Concord Junction Whist Party and Political Meetings Recap
Concord lodge and Eastern Star events dominated the week with a whist party organized by Concord IOOF entertainment committee and a forthcoming Teddy or the Runaways play on Nov 6. The scene shifted to political rallies as Republicans and Progressives held cooperative tours and meetings fronted by speakers including Mulligan Pfeiffer Tufts Walker Magennis Osgood Hart and Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Lodge
C. O.F
Teddy
Association Hall
Eastern Star
Robinson
Clara Robinson
E. J. Beauregard
Commonwealth Ave
George
Whitney
Main St
Robert Wood
Winslow J. Damon
Florence Bowker
The
Christian Endeavor
Fitchburg
John B. Reilly
Patrick Muldoon
Leonard Cousins, Jr
J. J. O'Connor
Congress
Col. Skelton
Winthrop Fairbank
Harold W.chase
Adelbert Messer
Henry C. Mulligan
Immanuel Pfeiffer
Nathan Tufts
Joseph Walker
James P. Magennis
William N. Osgood
F. R. 8. Milden
Joseph S. Hart
Frank Pierce
Concord
Busy Week in Politics in Local Rallies
A flurry of political rallies swept the town over the past week as Democrats Republicans and Progressives stepped up campaigning. Major figures including Boston mayor James Curley headlined a Wednesday event boosting turnout and energizing local voters.
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James Curley
Boston
Tom” Reilty
Elm Place Couple Surprised at 10th Anniversary Shower
Sunday evening friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawton on Elm Place to fete their 10th wedding anniversary. A rain of aluminum utensils marked the surprise gifts as guests including Mrs. Thomas Ryan Mrs. Daniel Mayes Miss Mary Kelly Mrs Richard Keegan Mrs Julia Lynch Miss Mary Hayes Miss Eilen Hayes Miss Mary Ryan Miss Emma Ryan Miss McCarthy George Lynch Michael Lynch Fred Dyson and William Lynch joined the celebration.
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Fred Lawton
Elm Place
Mary Kelly
Richard Keegan
Julia Lynch
Mary Hayes
Eilen Hayes
Mary Ryan
Emma Ryan
Miss McCarthy
George Lynch
Michael Lynch
Fred Dyson
Willam
Lynch
Memorial church sale and plans for new pastor
The South Sudbury Memorial Congregational church women prep their annual sale and supper for Friday in the chapel with a forthcoming program. Rev. Hutchins from Connecticut is invited as regular pastor. villagers anticipate a favorable decision. Other notes mention electric lights, property improvements, and local visits.
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Ladies of Memorial (Congregational) Church
Hutchins
Connecticut
Memorial Church
R. H. Mall
James Tulis
E. Brown
Wanalancet
N. H
Eliot L. Fisher
the Ferncroft
Irving Seymour
Alfred Dansereau
Marlboro
Bell
West Townsend
Luck Family to Sail for England in November
Robert Luck and family plan to sail for England on November 3. William H. Thompson has returned from Leeds England arriving Thursday and shares many stories about wartime conditions. The Bedford Cooperative Corporation continues activities as details follow.
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Robert Luck
England
William H. Thompson
Leeds
Bedford Cooperative Corpora
Whit ney Reading Draws Full Bedford Hall
Edward M. Whitney presented the play Fortune Hunter as a monologue at Bedford town hall under United Workers Society auspices. The event drew a capacity crowd and raised about $50, with plans to invite Whitney back. The society thanks Bedford residents for their cooperation in making the reading a success.
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Edward M. Whitney
Town Hall
United Workers’ Society
Whitney
United Workers
Bedford
Mrs Nettie Drake Dies After Operation at Concord Hospital
Mrs Nettie Drake of Main Street died Monday afternoon at Concord hospital after an operation. Funeral from her home Wednesday afternoon. Interment at Shawsheen cemetery. She was 53 and left three children named Azel Ruth and Ethel. Reverend David C Torrey officiated.
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Nettie Drake
Main St
Concord Hospital
Shawsheen Cemetery
David C. Torrey
Drake
Azel
Ruth
Ethel
Republican Auto Tour Visits 13th Middlesex Area
The Republican party caravan arrived at 9 pm Friday in the 13th Middlesex district with 35 cars, a brass band, and supporters including Congressman Rogers Dr Pfeiffer Jr and Messrs Tufts Bills Kimball and Mulligan. An enthusiastic rally preceded a trip to Concord and Concord Junction before disbanding. A GOP rally is planned for Monday evening November 2 with Grafton D. Cushing and other notable attendees.
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Republican Auto Tour
Middlesex
Republic Team
Rogers
Dr. Pfeiffer, Jr
Tufts
Bills
Kimball
Judge Mulligan
Concord
Concord Junction
Tow Hall
Grafton D. Cushing
Progressive and Democratic rallies set for town hall
A town hall rally schedule notes a Progressive event on Saturday evening focusing on woman suffrage and national prohibition and a Democratic rally on Thursday evening once details are arranged. Rep Pfeiffer faces Hart and Fairbanks in a tight district race as supporters push toward victory. Bedford listeners will hear Pfeiffer and rivals next week. An advertisement promotes Mandel Limousine in Chicago as a money making opportunity for a man to sell the new car accessory.
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Rep. Pfeiffer
Mandel ‘Limousine Cg
Congress St
Chicago
On the Road to Intemperance in Divorce Case
Testimony in a Court shows a husband from a divorce drank eight or nine whiskies every morning and about thirty more before bed. It notes such habits often lead to intemperance before realization.
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Philadelphia Ledger
All Over Romance Steals Away In Wanderer’s Gaze
A judge notes that a man can see his wife resembles other women yet feel nothing wrong as the spark of romance fades, marking the end of a relationship. The observation captures a moment of disillusionment in marital affection.
Daily The true past or goodness realized
A brief note reflects on truth, time, and virtue. The line suggests philosophical meditation on past deeds and moral insight shaping present understanding.
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E. Otis
Maribel
Jessie Fairbrother
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Ki B. Chapman
Libby
Ambler
Augusta
W. B. Miles
Tion
Spring Rd. Crossing
Corporation
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