Concord petition seeks street relocation for widening
A May 14 1909 letter to Middlesex County Commissioners requests relocating Main Street and Commonwealth Avenue at their intersection in Concord Massachusetts to widen the junction. The plan follows a layout by C Robinson and affects properties owned by Conant and Lapham along the northerly Main Street and southerly Commonwealth Avenue. John J M Keys and 25 others sign the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goncord
Mass
Middlesex County Commissioners
Main Street
Omth Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue
Conant
Lapham
Notice of County Commissioners View and Hearing
A meeting of the County Commissioners of Middlesex County at Cambridge Massachusetts orders the sheriff to notify interested parties and view a prem is to hear the case at the Concord railroad depot on June 28 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Copies of the petition and order are to be posted at two public places in Concord for fourteen days before the view and a report of the view is to be returned to the Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meonweath
Massachusetts
Dilesex
Middle x
Cambridge
Bosee
Concord
Run of
Maccord Enterprise
John L. Ambrose
Real estate notice in Maynard probate case 1909
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites all interested in Johan Kettunen estate to appear in Cambridge Middlesex to compel distribution of real property. Olga M Kettunen petitions to waive will provisions and have entire real estate valued under five thousand dollars signed over by court. Notice requires delivery of citations to interested parties within town limits and publication in Maynard Enterprise for three consecutive weeks before the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Esex
Johan Kettunen
Maynard
Olga M. Kettunen
Middlesex
Commonwealth
Cambridge
Charles J. McIntire
W. E. Rogers
Register
Change of Name Granted for Minor in Middlesex Probate Court
In Middlesex Probate Court on May 7 1909 Francis Allen Shepley petitions to change his name to John Shepley. The court grants the change and orders three weekly notices in the Concord Enterprise with proof of publication due. Judge Geo F Lawton presides.
Probate Court Cites Heirs for John F Searles Estate
The Middlesex Probate Court requires heirs and creditors to appear on June 9 1909 at nine in the forenoon to show cause why an administration may not be granted to Arias Searles of Marlborough or another suitable person. The petitioner must publish this citation weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise and mail copies to next of kin seven days before the court. Witness Judge Charles J McIntire and Register W E Roghrs. May 12 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Cambridge
Francis. Allen Shepley
Concord
Francis’ Bley
John Shepley
Concord Enterprise
Geo. F. Lawton
John F. Searles
Carlisle
saidsCourt
Arias Searles of
Marlborough
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
W. E. Roghrs
Register
Grace A. Ray
Maynard
Abram B. Ray
Maynard Enterprise
Probate citation for Lucia M. Hyman estate administration
The Middlesex probate court cites heirs and creditors to show cause why Frank J. Barker of Boston should be granted administration of Lucia M. Hyman’s estate without bond. Court in Cambridge on June 14, 1909 at 9 am. notice to be published weekly in Acton Enterprise for four weeks. Witness Charles J. McIntire, First Judge, May 22, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Lucia M
Frank J. Barker
Boston
Sn Olk
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. MclIntire
Esquire
W. E. Rogers
Register
Edward O Thorpe Prepares Pupils for College Exams
Edward O Thorpe of the Horace Mann School at Columbia University offers summer programs near Boston to ready students for college examinations and school work. Reasonable prices. Address 207 Dyckman Street New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann School of
Columbia
University, N. Y
Boston
Edward O. Thorpe
Dyckman St
New York City
Bedford Spraying Combatting Moth Infestation
Warren Cutler superintendent of the local moth commission heads a large crew spraying Bedford trees this week. Jamie Murray operates a new sprayer No 88 as the effort aims to make the moth pest a memory for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Warren Cutler
Jamie Murray
Bedford Selectmen Grant Liquor Transport Licenses
At the Bedford board meeting on May 22 licenses were granted to the Dwyer and American Expresses to transport intoxicating liquors within town limits. The Bedford Civic Club met May 24 in the town hall where George L. Walker spoke on the copper industry, displaying ore specimens and delivering an engaging talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Dwyer
Bedford
Bedford Civic Club
Town Hall
George L. Walker
Boston Commercial
Walker
Local Plumber Introduces Lawn Mower Sharpening Machine
A. J. Poland & Co. installs a new lawn mower sharpening machine claiming it sharpens blades like new. The system is described as the latest development in mower care and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Poland & Co
All subscribers warned on arrears for June 1 deadline
In arrears subscribers are informed that nonpayment by June 1 will trigger discontinuation of their papers. The notice emphasizes prompt payment to avoid service interruption.
