Old Man Bent Sets Birthday Wood Cutting Record in Boston
James Wesley Bent, aged nearly 100, arrived from Kentville Nova Scotia to Boston where he plans to cut a pile of wood on his 100th birthday and win $700 if he completes the task. He danced a hornpipe on the Yarmouth line dock, refused help with his luggage, and spoke of past service in the British army while noting a long‑delayed 100 dollar drill payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wesley Bent
Kentville
Boston
Yarmouth Line
Bent
Halifax
England
Boom Maynard and the coming opportunity for new industries
The article argues that European war will force Americans to create new factories to supply essentials as imports from Europe shrink. It predicts Maynard should seek to attract infant industries now to meet rising demand and seize the opportunity from forced domestic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Europe
Camera Surprises Miss Abbie Nelson at Danish Brotherhood Hall
A group of 40 friends organized a surprise party Wednesday evening in Stow for Miss Abbie Nelson at the Danish Brotherhood hall. Miss Mildred Rodway supervised the event. Philip Dewire presented a fine camera to the surprised guest as dancing games and refreshments followed the social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Abbie Nelson
Mildred Rodway
Miss Nelson
Philip Dewire
Bicycle Accident Injures Christopher Wilson in Town
Christopher Wilson suffered a painful hip injury Thursday near the junction of Nason and Summer streets while riding to B. F. Townsend’s store. He swerved to avoid a collision with a team or an electric car and was violently thrown from his bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Wilson
B. F. Townsend
Nason
Summer Sts
Morgan Couple Enjoys Second Honeymoon in New York
Mr and Mrs James J Morgan took a five day trip to New York for a second honeymoon, enjoying sightseeing and shared leisure time during the getaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Morgan
New York
Miss Anderson Hosts Ninth Birthday Party
Miss H. Anderson entertained a group of young friends at her home on St. Thursday afternoon for her ninth birthday. The event featured games and refreshments with a well received program. The hostess received many presents as postcards from Mrs. James Coulter and son William described a pleasant visit to Michigan relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powell of Cleveland Ohio, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Courtney, departed early in the week. Miss Elizabeth Flynn of Everett visited her cousin Miss Annie F Lyons last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss H. Anderson
James Coulter
Gon William
Michigan
Robert Powell
Cleveland, C
Charles Courtney
Elarbeth Flynn of
Everett
Annie F. Lyons
Bedford Tax Auction Notice of 1914 Sale for Unpaid Taxes
Bedford Massachusetts schedules a public auction to sell parcels for unpaid taxes with taxes from 1912 and 1913, the first parcel described as a 45 acre land with buildings in eastern Bedford. Auction set for September 19, 1914 at 9 a.m. in the Town Officers' room.
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Carlisle
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage on 50 acre Carlisle parcel in Middlesex County. Property bound by Carlisle Billerica road, Greenwood land, and the Town Farm with two deeds referenced. Sale set for September 17 at 3 PM. $200 cash required at bidding by the Middlesex Institution for Savings. Brown, Treasurer, Co. Mass. August 25, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Anderson
Boston
Peter Bodholt
Bedford
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Concord
Mass
County of Middlesex
Carlisle
Middlesex
Commonwealth
Billerica
George Greenwood
Ernest.c. Wilson
Grace W. Wilson
Middlesex North District
Otis S. Brown
Middlesex Institution
Mortae &. Brown
Probate Notice in Concord Massachusetts 1914
The Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge issues a citation for Richard Dwyre estate proceedings. Edward F. Loughlin of Concord is considered for letters of administration with the will annexed. The notice requires publication in Concord Enterprise over three weeks and service to devisees and legatees seven days before the court date. Witness: Judge Charles J. McIntire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Richard Dwyre
Sudbury
Edward F. Loughlin
Concord
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Tax lien sale for Maynard parcels August 1914 notice
Collector of Taxes for Maynard Massachusetts notifies that unpaid 1913 taxes on parcels in Maynard Middlesex will be offered at public auction September 14 1914 at 10 A M. The sale covers parcels described as land at the southeast corner of Main Street and Great Road bounded by Laura Woodart Martin Rooney and Main Street. Tax due 30.36 dollars plus interest costs with undivided part or whole land to satisfy taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Mass
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Maynard
Michael Driscoll
S. E
Main St
Great Road
Laura Woodart
Martin Rooney
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Ummercia
James Prosper
P. O
Clarence McAuslan
Nason Street
Quincy
R. S. Williams
Maynard Bottling CG
F. E. Taylor & Co
Nagon and Summer
James W. Bent
Nova Scotia
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Ad Ir Ailver
Miss Anderson
Board of Selectmen
Creighton’s
Ralph Whitehead, Ch
George G. Russell
Concord Jet
Notary Public Insurance
Concord Junction
Willie
Vernson Pharmacy
E. A. Comeau
Yale and Exchange
S. Cohen
Waltham 8&J
M. Laursen
Summer St
E. H. Davis
Pricea
A. Blad
Studio Florida Rd
E. Boeske
F. J. McCarron
Beatrice P. Hunt
Fitch, Newell
Mill Stream
Waste Way
Mill Pond
Wall
South Middlesex
A. Elmer Blake
First Church OF Christ
Scientist
Insurance Hall
Monument Square
F. M. Esty
Prescott Keyes
Hal
Collector's Office
J. BE. Kelley
John E. Kelley
Justice of the Peace
Automobile
Sy Pai
Chas. H. Williams
River St
Maynard, Mass
Calder & Foss
Hagerty
Concord, Mass
Geo. A. Sugerman
Summer
John J. Flannery
A. Fernald
Boylston St
Tel
Masa
Charles Parker Tuckey
Chase Bill Hudson
Mana
C. L. King
Ps Garland
Ito S. Te
Geo. D. Elson
Howard C. Burr
South
Troleys
Pular
Lew
Po Ewan Street
Beton
C. A.C
Walden St., P. O
John Salo
Singer
Nason St
Leo Co
Comeau Mae Lohone
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