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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
7
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate notice cites heirs and next of kin in the Pennell estate for Acton Middlesex County. Court session set for March 31, publication weekly in Acton newspaper, with copies mailed to known interested parties seven days before the hearing.
The Probate Court of Middlesex Massachusetts requires heirs and interested parties to appear March 31 1916 at nine in Cambridge to show cause why license to privately sell the real estate of Stephen Ducette cannot be granted for distribution. Notice requires serving copies fourteen days prior or publishing weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise with final publication before court.
Middlesex Probate Court invites heirs next of kin and creditors to appear March 27 1916 in Cambridge to show cause why administration for George W Brooks late of Sudbury should not be granted to Carl H Richardson of Boston. Public notice to run three weeks in Sudbury Enterprise. First Judge W E Rogers, Register.
The Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties of Daniel Tuttle late of Acton to appear March 23 1916 at nine to show cause why letters of administration with the will annexed should not be granted Horace F. Tuttle petitions after the executor declined to accept the trust Acton Enterprise records the notice signed by W B Rogers register.
The town approved appropriations totaling about 46 000 for the year 1916. Major items include school dept 10 300 plus state aid and unexpended balances, fire alarm system 2000, water dept maintenance and interest, road and bridge upkeep, cemetery and library funds, and various department balances. The tax rate is not expected to exceed last year.
Pursuant to a Middlesex County Probate Court license dated February 14 1916 the administrator will sell at public auction on the first Saturday of April 1916 at 3 30 p m the rights of George W Lincoln in about thirty four acres of farm land and buildings on the southerly side of Winter Street Ashland Middlesex County The deed chain includes Richard Lovekin to Caleb W Lincoln dated July 23 1864 and Alonzo B ale et ux to Caleb W Lincoln dated May 28 1864 with deeds recorded in Book 892 141 and Book 928 54 The sale requires payment of a third and balance within ten days after delivery of deed. Joseph P Dexter Administrator Estate of George W Lincoln February 15 1916.
Duly appointed administrator for the estate of Catherine Mahoney late of Maynard Middlesex deceased intestate has taken the trust and given bond. All persons indebted are called to pay to the administrator at the stated address on March 2, 1916.
The Sudbury Grange held a March 14 meeting with charter members and past masters in a receiving line. Entertainment included violin and vocal solos, readings, and piano, followed by a banquet for 125 attendees and gifts of silver spoons to Mr. and Mrs. Francis B Bent.
Twenty five pheasants gather near Charles Brackett's barn feeding during severe cold. A pair forage in nearby yards and sidewalks near the central store. One visits the White family back door daily for a midday meal, showing unafraid behavior due to hunger.
The Woman's Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday March 15. Mr Field from Sharon spoke on Birds, but severe weather kept many away. Miss Knowles from the primary school delivered an engaging paper on Current Events.
The school presents an entertainment program at town hall after extensive rehearsals. Proceeds will help fund the graduation expenses and reception activities for the students.
Mrs. E. P. Stiles visited Mrs. Willard last week and found her comfortable. Mrs. L. B. Hawes visited relatives in Boston early in the week. Joseph Loring was in town last week. The children of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hadley are on the sick list. Some older workers are leaving the machine shop and younger ones are taking their places. William Law of Boston was at 8. D. Perry's Sunday.
A large crowd enjoyed Mr Basyman's Niece at the Association hall under the Ladies union. Warren B Goddard directed and starred as Basyman with a strong cast including Miss Bessie Judge Desdemona and Mrs W R Charles Aunt Judith. Musical numbers and an ample display of community support completed the successful evening.
Friday afternoon the West Concord Woman's Club held its annual presidents day with a large attendance from local clubs including Concord Maynard Sudbury West Acton Hudson Groton and Greenville N H. Miss Erdine Cowlishaw gave a dramatic reading from Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman while Mrs Derby and Mrs Leland sang and Mrs Brown played piano. Refreshments followed in the banquet hall and the social service committee led by Mrs Clara Leighton oversaw the event. The next meeting is April 7, designated children’s day featuring F O Harrell the musical magician.
A Thursday evening derailment of the Concord bound car from the C M H at Brig hams Corner tied up the line all night. Despite snow drift difficulties, overall service was exceptional, with the Lexington line more severely affected and tied up.
Judge Thomas P. Riley will deliver an illustrated lecture on Ireland Monday evening in Association Hall under Help of Christians church. Tickets are selling rapidly. Riley is a knowledgeable speaker on Irish history and current conditions, having just returned. Slides from his own photographs are said to be beautiful.
Auctioneer Otis H Forbush lists sales in Massachusetts Norwood Peabody Stow Reading Marlboro with dates March 27 to April 6. Items include Holstein cattle wagons tools household goods horses harnesses and livery stock. Posters available on application and other sales will be noticed in the paper.
The concert and dance in Concord Friday under the auspices of the A. O. H. attracted many from here. Miss Ruth Shepard entertained a number of her friends at bridge Saturday evening. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The decorations and the favors were especially pretty and novel.
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