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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1917

Page

10

Haynes & Co offers furniture and linoleum sale in Maynard

ADE starting in good. Our old low prices, up-to-date furniture, and low country rents are a hard nut for city era AP RAG o. The saying is, When you have a little cash, and want to make a good big showing 150 of all size Bugs, 3000 yards of Linoleum, from 9c to 1.50. 25,000 rolls of Wall Paper from 5c to 1,265. A big line of beds and finishes. Ready with Royal Easy Chairs. Ladies Home Journal or Saturday Evening Post coupons March 17th. All mattresses grades. Buy ranges now as iron prices will rise. Large 8-20 Range for 38.50. Shipments of latest in April issue.

Royal Easy Éash Conpons Home Journal Saturday Evening Post Red Cross A. T. Haynes & CO Maynard

Tarbell property auction draws crowd in South Acton sale

The Tarbell property auction in South Acton, led by Otis Forbush, attracted many onlookers as bidding climbed from a $2000 start to $4120, surpassing the mortgage of $2500. The village landmark, a former country store and post office, changed hands with plans for improvements and partial reuse of the space for a tailors shop and real estate office.

Tarbell Otis Forbush Charles Davis

Universalist Church Morning Services and Spring Conference

Universalist church services include morning sermon by Rev. Luther Mortier at 10 80 Sunday school and Men's Forum at 11 45. Sixth District spring conference hosted by local church Thursday starting 10 15 am with speakers Rev. G B Leighton Boston Rev N W P Smith Beverly Rev Aid Cardall Orange Rev S G Dunham Fitchburg. Winter noon meal by church ladies. Ladies Social Circle to meet Friday afternoon. Arrangements by seven member committee led by Miss Caryle Shapley chairman with L C Hastings L B Willard L B Reed ie Stiles H B Willis A Lowden.

Undey Luther Mortie District of Universalist G. Bi. Leighton Boston N. W. P. Smith Beverly Aid. Cardall Orange S. G. Dunham Fitchburg Bina L. B. Willard L. B. Reed Ie Stiles H. B. Willis A.@. Lowden

Students stage light hearted farce by middle school club

Seventh and eighth graders formed a club named The Social Times Club and presented a short play titled Fudee and a Bungalow with Marion McComber as manager. Cast included Bernadette Bursaw Laura Donnelly Evelyn Farrar Theresa Heath Helena Hennessy Dorothy Lowden Bertha Mead and Mabel Morrison. They collected a nickel to start a fund for class pins.

Fudee Marion McComber Bernadette Bursaw Laura Donnelley Evelyn Farrar Theresa Heath Helena Hennessy Dorothy Lowden Bertha Me Mabel Morrison

Congregational Church Sunday Service and Sermons

Sunday morning service preached by Rev. Ralph Barker with subject Christ as King. Sunday school at 11 45 C B at 6 on The Quiet Ways of Gods Revisions. Conrathy meeting praises and service 7 on The Prodigal Son The Son's Return. Prayer and social. Friday service 1 80 Ideals for rd to Bear.

Ralph . Barker

TOIMAKE IMPROVEMENT PLANS SPACE UPGRADE

A local project near a grocery store aims to expand the porch area and install large plate glass panes. The Davis Tarbell block will be refilled to the front line of the buildings to create more space and improve light.

Davis Tarbell

Mysterious Family Health Update From Local Ledger

Katherine Sullivan reports a fragile condition for her oldest brother as he remains unconscious after a stair accident. Authorities listed hospital care and family concerns as they monitor his recovery in the community.

