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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary text shows a register entry with M HSTY as the registrar and Thomas H as attorney for a case identified by 031-n7-14. The readable portion provides minimal actionable details and no clear action or deadline.
F. M. BSTY registers, Maurice McWalter attorney for petitioner, in Contord Massachusetts 030-n7-14 matter.
Isaac Oberg has been appointed administrator of the estate of Frank Prantilla late of Maynard Middlesex County deceased intestate. He has given bond as required. Creditors and persons indebted to the estate must present claims or make payment to Isaac Oberg at Wilson Juggins Murphy 908 Gears Building Boston by October 24 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Ed administrator of the estate of Grace I Rawits late of Acton Middlesex County deceased intestate has taken upon himself the trust by bond as the law directs All persons having claims upon the estate are required to exhibit them and all persons indebted to the estate are called upon to make payments to William Rawitser administrator
The Maynard Friendly Society of St George’s church held a Hallowe’en party in the parish hall with lanterns black cats and eerie décor. The event featured a “den of horror” storytelling games apple bobbing and vocal duets by local girls. Prizes went to David Caldwell and Dorothy Astwood. committee members included Mrs Inez Andrews and several named helpers.
A one cent tax on each 200 express charge or fraction thereof goes into effect Thursday November 1. Express companies collect and are held responsible for the tax with government accounting oversight. Every package in express hands on Navy Street is subject, even if it has rested in local offices.
The Maynard Coal committee met in conference with local coal dealers Thursday evening. A report on the local situation requested by U. S. Fuel Administrator Garfield will be forwarded to that official. Committee members are Joshua Naylor, chairman, James J. Ledgard and Thomas Breck.
Miss Elizabeth Hunt of Parker Street suffered a severe puncture wound to her right leg in a drawing room accident at the Assabet Mills on Thursday when a machine part broke and struck her. Dr Mortimer Paine attended and treated the injury as the chair she sat on was demolished by the impact.
Edward Fowler formerly of this town and now with the engineers corps at Ayer visited friends over the weekend. He spoke to listeners about trench digging and bridge building and shared stories of camp life.
The Twilight club entertained 40 members and guests at a Hallowe'en party held at its club house on Lake Boon. The program featured vocal and instrumental music, followed by dancing. A turkey supper was served at midnight by a caterer. Guests came from Boston Waltham Worcester and Marlboro.
Public sale of a Lincoln property described in a 1914 mortgage to Harold Cousins. The Middlesex Institution for Savings holds the mortgage, sale to occur November 22, 1917, at 3 PM, with a $100 cash payment required.
Rev Charles F Parsons addressed the group on Prohibition in Massachusetts and the 1917 18 program was planned. Officers elected include Mrs Howard Wilson president and Mrs Amory Maynard vice president along with several department heads. A social hour followed with refreshments.
The Sunday service featured a talk on the Food Conservation movement by National Food Administrator Herbert Hoover, with musical selections by a trio. A Mabboro Evangelistic conference was attended by a Tuesday church delegation. The midweek prayer meeting and official board follow, and the chorus will resume next Sunday under Miss Jennie Naylor. A Nov 5 Epworth delegation to the Hudson Circuit league meeting in Berlin, led by Bishop Hughes of Boston, will travel by auto.
Alfred Davis, barber at F McCormack shop on Main Street, completes a picture titled The Last Supper that earns commendations. He plans to exhibit it in a merchant’s window. Baron Lattéry A, 301 Artillery, Camp Devens, is home for the weekend.
Louis Sullivan of Maple Street and John Desmond of Shirley, both Tufts dental students, win temporary draft release under a new law. Awaiting exemption papers from Worcester district board, they will receive diplomas in January and join the dental corps with expected sergeant commissions. They are the sole Division 15 members affected.
The registrars of voters held a meeting Saturday from 12 noon to 10 pm. Voters listed include Charles Stone Patrick Kane Hiner Cook Orville P Tucker Anois Hanson Harry T Andrews John C King Ernest G Johnson Arthur Jobbson Everett Toop Marl Brear 169 Wilfred Hooper James Anderson Charles F Parsons Carl D Parsons George W Barlow Walter H Barber James Li McCarthy Henry Mishtan Albert Ril. The number of registered male voters was 1071 and female 132.
A gathering of prominent players occurred at Willis Pond on Sunday. Attendees included Harold Morgan, Baward McManus, Frank O'Brien, Francis McCarthy, Will Sweeney, John Kane, Robert Sheridan, Ralph Sheridan, and John Donahue. The Maynard delegation notes Babe Ruth is chasing big game while hunting season runs, camping at Willis Pond with friends.
A large congregation attended the vesper service at Union Congregational Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Frederick N. Ruthah preached an excellent sermon. Vocal selections featured Misses Lillian Archer Judith Nordic and Florence Jackson with Madeline Flagg on violin and Herbert Lawton on organ. Mr and Mrs Clarence McLeod of Pugwash Junction are guests of Mr and Mrs Frank B Taylor on Maple Street.
The annual convention of the United Textile Workers of America is in session this week at Biks' hall in Lowel. Delegates listed include James Boulden Benjamin C Brown Joseph Parkin Matti Mattson from the Weavers union waterhouse fixers Thomas Smith spoolers drawerins and dressers Thomas Breck spinners William Sweeney John King Jr Mary Driscoll sewers and two delegates from the Wet Finishers union. Delegates expect to remain until the convention closes.
St Bridget's Church observes All Saints with morning masses at 5 6 45 and 7 25 o clock. All Souls is celebrated Friday with masses at 6 7 and 8 o clock in the morning.
Scouts aided the second liberty bond drive with Troop 3 and Troop 190 selling bonds totaling about 205 and 115 respectively, reaching an estimated $20,000. Robert Parkin of Troop 3 led with 90 bonds, while Charles Keene worked in Lawrence for the B W Pitt Co. A dance at Concord Armory drew crowds. local families visited Camp Devens and friends toured Devens on Sunday.
Mrs Joseph Sheridan and son Frederick hosted visiting relatives while Misses Wilder and Sadie Mallinson entertained friends. Private Bryer and Private Martin of the 301st Infantry were noted as Sunday guests, and several locals visited Regis chapter in Lyon.
Promotes use of Dr True’s Worm Expeller to expel worms in children with symptoms like stomach upset, swollen abdomen, foul breath, itching, cough, and fever. Testimonial from Mrs. H H Roberts of Flint Michigan claims cure in daughter after using the elixir. The product markets itself as family remedy with long market presence and claimed child-friendly taste.
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