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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
3
A historic advertisement touts Dr True's Elixir as a safe reliable worm expeller and family laxative. It lists worm symptoms in children and cites testimonials including Mrs. Georgia Philpot of Houston Texas. The offer notes prices 35 50 and 100 cents and directs readers to Auburn Maine for mail orders.
By license of the Probate Court the Tarbell estate in Acton will sell at public auction on Saturday March 24 1917 at 2 30 PM the property described as 3777-100 rods with buildings in South Acton near Tuttles Jones and Wetherbee line. The sale is subject to a $2500 mortgage with a $200 minimum payment day of sale. Horace F Tuttle executor Otis H Forbush auctioneer Concord Mass.
Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the Ruth Robbins estate to appear March 13, 1917 at Cambridge Probate Court. Petitions seek letters testamentary to Delette H. Hall and Lizzie A. Carter without bond, with three weekly notices in Acton Enterprise and mailings to known heirs.
James Edward Richardson aged 77 years four months ten days passed away Tuesday evening February 20 after illness and hospital care in Boston. A veteran of Company K and a sergeant, he married Sara R. Stevens in 1864 and lived in the village nearly 50 years. Funeral at home February 23 with G A R honors and burial at Mt Hope cemetery.
Concord on Thursday March 1 sees the final A O H and K of C bowling clash in Monument hall alleys. Ropes will enclose the lanes and only bowlers admitted. A large crowd is anticipated.
The Alpha Sigma Mu club met Saturday at 7 pm to initiate several new members and swear in new officers. Charles Magoon was named president, Matthew Cullinane vice president, James B Wood secretary, Edwin Wilson treasurer, and Wilfrid Wheeler sergeant at arms. Harry Clark elected baseball manager. The group adopted military drill with Sergt James J Mansfield as instructor, enjoyed Pathescope movies and refreshments, and adjourned at 11:15 pm.
About 30 neighbors gathered at A B C Dakin's Lowell Road home on Wednesday evening to celebrate his birthday. The event featured cards games music and refreshments provided by the guests. Mr Dakin is repeatedly surprised by his neighbors each year.
About 25 young friends gathered at his home Tuesday evening February 20 to surprise Joseph Collins. They presented him with cuff links, enjoyed dancing and games, and were treated to refreshments. The event was described as a very pleasant evening.
Names listed for unclaimed mail include Beatty Frank Gardner Howland M CL Harberger A Sargent James Wadsworth John M Gallagher Mrs Jas F Matthews Mrs Edward S Towne Evelyn. Postmaster urges recipients to claim letters at once.
The Middlesex school baseball team unveils a 17 game spring slate led by captain Jabish Holmes Jr. The schedule includes matches with Concord high, Browne and Nichols, Boston High School Commerce, Wakefield, Groton, Noblé and Greenough, St Mark's, Worcester Academy, Huntington, Milton, Stone, Rindge Technical, and St George's at various locations from April 7 to June 2.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate notice cites heirs and interested parties in the William Nolan estate of Sudbury to appear March 16 1917 in Cambridge. Margaret Ward seeks letters testamentary without bond. notice printed in Sudbury Enterprise with seven days prior posting.
Many residents from surrounding towns attended a special exhibition of the latest Cadilac Dodge Hudson and Overland models at the Torrey & Vialle garage in Washington's birthday week. The Middlesex county dealer, among the largest in area, plans a big Boston auto show start Saturday and will have a representative to highlight features for customers from over 20 towns.
Middlesex Probate Court in Acton cites heirs and interested parties to appear May 19 1917 at 9am to show cause why Emma M Turner estate letters testamentary to George C Turner should not be granted. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise and mailed copies to known parties at least 14 days prior. Register: Zonieen Fr M. Hspyn.
Vesday evening March 9 at 8 o clock Mile Pierard of the French Children's League will speak at First Parish for the Soldiers' Home benefit. Patronesses include Mrs Hodges Mrs Howe Mrs Pliny Jewett Mrs Keyes and others.
The monthly 1 meeting of the Church Aid was held Friday afternoon in Trinity church parlors. An enjoyable afternoon followed after tea was served. Hostesses for the afternoon were Raniee Sabha and Mrs. Georgs.
The obituary recalls Mr. Richardson of Groton later Cambridge and Rindge who served in the 6th Mass and 6th N H, reenlisting in 1864, wounded at Spotsylvania, joined the 9th Veteran Reserve Corps, witnessed Lincoln's assassination and Booth’s burial details, and spoke of a lifelong pledge to honor the flag with Decoration Day ceremonies.
Boxboro Grange held a neighbors night at the town hall with Grange members from Harvard Littleton Acton and Stow attending. A letter Grangé provided entertainment followed by a bountiful supper served by Boxboro Grange members.
Otis H. Forbush of Concord Junction Mass will sell Friday March 2 at 1 PM for Mrs Brseth West Acton Mass 25 cows heifers and bull and 25 to 30 tons of hay and ensilage in silo Saturday in Acton at 2 PM Tarbell area in South Acton Saturday March 31 a large property auction for D Sher nai South Lincoln Mass See posters for details
Boston papers report a large potato surplus at the Massachusetts Reformatory. Last year's crop was excellent and about 1900 bushels remain stored there. Consumption is roughly 50 bushels, signaling no shortage. The article notes apparent advantages in the situation.
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