Bay State Street Railway seeks court approval to discontinue 125 miles
Receiver Wallace B. Denham asks the U.S. Circuit Court to allow discontinuing about 125 miles of the Bay State Street Railway system due to rising coal costs and insufficient funds for maintenance. The petition notes 141 miles already affected and urges local option bills to decide whether communities should subsidize operation or accept service elimination.
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Bay State Street Railway Co
Denham
United States Circuit Court
Wallace B. Denham
Bay State Street Railway Company
Bay State Co. Discontinues Rail Lines in Massachusetts
The Bay State Co. plans to discontinue about 140 miles of single track routes across MA towns including Melrose, Saugus, Reading, Wakefield, Hingham, Brockton, and Taunton. The move follows a public service hearing and targets lines in suburban corridors and private land sections.
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South Braintree
Randolph
Lakeville
New Bedford
Middleboro
Lund’s Corner
Bay State Co
Public Service Commission
Elliott’s Corner
Precinct St
Ford St
Taunton
New Hampshire
The
Liquid Delores Alcohol Colors Contrast With Water
A report notes that Liquid-Delores Alcohol appears colorful while water remains distinctly blue in shade. The observation compares the two liquids to highlight color differences.
Easter Service and Concert Program at Maynard Church
Easter morning service begins 10 45 Organ Prelude readings and anthems led by minister Broderick N Rutan with soloists Bernard S Jewett and John A West. Easter concert follows March 31 with school songs, readings by Elizabeth Elson Herbert Young and Miss Lingleys girls, and a benediction Hallelujah Amen.
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Broderick N. Rutan
Ira B. Wilson
Jesus Christ
Hell
Bernard S. Jewett
John A. West
Palestrina
Congregational Sunday School
Elizabeth
Elson
St. Luke
Herbert Young
Evelyn Cole Ee
Marmenicot Slattery
Annie Garrick
Lillian Townsend
Lillian Garrick
Faith
Hazel Peterson
Service
Florence Mallinson
Hope
Elinor Leithead
Karl Smith
Veda Whitney
Grant Denniston
Gertrude Moore
Albert Drechsler
Dora Varney
Ethel Parmenter
May Taylor
Injured Finger At Farm Forces Concord Boy’s Care
Ralph Le Ballister a Concord high school boy injured his right index finger while working on a farm on Summer Street. His finger’s second joint flesh was torn and the first joint bone exposed before Dr. Christie treated it hoping full recovery.
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Ralph le Ballister
Concord
Warren
Mason
Summer St
Christie
Funeral for Mrs Catherine Mc Closkey Held at St Bridget Church
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Mc Closkey were held this morning from the home of her nephew William Connoley on Concord Street and at St Bridget's Church. The 77 year old Boston resident had often vacationed with relatives here and was well known to many. She passed away Sunday at City hospital.
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William Connoley
Concord St
St. Bridget’s Church
McCloskey
Boston
City Hospital
Middlesex Wins League Match At Lynch Bros Alleys
Middlesex cigar team defeated Y M S C in the totals and earned three league points at Lynch Bros alleys last night. Billett topped the three string total with 316, while Glover led Y M S C with three strings totaling 311. Walter Niemila, Kaleva Cooperative association manager, was ill with a severe cold this week. John Sunderland purchases a double house and lot on Brooks’s from C S Fowler. Red Cross show tickets for Parker st hall on Friday April 5 are selling fast and may sell out. John B Lent learned his brother Roy has arrived overseas with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces and is at Camp Whitley in Surrey, England. Privat Jose White, son of Mr and Mrs Robert White, Great Id., Co F Ammunition train, Camp Devens, was bruised when kicked by a mule and is at the base hospital.
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Walter Niemila
Kaleva Cooperative Association
John Sunderland
Roy
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Camp Whitley
Surrey
England
Privat Jose White
Robert White
Camp Devens
Ward seeks guardians to guard vast desert trust
Joseph Ward a fifty nine year old sole owner of a major stonium deposit in the United States from San Bernardino California has asked for two guardians to protect him against swindlers. He plans to manage his affairs with a burro and declares guardians will look after his business matters.
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United States
Joseph ‘Ward
San Bernardino
Cal
Ward
Concord JUNCTION man dies after pneumonia March 20
John B. Studley a longtime Concord resident and Harvard graduate died at his Main Street home after a brief pneumonia illness. He served as postmaster, selectman, and station agent, later managing B. W. Brown Grain Co. Interment was at Sleepy Hollow. his wife also ill with bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held Saturday at his home with Rev. W J Batt officiating. Members of Royal Arcanum and Concord I O O F served as bearers.
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Main
Mr. Studley
Harvard
Boston & Maine Railroad
B. W. Brown Grain Co
Concord
Royal Arcanum
Concord Lodge
Waldo P. ‘Lapham
Silas A. Bean
John D. Wilson
David L. Ball
Studley
Sleepy Hollow
Easter Services at Union Church Highlight Resurrection Theme
Easter Sunday at Union Church features 10 45 morning services with vested choir and quartet and a sermon series on Jesus life and resurrection. The 7 pm pageant The Immortality of Love and Service is presented by the church school. Holy Week services follow with notable speakers and a Good Friday sermon.
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Alfred Wheeler Stone
Christ
Simper
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Church School
Christian Endeavor
George A. Tewksbury
Walter W. Campbell
Rockport
Union Church
Acton Center Notes And Local Plans
Miss Pauline Robertson entertained her friend Miss Dorothy Leighton of Chester New Hampshire. Wm Dunn is having his barn shingled by B A Phalen. A basketball game between Acton and Maynard clubs set for Saturday at 8 PM. Holden and Proctor are making lime and sulphur for spraying at Proctor’s farm. Mr Doolittle principal buys part of Wheeler farm between roads known as Brown land for a home.
