Bedford Man Dies by Self Destruction Near Westford Line
The body of Walter Merritt, about 45, was found near Hill's Grove Bedford, with wrist cut and necktie noose. Police Chief Kelley identified the victim as Merritt. medical examiner Meiges believed suicide due to despondency. He left a wife, had recently moved from Weatford to Bedford. Janies Dee of Concord visited the area Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Merritt
Bedford
Westford
Fouka
N'Aide
Jan
Ghiet
Henry ‘Livingstone
Billerica
Meiges
Lowell
Edward P. Kelley
Ford
Meri Hp
Weatford
Pines Bedford
Local Notes and Timebound Erratic Mentions
Community snippets from Sudbury and surrounding towns note Burr resuming work on electrical installations and lighting projects. Mentions Gleasondale resident Allen, Walter Penney visiting Weston, Saugus Sunday visits, and Tulis enjoying a pleasant stay with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Burr
Richardson
Pe Allen
Gleasondale
Burr
Aera
Walter Penney
Saugus
Wren
Tulis
Weston
Waithem
Ann Eggther House
Memorial Church Weather Affects Last Sunday Services
Due to extreme cold the Memorial Church altered its plans for last Sunday with both afternoon and evening services postponed. Rev. Tewksbury of Concord preached in exchange with Pastor Thomas Street in a forceful and urgent sermon attracting many who attended. The choir supported the forenoon service and a new plan for the coming year was adopted requiring members to submit a contribution card for church growth and other Grange members attended the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewksbury
Concord
Thomas’ Street
Concord News Briefs Highlight Local Club Installations
Concord Junction reports Willow Rebekah lodge officers installed Monday night and Concord lodge I O C F officers installed Thursday evening. Catholic club plans a post Lent minstrel show. School committee discusses plans for a new precinct school house at Monday night meeting. Ladies Auxiliary whist party tonight to draw Concord residents. Daily press notes American Ambulance Corps Section 10 reached Salonica in safety. member Gordon McKenzie attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow
Rebekah Lodge
Concord
Bhis
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A. Hy
Daily Press
American Ambulance Corps
Salonica
Gordon McKenzie
Union Church Friday and Sunday Service Schedule
Open meeting and illustrated lecture on Over the Scenic Highway hosted by the Union Church Men’s club Friday at 8. Morning worship Sunday at 10 45 led by the pastor followed by church school at 12. Junior C B 3 30 Intermediate C E 4 30 Senior C E 6 45 Evening service 7 preaching by pastor 7 30 midweek meeting topic The Christian as a Patriot reference Luke 19 41 42 1 Matthew 23 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
Driver Escapes Injury After Night Crash on Yer Way
Roy Butcher arriving from Boston lost control of his truck on Yer Way Saturday night. The vehicle crashed into a stone wall but caused no serious injuries, though the driver sustained bruises and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy ‘Butcher
Wil. Rodday
Boston
Sudbury Social Dance and Local Happenings Across Town
The town reported a social dance at the hall Friday. Boston visitor Mr. Pitman stayed with Albert Shemeld. Several residents were noted as ill or recovering, including Mrs. Walter Stone and pastor’s family. Edward and Mrs. Saunders departed for Pittsburg with plans to return later, while S. D. Perry and others prepared ice houses for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitman
Boston
Albert Shemeld
Frank Bury
W. M. Parmenter
Walter Stone
George H. Clarke
Saxonville
Billy
Tabernacle
Davis
Edward Saunders
Pittsburg
George
Everett
S. D. Perry
T. F. O'Neill
Sudbury Grange Names Officers For Ensuing Year
At the last meeting Sudbury Grange elected Maud M. Miles as master Harvey N. Fairbank as overseer Harriette C Young as lecturer David Baldwin as steward Lester Baldwin as assistant steward Rev Joseph H Clarke as chaplain Albert N Young as treasurer Ida J Rice as secretary Charles Spiller as gate keeper Pauline J Miles as Ceres Edna Hewett as Pomona Laura French as Flora Angie M Bent as lady assistant steward Goldie Pillsbury as pianist The installing officer was Frank T Marston assisted by Ann Caton both of Everett Grange A bountiful supper followed under the direction of Mrs Charles P Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury Grange
Ghosen
Maud M. Miles
Harvey N. Fairbank
Harriette . C. Young
David Baldwin
Lester Baldwin
H. Clarke
Treas
Albert N. Young
Ida ‘J. Rice
Charles Spiller
Ceres
Pauline J. Miles
Pomona
Edna Hewett
Flora
Laura French
Angie’’M. Bent
Goldie Pillsbury
Frank T. Marston
Ann Caton
Everett Grange
Charles’ P. Lowell
The Way of the Transgressor Is Hard Sermon
Sunday morning the pastor preached from The Way of the Transgressor Is Hard. Sunday evening the Epworth league led by Webster Lowell spoke on The Marks of a Christian. A reception for pastor and wife is planned for Friday evening January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Webster Lowell
Marlboro Meeting Attendees Reported From Borough Pomona
