Concord notices and advertisements from 1917
Reads like a collection of local notices and ads from Concord Massachusetts in March 1917. Mentions advertisements read in Cohcord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton Sudbury and lists books 18006 and 19446 as lost with payment halted. Charles B Brown treasurer of Middlesex Institution for Savings is noted. Asparagus roots for sale. George F Wheeler, Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohcord
Maynard
Littleton
Bedford
Acton
Sudbury
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Charles B. Brown
Trédsirer
Concord
George F. Wheeler
Wanted cooks and help in Concord area notices
Classified notices call for a cook for a small family in Lexington road contact Mrs T W Sur Tette telephone 187 a 1914 Ford touring and delivery cars offered by G B Clark Lexington road Concord a general housework girl needed by Mrs B L Brooks 81 Main Concord el 261M a secondhand velocipede wanted for five year old boy must have ball bearings address Concord Enterprise house and barn to let at West Acton apply to M Diskin Concord Mass and a plain cook needed by C F Holgarton 4 Main Concord Mass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. T. W. Sur- Tette
Lexington Rd
Mra
B. L. Brooks
Main ‘St
Concord
Concord Enterprise
West Acton
Diskin, Concord
Maas
Wanted A cook Good wages Mrs Theo Chamberlain
Advertisement seeks a cook with good wages. Contact Mrs Theo at Chamberlain 7 Lowell Road Concord for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Théo
Chamberlain
Lowell Rd
Concord
Parade Invitation Drives Town Spirit Friday Night
Town organizations are urged to join a big parade Friday night. A large attendance is hoped for as residents are invited to participate and show their town spirit.
Probate notice for Rod Walker estate in Middlesex Court
Concord Enterprise publishes three weekly notices as required. The Middlesex Court schedules a probate hearing for Rod Walker on March 30 at nine o clock to show cause why the executor should not be granted. The notice directs mailing or delivering copies to known heirs seven days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascachusatta
Rod Walker
Camaid
Middlesex
Concord Enterprise
Hong
East
Les. J. McIntire
Register
Private probate notice for Snyder will appeal
Public notice lists next of kin and interested parties in the estate of Daa QC Snyder late of Con in MMAS. The petition seeks a bond surety or suitable person to executa te the will. The matter before Cambridge County Court Middlesex on April AY D 1917 at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiamonwenitn Tee Ane
Cambridge County
Middlesex
Speid
Rosa
Tates
Surprise Party Honors Miss Bridget Hession in Concord
Through the kindness of Miss Grace Keyes and Miss Roberts, a surprise party was held for Miss Bridget Hession at Miss Roberts Bar home. Guests assembled for dinner and greetings, then admired gifts of cut glass and silver. The event featured a buffet, red and white decorations, songs by young ladies, and continued into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Keyes
Miss Roberts
Bridget Hession
Mini
Misa Hession
Concord
Malden
Martin Mullaney
Mary Carey
Kathryn Moynihan
Enlist in Co I 6th Mass National Guard Now
Appeal urges voluntary enlistment in Company I 6th Regiment National Guard Massachusetts at Concord Armory Everett street to meet urgent military needs. A town with 31 or more enlistees will receive a training lieutenant, with service local and within the state. Officers Michael Dee Captain Thomas Mansfield and Lieutenants Prescott and L. Prescott sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Co. I
Sixth ‘Regiment National Guard
Massachusetts
Everett St
Concord
Michael Dee
Thos. H. Mansfield
George L. Prescott
N. G. Mass
First Parish Men’s Club to Meet with Supper and Readings
The Men's Club of the First Parish church will meet this evening March 28. A supper at 7 precedes an 8 o'clock entertainment featuring Rev. Marion F Ham of Reading performing southern dialect sketches titled The Kind Stories. Ham is a southerner and has written entertaining incidents of negro life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vostry
Marion F Ham
Reading
Ham
Red Cross Seeks Garment Units For Boston Hospitals
The American Red Cross completes supplies for three base hospitals in Boston and urgent cut garments are needed. Public sewing meetings are planned at the Insurance Building on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, with details from committee members Miss Margaret Titcomb Mrs Motte Mrs H Robert Bygrave and Miss Edith F Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Boston
Insurance Building
Margaret Titcomb
M. ¥. Motte
H .Robert Bygrave
Edith F. Eaton
Wallace A Calef Dies in Waltham at 68
Wallace A Calef died in Waltham on March 26 from heart disease. A former resident of this town, he lived on the Cambridge Turnpike road, Hubbard street, Gloucester, then Waltham. He was 68 and survived by a wife and a daughter. Funeral services were held at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ann Calef
Waltham
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Concord
Calef
Old Folks Dance in Monument Hall April 9
Concord looks forward to an Old Folks dance at Monument Hall on Monday night April 9. Beautiful costumes from long ago are expected and the Colonial Orchestra of Maynard will provide music. A late car for Maynard will run after the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Hall
