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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1920

Page

7

Fire dept battles blaze at Balboa corner residence

Early morning fire at Balboa near Canal Sheehan and Enaene mit Saar caused little damage. Waldo P. Lapham buys Adelaide Hosmer parcel at Brigham's corner intends to develop it with a street from Main to Old Road and Nine Acre corner creating a potential new residential area with large lots.

Winey Mase Waitham Balboa Canal Sheehan and Enaene Mit Saar Waldo P. Lapham

Death in Town: Florence Miner Died at Ten

Town mourns as Florence Eloise Miner aged ten, daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Miner, dies after a brief illness. Born in West Acton she moved to this town years ago and attended West Concord school in fifth grade. Funeral held at 12 Main St with Rev Alfred Stone officiating. burial at Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Survived by father and six sisters Edith Ethel Mary Lillian Muriel Dorothy.

Floreence Miner Florence Eloise E. B. Miner Maini West Acton West Concord Alfred Stone Susie Woot Jesus Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Concord John Evans John Ballqu Winthrop Richard McCabe Clarence Manter Edith Ethel Mary Lillian Muriel Dorothy

Funeral services for Mrs Gravasso at Help of Christians Church

Funeral services for Mrs DBnza Gravasso wife of Clement Gravasso were held Thursday at Help of Christians Church. Interment followed at St Bernard's cemetery. She died Tuesday and is survived by her husband two married daughters and two sons Louis and Albert all of this town. A past accident involving a neighbor's child during coasting on ice is believed to have contributed to the family’s sorrow.

Dbnza Gravasso Clement Gravasso Conant St Help of Christians Church St. Bernard's Cemetery Concord No Man's Ss M. D. Brooks Mra Estena Ellis N

Concord lodge I Q F annual concert and ball guests

Hapgood G and Miss Hazel Bender of Worcester visited Mr and Mrs Harry Parker for Concord lodge No 212 I Q F event Friday night. Mr Parks a former Gardner baseball pitcher is recalled for his strong left field play with the local team three years ago.

Hapgood Parks Hazel Bender Worcester Harry Parker Concord Lodge Parks Gardner

Card of Thanks from E B Miner Family

The Miner family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and flowers shown after their recent sorrow.

E. B. Miner

Auction sale announced for Isaac Davis farm in Acton Centre

Otis H. Forbush of Concord Junction Mass. will sell Monday Jan 26 1920 at 946 am at the Isaac Davis farm once Charles Wheeler place near Acton Centre. Items include 12 oxen or cows harnesses hay fodder and farming gear with cattle carts sleds and wagons. Also note Wayland sale Thurs Jan 29 at 930 am listing 37 cattle 3 horses hens and farm tools.

Otis H. Forbush Concord Junction Mass Ae Isaac Davis Charles Wheeler Acton West Acton Adv Wayland

Concord News of the Week Details Lodge Installations

The Concord Woman's group hosted a program at Mrs. George M. Baker's home with musical selections by quartets and soloists. Officers of Divisions 66 and 44 were installed in Wilton Monument Hall with a 1920 oath and an Irish Cause talk by FP Linehan, followed by supper.

Concord Woman's George M. Baker Beach Pasmore Thorpe Shepard Johnson Haviland Musette LeClair Schubert Wilton Monument Hall Anternoon FP. Linehan H. Dogue

Village Clubs association signals new English village life

The newly formed Village Clubs association grows from an Agricultural club discussion to empower villagers to run local amusements and recreation centers. It aims to supply what residents want, with advisory help but no dictation, potentially signaling a large social movement in England. It also notes a puzzling influenza resilience among blast furnace workers, with no medical explanation.

England Village Clubs Association Agricultural Club

Vesper Service at First Parish Church Concord

A vesper service will be held at First Parish Church Unitarian in Concord on Sunday January 25 at 5 o clock. The musical program includes Miss A Faunce Ballade DT Miss Marion Barker violin Miss Edith Jewell viola Miss Hazel L Africain cello Le Soir Vierne Miss Jewell vivia Trio Cradle Song of the Virgin Branms and Miss Barker and Miss Jewell.

First Parish Unitarian Concord Miss Marion. Barker Edith Jewell Hazel L’africain Miss Jewell Vivia Trio

Methodist Church Activities Concord Daily Schedule

Thoreau street near Hubbard and E Bonnevie Kluver at 3 Fielding street share services. Rap 25 and week events listed. Sunday school at 10 am morning work and Epworth league at 7 pm. evening service 7 45 pm. Wednesday 8 pm Ladies sewing and league business at Mr Baggesens home Fielding street. Thursday 8 pm Beago challenges literary program and social in church parlor.

Thoreau St Hubbard St Concord E. Bonnevie Kluver Fielding St. Tel Church Parior

Mulcahy Joins The Enterprise Staff In Concord

William D. Mulcahy a Concord high graduate joins The Enterprise as reporter for Concord this week. Billy is known in the area and works at the local post office while gaining newspaper experience. Regina Connell resigns from Old Concord district duties but will continue as Concord Junction reporter.

William D. Mulcahy Brooks Sr The Enterprise Concord Billy Concord High Vanderbilt New York Herald Regina Connell Concord Junction

Children of the Revolution Meet at Walcott Home

The Children of their Revolution gathered at Mrs. George E. Walcott’s home Saturday for singing and a salute to the American flag. George E. Walcott was elected treasurer and Telen Smith secretary. Refreshments were served.

George E. Walcott Telen Smith

Lecture by Dr Walter Fernald on Feeble Minded Training

Monday afternoon lecture by Dr Walter B Fernald titled The Training of the Feeble Minded will be heard by all. The note mentions Concord sporting news follows in the next column.

