Concord Junction Whist Party Supports Help of Christians Church
A successful first in a three part series raised funds for Help of Christians Church. About 30 tables filled the Catholic club hall from 8 to 10:30 pm with prizes awarded to Miss Agnes O Grady Miss Emily Hanon Miss Eleanor Wetterberg Martin Gilleagan Robert Williams Louise Lyons and other participants. Refreshments followed. Next event set for Wednesday November 7.
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Help of Christians Church
Agnes O’grady
Emily Hanon
Eleanor Wetterberg
Martin Gillegan
Robert ‘Williams
Louise Lyons
Ing
Union Church Service Schedule and Events
Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone presides over Sunday worship at 10 45 with communion at noon. Church school 3 30 Junior Endeavor 4 30 Intermediate Endeavor 5 45 Senior Endeavor 7 pm evening service sermon The Inevitable Revealings of God. Tuesday 7 3 80 midweek prayer meeting continues church activities
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Alfred Wheeler Stone
Safe arrival of Concord and Concord Junction soldiers
Cablegrams report the safe arrival across the water of the Concord and Concord Junction boys formerly of Co. I, 6th Regt., now with other companies and regiments after transfers in Westfield.
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Hagland
Concord and
Concord Junction
Co. I, 6Th Regt
Westfield
Government inspectors named O'Reilly and L Heureux depart for Indiana
James F. O'Reilly and William L' Heureux have been appointed government inspectors of leather and left Saturday for Jeffersonville Indiana to assume duties immediately. Both men previously served many years with the Boston Harness Co.
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James F. O’reilly
William L’heureux
Jeffersonville
Ind
Mr. O’reilly
Mr. O'Heureux
Boston Harness Co
Presidents Day Observed by West Concord Woman's Club
Presidents day will be observed Friday afternoon by the West Concord Woman's club. Members have been invited. Napoleon Christian has enlisted in the Aviation corps and gone to Long Island. Mrs Madeline Turner left Dexter Spinney to join Allen Chair Co. Mr and Mrs Thomas King and daughter Mary of Franklin visited Mrs L G King. Mrs Turner and Wheelock Barteaux were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor in Waltham. Miss Isabelle Reilley takes two weeks vacation from Marlboro duties staying with her parents.
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West Concord Woman’s Club
Concord Woman's Club
Napoleon’ Christian
Fred
Aviation Corps
Long Island
Madeline Turner
Dexter Spinney
Allen Chair Co
Thomas Crowe
Dorchester
Town
Thomas King
Mary
Franklin
L. G. King
Wheelock Barteaux
Charles Taylor
Waltham
Isabelle Reilley
Marlboro
Patrick Reilly
Mrs W S Leland to Move to Arlington
Mrs W S Leland of Concord Junction will take up residence in Arlington on November 6. An informal farewell was held Saturday evening October 27 at the home of Mrs Anson M Hix. A amethyst brooch was presented by the West Concord Woman's club as a token of esteem for her long service to the community.
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W. S. Leland
Arlington
Leland
Concord Junction
Cambridge Man Killed in Cambridge Street Collision
James Sorine a laborer of 75 Washington Street Cambridge was killed September near Amherst Street in Cambridge when struck by a motor truck driven by John G. Davis West Acton who turned himself in and is held on 1000 bail for a manslaughter hearing November 12. Davis said Sorine stepped into the path of his machine leaving a widow and four children.
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Cambridge
John Davis
James Sorine
Washington St
Massachusetts Ave
Amherst
John G. Davis
West Acton
A. W. Davis
So- Tine
Tragic Pneumonia Knocks Out Local Child
Sorrow struck the town of Acton as three year old Karolyn Kimball died early Saturday from pneumonia complicated by whooping cough after a short illness of a few days. Funeral plans and community sympathy follow the tragedy.
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Milton
Kimball
Karolyn
Death of Mrs Ronald McEachern in Worcester
Mrs Ronald McEachern died Monday at her Worcester home after many years as a town resident. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Help of Christians church with interment in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord. She is survived by her husband two daughters and a son all of Worcester.
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Ronald McEachern
Worcester
McEachern
Help of Christians Church
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Concord
Married in Brighton United in marriage at Brighton
Maurice Sullivan of this town wed Miss Margaret Kenney of Brighton on Thursday afternoon in Brighton. Sullivan recently became night watchman at the Commonwealth Ave crossing and, since arriving, has made many friends. They reside at 86 Commonwealth Ave. Additional notes mention local residents and events including visits, moves, and society meetings.
