Concord Junction Dr Fleischer Attacks Democracy and Women
Dr Charles Fleischer of Boston addressed the Concord Junction West Concord Woman's Club meeting on Democracy and Women. The program included violin solos, a Red Cross nurse talk, and applause for Fleischer the notable speaker of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fleischer
Concord Woman's Club
Charles’ Fleischer
Boston
Waldo L. Stone
Acton
Harvey Richardg
Maynard
George F. Cobb
Harvard
Bessie Lowe
Henrietta Chase
Groton
Wallace
Waltham
Ruth Shepard
Mark
Red Cross
Flétcher
Betty
Lyfternoon
Social Service Committee
Quiet Concord Junction Meeting Approves New Fire Equipment
At a sparsely attended Concord Junction meeting on Monday night voters unanimously approved funds to buy a motor ladder truck for the precinct, replacing the horse patrol. The session is described as unusually quiet with no motions challenged and no dissenting votes. The allocated amount is six thousand dollars.
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Concord Junction
Slaughter House Scandal Shocks Concord Junction
Boston press coverage over the Concord Junction slaughter house scandal alleges the Beef Trust bought the plant to curb independent dealers and lower meat prices. Wilton Co and Swift owned the plant after changes in ownership, amid doubts about full capacity use and unproven committee findings.
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Concord Junction
Boston
Beef Trust
Wilton, & Co
Swift
Union Church Lent Activities Outline Week Schedule
The Union Church presents the fourth Lent sermon series on Christ and Human Life with a focus on mercy and the market place. Afternoon and evening events include Junior to Senior Endeavor meetings and groups discussing spreading the good news with scriptural references. A Ladies union meeting is planned, and mid week services cover The Christian As a Servant with specified Bible verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mceneet
Market Place
N¢Ool
Ladies’ Union
Concord Junction Boys Join In Washington Inauguration Trip
Capt. Michael J. Dee led Company I from Concord Junction on Saturday for inauguration ceremonies in Washington. The weeklong trip is funded from company funds under Capt. Dees leadership with many Concord Junction boys traveling.
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Michael J. Dee
Company I
Washington
Capt. Dee
Concord Junction i
Narrow Escape From Falling Tree Hurts McBurnie
Alonzo McBurnie narrowly avoided serious injury when a tree he was chopping fell on him last week. The impact left him incapacitated for several days but caused no lasting harm.
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Alonzo McBurnie
Initiation at Concord lodge 212 I C C F
At a Concord lodge meeting three candidates were initiated with large attendance. A committee led by John Donovan served the refreshments. Various locals and visitors including William Wright Jr Boston Fred Taylor Mrs T F Shaughnessy Herbert Bradley Elmer Shattuck and H P Upham spent the weekend with friends in the area.
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Concord Lodge
Ship
John Donovan
William ‘Wright Jr
Boston
Fred. Taylor
Wollaston
T.F. Shaughnessy
Belmont
Maynard Hat Shop offers trimmed hats at $6.00
Spring sale feature at Fullaton Hat Shop 62 Main St Maynard Mass highlights unusual tailored trims. Hats on display all day Wednesday with prices around six dollars. Opposite post office location noted.
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Opéh
Fullaton
Main St
Maynard
Mass
West Acton Notes Include Death and Town Meeting
Dr Hall Staples died this forenoon at 11 30. Edward Holton spent Sunday at home. Town reports and a Monday town meeting are reported with several local movements. Residents visited Lowell Brookline and Boston auto shows while others attended a tea at Brookline and a trip to Southern Pines North Carolina.
