Local Notes On Residents and Health Updates
A Concord Junction column notes residents and visitors, including Rembrandt Wilson ill with pneumonia at home, Mrs Wilson ill at Deaconess Hospital, and Thomas Williams returning home. It mentions Mildred Gerrity visiting Lawrence, Randall Woodworth leaving for Georgia for U S service, and Alfred Jones resuming duties after surgery. Also reports Lieut Harold Shepard on furlough, use of Anursnack hotel for influenza overflow, and improving conditions for Mrs Edward McClellan and Mrs David Sheehan after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yensin
Jeay Wainwright
Concord
Rembrandt Wilson
Jocal Expressman
Wilson
Deaconess
Thomas ‘Williams
Tiss
Mildred’ Gerrity
Lawrence
Randall Woodworth
Oglethorpe
U.S. Medical Department
Fred Waite
Kenneth
Washington
D. C
Alfred Jones
The
Whitney Coal & Grain Co
Harold B. Shepard
Engs. Forestry Regt
Camp Humphrey
Herbert Shepard
Spein
Anursnack
Edward McClellan
Oneyr
Homer Alten
Northeastern College
David Sheehan
Deaconess Hospital
She
Wedding in White Mountains Ends with Church Mass
Miss Loulee Christian daughter of Joseph D Pose Goma and Walter Comeau brother of the groom as best man attended the ceremony at Help of Christians church. Rev M Kiley officiated the nine o'clock mass. The bride wore a veil and lilies of the valley and carried white bride roses. Miss Mil pred elacen sister of the groom wore blue taffeta with silver lace and carried pink roses. After mass the couple hosted a breakfast at the bride’s home and planned a honeymoon trip. They will reside with the bride’s parents until the Allen Chair Co. job location. The couple’s popularity yielded many gifts in cut glass silverware and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loulee
Christian
Joseph
Goma
Help of Christians Church
M. Kiley
Milpred Elacen
Walter Comeau
Littleton
N. Haan
Church St
Allen Chair Co
Brno
Enrolment for Army Training at Boston College Nears
Enlisted students Gerrity and John D Mecht may join Army Training at Boston College as big corps sign on. They expect opening date this week with strict military discipline and equipment training. Courses cover ages 19 to 20 years and include officers’ training while younger recruits receive basic instruction.
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Ares
Gerrity
John” D. Mecht
Army
Boston College
U. S. Army
Sanrcoaar
Solemn Mass Held For Late Rev Daniel W In Former Pastor
A solemn high Mass of requiem was offered Saturday morning at 8 o'clock for the late Rev Daniel W In former pastor of Help of church. The service was attended by a large number of parishioners, with celebrant Monsignor Kiley assisted by Father McLacenas and Father Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Win
Help of Church
Untitled Concord Junction News Notes and Poems
Local notes report visitors, family moves, illnesses, and job changes among Concord Junction residents. Also included is a wartime poem praising American troops and a call to victory as Allied forces advance toward Berlin.
Narrow Escape After Harvard Car Crash At Dead Man's Curve
An auto owned by A W Ruzzle and driven by George Cole overturned on Dead Man's Curve in Harvard. Passengers George Hefty Ernest Ingham Alfred Isner Roy Kay and Robert Kay escaped with minor injuries. Isner dislocated a thumb Kay injured both legs and burned from splashed radiator water while the car was damaged and towed to a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
A.W. Ruzzle
George Cole
George Hefty
Ernest Ingham
Alfred Isner
Roy
Robert Kay
Riobert Kay
Pvt Russell Parsons Home On Weekend Leave
Pvt. Russell Parsons was home over Sunday from Camp Devens for a weekend leave.
