Classified Advertisements from Concord Area
Advertisements and notices for Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Aston and Sudbury include to let homes on Crest Street Concord Junction with $10 monthly rent and no taxes for water sewer or repairs, lost collie dogs with rewards, a Scandinavian couple sought for farm and housework, an apartment for rent on Walden Street, and a gold watch lost near Snow's drug store with J S Duren named on the watch. Also listings for vacancies and business notices read in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
H. L. Whitcomb
Maynard
Littleton
Bedford
Aston
Sudbury
Crest St
Geo, Walcott, Concord
Concord Junction
George’ HE. Walcott
Snow
J.S. Duren
Willard
National Express
Junction
Stephen G. Brooks Dies in California at 72
Stephen G. Brooks, born November 1850 in the town, died suddenly Friday at his home in Santa Paula, California. A former express business operator and longtime Democrat, he served on the town board with Samuel Hoar and Henry J. Hosmer Sr, chaired the Democratic town committee, and later worked as an agent for the Southern Pacific Milling Co. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen G. Brooks
al Paula
Cal
Samuel Hoar
Henry J. Hosmer
Democratic Town Committee
Brooks
Mn Connell
Corti
Freadena
Cali
Southern Pacific Milling Co
Santa Paula
Scarcity of Doctors in Turkish War Wounds
Forty thousand Turkish soldiers wounded in the Dardanelles and 250 German officers are in dire need of attention at Canagay hospital facilities in Itoman capital, with great shortages of doctors and rising deaths from typhus and siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Canagay
Itoman
Party at Bulger Home Draws Local Guests
A Cambridge Turnpike home hosted a lively gathering led by Misses Agnes and Catherine Bulger. Friends from Somerville Jamaica Plain Cambridge Winter Hill Brookline and Concord attended for a pleasant evening with whist prizes to Mrs. William Bulger and Jeremiah Kenary. The program included literary and musical numbers and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bulger
Cambridge Turnpike
Somerville
Jamaica Plain
Cambridge
Winter Hill
Brookline
Concord
Agnes
Catherine Bulger
Jeremiah Kenary
President Lacks Knowledge of Dutch Peace Plan Movement
President Wilson says he has no information on a peace movement promoted by Van Ghell Geidemeester. He does not know if the Dutch government supports it and states his only awareness comes from newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
van Ghell Geidemeester
English Village Festival at The Pines Wellesley
Invitations sent for the English Village Festival to be held Monday at The Pines estate of Mr and Mrs Robert Gould Shaw in Wellesley. The event, organized by the Mass Woman's Suffrage Association Ways and Means committee led by Mrs F C Dumaine, includes children's amusements side shows and a candy booth with many locals planning to attend.
Advertised Letters List Retains Multiple Addressees
The notice lists individuals awaiting mail retrieval including Mr and Mrs George Bradford Burton W Cary B C Hirst Eleanor Doty Mrs H W Fernald Miss Helen Sérentsen Mrs William D Robinson Miss A Sampson Miss Dorothea Torrey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bradford
Burton W. Cary
B. C. Hirst
Thornton
Eleanor Doty
H. W. Fernald
Helen Sérentsen
William D. Robinson
A. Sampson
Dorothea Torrey
Epworth League Plans Thursday Meeting and Sunday Schedule
The church announces a Thursday Ladies Missionary meeting and Epworth League business session. Sunday features Sabbath School at 10 a.m. and a 4 p.m. meeting. Bible study ends at 7 p.m with a Children's Day program and reception of new members from the revival at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary
Bers Im
Epworth League
Mrs Lothrop Joins Daughter for California Stay
Mrs Daniel Lothrop left June 1 to join Miss Margaret Lothrop in California. Lothrops planned an autumn return but may stay through the season. The Wayside continues in use and Mrs Devereaux and her Welsh sisters from New York are involved. Leslie Anderson is ill with scarlet fever at Waltham hospital. Robert Wood of Concord Junction fills in at the store during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lothrop
Miss Margaret
Lothrop
Pacific Coast
Leslie Anderson
Waltham Hospital
Robert Wood
Concord Junction
Silver wedding reception for Murray and Mrs Ballou in Concord
The Ballous celebrated 25 years of marriage with a silver wedding reception at their Concord home. About 300 guests attended from Boston and local circles, with four Ballou children helping host. The Carl Behr orchestra provided music and Mrs Walter A Wood prepared the bride’s cake. Mr Ballou, Concord native, serves as chairman of the board of selectmen and leads the American Powder Co. He and Mrs Ballou are active in local clubs and First Parish activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Ballou
Concord
Bulkeley
Walter A. Wood
Ballou
Board For Selectmen
American Powder Co
B. C. and W. Club
Country Club
Gardner Wheeler
Woman's Club
Woman's Parish Association
The
First
Annual Convention Inspires Concord Delegates and Guests