Concord
Maynard
Presentation of No Trespassing by Concord council
Preparations are underway for a two performance play on April 12 and 13 under Concord council K of C. The three act farce comedy No Trespassing will be staged with high expectations of success. Rehearsals are directed by John McCluskey of Waltham and committees include James Hopkins William Brennar John Connorton Edward Hanley and William Dee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Council
John McCluskey
Waltham
Colimsttes
James Hopkins
William ‘Brennar
John Connorton
Edward Hanley
William Dee
Unclear fragment on Hosey Thoreau incident with revolver
Fragmentary text describes Frank Hosey Thoreau and a revolver discharge affecting a knee, with the bullet not yet found at writing. No clear dates or full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hosey
Thoreau “Et
Serious accident injures Lewis Peterson at home
A gun discharged accidentally Sunday March 18 wounding Lewis Peterson in the leg. He was taken to Deaconess hospital and is listed as doing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Peterson
Minstrel Show At Concord Grange Impresses Audience
A fine minstrel show was presented at the Concord Grange on Tuesday evening March 20. Frederick W. Taylor organized the program with Miss Marion Moody and Miss Edna Helsher as ends and Clara as interlocutor. The cast included Mrs Nettie Wells Miss Helsher Mrs William Densmore Ralph Petersen and F W Taylor with a duet by Miss Moody and Wilhelmina Isén and a stump speech by Mrs Willis M Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord’ Grange
Frederick’ Ww. Taylor
Marion Moody
Edna Helsher
John W. Raymond
Frederick Ww. Taylor
Clara
Last Vespers at First Parish Church
The last vesper service of the season was held at the First Parish Church Sunday evening before a very interested audience. The program included Frederic Kennedy, tenor, and Adolph Vogel, baritone, both of Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirst
Dudienee
Frederic “ Kennedy
Adolph Vogel
Célifit
Ston
Dancing Party Invitations by Smith and Weeden Jr
Invitations are issued for a dancing party to be given by Benjamin Smith and William Weeden Jr in the town hall Friday evening. The matrons include Mrs Russell Rowle, Mrs Frederick Pratt, Mrs Chilton Cabot, Mrs William Weeden, and Miss Elizabeth M Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Smith
William Weeden
Russell Rowle
Frederick Pratt
Chilton* Cabot
Elizabeth M. Brown
Preparedness Parade Draws Town to Armory
A preparedness parade on Monday night featured Company I with the Maynard brass band parading main streets. The Minutemen and Boy Scouts accompanied the march as lighting illuminated the route. Afterward the group gathered at the armory to hear speakers including A. B. Messer George Albree F S Millett Mr Whittier Capt Foss urging attendance at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Brass
Boy Scouts
Armory
A. B. Messer
George Albree
F. S. Millett
The
Minute
Mr. Whittier
Bedford
Capt. Foss
Lent Services and Community Notes at Trinitarian Church
The article lists Lent devotionals and Holy Week services at Trinitarian church with readings from Nehemiah and Gospel passages. It notes upcoming evenings of prayer, the Lord's Supper, the memorial of His Death, and a preacher for the next Sunday on the Dedication of the Wall. Also mentions local social updates and town notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedeonies
Piadger
Jesus
Nehemiah
Armory Preparedness Parades Boost 150 Member Goal
A postponed lecture by Capt Tenney at the armory shifted to a parade in Maynard with a prominent speaker. Recruit drives continue to reach a 150 member target with ages 18 to 80. Parades and speakers draw interest as March activities include Liberty tests on Saturdays and a rally night with Judge Murray. Saturday marks the final day to meet the requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenney
Armory
Maynard
Atill
Armory Ev
Ternoon
South Acton
Warrant Out For Town Initiative Held April Fourth
A warrant is issued for a special town initiative to be held Wednesday April 4 at 8 o clock. The public wonders why the Minutemen rode in the parade Monday night instead of King. Two applications for recruits were received at the armory and four passed the examination.
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Clark
C. F. Holgarton
Main St
Mass
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RED Cross
Acta Cueenerca
Dancing
A. A. Maguiné
Oscar Petersen
Newton
Lillian McConnell
Cambridge
Hughes
John Coan
Ernest Coughlan
Luther Franks
Lexington
Elmer Joslin
Witloughby
Acton Centre
Benne Pratt
Richardson
Mise Edith Milliken
Hartford
Wee
Ruth’ ‘Bachelder
Aia Potter
WY Pratt
Fei Grimes Te
Hye and
Toh ‘Whitney
Thopean
Charles Engerbretag
Albert Engerbretgen
Barney Rush
Davig
Carri Marks
Thureday
Dana Clark
Firmioon
A. J. ‘Timbrel
Irene
Attleboro
F. J. Tuttle
Vina Petersen
Willow Rebekah
Georgia
Asgabet - Campfire
Ae Sherman Hoar
Eakers
Cranberry Corners
Haele
McDonald
Ferguson
McDermott
Maine Woods
Pawebah
Miadhesex
Midaiesex
Suiavis Hire Department
Margaret Mahaney
Concord Lyceum
W. DeLa&héy ‘Hows
Hugh Leith
Bradford
Martin ‘Olsen
Charlestown ‘Navy Yard
Unitarian “Church ‘Vestry
Steel
Ries Wood
Lawa Rak
Main
Ansord
Concord Hotel
nSindea Eee
James B. Wood & Son Go
Bpp
Pitehbure
Loewe
Bros.’ Paints
Dopey
Maip St
Concord, Mass
Aise “ Fhursbay
Mance
Janice
Just
Walden Tel
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