Memorial Day Encounters and Local Happenings
Raymond Perrin, now of Hartford Connecticut, renewed acquaintances here on Memorial Day. Sheehan, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Shehan, underwent appendicitis surgery at Deaconess Hospital. Arthur Adams and family enjoyed a harbor outing and visits in Hingham. Frank Hewitt moved his family to a newly purchased home on and st. Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas and baby visited from Dracut to their mother Mrs F. B. Loomer. James J. Mansfield Post American Legion plans an important meeting at the State Armory Thursday evening to discuss forming an auxiliary.
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Raymond Perrin
Hartford
Sheehan
David Shehan
Deaconess Hospital
Arthur Adams
Harry Thomas
Dracut
F. B. Loomer
James J. Mansfield Post
American Legion
State Armory
Salvation Army Home Service Fund drive exceeds quota
The Concord Junction committee reports finishing its drive and sending $377.48 to New England headquarters, $127.48 over the quota and more than 50 percent oversubscribed. The group praises the town's generosity and cooperation with solicitors, noting the motto The Lord Loveth a Cheerful Giver.
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Salvation Army Home Service
Concord Junction
New England
Concord Junction Defeats Mattapan AA In Home Win
A large crowd watched Concord Junction beat Mattapan AA by 7 to 0 at home. Mc Cabe pitched well for the locals while John Fallon impressed at first base. The new grand stand drew cheers and a return game on holiday morning ended with another home victory.
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Mattapan AA
McCabe
John Fallon
News of the Week in Concord and Concord Junction
Miss Agnes Devine of Lawrence was a weekend guest of her sister Mrs Join Hughes. Miss Mildred Gerrity spent the holiday with friends in Holliston.
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Agnes Devine
Lawrence
Join Hughes
Mildred Gerrity
Holliston
Reverend Alfred Wheeler Stone to Lead Morning and Evening Services
The pastor will preach at the morning service at 10 30 and conclude a series of talks on Memagoges from the Lives of Famous Men. The address on Waldo Emerson, the Concord Philosopher and Poet, is set for Tuesday evening at 7 30. Midweek meeting follows and all are welcome to all church activities.
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Alfred Wheeler Stone
Ph’ Waldo Emerson
Concord
Thanks for kindness in our sorrow from J Thurston family
The Thurston family expresses gratitude for the sympathy shown after their loss and for the flowers sent.
For Sale in Littleton Mass Property in town center
Auction notices list several sales in Concord Junction and surrounding towns. Included are Highland stock farm Milton with cattle horses hens and equipment on June 3 and 4, FFE Childs Lexington Waltham sale June 7, White estate sale June 12 and a Concord Square Hospital Day on June 5.
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Littleton
Mass
Roperty
James L. Adams
Concord Junction
Wighland St
Otis H. Forbush
Highland Stock Farm
Milton
Ffe Childs
Lexington
Waltham
John
Erelton Davis) White
Sudbury Church Repairs Progress Amid Club Entertainment
Repairs at a South Sudbury ME church advance well. The Woman's Club hosted a Friday evening dance to entertain attendees. A Sunday audience heard Rev Mr Hoyle of Memorial church, with veteran Rufus Hurlburt present and floral decorations led by Mrs Charles Hackett.
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Woman's Club
South Sudbury
Mr Hoyle
Memorial Church
Rufus Hurlburt
Charles Hrackett
Masquerade Night Delights 60 Attendees
A Wednesday evening masquerade drew 60 guests in handsome and grotesque costumes. Prizes went to Mrs F F Gerry for prettiest and Chauncy Raton for worst. Judges were Mrs Scales, Mrs White, and Mrs Davis. The Colonial orchestra provided music, with ice and cookies served.
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F F Gerry
Chauncy Raton
Scales
Mra White
Davis
Colonial Orchestra
Surprise Tin Shower for Miss Leonora Stiles
Monday evening a surprise tin shower was given to Miss Leonora Stiles. Her high school classmates were among the guests who filled the house with gifts and good wishes. Punch and cookies were served in a most enjoyable evening.
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Leonora Stiles
Grange Patriotism Meeting Features Veterans and Music
Tuesday evening the Grange held a patriotic meeting with war veterans including R Hri Burt the GAR representative Harold Butterfield a WWI veteran George Wilson of the Spanish American War Vincent Clarke of the Legion Rev Mr Hoyle and Rev Ged H Clarke presiding and giving the welcome The school orchestra provided music Two charter members Mrs Lizzie Lawrence and Mrs Carrie Bent Haynes attended A large attendance enjoyed supper served by the Clarke Moore Owen and Lawrence Hadley committees and dancing ended the evening Also includes local ads for hog fat bakers waste flour and hats and a Lexington maid wanted listing.
