Report of Concord Hospital Faces Debt and Endowment Appeal
Concord Massachusetts January 1 1918 a report analyzes Concord Hospital activities since opening November 15 1911 noting losses of about 1600 in 1916 and nearly double that in 1917 bringing debt above 4000. The hospital relies on deaconess nurses and seeks endowment and public contributions to cover current expenses and future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Deaconess Hospital
C. H. J. Kimball
Water St
Boston
Ribas Cvigeianes
Imere Ree
Save Fire Loss by Prompt Action and Care
Concord Junction urges all ages to prevent fires through careful use of matches rubbish cleanup kerosene and gasoline and quick action on first signs of danger. A preventable loss of about 300 million dollars annually is a public concern and President Wilson calls it a public dereliction.
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Wilson
Philip Moreau Commended in Letter From France
Mrs Lydia Moreau received a letter from her son Philip with the 104th Infantry stationed somewhere in France. In the missive Philip commends Colonel Shelton and notes his regard, a detail of local interest to many friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Moreau
Shelton
Lydia Moreau
Philip
104Th Inf
France
Commendation Note and Local Auctions in Belmont and Acton
A military commendation from Colonel George H Shelton praises Private Philip Moreau of the 104th Infantry for his role in a combined American French patrol on February 18 1918. The record notes his creditable conduct and historic first patrol representation of the regiment. Auction notices from Otis H Forbush detail multiple sales in Concord Belmont Westwood Norwood Centre and Acton Massachusetts including cattle horses tools and farm equipment with sale dates from March to April 1918.
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Inf
A. B. EF
France
Philip Moreau
Co. H
George
H. Shelton
U.S. A
Otis H. Forbush
Conesord Junction
Mass
Charles Swanson
Belmont Spring Country Club
Belmont
Concord Ave
Hureday
Himer
Smith
Westwood
Islington Station
N. Y
N. H
Live Stock Sales Co
Abel
Willard
Still River
eLawrence Brooks
Groton
Fire destroys Whitman Pratt rendering plant in town
A Friday morning blaze at the Whitman and Pratt rendering plant, between the old Stow road and the Boston and Maine tracks, leveled the five story main building. The $175000 loss halted train service as wind fueled spreading flames and a water tank collapsed. The workers escaped unharmed and nearby structures suffered only minor damage.
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Whitman & Pratt
Whitman,& Pratt
Old Stow Rd
Boston & Maine Railroad
William S. Ingham
Main St
Automobile Stolen In Lowell Ends With Damaged Car
Robert Prentiss's car was stolen Saturday night in Lowell. It was found at a garage towed after an accident with a tree or telephone pole, damaged beyond repair needing repairs of 250 dollars or more. Police were alerted and seek the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Prentiss
Lowell
Mr. Prentiss
Aief
Fire at Ingham home contained by quick thinking
Firefighters were called to the Ingham residence on Main Street after sparks from a roof caught fire. Mrs Ingham along with two extinguishers kept flames in check until crews arrived. The blaze caused minor damage. Also noted are local social items and Easter hat ads.
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Whitman & Pratt Co
William S. Ingham
S&t
West Acton Notes on Local People and Events
West Acton briefly records residents and happenings including Irma Brown at home, Coughlin on farm work, Hall seeking hospital treatment, J R Priest undergoing Boston surgery, Lucy Staples visiting, Nellie Scanlon ill with scarlet fever under quarantine, Gladys Schnab and Gertrude Schnab visiting Leominster, sale of speed horse Hard Metal to Lynn, Parker guests from Stoneham, garage work for S A Guilford, the death of Dr E L Salmon in Maynard, illness of A F Blanchard, Hall Bros. Co. rush work on sap pails, Lowell H. Cram of Fort Andrews sailing for France, W S Kelley painting and tinting at Dr F E Tasker, Gardner family visit to Worcester, Rev C L Pierce illness and Florida return, Palm Sundays at St Elizabeth church, Easter music planned, Fred C. Grenier selling a second built wagon in Boston, water pipes at James Hurley and James Conquest thawing after five weeks of freezing.