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Pauline Robertson
Dorothy Leighton
Chester
N. H
Wm. S. Dunn
B. A. Phalén
Acton
Maynard
Unusual Easter Hats Featured by Misses at Main Street
Unusual hats for Easter are described as cleverly contrived large creations with soft drooping lines. The article notes the display by Misses Comeau Maynard and Rokes on Main Street.
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Comeau
Main St
Maynard
Adv
William Huntoon Elucidates Abroad Stamps At Church
William Huntoon U S N spoke at the Universalist church last Sunday night about his travels and service abroad. He illustrated his talk with stereopticon views of numerous postal cards gathered during his overseas assignments.
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William Huntoon
Universalist Church
True Patriot Foley Heads to Camp Deyv En Route to War
Michael Foley, called to serve his country, leaves Friday as his widowed mother sent two other sons to war. Thomas went last summer and David joined the khaki months ago, making Mother Foley a heroine in this wartime family.
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Michael Foley
Deyvens
Thomas
David
Mother Foley
Easter Services and Lenten Study at Congregational Church
Rev. Ralph A. Barker leads Easter morning service at 10.30 with Sunday school at 11.45. An Easter meeting at 6 discusses Lessons From the Risen Christ's Forty Days from John 81 10 17. A praise and preaching service follows at 7. Good Friday service with music and sermon at 7.30.
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Ralph A. Barker
John
Meeting Highlights from the Woman's Missionary Society
A pleasant meeting led by Mrs. S A Christie featured Mrs. Kr l L Greene of Fitchburg as the North Middlesex W B F M president. Local residents share moves and health, with Edson Baird preparing to ship furniture to Baldwinville and Nathalie Leach at the Maynard woolen mill.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
S$. A. Christie
Kr. l L. Greene
Fitchburg
North Middlesex
West Acton Red Cross Week Totals Sent for Belgian Relief
West Acton reports completed items for the Red Cross during the weekend ending March 23 including helmets socks wristers sweat ers and carriages ax following entries for several helpers and donors. The clothing in fine condition filled three large packing cases shipped Saturday to Concord chapter for Belgian relief.
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West Acton Red Cross
Wm. F. Stevens
Evelyn Brown
Hattie Whitcomb
W. B. Holt
George Reed
Oliver Mead
Dorothy Blouine
Alice Weeks
G. A. R. Hall
Concord Chapter
Million Dollar Drive Highlighted by Northern Baptist Laymen
Sunday evening service at the Baptist church featured H. Benjamin Smith explaining the million dollar drive this week led by Northern Baptist laymen. Several members presented papers on ongoing work and Henry Hall performed Victrola selections while Mrs. H. Benjamin Smith sang a solo.
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the Baptist Church
H. Benjamin Smith
Northern Baptist Society
Henry Hall
Shamrock party at Winona Rebekah lodge gathering
Members of Winona Rebekah lodge held a Shamrock party after the Wednesday session. Mrs. H. H. Gardner gave a reading and Mrs. Smiley read a poem. Gentlemen and ladies participated in a potato race and singing. a light lunch was served.
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Winona Rebekah Lodge
H. H. Gardner
Smiley
Hospitalized amid war news from Concord and France
Word reached Concord this week that William J. Marra of the 101st Engineers is in a French hospital with a shattered left hand, only the little finger saved. The wound is believed to result from a grenade explosion. Help wanted notices appear for light work and house chores in local ads.
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William J. Marra
101St Engineers
France
Bedford Boy in France Thanks Bedford Folks for Kindness
A Bedford sergeant Geo H Peterson writes from France on March 6 1918 thanking Mr Blinn for kindness while serving over there He describes being a chauffeur in a company driving automobiles and notes he is the town’s sole representative in his unit He hopes to share more upon return and asks Bedford folks to remember him fondly.
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France
Mr. Blinn
Wwe
Sergt
Geo. H. Peterson
Ensign Hoagland Returns to Norfolk Draft Call
Concord Junction sailor Webster C. Hoagland completed an eight week navy training course at Pelham Bay Park and is now commissioned. He expected a 10 day furlough but received an immediate call for active duty as one of 14 of 130 in the first draft bound for Norfolk for overseas orders. Miss Sylvia Moreau visited relatives in Lowell. Boston farmers markets planned to reopen at Roxbury Crossing, Charlestown, Dorchester and other sites through spring depending on patronage.
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Webster C. Hoagland
Navy
Pelham Bay Park Training School
Norfolk
Boston
Roxbury Crossing
Bunker, Filth Monument
Charlestown
Gibson St
Dorchester
Clemenceau Orders Swift Action to Cut Red Tape
The Christian Science Monitor notes Clemenceau, as minister, aims to end delays and require quick resolution on questions. Departments face supervision and penalties for ignoring the new three day rule, favoring direct conversation over lengthy paperwork.
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Clemenceau
TigéMs
Christian Science Monitor
How He Got His Uniform at Aviation Camp
A Texas aviation camp recruit faced uniform shortages and wore civilian clothes. One resourceful sergeant found him missing inspection and learned he had borrowed another recruit’s clothes and sent them home by express. The lieutenant arranged a proper uniform for him.
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Texas
Blank
Paris Chocolate Makers Ban All Candy Production
The Paris Association of Chocolate Manufacturers bans all candy forms and will only produce tablet chocolate due to sugar shortages. They request prohibition on import of chocolate candies as well.
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Paris Association of Chocolate Manufacturers
Ani
Barbed fence design to slow enemy advance
Improved wire elements in a French barrier use six massive barrel hoops with barbed wire strung between them. Hoops fasten to a wooden frame so each entanglement section forms a rolling unit. Sections are placed at night to hide them from advancing troops.
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Bglence Monthly
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