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Brighton
Maurice’ Sullivan
Margaret Kenney
Mr. Sullivan
Dommonwealth Ave
Mrs. Sullivan
Commonwealth Ave
Perfection Oil Heaters Save Coal For Sale
For sale oil heaters priced from 4.50 to 8.50 by L. N. Fowler & Co. at Concord Junction. Also Victor Talking Machines offered with easy terms. Puré barred f poultry stock available from F. S. Garland. contact Tel. 241.
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Perfection
L. N. Fowler &Co
Concord Junction
P. R. Cockerelé
F. S. Garland
Pleasant Baptist roll call supper draws large turnout
Friday evening the Baptist church held a roll call and supper attracting about 130 attendees. The menu included corned beef escalloped potatoes beets celery bread fruit coffee and pies. Rev. Mr. Wilson of West Somerville Baptist spoke on the war and a male quartet performed two selections.
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Baptist Church
Wilson
West Somerville Baptist Church
Sunday prayer observance and local war notes unfold
The article reports a Baptist church day of prayer for the war effort on Sunday October 26 with sermons by Rev. C. L. Pierce. It notes upcoming events including Mrs. E. B. Whittmore speaking at the Door of Hope Mission and the Isaac Davis Relief Corps inspection November 5 led by Susie F. Barton. It also lists local movements of residents, enlistments, fox hunting club activity, and lodge degrees in Acton and Maynard.
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C. L. Pierce
BE. M. Whittemore
Door of Hope Mission
New York City
Isaac Davis Relief Corps No. 62
Susie F. Barton
Brookline
John Greer
Pepperell
Friends
Frank Chapman
Plattsburgh
Emma Cobleigh
Fitchburg
Ora Wills
H. H. Gardner
M. W. Folsom
Dartmouth ‘College
Forest Howe
Maynard
Gardner
Mattie. Clark
Windham Depot
N. H
M. A. Armstrong
Fannie Porter
Christian Endeavor Service
South Acton
Alexander Bresth
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
George Weaver
New England
Acton Lodge
Maynard Lodge
Eva Caswell
Boston
Geo. S. Reed
Congregational Church Notices and Village Items
Sunday services at 10 and 11 30 with communion at 11 30 and Sunday school at noon The L A C meets Thursday at 2 30 Bible topic Perseverance Fellowship 7 on Unitarians School quarantines and whooping cough noted Bonds sold for Liberty Loan Boy Scouts active Ash er Capelle John Crosby and others report sales Measles quarantines and hospital treatment listed Local building and relocation updates plus visitors and travel notes Village improvement meeting planned and a wedding shower announced.
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Ralph A. Barker
C. H. Capelle
Wm. Magon
Acton Associates
H. W. Lewis
J. D. Cole
Walter Taylor
Little Son
Warren
R. I
H. &. Willis
Boy Scouts
Asher Capelle
Walter Giannoni
John Crosby
Everett Reed
Ayer
Miss Hinckley
Walter I. Weeks
Medford
Alma
Jennie Stowell
Buttons
Frank Lothrop
Florida
Orlando
Bowen
West St
Arthur Tuttle
River St
W. C. T. U. Convention At Brockton Holds Long Session
The 44th annual Maas State W. C. T. U. convention met October 23 to 25 in Brockton at the M. B. church. Katharine Lent Stevenson was reelected president for the 20th time, and the White Ribbon Home project at Ayer drew strong pledges and support. Local delegates included Miss Lizzie Bumpus Mrs J B Case and Miss Elizabeth Richardson.
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Maas
M. B
Brockton
Game City
Ct of Commerce
Katharine Lent Stevenson
Ayer
Cantonment
Sawyer
Cynthia Bladridge
Vineyard Haven
Strout
Burma
England
Lizzie Bumpus
J.B. Case
Elizabeth Richardson
Largest Electric Motor Completed for Reversing Blooming Mill
A leading American electrical manufacturer has completed what is said to be the largest electric motor yet built. It drives a two high 35 inch reversing blooming mill that reverses each pass. Reversals occur from full speed to full speed in about two seconds. In regular work 19 or 20 passes are made in two minutes. The motor is rated at 15 000 horsepower, weighs over 250 tons, stands 20 feet high, and has a shaft over two feet in diameter.
Cost of High Living Debate Echoes Across Town
A public exchange notes that the price of life’s essentials has risen since a few years ago. The retort adds that there are more items to consider now, signaling broader concern over affordability.
Mrs Quimby Plans Winter Visit After Row
Mrs Emma Quimby leaves tomorrow for Pawtucket Rhode Island to spend the winter with a cousin. Mr and Mrs Edward Bishop of Baldwinville were guests of Mrs Cora Whitney and family last week.
