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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1917

Page

4

Maynard Finance Committee Advances Town Appropriations

The Maynard Finance Committee at fire headquarters on Thursday night approved annual appropriations for the coming year. They recommended 6000 for highway and bridges 5500 for overseers of the poor 41000 for the school department sidewalks 1500 for street oil 1200 for tree warden and 125 for Memorial day. An increase of 50 per year is proposed for all public school teachers. Highway work includes Sumer street from the railroad crossing to the Summer street school Acton street from Whitneys Lane to the Acton town line and Waltham street from Parker street corner to the Sudbury line.

Highway Department Sumer St Summer St Acton St Whitney’s ‘Lané Acton Town Line Waltham St Parker St Sudbury Line

Funeral services for John H. Deane at St Bridget’s

Funeral services for John H. Deane were held at St. Bridget's church. Rev. Walter J. Browne celebrated a requiem high mass. Delegations from Assabet aerie F O E and Bartenders' union acted as bearers. Survived by four sisters and one brother. Interment at St. Bridget's cemetery.

John H. Deane Union Margaret Howard Westboro Elizabeth, O'Neil Hudson Hugh Miller William Priest Thomas Deane Skowhegan St. Bridget’s Cemetery

Officers Installed at Scandinavian Brotherhood Meeting

The Scandia vian Brotherhood installed its officers at the monthly meeting in the I O O F hall Friday night. Installing officers were John Johnson D D Carl Hay and Annie Johnson. New members were initiated.

Scandinavian Brotherhood O. F. Hall John, Johnson D. D Carl Hay Annie Johnson Charles A. Ekstedt F.C Richard Swanson Randi Johnson Elin Swanson Ernest Johnson Charles Emmanuelson Gerard Johnson P. S Sanford Swanson Richard Johnson Bennet Anderson Marius Rocko I. V Claude Nelson U. V

Maynard Residents Urged to File State Income Tax Returns

The notice explains that under the new State Income Tax law returns are required for all with any taxable income, not just those earning over 2000. It highlights penalties for noncompliance and urges individuals with small incomes to understand and meet the filing requirements.

Maynard

Firemen Quell Blaze at Fearns Pharmacy Back Lot

Fire in a box of excelsior behind F S Fearns pharmacy was quickly controlled by Dr E L Salmon and other volunteers after a blaze began Friday afternoon. Prompt action prevented a larger fire.

E. L. Salmon F. S. Fearns

Odd Fellows Install New Officers at Regular Meeting

The Maynard lodge I O O F held its annual officer installation during a Wednesday meeting. A beef steak pie supper by Caterer Fritz Anderson followed in the banquet hall, with a long list of installing officers led by George F Allen and district officials from Hudson.

Odd Fellows Maynard-lodge Fritz Oo. Anderson Hudson George F Allen Fred J. Hobbs D. G Willard D. Brigham Derries BE. Drew D. D G. S W.W. €. Wood J. L

Annual Installation of Sewers' Union 44 Officers

The Sewers' Union 44 held its annual installation at Holy Name Club rooms. Thomas F. McFavour installed Mary Driscoll as press, Grace Leonard as vice president, Mary Leyden as recording secretary, Margaret Leyden as financial secretary, Mary Prue as treasurer, Celia Burke as warden, Mary Moore as conductor. A banquet followed with oyster and salad supper catered by Fred Hayward. McMahon spoke on health insurance and women's economic role. Vocal selections and social hour closed the event.

Union 44 Fred Hayward Parker House Thomas F. McMahon

Popularity Grows for Evening School Sessions

The evening school at Summer Street School Building draws growing attendance with 220 students at Friday session. Students buy English for Foreigners books and order dictionaries and text books, showing high enthusiasm. One attendee says they would skip work to attend, illustrating strong commitment.

Librettos Arrived for Quaint Folks High School Show

Librettos for Quaint Folks arrived last week and the senior class members rehearse their parts. The show is directed by the senior class and will be performed at the Working Association hall on Parker Street February 14.

Working Association Parker St

Raymond Phalen Weds Miss Lillian Jensen in Lowell Ceremony

Miss Lillian Jensen daughter of Mr and Mrs Neils Jensen and Raymond Phalen son of Mr and Mrs John Phalen of Lowell were married Sunday at the home of the ceremony performed by Rev A B Papineau pastor of St George s Episcopal church. Bridesmaid Miss Agnes Jensen sister and Arthur Champagne best man attended. Guests from Waltham Cambridge North Adams Briggsville Hudson and Lowell joined the reception and collation. The couple will reside with the bride s parents on Concord street after a brief wedding tour to Rochester NH. The bride and groom receive many gifts of gold silver cut glass linen and artworks.

