Concord Junction Social Notes and Travel Updates
Miss Hortense Bergeron of Keene has been visiting the Bergerons. Mr and Mrs Percy McWilliams welcome a baby girl born Thursday. Dorchester visitors Mr and Mrs Tracey Omar joined the Connell family. Helen Kenney of Marlboro stayed with Miss Esther Riley. Walter Akers and son Rodney returned from a two week visit with friends in Gardner. Mr and Mrs C Fisher host Mrs Guy Newall and daughter J Babb of Gardner. Woodworth left for Asbury Park N J for a summer position. Pratley moved his family to Commonwealth Ave. Margaret Prehdergast will spend the summer in Kennebunk Me. Concord Junction Catholic club ends weekly dances for hot weather. Mr and Mrs Kennedy and May Carter of Holliston attended graduation with Mrs John Castle. Olín Reilley enjoys a vacation from letter carrier duties. Pal has left to visit friends in Boston and Newport. Keiley and son Edward spent the past week with Mrs Riley’s parents in New York City. Mrs Eleanor Chapman returned from Plainville to spend the summer with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense. Bergeron
Keene, N. H.j
Peter Bergeron
Percy McWilliams
Tracey Omar
Dorchester
Thomas Connell
Helen Kenney
Marlboro
Esther Riley
Walter Akers
Rodney
Gardner
Pein
C. Fisher
Guy Newall
J. Babb
Woodworth
Asbury Park
N.J
Pratley
New York City
Mis
Eleanor Chapman
Plainville
Mr. and
J. V. Chapman
John John O'Grady
Framingham
Frank Walker
Ruth Allen
Rutland Sumiay
Elmer E. Shattuck
Catherine Reilley
Concord
Patrick Reilley
Co. I
South Acton
Camp Darling
Lucy Adams
Long Pond
Littleton
J.P. Allen
Reformatory
Thomas Reilley
Holy Name Society
Help of Christians Church
Herbert Carr
Ethel
Forge
Carr
Harold Chase
Boston
John Crossley
Auctions to Come Soon in Acton and Littleton Farm sales
Auctioneer Otis A Forbush lists sales by Ralph McNiff at Charles Kimball Farm Littleton depot and by South Acton Mass farm. Cows and bulls milking 18 to 28 quarts daily, with horses to settle accounts. See posters for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
A. Forbush
Ralph McNiff
Charles Kimball
Littleton Depot
Fey
South Acton
Mass
W. W. Benjamin
de Ablere
Acton
Ome
Frank, Pratt
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Sudbury
Mortgagee forecloses due to breach of mortgage. property in Sudbury to be sold at public auction on the premises. Parcel contains about 20 acres with bounds tied to roads and neighboring land. Departure includes deed date and prior conveyances. sale subject to $2500 unpaid balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortgagee
Sudbury
iErederick
Blackmer
P. Sanderson
Midruth
Albert H. Martin
Frank
Norfolk
Coneat
Massachusetts
Foerly
Loring
Eaton
Nahum Goodad
John Eaton
Ruben Hunt
Gussie
Jennie
William Collier
Tremont
Maynard
Mass
Pennsylvania
All Day Red Cross Sewing Meeting A Success
Twenty ladies attended the first all day sewing meeting in Fowler's block Fowler's block 38 Commonwealth Ave sponsored by the West Concord Red Cross to aid servicemen. The article urges town women to participate weekly Friday sessions even for a hour to support the war effort and maintain interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Fowler’s Block
West Concord
Commonwealth Save
Concord High School Graduates Of 1917
Concord high school held graduation at the State armory. Graduates from Concord included Girdner W Russell cum laude Laura P Curley Ethel V Hawes Helen L Loring and others in college preparatory and general, domestic arts and commercial courses. Local residents and relatives noted multiple visits and moves as families prepared for new beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
Concord High School
State Armory
Concord
Girdner ‘'W. Russell
Laura P. Curley
Ethel V. Hawes
Helen L. Loring
Herbert P. Pickard
Annie M. Prendergast
Florence M. Russell
Madeline W. Ryan
Homer R. Allen
Toohn A. Delaney
Henry M. Foley
Walter A. Kennedy
Purinton F. Marrs
John D. McEachern
Irene Willis
Alice C. Judge
Dorothy BH. Messer
Ellis W. A. Miller
Paul H. Hidwardson
Punishment Postponed Stray Stories Excerpt
A stray stories fragment presents dialogue about a coffee spill and tablecloth etiquette. The exchange hints at a domestic or office setting with a tension over messes and observation. The quoted lines suggest a narrative voice focusing on manners and surveillance.
Phyllis Visits The Country In Her City Training
In a Chicago News item Phyllis makes her first country visit asking grandma what she is thinking about. Phyllis wonders where the cow keeps all the bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis
Coun
Chicago News
Sword Swallower Draws Saber in Spectacle
A jocose observer tells how a sword swallower produced a five foot cavalry saber from his mouth, provoking astonishment in the crowd at the show.
World Newspapers Note On Reading Columns In East Asia
A historical note explains how Chinese and Japanese texts are written in columns from top to bottom and read from right to left, starting at the page’s right edge and moving leftward.
