Funeral for Leon Castrilli Held at Concord Church
Funeral services were held Saturday for Leon Castrilli who died Thursday after a pneumonia illness at his Damon Street home. Burial followed at St Bernard's Cemetery. A delegation from Assabet Aerie of Wagles attended. Castrilli had long worked as a sand bank foreman for Timothy Regan of Boston and lately on State road repairs. He leaves his wife a daughter in Malden and two sons in town and Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo ‘Castrilli
Damon St
Help of ‘Christians Church
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Concord
Assabet Aerie of
Wagles
Hagles
Castrillis
Timothy Regan
Boston
Westvale
Malden
Lawrence
Beeswax Fixes Cracks in Furniture
Cracks in wood furniture can be filled with beeswax. Soften the wax like putty and press into the cracks, smoothing with a steel knife. Sand the surrounding wood and work the wax in. This yields a wood color match and hides cracks after varnish. Wax dries less crack-prone than putty.
Local notices report illness and deaths amid flu epidemic
Miss Jennie Durkee, Butler, and several others were ill with influenza. Camp Devens staged air traffic seen by Boxboro residents. Miss Lois Moore and Pauline infected, both recovering. George Lovelace dies of pneumonia. Private Charles Penney buried at Stow. church services halted by health board. Liberty loan parade and war relief events canceled. community urged individual purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Durkee
Butler
inflienya,Corp
Walter Peterson
Camp Devens
Helen Reed
Thomas Newsham
W. B. Holt
Maynard
Kelley
Martha Houghton
Fred J. Pierce
Ruth Pierce
Worcester
Li Pierce
H. L. Haynes
John Littlefield
Boston
Waldo Littlefield
Geo. H. Reed
George Lovelace
Boxboro
Pneumon
Leland Campbell
Charles Dudley
James French
Tasker
Universalist
Baptist
St. Elizabeth’s Church
G . R. Hall
I. C. C. F. Hall
Board of Health
B. A. King
Charles Penney
Stow
Camp Dix
John
Snyder
Camp Thomas boys plan return home after successful season
After a very successful season the Camp Thomas boys are planning to go back to their homes Friday. Miss Florence Paine has gone to Ayer as a Red Cross nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Thomas
Florence
Paine
Ayer
Red Cross
Concord Men Commissioned as Army and Navy Officers
Word has been received of two Concord young men commissioned. Samuel G. Kent graduates the Newport R. I. training school for officers with rank of ensign in the navy. W. B. Bartlett of 28 Monument street is named first lieutenant in the U S army medical corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Army
Navy
Samuel G. Kent
Naval District
Newport
R. L
W. B. Bartlett
Monument St
Medical Corps
U. S. Army
Petition for letter of administration in Haynes estate
The Probate Court at Cambridge Middlesex hears a petition to grant Abbie J. Haynes letters of administration for Daniel E B Haynes of Bedford. The citation requires public notice in The Newt Occurrence for three weeks starting October 9, 1918, with appearance on October 28, 1918 at nine in the forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel EB
Haynes
Bedford
Erbas
Middlesex
Cambridge
Tsa
Death of Concord resident Daniel J McKennon pneumonia
Daniel J McKennon 34 a longtime Concord resident dies from pneumonia at Deaconess hospital. He lived on Belknap Street and worked as a livery driver for McManus Bros. Funeral services are planned for Sunday in May with burial in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. McKennon
Concord
Pene
Tetala
McKennon
Bélknapst
McManus ‘Bros.’ Ag
New Concord Enterprise Names Local Reporter
Joseph Dee a post office clerk becomes the new Concord Enterprise reporter. Dee is well known and will publish news items from soldiers mail and other sources. John W. Raymond resigns as reporter due to other business pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dee
Hentone St
Concord Enterprise
Card of Thanks for support after great sorrow
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers and support during our time of sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Swanson and Family express appreciation to all who helped us through this difficult period. Box Oct Petar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces
Carl A. Swanson
Barley Ancient Cultivated Food Found in Stone Age
Barley once a wild grass from western Asia is believed to be among the oldest cultivated vegetable foods. Archaeologists point to prehistoric Switzerland as a site where barley remains date back to the Stone Age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Switzerland
Goatee Debate Interrupted Barber Shop Talk
A humorous fragment from a Chicago piece, where a fat, good-natured barber debates beards and goatees mid haircut. The speaker quips about preferring a whipping to a shave and notes stopping when shavin's good, capturing lively street dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bedford Church Closings and Local Omnibus News