Raymond Phalen Lillian Jensen Neils Jensen John Phalen Lowell A. B. Papineau St. George’s Episcopal Church Agnes Jensen Arthur Champagne Waltham Cambridge North Adams Briggsville Hudson Rochester N. H Concords Assabet Woolen Co Phalen A. Distasio Wm. Priest

Obituary: Robert Hill of Harrison Street Dies

Robert Hill of Harrison Street died Friday afternoon after developing double pneumonia following an operation at Mass General Hospital on January 3. Funeral services were held Sunday at Parker Street hall with a eulogy by A Hautamaki and selections by the Socialist club’s young peoples choir. He leaves three children, two in Finland and one in Connecticut, and was a barber at John Ranta’s Main Street shop.

Robert Hill Harrison St Mass. General Hospital Parker St. Hall A. Hautamaki Young Peoples’ Choir Socialist Club Hill Youngspeople’s League of the Socialist Club Finland Connecticut John Ranta Mainst

Local Worker Suffered Sustained Shock En Route Home

Charles Brown and Percival Jr. report a sustained shock while walking from the C. M. & H. car barn late Friday night. The man, alone and unable to summon help, rolled home where a household member finally noticed him. He had been employed by Co. M. & H. for several weeks.

Charles, Brown, Percival Jr

Accident at Bancroft Street School Leaves Man Injured

Albert Estella was sliding near Bancroft Street School when he broke both bones in his right leg. Dr. Mortimer Paine and Dr. F. P. Flagg set the bones on Saturday morning.

Albert Estella Bancroft St. School Mortimer Paine F. P. Flagg

Present Comedy at Parker Street Hall Delights Large Audience

The Working Men's Association Dramatic Club presented a four act comedy at Parker st hall on Saturday night drawing a large attendance. The cast included J. Holander Sofi Hautamaki J. Anola Kansanniva K Walden G Abti Alma Katava and Alina Ryssy with hearty laughter and applause signaling strong audience appreciation.

The Workingmens Association Parker St. Hall J. Holander Sofi Hautamaki J. Anola Kansanniva G. Abti Alma'Katava Alina Ryssy

W C T U Meeting With Nellie Hill Speech

The regular W. C. T. U. gathering meets Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Taylor. Miss Nellie F. Hill of Boston speaks on Fifteen Years at a Social Settlement, with a musical program by Mrs. William Fletcher and Mrs. Gilbert N. Hawkes.

Gavin Taylor Nellie F. Hill Boston William Fletcher Gilbert N. Hawkes

Elected Officers Named at St George’s Men’s Club

At the annual meeting of the Men’s club of St George’s Episcopal church Rev A B Papineau was elected president Edwin Toop vice president Ernest Boothroyd secretary and treasurer. Twelve new members were admitted and four applications received. The club will hold an entertainment and social at the church this evening November 24.

St. George’s Episcopal Church A. B. Papineai Edwin Toop Ernest Boothroyd Treas Nerbi

Snow Plow Added to City Streets Department

Supt. of Streets John Driscoll adds a modern snow plow to the department. The plow will be assigned to the district including Reardonville Mahoneyville Assabet Park and Parkest to complete snow removal outfit for the town.

John Driscoll Reardonville Mahoneyville Assabet Park Parkest

Griswolds Return to Terryville After Visit

Mrs. Lee Griswold and her children Lee and Rita return to their Terryville Connecticut home after visiting the former's parents Mr and Mrs John White. Mrs White accompanies them to stay a few days as guest.

Lee Griswold Lee Rita John White Percival Sr Terryville White

Permanent Organization Formed by Chautauqua Guarantors

A meeting of Chautauqua association guarantors at Summer St. school formed a permanent organization. Kenneth Damien was elected president Everett Toop secretary. A plan to affiliate nearby towns was approved with July as a preferred meeting month. A public meeting may feature Dr. A E Turner.

