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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1918

Page

6

Death of Mrs Henry Delaney Shocks Concord Junction Friends

Mrs Nellie Colby Delaney died at her parents home In Concord Junction after a brief illness and the birth of a son. Funeral services were held at her parents house conducted by Rev A W Stone with many friends in attendance. Interment followed at Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Survived by husband Henry T Delaney mother Mrs Colby father and sister Miss Gladys Colby.

Henry Delaney J. W. Colby Main St Delaney Nellie Colby South Acton Henry T. Delahéy A. W. Stone Sleepy. Hollow Cemetery John Delaney Tracey Pope Hardy Tracey Paul Delaney Harry Carroll John McHachern

Death of Willard A. Parsons

Willard A. Parsons longtime Reformatory officer and Blaine Mfg Co partner died at 23 Grove Street Monday morning May 13. Born 1857 in Troy Maine he served Deer Island and the Massachusetts Reformatory for 26 years. Funeral at Grove Street home with Officer pallbearers and Reformatory officials attended. Interment in Troy Maine.

Willard A. Parson Grove St Parsons Troy Massachusetts Deer Island Mass. Reformatory The Reformatory Everett Lodge Blaine Mfg. Co Scott Benjamin Herby Hayden Whitney Wm.ry Batt Benjamin Derby Isle of C. T. Judge A. BE. Payson Robinson Charles Wales Benjamin Dery C. Hayden Whitney Mr.Parsons

Stoine Leads War Era Sermons And Evening Themes

Rev Alfred W Stoine will preach at 10 45 am on As pects of the Spirit of Jesus Brought Out by the War. The vested choir will sing The Night Fell Fast Upon the World. Evening service at 7 00 pm features A Real Religion for Our Day with quartet. Junior and Intermediate societies meet 4 30. May meetings include A Triangle Meeting at 5 45 led by Charles Beck. Tuesday 7 30 pm midweek prayer on the Privilege of God's case.

Alfred W. Stoine Jesus Barri Charles Beck

West Concord Animal Rescue League Meets at May 13

The West Concord Animal Rescue League held a May 13 meeting at 398 Main St hosted by Mrs Loring. Discussion covered progress for the Red Star program aiding animals, likened to the Red Cross for humans. Also notes two local residents returning from trips and visits.

West Concord Animal Rescue League Mre. Loring Main St Red Star

Card of Thanks for Help During Our Sorrow

The family extends thanks to all who by word or deed helped during our sorrow following the recent loss. Henry T. Delaney and family express gratitude for the sympathy and support shown.

Hghiten Henry T. Delaney Pine

Letter from James Craig Describes WWI Trench Fight

William Craig, Concord police chief, received a World War I letter from his son James H. Craig, a private in Company J, 104th Infantry, 26th Division. James recounts multiple trench assaults, heavy German losses, and American successes with the Stars and Stripes standing. He notes no major injuries to his unit and expresses optimism for future engagements.

James Craig 104Th William Craig Concord Mass James H. Craig Co. J 104Th Infantry No Man's Land No Man’s Land Jim

Middlesex Seniors Schedule Two Games This Week

The Middlesex senior baseball team of Concord has two games planned this week. This afternoon they travel to Pomfret Connecticut to face Pomfret School. The Brown and Nichole game is postponed to May 27. A return match with St Mark's School is set for Saturday at Concord.

Middlesex Senio Concord Middlesex Nine Pomfret St. Mark’s Middlesex Concord High

Maid Wanted For General Housework In Concord

Help wanted for general housework with a second maid kept on premises. Apply to Mrs. F. Goodwin at 9 River Street, Concord.

F. Goodwin River St., Concord

Tomato Plant Orders For Early Spring Delivery

Plant orders invited for tomato seeds with varieties John Bear and Stone. Plants ready after May 15. Contact Geo. P. Cook at 10 Middlest Concord or call 389M Concord for details.

John Bear Stone Varieties Geo. P. Cook Concord

Notice of Administrator for Louis L. Sanborn Estate

Francis B. Sanborn is appointed Administrator of the estate of Louisa L. Sanborn of Coneford Middlesex. He filed bond and named Floyd G. Blair as agent. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay. Address: 84 State Street Boston May 11 1918.

Louisa L. Sanborn Coneford Middlesex Floyd G. Blair Dwight Street Brookline Norfolk de Goodwin Procter & Ballantine State Street Boston

Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Lincoln

Public foreclosure sale for breach of a 1914 mortgage on a Lincoln parcel held by Alice M Bamforth and Charles H Bamforth, conveyed through Harold S Cousins. Sale on June 6 1918 at 3 PM, cash deposit of 100 dollars, subject to Middlesex Institution for Savings mortgage. Parcel details trace from Concord Wayland road to Ox Bow road, bounded 218 feet by Ehlert and Bamforth heirs, with historical deeds cited.

Alice M. Bamforth Charles H. Bamforth Lincoln County of Middlesex Commonwealth Massachusetts Harold S. Cousins Commonwealth of Massachusetts Concord and Wayland Ox-Bow Road Albert Ehlert Said Ehlert Charles S. Bamforth James Farrar Midesex South District Middlesex Institution For Savings Concord Mass Harold's. Cousins

D A R Annual Meeting at Mrs Messer's Cambridge Home

Old Concord chapter D A R met at Mrs A B Messer's Cambridge home. Read reports. 116 members reported. War Relief urged pledges to avoid Wheat. Base hospital Camp Devens needs jelly. chapters asked to contribute and label jars. Upcoming May Congress in Worcester and State outing at Belmont. New officers elected. Musical program presented. social meeting notes and afterglow.

