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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1916

Page

8

Concord Junction Ladies Night Draws 200 at Union Church

The Union church men's club held its annual ladies night in the vestry drawing about 200 members and friends. Herbert A. Clark of Waltham entertained in two parts with wife Mrs Clark. Mrs Benjamin Derby and Mrs Arnold Lowery performed during intermission. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed, then a social hour. The event was run by the executive board and refreshment committee including Wayne Lawrence Everett Montague John G Loring Winslow J Damon Clarence L Trufant Merton J Hosmer and Richard McCabe.

Union Church Herbert A. Clark Waltham Clark Benjamin Derby Arnold Lowery Wayne Lawrence Everett Montague John G. Loring Winslow J. Damon Clarence L. Trufant Merton J. Hosmer Richard McCabe

Party for Choir at Help of Christians Church

Rev D W Cronin hosted a Friday evening dance for the Choir of Help of Christians Church at Warner Hall. About 79 members with guests attended from 8:30 to 11, featuring solos by Edward Loughlin and Mrs David Sheehan, with dance music by John Gallagher Herbert Lemoyne and Aime Pageau. Intermission refreshments were served and Loughlin received a keepsake in appreciation of his directing work.

Warner Hall D. W. Cronin Choir of Help of Christians Church Edward Loughlin David Sheehan John Gallagher Herbert Lemoyne Aime Pageau

Ladies' Union to honor Mrs Geo G Russell this Thursday

The Ladies' union will host a reception for its president Mrs Geo G Russell this Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock in the church vestry. All are welcome to attend.

Ladies’ Union Geo G. Russell

Local News Briefs From Cambridge and Nearby Towns

Mrs William Reilly spent the week end in Cambridge. Fred Hart joined Torrey and Vialle. Miss Nellie Harmon visited relatives in Ayer. Frank Watson and Clifford Jones suffered grippe illness. Mrs Laura Page and Mrs Edward Lyons were ill with grippe. Napoleon Couture of Gardner visited town Monday. Charles Sheehan recuperating from grippe. P W Allen ill with severe grippe. Mrs Sarah Roberts visited Ashburnham friends. John J Sullivan returned home after appendicitis operation. Mrs Elizabeth Forbush soloist at Maynard Woman's club. Concord lodge 212 O F F to install officers Thursday evening. Miss Marjorie Wetherbee returned to Natick school after vacation. Invitation dancing party planned for Feb 22. Hamedis Martel, now at Fort Wrong, spent weekend in town. Wilton Rebekah lodge installation Monday. turkey supper served.

William Reilly Cambridge Fred Hart Torrey & Vialle Nellie Harmon Ayer Frank Watson Laura Page Napoleon Couture Gardner Charles Sheehan Clifford Jones P. W. Allen Edward ‘Liyons Sarah Roberts Ashburnham John J. Sullivan Elizabeth Forbush Maynard Woman’s Club Concord Lodge Marjorie Wetherbee Walnut Natick Hamedis Martel Fort Wrong

Surprised At Home Sherman Reed Hosts Pleasant Gathering

Sherman Reed was surprised at his Commonwealth Avenue home Saturday evening by about twenty friends. He remained gracious and received a fountain pen as a token of esteem. The evening featured games, music, and refreshments with many attendees including Marion Dickens, Damon, Mary Connorton, Frances Kennedy, Edith Massie, Ina Crow, Bertha Massie, Doris Pratt, Mrs Miller, Helen Worlcie, Clarence Hewitt, Walter Kennedy, Alfred Payson, and William Heeks.

Sherman Reed Commonwealth Ave Howe Mself Marion Dickenson Sther Damon Mary Connorton Fran ‘Es Kennedy Edith Massie Ina Crow ‘m Bertha Massie Doris Pratt Jadys Miller Helen Wcloriie Arence Hewitt Alfred Chabot Harold Wetherbee Walter Kennedy Albert Payson William Heeks

West Concord WCTU Elects Officers for Next Year

The annual meeting was held last Wednesday at Mrs. George Kilham's home. Elected to serve the ensuing year were president Mrs Henry M Lane, vice president Mrs Badgar Hatch, treasurer Mrs R H Damon, and secretary Mrs Herbert Shepard.

West Concord W. C. T. U George Kilham Henry M. Lane Badgar Hatch R. H. Damon Herbert Shepard

Apollo Quartet to Perform at West Concord Woman's Club Night

The West Concord Woman's club hosts its annual guest night next Friday at I. O. O. F. hall. The Apollo male quartet, with Velma Bailey assisting Hicks the reader, will perform. Members enter on membership tickets and guests on attached guest tickets. extra guest tickets are available.

West Concord Woman's Club I. O. O. PF. Hall Apollo Velma Bailey Hicks

Cath club hosts first public whist party this Thursday

The Cath club announces its first public social, a whist party this Thursday evening. A large advance sale of tickets suggests strong attendance with music and refreshments to follow.

