Local residents ill with influenza and returning home
George Shepard Olaf Westby Vera George Meta Porter and others are ill with influenza. Arthur Magurn enjoys furlough from Camp Devens while Elmer Duggan covers mail. John Mahon visits from a Southern camp and Major Samuel Tuttle attends Governor Coolidge inauguration in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shepard
Olaf Westby
Lang St
Vera George
Meta’ Porter
Mr. Urquahart
Frank Craig
Arlington
William Craig
Arthur Magurn
Camp Devens
Ensign
Frank A. Pierce
Washington
D. C
John Mahon
West Concord
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Monument Hall
John F. Dee
Bedford St
Samuel Tuttle
Coolidge
Boston
Hudson
Augustus. Moreau
James Powers
Grant St
Elmer Duggan
Michael Finegan
Deaconess Hospital
Preston Rankins
U.S. Navy
Mrs John E Glidden Dies After Long Illness
Sympathy pours in for John E Glidden of Him Street on the death of his wife aged about sixty. Born in Bucksport Maine she was a member of the Woman's club and attended Trinitarian Congregational church. Funeral at the Glidden home Elm Street Monday at 3 p.m. officiated by Mr Tewksbury. Burial Mt Feake cemetery Waltham. Survived by husband a brother William Harmon a sister Mrs Dora Gould and a daughter Mrs Eve F Dee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Glidden
Twi
Bucksport
Woman's Club
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Elm St
Tewksbury
Mt. Feake Cemetery
Waltham
William Harmon
Old Orchard
Dora Gould
Hyde Park
Eve F.dee
Concord
Michael Feehan obituary notices in Bedford town
Michael Feehan oldest son of Mr and Mrs John Feehan Bedford Sr died last Tuesday evening after a short illness with pneumonia He is survived by his parents five brothers Frank Peter serving in the U S army David stationed at Ayer Services were held Thursday at 2 pm in St Bernard s church and burial followed in St Bernard s cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Feehan
John Feehan
Bedford
Feehan
Thre
U. S. Army
Frank
Peter
A. B
David
Ayer
St. Bernard’s Church
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Concord Woman's Club Shifts January Program
Due to epidemic related performer and rehearsal issues the January 27 program changes from Living Statues to harp and piano solos and duets by Zimmer sisters. The event moves from Town Hall to Unitarian Vestry because of piano conditions. On January 13 Dr Frederic Marble presents an illustrated Korea talk in Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Massachusetts
Woman's” Club
Zimmer
Frederic Marble
Korea
Engagement of Miss M Kenneth Morse announced
Miss Frances Thomas of Winchester announces the engagement of her niece Miss M Kenneth Morse of Panama to Mr Morse, a 1920 Smith College alum. He left Harvard during his sophomore year to join the aviation service and has been discharged recently. He belongs to the Pi Beta Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Thomas
Winchester
M. Kenneth Morse
M. A. Carder
Panama
Smith College
Morse
Return Home of Corp Elmer W Lane of 104th Infantry
Relatives and friends in West Somerville welcomed Corp Elmer W Lane home from overseas on New Year’s Day. Son of the late Oliver J Lane of Bedford, he volunteered in September 1917 and served on three fronts including Soissons Chemin des Dames and Verdun. He was severely wounded April 13 1918 at Apres Mont forest and received the Distinguished Service Cross Croix de Guerre and the French citation cord. the 104th Infantry was cited by the French government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp. Elmer W
104Th Infantry
New Year’s Ice Draws Skaters Through Concord Streets
Miss Rene Donala Igill on Everett Street in Monument, Concord, recalls how a New Year’s day freeze turned her street into a skating scene. Children and adults alike enjoyed the icy roads, turning the town into an impromptu outdoor rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Donala
Igill
Everett Street
Concord
Coal price revision limits for Concord deliveries in 1918
The notice sets maximum net ton prices for anthracite and Franklin coal in Concord. It lists Broken, Egg, Stove, Chestnut, and Pea grades with specific dollar amounts, notes a 90 cent per ton discount for customer chosen self-collection, and states price validity is from delivery time and subject to future authority changes. It explains added costs due to mine shipment increases and directs prices effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Franklin
Christmas News From South Acton and Nearby Towns