No church services were held Sunday due to an influenza epidemic. Schools to reopen Monday Oct 14. Gerald Munroe, former press agent, slowly convalesces. Edna Tubman visited Hartford residents. Buy Liberty Bonds to aid Bedford. Francis Peabody Magoun of Cambridge receives $25 000 from late Frank B. Peabody’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Munroe
American Express
Edna Tubman
East Milton
John Bowers
Hartford St
Bedford
Francis Peabody Magoun
Cambridge
Frank B. Peabody
Magoun
Bedford Boy Honored in France for War Service
A Bedford native formerly with Co I of the 6th Regiment of Concord is honored in France. In a Sept 1 letter to his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Sullivan of Springs Rd he reports his head wound has healed after five weeks in hospital and he now serves as an instructor in the 3rd Provo Replacement Co near Bordeaux. He notes a pretty hill town camp near Paris and that he has earned one wound stripe and two service stripes for overseas service after leaving Camp Bartlett in 1917 with Co D of the 104th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Co.i
6Th Regiment of Concord
France
Fred Sullivan
Springs Rd
Fred
Martie
3Rd. Provo Replacement Co
Bordeaux
Paris
Sergt
Sullivan
Bartlett
Westfield
104Th
Local Man Finds Potato Resembling Kaiser in Field
Henry H Qua of this town reports a potato unearthed on Springs road that appears to resemble the Kaiser. The tuber shows a small necked potato attached to a larger one, forming an elongated head and broad shoulders, creating a striking likeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Qua
Kaiser
Springs Rd
Washing and Ironing at Home Service Offered
Mrs. Christian Knudsen advertises washing and ironing work done at home on South Street in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Knudsen
South St
Bedford
Ady
Fourth Liberty Loan drive sign towers on treasury front
Report notes the loan progress at 30.73 dollars and describes a tall sign near the treasury building. The sign marked the campaign’s effectiveness and reflected the nation’s wartime fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Treasury
Highland Proclamation Bréchantation Novelty
Fragmentary 18th century sounding proclamation text appears garbled. It references a time free, a lordship, and non specific persons, with incomplete phrases and unclear conditionals. No identifiable dates, places, or named entities are clearly recoverable.
The Pipe of Peace and a Corncob Pine Riddle
A fragment recalls a humorous line about a corncob pine and a peevish husband, hinting at a lighthearted domestic joke from a bygone era. The excerpt showcases a playful tone and domestic vignette.
Fair Food Prices Prompt Consumer Concerns
A fragment notes discussion of consumer food prices with a reference to 1.60 to 1.70 per four percent barrel bag, indicating debate over value and cost. The readable text is limited and lacks full context or clear events.
Local Labor Moves and Family News Roundup
E. L. White returns to Hall Bros. Co. factory. Mrs. Brown cares for John Kempton at home. Mrs. Lilla M Sheppard of Lowell visits sister Mrs. C. E. Holt. J. A. Goding resumes work at H. Mead & Co. after two weeks illness. Mrs. C. J. Holton recovers from influenza. Wilbur Blume improves after serious illness. Charles Priest ends work for Fred S. Whitcomb and moves with family to the Sargent house. Miss Helen Knowlton and Ruth Gottld travel to South Carolina to settle near Camp Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. White
Hall Bros. Co
Brown
John Kempton
Lilla M.sheppard
Lowell
C. E. Holt
J. A. Goding
H. Mead & Co
George Blume
Charles Priest
Fred S. Whitcomb
Sargent House
Helen Knowlton
Ruth Gottld
South Carolina
Camp Jackson
Married Oct 5 Irma Brown Weds David Rosen in Dorchester
Irma F E Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Lee of West Acton married David E Rosen of Dorchester at the parents home. Ceremony by Rev Luther Morris in simple wartime setting. Afterward light refreshments. couple plan to live in Dorchester home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Brown
David Rosen
Dorchester
Irms
FE. Brown
Martin Lee
West Acton
David E. Rosen
Ema
Luther Morris
Bradford
Acton Public Schools
Acton High School
Brummer Grammar School
High School of Commerce
Emerson College of Oratory
College of Business Administration
Boston University
Bosto
Rogen
Committed death by own action Friday-Body Found in Grain
Aldo Littlefield well known in the community was found dead by shooting in his gan room at the hen house Friday noon. The medical examiner Dr. Walcott of Concord ruled the death a self inflicted act. Littlefield had been in ill health the past two months and had been a hero for years due to his carriage top dressing business. He was born in Wells Maine 77 years ago and had lived here over 40 years. His wife Helen Witherall died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldo Littlefield
Mortiras
Dr.Walcott
Concord
Mrr. Littlefield
Wells
Helen Witherall
Little Id
Longtime local trader and poultryman John Littlefield dies
