Reception Honors Mrs Derby At Local Gathering
A fall banquet featured chrydanthe and autumn foliage decorations. Mrs Walker and Mrs Derby hosted the event, with Otis Fortuah and Ralph Whidden among officers in attendance. Selections by Br Waters Leland Ruth Damon and Mrs Derby highlighted the afternoon, as committees led by Mrs George Park guided a reception with dainty refreshments. Out of town guests included Mr J D Dan forth Mrs Arnold Nobile of Medford and Mrs Drake of Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebbient
Walker
Baniarin Derby
Otis Fortuah
Ralph C. Whidden
Br. Waters. Leland
Ruth
Ruth Damon
Benjamin Derby
George Park
Margaret Gale
Miss Snyder
Ruth Allen
Ruth Shepard
Mary Damon
Ruth Abbott
Natalie Palmer
Darter
George M. Blake
James Adams
Malcolm
George
Halloween Dance by Camp Fire Girls
The Camp Fire girls held a Hal lowe en dancing party in the banquet hall of the association building Friday evening. The hall was very prettily decorated for the occasion and a very pleasant occasion resulted. The affair was under the direction of Miss Mary Damon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Camp Fire
Association
Mary Damon
Third Party in Series Whist Party Held in Warner Hall
Monday evening in Warner Hall the third in a series of whist parties hosted by the Help of Christians church. The event ran until 10 or 11 PM with dancing afterward. Prizes awarded: Ladies first Alex McEachern second. gentlemen first Joseph Gaudet Concord second. consolation Patrick Dis kin. Also notes: George Kenney Marlboro visited, Harvey Stone weekend in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Hall
John Connorton
Alex McEachern
Martin Gilligan
Daniel Hayes, Jr
Joseph Gaudet
Concord
Patrick Diskin
Place Ma
George Kenney
Marlboro
Mrs
Harvey Stone
Clinton
Bedford Civic Club to relay election returns by private wire
The Bedford Civic Club plans a private wire to receive national election returns for the town election night. The event aims to cover expenses, not profit, with Wilde as a key organizer. A large crowd is expected for presidential and local contests. tickets are sold at several local drugstores and groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Richardson’s
Concord
Wright's Drug Store
Billerica
Carlisle
C. W. Blake
Durg
G. A’ Brielton
H. D. Lyons
Election Bet Promises Ride and Band Concert Prize
Voters report a lighthearted pledge where the loser must give a Windsor team ride and provide a band concert to entertain the audience. The agreement reflects playful local politics and community spirit.
Wallowe'en Party Held by Upper Grade Students at School
The four upper grades of the grammar school held a Hallowe'en party in the Assembly Hall of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schhool
News Of The Week In Concord In Advance Payment
Vague notices urge readers to pay for prior week items and list advance rates. A church society seeks a large heating stove 30x80 room size and asks to contact Mrs. A Widredge of South Lincoln Massachusetts for a cheap sale or donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dno
Widredge
Bouth Lincolln
Mass
We thank friends for floral tributes and sympathy
Mr and Mrs John Ireland and family express gratitude for flowers and expressions of sympathy following a bereavement. Frank F Ireland joins in thanking friends for support during this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ireland
Frank F. Ireland
Woman Behind Shawmut Bank Job Revealed By Detectives
Boston detectives say a woman was the brains behind the Shawmut National bank robbery and directed messenger Edward Therek who handled large sums. They believe she led a nationwide gang that fleeced banks for millions and that Therek, not aged nineteen as claimed, is now sought in New York or Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Shawmut National
Edward Therek
Therek
Shawmut
New York
Chicago
Democratic rally in town hall draws noted speakers
Friday evening rally drew a large Democratic crowd in the town hall. Michael J. Collins presided and introduced speakers including Thomas Reilly for lieutenant governor Roger Hoar for Congress William Sharton for Middlesex district attorney Warren Bishop for senator James Lynch lauded Mansfield’s labor record. Speakers from Harvard Democratic club and labor unions also attended. P Joseph McManus spoke for John Fitzgerald for U S senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Collins
