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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

10

Lizzi Hella Adm Incomplete Note

Fragmentary OCR mentions Lizzi Hella and admiralty context with unclear roles and incomplete phrasing.

Community Notes From Acton Centre and Surrounds

Rev Mr Schneider preached Sunday at Acton Centre. Dexter Spinney updates his buildings. Joseph Welch ill and unable to work. Dr Shaw attends. William Wayland Randolph visited his parents. Roger Shaw solicits subscriptions to the Country Gentleman with success. Mrs John McDonald visits sister Mrs John R MecDonald of Nova Scotia after 18 years apart. Infant son of Mr and Mrs George Laury ill but resting. Dr Barker of Concord attends. Precinct 1 men plan a turkey supper and town hall entertainment Thursday evening February 15. details to follow in Enterprise.

John McDonald John R. MecDonald Nova Scotia George Laury Barker Concord Precinct 1

Campfire Planned for Lincoln's Birthday at Town Hall

Preparations underway for a regular campfire on Lincoln's birthday February 12 at the town hall. Everyone invited to enjoy speeches by G.A.R. members, a singing quartet, and other features. Hardtack and coffee collations will be served during a social time.

Lincon G.A.R

Revered Penology Figures Return to Spotlight

The South Acton column recalls Rev. K. Tomeoha who built a reformist career in Japan after studying penology in Concord Junction and Rev. Carl Kelsey of Andover now at the University of Pennsylvania. Kelsey has published The Physical Basis of Society, tracing origins and progress.

Concord K. Tomeoha Concord Junction Japan America Carl Kelsey Andover Cyclone Kelsey University of Pennsylvania Kelsey

Reception for New Pastor Strengthens Acton Churches

The Congregational church of South Acton held a reception on the 24th for a new pastor and his wife. Delegates from Acton Centre Maynard Concord and others attended as the Barkers integrated with neighbors, signaling a united regional church effort and shared mission beyond their own parish.

Congregational Church of South Acton Barker Fitchburg Barkers Acton Mr. Schneider Deacon Little Rutan Maynard Tewksbury Concord

Unionist Church Sunday Services And Socials

The Unionist Church lists a 10 30 morning service with Sunday school and Men s Forum at 11 45 Y P C U gathering at 6 15 The Ladies Social circle meets with Mrs Hastings Thursday at 2 o clock with Friday as rain date The Y B G U holds a masquerade social Friday evening at 7 30 in the vestry All invitee in costume Christian Endeavor and Y P C U join for a union service Sunday evening with a good turnout.

Christian Endeavor Society

Congregational Church Announces Sunday Services and Meetings

The Congregational Church schedules Sunday morning preaching at 10 30 by Rev Ralph Barker on Fundamentals of Christian Faith II Revelation. Sunday 11 45 Y P S C E at 6 visits Visions and Tasks Joel 2 28 29 2 Chron 34 1 7. L S C meets with Mrs Emma Quimby Thursday at 2. Prayer meeting Friday 7 30 followed by church business at 8 30.

Ralph Barker Joel Emma Quimby

Local health notes and village updates from Acton area

This column lists residents with illnesses and recoveries including Mrs Ann Tuttle confined by sickness and George Worster improving daily. It notes Edson Baird with grippe, Nettie Baird with gall stones, Mrs Charles Clark heart trouble and Mrs Lucy Miles apoplexy. Also mentions George Daniels convalescing, J K Wetherbee with a severe cold, and Mrs Tucker recovering.

George Worster Nettie Baird Charles Clark Robert Christie New York City Tonawanda N. Y Edward Giannoni

Reception to Pastor Barker Greeted by Many

The Congregational vestry hosted a reception for Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Barker on Wednesday evening. The hall featured evergreen decor and red bulb lighting the stage and palms and ferns on the platform. Deacons French and Merriam and their wives with the Barkers led the receiving line. ice cream and cake followed. Clergymen and community members offered encouraging remarks and the Maynard mandolin orchestra provided music.

Ralph Barker French Merriam -With

Finger Crushed as Door Slams on Train

Patrick McGern suffered a badly crushed middle finger on his right hand Sunday night when a fellow passenger slammed a train door at Concord Junction. The accident occurred as he was alighting the train, injuring the finger’s first joint.