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Hall Staples
Stearns
Marjorie
Lowell
Red Grass Club
G. A. R.’hall
Nelson Willis
Gha
David Bezanson
C. C. Ramsay
West Acton
Boxboro
Tene Hurley
M. Harrington
Boston
C. H. Mead
Csb. Clark
Detroit
Mich
Mary Clark
Carl Swanson
Arthur Nelson
Arthur H. Wetherbee
Geo. Weaver
Brookline
Dorothy B. Mead
Felix Fox
Universalist Men’s Supper Delights 150 Guests
The Universalist society held its annual men’s supper in the vestry with 150 plates set and mostly filled. A fine menu featured cold ham and tongue, cabbage salad, rolls, escalloped potatoes, pies and coffee followed by a musical program from the Columbian Mandolin Orchestra of Maynard directed by Geo Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Universalist Society
Jolly Company
Columbian Mandolin Orchestra
Maynard
Geo. Lawton
Melver
Jersey Cream For Sale By Samuel F Carlisle
An advertisement lists Jersey cream for sale from Samuel F Carlisle. The notice provides no price or quantity but indicates availability through the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Samuel F. Carlisle
Unusual Hat Line At Fullenton Hat Shop Maynard
Spring 1917 feature offers tailored trimmed hats at 3.50 and 5.00 dollars. Open all day Wednesdays. Fullenton Hat Shop at 62 Main Street Maynard Massachusetts opposite F. O. premises.
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Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St
Maynard
Mass
Letter from Gordon McKenzie and local events
The Boston Globe of Meriday prints a letter from Gordon McKenzie now an ambulance driver at Saloniki. A moving picture by Concord lodge features The Prince of Graustark on March 20. F W Taylor of Concord Grange spoke on Reformation. Boy Scouts plan a demonstration at Union church vestry on March 16.
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Boston Globe
Meriday
Gordon McKenzie
Saloniki
Mac
Concord Lodge
Graustark
F. W. Taylor
Concord
Grange
Boy Scouts
Baptist society supper and social this Thursday
The Baptist society holds its regular monthly supper and social this Thursday night, with a new entertainment tried in the last two months to favorable response. Games from homes were enjoyed by young and old. W C B U met at Mrs Alfred Downies Tuesday afternoon.
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The
Baptist Society
W. C. BU
Alfred Downie
Town Meeting Delayed As Snow Keeps Voters Home
On a stormy Monday in Central, few Precinct 3 residents rode to the Centre for the annual town meeting. Cram and Perkins left from Precinct 3 for the centre, while others preferred to stay home. Town Clerk Smith called the meeting at the town hall and adjourned it for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Sq
C. H. Mead
C. D. Cram
A. H. Perkins
H.F. Smith
Surprise Shower for Miss Helen Bezanson Gathers 40 at Vestry
Nearly forty members of the Y P S C EB met at the Baptist vestry on a Wednesday night for a surprise birthday and shower for Miss Helen Bezanson. The ladies parlor was decorated and gifts were plentiful, including chocolate and cakes, as guests enjoyed a merry social.
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Baptist Vestry
Helen Bezanson
Helen
Miss Bezanson
Adjourned Acton Town Meeting Urges Chelmsford Rail Push
The adjourned town meeting in Acton marks a historic delay and calls for a new push to complete the electric road to Chelmsford. Officials cite center-area conveyance issues as the cause and set Monday, March 12 for the next session.
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Acton
Chelmsford
Bulette Family Thanks Friends After Bereavement
The Bulette family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during their sad bereavement and for the beautiful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bulette
Acton Centre Revives Service As Youths Join Church
Rev Mr Sneidder led Sunday worship with communion observed at Acton Centre. Six young men joined the church: Wesley Flagg Hollis Millan Inez Pederson Willis Holden Merritt Farrar and Bert Farrar. A large white silk neck kerchief with an initial was found. owner may claim it by proving property at Mrs. E A Phalen Acton.
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Sneidder
Wesley Flagg
Hollis Millan
Inez Pederson
Willis Holden
Merritt Farrar
E. A. Phalen
Acton
Clarence asks for pen and ink for lessons
A fragment shows ten year old Clarence asking his mother for a pen and ink to do his lessons at home. The dialogue hints at a gentle domestic scene and parental care.