Thomas Reilly
Roger 8. Hoar
Congress
William Sharton
Middlesex County
Warren L. Bishop
Wayland
Fifth Mass
James Lynch
Boston
Mr. Mansfield
Harvard Democratic Club
P. Joseph McManus
Concord
John J. Fitzgerald
U. S
Celebrated Wilson Night Draws Large Local Turnout
On October 28 1916 Wilson night stirred the Wilson club at the A O U W hall with a special entertainment and refreshments. Warren H Bishop arrived late and was invited as guest speaker. Vocalists William Dempsey Daniel Connorton James O Leary and Boston pair James Hayes Joseph O Neil performed. Concord pianist James Ded accompanied. P Joseph McManus spoke on the Massachusetts legislature as the meeting closed with a grand chorus of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Club
Warren H. Bishop
William Dempsey
Daniel Connorton
James O'Leary
James Hayes
Joseph O'Neil
James Parker Visits Trenton as Union Lodge Plans Meeting
James Parker recently visited Trenton. Division 66 A H plans its regular meeting in Knights of Columbus rooms at Monument Hall this Friday. A Minute men drill and a lecture on Civil Service by Miss Minna Findelsen were featured at the Trinitarian church last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Parker
Trenton
N. J
Division 66
Knights of Columbus
Monument Hall
Minna Findeisen
Trinitarian Church
Wilson Club Organized By Local Democrats
A Wilson club was organized last week by Roger Sherman Hoar and T. J. Byron. The Concord Wilson club elects officers with Pres. M. J. Collins, vice pres. Charles Hogan, asec. Leslie Keese, and treas. James Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Club
Roger Sherman Hoar
T. J. Byron
Wilson Clubs
Concord Wilson Club
M. J. Collins
Charles Hogan
Asec
Leslie Keese
Treas
James Christian
Local notices and society items from Concord area
A collage of social updates and notices: Harry Tuttle owns a Franklin touring car. Leonard Yorker visits from Glens Falls. various residents visit relatives in Concord and nearby towns. Local church events, school travel plans, charity sewing, and a Halloween luncheon are listed alongside election ads and community happenings.
Coal Hods Description With Iron Build and Wood Grip
A description details coal hods made of heavy galvanized iron with a wood grip bale handle strong ears and a deep foot for stability and ease of use.
Is Not Phillips Heir Ruling Dismisses Case in Salem
William J. Phillips of Sioux City Iowa had pressed a claim as the son of the late John Phillips of Swampscott and heir to Maria Phillips estate. Judge Dow dismissed the probate case after determining Phillips was born in February in Massachusetts years ago, ending the belated effort to prove heirship to the Phillips fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
William J. Phillips
Sioux City
John ©. Phillips
Swampscott
Maria
John C
Dow
Wana
Massachusetts
Ana
Officers Installed by Concord Council 287
Concord council 287 installed officers Wednesday evening under District Deputy G K Thomas W Hopkins. About 100 members attended with Hon Mr Reilly of Boston speaking on permanent homes for councils. Buffet lunch by Louis McKenna. Officers include G K Philip Flavin D G K Leslie Keese C Joseph Hopkins W James Finan A Daniel Sullivan Treas John J Dee Fin Sec J J Laughlin Rec Sec Bernard McKenna I G W Brennan O G John J Connorton Trustees Robert Worcester Matthew Harrington J M Appley Chaplain Rev Father Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Council
G. K. Thomas W. Hopkins
Concord
Mr. Reilly
Boston
Louis McKenna
Arlington
Leslie Keese
Bernard McKenna
Treas
Dee
Daniel F. Hennessy
John J. Connorton
G. K
Philip Flavin
Joseph Hopkins
James Finan
Daniel Sullivan
John J. Dee
Fin
J. J. Laughlin
Officers Chosen for Democratic Auxiliary Finance Committee
The Democratic National Auxiliary finance committee elected officers: Charles J. Hogan as president James Christian of Concord Junction as treasurer and James V. Hennessey as secretary. Donations for the Wilson campaign will be gratefully received and forwarded to the Democratic national committee with an engraved receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Auxiliary
Charles J. Hogan
James Christian
Grove St
Concord Junction
Treas
James V. Hennessey
Wilson
Democratic National Committee
Annual Meeting of Trinity Church Ladies' Aid Elects President
