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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1915
Page
4
An old promotional snippet warns kidneys may reveal trouble through various symptoms and risk of Bright’s disease. It touts Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy, claiming a cure and urging 50 cents at dealers with Foster Milburn as proprietors.
John Welsh administrator presents petition to probate court urging perpetual care for the deceased Mary Welsh's burial lot. Court sets April 9 1916 hearing and requires notices to interested parties by publication and direct mailing. Witness Charles J. MacIntire register records the action.
The Concord Enter Corsi publishes a probate notice for Isabel M Brooks late of Middlesex County urging next of kin and interested parties to appear March 26 1915 at nine o clock in Cam to show cause why the last will and testament of the deceased should not be admitted to probate The notice cites Charles J Methure registrar and W E Rogers as the court officials with public postings required for three weeks prior to the hearing.
The Massachusetts decennial census begins April 1 with enumerators collecting information on every person within the state. Enumerators swear an oath, cannot delegate duties, and carry official badges. They must visit all dwellings, list all residents, and record accurate details, including language, employment, and birthplace, with special schedules for families, males, females, and veterans.
Howard B. Daniels of Acton is attached for 10000 in a tort suit by Helen L. Jackson of Cambridge, minor through father George F. Jackson. Probate filings include inventories for Abbot J. Lawrence of Concord valued at 19758.89, Mrs. Bessie B. Burrill of Concord at 820.99, Samuel G. Hodgess of Maynard at 9240.75, and Susannah Cole of Bedford at 3550. The will of Albert H. Newman of Concord, dated February 22, 1915, names executors Jeanie S. Newman of Concord and Jerome C. Smith of Newton. heirs include Albert Lee Newman and Harding Newman of Concord. Orphie Reed of Acton vs Boston Elevated for 201000 settled before Judge Brown. Thomas McGrath and Mary A. McGrath of Concord attached for 400 in a contract suit by B. W. Brown Co. of Concord.
Eben S Whitney, 79, born in Stow and lifelong Lynn shoe cutter, died Sunday at his father's home in Acton. Funeral in Acton Tuesday, burial Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn, Providence lodge Odd Fellows conducted service. Survived by two sisters, a brother, two daughters, and two sons.
Sunday morning worship at 10 30 reception leads to Easter Sunday special service by Sunday school and choir. Ladies circle to sew at Prospect street Thursday at 2 o'clock. Circle plans vestry entertainment next Tuesday evening March 30 led by Mrs Arthur Jones and others.
Walter A. Tuttle and Luther Piper headline a new sketch titled Goldstien's Divorce with Piper as Ike Goldstien and Tuttle portraying Erre Epworth. Miss Maines will present readings accompanying the performance.
Citizens urged railroad officials to seek better train connections this summer before timetables are finalized. A chance exists now to push for enhanced services.
C B Robbins announces new postcards of the Lake Nagog Inn and plans a larger, busier summer. He has enlisted help and expects to reopen on April first, with a return from Washires in about two weeks.
Bedford readers are invited to a stereopticon lecture by Dr George W Field chairman of the State Commission of Fish and Game at the Church of Christ vestry Tuesday evening April 6. The talk will cover the game and fish of Massachusetts.
Edward McEnany 28 and James D. McCarthy 24 camped at Lake Boon when their canoe overturned on Saturday night. McEnany drowned after long exposure. McCarthy was rescued with help from Miss McCarthy and James Byron. Rescue effort delayed due to darkness and lack of equipment. body recovered Sunday morning near shore.
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