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Pvt
Russell Parsons
Camp Devens
Food Facts cottage aids Liberty Bond drive by scouts
Concord Scouts secured the Food Facts cottage at Li ely Green to sell Fighting Fourth Liberty Bonds in the drive's final week. Two scouts man the booth daily 9 am to 9 pm. Forrest Whitney and Donald Wood lead sales with about $6,000 by Monday evening. Wood has 15 bonds. Scout Lovell underwent appendicitis surgery Monday with a successful outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liely Green
Concord
John M. Keyes
Forrest Whitney
Donald Wood
Wood
Scout Lovell
Concord Bond Subscriptions Amid Stated Shortfall
Concord residents have purchased about 24/350ths of the fourth issue bonds, barely 55 percent of the allotment. At least a dozen well off individuals have not bought any bonds. As of now 1273 buyers are recorded, raising the question whether Concord will oversubscribe next Saturday and whether each citizen has done all they should.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Community notes on confined residents and epidemic
Bedford residents report several illnesses and recoveries including Harry Tuttle under home confinement with influenza like symptoms. Patrick McBreen returns home after two weeks of influenza. Miss Ruth Raymond plans a Cleveland visit and Miss Evelyn Monson recovers from appendectomy. State Guard events and Boston activities postponed due to influenza. Boston College and ROTC openings delayed. Mrs Mildred Pope Moore reports safe France arrival and good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tuttle
Bedford St
Tooth
Cleveland
Evelyn’ Monson
Massachusetts State Guard
State Armory
Boston College
Mildred
Pope Moore
Benj. Pope
France
Death of Lulu Mabel Green in Com monwealth Ave
Mrs Lulu Mabel Green wife of Private Harley Green died at home from pneumonia after influenza at 19. She had lived in town only a few months and won friends with her quiet manner. The body was taken to Orleans Vermont for funeral services and interment. The husband and relatives mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Sadie Boylan
Fisher's Island
N. Y
James Boylan
J. Dwinell
Main ‘St
W. A. Wright
H. ©. Shepard
Waltham
Rodney Pratt
Frank Wright
Orleans
W. S. Green
David Drysdale
Freeman Robbins
Boston Harness Co
Camp Thomas
James Maguire
Utica
Shirley
Lulu Mabell Green
Harley Green
Commonwealth Ave
Green
Death of Miss Cynthia A Hall Resident of This Town
Miss Cynthia A Hall aged 80 died at the Home for Aged Women on Walden Street. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Pletiah Hall of Western born Lowell August 13 1834. Services were held Tuesday October 15 at 2 30 p m Rev Loren B MacDonald officiating Interment at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia A. Hall
Walden St
Wilss Hall
Pletiah Hall
Westorn
Lowell
Loren B MacDonald
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Gasoline Card System Earns Approval for Sundays Rides
Herbert Vialle of Torrey & Vialle supports a card system to distribute gasoline, enabling working men to enjoy Sunday leisure rides with their families. He endorsed the plan as soon as the idea of gasoline free Sundays was raised, and urged equal access for all workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Vialle
Torrey & Vialle
Vialie
Union Church Hopes to Resume Services Next Sunday
The Union Church aims to reopen public services if conditions permit after three weeks of closings due to the epidemic. If reopenings are advised against, parishioners are urged to pray at home with memorized scripture references posted on the church bulletin board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
State Emergency Health’ Committee
Iit
Fair Postponed To November 1 Auction For War Funds
The Concord Grange fair and exhibition of fruit and vegetables is postponed to Friday November 1. Auctions of the exhibited fruit and vegetables will start at 9 15 with all proceeds donated to war activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Grange
War Activites
Illness of Corp Edward P Kelley and Classified Sale
Word has been received that Corp Edward P Kelley of Co L 89th Inf Camp Sévier S C is severely ill with influenza. His friends wish him a speedy recovery. For sale include a range an oil stove a baby carriage a sulky and tender about 1500 ft lumber. C A Davis 40 Hubbard St Concord Mass.