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Clarence
Town Meeting Delayed by Storm to March 12
Local notices report residents at Acton and nearby towns with social visits and travel updates. The town meeting is adjourned to March 12 at 9 am due to severe weather. Ongoing events include renovations at Lake Nagog Inn and preparations for a spring opening.
Meeting of the W. C. T U at Mrs Phalen's home
The local W C T U held a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs Edwin A Phalen's home. Officers were elected: Dora J Farrar president Carrie E Tuttle vice president Mary E Smith recording secretary Hattie D Phalen corresponding secretary Martha Smith treasurer. Reports praised past year work and contributions to Children’s hospitals Watch and Ward Boston and flowers from Boston Flower Missions. Donations to French orphan fund and Headquarters building. A large box of magazines shipped to lumber camps in Intervale New Hampshire since winter began. Plans set for an April food sale.
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Edwin A. Phalen
Dora J. Farrar
Carrie E. Tuttle
Mary E. Smith
Hattie D. Phalen
Martha Smith
Robins Spotted by Charles A Taylor March 3
Charles A Taylor reports seeing two robins on March 3 and notes that many bird houses are being made for the upcoming season. Farmers should welcome this work as birds are valuable helpers. place nesting mater ials such as cotton batting wool lint yarn and wash string where birds can find them and they will repay the effort.
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Charles A. Taylor
Housekeepers' Evening at Acton Grange
A Tuesday evening gathering at Acton Grange featured members sharing favorite dishes and their recipes. Miss Ella L. Miller gave a reading from The Home, followed by two piano duets by Mrs. Hope Holland and Miss Florence White.
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Acton Grange
Ella L. Miller
Hope Holland
Florence White
Hat Shop Promotes Tailored Hats in Maynard
Fullenton Hat Shop at 62 Main Maynard Mass opens all day with a sale on trimmed hats priced at 3.50 and 5.00. Opposite P O shows convenient location and hours for shoppers seeking custom style.
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F. A. Whitney
A. T. Haynes & CO
Slaughter House
Union Church
Edward Holton
Ladies’ Missionary Circle
Sarah Hutchins
Universalist Church
C. A. Durkee
Congregational Church
Lawry
Mr. Robertson
Marion Barrett
Grammar School
Derry
N. H
Allen Pickins
Ruth Noyes
Francis Davis
Somerville
Charles Davis
Milton Kimball
Maria Laker
Frances Davis
South Weymouth
A. L. Noyes
Chester B. Robbins
Lake Nagog Inn
Robbins
Fordhall
E. C. Cheney
Fort Acton
Barnstead
Elwin Hallowell
Abington
Mr. Hallowell
Wilson Joy
Ned
Leo Joy
Holden Farm
Grace Holden
Miss Andrews
Mt. Clemens
Robins
Main
Opp
William Wheeler
Middlesex
Pistrigh
Wheeler
Imperial College of Agriculture
Sapporo
Japan
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Trudees
Concord National Bank
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Commonwealth
Murray Ballou
Harry A. Bridges Charles Jj Own Stedman Spprick Myron T. Carrigan
Frederic M. Chase
John J. Connorton
Benjamin Derby
Frederick W. Eaton
George P. Furbher
Enoch Garfield
John H. Goulding
C. Fay Heywood
Samuel Hear
George W. Hunt
Pliny Jewell
Ilubscl
Henry F. Smith Jr
Sudbury Road
Broegot Keyes
F. Loughlin
Sai Lufkin
John Mara Maurice McWalter
Adwans
L. Parker Frank
Pierce James
Porter Burleigh
Henry
Ole O. Thorpe
Thomas’ Todd Charles _H. Towle Wittrid- Wheeler
John M. Keyes
Phy BG
Pek
Ian Ele’ Sr
Hudson, Mass
Anton ‘Asbjdrasen
Lowell Road
E. Taylor & GG
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