Narrow escape in rival auto race near Worcester rail line
A New York Welch Automobile Co. president L H Perlman with Robert L Dunn artist and writer and Darwin Lyon route commissioner of the Automobile Club of America survived a collision on the Worcester Marlboro street railway near Rice Hill. They were en route to Boston to seek Dunn’s treatment. The driver A L DeCampt tried to dodge a soft road spot by entering the tracks. The party pushed on after the crash, leaving at 9 30 for Boston with no other cars in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Perlman
Welch Automobile Co
New -York
Robert L. Dunn
Darwin. Lyon
Automobile Club of America
Worcester & Marlboro Street Railway
Dunn
Rice's Hill
J. L. Hutchins
William Davies
A. L. DeCampt
Boston
New York City
Boston Automobile Show Management
Marlboro
Rice Hill
R. B. Stevens
Theodore Temple
Probate Court cites heirs in Houghton estate for private sale
Massachusetts probate court in Middlesex summons heirs and all interested to show cause why license to sell the whole real estate of George H. S. Houghton of Aston should not be granted. Alfred S. Hudson, executor, seeks sale to pay debts and administration charges. Court date April 2, 1907 at Cambridge. Publication in Acton Enterprise for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
George H. S. Houghton
Aston
Alfred S. Hudson
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Acton
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Executor Appointed for Henry Gates Inte Estate
The subscriber is duly appointed executor of the will of Henry Gates Inte of Stow Middlesex County and has taken the trust by bond. All persons with claims must exhibit them and all debtors must pay to the executor Geo. S. Willington at Concord Junction Massachusetts. March 8, 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gates
Stow
County of
Geo. S
Willington
Sweet Sixteen Party for Miss Mabel Hemenway
Miss Mabel Hemenway received a surprise birthday party Monday evening at 131 Highlands. Friends gathered for games and refreshments and presented gifts in memory of the occasion. George B. Copeland is listed as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Hemenway
Highland S
True to the Other Woman in New York Divorce Case
Louise J. Paris, wife of actor Herbert Verey Patt, sues for divorce in New York City alleging Patt keeps an ongoing affair with a second woman. Paris states Patt refuses to live with her while supporting the other woman and herself, with public intimations of affection amid three years of alleged marital strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecret W. Dria
New York City
Louise J. Paris
Varis
Herbert Verey
Dr. Watson
Willam Gilette
Sherlock Holmes
John Hudson
Tillda Spong
Mr. Davis
Paris
Mra
Methods of Work at National Grange Meetings
A report on the 1996 National Grange session discusses debate over initiative and referendum and direct nominations. Washington and Oregon leaders pushed a contested resolution. most eastern delegates opposed. Delegates deferred action to state granges and stressed keeping focus on farmer interests. The piece notes how resolutions are usually referred to committees and that discussion is limited. Outlook is optimistic with membership gains cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
Washington
Oregon
Middle West
Mehiel
Losker
Jet
West Virginia
United States
Explosion Destroys Boiler House at Billings Factory
An explosion described as a loud cannon blast rocked the boiler house behind the Frank Billings factory on Tuesday forenoon, hurling worker Albert Moneypenny from his post and causing extensive damage to the Billings property and adjacent structures. Firemen fought the blaze for two hours preventing further spread, with Chief H. Andrews praising their efforts. damage is expected around $3,000, with grease loss totaling about $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Billings
Albert Moneypenny
Vine St
Moneypenny
T. J. Buckley
Willard -Heirs
George W. Piper
Albee & Nourge
H. Andrews
Charles Bean
Fire Department
Bean
Louis Fields
Fields
Elmst
Mr. Billings
North Adams
L'iveque
Hosea
Charles W. Speares
Mr. Speares
Alderman L'Eveque
Boston
Billings
Frammehiam Road
Willard
Juvenile Grange Benefits Explained by Farnham Lecturer
Osweg County New York lecturer Mrs Elizabeth Phelps Farnham argues juvenile grange work strengthens the Order by enabling parents to attend with children. She notes children reciting reading or singing during meetings and absorbing the grange atmosphere. The juvenile grange serves as the primary school for future grangers. The next national grange meeting will be held in Hartford Connecticut in November 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Phelps Farnham
Oswegs
N. Y
Hartford
Conn
All Night City Court Trial Plan Proposed by Magistrates
An outline describes a rotating night court system for the city magistrates to hear cases. Accused individuals would state their cases at once, potentially avoiding long detention. The measure also details bondsmen and prisoner handling procedures during overnight arraignments.