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Grange
R Hriburt
GAR
Harold Butterfield
George Wilson
Vincent Clarke
Legion
Hoyle
Francis F Walker
Fred Clarke
Ged H Clarke
Lizzie ,Lawrence
Carrie Bent Haynes
Clarke
Moore
Owen
Ralph Moore
Lawrence Hadley
Memorial Service in Stow at First Parish Church
The Laymens League holds a memorial service at First Parish church Stow on Sunday June 6 at 4 o clock. The choir performs The Comforter by Edward Shippen Barnes with Boston based sopranos and altos, tenor and baritone soloists, and violinist. Additional pieces include Hear Not Ye O Israel and Hymn to the Victorious Dead. The notice also lists job ads in Concord for an assistant gardener and a general maid with contact numbers.
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Laymens League
Stow
Comforter
Edward Shippen Barnes
Elva R. Evans
Rulon Y. Robison
Sara Waggenheim
Boston
Middlesex School St George Defeat at Newport
St George suffers its worst loss of the season as Middlesex dominates the Newport contest with a 2 2 score at final. The Middlesex bats surge in the third inning while the rest of the game shows their clear edge. For sale listing includes multiple household items and furniture at 10 Pine St Concord Jct.
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Middlesex
St George
Newport
Pine St. Concord
Wanted Cook for Family of Three
Help needed to cook for a three person household. Apply Mrs. T. W. Surette at the phone number 187. dot two. This personal ad seeks a reliable cook to manage daily meals for a small family.
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Marion
Concord
T. W. Surette
Concord Civil War veterans lead wreath parade through town
Monday's commemoration by Concord post 180 featured a march from headquarters to Lincoln for grave decorations at Old No Bel and Civil War sailors flowers at the river bridge. The parade, led by Waltham Watch Co. band and Spanish War veterans, honored 200 marchers including GAR members and Boy Scouts.
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Old Concord
Lincoln
Old No’ Bel
Armory
State Armory
Andrew Maher
Waltham Watch
James’ J Mansfield
Thomas H Mansfield
Stow St
Hubbard
Thoreau
Main
Down Main
Monumentsq
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
St Bernard’s Cemetery
George W Bowker
Dance at Hibernian Hall Draws Large Attendance
District 56 AOH held a successful dance at Hibernian hall on Friday evening. A large crowd enjoyed dancing until midnight with Gilmore's jazz band providing music. The committee was led by chairman Joseph McKenna and included Thomas Hanlon Kierning Hickey Joseph Hanlon and George Mulcahey.
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Hibernian Hall
Gilmore
Joseph McKenna
Thomas Hanlon
Kierning Hickey
Joseph Hanlon
George Mulcahey
Marlboro Local Notes On Memorial Day Activities
Edga Rice Marlboro recently moved to Berlin took part in GAR services for Memorial Day. James Quinlan new Marlboro F OB president elect left for New Bedford for the State convention and returned home Tuesday evening. Motorman Oren Bailey was off duty yesterday. Charles Wilder returned from a short vacation at his Bolton cottage. George Smith was a quiet resident.
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Edga Rice
Berlin
Charles Wilder
Bolton
George Smith
James Quinlan
The
Marlboro F OB
New Bedford
Baldwin the Winner at Country Club Links Handicap
David A Baldwin won 1 up in the handicap event at the country club links on Saturday. J M Eaton matched par, while several players trailed with margins from 1 down to 11 down. Hats advertised by Fullenton Hat Shop at 62 Main St Maynard with prices from 1.95 to 5.00. Edward M Surette visiting friends in Virginia.
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Ful‘lonton Hat Shop
Main St
Maynard
Adv
David A Baldwin
J M Eaton
Fullenton Hat Shop
Fear Rain May Harm Local Apple Crops
Fruit growers report potential damage as rain falls during apple blossom. Bees fail to fertilize blossoms in wet weather, risking reduced fruit set. D Dodd of Holmer StreetHud son notes some damage but final impact awaits formation of the apples.
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D D Dodd
Holmer St. Hudson
Concord Weekend Fest and Real Estate for Sale
Saturday June 5 features hospital events music and films at the armory with dancing to follow. A double house containing 14 rooms at 140 and 142 Wealth will be offered at 4600 dollars with improvements. inquire at 104 Com Ave. Also requests for furnished or unfurnished rooms near Concord from Sept 15 1820 to June 15 1921 via Concord Enterprise Marlboro Mass. A note on a Japan love scene in John Halifax Gentleman references a footnote cue.
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Concord
Com. Ave
Concord Enterprise
Marlboro
Mass
Japan
John Halifaxy
True Happiness in Small Pleasures
A concise quote from Exchange notes happiness lies in enjoying small pleasures found along daily life rather than chasing grand, thrilling joys. It emphasizes contentment through ordinary moments.
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E. Blanch Hewett
Derby Street
L. F. Jewett
L. N. Fower & Co
Concord Junction, Mass
Sudbury
FRED
D. J. ‘Farrell
Mass Ave
Gardner
Ford
George
Concord's
Victrola IV
Victor
C. H. Persons
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
Oren Bailey
Baldwin
Edward M Surette
Virginia
Waldo P. Lapham
ORD Jct
Auto Supplies
Albert Vanderhoot
Association Hall
Constance Binney
Enid Bennett In
Vitagraph
V Comedy
Mrs. Wiggs
Kelley & Mulcahy
Member
Federal Reserve System
Savings Department
the Publicey
Louis Peel
Hudson and
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