Probate Notice of Administration Petition Acton MA 1916
The Middlesex probate court cites heirs creditors and interested parties in the estate of Martha A Billings for Emma B Quimby Acton to be granted administration without bond. A hearing is set for November 17 1916 at Cambridge with weekly citations in Acton Enterprise for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Martha A. Billings
Acton
Emma B. Quimby
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire, Esquire
Ykubate
Honora O'Connor
Hannorah
Honora O'con‘nors
Honora Conners
Nardin
Maurice O'Connor Junior
Andrew Magorty
Charles J. McIntire
Sequire
Concord Couple Mary Giffin and John Mara Wed in Salem
Miss Mary Theresa Giffin and John W. Mara were married Wednesday October 25 at the Salem parish house in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Fr. McCall. The bride, attended by sister Annie F. Giffin, and best man Charles Mara, celebrated with a reception at the bride’s home before departing for an unspecified honeymoon. Mrs. Mara, a Salem Normal School graduate and teacher, plus Mr. Mara, a Concord High School alumnus with Walcott and Co., will reside on a gentleman’s street with many wedding gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mara
Mary Giffin
Salem
Mary Theresa Giffin
John W. Mara
Fr. McCall
Annie F. Giffin
Charles Mara
Mara
Salem Normal School
Mr. Mara
Concord High School
Walcott and Co
Alden St
John W Ireland 70 Dies in Concord After Long B&M Career
John W. Ireland, 70, died at his son John H. Ireland’s home in Springfield on October 25. A former Boston and Maine Railroad section boss and gate tender, he was a Mason and charter member of the A. O. U. W., with relatives to receive 2000. Funeral at Sleepy Hollow chapel was led by Rev. George A. Tewksbury, with orders and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ireland
John H. Ireland
Springfield
Ireland
Concord
Boston & Maine R. R
Sleepy Hollow Chapel
George A. Tewksbury
Armory Notes Invitation for Smoke Talk in Concord
Invitations have been sent for a smoke talk at the State armory in Concord on Thursday evening November 2. Many Maynard men are expected to attend and a special Maynard and Hudson St. R. R. Co. car will leave at seven. Six more Maynard men are to be examined tonight. A National Guard company roster includes a 1st sergeant, supply sergeant, six duty sergeants, 11 corporals, two cooks, two buglers, one mechanic, 19 1st class privates and 56 privates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Concord
Maynard
Maynard. &. Hudson St. R. .R. Co
National Guard
Co. I
Mass
Inf
N. G
Massachusetts
Co. 1
Whist Party and Dance at Monument Hall
A successful whist and dance event was held Thursday evening at Monument hall under the A O H division 56. Forty tables competed in whist with prizes awarded to John Loftus jr and James Burns for gents prizes and Mary Fewry and Nellie Towler for ladies prizes. At 10 o clock the Colonial orchestra provided dancing to a large crowd, with the event credited to committees Edward Brennan Edward McKenna H McBreen Michael Hopkins and James Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Hall
John Loftus, Jr
James Burns
Mary Fewry
Nellie Towler
Edward Brennan
Edward McKenna
H. McBreen
Michael Hopkins
James Powers
St Bernard’s to stage Mother Goose entertainment
St Bernard’s church youth organize a Mother Goose program set for November 25. Director Miss Mary Marion leads a cast featuring Marion Dempsey Dorothy Flavin Mary Kelley Mary Mullaney Faith Appleby Isabella McBreen Bella Driscoll Alice Josey and Helen Kelley in prominent roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard’s Church
Mary Marion
Marion Dempsey
Dorothy Flavin
Mary Kelley
Mary Mullaney
Faith Appleby
Isabella McBreen
Bella Driscoll
Alice Josey
Helen Kelley
Fine Entertainment in Trinity Parish House on Elm Street
A fine entertainment presented Thursday evening November 9 at Trinity parish house Elm Street. Miss Edna Wahle of Boston performs with pianist J Albert Baumgartner. Miss Wahle studies under Mr Hubbard of Boston and Mrs G M Ahrens handles tickets. The program details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Parish House
Elm St
Edna Wahle
Boston
J. Albert Baumgartner
Concord Union Bible Society Holds First Meeting
The Concord Union Bible society began with a Thursday afternoon gathering in the Congregational church parlors. Members sewed together and enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs. Thomas Todd Jr. and Mrs. George Tewksbury, with hostesses Mrs. Frank Pierce Mrs. Charles Barker and Miss Marion Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Union Bible Society
Congregational Church
Thomas Todd Jr
George Tewksbury
Frank Pierce
Charles Barker
Marion Barker
Frank Lips weds Miss Gertrude Hefty at Parish House
Miss Gertrude Hefty of Concord Junction and Frank Lips were married at the parish house on Wednesday morning October 25. Reverend Mahon officiated with a double ring ceremony followed by a breakfast at the bride’s home and a reception. The bride wore gray taffeta. May Burns served as maid of honor and Stephen Tackney was best man. Mr Lips, an engineer on the New Haven Railroad, will live in New Haven after a honey moon in New York and New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lips