Patrick McG Concord Junction

Acton Village Notes on Health Visits and Local News

West Acton reports illness and recoveries including Mrs George H Reed and Miss Nellie Scanlon at Whitcomb market. Glen Gould drives a new Ford business car. Abram White recovered from a fall. S R Burroughs sister Sumner Hayward of Omaha visited. local lodge plans a Valentine party and James E Richardson had hospital surgery. Postmaster substitutions noted and families travel south to Charlotte N C en route.

Alice Genthner Foxcroft George E. Holton Acton Lodge Sumner Hayward Omaha Neb S. R. Burroughs

Tennis Club Elects Officers At Saturday Meeting

The annual tennis club meeting was held Saturday evening at Mrs. Alice Carlisle home. Officers elected: president R. G. Bakers, vice president Glen Gould, secretary Miss Ruth Foster, treasurer Miss Helen Knowlton. Social time with games followed and refreshments were served.

Alice Carlisle R. G. Bakers Glen Gould Ruth Foster Treas Helen Knowlton

Narrow Escape at Hall Bros Shop Leaves Worker Bruised

Joseph Brazier narrowly escaped serious injury when his clothing was caught in a belt and pulley at Hall Bros Co. shop Friday forenoon. Fellow workers cut the clothing away and he was later treated by Dr. Tasker for cuts and bruises. not seriously hurt, a very fortunate outcome.

Hall Bros. Co Joseph Brazier Dr. Tasker

Assisted Choir Benefit at Baptist Church

Sunday morning the choir was assisted by Harry E Holt of West Somerville, an Ac ton boy baritone, who rendered two fine solos Dream of Paradise and Beyond the Gates of Paradise, which were much appreciated by all present.

the Baptist Church Harry E. Holt West Somerville Acton

W C T U Members Attend Middlesex Convention in Arlington

Local members attended the Middlesex county convention in Arlington Wednesday and reported a fine meeting. Guests were invited to the Maynard union at Mrs Gavin's home to hear Miss Nellie Frank Hill speak on The Frances Willard Settlement in Boston. Refreshments followed.

Middlesex County Arlington Maynard Union Gavin Taylor Nellie Frank Hill Frances Willard Boston South Acton

Mrs G C Turner Rites Held At Local Universalist Church

Friday evening after a long illness Mrs Emma M Smith Turner died at her home. Born in Chateaugay New York she was 75 years 11 months. She married George C Turner June 18 1866 and he survives. The couple moved to the village 41 years ago and were part of a large circle of friends. She was one of 13 siblings with 7 sisters and 5 brothers. only brother Willard Smith of Burr Oak Kansas survives. Funeral services were at the Universalist church yesterday and burial was in Mt Hope cemetery.

G. C. Turner Turner Emma M. Smith Chateaugay N. Y George C. Turner Willard Smith Burr Oak Kansas The Universalist Church Mt. Hope Cemetery

Young People’s League Prize Reading at South Sudbury

The Young People’s League met at the chapel on Thursday evening for a prize reading contest with seven contestants. Miss Julia Halley won a handsome book and the event drew a large audience with violin and piano performances, then refreshments. Reverend Street preached on Christianity in War, and midweek services were announced for Wednesday evening.

Young People’s League Julia Halloway Ruth Ames Julia Ames Beckwith Hunter

Local residents move to new homes and jobs

Warren Parmenter and his mother occupy a newly built home near the old homestead in the west part of town. Fred Stone relocates to a newly built house on the State highway. Carlton B. Ellins leaves Schenectady for Pittsburg where he has secured a position with The Edison Co.

Warren Parmenter Fred Stone Carlton B. Ellins Schnectady N. Y Pittsburg The Edison Co

Perry hosts guests from New York Boston and Marlboro

Sudbury notices guests from New York Boston and Marlboro visiting Mr and Mrs S D Perry. Myron Lawin returned from a brief stay with John Lawin in Westminster. William Nolan underwent a successful operation at Mass General Hospital and is progressing as expected. Mrs Waldo Stone the former school committee candidate has withdrawn and will run again.

S. D. Perry New York Boston Marlboro Myron Lawin John Westminster William Nolan Mass. General Hospital Waldo Stone

Exciting Runaway In Maynard Car Clash

Monday night the electric car from Maynard to the village was involved in a thrilling runaway. A horse running toward Maynard veered onto the car track to dodge Morris Griffin driving toward South Acton. The wagon was badly smashed but no injuries were reported.

