Train Kills South Acton Team Leader Andrew McDonough
Andrew McDonough was killed when a team he drove for Maynard House crossed Richardson's crossing on West Acton road and was struck by Express No. 4 eastbound from Troy. He died at Mass Hospital after two hours of unsuccessful brain injury treatment. McDonough's sister Mrs. Smith of South Boston survives.
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Andrew McDonough
Andrew McDon
Ayer
Richardson’s Crossing
West Acton Road
Troy
Christie
Ly. McDonough
Mrs.Smith
South Boston
Maynard House
Maynard
Owl Attracts Attention In Front Of Dr Christie
A husky screech owl perched in a maple tree outside Dr Christie's drew night observers. A boy toyed with a rifle but the only "weapon" used was hot air, and the bird remained unafraid amid the weekend scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Christie
Important Meeting on National Constitutional Prohibition Held in Boston
A significant gathering organized by the missionary and allied temperance societies of Boston and vicinity awaits at Tremont Temple on December 5 at 4 p.m. Principal speakers include Bishop Hughes Dr Pat ten Daniel Poling and Mrs Peabody.
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Missionary and Allied Temperance Societies of
Boston and Vicinity
Tremont Temple
Bishop Hughes
Patten
Daniel Poling
Peabody
Acton Lodge 256 Marks 30th Anniversary
Acton lodge 256 of the New England Order of Protection observed the 30th anniversary of the order Monday November 19. The program featured readings by Miss Jennie Durkee of West Acton violin solos by Herbert Mallinson of Maynard and remarks by Frank.
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Acton Lodge
New England
Massachussets Masons Host Lunch After Program
Swett, grand warden of Massachusetts, presided as Mrs. Hattie Burrows, district deputy grand warden of Lowell, attended with a delegation from Figin lodge. About 40 members enjoyed an exceptionally fine entertainment followed by a splendid lunch in the dining room.
Congregational Church Calendar and Events
Rev Ralph A Barker presides services at 10 30 Sunday with topic For What Can We Be Thankful in 1917 2 Praise and preaching at 11 45 CE at 6 Be Yet Thankful Ps 34 1 22 Prayer meeting Friday 7 30 The Meaning of Prayer Battlefield The Ladies will hold a meeting Thursday 2 30 and plan for Christmas sale on Dec 13 A lecture on The Work of the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions last Sunday evening by the pastor illustrated by stereopticon
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Ralph, A. Barker
L. 8
Contest ends as students sell buttons for poet prize
The school children competed to sell J. Whitcomb Riley buttons with the top sellers Ralph Sameel and John Crosby each receiving a book and a bust of the poet. An exhibition of the sale items is in Glapp's studio window. Mrs Chandler reports a letter from Harold Coolidge in England, hinting at a future update from France.
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J. Whitcomb Riley
Ralph Sameel
John Crosby
Glapp
Weekend visits and community notes from the Brighton area
Mre W.8 and daughter Dora spent the weekend at Brighton. Walter Tuttle is on forced vacation due to blood poisoning. George Smith in Maple Ave has left Boston laundry work to join Henry Tolman with Middlesex laundry in Maynard. Charles Gladwin and Mr and Mrs Herbert Tuttle visited Mr Tut tle's brother. Newport VT visitors saw Mrs George Hodgen and family. Four auto loads of dancers came from Waltham for a party in Exchange Hall. BE Clare of B&M A R surveyed recent accidents. Mrs A F Sage visited with niece Bessie Kent and Mrs Chute and Mrs Fisher of West Medford who came last Sunday. Mrs Barker Mrs Case and Mrs Christie attended the Women's Foreign Missionary board jubilee in Park St Church Boston. Percy Sweet left Moore & Burgess Co after eight years to join Metropolitan Life in Concord and Concord Junction.
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Fletcher
Dora
Brighton
Walter Tuttle
George Smith
Boston
Henry Tolman
Middlesex
Maynard
Charles Gladwin
Herbert Tuttle
Tuttle
Sunday
Byron Curtis
Newport
George Hodgen
Waltham
Exchange Hall
BE. Clare
A. F. Sage
Bessie Kent
Chute
Fisher
West Medford
Velvet Made Hats Sale At Fulionton Hat Shop
Velvet made hats offered at 3.95 and 4.95 at Fulionton hat shop on Main Street Maynard Opp P 0. adv.
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Gee E
Fulionton Hat Shop
Main St
Maynard Opp
Death of Helen Connorton at 16 in Concord Junction
Miss Helen Elizabeth Connorton died Saturday afternoon at her home 188 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction age 16 from a brain tumor after several months illness. Born 1904 in Concord Junction she spent 13 years here. Funeral Tuesday 9 am at Help of Christians church Rev Francis V. Cummings. interment St Bernard's cemetery. Her family and friends mourn her loss.
