Acton Roll of Honor list of American Expeditionary Forces names
Long list of soldiers and affiliated units from the American Expeditionary Forces, showing members stationed or serving in France, Scotland, and various U.S. camps. Includes Am. For. Exp. Unit 3 at Ardgay Scotland, Camp Devens Massachusetts, Fort Banks Massachusetts, and other depots with ranks from private to sergeant major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Allsopp
Ardgay
Scotland
Ernest Berry
Devens Webster Blanchard
Alexander Bresth
Des Moines
Jesse .H. Briggs
Fort Banks
Winthrop
Edward
George H. Briggs
Camp Meigs
Washington
D. C
Henry Byer
France
D. Norman Campbell
Harold Coolidge
William Coughlin
Lowell
H. Cram
Bbth Regt
Ft. Andrews
Donald H. Currier
Camp Greene
N. C
Bryant Currier, Jr
12Th U. S. Cavalry
Army Y. M. C
Columbus
N. M
Joe Daniels
Newport
John Davis
Raymond Durkee
Caisson
Camp Devens
James Madison Fairbanks
American Ambulance Corps
Paris
Harland Flagg
R. I
Crandall Forbes
David Foley
U. S. Inf
Michael Foley Thomas Foley
105 Co
8Th Regt
U. S. Marines
Fort Crockett
Galveston
Texas
Thomas
Fort Andrews
Boston
Walter Gilmore
O’brien
Frank Greenough
H. Wesley Hall
William T. Hayes
79Th F. A
Camp Hogan
Houston
Harry Heath
U. S Inf
Devens
Carl Hoar
Hugh Hodgen
Galley A
William Huntoon
Vernon John Kenney
Philip Klein, Wagoner
101St Eng
26Th div
Harland Lawrence
6Th Co
Quantico
Theron Lowden
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Soren Mekklesen
Frank McCarthy
John D. McWayne
Buchanan Nims
Wagoner
F. A
Fort Oglethorpe
Pliny Nims
South Carolina
William O’connor
Camp
Oscar Olsen Edward Pendergast
36Th
Co. D
Bat
San Antonio
James Quinlan
R. Earl Randall
U. S. S. Lenape
Everett Reed
G. Howard Reed
John P. Sisson
Allertown
Walter H. Welch
U. S. S. Wyoming
Charles
West
Charlestown Navy Yard
Lyman M. Wetherbee
Corp
Ernest, Whitcomb
Frank Woodward
Raymond E. Wright
Baking Co
Notice of administration for Acton estate of An den Parlersuc
Joseph Kowal is appointed administrator of the estate of An den Parlersuc alias Anden Panasui kowa late of Acton Middlesex deceased intestate. Creditors must exhibit demands and debtors must pay to Joseph Kowal Adm 111 Salem Street Boston March 6 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anden Parlersuc
Anden Panasuikowa
Acton
Joseph Kowal
Salem Street
Boston
County Court Notices Highlight Probate and Estate Actions
Maurice F. Sullivan of Concord faces a $300 attachment in a contract suit filed by Abdul Boghossian of Cambridge. Guardianship for Sherman Hoar, age one, is granted to Elva S. Hoar of Concord. Hiram W. Jones of Concord dies March 6. executor Alfred B. C. Dakin named. heirs Arthur C. H. Jones and George E. Jones, plus Alice M. Rogers. Will returnable at East Cambridge March 29. Pearl W. Packard seeks administration of Alden Packard estate. no valuation filed. Several other probate matters include wills for Charles S. Hunt, Sidney W. Sampson, and Matthias O. Carter, with various executors and heirs listed. return dates range March–April. John E. A. Keyes of Hudson attached for $5000 in a contract or tort action by Arthur E. Rowse of New England Vinegar Works. papers filed by R. J. Cram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bedford
Concord
Maynard
Maurice F. Sullivan
Abdul Boghossian
Cambridge
Miran Sevasly
Old South Building
Boston
Elva S. Hoar
Sherman Hoar
Mc.Intire
Hiram W. Jones
Alfred B. C. Dakin
Arthur C. H. Jones
George E. Jones
Alice M. Rogers
Somerville
East Cambridge
Maurice McWalter
Pearl W. Packard
Stow
Alden Packard
Hast Cambridge
Atty
Prescott Keyes
Myra I. Burbank
Hudson
Cochran Pharmacy
Marlboro” Savings Bank
The
Hudson Savings Bank
Atty. C.P. Tucker
Charles S.hunt
Sudbury
Chester L. B. Perry
Bertha Perry
Sidney W. Sampson
Harry P. Sampson
William H. Sampson
Lake Worth
Fla
Florence W. Jones
Medford
H. Harding Hale
Amelia McGarry
Matthias O. Carter
Amelia G. McGarry
Mary A. Carter
Baltimore
Julian ©. Woodman
John E. A. Keyes
Arthur E. Rowse
New England Vinegar Works
Arlington
R. J. Cram
State
Moving and Trucking Service Entrusted with Pierce Arrow Fleet
Daily express Boston and Maynard offers full equipment with Pierce Arrow trucks to promptly and satisfactorily handle any job. Auto trucks available for large parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Express
Boston
Maynard
Pierce Arrow
Petition Seeks Relocation and Repairs for Concord Cambridge Turnpike
Middlesex County Commissioners hear a petition from Concord residents led by Charles G. Wood seeking relocation and specific repairs to the Cambridge Turnpike between Lexington Road and the Lincoln boundary. An April 24, 1918 viewing and hearing is ordered with notices, posting, and publication in The Concord Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Middlesex
Concord
Cambridge Turnpike
Lexington Road
Lincoln
Charles G. Wood
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Cambridge
Town Hall
View
Concord. Enterprise
Wm. C. Dillingham