Walter B. Fernald

Local Notes From Keene and Vicinity

Michael J Towler attends Lowell Commercial College as Mrs James J recovers from appendicitis. Samuel H Tuttle buys a Maxwell touring car from Macone Bros. Mon Hall bowling manager James Finan in Keene reports plans. Marion Johnson travels to Virginia with her mother after their father’s death. Keene high school ice hockey seeks opponents. Ralph Woes, construction worker in Virginia, visits family in Keene. Elmer L Joslin congratulates on the birth of a little daughter at Deaconess Hospital. Both mother and child reported healthy.

Michael J. Towler Lowell Commercial College James J Keen 3 Capital Samuel H. Tuttle Maxwell Macone Bros James Finan Mon’ Hall Keene H. Seater J. C. Johnson Marion Virginia Col. Jomcon Ralph Woes

Drive Supports YD Club House Subscriptions

The drive for subscriptions to build the YD club house at St Botolph shows beautiful decoration with naval shields bearing battles names from the boys division. Concord contributed 500 dollars via voluntary subscriptions led by a committee including Murray Ballou George M Bowker Stedman Buttrick Winslow J Damon Charles K Darling Miss Agnes Dee Parker George L Prescott Russell Robb and William G G Ryan.

St. Botolph Concord Murray Ballou George M. Bowker Stedman Buttrick Winslow J. Damon Charles K. Darling Miss Agnes Dee Parker George L. Prescott Russell Robb William G G. Ryan

Man Born 1849 in Westboro, Concord Hat Trade Figure

Mr. Leland, born December 14, 1849 in Westboro, long a Concord resident, spent many years in the wholesale hat business with Swan Russell Co. He recently retired.

Mr. Leland Westboro Concord Swan Russell Co

Taken ill at club death follows sudden incident

A local obituary note states Mrs. 8 died after a sudden illness at a Tuesday club gathering. The report mentions M. D. Brooks and associates nearby and lists surviving relatives Ellis N. and another unnamed family member.

Jamies Promote Successful Dance Evening

The Jamies hosted a dance in the company memory on Thursday evening attracting over 100 couples on the floor. Mansfield post and Thomas J. Riley were noted among the attendees in a lively community event.

Jamies J Mansfield Post Onan Maine Ikon Lie le Thomas J. Riley Cote

Local Hiring Moves Amid House Fire and Theatre Plans

Francis Gower becomes foreman at Jetson Thompson Co in Waltham while Mrs Lawrence Tobin hosts at home. William C Ryan accepts a post with the Construction Co for a South Carolina project. A fire damaged a residence of David Ag Poche. cause unknown. A theatre rendition of The Lion and the Use is set for this week under Miss Mary Mahon as part of a concert council event.

Francis Gower Jetson Thompson Co Waltham Lawrence B. Tobin Willie Tobin William C. Ryan 6 Construction Co South Carolina Davi Ag Mary Mahon Concert Council K. of C

Shrift Campaign Outlines Thrift Week Efforts by Clubs

A thrift campaign plan outlines duties for clubs to extend across the community. February emphasizes analyzing January expenses to identify savings, March focuses on reporting living expense reductions and encouraging investments in government securities. The program asks both men and women’s groups to assess money use without reporting exact spending.

Indi Insaneaays Pf Ayers

Old Concord DAR Meeting Highlights Members and Activities

At the January Old Concord chapter DAR gathering Mrs. C. S. Fowler presided with Mrs. Hollis Howe and Mrs. T Mason in attendance. Mrs. Fowler’s son joined the discussion of the chapter’s activities and accomplishments.

Old Concord C. S. Fowler Hollis Howe T Mason

William Bulger Jr illness not serious recovery ahead

Friends note William Bulger Jr fell ill Sunday with lead poisoning. Doctors determined cause and he is recovering well. Classified ads list wood and sleighs for sale, a Mullins Steel Motor seat, and a lost book notice from Concord.

Wlliam Bulger Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Perkins & Wells Co Hubbard Woman's. Club Sheep and the Lambs Homer Tristram and Iseult Forester Mrs. Shepard Beroeuse Paul Juan Die Lorelei Percy W. Brown Mendelssohn Mendelssohn Neapolitan Air Caraccioli Conant Andautius Martini-Kreisler Liebesleid Kreisler L’africain Heart Tears Hartmann the Big Brown Bear Mana Zucca Mrs. Dawley Piano Novellette Schumann Chopin Miss Shepley Ireland Pres. Linehan Daniel F. Hennessy John J, Hopkins Michael J. Collins Patrick McBrean Kiernan Hickey SA Joseph M. Collins Michael Hopkins Ellen Fitzgerald Helena Mullaney Eva Dee Morley T Cora Filannery Ellen McPhillips Nora Thompson Rebekah Willow Rebekah Lodge C. F. Hall Ella Burroughs Suite West Blanche Donovan Edith Williams Helen Loring Goldie Akers Albert Butcher Rose Parker Nellie Mahaney Clara Alex Whites Garage Concord Main Street Vesper Service Urgeon Bonnet Branms Miss Barker Miss Methodist Episcopal Church NEW Reporter Sporting News WSO Loewe Bros Music Herberts Orchestra Francis Orlando Leland Taken IL D. A. RK Sal&—Mullins Steel Motor H. B. Bigelow Sudbury Rd Middlesex Institution Charles E. Brown Treas Ings Concord Grace M. Hunter Concord Jet Mase Waeden Waltham National Bank Member Federal Reserve System Association Hall Enid Bennett Ormaie Corinne Griffith —III
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