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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1917

Page

3

Tenement Fire Drives Families From River Street House

A two story wooden tenement on River Street suffered roof and upper structure destruction Friday evening. Box 25 summoned at 6 30, all out by 8 20. Four families were driven to the street with little time to save belongings. A defective chimney caused the blaze discovered as it breached the roof. Occupants included the Turgis, Beelnis, Boorka, and Luczynski families. owned by J F Whitney of Somerville. Loss placed at $1000 with insurance on Beelnis furnishings and the building. Fire department arrival halted spread to roof and upper floors.

Stanislaw Turgis Alex 'Beelnis Alex Boorka Gabriel Luczynski J.F. ‘Whitney Somerville Beelnis

Loyal Assabet lodge roll of honor names 14 members

The Loyal Assabet lodge IT O F M A lists fourteen members on its roll of honor. Among them are Daniel N Campbell Joseph Boothroyd Fred Lemoine William Weir Frank B Parks Fred Hanson Herbert J Doel Joel Parmenter William Baron William Oates Frank Taylor Sidney Scott Charles Luker and Edward Miller. Samuel Mead, slated to receive the district’s last 16 percent, is also a member.

First Contest in Maynard Moose Club Pool Series

The Maynard Moose Club opened its championship pool series with a match at Main Street club rooms. The White Murphy Prue team scored 100 points to 93 by the Baldwin Kilonen Evers squad led by William.

Maynard "Moose Club Main St Walter White Cornelius Murphy Frank Prue William, Baldwin Hans Killonen Louis Evers

Sunday Night on The New Educational Movement

E H Means of Brookline spoke at Union Congregational Church on The New Educational Movement. He described a July Ocean Park conference for youth to learn missionary work and report back to their churches. About 210 attended last year and plans for this year run July 19 to 28 with study courses and textbooks like The Lore of Africa and Sons of Italy.

E. H. Means Brookline New Educational Movement Union E.h.means Ocean Park A.chaperon Africa Patten Italy Dean Mangano

Raid at Florida home uncovers liquor and bottles

The department under Franks S. Binks conducted a raid at the premises of John Norgel in Florida Saturday night around 100 o clock and found a small quantity of liquor and numerous empty bottles and jugs. He helped by Patrolmen Nicholas Driscoll and Samuel King.

Dibie Frank S. Binks John Norgel Florida Rdi Ilef Nicholas Driscoll Samuel King

Club Entertained by The Question club at Mrs Sanderson home

The Question club was entertained at Mrs F B Sanderson’s Lincoln Street home Monday evening. Members spent the evening sewing fancy articles then enjoyed a social hour and refreshments as the club begins its ninth season since formation.

F. B. Sanderson Lincoln St

First of Series Whisty Parties Held by Holy Name Club

The Holy Name club hosted the first in a series of whisty parties at the Darling block club rooms on Wednesday evening. A large crowd attended and prizes were awarded to both ladies and gents. The series will continue each two weeks starting Wednesday Nov 21 with weekly prizes and a special prize for the top scorer.

Holy Name Club Darling Block

Legal docket note for Maurice McWalter petition Concord Mass

The entry lists Maurice McWalter as attorney for petitioner in a Concord Massachusetts matter with docket number 030 in division N7 14.

M. Bsty Register Maurice McWalter Atty Petitioner Concord Mass

Notice of Estate Administrator for Frank Prantilla

Isaac Oberg named administrator of the estate of Frank Prantilla late of Maynard Middlesex County deceased intestate. Creditors must exhibit claims and all debts owed must be paid to Isaac Oberg at Wilson Murphy 808 Sears Bldg Boston by order of the judge. Oct 24 1917.

Gordon L. Fuller Concord Burt L. Fuller Middlesex Cambridge Forendon Concord Enterprise Charles J. McIntire de Wilson, Jugeins & Murphy Sears Boston

Appointment of administrator for Grace I. Rawitser estate

The subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Grace I. Rawitser late of Acton in intestate. He has taken upon himself duties to exhibit the estate and all persons indebted are called upon to make payment to the administrator. South Acton Mass October 24, 1917.

Frank Prantilla Maynard County of Middlesex Grace I. Rawitser Acton fSouth Mass

Foreclosure Sale of Lincoln Property Under 1914 Mortgage

Public auction to foreclose the June 6 1914 mortgage held by Harold S Cousins will sell the Lincoln Massachusetts premises described as Lot with buildings on the southerly part of Lincoln bounded by road and land formerly of Ehlert and Bamforth by deed references and conveyances. A cash deposit of 100 will be required at sale.

Alice M. Bamforth Charles H. Bamforth Lincoln Middlesex Massachusetts Harold County of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Said Concord and Wayland Road Albert. Ehlert Aid Ehlert Ehlert Charles S. Bamforth Charles Bamforth Barforth James Farrar South Para Concord Mass

Y M C A War Service Talk at M E Church Campaign Urged

At the Sunday morning service Rev. Charles F. Parsons praised the Y M C A war work and urged support for the Red Triangle fund campaign seeking 35 million dollars. Choir under Miss Jennie Nay sang with Elmer Cook solo.

Methodist Episcopal Church Charles F. Parsons Red Triangle Fund Jennie Elmer Cook

Finnish wedding unites Kilma Lummukka and Olva Murto

A Maynard Finnish community wedding united Miss Kilma Lummukka and Olva Walfred Murto at Miselon Church. Rev John Vannanen officiated. Best man Adam Marto and bridesmaid Martha Mankinen led a large bridal party. The bride wore white crepe de chine with orange blossoms. reception followed with gifts and a festive supper.