Died at Home Mrs John Brothers
Mrs John Brothers died at her Sudbury street home Wednesday at midnight after a 14 year rheumatism battle and 11 years in a wheelchair. She was 75, born in Newfoundland and later settled in Maynard. Survived by three daughters Mary Francis and Mrs Timothy Duggan, all of Maynard. Funeral Saturday at St Bridget's church with Rev. P. D. Meagher officiating. Bearers named. Interment in St Bridget's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brothers
Sudbury St
Newfoundland
Maynard
Mary Brothers
Francis Brothers
Timothy Duggan
St. Bridget’s Church
P. D. Meagher
Joseph King
James Dwyer
James Duggan
Owen Duggan
Thomas Hardy
Sylvester Brennan
Somerville
Hudson
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Palm blessed and distributed at St. Bridget’s Holy Week ceremonies
Palm blessing and distribution opening Holy Week at St. Bridget’s Church. Solemn mass at 10:80 led by Rev. P. D. Meagher with large turnout. Confessions Wednesday afternoon and evening. Holy Thursday mass at 7, procession to the Repository. Good Friday services include pre sanctified mass at 7, Stations at 3, rosary and Passion sermon. Easter events feature musical program by A. A. Hilferty and choir performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bridget's Church
P. D. Meagher
A. A. Hilferty
Regina Coelie
Genevieve Coughlin
Irene ‘O'Donnell
Minnie Hilferty
James Farrell
A.A. Hilferty
Gounod
Excellent Entertainment by Holt Pupils and Philathea Class
A lively program by Miss Anna Holt and the Philathea class drew hearty audience approval. It featured piano duets by Dorothy Priest and Florence Jackson, vocal solos by Lindsey Smith, violin by Walma Riihiluoma, and a chorus including Dorothy Naylor and Ruth Haton. An entertainment sketch titled A Little Mistake was staged with cast members Rachel Gates and others. The organizing committee included Miss Hattie Taylor and Margaret Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Holt
Summer
Lillian Archer
Edith McAuslin
Evelyn Hamblen
Agnes Axford
Rachel Gates
Hannah Marsden
Marion Wilson
Josephine McCormick
Viola Binks
Avis Barlow
Philathea
Miss Hattie Taylor
Margaret Gates
Matilda Marsden
Mae Nelson
Autograph collecting linked to Civil War letters discussed
Dr. Christie of Maynard spoke to the Men's Fraternal League at the Congregational Church about his long history of collecting autographs. He shared excerpts from letters by Gen. A V Kautz, Gen. Wesley Merritt, Gen. John M Corse and others, reflecting on Civil War battles, courage, and wartime politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie
Men’s Fraternal League
Congregational Church
Maynard and
Acton
Charles Devens
Henry Slocum
Camp Devens
Fort
Slocum
A. V. Kautz
John Greenleaf Whittier
Lincoln
Congress
David D. Porter
A. Maynardi
Wesley Merritt
Sheridan
Gen. Sheridan
Dinwiddie Court House
Merritt
Alexander. Shaler
Man
Col
Old City
Charleston
S. C
France
Joseph E. Johnstone
Texas
Empey
T. J. Woods
3D Division
4Th Army Corps
Army of the Cumberland
Chattanooga
Tenn
Missionary Ridge
Petersham
Ritz
John Porter
Vera Cruz
Jefferson Davis
John, M. Corse
Allatoona
Zachary Taylor
Cleveland
Deacon William F. McGrail Ordained in Boston Cathedral
The Brighton seminary class saw Rev. William Francis McGrail of Cambridge ordained as a deacon at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston on Friday. Former Maynard resident, son of the late Hugh McGrail, he is a Maynard High School and Boston College alumnus with Cardinal O Connell officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Seminary
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Boston
William Francis McGrail
Cambridge
Fr. McGrail
Maynard
Hugh, McGrail
Maynard High School
Boston College
Cardinal O’connell
Wrist watch presented to Private Samuel Meade at Camp Upton
Private Samuel Meade son of Mark Meade Sudbury district was called to service and presented a wrist watch by several friends before he left for Camp Upton where he is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Meade
Mark Meade
Sudbury
Selecion
Camp Upton
Power outage hits small town as station trips
A Saturday night blackout left the town in darkness from 11 30 to 12 p.m. An accident at the power station supplying Acton caused the outage but was repaired quickly after Chief Electrician Augustus Morse was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Augustus Morse
Entertainment and Sale At Vestry of M E Church
The Philathea class held their annual entertainment and sale of fancy articles at the church vestry on Wednesday evening. A good attendance browsed tables laden with items and supported the event generously. Martha Parker led the apron table and Hattie Naylor with Margaret Marsden supervised fancy work. Mae Nelson and Matilda Marsden ran the refreshment booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Philathea
Martha Parker
Hattie Naylor
Margaret Marsden
Mae. Nelson
Matilda Marsden
Boy Fractures Leg Riding Tricycle Near Home
