Elmer B Shattuck Appointed Superintendent At Camp and Hospital
Elmer B Shattuck of this town was named superintendent of the Prison camp and hospital at Rullagh by Col Cyrus B Adams director of prisons. Shattuck succeeds Berthine who moves to Cheshire Reformatory. Shattuck has long served with the Reformatory since 1887 and previously taught in Groton and served as tax collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer B. Shattuck
Cyrus B. Adams
Rullagh
Shattuck
Berthine
Cheshire
Ac Mies Cues Com
Erksine
Reformatory
Lawrence Academy
Phillips Exeter
Groton
Water and Sewer Board
Seca
Mr. Shattuck
Col. Adams
Concord Junction Narrow Escape In Double Bridge Crash
Two Concord Junction residents Frank Burrill and Charles Noll survived a Friday night accident after their car struck a trolley pole on the Harvard bridge and hung over the railing. A second collision with Edward H. Breen’s car then caused more damage and injuries but not to Burrill or Noll. Breen faced charges for operating under the influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
Boston
Frank Burrill
Charles Noll
Harvard Bridge
Burrill
Noll
Sety
Histon
Taxi Service Co
Edward H. Breen
Lynn
Consid
Miss Sullivan
Breen
Overland
Mr. Breen
Col Adams Speaks On Preparedness To Local Club
Col Cyrus B. Adams spoke Friday to the Union church Men's club on Preparedness. His military experience highlighted defences needs and he cited pertinent facts for the audience. The meeting drew a large, very appreciative crowd. A list of visiting relatives from Gatun Canal Zone South Weymouth New Brunswick and nearby towns was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Cyrus B. Adams
Col. Adams
Local Social and Club Activities Reported
Percy Ingham and family from Water town spent the weekend here. Duncan McEachern of Newport visited relatives. Mrs. Samuel H. Dubois leaves for six weeks in Canada. Miss Agnes Devine of Lawrence visited Mrs. John Hughes. Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Fernald returned from a fortnight at Spring Lake Missouri. Catholic club held its regular monthly meeting. William Hagerty is ill with scarlet fever. Ladies sodality met at Help of Christians church. Men’s club to meet Nov 24 with Hon. John Jacob Rogers on Congress. West Concord Woman’s club to hold Shakespearean afternoon next Friday. Mrs. George Walcott presented the reader. Elizabeth Forbush solos, Bess Snyder accompanist. Special cars arranged for My New Curate in Concord Friday night with ticket sales strong and guaranteed seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Ingham
Watertown
Duncan McEachern
Newport
Samuel H. Dubois
Canada
Agnes Devine
Lawrence
John Hughes
G. G. Fernald
Spring Lake
Catholic Club
Wiliam Hagerty
George Hagerty
Ladies’ Sodality
Help of Christians Church
John Jacob Rogers
Congress
West Concord
Military Whist Party Echoes Fort Themed Tables
A Willow Rebekah Judge hosted a military whist party with 24 Fort named tables. Prizes went to Fort Meigs winner Mrs. Oscar Wood and Cyrus Hosmer, Fort Washington duo Mrs. C. A. Johnston and John Anderson, and consolation Fort Winthrop pair Mrs. Frank Walker and Curtiss Hinckley. Refreshments followed in the banquet hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Rebekah
Fort Meigs
Oscar Wood
Cyrus Hosmer
Fort Washington
C. A. Johnston
John Anderson
Fort Winthrop
Frank Walker
Curtiss Hinckley
Harry Marrs
Bedford Grooms Name Downeys to Tenement on South St
Mr and Mrs Downey of Maynard will occupy the South Street tenement recently held by Mr and Mrs Frank Kenney. Downey is the town barber. Many Bedford residents followed the wedding of Miss Gertrude Hefty of Concord Junction and Frank Lips formerly of Bedford. details appeared in Concord column last week.
