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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1916

Page

7

Acton Centre Notables Visit. town meeting authorizes road loan

Notes from Acton Centre recount visits by Miss Thelma Noyes in Randolph Miss Martha Smith on vacation in New Bedford and other locals visiting relatives in Maine Georgia and New York. Also reports Luther Conant and family dinners and the Morse family moving to Malden. Special town meeting approves borrowing 1000 to repair the road to the Carlisle line per county orders.

Portland Martha Smith New Bedford Jack Durkee Brookline N. H Elbridge Conant Savannah Luther Conant Harry Towle Somerville H. F. Robbins Edward Tuttle Tuttle Carlisle M. E Charles Edwards State Rd

Grange Lawn Party Promises Ninth Annual Dance

Acton Grange No 259 announces a lawn party and dance on July 18. The ninth annual event will feature familiar attractions from previous years and several new ones.

Acton Grange

Reverend Covell Delivers Pleasing Sermon at Congregational Pulpit

Rev. Mr. Covell of the Congregational pastoral supply bureau filled the pulpit Sunday and those who heard him were exceedingly well pleased with the sermon.

Mr. Covell Congregational Pastoral Supply Bureau

Charles Taylor Recovers After July 4 Automobile Injury

Charles Taylor, injured when thrown from an automobile on July 4, is gaining and able to sit up in bed briefly. Friends express hope for a complete recovery within several weeks.

Charles Taylor

Nagog Inn Hosts Several City Clubs For Parties

The genial proprietor of Nagog Inn reports successful business entertaining groups from Intercolonial club of Boston with 89 members, Web-cost club of Somerville with 25 members, Reciprocity club of Boston with 126 members, and a Lowell party with 60 members. The latter two groups brought orchestras and enjoyed dancing and merriment.

Nagog Inn Intercolonial Club of Boston Somerville Reciprocity Club of Lowell

Large Sunday Attendance Hopes to Continue

Attendance at all the churches Sunday was very large. It is hoped this will continue.

Middlesex and Toston Street Railway Discontinues Through Service

The Middlesex and Toston street railway has discontinued its through service to Harvard Square. Passengers must change cars at Arlington Heights. Through service likely to resume in the fall.

Middlesex & Toston Street Railway Harvard Sq Arlington Heights

Racehorse Purchases Highlight Maine Returnee

Maurice A. Coughlan returned from his stock farm in eastern Maine after a weekend away. He recently bought a valuable race horse now training under Harney Tamlyn at Bedford stables.

Maurice A. Coughlan Maine Mr. Coughlan Harney Tamlyn Bedford

Hotel Sweetwater at Bedford Springs Demolished

The Hotel Sweetwater at Bedford Springs, once a grand eastern Massachusetts summer resort, was auctioned with all interiors sold. Demolition work will start soon and by fall the landmark will be gone.

Sweetwater Bedford Springs Massachusetts

State primaries and election calendar issued by secretary

Boston calendar outlines filing dates for primary nomination papers and withdrawals, certification with election boards, and candidate nominations. It lists August deadlines for nominations and withdrawals, September election dates, and October convention and filing deadlines plus rules on campaign spending and committees.

Aon P. Langtry Board of Election Commissioners Boston the Commonwealth Secretary of the Commonwealth Harkest Aglmelly -- Ho Commonwealth Wealth

Local Notices From Marlboro Chronicle Mix of Visits and Vacations

William Dolan arrived home from Rutland. Miss Katherine Gallagher travels to Lake Saranac. Miss Edna Soule will conclude her Diamond F office work Saturday. Many residents visit relatives, travel, or attend events in Brookline Lowell Chelmsford and Framingham. The community and hospital notes list guests and absences as fall term nears.

Edna Soule Diamond F

No Services Until September at Unitarian Church

Rev. Charles Potter is expected to take duties as pastor around mid August. No church services will be held until the first of September.

Charles Potter Unitarian Church

Brighams Return From Fitchburg Visit to Son at Simonds Co

Mr and Mrs W H Brigham have returned from a trip to Fitchburg where they visited their son Ulysses A Brigham who holds a responsible position with Simonds Mfg Co the second largest firm of its kind in the United States

W. H. Brigham Fitchburg Ulysses A. Brigham Simonds Mfg. Co United States

Faith Morse Returns Home From Columbia Journey

Miss Faith Morse arrived home yesterday after being away since last September. She studied music in Columbia South Carolina and visited several places on her journey back.

Faith Morse Columbia 8. C

Old Civil War Veterans Visit Bellingham Area

W. H. Barney and Henry Pickering, longtime friends, toured Bellingham and nearby towns last week. Both are Civil War veterans and used the trip to reconnect with old comrades.

W. H. Barney Henry Pickering Bellingham

Hot in Philadelphia returns: Patrick McKernan and son James

Patrick McKernan and his son James have returned from Philadelphia where they visited newsrooms and met editors. They described the trip as productive and plan further reporting projects.

Patrick McKernan James Philadel

Arthur J Doherty 62 Dies of Angina at Marlboro Hospital

Arthur J Doherty died at Marlboro Hospital after a three week illness from angina. He was 62 years, 9 months, 17 days. Born in Woolwich England, he played trombone in the English marine band and performed at royal events. He lived in Wakefield, Leominster, Gardner, and Hudson and worked as a bartender before long with Frank Foggia. He leaves three daughters, three brothers in Buffalo police, a captain brother on the Great Lakes, four sisters, and a bartender’s union member. Funeral at Immaculate Conception Church tomorrow morning.

