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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
3
Petition seeks letters of administration for Margaret McCarthy of Maynard Massachusetts. Citations require heirs and next of kin to appear October 19 1917 at Cambridge Probate Court to show cause why administration should not be granted. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in the Maynard Enterprise and copies mailed to kin seven days before court.
Heirs next of kin and creditors are cited to appear in Middlesex County Probate Court at Cambridge on October 19 at noon for administration of Alfredo L Brooks late of Montevideo Uruguay deceased intestate. Eben C Brooks of New York petitions without surety on bond. publication in Maynard Enterprise required. Witness Charles J McIntire Es dated September 26, 1917.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites all interested in Frederick S Glines estate to appear October 19 1917 at 9 am in Cam. to show cause why administration should not be granted. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise with last issue at least one day before court. First Judge. Registrar.
Sergeant William P. Mavin of the 14th Engineers recounts weeks in France with heavy shelling, ruined towns, and dugouts. He notes constant anti aircraft fire, distant bombardments, and a Sunday mass for about 600 Allied soldiers amid harsh weather and scarce reading material.
Concorde branch of the American Fund for French wounded held a Saturday afternoon display in the vestry of First Parish church showing the making of surgical dressings for soldiers. American troops in France are being supplied by the fund. Afternoon tea was served.
A lengthy roll of names appears for advertised letters at the local post office including Robbins Chandler Frederic Church Ralph Holland James Jackson M H Seiler George Symonds James F Woods Horace Stearns Wiggin s Mrs Harry Abbott Mrs William Bibby Cecilia Blywyer Ann Delahanty P M Leavitt Stuart McLeod Mrs Charles Nowell Eunice Oberly and Mrs Charles Vinal.
A resident from this town attended the Lincoln Grange fair held in Lincoln town hall Friday afternoon and evening. An excellent exhibition showcased fruit vegetables poultry flowers household and fancy work.
The Middlesex school football team defeated St Mark's of Southboro 8 to 0 at Concord on Saturday. It marked the first Middlesex victory over St Mark's in 13 years.
A Concord Grange fair in the town hall drew strong attendance with autumn decor and contests. Charles P. Lamar and Frederick W. Taylor performed, a vegetable and fruit auction followed, and a lengthy prize list highlighted sections for apples, potatoes, cabbage, and assorted produce with multiple contributors and organizers named.
The Bedford Liberty Loan Committee urges purchase of a second Liberty bond issue at 4 percent interest with tax exemption up to $6000 per person. Installation plans include 2 percent or $2 per $100 on application, 18 percent at November 15 1917, 40 percent December 15 1917, and 40 percent January 15 1918. Bonds available at Mr Lyons store with delivery after full payment. Twenty four Bedford boys already in service, funds support their welfare. Committee members: Charles W. Jenks, D Lyons and Sherman G Rich.
Bedford friends grieved to hear of the death of Peter Gillooly of Billerica brother of Miss Elizabeth Gilhooly Hirst. Funeral services were held at St Michael's Church Bedford Saturday morning and the interment was at St Bernard's Cemetery Concord.
Charles W. O'Dowd has completed the town hall rear buildings project by the town's construction and repair department. The design and usefulness are praised by offices but objections arise from some prominent Bedford citizens regarding the location.
Selectmen and police crackdown on speeding drivers and cars with improper lights. Officers note names and license numbers, with no prosecutions yet, but a second offense will be brought to court. Authorities aim to protect pedestrians including children and anyone crossing streets.
Local 7th and 8th grade girls will attend cooking classes at the Congregational church kitchen and remain at school until 3 30 pm instead of 8 16. Other notes mention Liberty bonds drive, recoveries from accidents, weekend visits, home repairs, and community updates.
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