Probate notes reveal multiple New England estates and filings
The record lists Abbie L. Hartwell of Bedford leaving funds to the International Trust Co and Llewson lodge, Emily A. Fuller's estate in Bedford with executor George R. Blinn, and others in Acton Maynard Stow and Hudson. It covers executors bonds, estate values from a few thousand to zero, and lawsuits including a Boston railroad tort claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heer
Acton
Bedford
Goncord
Maynard
Abbie L. Hartwell
Sarai Li. Foster
Ingta
Fannie ‘T. ‘Cotton
Woburn
International Trust Co
Boston
Igh
Ees
Cc National Church
Amos
Louise H. ‘H
Llewsac Lodge of
East Cambridge
Emily A. Fuller
Lawton
George R. Blinn
Edford
Josie L. Hall
Livermore
Walter I. Young
Mattie M. Ryerson
Harry C. Young
Cleveland
Cambridge
McCleary
Haynes
Hudson
Samuel. M. Haynes
McIntire
Boston &Maine Railroad
Linnea Johnapp
Efficiency man carries his trade across California
A San Diego efficiency expert who visits his Los Angeles girlfriend weekly writes daily. When she asks if he truly loves her eyes he replies by pointing to a letter dated February 24, 1917 where the subject was treated exhaustively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Los Angeles
E. m. Rejed
En Gate
San Diego Union
Windmill palm proves hardy yet delicate in boxes
The windmill palm Trachycarpus excelsus endures cold better than most. It handles rough treatment but does not thrive when boxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Acton Village Notes and Social Events Roundup
West Acton residents visit Boston for the Auto show and other trips. A Ladies Benevolent social is planned at the Baptist church. The I O C F plans a third degree ceremony on March 25. Comrade Jones funeral attended by Is ‘Davis post 188. Sergt Nelson B Willis on furlough from Fort Slocum.
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Charles Smiley
Boston
Teddy French
W. J. Costello
H. Mead
Clara B. Holt
Lowell
Preston
Lynn
Edward. Holton
William Chisholm
Concord
John McCrossland
South Acton
W. BE
Whitcomb
H. A. Gould
Maine
H. Benjamin Smith
New London
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Baptist Church
Is ‘Davis
G. A.R
Comrade Jones
A. B. Parker
A.W. Davis
New York City
W. S. Kelly
Welch
Chas. Hayward
Jack Soisson
Concord Lodge
Maynard Lodge
Sergt
Nelson B. Willis
Fort Slocum
N. Y
David Bezanson
Narrow Escape At Priest Crossing Injures Wagon
Maynard Barteaux driving a two horse empty wood wagon across the track at Priest crossing between this station and Littleton on March 5 escaped serious injury. A freight train had just passed and the flagman believed the way clear. Barteaux crossed onto the up track and an engine appeared. The engine struck the rear wheel, throwing horses, wagon and driver some distance. One horse lay down but Barteaux and the remaining horses were not badly hurt. the wagon was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Barteaux
Priest Crossing
Littleton
Mr. Barteaux
Train 14 Flag Stop Restored at Local Station
A petition led by R B Moore for a flag stop on train 14 was reconsidered by Boston & Maine officials and, effective March 18, the train will stop at this station by flag. Community updates include Mrs Thomas Downie returning home with her daughter to Waltham and remarks on a Camp Devens concert at South Acton Universalist church.
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R. B. Moore
Boston
Boston & Maine
Thomas Downie
Cora Slack
Waltham
South Acton
The Art of Living With Others and The Christian in Business
Rev Ralph A Barker announces Sunday service at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45 C E at 6 and evening preaching at 7 on The Art of Living With Others Peter 3 8 16 and The Christian in Business Friday prayer and social service at 7 80 with A Lesson in Forgiveness Matt 18 21 85 and Mark 11 24 25
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
C. E
Christie departs for Fort McHenry training unit
Robert S. Christie left New York Wednesday with Metropolitan Base hospital unit No. 48 for training at Fort McHenry Maryland. He reported a safe arrival and noted the fort's historic defense inspired The Star Spangled Banner. Howard B. Quimby returned from Pittsburgh for a short visit. Edson Baird and family moved to Baldwinville for a new job. Emma Quimbey, from Pawtucket Rhode Island, is expected home this week. Frances Hodges, a South Royalston teacher, returns for a three week vacation. The Congregational church L S C will meet Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs F A Merriam. The meeting was postponed due to the storm. Mrs A Merriam hosted at the Chapter House D A R Concord. Carrie Shapley poured tea and Misses Sophia Taylor and Jennie Stowell assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Christie
New York
Metropolitan Base Hospital Unit No. 48
Fort McHenry
Howard B. Quimby
Pittsburgh
Edson Baird
Baldwinville
Baird
Emma Quimbey
Pawtucket
R. 1
Frances Hodges
South Royalston
Congregational Church
F. A. Merriam
A. Merriam
Chapter House
Concord
Carrie»Shapley
Sophia Taylor
Jennie Stowell
Fragmented confession reveals marital strain and irony
Speech fragment shows Chloe Johnson describing a troubled marriage framed as wedlock between labor and rest. The speaker contrasts Christmases and holidays with ongoing domestic friction, hinting at long-standing unhappiness. The tone blends regional dialect with satirical humor.
Red Cross South Acton Branch Expands Under New Divisions
The South Acton Red Cross met March 8 at School street room. Mrs. Haynes led dressings training with Miss Virginia Sanderson. One hundred dressings were prepared for Peter Bent Brigham hospital and France. New department heads were named for surgical dressings knitting sewing publicity and funds. Biweekly dressing folds and biweekly sewing for troops will continue. Charity whist weekly funds the material drive. Volunteers urged to attend contribute fabrics and ravelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
American Red Cross
Red Cross
School St
Haynes
West Acton
Virginia Sanderson
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
France
Clara Sawyer
Marion Gibbs
Carrie Shapley
Ralph Barker
Arthur Jones
Walter Tuttle
Harry West
Carl Jones
Bert Willis
Walter. Tuttle
Will Merriam
Ethel Moore
Universalist Church Weekly Activities Highlight
Rev Luther G Morris leads a 1030 morning sermon with 1145 Sunday School and Men’s Forum. Y P C U at 68 evening. Ladies Social with Mrs F Z Taylor Thursday at 2. Experience party postponed to March 21. Annual parish meeting Saturday 730 pm with strong attendance and reelects officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther G. Morris
F. Z. Taylor
War trophies on display at Cary Memorial Library Lexington
An exhibition of war trophies is shown in a locked glass case at Cary Memorial Library in Lexington. Loaned items include pieces from Rev. Christopher Collier and Frederick Emery. Notable pieces feature a German lieutenant’s manual, a Marne battlefield bayonet, parts of a wrecked Zeppelin, hand bombs and a gas mask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Cary Memorial Library
Christopher S. Collier
Hancock Congregational Church
American Ambulance
Frederick Emery
Leland H. Emery
France
Battle
Malmaison
Marne
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American Supply CO
Nason Street
Alfred EB. McCleary
Tremont St
Concord St
Rebecca P. Vance
Stow
Shervington Vance
Mary A. Dooley
Mary BE. Boothroyd
William McDonald
John Guarino
Atty
Edgar L. Ryerson
State ‘St
Maynard, Mass
Main Street
Mass
Green Mountain
Fred
Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St
Postoffice
Chloe Johnson
Lan
Universalist Church
Chevrolet
Flint
Michigan
The
W. A. Haynes Co
George FE. Hack
Orto A. J. Coughlan Co
Maynard Block
Tel
R. W. Carter
Chauncy St
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