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Helen Connorton
Helen Elizabeth Connorton
John J. Connorton
Commonwealth Ave
Concord Junction
Help of Christians Church
Francis V. Cummings
John Dee
William Dee
Concord
Thomas Kenna
Arington
Hugh Kenna
Lincoln
William Kenna
Newton
James Kenna
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Willow Rebekah Lodge Initiates Two New Members
At the regular meeting in the I O O F hall on Monday evening two new members were initiated. Miss Margaret Caldwell and Walter Fassett joined the Willow Rebekah lodge.
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Willow Rebekah Lodge
I O.O. F. Hall
Margaret Caldwell
Walter Fassett
Deer Seen Fleeing Through Town Near New Schoolhouse
Excitement rose Tuesday as a deer ran across the freight yard near the railroad, over the hill by the new schoolhouse, and toward the woods across the river pursued by two hounds. Residents and visitors from Newmarket to Portland note service flags in town windows as a star marks each family member serving Uncle Sam.
War Saving Game Spurs Hunting To Rich Man Sport
Frederic J. Hask argues that wartime price rises for guns and ammunition push hunting toward wealthier individuals while the permanent wild life protective fund fights to preserve American game. He notes federal action, game refuges, and past near-extinctions like the buffalo illustrate why protecting habitats and stocking reduces future losses.
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Permanent Wild Life Protective Fund
Frederic J. Haskin
Wild Life Protection
William T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Park
Robbins
New Mexico
Congress
Canada
Mexico
Verne Bartley Keeps Samson After Blackmail Plot
Verne Bartley rejects a life of eight dollars a week and joins Hardy the elephant trainer. He saves Hardy from torture by two thugs and earns a contract to manage Samson the elephant. He then plans a mobile shed to move Samson on a special flat truck to a new factory site near Bruceville.
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William Braden
Verne Bartley
Verne
Elsie
Elsie Todd
Tie
Hardy
Haidy
Samson
Australia
Pye
Ridgeton Overland
Bruceville
Ridgeton
Dick Joslyn
Young Joslyn
Raijlead
Biste Bees
Changes In Dress After Three Years Of War
The Manchester Guardian notes war era fashion shifts as evening dress fades in theaters and restaurants. Stiff collars disappear, soft collars rise across classes, and frock coats and spats decline while top hats linger as a wartime economy quirk.
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Manchester Guardian
London
House of Commons
Keir
Aardie
Giehard
Dining With the Private and Public Uniforms
The article recalls a London Daily Chronicle note about a private in uniform dining publicly with two men in mufti. One civilian explains the private is his uncle and defends the breach of regulations by saying he borrowed the governor’s suit after joining the army. The exchange ends with the civilian father retorting that the suit is his best.
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London Daily Chronicle
Blank
Army
Guv-Nor
Officer Stops Car Inquiry Over Lights and Licenses
A police officer halts a vehicle and questions Mr. Chuggins about lights license and numbers. The officer claims he can charge him with something, while the exchange leaves the exact offense undecided.
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Mr. Chuggins
Jail Breakout Rumor Spurs Quiet Inquiry
A whispered talk of a large jail breakout prompts officials to deny any incident at the facility. Residents question the lack of alarms as officials investigate rumors spreading through the area.
A Trying Ordeal on a Train Bound for Isora
A narrator endures a disruptive journey with a burly fellow occupying the upper berth. Upon arrival in Springfield a missing cigar case and a publicized wedding to Isora set the scene for a comic confrontation at the fiancé’s home. The giant reveals a plan to share a flat, complicating the nuptial twist.
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Oscar White
Chester Day
Caniatian Reg’t
Battle of the Somme
Battle Field
Riverside Hall
South Acton
OWL
He Colonial Inn
Old Concord, Mass
Tel
Heeb
Congregational Church
Nellie Cotter
Newmarket
N. H
Earl R. Cartwright
Portland
Ind
William Fredericks
William H Wood
St. Petersburg
Fla
Thomas Connors
Harry Carroll
Frank Lepworth
Hopedale
Frank Leighton
Leonard Cousins Jr
A. P. Simpson
Cape Cod
Waldo Haynes
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Chrysanthemums
A. L. Silloway
Maynard Great Road
BIS
Lee Verone Ammond
Ray Burnham
J. B. Cole
Nifer
Isora
Springfield
Nomber
Tisora
Julian
Isara
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