Gertrude Hefty
Concord Junction
Mahon
May Burns
Newton
Stephen Tackney
Bedford
Lips
Allen
Julia Lips
New Haven
R. R
New York
Concord Lyceum Opens Season With Noted Performers
Arranged program for the 1916 17 Concord Lyceum season includes Miss Irma Seydel violinist and Senor Francesco Savasta tenor at Trinity Parish House. First meeting Wednesday Nov 8 with scenes and works by Verdi Liszt Tschaikowsky and Chopin, featuring Purcell and Chadwick among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Parish House
Concord Lyceum
Irma Seydel
Senor
Francesco Savasta
Seydel
Senor Savasta
Tristesse
Miss Helen Hagerty Marries Harry Patterson in Parish House
Miss Helen Hagerty and Harry Patterson wed at the parish house on Monument Street with Father Mahon officiating. The bride wore white chiffon, the bridesmaid white crepe de chine, and a black velvet hat, followed by a reception at the bride’s Fairhaven Road home. They will reside with the bride’s parents and are wished happiness by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hagerty
Harry. Patterson
Harry ’Patterson
Monument’st
Father Mahon
Mary, Haserty
Thomas Hutchinson
Fairhaven Rd
All Day Meeting of Middlesex Northwest Temperance Union
The Middlesex Northwest Temperance Union held an all-day gathering at the Trinitarian church on Wed Oct 25. Ministers from nearby towns spoke in the morning and Rev Magwood of Boston, past president of the Temperance league, addressed the afternoon. Local residents attended a box lunch served by churchwomen. other notes mention Henry S Thompson's new Ford touring car and Melvin Walker visiting from Chelmsford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Northwest Temperance Union
Trinitarian Church
Magwood
Boston
The
Temperance League
Henry S. Thompson
Melvin Walker
Chelmsford
Arena
Advertised Letters List Includes Local Residents
Warren Carty H P Dutton Sidney Gilbert Percy J Going F Johnson Thomas Mullany Aurelio Francesco Richard Patrick Raffaelo Viscasiello Miss Minnie Henry Miss Jean Hume Clara W Harrington Miss Anne Krok Mary Kirven Miss S M Lovering Mrs E S Ricker Miss Mariana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Carty
Sidney Gilbert
Percy J. Going
F. Johnson
Thomas Mullany
Aurelio Francesco
Richard Patrick
Raffaelo Viscasiello
Minnie Henry
Jean Hume
Clara W. Harrington
Anne Krok
Mary Kirven
S. M. Lovering
E. S. Ricker
Mariana
Concord's Co I 6th Infantry recruits and benefits explained
A 1916 recruitment notice from Captain Michael J. Dee urges Concord and surrounding towns to raise Company I from 65 to 100 men under the National Defense Act. It details enlistment, pay, drill requirements, armory hours, member benefits, and civic value including discipline, health, and employability. The armory welcomes interested youths, parents, and employers to learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Armory
Michael J. Dee
6Th Inf. N. G. Mass. Commanding Co. I
Local Notes and Social Ties This Week
William J. Miller leaves Thoreau street home for Boston. Mrs Clarence Hart named guardian of Punkatasset Hill Camp Fire Girls replacing Miss Esther Wheeler. Mrs Hart hosted the group Thursday afternoon on River street. Dorothy Whitney of Waltham visited town. Roger Sherman Hoar spoke at the Wilson club in Maynard last week. Rebekah lodge plans a military whist party at the Association hall on Monday evening November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Miller
Thoreau St
Boston
Clarence Hart
Punkatasset Hill
Esther Wheeler
River St
Dorothy Whitney
Waltham
Roger Sherman Hoar
Wilson Club
Maynard
Rebekah Lodge
Association Hall
Lost Auto Pillow Marked C B B Concord Mass
Lost auto pillow marked C B B. If found, leave at Miss Houghton’s bene Concord, Massachusetts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles P. Tucker
Chase Building
Hudson, Mase
Concord Real Estate
Meredith & Grew
Congress St
Arthur B. Brooks
Sudbury Rd
Dr. $. R. Garland
Howard C. Burr
South
Sudbury
F. A. May
Fowler
Black Main Street
Maynard, Mass
L. P. Goulding
Fitchburg R. R
George G. Russell
Main St
Jet
W. C. Strout
Concord St
Guncordict
E. A. Comeau
Stone Mason
Earnes
Horace Chenery
Bel
Oita
Atayeena
Kinole
Zawford
Pit Wiens Beis
Rehan
A. T. Haynes & CO
Adams & Bridges
F. M. Esty
Armory Notes
Fine Entertainment
Huntington Woodman
Mary T. Salter
Clough-Leighter
Baumgartner
Augusta Holmes
Camphbell-Tipton
Tschaikowsky
Amci
R. Strauss
Paderewski
Egeres MacDowell
Chadwick
Edward Purcell
Herbert Brewer
A. G. Ziegler
Concord Concord Junction, Mass
Austin MacRae
Bank
Fritz
Anderson
Wood Sq
Hudson
Him
Bearch of Selectmen
Creighton’s Block
Frank Binks
James Mahoney
H. B. Morse
F. J. McCarron
Agent Holton
Band Instruments
Wilmot B
N. E. C. of Music
Aeolian’Co
Harvard, Mass
C. S. Towne
Chas. H, Williams
Davis-King Co
Plano
Planos
Sol
Nashiba Photographic Company
H.S. Richardson Pharmacist
Main Street
Concord, Mase
A. C. Baggesen
P. O. Box
Monument Square
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