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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1917

Page

3

Petition for administration of Bridget Mcpreen estate

A citation to any creditors and interested parties in the estate of Bridget Mcpreen of Concord to appear in the Middlesex Probate Court at Cambridge on May 4 1917 at 9 am to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted to Patrick Men of Concord. The petitioner must publish weekly notices in the Concord Enterprise for three weeks, last publication at least one day before court.

Ain Bridget Mcpreen Concord Gourt Patrick Men Middlesex Campridge Concord Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Esquire F. M. Esty Register Maurice McWalter Mass

Petition for letters of administration in Maynard probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court seeks letters of administration for Victor Hanninen late of Maynard now deceased intestate. Leslie W. Sims Maynard is named to receive the bond without surety. Heirs next of kin and creditors must appear May 11 1917 at nine in the forenoon to show cause. Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Maynard Enterprise. Witness Charles J McIntire April 23 1917. FM Esty Register a25-m2-9.

Middlesex Victor -Hanninen Maynard Leslie W. Sims Cambridge Maynard Enterprise Charles J. MclIntire

Probate Court Probate Proceeding for Josephine M Filetcher

The Middlesex Probate Court in Acton county, Cambridge, consents to letters testamentary to Edgar H Hall as named executor without bond. He must publish notices weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise and mail notices to interested heirs at least fourteen days before May 22 1917. Witness Charles J McIntire First Judge and Register st. April 1917.

Probate Notice of Mary Duren Estate Middlesex County

Probate Court of Middlesex hears petition by Lottie Duren for letters testamentary on Mary Duren late of Acton. Citations require appearance May 18 1917 at nine AM at Ridge Court to show cause why probate should not be granted with bond and public notice via Acton Enterprise.

Concord Bride Ruth Eldridge Weds John P Hunt Saturday

Miss Ruth Eldridge of Hopkinton married John P Hunt of Concord in Hopkinton Saturday evening. Rev Grey conducted the ceremony with aunt Georgia Fairbanks playing the wedding march. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside at Medford Hillside.

Ruth Eldridge John P. Hunt Hopkinton Ruth Eldrdge Hdoward M. &Idridge Mr. Grey Georgia Fairbanks Medford Hillside Hunt Edward M. Hidridge Sargents School Stone &Webster Brooklyn

Maynard Senior Class Tours Washington War Time Visit

The Maynard senior class and chaperones returned from an annual Washington tour with five daily senator admissions. They met diverse officials including Lodge Weeks and Johnson and viewed the House and Senate. Kenneth Damien and several classmates joined notable visits with Mrs Fowler, Aloysius McGrain, and Raymond Hamlin, ending with a New York farewell.

Waa Mahy Actiool Adnior Dass Washington U.S. Army Navy Kenneth Damien Senator Weeks Gen. Joffre Maine Commissioner Viviani Senate Damien Hiram Johnson California New England Ellen Morris Lucille Sims Gavin Taylor Charles Distasio Laurie Williams Waine Tervo Percy Dunlop James Eaton John Donahue Harlan Powers Frank Maley A. H Waynes Grace Kenneth Damren

West is Patriotic by Reverend Green from Dover Kansas

Rev Charles Green of Dover Kansas writes to his mother in Concord asserting Kansas patriotism. He notes Kansas first to report its National Guard for war strength and ready for service. He emphasizes support for peace but rejects slackers.

Charles Green Dover Kan John Farrar Concord East Kansas Union

Red Cross Benefit Dance Held in Town Hall

A pretty dancing party took place Wednesday evening May 2 at the town hall for Concord Red Cross society. Guests were ushered in by Miss Mariam Russell Dolly Cabot Dorothy Messer and Maesera Gardner Russell Harold Cabot and James Borland were presented to matrons Mrs Chilton Cabot Mrs Frederic A Pratt Mrs Adelbert B Messer Mrs George G Russell and Mrs W Lincoln Smith. Intermission refreshments were served.

Concord Red Cross Society W. Lincoln .Smith

Patriotic Night Planned by Concord Grange May 15

Concord Grange schedules patriotic night at A. O. U. W. hall Tuesday evening May 15. G. A. R. and Spanish War veterans are invited. Entertainment led by Edward L. Tuttle C. C. Dennison and Frederick Scharn with Mrs. Tuttle Mrs. Dennison and Mrs. Scharn in charge.

Concord Grange A. O. U. W.'hall Edward L. Tuttle C. C. Dennison Frederick Scharn

Knights of Columbus Dance Delights Local Crowd

The Knights of Columbus held a well attended dance in the armory Friday evening with the Colonial seven piece orchestra of Maynard playing to enthusiastic dancers. Proceeds benefit Company I. The event was directed by J. W. Mara with assistance from A. A. Magurn M. B. Harrington Joseph Hopkins R. B. McSween ey and T. P. Varley.

Knights of Columbus Armory Maynard Co. I J. W. Mara A. A. Magurn M. B. Harrington Joseph Hopkins R. B. MccSweeney T. P. Varley Wort

Middlesex Farm Bureau Plans May Meeting With Speakers

The Middlesex Farm Bureau held a meeting in the road department room Wednesday evening attended by members of the Home Garden committee. A 4 mags meeting is planned in the town hall this evening May 9 with prominent speakers to explain the bureau work and attract a large attendance.