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Emma Quimby
Pawtucket
R. I
Hdward Bishop
Baldwinville
Cora Whitney
Turner Returns From Visit to Falls After Week with Mother
Olive Lyons attended the Saturday performance of the Passing Show at the Shubert theatre, while Ralph M. Turner of Turner's Falls has returned home after a week’s visit with his mother, Mrs. M. Turner.
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Ralph M. Turner
Turner’s Falls
M. Turner
No Admittance to Satanic Majesties At Camps Plan
Washington Oct 91 four million dollars is sought to keep soldiers in training free from vice. The war camp community service and the commission on training camp activities will ask the public for funds to create wholesome amusements near ninety camps and to educate civilians to welcome soldiers into clubs and homes.
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Washington
Qet
America
Community Service of the
War and Navy
Commission On
United States
Baker
Federal order licenses German patents for US manufacture
The federal trade commission opened a vast pool of German scientific information to American manufacturers. About 20,000 patented and copyrighted articles will be licensed for US use, including dyestuff formulas and medical remedies long studied by German researchers. This move aims to aid industry and humanitarian relief by making German innovations accessible in the United States.
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Washington
Fédéral Trade Admission
United States
Demand for 50 Percent Raise From Switchmen Union
Chicago reports the Switchmen’s Union of North America will seek a 50 percent wage increase from U S railroads. The action follows a two day meeting and a committee report. A nationwide strike referendum would follow in 30 days if demands are not met. The 1916 Adamson law cut hours but not pay, setting an eight hour day. A 30 day notice was served on railroads per existing contracts.
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Chicago
United States
Switchmen's Union of
North America
Russia Rules Out Separate Peace With Germany
Foreign Minister Terestchenko told the Petrograd parliament that a separate peace for Russia is impossible. He argued defense of Russian territory is essential and that independence for Courland Poland and Lithuania would revert Russia to pre Peters era. He said complete disarmament demobilization and neutralization of straits and canals are likewise impossible.
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Petrograd
Russia
Terestchenko
Gourland
Poland
Lithuania
Peter the Great
War conference in Paris to cover all war phases
Washington reports that the inter allied conference in Paris will address every phase of the war not just wartime tactics. Rationing shipping and other war measures are seen as playing a crucial role alongside military strategy in shaping the outcome.
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Paris
Washington
Exchequer Law
Commons
Boston Market Quotation Report Dated October 31
Wholesale meat prices in Boston markets list pork products with several subtypes and price ranges, beef items including extra sides and cows, and lambs with spring and fall prices. The report shows varying rates for bacon, shoulders, ribs, leaf lard, dressed hogs, and other cuts across pork beef and lamb categories.
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Boston
Maynard Bowling League Match At Local Alleys
The K of P beat YMBC by 43 pins on Tuesday night at local alleys. F Lesage led YMBC scoring while Duxbury excelled for the K of P with key bowling feats. The score details follow.
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Maynard
K. of P
F. Lesage
Duxbury
Sudbury Rev Claite Davis Preaches Last Sermons
Sudbury pastor Rev Claite Davis preached his final sermons Sunday morning and evening as he leaves for a better position as a teacher.
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Claiite Davis
Probate notice for the estate of a Middlesex County deceased
The court in Middlesex County Massachusetts issues a citation for Helen Blauchard to obtain letters testamentary for the estate of a deceased resident. The petitioner must publish this notice weekly for three weeks and deliver copies to known interested parties fourteen days before the November hearing.
Petition for administration of John Flynn estate Concord
Probate Court exposes petition for letter of administration on the estate of John Henry Flynn, late of Concord. Mary A. Coughlin seeks administration without bond. Citations require heirs and creditors to appear November 16, 1917 at nine in the morning in Cambridge Middlesex. Public notice in Concord Enterprise.
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Commonwealth of Massadghusette Middlesex Sa
John Henry Flynn
Concord
Mary A. Coughlin
Gambridge
Middlesex
Dorenoon
ODEO
Concord Enterprise
Probate citation for will of John Farlay Nard in Cambridge
The Probate Court of Middlesex issues a citation to heirs and interested parties in the estate of John Farlay Nard. Julia F Kennedy petitions for letters testamentary without surety, with notice by publication in two successive weeks and by mail or delivery seven days before the hearing on November 16, 1917 at Cambridge.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Tate
John F.arlay Nard
Julia F. Kennedy
Cambridge
Cownty
Sad Boone
Herane
Fis Cials
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Help of Christians’ Church
James Riley
John P. Bowe
Alexander McHachern
Catholic Federation
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Roxbury
M. J. Kelley
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Marlboro Hospital
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