Eight year old Kenneth Priest of Concord Jr. broke a leg Wednesday afternoon when his tricycle tipped during a ride near his home. Dr. Howard Hamblen treated the injury. Michael Kelley, a radio operator on the U S S Ameleo, visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Kelley of Priest., spent a few days late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Priest
William Priest
Concord Jr
Howard Hamblen
Michael Kelley
Portland
San Juan
Porto Rico
Mary Kelley
Nashua Teacher Appointed to Fill Second Grade Vacancy
Miss Louise Phippard of Nashua N H has been appointed teacher of the second grade at Main Street School to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Clara Purdy's resignation. Phippard begins her duties next Monday. Mrs Sarah Hatch who teaches the eighth grade has been ill with pleurisy and Mrs Agnes Howe has substituted during her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Phippard
Nashua
N. H
Main
St. School
Clara Purdy
Misse Phibbard
Sarah Hatch
Agnes Howe
Reverend Low to Seek General Court Seat from Local District
Rev Francis Low pastor of the Congregational Church Hudson announced last week he will run for representative in the General Court on the Republican ticket. He says the idea has been in mind, with prominent citizens urging his candidacy, and he will withdraw if the district does not desire his service. Clarence Gutteridge of Lawrence was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs William Gutteridge Brooks Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Low
Congregational Church
Hudson
General Court
Clarence Gutteridge
Lawrence
Mrs
William Gutteridge
Brooks St
Carrying Supplies Front-Line Duty Report from France
Mr and Mrs William Croft of Acton hear from their son Harry a chauffeur with the 101st Regiment in France He writes of busy supply runs to the front and of many airplanes maneuvering for position overhead while he writes seated on his truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Croft, Acton Sr
Harry
101St Regiment
France
Jolly Bight Whist Club Hosts Afternoon At Miss Bent Home
The Jolly Bight Whist club met Wednesday afternoon at Miss Pauline Bent's home. Margaret Williams and Mrs Milfred Palmer led the play with whist for the day and received favors. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Bight
Pauline Bent
Margaret Williams
Milfred Palmer
Boston & Maine Officials Probe Brown Street Extension
Boston and Maine officials inspected the proposed extension of Brown Street to Parmenter's Crossing during the week. They plan to report to the town committee appointed to study feasibility of the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Brown, ‘St
Parmenter’s Crossing
Not Ed People Gaining Knowledge From Eminent Lives
A fragment notes that some people were seen as nuisances by the educated while being a useful means to learn about eminent lives and their times and countries.
Probate Court to Hear Annie L. Carr Estate
Middlesex Probate Court will hear the account of William M. Robinson administrator of Annie L. Carr late of Maynard on April 8 at Cambridge. Citations must be served or published in Maynard Enterprise for three weeks and mailed to known heirs seven days before. First Judge Charles J. McIntire signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex
Fanny Rodman Titcomb
Concordia
George H
Cea
Concord
Middlesex
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Fasquire
Commonwealth Ot
Massachugette
Parsons
Sophia Champagne
Maynard
Louisa Champagne
Saig
Gard
Maynard ‘Enterprise
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Annie L. Carr
William. M. Robinson
Maynard Enterprise
Hs‘quire
Middlesex Probate Court to Hear Sale Petition 1918
The Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge will hear William F. Stevens executor of Melissa E. Mead's estate on April 12 1918 to consider a private sale license for real estate to distribute assets. Notice requires serving copies to interested parties and publication in Acton Enterprise weekly for three weeks before the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Melissa E. Mead
Acton
William F. Stevens
Cambridge
Commonwealth
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Ala ‘Court
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Richardson
Fh. S. Richardson
Main St
Concord, Mass
A. C Baggesen
Main ST. Concord
P. O
Maynard Garage
J. Edwards
Prop
F. J. McCarron
Maynard, Mass
Mlton C. Bean
Optometrist
Nason St
Tremont
Garland
George H. Woods
Tremont St
B. A. King
West Acton
N. S
L. P. Goulding
MAS
County Court News
W. C. Strout
Concord ST
William P. Kingsbury
M. E. Ghurch
M. E. Church
Charles F. Parsons
Jerusalem
Jennie Naylor
Lindsey Smith
Annabel Hall
John Vaananen
Walnut St. Mission Church
Harry Burnham
Emma Greenhalge
Mary Hodges
Lizzie Gates
Hannah
Christ
Howard A. Wilson
Augusta Brigham
Malden
Robert Archer
Gwen
WHIST
Maynard Lodge
Odd Fellows
F. M. Esty
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