Sudbury Church Notes Highlight Weekly Services and Red Cross Drive
Sunday sermons by Rev. Claire G. Davis and Rev. Ackerman addressed war and food conservation. A Children's Sunday choir practice preceded a July 8 observance. A Natick exchange and Unitarian service featured sermons and prayers. A Red Cross meeting at Unitarian church outlined comfort bags for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire G. Davis
Davis
Natick
Ackerman
Unitarian Union
Unitarian Church
Mr. Ackerman
Perkins
Street
Memorial Church
Red Cross
Unitarian’ Church
Norman Willard
W. A. P. Willard
Willard
Hudson men before court for reckless driving
Arthur P Hamilton of 172 High street and George Schoerner of Hudson faced Judge Fred E Morris after a collision with National Guardsmen on Washington street Saturday night Schoerner admitted taking the car from Paine Garage Clinton without permission a bottle of whiskey was found in the auto Hamilton held on a September term charge and his 1916 license was void six guardsmen were required to give $100 personal recognizance as they may leave the state by September
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur ‘P. Hamilton
High St
George Schoerner
Fred E. Morris
Washington St
Charles P. Tucker
John H. O’brien
Clinton
Schoerner
Hamilton
Paine
Atty
Tucker
Morris
Sudbury Guards Hold Social Dance. Grange Serve Ice Cream
A social dance took place Friday evening under the Sudbury Guards. The Grange provided ice cream but could not stage a lawn party due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury Guards
Grange
Red Cross Meeting Delivers Inspiring Local Talk
A well attended town hall event featured Miss Loring of the Red Cross with Dr. Oviatt as chair. Patriotic songs were sung as adults and children pledged to support war efforts, while local residents and visitors were noted at several homes and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Loring
The
Red Cross
Union services begin in South Acton with July schedule
A large Sunday morning audience attended the first of alternating July union services in South Acton. The pastor delivered a fitting sermon. Next Sunday the service moves to West Acton at 10 30 with the Sabbath school session omitted for that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Andrew Carnegie Advice to Students on Saving and Ambition
In a college address Andrew Carnegie outlines guiding principles for success. He urges avoiding speculation and endorsements, aiming high, and redefining the question to what one can do for an employer. He advises starting to save early and concentrating energy, thought, and capital to fight it out on one line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Andrew Caufnegie
Kneeling Horses Across Ancient Mounting Practices
A Greek vase in a Petrograd museum depicts a war horse kneeling before an amazon as riders mounted from the off side in ancient times. Plutarch notes Romans trained horses to kneel for easier mounting, reflecting early equestrian customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Plutarch
Hair of the Bear Count Reveals Sparse Accuracy
A carefully verified count of bear fur per square inch was used to award prizes based on closeness to the actual figure. The disclosed result highlighted the challenge of estimating fur density on bear skin.
Chautauqua Opens with Parade and Extended Ticket Sale
Hudson opens Chautauqua week with a long parade led by Sergt Tenney and a free tent show. Senior ticket sales extended to noon to give guarantors more time. The program features lectures by Hamilton Coan and music from Colangelo's Italian band and the Berkeley sextet. About 350 attended the evening concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Thomases
William G. Tenney
Carol Wood
Elmer Wood
Hillside
William H. Clark
Alan J. Jillson
Chautauqua Committee
Boy Scouts
St. Michael’s Cadets
St. Michael’s
Camp Fire Council
Fire Department
Maple
Broad Ste
Central Sty
Supt. Hamilton
Berkeley Sextet
Leonora ‘M. Lake
Colangelo
Millicent Melrose
Frederick Coan
Armenia
Syria
Woa
Resentment Over Marlboro Game Posters Sparks Player Denials
Players Raymond W Patterson and Ronan Merigan deny any plan to join Marlboro for tomorrow's game. Patterson says he never authorized publicity and did not intend to play. Merigan also denies plans to participate with Marlboro after receiving a letter from Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Raymond W
Patterson
Ronan Merigan
Ford
Merigan Algo
Bedford Notes Busy Social and Civic Scene
Bedford reports an unusually good season for Oakland and Riverside camps. Local residents share visits and relocations including the McGann family moving to Springs Road. Red Cross meetings continue at the Stearns mansion. Alumni news lists Anna Canlett as a Concord High graduate with Former Governor David I. Walsh as speaker at armory exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Blake
Bedford
George Thompson
New Hampshire
Michael McGann
South St
Springs Rd
Red Cross Society
Stearns
Main St
Carroll Wetherbee
Charles Wetherbee
Crescent Ave
Albert Pfeiffer
Lexington Park Players Draw Favor With Patrons
The Lexington Park Players win favor with patrons by offering quality plays for its clientele. The resort’s natural beauty and towering pines make the report inviting and restful for outdoor pleasure seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Park
Prizes Awarded at Lexington Lawn Party Baby Show
At the Catholic club house grounds last Saturday Thomas Keiley and Esther Marie Kenney of Bedford won first and second prizes as the cutest babies in the baby show contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Thomas Keiley
Esther Marie Kenney
Bedford
Maynard Fireworks Permits Issued for Fourth of July
Fire Chief George H. Gutteridge granted permits to sell fireworks to M. E. Lynch on Main Street J. J. Ledgard on Na ger Street Harry Ledgard and Hector Roberts Archer Bros Cuttell Bros and Mrs Blatt This marks the 19th year that Heck and Harry have supplied residents with fireworks for the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Gutteridge
M. E. Lynch
Main St
J. J. Ledgard
Nager St
Harry Ledgard
Hector Roberts
Archer Bros
Cuttell ‘Bros
Blatt
Heck and
Harry
Married Saturday Amy Petersen and Edward Ryan wed
Miss Amy Petersen and Edward Ryan married Saturday June 23 at the Congregational church in Concord. Rev L B Macdonald officiated with Abbie Petersen as bridesmaid and William McKay as best man. The couple will reside at 8 Thompson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Petersen
Thompson Sr
Edward Ryan
Charles Ryan
Summit St
Congregational Church
Concorn
L. B. Macdonald
Abbie Petersen
William Mckay
Concord
Thompson St
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PINE
Lexington Players
J. A. Finigan
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H. O. Harriman
Woodland Park
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Wayland
City of Marlboro
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Ug. .A. DI Stasio
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