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Irma Brown
John Coughlin
Tas
John McCarthy
BE. H. Hall
Concord Hospital
J. R. Priest
Boston
Lucy Staples
Waltham
R. B. Moore
Nellie Scanlon
Gladys Schnab
Gertrude
Leominster
Walter C. Gardner
Lynn
H. W. Parker
Stoneham
G. B. Parker
Hoar
John McGregor
W. B. Holt
S. A. Guilford
E. L. Salmon
Maynard
A. F. Blanchard
Bertha Hall
Worcester
Fred Pierce
Ruth Pierce
C. L. Pierce
Florida
St. Elizabeth
Fred C. Grenier
Brownie Pictures
James Hurley
James Conquest
Baptist Church Notes Mark Antrim Preacher
Rev Cannell of Antrim NH preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Floral tribute of white roses given in memory of the late Dr Hall Staples by his wife Mrs Lucy Staples. After service the flowers were sent to sick former patients of the doctor. Next Sunday morning services resume in the auditorium with special music by soloist Mrs Madeline Staples Pierce.
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Cannell
Antrim
N. H
Baptist
Hall Staples
Lucy Staples
Madeline Staples Pierce
Children’s Afternoon at West Acton Woman’s Club
The West Acton Woman’s Club held its annual children's afternoon in the Baptist church vestry on Monday. The program opened with the Star Spangled Banner sung by schoolchildren under Mrs. Alice W. Weeks, followed by a magic act by F. O. Harrell of Waltham. Evelyn Knowlton was pianist and Lois Moore hosted as guests enjoyed ice cream and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Easter Music at First Universalist Church
Easter Sunday service features a processional Crown Him With Many Crowns performed by a quartet including Elinor Weeks Ethel Spinney Pauline Mead and Thelma MacGregor. Anthem The Lord Is King, response Christ Triumphant, and a solo by Mrs Luther Morris.
Bedford Woman 91 Dies at Home in Bedford
Mrs. Sarah Della Lane of Bedford died March 21 at her home Bouldercroft North Rd aged 91. Widow of Jonathan A Lane a Boston merchant she lived in Bedford most of her life. She leaves three sons Benjamin C Lane Alfred C Lane and Frederick H Lane. Funeral Saturday with ministers Ernest G Guthrie and J W Garton and a male quartet that sang at her husband’s 1898 funeral.
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Sarah Della. Lane
Bedford
Bouldercroft
North Rd
Lane
Jonathan A. Lane
Boston
Congregational Church
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Benjamin C. Lane
Allen Lane Co
Alfred C. Lane
Cambridge
Frederick H. Lane
New York
Ernest G. Guthrie
Union (Congregational) Church of
Bostom
J. W. Garton
W C T U Meeting Seeks 1000 Jayettes for France
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met on March 19 at Concord Road to sew for French babies. About twenty women attended as Mrs 8 A Wood led sewing nightgowns and sacks. Dr Ransom aims to send 1000 Jayettes to France this spring. Coffee and basket lunch were served.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
A. Wood
Concord Rd
Baker
Concord Woman’s Club
Ransom
France
Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Seeks Lexington Fare Hike
The Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Co petitions the Public Service committee to raise Lexington within town fares from seven to eight cents, aligning with eight cent rates in Bedford Concord and Billerica. Ticket books Wilgon Park to Lexington Centre and Bedford Centre to Billerica and Concord would rise from 1 50 to 1 60, with no school ticket changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Co
Public Service Committee
Lexington
Lexington & Boston
Bedford
Concord
Billerica
Wilgon Park
Lexington Centre
Bedford Centre
Bedford Telegraph Post Collision Delays Track Incident
An upbound car to Concord derailed Saturday afternoon at 4 57 p m striking a tele phone post in front of the Bedford town hall. Traffic from both sides handled the scene with little delay and service was restored within an hour. Miss Robina Tubman of Roxbury visited Bedford relatives. Howard Joy and family occupy the Springs road bungalow owned by J H Brown.
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Concord
Bedford Town Hall
Robina Tubman
Roxbury
Bedford
Howard Joy
Springs Rd
J. H. Brown
Local Moves And Weekend Visits Reported At Concord Junction
Joseph C. Davis moved his family from Water street to the Derby Eight residence recently vacated by Frank and family. Mr and Mrs P H Bullock entertained Capt and Mrs Gordon Hunter over the weekend. Capt Hunter is stationed at Camp Devens Ayer. Preparations are nearly complete for the Old Folks dance to be held in the evening of April 5 under the Concord Junction Hp.