Katherine Sullivan General “Hospital

Local Notes Highlight Residents Movements and Health

Madeline Ineson visits friends in Lowell. Milton Kimball returns from Canada. Will Dorsey takes a chauffeur position in Worcester. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ford visit Melrose. Alfred Gilbert joins Lapointe machine shop in Hudson. Rev. John Case back among friends. Charles Ford under doctor’s care with threatened pneumonia. Royal Arcanum council at Ayer Junction to join Acton. Bernice Peele from Somerville visits grandfather E F Richardson. Dr. N P Berry seen by many friends, looking well. Hugh West to move into vacated tenement to help on Jones farm. Leonard Willard and brother Lewis visit from Somerville. Nettie Baird and Gertrude Hull to Beacons Falls for new jobs. A. Brown of Manchester visits brother Smith Finney. Robins and other birds return with spring. Roland Willis home from Lowell due to school building fire. Rev and Mrs Ralph Barker move to new home on Maynard Street. Ruth Tuttle injures thumb. infection requires lancing. S A Y fire department elects N J Cole, B C Page, and Warren Jones chiefs. George Mallard and nurse-wife visit Westboro hospital, at uncle Craig Sweet’s home. P Callon moves family into tenement vacated by Ed son Baird after auction. J K W Wetherbee regains health enough to work. Carl Flint completes Cambridge jury duty. youngest foreman.

Madeline Ineson Lowell Milton Kimball Canada Will Dorsey Worcester Isaac Ford Mélrose Alfred Gilbert Lapointe Machine Shop Hudson John Case Charles Ford Royal Arcanum Ayer Junction Acton Bernice Peele Somerville E. F. Richardson N. P. Berry Hugh West P. Callan Jorfes Leonard Willard Smith Finney Southland Roland Willis Ralph Barker Maynard St A. G. Ziegler Ruth Tuttle

Middlesex Union of Christian Endeavor Holds Monthly Meeting

The Middlesex local union of Christian Endeavor societies held its regular monthly meeting Monday night in the vestry of the Congregational church. Delegates attended from Shirley Littleton Maynard West Acton and Concord Junction. President Calkins traveled from Boston to discuss society welfare with delegates.

Middlesex Union of Christian Endeavor Societies Congregational Church Shirley Littleton Maynard West Acton Concord Junction Calkins Boston

Injured toe at depot as big chain crushes toe

Hugh McGovern suffered a severely crushed toe when a heavy steel chain fell from a baggage car at the depot. A doctor had to cut through the toe to release the blood and relieve pressure.

Hugh McGovern

Drama at South Congregational Church This Thursday

An entertainment act drama titled The Last pip up caghounan ah sapere will be staged at 8 p m Thursday evening at the South Congregational church under the auspices of the L B C.

Congregational Church

Concord Junction Community Notes Update

Mr and Mrs George C Warren and family moved to Cambridge. Edward Smith visited his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith. Mr and Mrs Thomas Frawley welcomed a son. Night work at the Allen chair factory to discontinue next week. Catholic club monthly meeting set for next Monday evening. Harold Shepard of Bangor Maine visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Shepard. Road department repairs sidewalks in town. George Outis returned from Eye and War Infirmary Boston. Registrars in session engine house March 29 and April 18. Primary election for delegates to Constitutional convention on April 3 polls open 4 to 8.

George C. Warren Cambridge Edward Smith Joseph Smith Thomas Frawley Allen Catholic Club Harold Shepard Bangor Herbert Shepard George Outis Eye and War Infirmary Boston Engine House

Preparedness Meeting in Concord Armory Friday Night

Interest grows for a preparedness meeting at the Concord armory Friday night. Co I and the Minute Men have held demonstrations in surrounding towns to boost war strength, culminating with Judge Michael Murray addressing a mass meeting.

Concord Co. I Minute Men Michael Murray Murray

Palm Sunday and Holy Week Services at Union Church

Union Church schedules Palm Sunday worship at 10 45 am with a sermon on Christ and Human Life The Sunday also includes church school junior endeavor intermediate endeavor and senior endeavor times and a final Lent class The evening service is at 7 with additional Holy Week services on Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 7 30 with themes for each day and Holy Communion observed Thursday night Good Friday service to follow Thursday evening in the church

Rev Alfred F Newton Died in Brooklyn at 76

Reverend Alfred Francis Newton born April 3 1848 Salmon Falls New Hampshire died March 24 in his Brooklyn New York home at 971 St Johns Place He led Marlboro Congregational Church 1882 1892 later served several Brooklyn parishes and worked with Fitchburg Region ministers He retired due to heart failure and sent greetings to Ayer brethren Interment set at Edgewood Cemetery Nashua New Hampshire March 28 at 11 o clock

Alfred Francis Newton Salmon Falls N. H Darthmouth College Andover Seminary St. John’s’ Place Brooklyn N. Y Congregational Church Marlboro Fitchburg Ayer Edgewood Nashua

Special Town Meeting on April 4 to Fund Grammar School

A special town meeting is called for Wednesday evening, April 4, to raise additional funds for building and equipping the new grammar school in this precinct. The rise in prices necessitates extra money to carry out the original plans.

