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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

3

Probate notice on John Mannion estate in Maynard

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court issues a citation to heirs and creditors of John Mannion late of Maynard to show cause why Mary B Tobin should not be granted administration without bond. Hearing set for June 22 1917 in Cambridge. Publication to appear weekly for three weeks in the Maynard Enterprise. Witness Charen Oquire First Judge. M Boty Register.

Middlesex John Mannion Maynard Mary B. Tobin Cambridge Maynard Enterprise

Land Court notice on Maynard land in Middlesex County Massachusetts

A petition to register and confirm title to a parcel on Nason Street Stow is set for hearing July 2 1917 at Boston Land Court. The description references land of Harriet Naylor Mary Reed and others with specified boundaries totaling 3016 square feet. Objections must be presented to contest the petition. otherwise default will be recorded.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mary,Neylor Harriet Naylor Jane Naylor Joshua William Ada Ders Openay J. Read Thomas Hillis Mi Hard County of Middlesex Commonwealthy Amory Maynard Stow County of Middlesex Caphigg Caer Rielley Foswerly Nason Street Mary J. Reed Harriet Naylor Gard Naylor Said Naylor Haston Boston Sufffolk Grover Charles Thornton Davis Esquire Clarence C. Smith

Middlesex Teams Awarded M Letters and Hats

Middlesex school baseball and crew players were honored last week with lettered uniforms and hats. The 10 baseball players and manager received white blouses with red letters, while 12 players and manager of the second baseball team got white flannel hats marked M1 2. First crew and second crew honored with other sweaters and hats carrying M2. Names of recipients include Jabish Holmes Jr. and Keays as captains, with multiple players listed for both baseball squads and crews.

Middlesex School Jabish Holmes Jr Leonard Larrabee Winsor Gale Theodore Romaine Jackson Bright Thomas Durfee Charles Brown Charles le Thomas Carnegie Duncan Thayer Ricl Ayer Burnell Lockwood Justin’. Dempsey George ‘W. Knowlton Sherman Rogers Channing Wakefield William Jenks William Garland Cam Rogers John Bancroft Allen Rogers Edward Nash Albert Tufts George Johnson John D.G. Keays Edward Pierson Rodger Peale Albert Mills Huntington Brown John Sise Rupert Hmerson Richard Sterns Thos. Mills Benjamin Currier John Wright Palmer Mellen Joseph Sargent Thomas Denton Thomas Stetson

Middlesex School Graduation at Picot Hall

Graduation exercises at Middlesex School in Picot hall featured an address by W. Camer Forbes of Milton, a Mills valedictory, diplomas presented by Headmaster Frederick Winsor, and performances by the Glee and Mandolin clubs. Several New England graduates received diplomas with some noted for service in France with the American Field Ambulance.

Middlesex School Picot Hall W. Cameron Forbes Milton Thomas H. Mills Portland Ore Frederick ‘Winsor New England Russell Davis Boston Thomas Durfee Providence Edward L. Pierson Jr Salem Albert Whitney Rhodes Brookline John Sise Portsmouth N. H Way Spaulding Haverhill Richard Fay Warner Frederick Winsor Jr Concord George Dupont Pratt Jr New York American Field’ Ambulance Service France

Concord High School Elects Baseball and Athletic Leaders

The Concord High School baseball and athletic association held elections on Wednesday in the high school building. Richard Loftus was named baseball captain, Sherman Reed as manager, Harry Clark as football manager, and Ralph Hemenway as president of the Athletic Association with Ruth Huntley as vice president, Marie Fisher as secretary, and E. W. Peckman as treasurer.

Baseball and Athletic Association Concord High School Richard Loftus Sherman Reed Harry Clark Athletic-Association Ralph Hemenway Ruth Huntley Marie Fisher Treas E. W. Peckman Athletic Assoc. Council William W Weeden R. Smith R. Nash Earl Peckham C.’s Ichard Cloftus Michael Kelley John Fatton Thomas Giles Arthur Kennedy John Delaney John Dee Thomas Kelley Sherman Reed Edward Pitapatrick Homer Allen

Harvard Alumni Meet Honors Allied Cause at Commencement

At Cambridge on Commencement day Harvard alumni gather for a keynote ceremony with the Harvard regiment parading and presenting arms. The event features national anthems and the Battle Hymn of the Republic with flags of the United States and Allies displayed behind the speakers’ table under Charles A. Coolidge’s direction.

