Christmas Judge Delivers Moral Verdict In Bank Fraud Case
In a 1923 Western Newspaper Union column a judge rebukes Jack the thief, recalling school days, family hardship, and an uncle’s tainted inheritance. The courtroom revelation peels back decades of deceit and estimates the thief with about fifty thousand dollars in funds, hidden across multiple names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone
Jack
Tom
Billy Bob
Billy Bobs
Billy
Jack the Boy
Sherlock Holmes and Sir Basil Thompson Clash in Mock Debate
A noisy column ridicules Sir Basil Thompson head of England's criminal investigation department and mocked Scotland Yard as dull. It muses about Holmes versus Thompson and hints at public figures, a winter sign joke, Lloyd George, and odd ads including a mat sale at Fullenton Hat Shop.
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Watson
Sir Basil Thompson
Scotland Yard
England
Criminal Investigation Department
Sherlock Holmes
Holmes
Clark Family News From East Brain Tree
The friends of Mr and Mrs Edgar G Clark of 50 Thayer Street East Brain Tree announce the birth of Atwood Alexander. He spent Sunday in Marlboro visiting Edmund Cotter, a former resident slowly recovering from a recent operation and staying with his daughter. Doyle Doyle, injured while working in Maynard, was taken to Deaconess Hospital for X ray examination.
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Edgar G. Clark
Thayer Street
East Braintree
Oncord
Atwood
Alexander
Marlboro
Edmund Cotter
Cotter
John, Doyle
Maynardyon
Twidge
Deaconess Hospital
Boy Injured After Truck Collision Near Rexall Store
George Lawton, a boy riding the running board of a Rexall store paper truck, was injured when another truck pulled from Cottage Street. He was caught between mudguards, bruising one leg above the knee. Dr Titcomb in Concord treated him. no bones were broken and rest is expected to suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lawton
Anare Pres Lawton
Commonwealth
Rexall
Crest
Cottage St
Titcomb
Concord
Beek Couple Foils Tire Theft In Garage
Mr and Mrs Charles Beek returned home about 10 pm and found a man in their Rodday garage. They ordered him to rise, he fled, and officers recovered several tires piled near the door and another car ready for tire removal. Police are pursuing a clue and expect the thief soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beek
Rodday
Beek
O'Brien
Beck
Murray Seeks Strong Thanksgiving Opponent For Maynard Team
C C Murray, manager of the Maynard basketball squad, plans a Thanksgiving season opener with a strong opponent. He discusses organizing a league including Maynard, Hudson, Marlboro and nearby towns with Gibbons of Fitchburg and Grig.
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C. C. Murray
Maynard
Gibbons
Fitchburg
Grig
Hudson
Marlboro
Murray
Minstrel Show Rehearsals At Maynard High
Rehearsals for a minstrel show sponsored by the Maynard High School Athletic Association are under way. A lively chorus and various specialties are being prepared for an evening performance. The show is organized by Morris Stéckert Fraser Forgie Joseph Marcus and Principal Cole with Edward Coughlin assisting.
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Maynard High School Athletic Association
Morris, Stéckert
Fraser Forgie
Joseph Marcus
Cole
Edward Coughlin
Dogs Declared Vicious After Reported Incident
A report states a dog owned by Michael M Guire of the Corner was under suspicion after a bite. John M Brace mentions other owners list including Thomas Eldridge L C Prime Mia Raymond Wheeler and F C Dumaine. Breeds confined include hunting dogs bull dogs shepherd and Airedale.
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Michael Mguire
John M. Brace
Thomas
Eldridge
L. C. Prime
Mia
Raymond Wheeler
F. C. Dumaine
Near East Relief Party at Concord Club Draws 25 Tables
A Concord Country Club event on Monday evening November 20 to aid Near East Relief drew 25 tables of players though tickets sold out more. Samuel Hoar won the top prize with a score of 8071, a gold and black metal waste paper basket. Ladies received Indian baskets while men received silver foot rules and ivory envelope openers as table prizes.
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Concord Country Club
Samuel Hoar
HelshER Fire Breaks Out Again at Heleher Barn
Fire department battled the Heleher barn ruins after a 6 45 Sunday fire call and later extinguished a chimney fire at Ralph Hemenway’s Fairhaven home at 2 30 Monday afternoon. No injuries or major damage were reported.
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Heleher
Ralph Hemenway
Fairhaven
Mrs Walcott Recital Draws Women From Adjacent Towns
An exceptionally close reception honored Mrs. George E. Walcott last Wednesday November 16 as she presented an interpretative reading of Masefield's King Cole at the residence of Mrs E G Weatherbee in Highlands. About 45 club women from nearby towns attended.