Maynard Parmenter Crossing Morris Griffin South Acton

Red Cross Event at Universalist Church Saturday

The Red Cross club plans a 2 o'clock lecture at the Universalist church by Miss Loring of Lowell on the American Red Cross followed by a community food sale. Members report about 100 yards of gauze turned into dressings and several socks plus two sleeveless sweaters are in progress. no soliciting will occur for the sale, all town residents are invited to attend and contribute to support Red Cross work.

Universalist Church Typfore

Sudden Death in Swampscott: Mrs Elizabeth Martin

Mrs Elizabeth Martin of Swampscott aged 68 died instantly of heart failure while at church. She was born in Sudbury March 8 1836 the widow of Henry Martin and survived by son Joseph B Martin and daughter Mrs Sidney E Bailey. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm at 22 Rockland Street Swampscott. Rev Wesley A Paige presided.

Elizabeth Martin Swampscott Sudbury Joseph Bradley First United (Christian) Church Burrill St Martin S. E. Bailey Sidney BR. Bailey Rockland St Loring Grimes Dris Grimes Mrs. Martin Jer Henry Martin Swamp,cott C. E. Bailey Rock and St Oseph B. Martin Marin Sidney E. Bailey Rockland Wesley A. Paige First United Church

Obituary of Joseph Rafuse Died in North Sudbury

Joseph Rafuse died at his home on January 24 of heart failure. A farmer and former peddler, he came from Nova Scotia as a young man and worked for Maynard Jones. He is survived by his second wife Hattie Hunt and a sister in Maynard. first wife Sarah Haynes Dakin had died earlier. Funeral services were held at the cemetery with Rev. Claire G. Davis officiating and Mrs. Henry Way and Mr. Davis singing Nearer My God to Thee. interment followed at North Sudbury.

Joseph Rafuse Nova Scotia Maynard Jones Sarah Haynes Dakin Hattie Hunt Maynard Claire G. Davis Methodist Church Henry Way Mr. Davis North Sudbury

Installation of Sons of Veterans Officers in South Sudbury

The Sons of Veterans installed their officers Friday evening at South Sudbury chapel. Elected for the coming year were commander Harold C. Butterfield S V C George H. Gohlkie J V L W Green camp council R G Eaton E C Whiting G H Gohlkie P I Roland Eaton chap Rev Elbridge C Whiting sec Roland R Cutler treas A M Pierce color bearer R H Hall musician H C Wheeler I G Harry Eaton O G L Zerbel. Refreshments were served.

South Sudbury Sons of Veterans South Sudbury Chapel Harold C. Butterfield George H. Gohlkie J. V L. W. Green Camp Council R. G. Eaton E. C. Whiting G. H. Gohlkie P. I Roland Eaton Elbridge C. Whiting Roland R. Cutler Treas A. M. Pierce R. H. Hall H. C. Wheeler Harry Eaton O. G L. Zerbel

Sick list and town notes hint at community health

Mrs. W. M. Parmenter is on the sick list as grippe and bad colds spread through town. H. Rice, a mail clerk, will take a 30 day leave. Mrs. William Baldwin visits her daughter. A small invitation dance is planned by high school scholars Friday evening. Water at public buildings is back in use. A calendar from W. M. Parmenter’s store by Tom Williams is on sale in Marboro. Frank Burr plans to return to work soon after recovering at the store.

H. . Rice William Baldwin W. M. Parmenter Tom Williams Marboro Frank Burr Easside

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. B. Church Main P.O. Box Chester B. Robbins Acton Centre Mass Commonwealth Ave Lizzi Hella Ad Square Lissi Hella, Adm Dexter Spinney Joseph Welch Dr. Shaw William A. Wayland Cot Randolph Mrs A. L. Noyes Roger Shaw Congregational Church Craig ‘Sweet Homeopathic Hospital J. K. W. Wetherbee Tucker H. W. Bursaw State Board of Agriculture Springfield Charles Brown Milbury Lucy Miles Acton Council R. A Helen Reed Eleanor Weeks West Acton George H. Reed W. B. Holt Ruth Smalley Revere Bertha Cram Abram White Nelson Womnboldt Shirley Bessie Owens S. J. Foster Ruth Nellie Scanlon W. E. Whitcomb Harry Womboldt New Bedford Hall Bros Co Nellie Severonia Somerville Littleton Winona Rebekah Lodge Gladys Park James E. Richardson New England Baptist Hospital Brookline John Hopps Arthur L. Wilbur Wilbur Joseph H. Reed Charlotte N. C South RED Cross C.P. Goulding Mass S. OF V. Installation
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