Charles D Holmes Dies at Home After Civil War Service
Charles D Holmes a longtime Maynard resident and former photographer died at 27 Brooks Street Sunday evening after a yearlong illness. Born April 18 1844 in Ledgard Connecticut he served in the Civil War with Co 1 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery and Co A 34th Rhode Island Infantry later moving to Worcester and Maynard. He was active in local politics and sports and had served as library trustee and town Republican committee member. Funeral services were held at his home with military honors at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Charles D. Holmes
Brooks St
Mr. Holmes
Noyes and
Lucy A. (Wheeler) Holmes
Ledgard
Co. 1
R. I. Light Artillery
Co. A
R. I. Infantry
Washington
Fort Pulaski
Pocotaligo
Coosaw River
Charleston
Cedar Creek
Gainesville
Horny Oh
Worcester
Maynard
Ayer
Margaret L. Dunsmore
Holmes
Republican Town Committee
Charles A. Welch Lodge
Concord Junction Ladies' Union to stage Mr Eastman's Niece
The only dramatic event of the season is a March 17 four act comedy presented by the Ladies' Union in Association hall. Cast includes Stephen Easyman W B Goddard Carlton Murdock McLeod Michael Flynn Miss Judith Carroll Mrs W A Charles Mrs Easyman Essie Bean Miss Bessie Carroll Miss Ruth Allen Desdemona Spencer and Miss Bessie Judge. Tickets via Ladies' Union members. Music by a four piece orchestra. The play promises strong interest and likely success.
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Carew Carlton
Murdock
Concord Artillery
Henry Canby
Aravaipa Ranch
Graves Gravesen
Bonham
11Th
U. 8. Cavalry
Whipple H. Parker
Sam Wong
Sore Crean
Canby
Frances J. McManus
Estrella Bonham
Ruth Allen
Lena Kellar
Wises
Mary Fewry
Denton
James J. Mansfield
Bonita Canby
Estrella
Miss MacCullagh
Nellie Towler
Dr. Fenlon
U 8. Cavalry
William G. Ryan
Hodgman
U. S. Cavalry Corp
John C. Dolan
Tony Mostano
Western play at Canby ranch draws strong cast
Concord artillery staged a western drama featuring Henry Canby and Ruth Allen in leading roles. The production highlighted military life with 11th U. S. cavalry characters and a large cast. Performances were praised for accurate acting, smooth pacing, and strong scenic changes.
Captain Dan Lakin Leaves Concord for New Bedford Home
Daniel A. Lakin longtime Reformatory officer of 31 years retires on half pay after illness. He moves from Concord Junction to New Bedford with five daughters, ending a celebrated career linked to Custer era figures and local town life.
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Daniel A. Lakin
New Bedford
Mr. Lakin
Mass
Reformatory
Custer
West
Dan
Concord Junction
Sur
Ierod
Abies
Seth
Concord Js
Levin
Dancing classes at community church this week
A note states Lenten servides take place Wednesday and Sunday evenings at Christians church. Ruth will conduct her dancing class this week. After this week, classes resume on Tuesday. An affair involving a committee is mentioned with Oscar Wood in the group.
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H@p of Christians
Ruth
Oscar Wood
Death of Miss Jennie McCarthy Shocks Concord Friends
Miss Jennie McCarthy of Concord dies on Monday shocking many friends. She was active in church affairs and twice led the Woman's Parish club of the Help of Christians church. The Concord columns carry the full account.
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Jennie McCarthy
Concord
Miss McCarthy
Woman's Parish
Help of Christians Church
Malcom H. Googins Marries Flora Stratton in Quiet Hudson Ceremony
The union of Malcolm H. Googins and Flora H. Stratton was performed by Rev. William J. Batt in Hudson. Attended only by relatives, the couple planned a short wedding trip and will reside in Gleasondale. Mrs. Ford has lived in town for a year and now begins married life.
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Ford
Girls Club Formed at West Concord School
A girls club is formed at West Concord School under Principal Charles H. Beck to mirror the boys Glee club. It will host speakers on topics like domestic science and native subjects. Officers include President Miss Florence McCabe Vice President Mary Steinman and Secretary Treasurer Ruth Weeks.
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West Concord
Charles H. Beck
Florence McCabe
Mary Steinman
Ruth ‘Weeks
Ceres of Middlesex Grange Initiates 44 Candidates
Mrs. Frederick W. Taylor led as Ceres of the Middlesex Central Pomona Grange during initiation ceremonies in Somerville on Thursday. Forty four candidates were added with representation from thirty eight Granges and an audience of over two hundred sixty patrons.
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Frederick W. Taylor
Ceres
Middlesex Central Pomna Grange
Somerville
Question of When a Wise Militory Change Mind
A fragmented line questions timing for a military decision and hints at shifting views. The text marbles with odd phrasing and incomplete ideas, offering little concrete detail beyond a theme of reconsideration and instruction in timing.
Wilson Wins Dramatic House Vote On Submarine Policy
In Washington on March 8 President Wilson secured a decisive victory as Congress backed his submarine negotiations with Germany. The House defeated the McLemore resolution and the companion Gore measure amid a fierce debate with a large Democratic majority and substantial Republican support joining the call to Stand by the President.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Lansing
von Bernstorff
Kaiser
House
McLemore
Gore
Senate
Quartet to perform in Bedford town hall March 28
Bedford residents will hear four Boston artists in a Town Hall concert led by soprano Mme Wright Calvert and pianist Pumphrey Tower. The program features Steabeteers and violinist Cascaden, praised as a brilliant soloist with credentials from Berlin and St. Louis.
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Town Hall
Bedford
Boston
Mme. Wright ‘Calvert
Pumphrey ‘Tower
Stanley Tower
Steabeteers
Eaton
New England
Mraekill
Begton Globe
Apollo Clubs
Jordan Hall
Tower
Ina
Herry Hepping
Berlin
Germany
St. Louis
Cascaden
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Arc
Upton Witek
Reston Symphony Orchestra
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