A Pomona meeting in Marlboro drew many residents including Mrs. Maud Miles Mrs Har Mett Miss Laura French Mrs Marion French Mr and Mrs B D Perry Mrs William Baldwin Mrs Chas Durell Mr and Mrs Fred Clark Mrs Fred Noyes Mrs J S Rice Mrs E A Powerk and Mrs Charles Tate. Mrs Young was installed as Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Marlboro
Maud Miles
Har Mett, Young
Laura French
Marion French
8. D. Perry
Concord Churches Urged to Unite for Easter Service
W J B proposes that Concord’s churches hold a united Easter gathering to show one family among many congregations. He urges a yearly or more frequent joint meeting to worship, sing, and talk together in one location as a visible, tangible expression of unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J.B
Annual Meeting Of West Concord Union Religious Society
The West Concord Union Religious society held its annual meeting January 9 with Deacon George M. Bowker presiding in President Loring’s absence. Officers were elected by a single ballot, with John G. Loring as president and Harold I. Judkins as treasurer. A vacancy on the standing committee was filled by Winslow H. Kingman, and nine members were reelected. Judkins reported strong finances, and the bylaws revision was presented by Warren B. Goddard’s committee with a special meeting set to consider adoption. The gathering showed a spirit of cooperation and welcomed all contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord Union Religious Society
Loring
George M. Bowker
Pres
John G. Loring
Harold I. Judkins
Winslow H. Kingman
Herbert C. Shepard
Clarence
L. Trufant
Warren B. Goddard
Benj. Derby
Albert
Kiprovtem
Sere Hatch
Watertown Lodge
Acton News Roundup Steady Social noted in 1917
South Acton residents and guests are listed with visits from Lowell Springfield Tyngsboro Rutland and Boston. Community events include 1917 council officers installation a hot oyster supper and local W C T U efforts for Frances E Willard Settlement Boston to raise 150000. Amateur poultry awards and medical updates appear among personal notes.
Died Suddenly Mrs. Mary Hayes of School Street
Mrs Mary Hayes widow of William Hayes died suddenly at her home on School Street after a short illness. A Newfoundland native, she came to town 25 years ago and was respected as a devout Catholic and neighbor. Survived by a son William Hayes. Burial in Concord Cemetery. C H Fairbanks is ill with acute indigestion at home.
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Mary Hayes
William Hayes
Hayes
Newfoundland
Concord
C.H. Fairbanks
Mrs Ellery Dies After Long Illness at Concord Hospital
Mrs Ellery expired at Dea coness hospital in Concord on Wednesday after a lengthy wasting illness that caused much suffering. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church on Friday evening and the burial followed at Mt Hope cemetery in West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellery
Deaconess Hospital
Concord
Congregational Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
West Acton
Local church schedule and social event recap
Universalist Church announces Sunday service at 10 30 a m with Sunday school and Men s Forum at noon Y P C U meeting at 6 15 p m Mission circle met with Mrs Ellan Hosmer Tuesday Lady s Social circle meets with Mrs E J Gore Thursday at 2 for sewing and business Large attendance urged Last week s Men s Forum banquet served 180 with Alaska talk by Rev R Perry Bush Mrs Morris and Mrs Hall sang duets and Signor Guinons gave tenor solos Congratulations to the forum on its first social event Also note rental ad Tenement on School Street South Acton Mass Box 183
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle
Ellan Hosmer
E. J. Gore
Alaska
R. Perry Bush
Chelsea
Morris
Hall
West Acton
Signor Guinons
Crushed Finger Delays Work After Drill Machine Accident
David Clayton suffered a severe crush injury on his right little finger when a drill machine fell on it. Flesh was torn to the bone and exposed. A tight ring choked blood flow until it was cut off. He was treated by Dr Flagg after being taken to George Gutteridge's in Maynard and will be laid up for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Clayton
George Gutteridge
Maynard
Congregational Church Events Schedule This Week
The Congregational Church Ladies Social circle meets Thursday at 2 with Mrs Irving C West on Prospect Street. An organ recital Friday evening features Miss Bernice Cairns of Greenfield assisted by Miss Jennie Durkee. The Woman's Missionary Society gathers Friday at 2:30 with Mrs Barker and Mrs Case on Maynard Street. Midweek prayer meets Friday at 7:30 in the vestry. Sunday worship begins at 10:30 with Sunday school at 11:45 and Christian Endeavor at 6 followed by the evening sermon on The Third Commandment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Cairns
Greenfield
Jennie Durkee
Woman's Missionary ‘Society
Christian Endeavor
Recital by Bernice Cairns and Jennie Durkee Planned
Miss Bernice Cairns of Greenfield will give an organ recital Thursday at 8 p m with reader Miss Jennie Durkee of West Acton. Cairns is highly recommended and Durkee is known for excellent work, promising a very enjoyable program.