Harvard Alumni Association Cambridge Har‘vard Regiment College Yard Charles A. Coolidge United States Harvard God Save the Kings

Bedford Lexington park opens for summer season with new acts

Bedford Lexington park begins summer offerings with Benson's superb Lexington players presenting two plays weekly. Joseph Thayer directs a top talent company with new scenery and electrical equipment. The Governors Wife opened successfully and Children's Day will be held Friday with free park grounds and theater and other amusements for local schoolchildren.

Lexington Park Benson Joseph Thayer

Sudbury Woman Mrs Angeline Farr Wilson Dies at 79

Mrs Angeline Farr Wilson widow of Seneca Wilson died at her Sudbury home on June 14 at age 79 after more than six decades in Sudbury. The Farr family owned the East Sudbury farm once belonging to John Rice. Survived by a sister Novella and nephew Mahlon Palmer she was a Memorial church member. Funeral from her late home on Saturday June 16 was conducted by Rev Elbridge Whiting.

Angeline Farr Wilson Seneca Wilson Sudbury

Were Abroad in Town Last Week Concerning Savings Banks

The week saw alarm over potential government seizure of savings funds causing withdrawals. Experts note savings banks and Postal Savings are safe, with only losses from idle money during panic. Public education is needed to prevent mistaken fears about government powers.

Deptalia U. S Trust Companies Massachusetts Postal Savings Department U.S. Post Office

Maynard Subscribed 96700 in Liberty Loan Drive

Maynard’s Liberty Loan subscription reached 96700 with 494 subscribers. In final hours over 50000 more were pledged and many late applicants could not be recorded. Maynard residents rallied, the Assabet mills club subscribed 37200 from 658 workers, and the Maynard Trust Co led local efforts with band concerts and speeches by Ex-Senator McCarthy.

Maynard Call For Liberty Loan Liberty Loan Committee National Guard Red Cross Liberty Loan Club Assabet Mills O. C. Dreschler George H. Merrick Maynard ‘Trust Co Maynard Brass Band Charles F. McCarthy Marlboro McCarthy Trust’ Company James Carney Liberty’ Loan Committee George H. Creighton H. J. Dwinell H. A. Wilson G. H. Gutteridge O. S. Fowler John W. Flood F. B. Taylor Assabet Institution of Savings Enterprise

Hadley Couple Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Hadley marked forty years of marriage at their home on June 15 with immediate family. Attendees from several towns included Mrs Freeman and daughter of West Hanover Mrs Benjamin Ely of Agawam and more. Luncheon preceded cards and letters from six states and a note from the minister who united them in Lancaster in 1887.

Frank Hadley Freeman West Hanover Benjamin Ely Agawam George N. Dooley Hudson, N. H Louis A. Wright Rodney Hatley Waltham Lawrence Hadley Sudbury

Red Cross speaker Miss Loring to address Sudbury town hall

Miss Loring, a longtime Red Cross figure, will speak to Sudbury citizens at the town hall on Wednesday June 27 at 8 pm. Delegations from Marlboro may attend. She comes as the guest of Mr. Cram and urges full attendance to learn about Red Cross aims and to prepare to help the wounded and needy.

Miss Loring Red Cross Sudbury Thes Society Marlboro Cram America

Puffer Guests of Parmenter Couple Over Sunday

Mr and Mrs Loring Puffer were hosted by Mr and Mrs W M Parmenter for a Sunday visit at their home.

Mrs. Loring Puffer Mrs. W. M. .Parmenter

Wood Choppers Wanted at American Powder Mills

Advertises wood chopping and peeling work at American Powder Mills in Acton Massachusetts offering four dollars per card. Apply at the mill office.

the American Powder Mills Acton Mass Ady

Examinations for typewriter positions in New England

The United States Civil Service Commission announces June 30 1917 typewriter examinations for the Field Service in the First U S Civil Service District covering New England. Boston area cities host tests with salaries of 900 to 1000 yearly.

United States Civil. Service Commission U. S. Civil ‘Service District New England Quartermaster Corps Massachusetts Boston Brockton Fall River Fitchburg Greenfield Lawrence Lowell New Bedford North Adams Pittsfield Leh Springfield Worcester United States First United States Civil Service District Post Office United States Civil Service Board

Poor road in Concord junction area draws ward verdict

At a Flivver Owners association meeting last week members voted unanimously that the stretch of road from the Aynard line on Powder Mill road to the outskirts of Concord Junction had the poorest conditions in the commonwealth. The Rotten road lies within Concord and Acton town boundaries.