Middlesex Farm Bureau Road Department Home Garden Committee Town Hall Farm Bureau

Executors Named for Isaac Joy and Annie Snyder Estates

Notice records the appointment of an executor for the will of Isaac Joy of Concord Middlesex and an administrator with will annexed for Annie Snyder of Concord. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay, with addresses and dates listed for settlement.

Mass Agricultural College mobilizes students into farm service

Have left college Don Lent and Frank Binks join mobilization as farm recruits at Massachusetts Agricultural College. Faculty credits students for 12 weeks of mobilization work with farm labor favored. over 80 percent have left college, others join naval reserve or munition work.

Don Lent Frank Binks Mass. Agricultural College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Naval Jeft College Germany Ulétely

Assabet Plant Displays Military Flag Spirit Across Departments

The Assabet plant has adopted a military look with six flags raised atop various departments. The Wet Polish department displayed a large banner spanning the river at Walnut Street, while the Dry Polish department hoisted another flag at the Foot of that department this past week. Several departments plan flag collections and staging once flags are purchased, as workers with conscientious scruples hesitate to contribute. Misses Grace Maley and Grace Parkin resumed studies at Fitchburg Normal School after a week’s vacation with their parents.

Assabet Mifis Walnut ‘St Grace Maley Grace Parkin Fitchburg Normal School Tidve

Joneses Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary in Blackinton

Mr and Mrs William Jones observed their silver wedding anniversary Friday evening in Blackinton at their home you may called a social gathering with friends relatives and neighbors presenting congratulations and gifts including silver pieces cut glass and a silver tea service A musical program featured vocal and instrumental selections and refreshers were served Attending from out of town were William J Uncles Ann May Mrs George Domin and gon Stanley Mrs Harold Rickards Miss Lillian R Jones Miss Evelyn Vanborn J W Phype of Boston and Orrin G Howard of Weatbord The couple married May 4 1892 and have seven children five sons and two daughters Both served in local church activities and Mr Jones has been selectman and police officer and motor man for the C M H railroad for 18 years The Dramatic club later performed The audience filled Parker st hall

Jones William Jones Matty Evelyn Vanborn Blackinton J W. Phype Boston Mra. Jones Orrin G. Howard Weatbord Parker ‘St. Hall Dramatic Club Socialist Club

New Library Adds Diverse Titles for Circulation

The public library announces a batch of new books to be available in circulation starting next Saturday. Notable authors include Burroughs, Kipling, Wells, and Wilson with titles spanning fiction, juvenile works, and adventure, plus various authors from Blake to Brinig and many more.

Birds and their music lecture graces Bedford hall

On Friday May 4 in the town hall the Nature Study class marked its first birthday with an evening lecture by Charles Crawford Gorst of Cambridge. Gorst, noted for imitating bird songs, presented The Robin's Return and many other tunes with pastel illustrations while a large audience applauded.

Charlee Grawford Gérat Town Hall Order W.B Simonds Clans Simonds Charles Crawford Gorst Cambridge Gorst Massachusetts Audubolt Society Bedford

Home Gardens and Local Community Notes

Gardening advice urges doubling food output and caring for young plants. Arlington visitor Miss Ethel Spire referenced. St Michael's church women plan May party this month. Belford Red Cross society holds Friday classes at Stearn’s studio. all invited.

Ethel Spire Arlington St. Michael’s Church Tis ‘Beilford Red Cross Society Stéarn’s

Sudbury Social News and Grange Degree Conferrals

Master Ralph Hawes is on the sick list while Mrs Emma Barker and Mrs George Taylor were visited by acquaintances. Five candidates received the third and fourth degrees at the Grange on Tuesday evening. Mrs Fred C Priexe and sons of Waltham visited James B Bout last week. The Ladies’ Aid enjoyed a meeting hosted by Mrs Oaks at the Cupit home with a daily lunch and good attendance.

Emma Barker George Taylor Eusebe.Locke Lawrence Hadley

Willing Workers Meet with Miss Marie Nelson

The Willing Workers met with Miss Marie Nelson last week for a business meeting. The afternoon closed with refreshments, featuring a delicious chicken supper as the main course. Fewer members attended due to storms that day.

Marie Nelson

War Times Sunday Service and Postponed Flag Raising

The pastor spoke on war conditions during a Sunday service. A flag raising was postponed due to a stormy day and will occur Sunday May 13 between 12 and 1 PM. On Friday evening May 11 a bandquet will be held at the high school for the senior class with guests including parents teachers superintendent school committee and ministers. Epworth Teague will oversee the supper. May 18 is Mothers Day with a 11 AM service to welcome all attendees.

Epworth Teague

Grange Hosts May 16 Sale and Social Dance

The Grange plans a May 16 social and apr sale to raise funds and reduce the balance remaining on the group project. Attendees will enjoy entertainment and a social dance at the hall.

Line Hall

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