News of the Week in Concord Recaps Local Happenings
Mrs Wright returns to the assessors office after illness while Mrs Benjamin Ingham improves at her mother's home. Reports cover a Boston poultry show sale of a Rhode Island Red, a new barber arriving, a snowstorm incident with boys tampering tracks, public school mottos, and a lengthy note on the Concord Co operative Bank. Also details of town finance hearings on January 11 and 18. Road department plans include Lexington road upgrades and a new baseball field with $3,000 likely for playground improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Tompkins
Lowell Road
Boston
Mr. Tompkins
Concord
Hode Island
Payson & Dunton
Concord Cooperative Bank
Carnegie
Concord Co-operative Bank
Concord Junction
Bedford
Lincoln
Maynard
West Acton
Cooperative Bank F& “Pro Bono Publico
Finance Committee
Court House
Road Department of Concord
Lexington Road
Main Street
Elm Street
Monument Street
Carlisle
Alcott House
Heywood's Corner
Quieting Title to Concord Estate and School Restriction
Plaintiff seeks equity to quiet title to a 57 acre Concord estate in Middlesex County Massachusetts and remove a cloud from a restriction that limits use to private dwelling, garage, and related structures. Defendants own adjacent land and allegedly consented to release the restriction to permit a school, but later refused. Plaintiff claims damages from breach and asks for a release of restrictions and a decree allowing school use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Midlesex County
Massachusetts
William Wheeler
Anne Pearson Warner
Middlesex South District
Install Officers of Hosmer Camp 56 U S W V Held
The Corporal Ralph P. Hosmer Camp 56 U S W V held its annual officer installation at the Veteran's Building with J William Byron as commander and Thomas Lyons as junior vice commander. A guest speaker, William C. MacDonald of Concord Junction, recounted his World War era experiences including Pekin wall breaches and the 1902 Philippine massacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph P. Hosmer
U. 8S
W. V
Veteran's Building
Thomas Todd, Jr
J. William Byron
Thomas F. Lyons
Cornelius R. Kelley
John C. Anderson
George P. Hagerty
James N. Berry
Alfred F. Nickerson
Dennis A. Sheehan
John J. Hanley
William C.macdonald
Concord Junction
Mr. MacDonald
Pekin
Phillippines
MacDonald
Heli
James Giblin
China
Concord Institute for Religious Education Invitation
A general invitation extends to congregations in Concord to attend the Concord Institute for Religious Education at the Unitarian Church on Friday and Saturday January 19 and 20 after noon. A large attendance is expected to hear the program lineup and enjoy sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Institute For Eee
Unitarian Church
Spiritual youth rally plans under Dr Lawrence in Concord
Friday and Saturday program pages outline talks by Dr William J Lawrence on The Upper School and the Y P R U, moral instruction, dramatics in religious teaching, and a question box. Sessions feature Miss Annet E Pousland, Mrs M Louise C Hastings, and an address on The Youth of Today and the World of Tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Lawrence
Lyman V. Rutledge
Concord Parish
Mary Lawrence
Jamaica
Long Island
Lawrence
Dr. Lawrence
One Way Open to Boston for Concord Rail Service
Concord endures another week of harsh travel as the Lexington Street car line remains active with two cars operating to Maynard. The Southern Division of the Boston and Maine, recently disrupted, has tracks cleared and ready for service or another snow storm, while the Fitchburg line maintains schedule despite severe conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Maynard
Concord
Boston & Maine
Fitchburg
Electric stove for sale at Town Hall Concord
For sale an electric stove may be viewed at Town Hall in Concord. For details contact Mrs T W Surette in Concord by telephone number 187.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Concord
T. W. Surette
Young People’s Meeting at Unitarian Church
The Sunday morning gathering of the church’s young people on January 14 drew a large congregation. Edward Ferber delivered a nearly note free sermon, Miss Caroline Shaw led hymns, George Brabrook Barker read Bible selections, and Rev. Mr. MacDonald offered prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Church
Edward Ferber
Legion Auxiliary Installation Deferred by Storm in Lexington
Storm prevented Mrs. Henry W. B. Cotton from installing officers of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Veterans Building Walden Street. Miss Mary Flavin, Past President, performed the service with the full ritual for the first time and received carnations for her outstanding service. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. B. Cotton
Lexington
Middlesex County Council
American ‘Legion Auxiliary
Veteran's Building
Walden Street
Mary Flavin
Flavin
Concord’s Take on Aged Advice From Court Opinion
The text quotes a Jersey Avenue New York City magistrate advising married women to greet husbands with styled hair and silk outfits, avoid plain fabrics, and wear frills. The statement reflects dated gender norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Ave
Court
New York City
Concord Musical Club Opens Meeting at Nashawtuc Road
The Concord Musical Club invites active and associate members to an open meeting at the home of Mrs Edward L Parker on Nashawtuc road Tuesday January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Musical Club
Edward L. Parker
Nashawtuc Road
