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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
2
The essay discusses Bruce Barton’s view of national dependence on others in modern society. It argues that the nation must act as a united whole rather than a collection of selfish individuals, noting interlocked gears of industry and the need for collective effort to maintain progress.
A tire firm’s circular praises Daniel Webster for updating his dictionary but mistakenly shows the steel engraving of the “man who made the dictionary.” The text notes the error reflects publicity writers not checking the name.
James R. Bent, a prominent summer street resident and longtime town official, died Saturday at 9 a.m. after heart disease. Born April 19, 1864, he was a businessman in ice and lumber and an active Mason. Survived by wife Mary B. Bent, son Whitney of Framingham, daughter Mrs. Carl C. Persons of New Bedford, three sisters, and a nephew in Pasadena. Funeral Tuesday at his home with Masonic honors and burial in Glenwood cemetery.
Miss Annie Kilkate daughter of Mrs. Emil Boeske wed Corporal John Kanon Sunday afternoon at 4 at the Boeske home on Waltham Street Rev C Kurksaitis of Emmanuel Lutheran Church South Boston presided. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Hanzlit of Boston best man Loig Boeske. Reception followed and couple to reside with the bride’s parents.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts the County Commissioners order a public view of property in Stow. The meeting in Cambridge approves notices to interested parties and publication in the Marlboro Enterprise for three weeks with postings in two public places fourteen days before the June 7 1920 view. Clerk W C Dillingham and Deputy Sheriff Albert J Adams finalize copies of petition and order.
Miss Elizabeth Sweeney daughter of Mr and Mrs Chares Sweeney of Mainst has accepted a position with the Guaranty Security Co of Boston marking a career move for the local resident.
District Court of Central Middlesex at Concord requires Charles E. Penn to appear May 15 1920 in a contract suit for $300 arising from December 11 1919. Plaintiff John Salo has not served the writ personally. publication of this order in Maynard Enterprise Marlborough is ordered for three weekly issues. Clerk Edward F. Loughlin. A28-5-12
In a April 16 1920 petition to the Middlesex County Commissioners the inhabitants of Stow request relocation and specified repairs to the road from Trenty Hill on the Hudson Stow road to Stow Centre. They name Giana James F Croft and five others as petitioners seeking action.
Middlesex Probate Court. Esther K. Walcott seeks letters testamentary for George E. Walcott late of Concordia County. Hearing set May 17, 1920 at 9 a.m. in Cambridge. Requires public notice in Concord Enterprise and service by mail to known interested parties. Witness George F. Lawton. Register F. M. Esty. A28M5-12
Probate proceedings in Middlesex County cite Harriet C Harris estate and adoption petitions by James and Jane Boulden for Gertrude and Ruby Willis. Notices require appearances at Cambridge probate court by May 1920 with service or publication in Acton Enterprise.
A Maynard A Paige touring car burned almost completely Sunday afternoon on Benave. The blaze started when a tin gasoline receptacle struck a steel plate near the engine, igniting escaping fuel from a broken feed pipe. Firemen arrived as the car was reduced to charred ruins, owned by a Worcester man visiting the Howards on Bent Avenue.
The Maynard Trust Co through its savings department announces the opening week of a new departure campaign to promote thrift. The initiative runs for a limited period to encourage savers and prudent financial habits.
Treasurer F. EB Taylor explained an account opening offer granting an extra dollar as an initial debt for a $1 deposit. He said when average balance reaches $50 or more, savers receive the initial free deposit plus regular interest on the original deposits.
Ascension Day services will be held at 6 45 Thursday morning. A communion breakfast will follow in the parish hall. The Men’s Club hosts Ladies’ night on the first Tuesday in June. The Guilt of St Hilda will conduct a fags supper at an early date.
Four months old Ida Bilull daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bilull of Burnside Street died Saturday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at St B church Sunday afternoon with Rev J Sweeney officiating. Burial followed at St Bridget's Cemetery. ADVERTIOR N THE ENTERPRIN
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