The event saw a tent set behind the church for overflow as Epworth league work was discussed and district officers elected. Rev Geo B Dean delivered a live wire sermon at 8 pm. A reception and hospitality extended to delegates followed by late departures for New York. Monument teas and volunteer efforts for French hospitals announced with a June 15 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Concord
Geo. B. Dean
New York
Mass
Concord residents attend MIT events this week
Concordians Whittemore Brown George Urquhart and Jesse Potter graduated from MIT Tuesday night. David Potter returns to Amherst to work in the Mass Agricultural College weather department this summer. Miss Beatrice Devens leaves B I Filene store for New London Connecticut. Old Concord chapter D A R plans a reception for new regent Mrs George R Blinn June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mass. Institute of Technology
Whittemore Brown
George Urquhart
Jesse Potter
Gloucester
Stevens
Walden St
David Potter
Amherst
Mass. Agricultural College
Priday
Beatrice Devens
B. I. Filene
New London
Conn
Old Concord
George M. Baker
Regent
George R. Blinn
A. L. Holbrook
Boston
Beech-Nut Packing Company
Canajorcie
N. Y
Walcott & Co
Holbrook
Nina
Red Cross Public Meeting Set for Peace and War Work
A free public meeting to discuss Red Cross efforts in peace and war will be held at 8 p m on Thursday June 10 in the town hall. Speaker is Miss Katharine P Loring former secretary of the Mass Branch. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaius Merwin
Katharine P. Loring
Mass
The
Red Cross
Boyce Stars as Concord Tops Watertown 10-0
Concord pitcher Boyce starred in a 10-0 win over Watertown. He hit a home run, a double, and two singles, stole four bases, and none of Watertown’s batters collected more than three hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High
Watertown High
Boyce
Concord
The Great Heflin Comes to Maynard
The Great Heflin is headed to Maynard for a public appearance. Citizens are urged to watch for him and participate in the event as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heflin
Maynard
Schooner Senator Gardner Blows Up on Grand Banks
The Gloucester fishing schooner Senator Gardner exploded after a pipe dropped sparks igniting a powder keg. The crew was landed at St. Pierre by the Newfoundland schooner Mary F Hyde Burke and one man injured but recovering. The ship sank two hours after the blast with all crew saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pierre
Gloucester
Senator Gardner
Grand Banks
Mary F. Hyde
N Burke
Fortunate Countries Among Earthquake Free Lands
A brief note lists Australia Russia Iberia and Canada as lands least affected by earthquakes, describing them as fortunate regions compared to more seismically active areas. It notes Geondioavis as a fictional or misrendered name among the referenced places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Russia
Iberiay
Geondioavis
Canada
Church Sale on Trinity Church Green Draws Large Crowd
The annual June sale by the Church Aid Society of Trinity Church was well attended on Friday. Events included a silhouette gallery by Miss Frye and a Chinese laundry grab run by Mrs. Allen French and Mrs. William Weeden. Proceeds from the day supported church activities with home foods, confections, and ice cream among the offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Aid Society
Trinity Church
Chilton Cabot
Miss Frye
le Salivene
Sydney Coolidge
Allen French
William Weeden
G. Hollis Blake
Thomas Surette
Harry Richardson
S. 9. Dexter
Wilfrid Wheeler
B. Stewart Murphy
Nelson Bradford
Gale
F. A. Tower
Tee
Sherman Hoar
Birthday Cards Cheer Rev. G A Tewksbury at Bangor
Rev. G A Tewksbury returned from Bangor after commencement exercises to a joyful surprise. Friends sent birthday cards during his absence, including many from the parish children, showering him with good wishes for his birthday anniversary celebrated the prior Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Tewksbury
Bangor
Mr. Tewksbury
Norwegian Festival Marks Independence Anniversary
A Norwegian festival is held this evening with participation from the Norwegian branch of the Trinitarian church the M B Scandinavian church and the Scandinavian Sick Benefit society. The event observes the anniversary of Norwegian independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian Church
M. B. Scandinavian Church
Scandinavian Sick Benefit Society
Local Notes On Social Visits And Upcoming Graduation
Miss Maude Hunt visited friends. The graduation exercises of the high school will take place on the 24th. Mr and Mrs Thomas Todd of Main Street have gone to their summer home at Pigeon Cove.
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T. W. Hodgeman
Raymond Buen
W. Hodgman
Walden Stover
William A. Stevens
Prescott’ Keyes
Roen
California
Neo Love Bs Pabryaerces
Benj, F. Murray
M.D
Main Street
Henri Lagontaine
Belgium
Mme. la Fontaine
Roger Sherman
Bichouette
E. A. Beithe
Ain Street
Wilson Lumber
R. L. Wilson
T. A. Wilson
Mer
Fitchburg
Portland
Loewe Bros
Coal Ake
Concord, Mass
Meredith & Grew
Congress St
Arthur B. Brooks
Sudbury Rd
Chas. S. Spencer
Main St
Matthew
Steinmer
Grant St
H. S. Richardson
W.A. Stevens
Walden Street
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