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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
7
Town meeting discussed clock maintenance for the Lawrence church tower and authorized clocking committees. Proposals for town farm repairs and larger water pipes spurred debate, with safety and fire apparatus funding and street light installations approved.
A Friday evening bowling score summary shows the Eagles stacking points and a three string total before a large audience at Lynch Bros alleys. Players K. P. and Dighith Thalene and Pe. participated in the event.
The passage ponders choices between commanders and ship names, comparing Nelson to Henry Simpking and ships Talavera versus Godolphin, alongside preferences for seas and lands like Sunda Strait and Brackett Bay as reported by New Republic.
The piece explains how ships use flags and pennants to signal at sea under international rules. It notes weather or distance can hinder colors and shapes, prompting use of cones, balls, and drums to convey warnings such as war, danger, or enemy sighting.
Mrs Jones marked her 88th birthday at home on School street with many friends calling to offer congratulations and best wishes. Grandchildren Harold Meriam and wife from Wollaston Florence Merriam from Plainfield Ct and Irene Merriam from Fitchburg helped celebrate.
George A Hall died at his late home on West Street Wednesday after a three week illness with t s disease. He was 67, born in Rhode Island, lived in Littleton and Liberty Eight, then Boxboro before moving to South Acton. Survived by wife and two sons Edward and George Henry. Funeral Friday with Rev Ralph Barker officiating. burial in Littleton.
A historic long gun with service in Indian wars and the Revolutionary era has moved from Reuben L. Reed to George Wright, the descendant of the original keeper who first stood behind it.
Sunday morning worship led by the pastor at 10.80 and Sunday school plus Mei's Forum at 11.45. Y P C U meeting at 6.15. The annual parish meeting was held in the chancel as church members urged to attend. Miss Irma Durkde presided at the organ in Miss Shapley’s absence due to illness.
The Standish Male quartet from Boston presents a concert under the Men's Forum management in the Universaliat church auditorium on Wednesday evening March 14. It promises to be one of the season's best concerts.
Lady Campbell placed a handsome bronze tablet on the west wall of the auditorium at the Congregational church. It honors her sisters Mrs. M. Jennie Harrington and Mrs. Charlotte Faulkner Flagg, charter members and active Christian workers from the society’s founding until their deaths.
Edward F Richardson celebrated his 84th birthday on February 26 at his Maynard Street home with relatives and friends. Mrs Loring of Lowell will speak Sunday night at Universal on Red Cross work. Mr and Mrs Hugh West mourn the death of their daughter Winma after an illness. One school session held due to bad weather. Mr and Mrs J K Wetherby recover from illness, dispense with nurse. Herbert Gray, 88, ill with pneumonia in Somerville. Gray bought a 1917 Ford touring car. Raymond White visited from Stoneham. George Ham recovering from October accident, able to walk to the barn.
Mrs. Thomas Giazie was found dead Monday morning in her home on Loring Street by boarder Adelard Senecal who had prepared her breakfast. Medical Examiner John E. McGrath attributed death to stomach hemorrhages. The body was turned over to Undertaker Ken. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Lot tie Barhes of Maynard, with her husband recently in Maine.
The Home Economics department Hadeon Woman's club met yesterday afternoon as guest of Mrs Albert E Chandler of Pleasant Street. Thire Han Son, commissioner of weights and measures, spoke on subjects of interest in his department. Miss Annie Dyson sang. The next meeting will be with Mrs J W Manier.
Funeral yesterday for Alfred McLellan from his Cox Street home featured a 9 a m requiem at St Michael's and interment in St Michael's Cemetery. Names listed include Curran MacIntyre Clark Gill Hagger Myrick and King. Estate agency D Rose Teal reports strong real estate demand with several deals, including a vacant factory rental. Mrs Billa F Allen announces Hudson Woman's Club musical afternoon in Washington and community events follow a sister's service at home with burial in a local cemetery.
In the past week Maynard School prepared a new teachers’ room with a complete cozy setup. The space includes a leather couch rugs cooling chair and table reflecting improvements by the department of women’s affairs.
Middlesex edged South Acton Monday night to clinch the match with four points. White secured a tight win in the singles, while Piper contributed in the strings total.
A discussion on gleaning and trespass cites obsolete common law and public policy concerns about aiding the poor. It notes local custom and parliamentary acts recognizing gleaning, and references a parish church bell used to signal gleaning times. The piece contrasts Ireland and Scotland with Ruth’s industry, and critiques obesity cures in Savoy.
South Acton reports the Men’s Forum postponed last month will be held at the Universalist church on Wednesday March 14 led by the Standish Male quartet of Boston. The event is billed as one of the village’s best entertainments. Lou Fullenton’s home welcomed a new baby boy on Thursday, but the infant died Saturday night after a brief illness.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts Probate Court a petition to sell the entire real estate of James Maguire, late of Concord, by Mary Serena, the receiver for the absentee, is set for private sale to cover disbursements and fees. The court adjourns to May 20, 1917, at nine to show cause why the sale should not proceed and to serve notice to interested parties at least fourteen days prior.
Friday night service at 7 30. Mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday. Sunday morning sermon by the pastor on Christian Faith and the Holy Spirit. Sunday school at 11 45. Christian Endeavor at 6 60. Evening service at 7 00 with a sermon on The Tenth Commandment.
A snowstorm cut car service to Maynard and West Acton, leaving only one vehicle reaching the south end of the bridge for mill work at 6.15 am. A snow plow later cleared the village. Rumors claimed service termination for lack of use or a Worcester Electric Co. purchase of the line.
A Lynch Bros bowling match Saturday evening saw the Federals defeat the Braves with Quinlan delivering a 124 single string high. Nearby, L. Q. Amadon suffered a sudden indigestion attack en route home and remains confined but improving. A drama rehearsal for March sidelines the Congregational Vestry benefit.
A fragment from a 1917 publication hints at unusual fashion details and tailoring notes. The readable words reference spring themes and an abstract phrase about style, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear events or individuals.
The Supreme Court dismissed Washington March A We Horn’s habeas corpus suit seeking to avoid trial for alleged involvement in transporting eyes on passenger trains during the belligerent act against Canada. The court refused to authorize the appeal and gave no decision on his claimed exemption from American execution. address Metropolitan Tower, New York.
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