Probate Court Administers Concord Estates and Wills
Harold W. Chase of Concord named administrator of his mother Anna F. Chase estate with a $14,000 bond. Clara A. Potter of Concord, executor Ole O Thorpe with $1,000 bond. Walter A. Wright of Concord estate appointee executrix Bertha M. Wright with $11,000 bond. John Bordman of Concord overseen by Willard T. Carleton of Winchester with $1,200 bond. Abbie L. Hartnell of Bedford probate allowed, Sarah L. Forster of Lexington and Fannie T. Cotton of Woburn named executors with $70,000 bonds. Roy B. Ladd of Bedford estate administratrix sought by Roy P. Ladd in East Cambridge May 14. Catherine A. Loftus of Concord ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bedford
Concord
Maynard
Harold W. Chase
Anna F. Chase
Lawton
Clara A. Potter
Ole O. Thorpe
Walter A. Wright
Bertha M. Wright
John Bordman
Willard T. Carleton
Winchester
Abbie L. Hartneh
Sarah L. Forster
Lexington
Fannie T. Cotton
Woburn
Sarah J. Murray
Seaford
Roy B. Ladd
Roy P. Ladd
East Cambridge
Atty
H.R.” Moore
State St
Boston
Catherine A. Loftus
Concorg
Guardians Appointed for Loftus and Ladd Children
Judge McIntire of the Probate court appointed Edna P. Ladd of Bedford guardian of Roy P. Ladd four, bond $500, and named another guardian for Mark E. Loftus fifteen, bond $200. Mrs. Lillian Flagg of Bedford seeks separate support from Clifton E. Flagg now in Reno, alleging desertion December 3, 1917, and attached his property for $10,000. Attorneys Whipple Sears Ogden of Boston represent Mrs. Flagg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark E. Loftus
Concord
McIntire
Edna P. Ladd
Bedford
Roy P. Ladd
Lillian Flagg
Clifton E. Flagg
Reno
New
Bedford Branch A R C Reports Year of Knit Red Cross Aid
A Bedford Branch A R C summary lists extensive knitted and sewn items sent to Surgical Dressings at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and to soldiers and hospitals via Send-A-Hand and North Middlesex chapter. Notable totals include 786 abdominal binders 414 slings 72 serviettes 84 gauze dressings 164 fomentations and 190 sweaters many mufflers socks and wristers delivered along with hospital shirts and bedding items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Red Cross
John R. Comley
Surgical
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
North Middlesex
Lowell
Mass
Weekend Visit Ties Acton and Manchester Families
South Acton residents Mr and Mrs Clark and daughter Alice of Manchester by the Sea spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones, with Mrs Jones riding home. Harland Lawrence, in North Carolina camp, earned sharp shooter in his artillery regiment. Mrs Wm Frankel and her little son returned from New York April 26 after weeks visiting her mother and friends. Miss Mary Owen returned April 27 after two weeks at her brother Clarence’s home. Mrs Owen, formerly ill with pleuro pneumonia, is improving at home. Julia McCarthy and Emn Halliday visited Miss Elizabeth Hinckley in Boston’s McLeod hospital April 27. she is much improved and returned to her Cape home Sunday April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Alice
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Arthur Jones
Jones
Harland Lawrence
North Carolina
Wm. Frankel
Little Son
New York
Mary Owen
Clarence
Cape
Hyatmnns
Sudbury Church Discusses Future With Temporary Supply
The Rev. Mr. Brown preached both services in Sudbury this May as a temporary supply. An official board meeting considered closing the church and moving to South Sudbury but decided to stay in the home church. The budget was set and the coal shortage faded with warm weather. Next Sunday the topic will be open for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
South Sudbury
Children’s Day Observed By Woman’s Club With Music
