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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1917

Page

4

Three Candidates Enter May 2 Primary For Convention

In this district three candidates for the constitutional convention remain, requiring a primary on April 3 to trim the field. Alfred B. McCleary of Maynard leads a Hudson slate with Dr. Glazier and Fred Trull, both of Hudson. McCleary’s town backing is strong and he has previous legislative service and committee experience relevant to constitutional questions.

Alfred B. McCleary Maynard FP. Glavier Fred Trull Hudson Tate State House Boston McCleary Mass. House of Representatives Glazier Mass Fifth Dist Chester W. Clark Wilmington Hamlet S. Greenwood Lowell James Wilson Grimes Reading William Odlin Andover Pubiic Charles Francis Adams Concord George W. Anderson Brookline William G. Andrew Somerville Albert S. Apsey Cambridge Addison F. Beardsley John L. Bates Charles J. Barton Melrose William H. Brooks Holyoke Walter A. Bate John W. Cummings Falls River Edwin A. Curtis Louis A. Coolidge Milton Harvey, S. Chase Charles W.glifford New Bedford Charles F. Choate, Jr Southboro Samuel R. Cutler Revere George W. Coleman Arthur W. de Goosh Frank E. Dunbar George H. Doty Waltham Hugh P. Drysdale North Adams Daniel E. Denny Worcester Daniel R. Donovan Springfield Samuel J. Elder Winchester Wilmot R. Evans Jr Everett Eugene N. Foss Gordon W. Gordon Harry A. Garfield Williamstown Alph W. Gloag Arthur Dehon Hill Matthew Hale Walter S. Hutchins Greeneld Lewis J. Johnson Patrick H. Jennings A. Lawrence Lowell Nathan Matthews James T. Moriarty Joseph C. Pelletier Josiah ‘Quincy Clarence Rowley Moorfield’ Storey Lincoln James ‘A. Stiles Gardner Charles B. Strecker John Weaver Sherman Whitfield Tuck Wendell Phillips Thore Lombard Williams Dedham George H. Wrenn Robert M. Washburn David L Walsh Fitchburg Sherman L. Whipple Joseph Walker

Maynard Trust Co Sees Surge in Damaged Currency

About 300 mutilated bills, ranging across denominations, were received at the Maynard Trust Co during the past month. Clerks spent substantial time patching and mending the notes.

U. S Maynard Trust Co

Maynard compares town appropriations from 1892 to present

A Maynard article reviews annual town appropriations, listing 1892 amounts for schools, sidewalks, police, street lighting, fire protection, and the 1892 school enrollment of 516 versus 1233 last year, highlighting growth over 25 years.

Fire Dept

Illustrated talk at M E Church on Companionship with Jesus

A large Sunday evening crowd at the Methodist Episcopal church heard Rev. A Morrill Osgood speak on Companionship with Jesus in Temptation and Service with the life of Peter. He used sixty three slides. Misses Jennie and Hattie Naylor sang I Am a Soldier of the Cross. Congregation joined in Onward Christian Soldiers and We Are Marching to Zion.

Methodist Episcopal Church A Morrill Osgood Jesus Apostle Peter Jennie Hattie Naylor Zion

Maynard Land Trust Buys Old Brown Farm Lot

The Maynard Land Trust bought the old Brown farm on Waltham Street once owned by Rev. Bisbee. The 75 house lots will be sold, with Be Haynes of the W A Haynes Co. joining the new real estate group. Haynes previously offered free land to attract a manufacturer to Maynard, offer still valid.

Maynard Land Trust Brown Waltham St Mr. Bisbee M. E. Church Be Haynes W. A. Haynes Co Old Brown Haynes Maynard Business Men’s Association

Library Adds New Fiction and Nonfiction Volumes This Week

The library announced this week new circulation titles across fiction and non fiction. Notable fiction includes Arnold Bennett The Lion's Share Irving Cobb Fibble and Zane Grey Wildfire. Nonfiction features include Frank Gardner Successful Farming Dennis McCarthy Heart Songs and Home Songs and the Story Life of Washington by Wayne Whipple.

Dennis McCarthy Frank Gardner O 'Cobb Irving Cobb Dane Clemence Frost Robert Boston Gardner Frank McCarthy Dennis Heart Palmer George Alice Freeman Palmer Ryan John A Roberts Charles

Glendale St Lutheran Ladies Hold Bazaar and Service

The Glendale St Lutheran Ladies Sewing Circle held a bazaar and fair in the vestry Saturday with fancy articles and flowers, plus a short program led by Miss Hilji Tuuiki and Matti Heionen. Sunday evening the U P S C E met for regular services with songs and an address by Rev. Miettinen.

Glendale St. Lutheran’ Church Hilji Tuuiki Matti Heionen Inéz Ketola Mattie Heionen Mr. Miettinen Fitchburg

Those Perfect Days Ahead Say Spring Is Near

The column casts optimism on budding spring, noting slushy walks will yield to sunshine and longer days. It highlights Brick Wilder’s hot hitting at Hot Springs, upcoming high school baseball practice with Charley Horse, and amateur farmers preparing to plant potatoes this year.