Rev and Mrs Li Pierce spent Christmas in Worcester. Mrs J E Case said schools would stay closed due to influenza. Miss Barbara Ham returned from Christmas at Portsmouth New Hampshire to resume school duties January 30. A Mothers meeting is planned January 8 at 2 30 p m at Prospect Street hosted by Mrs Howard L James with music by Mrs John Alden. Crandall Forbes and Russell Quimby were visitors. Florence Merriam and Frances Hodgen resumed duties in Gardner and South Royalston respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Pierce
Worcester
B. D. Hall
Elizabeth
Howard L. James
Prospect St
Prospect
John Alden
Maynard
Barbara Ham
Portsmouth
N. H
J. E Case
Wellesley
Russell Quimby
Schenectady
N. Y
Crandall Forbes
U. 8 S. S.bridge
Florence Merriam
Gardner
Frances Hodgen
South Royalston
Mrs. Katharine Payson Informs Of Husbands Wounding
Mrs. J Katharine Payson received word from the War Department in Washington that her husband Corporal Stanley Payson was wounded in action October 28. His name appeared in the casualties December 16. She has received several letters from him and he is in a base hospital in France recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Katharine’ Payson
War Department
Washington
Corp
Stanley Payson
Payson
Acton Centre Red Cross Seeks Sew Day and Club Event
The Red Cross held an all day sewing meeting at their rooms on Thursday January 2. Influenza cases are reported in the village. The Acton Woman's Club meets January 15 in the town hall with a children's day featuring a moving picture show for all children of Precinct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Acton
Woman’s Club
Town Hall
Précinct 1
Elya Wambare
Private John Keegan in France Near Langres and Neuilly Leveque
Private John Keegan of the Veterinary Corps writes from Neuilly L Eveque near Langres about five months in France after arriving from Bourbonne des Bains. He recalls a near-miss from depth charges, 300 mile horse transport in a French freight car, visits to Dijon, Langres and Roman walls, forts, and hopes to return home in the spring. He mentions hunting boars in the area and asks his father to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keegan
Veterinary Corps
Richard Keegan
Douglas Ave
Neuilly
L’eveque
Vosges Mountains
Langres
France
Sted
Bourbonne-des-Bains
Mengeal
Dijon
Hun
Library Unveils Mary A Greene Desk Bequest Tribute
A Maynard Public library dedicates a librarian’s desk to former resident Mary A Greene. Her bequest, including equity in a Main Street home, funded library use with a final $500 balance. Community members praise the generous, kindhearted donor who left all for public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Main St
Death of Seret James Lane in South Carolina
Former Maynard resident James Lane died of pneumonia at Camp Jackson S C Burial was at St Bridget's cemetery Funeral services were held Monday Private John Carlson of Camp Jackson is home on furlough to visit his parents this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seret
James’ Lane
Maynard
Newton
Camp Jackson
St. ‘Bridget’s Cemetery
John Carlson
S. C
Local Social News And Military Family Updates
Miss May Reilley guest in Concord Junction as Nellie Cotter returns to Sherman laundry Marlborough after vacation due to illness. Marine corps man leaves for Quantico after furlough with parents. A newborn son arrives to Mr and Mrs Woodworth. Ralph Howe tours Boston to Worcester with Rubber Co officials. John C. Macone earns furlough with Lor family. Notice of Liwin Hansen’s death in France November 29 1918 and survivor details. Harold O Hansen and sister Mrs Hugh Madona noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Reilley
Quincy
Nellie Cotter
Sherman Laundry
Marlborough
Burton Woodworth
Marine Corps
Quantico
R. C. Woodworth
Edward McClellan
Ralph Howe
United States Rubber Co
Howe
Boston
Worcester
John C. Macone
Long Island
John
M. Hansen
Liwin
France
Anita
U.S
Gallantry Honor for Lieut Rideout in 1918 Action
Lieut Percy A A Rideout of the First Gas Regiment earned a Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism at Clerges on October 4 1918. He conducted an extended reconnaissance despite shellfire and enemy exposure, directed smoke barrage from a exposed position, and remained at his station until killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Rideout
John Pershing
Percy. Adams
Grange Officers Joint Installation Held at Concord
A number from the village attended the joint installation of Middlesex Central Pomona and Concord Grange officers in Concord last week. Acton Grange No. 59 plans its next installation led by Pat Master James B. Tuttle. Helen B. Andrews takes a vacation from teaching in Auburn Maine due to influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Pomona