The obituary notes a former Civil War 90 day veteran and 300 hen poultry operator. Survived by brother Albert of Boxboro and sister Susie Littlefield. Funeral at home with Rev. L G Morris officiating. Interment in Mt Hope cemetery family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Morris
Jmr. Littlefield
Albert
Boxboro
Susie Littlefield
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Died of influenza in Boxboro youth Carl Swanson
Carl Swanson aged 22 of Boxboro, son of Mr and Mrs C A Swanson, recently left for Camp Ethan Allen Brattleboro VT. He died suddenly of pneumonia before his father could reach him. Burial followed at the Boxboro cemetery with Rev C La Pierce officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Swanson
Boxboro
C. A. Swanson
Ethan Allen
Brattleboro
Ruth Harrington and John G Gilchrist Wed in Lunenburg
Announcing the marriage of Miss Ruth Harrington of Lunenburg to John G Gilchrist at the bride's home on Oct 2. The couple spent the weekend with Frank Mansir and the groom departs this week for a camp in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Harrington
Lunenburg
John G. Gilchrist
Frank Mansir
Northboro records first victim as epidemic blooms
Marion Daniels Moore wife of Ernest Moore died at her Church Street home after a week of sickness described as a strain outbreak. She was active in music and local groups Woman's and Grange. She leaves father mother and brother Lester B. Moore mourns. The Liberty loan parade mass meeting and war relief train in Concord are canceled due to the epidemic prompting a push for individual buying without solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Palme
Concord
Northboro
Marion (Daniels
Ernest Moore
Church
Northboro High School
Woman's
The
Grange
Lester B
Hudson Area News Briefs and Local Shifts
John J. McCarthy becomes a permanent fire station member. Samuel King is fined 5 by Judge Morris for driving without a license. Malcolm H. Googins moves from Concord Junction to Hudson with a Florence Street house. Henry E. Boyd resumes serving at his lunch room cart after losing Hudson House help. Miss Margaret Curley remains out of danger after serious illness. H Harding Hale closes his Savings Bank Building office to work in the War Risk Insurance bureau in Washington. Lieut George W. Fuller returns to New York to command hundreds of men in the quartermaster corps. John J. Noon is back in Worcester jail after escape, arrested on Warner Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Harding Hale
Savings Bank
Washington
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Temporary hospital to open in Blossom mansion on Washington
A board plans a 20 bed temporary hospital in the vacant Blossom mansion on Washington street. Miss M Gertende Martin, former Hudson district nurse and now district health officer under Dr Finne fon, will supervise. Arrived yesterday with three, no Hudson deaths since Saturday. many grippe cases need proper care that only a hospital and trained nurses can provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blossom Mansion
Washington St
Married Monday in a Boston area ceremony
Deere and partner wed Monday with Rev. Fr. James Me Doran officiating. Best man Vincent Cara and bridesmaid Miss Irene Fish attended. Bride wore satin gown and matching hat. After the ceremony the party traveled to Worcester for dinner, then began a wedding trip. they will reside at 47 Cherry Street.
Equipment Exhibit Showcases Army Gear at Camp Devens
Carlton B Wheeler displays a complete soldier’s kit from private to commanding officer at Camp Devens. The exhibit includes field stoves, uniforms, shoulder straps, and insignias, illustrating the equipment used across ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Wheeler
Camp Devens
Railway for Gunpowder Only Reported in Western State
A Western state uses a narrow gauge railway solely to move gunpowder from magazines to the arsenal. Trains are designed with supports and wagons larger than typical delivery wagons, built for the purpose of military ordnance transport amid curiosity and concern.
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A. J. Haynes
Crawford
A. T. Haynes , CO
Main St
Mass
A. T. Haynes & CO
Maynard, Mass
Crescent Ave
Howard Hamblen, M. D
Maynard Block
Maynard Upholstery CO
ANITE
Waynard
Board of Selectmen
Frank
Binks
Morse
Albert Smith
Garland
Sfrout
CONCORD ST., _ MAYNARD
Notich
Louise Sugarman
County of Middlesex
Pyaeee
Fannie E. Davis
Maynard Deveren
Meesersons
Sit Rt
Mary R. Edwards
128Th Street
New York
Concord Junction
Leonardo Castrilli
Simpson
Silas Peirce & Cowite
Framingham
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex, Ee. Yrobath Court
F. M. Esty
Teeee
Vas
Eeeetreas
A. Ae
California
Ceeeeseseees
Lima
Alaska
Wade
CHO Liven Ee Sven Eds Bma
Aces Esknsstersass
Een Ween Alen
6Th Regiment
Isaac Davis
Acton Lodge
C. la Pierce
Baptist Church
Hudson
John J. McCarthy
Samuel King
Morris
Malcolm’ H. Googins
Henry EH. Boyd
Hudson House
Margaret Curley
George W. Fuller
Quartermaster’s Department
John J
Warner St
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