Flivver Owners’ Association Aynard Powder Mill Rd Concord Junction Commonwealth Concord Acton

Sidewalk Repairs Planned by Town and State Officials

Engineers Sabin and Lawrence of the Massachusetts Highway Commission coordinate with Supt Streets Jonn Driscoll to set grade lines at Main and Nason. The Fairfield Street area was regraded and a new sidewalk with grass sod edge laid by the street department, pleasing local residents. The sidewalk season has begun and work will proceed as funds allow.

Sabin and Lawrence Mass. Highway Commission Jonn' Driscoll Main and Nason Sts Wairfield St

Harvard Medical School Graduate Assigned to Paris or New Bedford

Carl Persons son of Mr and Mrs Charis Persons completed the medical course at Harvard Medical School on Wednesday He may be called to serve with a Harvard medical unit in France or be attached to the medical staff at St Luke's Hospital New Bedford as house physician

Carl. Persons Charis Persons Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical France Sst. Luke’s Hospital New Bedford

Fowler Erects Granite Monument at Glenwood Cemetery

Orrin 8 Fowler erected a two piece all hammered Barre granite monument to his parents at Glenwood cemetery last week. The Fowler name appears in full relief on the die. The work was completed by Maynard Marble and Granite Works.

Orrin Fowler Glenwood Cemetery Maynard Marble and Granite Works

Prom Invitations Go Out For Annual Junior Dance

Invitations are issued for the junior prom set for Tuesday June 26. Mrs Beeman of Austewns and Dr and Mrs Mortimer H Paine hosted Sunday guests. Sharon Brown from Phillips Andover Academy visited Miss Elizabeth Little. Miss Etta Green and Mrs Huggins of Everett were guests of the Haynes family. Marion Flagg a Wellesley student completed her first year. banns announced for Miss Mary Belanger and Francis Scally of Hudson at St Bridges. Public graduation exercises at Colonial Hall next Wednesday with a noted speaker.

Beeman Aulste Wns Mortimer H. Paine Sharon Brown Phillips Andover Academy Elizabeth Little Etta Green Huggins Everett Westend Albert Haynes Marion Flagg Franklin Flagg Wellesley College St. Bridget’s Church Mary Belanger Francis Scally Hudson Colonial Hall Grace Maley Fitchburg Normal John Mal Thompson Fitchburg A. E. McCleary Bates College Lewiston Gertrude Haynes Jackson, College Albert

Maynard Cadets Grow as Local Drill Group

The Maynard cadets organized under Supt. W. H. Millington now list 45 members aged 16 to 21. They meet Tuesdays at 7 30 pm except next week, drill under Millington with Edward Coughlin as assistant and Robert Jackson named clerk of the company.

Maynard Supt. of W. H. Millington Bancroft St Supt Millington National Guard of Connecticut Edward Coughlin Mass. Institute of Technology Robert Jackson

Prohibition War Measure Talk Follows Red Cross Benefit

A Red Cross benefit concert at Colonial Hall by Miss Anna Holt’s pupils leads to the omission of the regular Wednesday M E church prayer meeting. Prof Nichols of Boston will speak at the M Church Sunday evening July 1 on Prohibition as a War Measure with public invitation.

M. E. Church Red Cross Colonial Hall Anna Holt Nichols Boston Dhurch

Mrs Nellie May Honored by Sixth Grade Pupil Tribute

Miss Nellie May, teacher at the Simmer Street School, received a handsome gold pin from her sixth grade pupils on Thursday. A social hour followed with vocal solos, chorus, singing, and games, and refreshments were served.

Nellie May Simmer St

Confirmation Classes At Mission Congregational Church

Confirmation classes are now held at the Mission Congregational church on Walnut Street with a confirmation service scheduled for July 8.

Mission -Congregational Church Walnut St

Notice of administration for the estate of Howard F. Richardson

Sidney L. Richardson is appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Howard F. Richardson late of Acton Middlesex ceased. He has given bond as required by law. Creditors must present their claims and debtors must pay to Sidney L. Richardson Adm West Acton Mass June 6 1917.

Acton County of Middlesex Sidney L. Richardson West Acton Mass

Notice of Administration for Bernard A Battleslate Estate

The administrator of the estate of Bernard A Battleslate of Concord Middlesex County Massachusetts deceased intestate has accepted the trust by bond. All persons indebted to the estate should make payment. John A Gaffey Admr 19 Curtis St Medford Mass June 6 1917.

Mary County of Middlesex Curtis, St Medford Mass Bernard A. Battleslate Concord Curtis St

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