The Ladies' Aid of Trinity church held its annual meeting Friday afternoon. Officers were elected with Mrs. George S. Keyes chosen president. A business session followed by a social hour featured refreshments arranged by Mrs. Sidney Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the Trinity Church
George
Keyes
Sidney Coolidge
Trustees welcome Wilson policy supporters at open club quarters
The Wilson club trustees invite supporters of Wilson policies to join as members and announce that their quarters in A. O. U. W. hall will be open nightly through November 7. A lost book notice cites Chapter 590 and says payment on book .26876 has been stopped. Concord Mass October 11 1916. Telephone evenings 339K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Club
Mass
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Charles E. Brown
Treas
Concord
Trinity Church Plans Communion and Services
The Trinitarian Church holds a Sunday program on November 6 with a communion service and 11 new members received into church fellowship. A collection for the American Board, a noon Sunday school, a 6.15 Christian Endeavor consecration, and 7 o'clock sermon follow, plus a Scandinavian service and a Friday evening preparatory lecture by the pastor on Discussing the Signs of the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Board
Christian Endeavor
Concord High Falls To Clinton In Football Clash
Clinton defeated Concord High 70 to 18 in Clinton last Saturday. Key scoring by Mitchell Williams and Philbin with touchdowns from Casey and Philbin. Officials listed, game played over four 10 minute periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High
Clinton High
Clinton
Concord
Ce ‘Mitchell
Williams, Mahare
Paine TE
Lg Wood Mackennart
MOONE
ORO Philbin Gb
Pratt Haley
Hayes
Casey
Allen
Eoreveceeus
Pickard
Enomee
Touchdowns
Philbin
Crothers
Hastings
Kittredge
Armory Notes and Upcoming Shows at the Boston Armory
A large crowd attended Saturday night pictures. Four new applications were received. Kenan Hickey attended the officers' election at the supply Company armory in Boston last week. An armory property inspection occurred Wednesday night. This Saturday features Britten of the Seventh with Eleanor Woodruff and Crowin Karr. The Scarlet Runner episode and The Hidden Prince are planned. The comedy reel is Mr. Jack, the Hall Room Hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Pictures
Kenan Hickey
L Company
Boston
Armory
Britten
Eleanor Woodrutt
Crowin Karr
Mr. Jack
Surprise Birthday Party for J Barrett Wood
J Barrett Wood celebrated his 17th birthday with 40 friends on Wednesday evening at the Alpha Sigma Mu club rooms. Charles Borland spoke on Making Powder, George Phalen performed songs, and the group enjoyed ices, cake and panth before leaving late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barrett Wood
Alpha Sigma Mu Club
Charles Borland
George Phalen
Opened School A in Concord Offers Free Public Evening Classes
A public evening school has opened in Concord inviting all town residents to enroll free of cost. The class, meeting on specified evenings, will cover English arithmetic and Americanization to aid civic participation, with instruction for adults who are interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Hellas
Izea
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Wallowe'en
Messenger
Boston Institution
Tool
Democratic Rally
Harry Tuttle
John Rheinhart
Hesinanes
Leonard Yorker
Glens Falls, N
Earle Ricketts
Lawrence Tobin
William Stevens
Esther Davie
Lilian Fuller
Waltham
R. W. Fills
Tele- Jarvis
Derby
New Hampshire ‘State Agricultural School
Durham
N. H
George Urquhart
Walden St
George Hopkins
Flushing
L. B
James B. Wood & Son Co
Helen Petersen
Pliny Jewell
Main St
Torrey & Vialle
John A. Finigah
James B. Wood & Son
Fairhaven Rd
Middlesex School
Newport
R. I
St. George School
William Kolihmainen
Ralph Petersen
Kolihmainen
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Trinitarian
Ben‘jamin Moody
Moody
L. B. Macdonald
Chester A. Drummond
Somerville
Lexington High
Lexington
L. Anderson & Son
Oscar E. Peterson
Batonhall
Mary Walcott
Gladys Miller
Ruth Huntley
Barbara Lufkin
Richard Loftus
W. Weeden
W. Pratt
Gordon Love
Albert Vanderhoof
Butcher's
Concord, Mass
Phillips
Armory Notes
Main
Jas
B. Wood & Son
Fitchburg
Whitney
Coal & Grain CO
Tel
Wilson San R. L. Wilson
Prop
T. A. Wilson
Mgr
Loewe Bros
Wheeler
Concord Municipal Light
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