Hallowe'en Birthday Party for Ernest Mortenson
Ernest D Mortenson celebrated his 21st birthday with a Halloween party at 6f Glenwood rd Winter Hill hosted by Mr and Mrs J R Simpson. Waldo H Lailer gave a leather traveling bag and relatives presented a diamond ring from Nils Mortenson of Bedford. He is a Tufts University senior in civil engineering anticipated June 1917 degree. He has been active in Tufts Glee Club and Commons Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest D. Mortenson
J R. Simpson
Glenwood Rd
Winter Hill
Waldo H. Lailer
Nils Mortenson
Burlington
Bedford
Mortenson
Tufts College
Tufts Glee Club
Commons
Bedford Elder Martin Cushing Dies at Town Farm
Cushing 83, among Bedford's oldest residents, died at Bedford town farm Sunday morning. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Mr. Marshall of Lexington presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin. Cushing
Bedford
Bedford Town Farm
Mr. Marshall
Lexington
James Pitkins Passes Away at Tewksbury Almshouse
James Pitkins of this town died Sunday at the Tewksbury almshouse. He was employed by the town for several years and was well known and respected by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pitkins
Tewksbury
Mr. Pitkins
Local church services and community events listed
South Acton residents note Sunday morning service at 10 00 with Sunday school and Men's class at noon U P C U devotional at 6 15 A gypsy encampment or fair in the vestry Thursday and Friday proposals include a farce The Champion of Her Sex and a Gypsy Dance by Miss Eleanor Weeks with Miss Eliza Fletcher violinist An entertainment and sale at 7 in the Universalist vestry tomorrow night and Friday Rev Mr Barker new Congregational pastor preaches at 10 30 Sunday with Sunday school at noon C E meeting at 6 Baby Ward in Boston hospital with infantile paralysis status
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
C. U
Eleanor Weeks
Eliza Fletcher
Harry Heath
Gorton
Reynolds
Universalist Vestry
Mr. Barker
Congregational Church
C. E
Baby Ward
Boston
West Acton Residents Move to Concord and New Jersey
John Hanaford and his daughter Mrs. Nellie Chisholm with her husband moved to Concord on Thursday. John Young and family moved into the house vacated by Hanaford. Mrs. Bertha Shattuck and daughter Marjory, with Katherine Barrows and her brother Robert, left for New Jersey where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hanaford
Nellie Chisholm
Concord
John Young
Bertha Shattuck
Marjory
Katherine Barrows
Robert
Augustus Wetherbee Dies at Home in Ayer
Augustus Winslow Wetherbee aged 77 died at his niece’s home in Ayer after a year of declining health. Born in Boxboro in 1889, he worked as a carpenter and builder, served in the Civil War, and held town offices including school board member and Republican town committee chair. The funeral was at the Boxboro Congregational church with Rev. Messimian and Rev. Viets officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Wetherbee
Ayer
Augustus Winslow Wetherbee
Mr. Wetherbee
Boxboro
John
Louisa Wetherbee
Boxhboro
Pepperell Doer
Hattie Lane
Windham
N. H
Boston
Wetherbee
Farmers’ Club
Mass
Army of the
Petersburg
Acton Lodge
Isaac, Davis Post
F. H. Viets
Waltham
James ‘Grimes
John E. McGregor
Frank Taylor
T. Wetherbee
Isaac Davis Post
Choir Returns as Young Singers Share Sunday Service
At the Baptist church a choir of 15 young people sang to welcome worshippers. The congregation enjoyed the music and the pastor delivered a sermon titled I am the light of the world, calling for continued effort from the singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Cn Church
Second Lyceum Concert at East Church Hall
The Lyceum course under the pastors class of the East Church plans a concert recital in F Hall Tuesday evening featuring Riccardo De Bellis tenor Joseph B. Gimpford baritone Joseph E. Conner bass soloist and Snyder with Miss Beatrice A. Coates at the piano Miss Alice P Hayner of Milford inspected Relief Corps No 62 at their annual meeting Monday evening Ice cream and cake were served after the gathering with post members as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