Arthur J. Doherty Marlboro Hospital Neil St Mr. Doherty Woolwich English Marine Band Wakefield Leominster Gardner and Hudson Charles McCarthy Frank Foggia Hannah Mahoney Annie Maneeley Elizabeth Bombard Worcester Margaret Murphy Boston Howard Lawrence Police Department Buffalo John Doherty Great Lakes Margaret Geary Agnes Rose Anna Ed Sagest E Bartenders’ Union Immaculate Conception Church

Marlboro Board of Trade Outing From Old Sol to Bass Point

Members of the Marlboro Board of Trade planned an all day excursion to Bass Point using automobiles. Arthur C. Lamson led as chief marshal with a 10:30 start amid patriotic preparations. Henry T. Eager carried a revolver and jokes about shooting runners while F. L. Gage wore a colorful hat.

Weather Department Board of Trade Old Sol Use the Board Bass Point Boston & Worcester Arthur C. Lamson Wells Beach Lamson Ty Cobb Arthur Henry T. Eager Henry F. L. Gage

Pilgrims Likely Reach Bass Point Around Noon

In a fragmentary note from Sudbury to Bass Point several towns are mentioned including Wayland Weston Waltham Arlington Medford Revere and Lynn. The exact arrival time for the pilgrims at Bass Point is unknown but a noon estimate is plausible. Dinner is planned at the Bass Point house with baseball and other troubles expected to follow.

Sudbury Wayland Weston Waltham Arlington Medford Revere Beach Boulevard Lynn Bass Point Bass Point House

Dolly Vardens Dinner Party at Miss Leighton’s Home

The Dolly Vardens held a dinner party at Miss Mabel Leighton’s Lincoln Street home. Guests included Miss Frances White as guest of honor from the Unitarian church. After a merry evening with a delicious meal and many jokes, photos were taken and a trip by automobile was enjoyed, with plans for a beach outing next.

Dolly Vardens Mabel Leighton Lincoln St Miss Leighton Frances White Unitarian Church Mexico

Foot Injury After Glass Cut On Farm Work

Mr Moulton of the old hospital building on Hildreth street stepped on a piece of glass while working on Irving Howe farm yesterday. He cut his foot badly and was taken to Marlboro hospital in Dr Smith’s automobile. The injury is not serious and he is expected to be discharged in a few days.

Marlboro News Briefs: Local Appointments and Outing Attendance

Fred Ametrano begins as barber at Joseph Izzo’s Main street shop. A large Marlboro crowd attended a Hudson concert last night. Sherman laundry adds three extra workers. A B Willard handles plumbing in a house on Hildreth street owned by Ashley Brigham. A C Lamson returns from Wells Beach for Board of Trade outing. Miss Margaret Newcombe reports from Camp Cowhasset. L P Parker remains critically ill under nurse care at Witherbee Terrace. George Emerson recovering from accident with arm in a sling. Marlboro Grain Co store closes at 10 to allow employees to join Board of Trade outing. Mr and Mrs Lyman Wheeler and son Lawrence join others at pond Berlin for two months camp.

L. P. Parker Witherbee Terrace Lyman Wheeler Lawrence George Smith Pond Berlin

Miss Minnie Lynch Appointed City Nurse

Miss Minnie Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Lynch South Street has been appointed a nurse by the York city board of health and enters civil service as a permanent city employee. She is engaged in infantile paralysis work.

Minnie Lynch South St York City Board of Health Civil Service

Acton Lodge 266 observing 21st anniversary event

Acton lodge No. 266 N E O P marks its 21st year with a Monday evening gathering at the lodge rooms on July 17. The program includes a findl entertainment and supper with many out of town guests expected. I R McKenzie has moved into the recently vacated position at the South Acton woolen mill formerly held by Frank Holland.

Acton Lodge I. R. McKenzie The South Acton Prank Holland

Finest Cathartic I Ever Used Says L Levey

A Wisconsin reader, I Levey, praises Cathartic Tablets for quick reliable relief from constipation. The ad claims the remedy is natural and strengthens the bowel, urging readers to buy the genuine Foley product at Johnson Pharmacy.

I. Levey Jon Foley

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Main St Maynard Mass Thelma Noyes Rel Atives Randolph D. Taylor Grange Lawn Party Secretary of William ‘Dolan Has Rutland Katherine Gallagher Lake Saranac EB. N Death of Charles E. Craig New York the Windsor Harvard Alvah Flansburgh Helen Eager Katherine Talbert George Hayes Bridgewater Thomas Reilly St. Louis University T. E.reilly J. B. Nutt Deaconess Hospital Catee Rathburn Ton Miss Evelyn Gowdy W. E. Colman Salisbury Beach Albert Hanson United Shoe Machinery Co Chelmsford R. E. Marshall Lake Boon Nancy Angelo Rece J. H. O’brien John O'Connell Downey Bros Michael Burke Newcastle Framingham Rd R. L. Bartlett Marlboro Lehigh University Bethlehem Verne Littlefield Framingham Hayden St Ss. Co Philadelphia A. J. Doherty Fred Ametrano Joseph Izzo Conert Sherman Laundry A. B. Willard Hildreth St Ashley Brigham A. C. Lamson Margaret Newcombe Camp Cowhasset George Emerson Marlboro Grain Co Employe New York City L. Levey Johnson Pharmacy Littleton Littleton, Mass Brooksby Farm W. H. Kelley Foreman L. P Planos Spruce W. A. Haynes Co
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