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Corp
Edward P. Kelley
Co. L. 89 Inf
Sévier
S. C
C. A. Davis
Hubbard St
Concord
Mass
John V. Ropes Buys Word Touring Car in Salem Week
John V. Ropes of Salem purchased a Word touring car from Torrey & Viale during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Ropes
Salem
Word
Torrey & Viale
Lost Book Notice From Middlesex Institution for Savings
Notice announces loss of book number 23865 and stops payment. Issued by Charles E. Brown treas of Middlesex Institution for Savings in Concord dated October 16, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Charles E. Brown
Treas
Concord
General Housework Maid Wanted in Concord Mass
Family of three, infant child seeks strong healthy young woman for plain cooking washing ironing. House has modern improvements. Sundays off and one hour each afternoon. Wages eight dollars to start with raise if satisfactory. Call or address Mrs K Verheyden 70 Monument St Concord Mass.
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K. Verheyden
Monument St
Concord
Mass
Francois Ethey Dox
St. Concord
Nurse Polly Dumaine Defends Prisoners in War Letter
Polly Dumaine, a French nurse, writes to her mother describing German prisoners and criticizing Allied treatment. She notes brutal wounds, Canadian captors, and grim impressions of enemy soldiers while contrasting pacifist ideals with the harsh realities of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Dumaine
France
8. C. Dumaine
church services listed for the week with two pastors
Rev George A Tewksbury leads Sunday morning at 10 45 with Johns Vision of the Conquering Christ and evening at 7 00 the second half of Fosdicks The Challenge of the Present Crisis Force of Reconciled with Love. Midweek meeting Friday 7 45. Scandinavian services led by Rev A O Huseby Wednesday and Sunday at 8. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Tewksbury
A. O. Huseby
Influenza Epidemic Shows Slight Decrease in Concord
Reports from the Board of Health in Concord note a easing in the outbreak that has swept the nation for three weeks. About 350 to 400 cases are tallied with roughly 1 percent fatality and 25 deaths. late week counts show 21 new cases on Friday and nine on Saturday, with a drop since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health Office
Concord
Advertised Letters At Local Post Office Names
List of advertised letters including Guy H. Cutler W H Emery Mrs Celia L Anthony Mrs Philip Chase Mrs Watson Higgins Mrs Gosie Huard Miss Mabel M Jewett Mrs A B Little Mrs Julia O Leary Miss Marion Taylor Mrs William W Wilson J William Byron Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy H. Cutler
W. H. Emery
Celia L. Anthony
Philip Chase
Watson Higgins
Gosie Huard
Mabel M. Jewett
A. B. Little
Julia O’leary
Marion Taylor
William W. Wilson
J. William Byron
Postmas'er
Red Cross Volunteers Aid in Influenza Epidemic
Due to influenza the Red Cross faced delays in supplies and staffing. Concord Branch answered a Sunday call with 90 members distributing gauze masks for attendees of influenza cases. Masks and nursing aids are kept at the local apothecary. Mrs Charles K Darling coordinates volunteers for day or night nursing or housework and provides protective gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Red Cross
Maynard Coal Shortage Triggers Appeals in Concord
The Fuel Committee of Concord reports a flood of requests from Maynard residents seeking coal as the town faces a severe shortage and must prioritize allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuel Committee of Concord
Maynard
Concord Boy Wins Distinguished Service Cross
Sergt Charles B Johnson of Concord is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism on July 19 near Steakney. Under shell fire his battery position endured blasts as an ammunition dump was hit. He stayed amid the fires and explosions, put out three fires, and helped bring wounded to shelter.
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Charles B. Johnson
Hill2
Dury Rd
Concord
Berkley ‘Johnson
101St Field Artillery
A.1s. F
Sergt
Johnson
Cattle sales and household job ads listed for Stow Manchester and Watertown
Classified notes by Otis H. Forbush announce cattle sales in Stow on Oct 25, household goods in Manchester on Oct 30 31 Nov 1, and cattle and horses at Watertown on Nov 4. Also ads seek maids in Concord and Sudbury mass with varied wages and schedules, requesting references.
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Otis H. Forbush
Stow
Manchester
N. H
Watertown
Enterprise
Adv
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