Concord
Acton Grange
James B. Tuttle
Helen B. Andrews
Auburn
Military furloughs and education updates from local service members
Private Leonard Kataari is home this week on furlough. Private Clarence Neal, honorably discharged, recently completed a mechanics course at the University of Maine and resumed work with W. A. Haynes Co. in Nason Street. Ralph P. Newton, 44 Suziicr nt, entered the Boston University School of Law. Private Warren Smith, Camp Sev ier, D. C., was the guest of Mrs. A. J. Smith on Brooks Street this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Kataari
Clarence Neal
University “of
Maine
W.A. Haynes, Co
Nason
Ralph P.“ Newton
School of Law
Boston University
Warren Smith
Camp Sevier
D. C
Mra. A. J. Smith
Brooks St
Town Clerk appoints member to soldiers and sailors panel
Frank Sanderson named to a committee with headquarters at C. H. Persons store in Nason urging discharged World War veterans to report their service records. The town seeks complete records of all men who served to be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sanderson
C. H. Persons
Nason
New Year Notes and Local Chatter from Cambridge
A. C. Dunham drew for jury duty at a selectmen meeting and reported for duty at the Cambridge Court House on Monday. Selectman Frank Binks, recently ill with the grippe, was seen about town again late in the week. The observance of New Year’s Day at St. Bridget’s Church drew large crowds for services at 7 7 45 and 9 o’clock the morning and evening. Private Frank Binks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brown Sr., on furlough, met former Superintendent Francia Brick in France while along Paris. Y M C A secretary notes wrap up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R
A. C. Dunham
Court House
Cambridge
Frank
Binks
Death of Mrs Bridget Kaler on New Year's Day
Mrs Bridget Kaler of Maynard died Wednesday at 1 10 PM of pneumonia aged 53. Born in Leitrim Ireland she was a longtime resident of Maynard and active in parish life. A solemn requiem Mass was sung at St Bridget's Church with Rev Edward Crowley as celebrant and a music quartet. Burial was at St Bridget's cemetery. She is survived by her husband two sisters and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Kaler
Bridget’ Kaler
Kaler
Sudbury
Leitrim
Ireland
Maynard
McLaughlin
A. A. Hilferty
P. Scully
James B. Warrell
G. Edward White
Katherine
Campbell
Ste Wes
Rosary Society
White Cross Guild
Ladies’aviary
Bridget's Cemetery
Mrs Ida Cohen Dies of Pneumonia at 31
Mrs Ida Cohen wife of Samuel Cohen of Glendale died Wednesday New Year’s Day at Deaconess hospital after a three day illness from bronchial pneumonia. She left four sons Max 9 Barney 7 Morris 5 Louis 3 and Rosa 1 6. Funeral Friday with burial at Montove cemetery attended by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Cohen
Ida
Glendale
Ae Toe
Chia
Gohen
Russia
Maynard
Ahe
Husha
Max
Barney
Morria
Louis
Koskela Committed Suicide at Assabet Address
Milo Koskela age 35 single and long time resident of the Assabet area died Friday morning from self inflicted wounds. Found by John Lahti in a bathroom at 162 Butler Ave Marlboro Police Chief John J. Kelley declared it a death by own action. Survived by a brother John Koskela of Acton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nillo
Koskela
Assabet-Milis
Milo Koskela
A-Beth A
Butler Ave
Ing
Emer
John Lahti
Minnie Lahtin
Banks
Comoner
John J. Kelley
Marlboro
John Koskela
Acton St
Skated on Streets on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day youngsters tried out new skates across icy town streets. They skimmed along the glare of ice with many falls as resolutions were not kept.
New Year Celebrations at Colonial Dodgers Social Club
The old year ended and the new year began with a large turnout of young folks at a Dodgers Social Club dance in Colonial. Stuart's orchestra led the midnight festivities as lights dimmed and cheers filled the hall with songs and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rairtham
Dodgers
Colonial
Stuart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dodge Brothers Business Car
Torrey & Vialle
Main and
Walden Streets
Concord, Mass
Dodge Brothers
United States
Ordnance Department
Dodge Brothers Motor Works
Belgium
Italy
America
Detroit
Michigan
Torrey & Vialle Inc
John E. Glidden
Palace of Versailles
Premier Lloyd George
General Pershing
South Acton
Concord. Junction
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!