Tusday
Trinity Church Signs for New Organ Ahead of Easter
The church contracted for a new organ with $1500 already paid toward the cost. The instrument is to be installed in time for Easter services on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
For Sale A Pig 8 Months Old Weight 350 Lbs
Advertisement lists an eight month old pig weighing 350 pounds for sale. The seller is C. R. Libby in Concord Jet. The pig has been fed only milk and meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Libby
Concord Jet
Palm Beach style clashes with Miami beachwear rules
A Florida paper notes Palm Beach restricts hose and knickers with daily gingham bathing suits, while Miami allows one piece suits and leather in the surf. Felt hats dominate as mil liner fashion thrives, with new hats daily for local dames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Palm Beach
Annual Meeting of Firemen's Relief Association
The Firemen's Relief Association held its annual meeting on January 11 1923 electing Harry Tuttle as president John Manning as vice president Edward J Varley as treasurer James Mara as clerk Frank W McDonald as custodian and naming four board directors Capt Fred Hart Capt Alex MacEachern Capt Michael Mullaney and Capt Ernest Hinsman. The group totals 40 active 20 associate and 10 honorary members. The association voted to hold its annual fundraiser at the state armory on April 2 Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Relief Association
Harry Tuttle
John Manning
Edward J. Varley
James Mara
Frank W. McDonald
Fred Hart
Alex. MacEachern
Michael Mullaney
Ernest B. Hinsman
State Armory
Active members meet for music program at Main Street home
An arena meeting for active members was held Wednesday morning January 9 at Mrs. Marvin C. Taylor's Main Street home. Pianists included Mrs. Samuel Hoar Mrs. Percy W. Brown and Mrs. Ronald M. Ferry. Vocalists were Mrs. Clifford E. Hubbard and Mrs. Marvin C. Taylor. Miss Marianna Lowell contributed violin solos. Accompanimists were Mrs. Charles E. Brown and Mrs. Samuel Merwin. An informal luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Musical Club
Marvin C. Taylor
Samuel Hoar
Percy W. Brown
Ronald M. Ferry
Clifford E. Hubbard
Marianna Lowell
Charles E. Brown
Samuel Merwin
Concord youths switch sleigh ride to church dance
About 22 members of Concord's younger set had planned a sleigh ride on Friday evening Jan 12 but due to poor sleighing conditions they held an informal dance at Mrs George K Walcott's Elm street home and, by unanimous consent, moved to Trinity church parish house where they danced until midnight with Miss Hazel A Fairfield as chaperone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
George K. Walcott
Elm Street
Trinity Church Parish
Hazel A. Fairfield
Edgarton Family to Vacation in Florida January 23
Mr. Charles G. Edgarton and family depart Concord on January 23 for Florida for five to six weeks. They plan to visit Edgarton’s father at his winter home in Mt. Lake Fiortac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Edgarton
Concord
Florida
Mr. Edgarton
Mt. Lake Fiortac
National Music Week Proposed From 1924 Survey
A National Music Week plan emerges from a Bureau survey of 59 committees across the country. May is favored for observance. April and June tie for second. The Bureau notes widespread city observances since 1920 and growing interest from New York to Philadelphia and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bureau For the Advancement of Music
Bureau
New York
San Francisco
Detroit
Denver
Washington
D. C
Dallas
St. Paul
Omaha
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Wilmington
Del
National
Annual Meeting of Womans Union at Trinitarian Church
The annual meeting of the Womans Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church will be held Thursday January 18 at 3 30 P M. Officers for 1923 will be elected. Tea will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church
Concord Woman's Club Meeting Amid Snowy Attendance
The Concord Woman's Club met Monday January 8 with 16 members due to a heavy snowstorm. Vice president Mrs Herbert B Smith presided while Mrs Charles H Towle spoke on upcoming legislative bills. Mrs Frank B Hall of Worcester arrived late and gave a lecture on Woman a new political asset. Coffee and sandwiches followed. The next meeting January 22 will feature Charles E Simpson MD State Inspector of Health speaking on New Ideas on Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Woman's Club
Herbert B. Smith
Charles H Towle
Frank B. Hall
Worcester
Trinity Church notices and local ads in Concord
Community notes list Holy Communion and prayers for the sick, Boy Scouts meeting, church address and school times, and aid society gatherings. Also listed are a nursing job ad for two babies, a room for rent on Commonwealth Avenue, a Bakers double runner sleigh for sale, and a brief illness update for Miss Mattie Houghton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Concord
Mass
Flev
Smith O. Dexter
Elm Street
Church Aid Society
Boy Scouts
A. Urgqubart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hornblower & Weeks
Montreal
PRO Bono Publico
Concord Institute For Religious Education
Annual Meeting OF Firemen’s Relief Association
VLNA
Vanderhoof
Concord 421-M
Commonwealth Ave
IL. W. Fowler
Mattie Houghton
the Wilson Lumber CO
R. L. Wilson
Prop
Tt. A. Wilson
Mgr
New England
Wirthmore
St. Albans Grain Co
ST. Albans
Chas. M. Cox Co
Boston, Mass
Irthmore
Tel
Waltham
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!