Brick Wilder Hot Springs Charley Horse

Dramatic Exchange Between Finnish and Quincy Clubs

The Finnish Workingmen's association dramatic club and the Quincy Socialist club swapped performances on Saturday evening at Parker Street Hall. The Quincy club presented a four act drama to a large audience. Next Saturday Worcester Dramatic club will perform here at Parker Street Hall in exchange with Maynard association. A Venetian dance is planned for March 23.

Dramatic Club Finnish Workingmen's Association Quincy Socialist Club Quincy Club Parker’st. Hall Worcester, Dramatic Club Parker St. Hall Maynard Association

Maynard lodge initiates five in regular I O F meeting

Maynard lodge I O F held a Wednesday session and exempli fied the initiatory degree for five candidates. Refreshments followed in the banquet hall. Tonight the first degree will be worked on for 10 candidates from West Acton and Concord Junction. An early supper will be served. The supper committee included O C Trees as chairman, and Edward and Frank Archer, Alexander Marsden, and Alonzo Mason.

Maynard Lodge West Acton Concord Junction O. C. Trees Edward and Frank Archer Alexander Marsden Alonzo Mason

Don Lent Practices With M A C Battery Squad

Don Lent is practicing with the battery squad of the M A C team at Amherst. Billy Fitzmaurice once starred with a strong Maynard squad and now coaches the college team and rates Don's ability highly for the coming season.

Don Lent Battery Amherst Billy” Fitzmaurice Marlboro Maynard Don

Welfare Tea Held by Philanthropic Department

A welfare tea, the second in a series, was hosted by Mrs. E McCleary at her home on Gecest Street under the Philanthropic department of the Women's Club. Guests played several tables of whist and refreshments were served.

Philanthropic Department of the Women’s Chip

Candidates for Position in 10th Middlesex District

The constitutional convention candidates from the 10th Middlesex district include A. E. Me. Cleary of Maynard ex representative Fred F. Trull of Hudson and P. F. Glazier from Hudson. The district covers Maynard Hudson Stow and Boxboro.

Middlesex Maynard Hudson Stow Boxboro A. E. Me. Cleary F. P. Glazier Fred F. Trull

Married at St George Episcopal Church

Miss Mary Vinne and Joseph Marchand were married Saturday at 9 AM at St George Episcopal Church. Rev A B Papineau officiated with Mrs Sheehan of Concord as bridesmaid and Thomas McCormack as best man.

Mary Vinne Joseph Marchand Main St St. George’s Episcopal Church A. B. Papineau Sheehan Concord Thomas McCormaex

Notable Names Attend Boston Auto Show

Among those seen at the auto show in Boston on Wednesday were Bert Haynes James J. Ledgard Thomas Parker Joseph Schnab William B. Case G H Gutteridge William Nelson Howard Wilson and A T Haynes.

Boston Bert Haynes James J. Ledgard Thomas Parker Joseph Schnab William B. Case G. H. Gutteridge William Nelson Howard Wilson

Minstrel Show by St Bridget Church Set for April 18

Rehearsals for a minstrel show under St Bridget's church auspices draw old time favorites. The committee promises a high class program to be staged at Colonial Hall on April 18.

St. Bridget’s Church Colonial Hall

Funeral Sunday for infant Antonio Colombo

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at St. Bridget's church for Antonio, nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colombo of 133 Main Street. Rev. Walter J. Browne officiated. Interment followed at St. Bridget's Cemetery.

St. Bridget’s Church Antonio Charles Colombo Main Walter J. Browne St. Bridget’s Cemetery

Inauguration Travel for Persons Fowler Rog ers Guests

Charles H. Persons and O. S. Fowler returned Saturday after a week in Washington for President Wilsons inauguration as guests of Congressman John J. Rogers. They sat in reserved stands and noted a grand celebration dampened by cold weather.

Charles H. Persons O. S. Fowler Wilson Washington Harry Fowler John J. Rogers

Evening school students pass natralization exams

Several students from the evening school passed their second naturalization papers last week. Attendance remains high at around 160, and the civics class has begun studying The American in the Making.

Will Notice of Caroline Jewett Estate Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs to the estate of Caroline Augusta Jewett late of Acton for probate of a last will. Hearing set March 22, 1917 in Cambridge. publication weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise and notice by mail to interested parties.

Probate Citation for Tamson Billings Will in Acton

Heirs and interested parties are cited to probate court in Cambridge Middlesex to show cause why Horace F Tuttle should be granted letters testamentary for Tamson Billings late of Acton. Notice requires publication in Acton Enterprise and service to known heirs seven days before March 26, 1917. FL M Esty Register.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Franklin B. Sapporn Concordia Francis B. Sanborn Westfield New Jersey Cambridge Concord Enterprise Ledgt Charles J. McIntire Esquire M. Bsty Register Commonwealth of Massachusetts Caroline Augusta Jewett Acton William F. Stevens Acton Enterprise Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Tamson Billings Enterprise Reyes FL M. Esty

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