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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
3
In Concord Massachusetts Edward Surette notes a tale of Andula a poor man who cannot display Patriot fervor. He secretly paints a red white and blue cart and horse to ride through town to show his love for America, earning respect without funds.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and creditors to show cause why Samuel A Christie should be granted letters of administration for Frederick E Glines of Acton without bond. Court in Cambridge October 19 1917 at 9 am. publish weekly notices in Acton Enterprise for three weeks. Register M Esty acknowledges.
The Liberty bond committee hosted a Saturday banquet at the Colonial Inn with about 60 attendees. President Prescott Keyes acted as toastmaster after a 7 PM dinner, with many speakers urging support for Liberty bonds and a hearty sendoff for Capt. M. J. Dee bound for France.
Cardinal O Connell transferred two curates last week. Rev Denis J Lynch from St Bernard s Concord to St Leos Dorchester and Rev Henry J Ryan from St Anthonys Concord to St Bernard s here. Lynch s departure draws Concord friends.
A. O. U. W. Harmony lodge No. 14 held a Thursday evening session in its lodge rooms. District Deputy Thomas J. Birmingham and a suite from Waltham paid an official visit. After business a social hour and a smoke talk followed.
The first meeting of Old Concord chapter D A R will be at the Chapter House on Saturday October 18 from 3 to 6 oclock. A reception will honor the new regent Mrs Orrin S Fowler with Mrs George M Baker hosting. State officers and nearby regents will attend.
Organized 1908 Monument Square. 10:45 Lesson and sermon. Sunday 7:45 testimonial and experience meeting. Wednesday evening. Free Reading Room open daily except Sundays and holidays from 2 to 6 pm. The public always welcome.
Six men from the plant division including Maynard Concord and West Acton have left to serve in the armed forces. Surnames Wright McWilliams Mixer Hammon Crown Mahoney appear in various units and assignments from Concord Westfield Ayer Whitine Silver and Harvard radio school. Employees honor their service and express enthusiasm for military life.
Rally day at the Methodist Episcopal Church outlined the season's work. Miss Dorothy Naylor gave a welcome address, praising attendees and detailing duties for children. The autumn decor and program featured scripture, prayers, recitations, songs, and musical offerings by church members.
Rev. Frederick N. Rutan presides at Concord for the Wo man’s Board of Missions golden anniversary. Women’s Benevolent Society represented by Mrs. Helen Curtis and Mrs. Charlotte Rutan. Week events include a midweek service, vestry sale, chapel entertainment, Junior rally trip to South Acton, and a union service with Dr Kneeland’s illustrated talk on The Lord’s Day League. The Middlesex union of churches holds its autumn conference with morning and afternoon sessions.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Congregational church will conduct an apron, food and candy sale at the church vestry Thursday evening starting at 6 30. A three act drama titled Out of Town will follow, replacing the regular annual fair.
At the M. E. Church a trio led by Elmer Cook Ralph Jones and Lindsey Smith sang Whispering Hope with Mrs Elsie Parmenter Howard on piano. Attendees included visitors from the Home for Aged Women in Concord who showed strong interest.
The Board of Selectmen will meet every Wednesday at 7pm in Creighton’s Block to conduct business. All applications and complaints must be presented at that time or sent by letter to the secretary. Frank Binks and H. B. Morse, secretaries, sign the notice.
Open air plans moved indoors to Colonial hall due to rain as national army volunteers depart. President A J Coughlan presided while Rev John J McHugh and Rev Charles F Parsons spoke. Red Cross Comfort kits prepared by Maynard branch will be available through Mrs William Litchfield and helpers for Maynard men. Ayer celebration planned for Columbus Day or near there if arrangements permit. Local businesses closed during exercises as autos lined up for departure.
The seventh annual National Band concert was held at Alku Temperance Hall with the largest audience yet. Attendance was affected by an accident to a Swann family member, preventing their participation. The program included band selections, speeches, poems, and various solo and delegate remarks from local communities and national band members. Hugo Kajander awarded Vaillo Pekkala a silver plated cornet, honoring charter members.
Concord Junction mourns John H. Flynn 61 who died October 2 at his sister’s home. For 24 years he tended the Commonwealth ave crossing, praised for his cheerful manner and devotion. Funeral held at Help of Christians church with high mass. burial in St Bridget’s cemetery Maynard.
Waino Kauppi, the boy cornetist, ends a weeklong Rhode Island Connecticut and New York trip with McEnellys Orchestra of Springfield. He concludes a most successful season with the group at Riverside Park a fashionable resort near Springfield.
Mr and Mrs William C Strout and others visited the Maynard boys in Ayer on Sunday. Funeral services were held at St Bridget s church for the infant of John Wasuik. Peter Lund left Assabet mills to work on Red Acre Farm Stow. Rev Louis Dethiefs of Medford to preach at First Parish Meeting House Oct 14. Several townsfolk attend Brockton event and Mohawk Trail trip to Albany. Socialist campaign to start soon under propaganda committee. Mrs Sid Coulter and children guests of Captain Coulter s parents in East Street. Lieut Fred Carlton USN has a service flag at Mrs Edward Carlton s Summer Street home. Odd Fellows lodge initiatory degree held with more planned next week.
The townspeople mourn John H Flynn known as Jack for his long service guarding a dangerous Commonwealth avenue crossing. Despite a disabling accident he remained sharp witted and diligent. Parents and teachers praised his care of school children and donated flowers in gratitude.
The Men's Club of Union Church hosts Rally Night on Monday evening October 15 at the church. Supper at 6:30 followed by an address by Rev. Wm. F. Dusseault, former chaplain of the 6th Regiment. Dusseault is a familiar guest with singing and entertainment planned to attract a large crowd.
Miss Nellie Colby joins Strathmore mill staff. Mrs. Byron Russell and Mrs. John McAvin visited friends in town. Mr. and Mrs A H Willis celebrate a baby girl born Friday. Mrs. B F Howe returned from a three week visit at Point Shirley. Miss E H Marshall of Waltham stayed with Mrs. Wm Wright. Mrs S G Pratt returned from visit with her daughter in West Roxbury. Lee Merck left as driver for Freeman Robbins and enlisted in the British Canadian infantry. David Drysdale becomes driver for the team. A prior misstatement about W S Leland retiring from the Reformatory is corrected. Misses Sadie and Mary Boylan visiting their father James Boylan. they will spend winter in Farmington Connecticut.
The Second Liberty Campaign has begun with calls to back up the men on the firing line. A national band promotes the front page push, urging support for the war effort and unity nationwide.
The annual first meeting was held in the church vestry this afternoon with a talk by John Clair Minot on The Story of the Youths Companion. Future programs include Dr. Grenfell on The Labrador, Red Cross in War, and landscape art lectures, with several social hostesses and a May food sale.
Middlesex Probate Court approves sale of Lydia A. Houghton estate real property in Acton to pay debts and admin charges. Administrator Octavus A. Knowlton cited to show cause at Bridge in the county on October 25, 1917. Publication required in Acton Enterprise for three weeks.
Notice to heirs and creditors that a petition for administration of the estate of Anden Parlersuc also called Anden Panasiukowa, late of Acton, is filed in Middlesex Probate Court. The hearing is set for October 29, 1917 at 9:00 AM in Cambridge to show cause why administration should not be granted. Public notice is required to be published weekly in the Acton Enterprise for three weeks.
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