The Woman’s club held a large Children’s Day program with songs and fancy dancing by Lauretta and Josephine Carr and stories by Loring Brooks, whose ventriloquism closed the event. Ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting is slated for Wednesday afternoon May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauretta
Josephine Carr
Loring Brooks
Mrs Baldwin Visits Fort Myer to See Soldier Son
Mrs. William Baldwin returns from Washington DC after her mother’s death. She travels to Fort Myer Virginia to visit Maurice B. White in the U S Army but misses him during a hike. She recounts inspecting barracks and other sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baldwin
Washington, D. C
Death of Daniel Haynes in Bedford News
The death of Daniel Haynes of Bedford is reported. The obituary notes his youth spent locally and his many friends. Funeral rites were held at his Bedford home with burial in Masonic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Haynes
Bedford
Francis Garfield
Acton Church Services and Salad Supper Planned
Rev. Luther Morris presides at Sunday service at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45 and Y P C U at 6 15. The Ladies Social Circle hosts an annual salad supper Thursday at 7 in the church vestry with two farces and musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Morris
South Acton
Sale and Entertainment at South Acton Church May 15
The South Acton Congregational church will stage a sale and entertainment on May 15 at 7 30. The Sunday school children present The Little Patriot and Deaf in a Horn. Solo and duet performances by Rev Alfred Stone and his sister Miss Stone of Concord Junction will conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Acton Centre Congregational Clerk Resigns After 36 Years
The Acton Congregational Roll Call and supper in the church vestry Friday evening saw Horace F. Tuttle resign as clerk after 36 years of service. Raymond Fat Tar was elected as his successor. Trustees Albion B. Millan, B. F. Conant, Charles B. Smith, T. Z. Baxter, and Horace F. P. Tuttle served, with Herbert F. Robbins as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Horace F., Tuttle
Raymond Fat- Tar
Albion B. Millan
B. F. Conant
Charles B. Smith
T. Z. Baxter
Horace FP. Tuttle
Herbert F. Robbins
Remarkable Oliver Sisters Live Happy Long Lives
The Enterprise notes Miss Susan Oliver, age 96 turning 97 in September, knitting socks for the Red Cross and finishing quilts, including a silk quilt that won first prize at last fall’s fair. Miss Martha Oliver, destined for 95 in November, remains cheerful and content, a sign that happiness promotes longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Susan
Martha Oliver
The
Red Cross
Martha
Acton Community Notes On Local Appointments and Plans
W L Holden seen driving a car about town and E S Fobes reappointed inspector of slaughtering. Frank Barker and family occupy Miss Rena Keyes house. Mrs J W Livermore visited by brother Rowland. R Rikeman enlisted as electrical engineer in U S service. Acton Grange to confer first and second degrees at next meeting with Deputy Severance present. Stereopticon lecture planned May 16 on France and the Great War by Underwood Co. Acton Agricultural Fair offers premiums for best acre of corn and youth prizes. Flyers soon. Leonard D White from Acton bound for Clark College Worcester will join University of Chicago June 10. Richard, Dartmouth student, to Cornell about the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Holden
E. S. Fobes
Frank Barker
Concord Junction
Rena Keyes
J. W. Livermore
Rowland. R. Rikeman
U. S
Acton Grange
France
Underwood Co
Acton Agricultural Fair Committee
Acton
Leonard D. White
Clark College
Worcester
University of Chicago
Richard
Dartmouth
Cornell University
New York
Millinery shops open evenings through Sept 1 schedule