Patrick Feeley Dies After Four Months Illness

Patrick Daniel Feeley died at his Main Street home Friday morning March 23 after a four month illness from tuberculosis. Funeral services were held from the Help of Christians church with a requiem mass sung Tuesday by Rev. Francis Cummings. Feeley, 41, came to this town three years ago from Concord where he worked. He leaves a wife and a young daughter and was loved and respected by many friends.

Patrick Daniel Feeley Main St Help of ‘Christians Church Franklin Ies Thomas Carroll Harry Carroll Ernest Carroll Edward Delaney Paul Delaney Henry Delaney Francis Cummings Help of Christians Fenlay Concord

West Concord Animal League Meets. Shattuck Resigns

The West Concord Animal League met at Mrs. W. S. Leland's home Friday afternoon. Mrs. E. B. Shattuck resigned as vice president and was replaced by Mrs. F. S. Walker. The group discussed the American Red Star Animal Relief Society aiding army animals with Red Star veterinarians and nurses. Donations for Iowa go to Mrs. H. I. Judkins. A program of songs followed the business meeting and tea was served.

West Concord Ragene League W. S. Leland E. B. Shattuck League F. S. Walker American Red ‘Star Animal Relief Society Red’ Cross U.S. War Department Red Star Iowa H. I. Judkins Otis Forbush

Larmore Couple Wed at Manse in Concord

Miss Ethel Larmore daughter of Mr and Mrs William E B Larmore of Cottage and Perley Avenue Thurston united in marriage Sunday morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev George A Tewksbury of Concord at the Manse. Both bride and groom are well known in town and have many friends who wish them happiness.

Ethel Larmore William BE. Larmore Cottage Perley Thurston George A. Tewksbury Concord

Narrow Escape on Acton Road Ends with Damaged Vehicle

Walter Akers narrowly escaped a serious accident while driving along Acton Road last week. His car skidded while passing another vehicle, causing major mud flap and windshield damage. He escaped unharmed.

Walter Akers Acton Road

Birds and Their Value to All Mankind Lecture

Concord Grange hosts next Tuesday evening lecture free to school children. Walter Putney Ashland schools superintendent lectures on Birds and Their Value to All Mankind. Illustrated by 100 stereopticon slides. West Concord Woman's Club meets Friday with Fannie C. Condon entertaining children on Chit. Day.

Concord Grange Walter Putney Ashland West Concord “Woman's Club Drepin Fannie .C. Condon

West Acton Social Notes From A Quiet Weekend

Mr and Mrs GC Durkee entertained company over Sunday. Mrs Arthur H Wetherbee is improved after illness. Alfred Richardson attended a friend’s funeral at Hudson. Miss Mary Smiley plans a weekend in Hartford. Mrs B B Hall and children visited Somerville relatives. David Clemens of Stow left for Canada to enlist. Edward Holton and Miss Lilla Miner of Boston were guests at C J Holton’s. C D Chickering and family will move upstairs at Thomas Downie’s. Roy Culver finished farm work for Fred S Whitcomb and moved to Groton. Jesse Briggs of the 2d Regiment must report to Worcester. Mrs Harl Kathan of Hudson recent operation and staying with her father. J Foster of Southern Pines NC reports health gain and walks three miles.

Durkee Arthur H. Wetherbee Alfred Richardson Hudson Mary Smiley Hartford B. B. Hall Somerville David Clemens Stow Canada Edward. Holton Miss. Lilla Boston C. J. Holton 2D Regt Worcester Harl Kathan J. Foster Southern Pines N. C

Thompson Davidson Wedding Plans At Stow Union Church

Invitations are out for the marriage of Carl Thompson and Miss Davidson of Stow. The ceremony will be at Union church in Stow on Saturday April 7 at 1 o clock. Thompson recently bought a Hartlin Maine farm with timber and rich soil adjoining Moose Lake noted for trout fishing. Best wishes are extended to the couple.