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Bernice Cairns
Greenfield
Jennie Durkee
West Acton
Cairns
Acton Centre notes residents and events in winter
Mrs Pearl Livermore sprained arm. Wayne visited Sunday tabernacle. Greenwoods return from Keene New Hampshire. Florian Fisk visited family in Newburyport. Tenneys to Groton for cousin Putnam’s funeral. A state department woman took LaPorte children away. Miss Elizabeth Tuttle at Burdett college boarding in Somerville. Taplin Baxter and Pickard attended G A R W R C installation in West Acton. Florence Estella White engages to Albert Durkee of Bedford. Builders finish Frank Bulette house awaiting painters. Lyceum course ends with pleased attendees. Woman’s Club lecture at town hall drew crowd. N F Rane spoke well. Boston buyers contract land at Fort Pond, building expensive bungalow. I R Beharrel of Concord Junction contractor. Attendees at Universalist church supper and entertainment in South Acton.
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Pearl Livermore
Arthur ‘Wayne
Tabernacle
Ormond Greenwood
Keene, N. H
Florian Fisk
Newburyport
James Fisk
N. H. Tenney
Groton
Putnam
State Department
LaPort
North Acton
Florence Estella
Albert Porter Durkee
Bedford
B. A. Phalen
Frank W. Bulette
West Acton
Woman’s Club
Town Hall
State Forester
N. F. Rane
Boston
Fred Wood
Fort Pond
I. R
Beharrel
Concord Junction
Henry Priest
Freida Priest
H.¥. Robbins
Mary Pickard
Brooks Noyes
Noyes
Universalist Church
South Acton
West Acton Joint Installation at G A R Hall
The West Acton Post 138 G A R and Corps 62 held a joint installation Wednesday evening at the G A R Hall. Officers for the Post and Corps were installed by named dignitaries, with Miss Fannie Wetherbee continuing as Corps president and receiving a recognition pin. A large attendance of members and guests followed the exercises, with refreshments to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Isaac Davis
Job Dupee
O. E. Preston
Delette H. Hall
George L. Towne
V. C
Samuel R. Burroughs
J. V
L. Durkee
Gertrude Leighton
Angie White
Hattie Maynard
Martin
Josephine Fletcher
P. I
Kate Sawyer
Hattie Whitcomb
Mary Holton
Eva Gilmore
Leslie Joy
Theresa Carney
Fannie Wetherbee
Service details from Ra y Mong weight caterer
A fragment notes meals were served by Ra y Mong Weight, the caterer, with limited context about the event. The text appears as an OCR snippet mentioning catering services without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mong
Fine program thrills Whig village audience
Miss Penick and a male quartet from Boston entertained a large audience Monday evening in Whig village. The program featured readings, solos by Miss Penick, and a symbolic play with a mix of music including Blue Danube Waltz. A burglary at the Mead bungalow and Bradford house yielded no clues or losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Ly FB
Boston
Margarette Josephine Penick
Enerson College
Whig Village
Rubenstein
H. E. Mead
F. W. B. Bradford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hill
Janies . Dee
Gdé
Sudbury
Union Church
M. E. Church
Concord. Junction
of West Concord Union Religious Society
Percy Booth
Flora Hall
Springfield
Jénnie Stowell
Tyngsboro
Mildred Holbrooke
Rutland
Frances Hodgen
George Ham
Karl Jones
George Worster
Bryant Currier
Dr. Currier
Murray
A! McKenzie
Acton
Ralph Piper
Nathalie Leach
Waltham
Watch Company
Canada
W. C
T.U
Arlington
Craig, Sweet
Homeopathic‘ Hospital
Frances E. Willard
Mass
Irving C.west
Prospect St
Apollo Mate
Alex Logan
Eee
Selene
Penick
Mr. Hemenway
Fauiltless
M. B. Church
Druccist
Main St
New England
Boston, Mess
Branch of
Consolidated Rendering
Vancouver Red
Mar
South Acton Caan and Lunber Co
J.P, Fletcher
Gen
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