Miss Fullenton and Misses Com eau announce hours Monday Friday and Saturday nights with Wednesday afternoons closed until Sept 1. Also notice seeking nursing position. Annie Roberts offers best references and lists Acton Centre Massachusetts as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fullenton’s
Misses Comeau’s
Annie Roberts
Acton ‘Centre
Mass
Al&tf
Damon enlists at Camp Lewis from Yorka Linda fruit house
Philip Damon telegrammed his arrival at Camp Lewis Washington where he has enlisted in the Depot Brigade He is the son of Mrs R H Damon of Concord Junction and formerly secretary and manager of a large fruit house in Yorka Linda California for three years leaving his post to answer his country's call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Damon
Camp Lewis
Wash
Damon
R. H. Damon
Main St
Yorka Linda
Cal
Bowen Leaves for Paterson After Brief Home Visit
Joseph Bowen departed Sunday night for Paterson New Jersey after a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J P Bowen Commonwealth. Bowen expects to be called for overseas duty and used the opportunity to spend a few days with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bowen
Paterson
N. J
J. P. Bowen
Commonwealth Are
Bowen
Willow Rebekah Lodge Initiates Two Candidates
At the Willow Rebekah lodge regular meeting on Monday evening District Deputy Htta Bur roughs of West Somerville initiated a class of two candidates. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Htta Burroughs
West Somerville
Services and meetings at the Stone church this May
Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone will lead Sunday services with a 10 45 morning talk on Aspects of the Spirit of Jesus Brought Out by the War and an evening address on Some So Called Minor Immoralities. The church quartet and a special soloist will perform. The church school and Men's class meet at noon. Christian Endeavor holds a home twilight meeting at the judge's Elmst residence. Intermediate and Junior groups meet at 4 30. Midweek prayer is Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Church School
Christian Endeavor Society
Elmst
iMay
Bedford Auction Sale of 32 Cows and 1 Bull in 1918
Auction notice for L. A. Ford property in Bedford Massachusetts on Thursday May 9 1918 at 930 a m. 32 cows heifers and 1 bull to be sold with an Otis H Forbush auctioneer. Electric cars pass the farm. Several turn out cows in the lot. 5 adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Mass
L. A. Ford
Otis’h. Forbush
Last Words in Elizabethan Conflicts and Guise Scene
The text cites Marlowe’s Tamburlaine proclaiming the Scourge of God must die and the Duke of Guise crying Vive la messe Pérish Huguenots as an assassin strikes. It highlights dramatic last words used for dramatic effect in Elizabethan tragedy and religiously charged assassination scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlowe
Amburlaine
Tamburlaine
God
Duke of Guise
Knowltons Return From Florida Weather Notes
West Acton Mrs F R Knowlton and husband return from Florida where he kept a journal noting showers and an average of 35 minutes of rain daily during five months. The soil is sandy and dries after rain. Miss Laura Brown spent the week at Attleboro. Roger Coombs returns home for the summer after a year at Amherst College. M E Wood and family moved into lower Jewett house today. John Littlefield was in town Monday and Mrs Burke visited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Knowlton
Florida
Mr. Knowlton
Laura Brown
Attleboro
Roger Coombs
Amherst College
M. E. Wood
Lower Jewett House
John ‘Littlefield
Concord Liberty Loan Committee Celebrates Bond Sales Milestone
The Concord Liberty Loan committee thanks supporters as the town foots a total of over 600000 in third issue Liberty bonds sold to more than 2000 buyers. The Women’s committee sold 66500 to 158 buyers.
