Acton Estate Sale of Amelia Tarbell Property at Public Auction
Probate Court to sell the Tarbell estate land and buildings in South Acton on Saturday March 24 1917 at 2 30 PM. Property described as about 3777 100 rods with lines and monuments from Varnum Tuttles highway to Jones Dow bounds. Sale subject to a $2500 mortgage. $200 deposit required. other terms to be announced. Executor Horace F Tuttle and Auctioneer Otis H Forbush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia D. Tarbell
Felows
Acton
South Acton
Tuttles, Jones and Wetherbee
Lang
Varnum Tuttle
Concord
Said Tuttle
Abram H. Jones
Jones
Josiah Dow
Dow
Jonathan K. W. Wetherbee
Middlesex South District
Horace F. Tuttle
Mass
Otis H. Forbush
Commonwealth Row
Concord Junction
Probate Court Citations for Ruth Robbins Estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested persons in the Ruth Robbins estate Acton for a will probate filing by Delette H Hall and Lizzie A Carter to issue letters testamentary without bond. Court in Cambridge set for March 13 1917 at 9am with three weekly notices in Acton Enterprise and delivery to known interested parties seven days prior.
Probate Citations Prompt Estate Hearings in Middlesex
The Middlesex Probate Court directs Emma M Turner of Acton be cited to show cause why her last will should not be admitted and George C Turner named executor may receive letters testamentary without bond. Notice requires publication in the Acton Enterprise and service to interested parties at least fourteen days prior to the March 19 1917 hearing in Cambridge. The notice also includes an unrelated probate statement for Frances J Beal of Concord with Edward B Caiger appointed executor and demand notices to be Exhibit and paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Emma M. Turner
Acton
George C. Turner
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire, Esquire
Frances J. Beal
Concord
Edwar B. Caiger
Tremont’ St
Boston
Mass
William. Nolan
Sudbury
Margaret Ward
Sudbury Enterprise
Dr True’s Elixir Expels Worms for Families
An advertisement lists worm symptoms in children and adults and promotes Dr True’s Elixir as a quick expeller of worms and healer of upset stomachs. It cites a testimonial from John Glass of Houston Texas and notes the product is sold by all dealers for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. True
John Glass
Houston
Texas
Gia Auburn
Probate Notice in Sudbury Estate of William Nolan
Probate Court in Middlesex County to hear the will of William Nolan late of Sudbury. Margaret Ward petitions for letters testamentary as executrix without bond. Court date set for March 16, 1917 at 9 am. Notice by Sudbury Enterprise and to known heirs at least seven days before hearing.
Probate Court to Hear Helen P Nealey Estate
The Middlesex Probate Court notifies heirs creditors and interested parties that Herbert Nealey of Concord is petitioning for letters of administration on the estate of Helen P Nealey late of Concord. A hearing is set for March 19 1917 at Cambridge with publication of notice required weekly for three weeks. Charles McIntire esq register and Maurice McWalter attorney represent the petitioner.
Probate Court Discharges Bond in Sudbury Estate Case
Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge will hear Alfred E. McCleary’s petition to discharge Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland as surety on the bond for Almira F. Fiffer’s estate. The court orders notices to interested parties and publication in Sudbury Enterprise. hearing set March 23, 1917.
Revered tribute to F B Sanborn at Concord church
Rev George A Tewksbury delivers a public tribute at Trinitarian Congregational Church praising F B Sanborn a longtime Concord resident for his scholarly writings philanthropy and courage in anti slavery and other causes. The speech recalls Sanborns role in local literary history and his past services in church anniversaries and public events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Tewksbury
Trinitarian Congregational Church
F. B. Sanborn
Concord
South
Emerson
the Alcotts
Thoreau
Hawthorne
Oliver W. Stewart to Speak in Concorde Hall
Hon Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago, noted lecturer and prohibition advocate, will address Concorde at town hall Tuesday night March 18 at 7 30 under the W C T A and Civic league. The free lecture follows his noted debates with Milwaukee mayor Clarence Darrow and others, including Jacob Meeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Concorde
Civic League
Town Hall
Stewart
Middle West
Milwaukee
Clarence Darrow
Jadam Bede
Jacob Meeker
St. Louis
Montclair
N. J
K. of C. Triumph Over A. O. H. In Narrow Victory
The K of C defeated A O H with a 1300 to an unclear score in a local contest. Details are incomplete but indicates a close win for the K of C.