East Church
I F. Hall
Riccardo de Bellis
Joseph B. Gmford
Joseph BE. Conner
Snyder
Beatrice A. Coates
Alice P. Hayner
Milford
Relief Corps
Feltus Family Plans Winter Stay and Movie Night
Mr and Mrs J R Feltus and Mr and Mrs Neal Feltus and Mr and Mrs Benjamin Smith prepare a winter stay. Moving pictures premiere at OC FP hall this Thursday night with next week’s Mary showing by Mr Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Feltus
Neal Feltus
Benjamin Smith
Pickford Pictures Big Drawing Card
A feature on the Pickford pictures promises strong drawing power for audiences. The article highlights the star appeal and potential box office impact in coming showings, underscoring the studio's push to attract crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickford Pictures
Sheds Razed by Men at Baptist Society Site
About 20 workers tore down the old horse sheds of the Baptist society on Saturday afternoon and removed four of the best for future use. The task was not finished and will require another afternoon’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Society
Acton Community Parade and Red Light Rally Report
A Wednesday night auto parade from Central Square toward South Acton drew over 30 cars and favorable weather. The old Republican rally filled the town hall with attendees as the Maynard brass band performed. Also noted are local social visits, church services for All Saints and All Souls, dinners by Acton lodge I C C F, and concerns over the coal and wood supply and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Sq
South Acton
Republican Party
Maynard Brass
Neighbors Present Housewarming Gifts to Gallagher Couple
In North Acton on Lowell Road near Robbing Lane, about 30 friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gallagher gathered at their new home to present gifts valued between 40 and 80 dollars. Gifts included four leather covered easy chairs a parlor clock and a cut glass water set. Refreshments of punch cakes grapes and apples were served as games and merriment continued into the evening with Allan Frost delivering the presentation and Mr Gallagher responding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gallagher
Lowell Rd
Robbing Lane
Allan Frost
Gallagher
Advertised Letters Listed for Local Residents
Miss Mary Sheehan Mrs Louis Frothingham Mr C B Hoar Mrs Le Vinia Reymond Mrs H H sa Miss Addie Joslyn Miss Johnson ielson Clara Gunton Mr Bragan pe W B Allen Milss Lucy A Bacon bert H Sadler Master John a pi Mrs John Bugger mm Hartwell Mrs Charles Hayward Louise White
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sheehan
Louis Frothingham
Hoar
Levinia Reymond
H. H. Sa
Addie Joslyn
Johnson ~Ielson
Clara Gunton
Mr. Bragan
Pe W
Allen
Milss
Lucy A. Bacon
Bert H. Sadler
John A. Pi
John Bugger
Hartwell
Charles Hayward
Louise White
Local Notes From Waltham and Nearby Areas
Florence Cheney takes piano lessons in Waltham from Miss Olsen of the Boston Conservatory. Clarence Brown, newly married, will reside at the Whip Will farm for now and a new house will be built on his father’s State road property. Mr. Frost sold his milk route to Mr. McCarthy and the North Acton delivery continues. T. A. Scott and family moved to Boston for the winter. The farm is closed until his return as road work continues on Lowell road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Cheney
Waltham
Miss Olsen
Boston Conservatory
Clarence Brown
State Rd
Frost
McCarthy
North Acton
T. A. Scott
Boston
Hils
Othe
Lowell Rd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Main Street
A. T. Haynes & CO
Maynard
and Hospital
William D. Taylor
Gatun
Canal Zone
Charles Taylor
South Weymouth
Irving Grant
New Brunswick
F. W. Taylor
Appelhaus
Toledo
Military Whist Party
J. J. Ledgard
Willys-Overland Company
Ohio
U.S.A
Hallowe'en
Universalist Church
West Acton
Second Entertainment
George Y. Hitchins
Stoneham
Emma Gilmore
C. A. Durkee
Clark G. Durkee
Jennie
Salem
A. F. Durkee
St. Elizabeth
All Saints
All Souls
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