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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1922
Page
8
An auntal funeral will be held at Brockton on Sunday with an Odd Fellows whist on Thursday. A wedding is announced for Miss Alice Connors daughter of Police Deputy Chief John Connors and Thomas Foley of London, set for Thursday afternoon.
A special town meeting will be held at Cooperative Hall on Wednesday evening November 22 at 7 80 o clock to ratify confirm and approve a $30 000 Spring appropriation for Main and Walnut street bridge construction. The date follows legal notice and lenders require ratification. The Finance committee reports approve the $4500 year expenses and the Commission earns $400.
Luther Conant of Acton died at his Lowell Road home after four months illness. He was 91 years, 5 months, and 9 days. Born June 4, 1831, he served Acton as selectman and for more than forty years as moderator. He was educator, legislator in 1866, and longtime president of Wilde Memorial Library board. He drew praise for his public spirit and local history knowledge. His 91st birthday had drawn many visitors to Acton.
Sidney D. Haynes of North Sudbury, a former resident, died at his home on a Saturday after 67 years 31 months 13 days. He had been invalid for ten years but active most times. He planned to go away that afternoon, grew ill upstairs, and passed peacefully. He was descended from Sudbury’s revolutionary patriots.
The deceased married Georgianna Gates in 1878 and sired four sons Reuben H. and Harry L. of Marlboro George and Ralph G. of Sudbury plus daughter Mrs. G H. Flint of Billerica. Funeral was held at his home on November 13 conducted by Rev Clark L. Paddock. Interment in North Sudbury cemetery. Many friends attended honoring a kind neighbor and devoted father.
Our annual hat sale opens Friday November 17 offering tailored hats for five dollars sport hats two to three dollars. Large assortment with wonderful values. Fullerton Hat Shop 66 Maingst Maynard opposite the post office. Ss adv.
At 9 oclock Thursday morning November 16 Holy Communion and Prayers for the Sick will be given. The Confirmation Class meets Friday November 17 at 4 PM at the Rectory. Miss Lucy M. Fosdick will spend the winter in St. Petersburg on the Florida West Coast and in Orlando.
Union Commons Church invites the parsonage women to Thursday afternoon session led by Mrs Case with Mrs Boicourt as chair. Speaker Mrs E L Greene of Fitchburg will discuss the Women’s Home Mission Association and a Thank offering. An illustrated evening lecture on church building follows at 7. Come early to visit the Christian Endeavor Meeting.
The White Cross Guild opened its season with a Sunday meeting at Cooperative Hall attended by a full house. John M presided as chair. a committee was formed to nominate officers for the next regular meeting. Entertainment included vocal solos by Mrs Sullivan James Farrell a duet by Miss Dorothy Hannon and Miss Helan Morgan a piano solo by Albert Murphy and quartet selections.
William Baron, Americanization officer of Frank J. DeMars Post, laid a wreath on the honor roll. A 12 o’clock service in observance of Armistice Day followed at St George's church with Rev Arthur B Papineau officiating. Flags flew over public buildings and many homes. The wreath on the poll was a gift from Mrs Rasmus, a prominent war worker with two sons in France.
Walter Sheridan son of Mr and Mrs James Sheridan Jr was accidentally shot seven weeks ago and has been at Marlboro hospital. He returned home Thursday and is regaining strength in his legs and can feel and move them though still under care.
Samuel R. Burroughs longtime West Acton resident dies at his Massachusetts Avenue home in the early hours of Monday November 13 aged 79 years 7 months 18 days. A Civil War veteran he served in the 26th Massachusetts Infantry enlisting September 24 1861 and discharged January 1 1865 after battles including Lafouche Winchester Fishers Hill and Cedar Creek. He lived at the Elisha Cutler farm born March 25 1843 son of Zabine and Louisa Burroughs. Funeral at his home on Thursday November 16 at 2 PM with Isaac Davis Post G A R involvement.
Philip Meyer of Ratisas City purchases a residence in Goncordy, marking a local real estate transaction. Details on price and property size are not provided in the readable text.
Reading unclear text. It suggests Nonquitt residents will occupy a building on Nashoba Road after renovations. Mr. Meyer is involved, with planned repairs and occupancy to follow. Names and specifics are obscured in the fragment.
The first night of a benefit performance by the Concord Players presents the parable Melantippe at a local venue on November 1. The event supports the American Legion with Ladies Auxiliary members acting as ushers and homemade goods available for sale.
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