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Joseph C. Davis
Water St
Derby
Frankie
P.H. Bullock
Gordon Hunter
Capt. Hunter
Camp Devens
Ayer
Concord Junction
Sudbury High Presents The Private Tutor Play
Friday night March 22 Sudbury High staged The Private Tutor. Cast includes Fred Spencer Leroy Hall Maria Spencer John Spencer Dolly Spencer Eleanor Foss Hans Dinklederfer Rosalie Miss Snap Ruth Noyes and others. Large audience praised clear enunciation and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Spencer
Clearfield College
L. Rov. Hawes
George Carothers
Jeremiah D. Farrell
John Spencer
Fred
Leroy R. Hall
Maria Spencer
Catherine L. Farrell
Dolly Spencer
Eleanor W. Foss
Hans Dinklederfer
Walter E. Adams
Rosalie
Spencer Maid
Edythe A. Foss
Miss Snap
Ruth L. Noyes
Has Lockjaw Harries Patient George N Johnston
George N Johnston was taken to Concord hospital last week Thursday with lockjaw from recent injuries. He had seemed to be doing well until this suddenly developed. hope remains for recovery as his condition is slightly improved. Sympathies are expressed for him.
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Concord
Gard
Ital
Inge
Ginal
Apvey Wheeler
George N. Johnston
Concord Hospital
M E Church Announces March Fair and Easter Services
The M E Church outlines a fair and supper on Thursday afternoon and evening March 28 with a revised supper plan due to current conditions. The pastor preaches on the Sower Sunday morning and Easter morning will feature the usual sermon with a concert in the evening. Weekend services include Friday evening at the parsonage.
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M. E. Church
Woman's Club Holds Pleasing Musicale
The Woman's club hosted a musicale featuring Miss French Miss Bates and Mr. Cropper with Mrs Mary Maynard. The audience was large and refreshments of tea and fancy crackers were served.
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Woman’s Club
Miss French
Miss Bates
Mr. Cropper
Mary Maynard
Local Social Notes and War Service Updates
Mrs. Ruby Dakin Burnham visited her aunt Mrs. Etta Bent last week. Mr. Young, father of A. N. Young, is hospitalized in Concord with a neck abscess. An entertainment is planned for Friday evening March 29 at the South Sudbury chapel. Arnaud Nelson was called to war service after passing exams and heading to Marblehead for work, removing a skilled planing hand from the local machine shop for national needs.
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Ruby Dakin Burnham
Etta Bent
Mr. Young
A. N. Young
Concord Hospital
South Sudbury
Arnaud Nelson
Marblehead
United States
Universalist Society Social and Supper Draw Large Crowd
Friday evening the Universalist Society held a social and supper with a good turnout. Mrs Weeks gave refined solos and Marl Randall spoke about his four trips to France, entertaining the attendees with his stories.
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Universalist Society
Three Candidates Conferred Third Degree by I O F Acton
Acton lodge conferred the third degree on three candidates Monday evening. Two candidates were from Concord lodge and one from Maynard lodge. An oyster supper for about 50 members of Acton Concord Maynard and Hudson lodges followed at 7 o'clock.
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Acton
I. C. O. Fyj
Concord Lodge
Maynard Lodge
Concord
Maynard and Hudson
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the American Supply Co
Nason Street
Mary C. Coolidge
Ellen T. Emerson
Theodore Chamberlain
Luntington
Behr Bros
Corti i
Runswick” Phonographs
Victor Victrolas
Sonoras
Poole
Behrings R
W. Carter Jhouncy Street
Jano
Meson & Hamlin
F.C.B. Nurseries
Colrain
Eo Forestry Com
State ST. Boston, Mai
Pany
South Acton
Ruth Varley
Salem
Fred Green
Edward Mohegan
Roderick McGuinness
Ryder
J. N. Whittier
William Ingham
Baptist Church
Maynard, Mass
Sarah D. Lane
Sudbury
M.E. Church
R.J. Red Chicks
W. F. Bryant
Houghton St. Tel
Hudson
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