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George E. Walcott
Masefield
Es G. Weatherbee
Nighlands
Buick and Chevrolet Collide Near Central House
Early Sunday a Buick and a Chevrolet collided near the Central House on Elmst. Both drivers escaped injury and their cars were damaged and towed to Macone Bros. garage for repairs.
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Elmst
Macone Bros
See eo ee Bloomers for misses and ladies
Advertises a range of garments including cashmere wool silk and sateen for misses and ladies with emphasis on fashion items and fabric varieties.
Concord Junction News and Local Updates
Mrs John E Hangon buys a summer oceanfront home in Hull Mass Walter Akers sells his business to J Mandriok and takes possession last week A new fruit and confectionery shop opens from Bedt where Miss Louise Lyons plans to join a convent at Rockingham IN Louise Lyons returns home after surgery at Deaconess hospital operation successful friends wish speedy recovery Concord Mayors stage Believe Me Xantippe at Veterans building in Concord Prosper? event runs Thursday to Saturday proceeds go to James J Mansfield post American Legion Auxiliary
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John E. Hangon
Ocean Front
Hull
Mass
Walter Akers
J. Mandriok & Ae
Will
Rae Ae
Bedt
Itas
Louise Lyons
Rockingham
Deaconess Hospital
Concord Mayers
Veterans’ Building
Concord
James J. Mansfield Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Miss Leighton Given Ring At Surprise Farewell Party
Friends gathered Saturday at Mrs. Wayne Lawrence's home to bid Miss Marguerite Leighton farewell before her Monday departure for Florida. The event included games, music, and refreshments as she received a gift ring. She plans to join her parents in Zephyr Hill. A baby girl was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kelley at Deaconess Hospital. The mother and baby are healthy.
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Miss Leighton
Marguerite Leighton
Wayne Lawrence
Florida
Zephyr Hill
Flo
Edward Kelley
Deaconess
Miss Virginia Wilson Heads South for Florida Winter
Miss Virginia Wilson departed New York by boat with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hatch and Miss Marguerite Leigh ton for Jacksonville. She will ride to Tampa and remain for the winter, with plans to visit St. Petersburg later.
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Florida
Virginia Wilson
E. H. Hatch
Marguerite Leighton
New York
Jacksonville
Miss Wilson
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Annursnac Grange Elects Officers Friday Evening
Annursnac Grange will nominate and elect officers at Friday's meeting in the F O O F hall. A large attendance is expected and a lecturer will present a surprise entertaInment. Refreshments will be served. Also notices: Mr and Mrs Frank Himes moved into the Martin House on Main Street. rental available at 399 Main Street Concord for furnished housekeeping after 7 pm.
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Annursnac Grange
Frank @iimes
Martin
Weren Street
Edward McLeod and Son
Majestic the World's Largest Ship Docks in Boston
In Boston the Majestic the world's largest ship was docked in the mammoth dry dock. The White Star liner Majestic underwent the greatest shipyard operation ever in the United States with 200 painters 300 mechanics and 1050 crew members aboard. The 956 foot liner features turbine engines 100000 horsepower and can carry 4100 passengers. Includes private suites palm court and Pompeian swimming bath with a 24 knot speed.
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Majestic
Mammoth Dry Dock
Boston
Grea Naval
White Star
Majes
New England
Sndeean
Bostom
América
England
United States
Atlantic
Local Acton News: Community Members Move and Plan
Prof Skinner of Boston attends federation meeting. Susan Hagar entertaining Laas in Maine. Mr Chipman eye cataract surgery in Brookline hospital. Rev Fred McDonald to Worcester church start. West Acton fire company to Harvard for oyster supper and social. Acton selectmen and Chief William Naylor to attend.
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Skinner
Boston
Susan Hagar
Maine
Eat
Acton Firs Company
Chipman Teotivane
Brookline
Irs
Chipman
Haverhill
Fred McDonald
Westerly
R. 1
Worcester
Thomas Dewire
Lizzie Burroughs
Charles Beach
Wast
West Acton Fire Company
Harvard Fire Company
E Selectmen
Harvard
William Naylor
Maynard
Acton Selectmen
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Ooria Saea
Western Newspaper Union
Bbete
the Enterprise Office
Mechanic
Maribore, Mass
Maribore
Cancer
Sudbury
Acton
Bedford
Burt Cady
Great Britain
Epta
Pinstietis
Lloyd George
Wisconsin
Fullenton
Main St
Louis Peel
Reteerrery
Genvick
Ruby
Thoreau St
MR and Mrs Beek
Wen
Miss Buck's
Adv
Concord Junction
Main Street
Concordion
Southampton
France
Paris
Hamburg
Biba
F. Glickman’s Market
T.W. Leary
Mgr
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