South Sudbury appoints janitor at Goodnow Library
Richardson has been appointed janitor of the Goodnow Library for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall . Richardson
Goodnow
Hat swap sparks playful quarrel in Chicago Tribune
In a humorous exchange, Mrs. Snagsby tries on a new hat while Mr. Snagsby recalls an old one blown off and run over by a streetcar. The banter unfolds with sharp, witty jabs characteristic of a Chicago Tribune item.
Brick throws a love note in pursuit of Adele Rigney
Henri Boden of New York hurled a brick wrapped in a two dollar bill and a letter through Adele Rigney's window. He was arrested at Jefferson Market police court and ordered to stay away from Rigney as she declines his advances. The note warned of future consequences and mentioned paying for the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Boden
New York
Adele Rigney
M. Maurice Rigney
Miss Rigney
West Thirteenth Street
Rides Mad Bull to Death in Prairie
A young woman, Miss Maude Derree of the Midlands area, rode an enraged bull until exhausted and dying. She was uninjured beyond painful injuries from the struggle, while the bull died shortly after the ride. The report notes her rode wild horses from childhood and survived the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maude Derree
Midlands
D. D
Miss Derroe
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Sudbury Massachusetts
Public auction to settle breach of mortgage recorded April 22 1899. Property on Worcester Road South Sudbury Middlesex County Massachusetts described as lot bounded by Keating Walker and Town Way. Cash payment of 200 dollars required at sale. Natick Five Cents Savings Bank trustee. April 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B
Natick
Worcester Road
Sudbury
South Sudbury
County of Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachuestts
M. Keating
Town Way
A. Walkser
Bad Walker
Sate Keating
Natick Vive Cents Savings Bank
Boston
Treas
Natick, Mags
Mateh
Probate Partition Notice in Middlesex County Court
A probate partition petition in Middlesex requests sale or partition of undivided real estate in Concord. The court orders publication and signals a hearing on March 26, 1907, with notices to all interested parties in the Commonwealth.
Probate Court Notice of Lucy Harrington Estate
In Middlesex Probate Court to heirs next of kin creditors and others interested in the estate of Lucy Harrington late of Concord deceased intestate administration to Silas B Kenniston of Malden or suitable person docket set for March 26 1907 at nine o'clock to show cause why administration should not be granted By order public notice by Concord Enterprise publication for three weeks and mailing copies seven days before court Witness Judge McIntire Register W B Rogers Prescott Keyes attorney for petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Charles Alan Late
Maynard
Richard Allan
Cambridge
Maynard Enterprise
Charles J. Melntire
W.B. Rogers
Register
Commonwealth
Rity Middlesex
George
TH. Wann
Tend Bh. Walker
Denver
Colorado
Ella Warren
Alice War’ Ren
Hinsdale
Nelly
T. Barrett
Emma J. Barrett
Chicago
Wyinots
Royal
S. Stuckey
Grafton
Nebraska
Elizabeth W. Keeler
Minnells
Courta Nell
Concord
Enterprise
Gald
le Bh
Charles J, Melntire
Ee Juire
Lucy
Harrington
Silas BR. Kenniston
Malden
Nridge
Midales
Concord. Enterprise
Said
Charles
McIntire
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Main St
Madras
March
Ladies’ Home Journal
L. I. Dufur
Rice’s Hill
Sweet
Miss Hemenway
Eorge B. Copeland
Inamorata
the Grange
W. Darrow
Chatham, N. Y
New York State
RS. Tva & M Dowell
Tatasuler” OF National Geranue
White Sale
Christie's
Lincoln St
South
Helsely
W. BE. Rogers
Prescott Keyes
Barrister Hall
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