Camp Devens Osborne Base Hospital Memorial Continental Hall Washington Worcester Ellison Clark St Belmont Helen Curtis Orrin. S. Fowler Arthur F. Blanchard Augustus L. Morse Charles H. Towle Treas Caroline P. Holden Herbert B. Smith John R. Comley Harriet Wescott Gruber Catherine Carruth Anf Macdonald Ruby Windon

Girls Friendly Society closes season at Trinity Church meet

The Girls' Friendly Society of Trinity Church held its closing meeting on Tuesday night May 7 with games and refreshments. On May 13 Concord members attended the annual top shelf at the Mechanics Building Boston with services at Trinity Church.

Girls’ Friendly Society of the Trinity Church Concord Girls’ Friendly Mechanics Building Boston Trinity Church

Concord Mass Scout Troop 1 8rd Liberty Loan Bonds

The record lists Liberty Loan bond sales totaling 24850 with individual contributions from Lovell 11950 Chamberlin 7100 Russell Smith 2200 Donald Wood 2700 and others. Stamp sales through May 9 total 421.50 with Lovell 172.25 Chamberlin 69 Parsons 53 Donald Wood 49 Walcott 35.25 Barker 12.50 Leith 10.25 Russell Smith 8 Tolman 7 Chase 175 Fr W Smith 1.75 Tom Wood 1.25 Philip Smith 0.50.

Concord Mass Boy Scout Liberty Scout Lovell Chamberlin Russell Smith Donald Wood Barker Hosmer Parsons Walcott Leith Tolman Chase Fr. W. Smith Tom Wood Philip Smith

Minute Men Rally Call Echoes 1918 History

Former Boston mayor John F Fitzgerald frames April 19 1918 as the 1434th anniversary of the shot heard round the world and Massachusetts heroism in Acton Concord and Lexington urging all to defend liberty. The piece blends war patriotism with local notices and upcoming events in Concord.

John F. Fitzgerald Boston Acton Concord Lexington Massachusetts Our Boys 101St Infantry Ninth Fifth Eee National Guard

Middlesex Defeats Concord 6-5 In Season Opener

Middlesex baseball edged Concord 6 to 5 on Wednesday afternoon. Thayer Carnegie Largabee Lee Gale Romaine Duggan Clark Loftus Hopkins Reed contributed runs. Pitchers Austin Hayes allowed runs with 6 and 10 strikeouts respectively. Time 1 hr 50 min.

Middlesex Concord Thayer Carnegie Largabee Lee Gale Romaine Duggan Daweee Duggan Clark Kelley Dire Bulger Concord Ab Keefe Loftus Hayes Smith L. Kelley Reed Hopkins Nashua Tinker Bickford Cleaves Adams Dodge Daniels Connors jIman Nashua Twoker Ball

Concord High Defeats Nashua 9 to 3 for Ninth Victory

Concord High School baseball beat Nashua High 9 to 3 Saturday afternoon. Dick Loftus pitched a strong game with 18 strikeouts. The team traveled by track. Lineup details were listed.

Concord High School Nashua High Dick Loftus

Red Cross canvass talk and church programs at Trinity Church

The Trinity Church plans include a 10 45 Sunday service on Red Cross work and a 6 15 Christian Endeavor meeting with a 7 pm talk on Jesus the Divine Teacher. Friday's topic is Waiting on God with prayers for Concord homes boys in the war. All are invited at 7 45.

Red Cross Christian Endeavor Jesus God Concord

Concord Classifieds Seek Maids Cooks and Help

Help wanted notices in Concord Massachusetts seek a plain cook second girl general maid and other domestic staff for small families. addresses include Sudbury road Main street Ripley Hill road and Barretts Mills Road with contact details and wage notes. listings also advertise a canoe for sale a antique parlor set and a lost book notice from 1918.

Sudbury Rd Concord Mass

Probate Notice of Administration Bond Without Surety

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and creditors of Caroline Bishop late of Concord to show cause why a letter of administration should not be granted to Charles Denison of Boston without bond surety. The hearing is June 3 1918 at nine o clock before noon at Cambridge. Public notice to be published in the Concord Enterprise for three weeks ending before the court date.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Caroline Bishop Concord Said Charles Denison Boston Suffolk Cambridge Concord Enterprise Charles J. McIntire

Also Mentioned on This Page

Concord Junction Willard A. Parsons Union Church Spirit OF Our Boys Francis B. Sanborn, Adm INTER Everett. Pierce Military Pllce Sergt Everett FR. Pierce Go. B, 101St Military Police France Sergt. Saunders Mr. Lee Robert Edison Flivver BOY Scouts Inga Lee Junior Walcott Rexall Frank Chandler New Hampshire Harvey Stone W. A. Stevens George ‘H. ‘Perkins Prescott Hosmer Edward ‘Caiger Framingham Potiona Grange Act Ernest Clough H. S. Howe Waltham Trinitarian Church Devens St George Proctor John G. Morse Ripley Hill Rd Concord Centre Buck R. M. Gallagher Tel N. E. Loomer Pond St Charles E. Brown F. M. Esty Regtataz America Europe Allan Brown Seta E Tren Hamburgs Wheeler Concord, Mass
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