Kilma Lummukka Oliva Martha Mankinen Flower Martha Ryu- Hita Olga ‘Nikkula Senja Lummukka Anna Heinanen Lempi Minkkinen Linda Lailinen Katri Wall John Pellinen Juuso Rissala John Kotila Leonard Kaattari Jalo Unsitala John Katvala Jack Hakali Arthur. . Koski

Regular Meeting of Old Concord Chapter D A R

Mrs Fowler presided at the Old Concord chapter meeting held at the chapter house in Concord on Saturday afternoon. Present were Mrs Bent Helen Gurtis Sarah Bent Augustus Morse Josie Brooks Mrs Av EH McCleary and Mrs A T Haynes.

Fowler Brooks Old Concord D.a.ry House Concord James Bent Helen» Gurtis Sarah Bent Augustus Morse Josie Brooks Av EH. McCleary A. T. Haynes

Selection Board Calls for 50 More Registrants at Ayer

The Selection Pro oe Division 15 serving Maynard and nearby towns issued a call for 50 more registrants to appear at Ayer Thursday for examination. Of 1490 examined, 300 certified for military service while 23 exempted for occupational reasons and 28 rejected for physical defects. This left 249 certified to fill a 247 quota, prompting summons for additional registrants. Names listed include John F. White, Matti Kytata, Aero Tuomanen, Raymond Newhouse, Thomas W. Smith, Alick Misiuk, Leo T. Byrne, John Parkkila, Archibald Miller, Stanislaw Slabysz, Joseph Makto cz, and Hisi mar Honkanen.

Ayer Maynard National District Board Worcester Auota John F. White Hilleide St Matti Kytata Butlerave Aero Tuomanen Florida Rd Raymond Newhouse Arthur

Local Union 1036 to Elect Officers at December Meeting

At the next regular meeting of Local Union 1036 the annual election of officers will be held. Nominated are William Brindley for president Patrick McGrath for secretary and treasurer John Croft for vice president Joseph Connors for conductor Thomas Fowler for warden and Chester Hill of Lowell, nephew of Town Clerk F E Sanderson, now in France with the 104th Infantry, 26th division. Also notes movements of residents and a brief military exemption case involving Sylvester Valet and General Hodges. A recent marriage and a transfer of John Moynihan are mentioned along with local housing changes in Somerville and Medway.

William Brindley Patrick McGrath John Croft Joseph Connors Thomas Fowler Chester Hill Lowell F. E. Sanderson France 104Th Infantry Charles ‘H. Stanley Somerville Ileo Downey Parker Stow Royal P. Harriman Perry W. Hallock South Acton Howard J. Ward Sylvester Valet District Board Camp Devens Hodges

Maynard Men Receive Letters From England Front

Private Michael Lesage of the 104th A S Inf writes from somewhere in England dated Oct 24 recounting an 18 day crossing, seasickness, a giant wave that knocked him against the rail, and landing on Oct 25. He asks for American cigarettes and cigars and to send The Enterprise.

Maynard 104Th A. S. Inf Michael Lesage England

Miss Ruth Clark and Ethel Parmenter Concluded Services

Misses Ruth Clark and Ethel Parmenter concluded their services at the Office of the Supervisor of Administration at the State House on Saturday. They have assisted as stenographers over the past month and will be cited in the commercial departments of the high school.

Ruth Clark Ethel Parmenter State House

Dr True Elixir Promises Worm Relief for Children

Advert reads that thousands of children suffer worms with symptoms like deranged stomach swollen belly and pale faces. It claims Dr True's Elixir is effective, easy for kids to take, and includes testimonials from Mrs H W Roberts of Flint Michigan praising cures in her child and baby. It also touts the Family Laxative Expeller as part of the line.

Dr. True

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I. S. Richardson Main Street Concord, Mass A. C. Baggesen P. O. Box Maynard Marble D Granite Works George H. Woods Tremont St FJ Maynar Milton Bean Optometrist Nason Street Tremont Street Nathan Bagon Maynard Tel Commonwealth Mary A. McAllister Gard County Sarah A. McAllister Tereby Thomas Commonwealth JE W. C. Strout Concord St West’ Acton Maynard, Mass COURT Isaac Oberg Adm ALL Things Simpson Simpson Spring CO South’ Haston, Mars M. A. Church Oraynard Thomas W. Smith Pleasant Alick Misiuk Leo T. Byrne Hisimar Honkanen Harrison Weet Grane Otto Kurrelius Glendale St John F. Carpenter Harriman Thomas McNally Medway Standard Oil Co. of New York Socony WM. M. Baxter, ‘Stow R. P. Harriman J. Dwinells M.P. Lewis Stow T Maynard W. R. Peterson Maynard G. W. Clark North Sudbury J. H. Coughlin CO Maynare A. Sorensen Bedford Hodgdon Bros G. A. Skelton M. E. Taylor & CO Acton Center C. H. Mead , CO West Acon Hazel & Brooks East Acton Chass. Ford C. B. Robbins Lake Nagog A. C Concord Junction McManus Bros B. W. Brown CO Concord Torrey & Vialle P. W. White W. C. Hancock Middlesex School J. A. Macque C. C. Sargent W. 4. Stevens Mrs. CM. Hunter Ee Maynard
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