Carl Thompson Davidson Stow Union Church Mr. Thompson Hartlin Moose Lake

Charles Smiley Graduates From Wentworth Institute

Charles Smiley has completed a two year night school program at Wentworth Institute in Boston earning a diploma as architectural constructor and designer in wood steel or reinforced concrete. Friends congratulate him on his achievement.

Charles Smiley Wentworth Institute Boston

West Acton Red Cross Seeks Members to Support Local Work

The West Acton Red Cross club asks town residents to join with a one dollar dues to aid national relief and local surgical supply efforts. Mrs Henry Haynes Clara Sawyer and Mrs Daniels will provide blanks. membership requires no service and meets are held at Grand Army hall on the first and third Mondays at 2 30 p m. donations of papers magazines or old rubbers welcomed.

Red Cross Club Japan Red Cross Acton American Red Frogs Henry Haynes West, Acton Migs Clara Sawyer South Acton Daniels Acton Centre West Acton Grand Army Hall

Rebekah Lodge Hosts Dinner and Degree Ceremony

Winona Rebekah lodge members enjoyed a Wednesday evening program with a 7 pm supper for about 75. Mrs. Robert Randall led a team serving ham beans rolls salad cake pies coffee and fruit. The degree staff with Miss Alexa M. Bowlby conferred the Rebekah degree on four candidates. Singer Miss Williams of Willowlodge added to the event with District Instructor Mrs. Clerk and dignitaries Grace Balcom and Hudson marshal in attendance.

Winona Rebekah Lodge Robert Randall Aléxina M.P. Bowlby Watertown Rebekah Williams Willowlodge Clerk Framingham Grace Balcom Marshal Hudson

Burial at Mount Hope for Haslin of Cambridge

The body of Geo. Al Haslin of Cambridge was brought here for burial in Mount Hope cemetery on Monday afternoon.

Geo Haslin Cambridge Mount Hope

For Sale First Class English and Meadow Hay

For sale items include first class English hay and meadow hay. Contact John McCarthy at West Acton 59-12 for details.

Meadow Hay West _Acton John McCarthy

For Sale Good Meadow Hay in West Acton

Public notice offers blue joint meadow hay for sale in Bresth West Acton area. Contact for details and pricing.

Bresth West Acton

Local Births and Meeting Notice In Sharp Township

Mrs Pauline Mead is at home after a Sunday illness. Mr and Mrs Will Williams announce a nine pound baby boy born over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Mark O Toole Ledminster report a newborn baby. The annual meeting for Acton South Water Supply District will be held Tuesday April 3 at 8 o clock in the hall. Warrants were posted on the notice board.

Pauline Mead Hom Will Wiliams Mark O'Toole Ledminster South Water Supply Dish

Baptist Church Hater Week Services Set With Guest Speakers

The Baptist church announces a week of services led by visiting pastors. Tuesday evening Rev Bradbury speaks on Harvard shadow. Wednesday Rev Fredell Noyes from Acton Centre. Thursday Rev Harlan J. B lentine of Marlboro. Friday Rev Garabd Manong Missirian of Boxborg Congregational Church. Sunday sermons cover Exodus and redemption by the blood with a covenial meeting at 7 30 Friday.

Pekers Willbg Man Bradbury Harvard College Fredell B. Noyes Acton Centre Will Harlan J. B Lentine Marlboro

Auction notices list sales in Acton and Brattle

Otis H. Forbush advertises auctions starting Thursday March 29 at 9 80 am for Edson Baird and G C Turner household goods and Saturday March 31 at 9 40 am for D Sherman Ponth one catts 1% Galves four horses wagons etc Farm sale in Brattle for two days starting Tuesday and Wednesday April 7 and 8 posters with details available.

Otis H. Forbush Acton Edson Baird Brattle pHistein

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Universalist Church Toimake P. Callon J. K. W. Wetherbee Carl Flint Concord. Junction Patrick Iligees Animal Rescue: League Bird Acton Lodge No Rebekahs Baptist Prana Ty ‘E Oper Uppenheimer Lerer
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