Assabet Castle Guests in Somerville Entertainment Night
Concord Junctions Assabet Castle Knights of King Arthur visit Purlan Castle at Day Street Congregational Church vestry for a refined entertainment. Trolley ride to Somerville and return by train delighted the young attendees and they recall the hospitality shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Castle
Purlan
Castle of Somerville
St. Congregational Church
Hawkes Alden Wedding Unites Lenabel Hawkes and John Alden
Miss Lenabel Hawkes daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hawkes and John Brainard Alden of Orange were married at the bride’s Central street home using the Episcopale double ring service officiated by Rev Smith C Dexter. The couple left for a honeymoon and will reside in Orange. Mrs Alden formerly worked as a Boston and Maine telegraph operator at Littleton and has many railroad friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenabel Hawkes
Frank &. Hawkes
John Brainard Alden
Orange
Central St
Smith C. Dexter
Trinity Church of Concord
G. M. Hawkes
Otter River
Miners Strike in Kenawha Coal Field Over Long Ton Demand
Sia thousand miners join a coal field strike in Charleston as operators press the long ton charge. The walkout is peaceful with no anticipated violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia
Charleston
W. Va
Kenawha
A Noble Outcast Drama in Maynard Tuesday Night
The Maynard Dramatic club presents A Noble Outcast in Association Hall on Tuesday evening June 1 under the auspices of the Ladies Union. The play has drawn large crowds in Maynard and is expected to attract a local audience again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall
Maynard Dramatic Club
Maynard
The
Ladies’ Union
Porto Ricans Seek U S Citizenship Representation in D C
A Porto Rican committee representing the Puerto Rico Republican party arrived in Washington to press for United States citizenship for island residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Party
Oo Rico
Unit States
Concord Junction Ad Promotes Home Garden Goods
Local retailer L. N. Fowler & Co. advertises tools and supplies for Concord Junction homes. The notice highlights lawn mowers rubber hoses refrigerators paints and wall paper with seedless plant stock options and flowering varieties offered by F L Garland and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Garland
Concord Jet
Mass
Public Auction of Concord Mortgage Property in 1909
By power of sale in a 1901 mortgage Blanche E Thayer and Albert R Thayer to Theophilus Mason breach of condition leads to a public auction in Concord Massachusetts on June 17 1909 at 9 am. It covers an undivided one half interest in two acres northwest of Lowell and Barretts Mills roads with buildings. Two hundred dollars cash required. Mortgagee Theophilus Mason. Attorney Prescott Keyes for mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche E. Thayer
Albert R. Thayer
Theophilus Mason
Middlesex
Southern — District
Concord
Massachusetts
Lowell Road
Barrett's Mills Road
William G. Barrett
Barrett
Williams
Caroline E. Hildreth Thayer
Local Shop Advertises Home Goods and Paints
The notice lists household items including refrigerators lawn mowers rubber hose piazza chairs ham mocks go carts perambulators bamboo curtains parlor curtains oil stoves rugs art squares linoleum couch covers Sherwin Williams paints and Jap a Lac at L N Fowler and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin & Williams
L. N. Fowler & Co
Concord Junction
Mass
Tariff debate on sugar schedule in Senate
The senate opened formal consideration of the sugar schedule on May 26 but did not vote. Two speeches by Democrats Foster and McEnery of Louisiana favored a high tariff on all grades of sugar. Foster rejected the term protection while McEnery defended protective theory and urged Democratic unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Foster
McEnery
Louisiana
Settlement talks on Emery mahogany claim signed in Washington
A protocol for arbitration of the Emery claim was signed at Secretary Knoxs home with Nicaraguan representatives. The dispute stems from Nicaragua cancelling a mahogany concession over alleged contract violations as Pedro Gonzales arrived from Zelaya to seek resolution. Taft grants government workers holiday leave after Decoration Day and Independence Day fall on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Emery
Knox
Nicaragua
Pedro Gonzales
Zelaya
Taft
Notice of probate appointments for Middlesex estate
Notice is given that ETHELBERT S. GRABILL is administrator with will annexed of George S Withington of Concord. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay debts to Grabill in Boston dated May 14 1909. Also SARAH J F BROWN is executrix of Abram English Brown of Bedford. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay debts to Brown dated May 13 1909.
Notice of administration for Jessie Withington estate
The administrator with the will annexed of Jessie Withington late of Concord in Middlesex County has taken the trust by bond. All creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay to Charles A. Hunter, administrator, Concord Junction, May 10, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Withington
Concord
Middlesex
Jessie
Withington
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