Chautauqua Association Summer St Kenneth Damien Everett Toop A. Morrill Osgood Chautauqua Association of Pennsylvania O. S., Fowler H. Linwood White Stow Sudbury Actons Concord Junction Bertha N. Osgood BE. J. Toop H Linwood White Howard A. Wilson Orrin S. Fowler F. P. Flagg Wm. H. Millington C. J. Lynch H. Persons M. B. Church Arthur BE. Walker Geo. D. Elson G. H. Merrick W. C. Priest Wm. H. Gutteridge C. H. Stanley Ralph W. Case The W. A. Haynes Co W. F. Litchfield Daniel Goodenow G.A. Theodore Harry T. Bates Edward J. Flaherty Kenneth H. Damien Geo. F. Morse C. J. Morse Howard B. Case William B. Case

Parsonage Aid Society Elects Officers at Annual Meet

The Parsonage Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church held its annual meeting in the church vestry on Wednesday evening and elected officers: Mrs. A. O. Dunham president, Mrs. John Richardson vice president, Mrs. Ada Hodges secretary, and Mrs. Samuel Parker treasurer.

Parsonage Aid Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church A. O. Dunham John Richardson Ada Hodges Samuel Parker

Whist Party At Concord Street Entertains Ladies

Mrs Irving Dart hosted a Thursday afternoon whist gathering at Concord street with guests including Mrs William McGarry Mrs Frank Goettler Mrs Elmore Mills Mrs William Brayden Mrs Albert E Larkin Mrs John Coulter Mrs William Johnston and Mrs Squire Siswick A prize was awarded to Mrs Elmore Mills.

Irving Dart Concord St William McGarry Frank Goettler Elmore Mills William Brayden Albert. E. Larkin John Coulter William Johnston Squire Siswick

St George’s Church elects officers at annual meeting

At the recent St George’s church annual meeting officers were elected including Albert Easthope senior warden Edwin Toop junior warden Percy V Robinson treasurer Charles F Edney clerk James Greenhalge Louis Shaw Percy Robinson Albert Easthope and Charles Edney vestry men. A vote of thanks was given to Louis Shaw for 16 years as treasurer.

St. George’s Church Albert Easthope Edwin Toop Percy V. Robinson Treas Charles F. Edney James Greenhalge Louis Shaw Percy Robinson Charles Edney

Society Ladies Attend Colonial Theatre PomePyus Show

Mary Kelley Mrs Flora Langan and Misses Mary Margaret Leyden and Amy Peter attend a performance at the Colonial Theatre in Boston on Saturday evening.

Mary Kelley Flora ‘Langan Mary and Margaret’ Leyden Amy Peter Colonial Threate Boston Eve‘ning

Mortgagee's Sale Of Real Estate In Maynard

Public auction of a Maynard parcel described as the 20 rod tract on Pine Street with buildings. The sale follows a 1913 mortgage to Hudson Savings Bank later assigned to Worcester Brewing Corp for breach, with sale set for Monday February 12, 1917 at 3 PM.

Julius Loewe Maynard County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hudson Savings Bank of Hud Mass Middlesex South District Worcester Brewing Corporation Worcester

Notice of Estate Administration in Cambridge Probate Court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts cites all interested in the estate of Stephen D. Hosmer late of Sunnyvale California. Edward W. Wright administrator seeks approval of his account and must appear February 1 1917 at nine o clock in the forenoon in Cambridge Probate Court to show cause. Publication in Concord Enterprise weekly for three weeks and mailing notices to interested parties seven days prior. Witness F. M. Esty Register.

Tate Stephen D. Hosmer Sunnyvale California Cambridge Concord’ Enterprise Charles McIntire

Probate citation in Middlesex for Prescott estate

The Middlesex probate court issues a citation to heirs and creditors in the estate of Charles W. Prescott of Concord claiming an administration petition presented by George L. Prescott without surety. A hearing is set for January 25, 1917, at nine in the forenoon at Cambridge to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. The petitioner must publish the notice weekly for three weeks.

Middlesex Sp Charles W. Prescott Concord George L. Prescott Middlesex Apraby Cambridges Gald Charles J. McIntire Esquire MESTY Register

Appointment of Executrix for the Deceased Estate

Hereby the subscriber is duly appointed executrix of the estate of Christina Sal deceased. Bond given as required by law. All persons having claims against the estate must present them to the executrix for settlement according to law.

Christina Salseb Dollegey

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Finney and Host South Acton the Green Stamp Store Milton C. Bean Optometrist Nason St Tremont Whitney and Hastings Austin MacRae Mein St Bank Swift's Bonell Animal Fertilizer W. Brown CO W. A. Haynes Co. “Incorporated Ligrettos Whist Party Aes REAL Worcester , Brewing Corporation Herbert A. Maynard John W. Maher F. .M. Esty Pregcott Keyes Hall Atty
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