasker

Red Cross Branch Formed in Astomigiy Hall Meeting

At a Feb 9 meeting in Astomigiy hall Union school a Red Cross branch was formed with officers Mrs H D Lyons chairwoman Mrs J R Comley secretary and Mrs Rosg K Whiton treasurer The next meeting will be held in town hall Friday evening and the first lecture will be given by Dr Ross K Whiton Also a Bedford delivery clerk position is advertised at 91 Moody St Waltham MA via Mr Stover.

Astomigiy Hall Union School The Red Cross H. D. ‘Lyons J. R. Comleysec Rosg K. ‘Whiton Town Hall Ross K. Whiton

Concord social notices include Chisholm call and Knowltons visit

Mrs. William Chisholm of Concord called on friends here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Knowlton spent last week at the home of the former's sister, Mrs. George H. Watson at Lowell.

William Chisholm Concord O. A. Knowlton George H. Watson Lowell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Worms True Horace Chenery Maine Gine Auburn George H. Woods Main St Commonwealth of Massachusetts John Deane William H. Priest Maynard Enterprise I’. M. Esty Register F. M. Esty Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dancing Lady Ursula West Acton J. E. Rice Coco Int Lowell Rei Mass B. W. Brown & Co S Board of Selectmen Creighton’s Block Frank Binks James Mahoney H. B. Morsr Bedford F. J. McCarron Chas. H. Williams River St Maynard, Maas L. P. Goulding South Mass Chase Building Hudson, Mase Bedford and Vicinity Stover Moody St Waltham, Mass Frances J. Beal Concord St W. C. Strout Plano Planos Mabe Nashiba H. S. Richardson Pharmacist Main Street A. C. Baggesen P.O. Box Maynard Marble Ad Granite Works George G. Russel Concord Jet Garland Maynard, Mass Howard C. Burr Sudbury, Mass
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