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Liberty Loan Committee of
Concord
Liberty
Women’s Committee
Dodge Bros Cars Arrive From Detroit For Concord Orders
Edward Torrey and L W Whittemore return with two Dodge Bros vehicles after an across country run from Detroit. A larger fleet was planned but factory curtailments limit shipments with another trip soon to fill standing orders. Prospective Dodge buyers urged to order now to avoid further limits. Herbert H Cooke joins Torrey Vialle as garage foreman. The Old Concord chapter D A R to meet next Saturday at Mrs A D Messer's home. Private Leslie Anderson U S Medical Corps visited with his parents. Tomato plants available May 15 with early and Stowe varieties from Geo P Cook Concord. Ad: 8 room center Concord house for rent at 45 Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Torrey
Torrey & Vialle
L. W. Whittemore
Bramingham
Dodge Bros
Detroit
Concord
Herbert H. Cooke
Old Concord
A. D. Messer
Broadway
Cambridge
Leslie Anderson
U. S. Medical Corps
Allentown
Stowe
Geo
P. Cook
Middle St
Ady
Maynard appoints John Lawton as temporary mill overseer
John Lawton Maynard, longtime second hand in the spinning department, is appointed overseer on a temporary basis and began the new role Monday. Mrs. Fowler of Brooks Street attended a luncheon for the Civics committee chair of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs at the Woman's City Club in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawton
O. S
Fowler
Brooks St
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Woman‘s City Club
Boston
Wilbur Hamlin
Raymond Hamlin
Bloomfield
N. J
Maynard
Cannon’s Hall
Martin
American Federation of Labor
Socialist Club
Workmen’s Park
Casey Grove
Old Vose
Frank Hotchkiss
Campane Anes Spartanburg
8. C
Thanks Overseas Committee for Boxes Sent to Harry Bates
Letter from Joel Fonte of Co. D 104th U S Infantry in France April 1918 thanks the Maynard Svereees committee and Maynard townspeople for care packages. He reports trench service in France, travel through the country, visits to churches and chateaux, and hopes for correspondence amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseas Committee
France
Maynard
Joel Fonte
Co. D
U.S. Inf
Worcester Senior Joins Commercial Credit Co as Stenographer
Miss Wthel M Parmenter of the senior class has accepted a position with the Commercial Credit Co Slater Building Worcester as a stenographer. She has been a leader in her class and recently won the gold medal for speed on the Remington typewriter. Warm wishes follow her from Maynard and nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wthel M. Parmenter
Commercial Credit Co
Slater
Worcester
Maynard Forms Red Cross Drive Committee
Louis Howe of Marlboro district Red Cross chairman met with Maynard citizens in the Selectmen's room to organize a local committee. Wallace C. Priest named chairman and Thomas F. Parker vice chairman to direct the nationwide May 2027 Red Cross drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Howe
Marlboro
Red Cross
Maynard
Selectmen's Room
Wallace C. Priest
Thomas F. Parker
Last Meeting of Woman's Club 1917 1918 Held at 3 P M
The last meeting for the 1917 1918 season will be at 3 PM next Tuesday with a 3 30 PM public opening. A play The Rebellion of Mrs Barclay features George Smith William Mann Roderick Melver Han Childs Pauline Bent France Hawkes Charlotte Gault Helen Gault Grace Burnham. Tickets from members or Macurda's drug store. Lieut Thomas Mansfield home on 10 day leave awaiting war department assignment. Mrs Herbert Pratt and Dorothy West guests. Corp Edward Fowler 301st Engineers guest with Saddler Aldrich and Sergt McMahon. Fowler formerly resided here. Frank Brayden ill with diphtheria recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Barclay
George Smith
William Mann
Roderick Melver
Lian Childs
Pauline Bent
France Hawkes
Charlotte Gault
Helen Gault
Grace Burnham
Macurda
Thomas
Mansfield
France
Lough
Louie
Herbert
Pratt
Dorothy
West
Bridgewater
C. S. Fowler
Brooks St
Edward Fowler
Co. A
Saddler Aldrich
Sergt. McMahon
Corp. Fowler
Frank Bray
Thompson St
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A. L. Silloway
Great Road
Evenini
Creighton’s. Block
Board of Selectmen
Frank Binks
H.B. Morse
Albert Smith
Tale Berg
County Court News
Maynard, Mass
W. A. Haynes Co. Incorporated
Sudbury
M. E Church
Fort Myer
Ralph Cram
Ella Baldwin
Dwight Dean
Clarence Justin
North Sudbury
L. E. Hawes
Frank Davis
Warren Hunt Place
Grange
Town Hall
Waldo Parmenter
W. M. Parmenter
Miriam Kempton
Minerva
Roland Warner
Medford
Fred Goodnow
Charles
Grange Hall
Sou
Universalist Church
Sale and Entertainment
L. P. Goulding Piano Tuner
Pianoa
South
Concord. Junction
Washington
New Jersey
Union Church
Alfred Wheeler Stone
Minis
Lowé Brothers
Wilson Lumber Co
Fitchburg
West Acton
Harry Bates
Social Orders
U. K
P. Bea Moose
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