Cath Club

Royal Arcanum Installation in O O F Hall

Royal Arcanum held its installation of officers in the I O O F hall on Monday night. D G R Arthur LeMay of Fitchburg and staff conducted the ceremonies followed by oyster stew in the banquet hall. Installed for the year were Regent Charles S. Moulton vice regent E A Carlson orator D A Bakin S P Regent J F Puller Sec H Hatch Co F W Gale Treas T P Allen chap H C Shepard Guide B A Caldwell warden J W Yord sentry H I Judkins.

O. O. F. Hall Royal Aranum D. G. R. Arthur LeMay Fitch ‘Urg Charles Judge Charles S. Moulton E. A. Carlson D. A. ‘Akin S. P J. F. Puller H. Hatch F. W. Gale Treas T. P. Allen H. C. Shepard B. A. Caldwell J. W. Yord H. I. Judkins

Epidemic Grippe Strikes Town Sick List Grows

An outbreak of grippe spreads through town last week with many families reporting sick members. Conditions are improving but several residents remain ill.

Grippe

Concord Forum Seeks Large Attendance for Postwar Talk

The Concord gathering slated for next Sunday afternoon features English speaker K Ratcliffe discussing After the war settlement and reconstruction. A fuller program description appears in the Concord column.

Concord K. Ratcliffe

Work on Fire Escapes at West Concord School

Construction on the new fire escapes at West Concord school continues. It is expected to take another fortnight to finish. Mr and Mrs W O Fought attended the Elks annual ball in Waltham.

West Concord W. O. Fought Elks Waltham Tan

Man Charged With Wife Murder Arraigned In Greenfield

Arthur L. Wells was arraigned in Greenfield Massachusetts on a wife murder charge. police say he confessed and he pleaded not guilty and was held without bail for the March term of the grand jury. New England Cotton Yarn to sell Rotch mills with Passaic mills taking stock.

Greenfield Mass Arthur L. Wells New Bedford, Mass New England Cotton Yarn Company Rotch Passaic Cotton Mills Passaic Nyes

Union church roll call and supper at Comcord Junction

The annual Union church meeting at Comcord Junction drew 97 attendees for a bountiful ladies’ supper. Rev. William J. Batt presided. Deacon John G. Loring led the business and officers were elected including John R. McKenzie as deacon and Marguerite Leighton as clerk.

Union Church William J. Batt John Redfearn Gertrude Knowles Honolulu Council Bluffs Iowa John G. Loring John R. McKenzie G. F. Knowles Flormee BE. Bowker Ser‘tce Marguerite Leighton Anna Noonan Mary B. Laws Cora Hatch E. J. Palisoul Manches N. H A. E. Hetherington

Real estate sale ties town to longtime resident Hogan

Michael J. Kelly sold his Commonwealth Avenue store and residence to Charles Hogan. Hogan plans a Feb 1 takeover to convert the store into a modern variety store and lunchroom while Kelly continues his farber business nearby. Hogan, a 26 year local, is active in Concord circles and serves as AOH Middlesex county secretary.

Michael J. Kelly Commonwealth Ave Charles Hogan Hogan Kelly Farber Boston Harness Co Concord Council K. of C Div Concord Junction Catholic Club Waltham Jodge of Elks Waltham Judge of Owls Maynard Aerie Eagles A.O. H Middlesex County

Fragmentary Notice From 1915 District Records

A partial OCR fragment references a location Maynard and a date December 31 1915. The text appears to be a dated archival block likely part of a legal or public record entry with unclear surrounding details.

Reighton Maynard

Probate Court Notice for License to Sell Estate

Probate Court of Maynard recalls heirs at law and interested parties in the estate of Georg Lincoln, deceased. Joseph P. Dexter, administrator, petitions for license to sell the estate to pay debts. Court convenes January 28, 1916 at 9 a.m. in Maynard for show cause. Notice published in Maynard Enterprise weekly for three weeks.

Testamentary Issued to Luke H Tuttle Probate Court Citation

The court orders Luke H. Tuttle to show cause why letters testamentary should not be issued to him as executor without security. A citation directs appearance in Probate Court at Cambridge in Mid County on January 17, 1916 at 9 am. Publication in a county newspaper for three weeks is required and notice by mail to interested parties. Witness Charles J. McGee First Judge on December 22, 1915.

Tuttle Luke H. Tuttle Camridge Galen Cote Charles J. Mc Eewire Camisaid Middlesex Acton Enterprise Charles J. MeoIncire

Probate Court citation for administrat ion of Robert Wayne estate

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs next of kin and all interested in the estate of Robert Wayne late of Cambridge deceased. A petition seeks letters of administration to Ethel Bond of Somerville or another suitable person. A hearing is set for January 21, 1919 at Cambridge at 9 AM. Public notice must be published weekly for three weeks.

Cred's Elizabeth A. Wayne Elizabeth Wayne Ea. Wayne Ligsie Wayne Acton Said Tastate F. Ethel Bond Somerville Oeirs Credors Robert Wayne Don Eady Ethel Bond Middlesex Cambridge Ie Act Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Augusta T. Jacobs Concord Alice Jacobs

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