Torrey and Vialle Exhibit at Boston Auto Show
The firm of Torrey and Vialle is represented at the Boston auto show this week by the firm’s members and two extra salesmen who will be available daily to meet customers and highlight show features. Special reps may be at Cadillac, Hudson, Dodge, Studebaker, or Overland exhibits to greet visitors. Catalogues for these cars will be mailed upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey & Vialle
Boston
Cadillac
Hudson
Dodge
Studebaker
Overland
Funeral rites for Martha Pierce Gray in Concord
Martha Pierce Gray of Melrose died February 28 in Melrose. Funeral held Saturday at Mrs. Milo Sterns home in Concord with Rev. L. B. Macdonald in charge. She was wife of G. Arthur Gray of Melrose and former Concord resident born in the Sterns house. Survived by husband and two daughters Florence Webster of Philadelphia and Maud Gray of Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Sterns
Martha Pierce Gray
Melrose
L. B. Macdonald
Gray
G. Arthur Gray
Sterns
Married in Newark N J Norman Smith Weds Aline Brochon
Norman Smith formerly of this town now living in New York married Miss Aline Brochon of New York in Newark New Jersey on Saturday Feb 10. The ceremony was quiet with only immediate relatives and a wedding breakfast afterward. The couple reside at 390 Pacific Street Brooklyn NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Smith
New York
Newark
N. J
Aline Brochon
Mrs. Smith
Pacific St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Advertised Letters List Names Recipients
A compiled list of names including Andrew Andreasen F H Carson Frank Deboe A C Gilbert Co S C Hills James Jackson L A Law rence Ernest Migner D F McCarthy Mrs Alice Perkins Chace Mrs Burden Ogden Mrs S C Rosier Miss 8 E Roberts Miss Priscilla Wood for postal delivery notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Andreasen
F. H. Carson
Frank Deboe
A. C. Gilbert & Co
S C. Hills
James Jackson
L. A. Lawrence
Ernest Migner
D. F. McCarthy
Alice Perkins Chace
Burden Ogden
S. C. Rosier
8. E. Roberts
Priscilla Wood
Armory Updates on Weekday Pictures and Weekend Travel
The armory reports Wednesday night pictures discontinued. Seventy three men departed for Washington Saturday afternoon on the 4.30 train via the southern division and will return the following Saturday. William L. Hurley fills guard duty in the company’s absence. Saturday night pictures will be withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Division
William L. Hurley
Maynard Riders Demand Action on G M H Line Service
Patrons of the G M H railroad voice widespread complaints about poor connections cars off track and delays hurting schedules. writer suggests absentee landlords Mass Consolidated railways involvement and calls for joint local investigations by Hudson Board of Trade Maynard and Concord groups to identify causes and seek better service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffs
Mass. Consolidated Railways
Mass. Northern Railways
Connecticut Valley Street Railway Co
Northern Mass. St. Ry. Co
Ukase
Hudson Board of Trade
Maynard Business Men’s Association
Concord
Old Resident John M Brown 83 Dies After Illness
John M Brown aged 83 died at his daughter Mrs James Bray’s home after a long illness. Born in Harbor Grace Newfoundland he lived 15 years here and worked at sea. He belonged to St George Episcopal church and British Society of Newfoundland. Funeral at St George Episcopal church with Rev A B Papineau officiating, with Abide With Me and Now the Laborer’s Toil is Oer sung. Survived by three sons Joseph George and Clement and daughter Mrs James Bray. Interment Glenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Brown
James Bray
Main St
Harbor Grace
N. F
St. George's Episcopal Church
British Society of Newfoundland
St. George’s Episcopal Church
A. B. Papineau
James
Clement
George Brown
Joseph
George
Clement Brown
Glenwood Cemetery
Welfare Tea for Woman's Club Welfare Work
Mrs. A. E. McCleary hosted a welfare tea at her Lincoln street home to benefit the philanthropic department of the Woman's club. Four tables played whist and tea was served by the hostess on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. McCleary
Lincoln St
Woman’s Club
Local Worcester Guests and Weekenders
Harry Parmenter of Worcester spent the weekend with his family on Actonst. Miss Elsie Coonan of Worcester was the Sunday guest of Misses Helen and Genevieve Coughlin. Mrs. William Dallack returned to Worcester Sunday after an extended visit with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Provencher of Worcester spent the weekend as the guest of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Rainville. Mrs. A. T. Haynes and grandson Sumner left Friday for Pittfield Me where the former will spend a few days as the guest of her daughter Mrs C Bodfish and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Coonan
Worcester
Helen
Genevieve Coughlin
William Dallack
Peter Provencher
Felix Rainville
A. T. Haynes
Sumner
Pittefield, Me
C. J. Bodfish
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth Robbins
Delette H. Hall
Lizzie A. Carter
Esquire
F. M. Esty
F. M. Hsty
Monument Square
Reig
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Helen P. Nealey
Couinty
Herbert Nealey
Concord Enterprise
Char J. Mcclntire
Maurice McWalter
Atty
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Alfred MaeClesry
Almira F. Fiffer
Sudsbury
Alfred E. McCleary
Fidelity
Company Surety
Charles J. McIntire
Fowler
Goldsmith
Victor Hugo
God
Voltaire
K. OF C
Jahg. K. OF
C. Loughlin
Fallon
Hopkins
Bulger
Jennings
A. C. H Burke
Byron
Feehan
Hyes
Aia
New Jersey
Michael Donavan
Chester Johnston
A. B. Messer
Allen Kennedy
William Smith
D. D. G. M. Smith
Waltham
Armory News
Maynard
Harry Parmenter
Actonst
Lowell
Causeo
Lowell Fertree Co
B. W. Brown’ & Co
pP&&ce
J. E. Rice
Board of Selectmen
Creighton
Board
Frank Binks
H. B. Morse
Albert Smith
F. J. McCarron
Chas. H. Williams
River St
Maynard, Mass
B. A. King
W. C. Strout
Concord St
L. P. Goulding
Plano
Nashiba Photographic Company
Filma
H. S. Richardson Pharmacist
Concord, Base
A. C. Baggesen
P. O. Box
Maynard Marble
George G. Russell
Concord Jet
Garland
Howard C. Burr
Sudbury, Mass
E. A. Comeau
Sela
Mxchatka
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