Bedford News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings and Movements
Bedford notes report Oncar W Hayes visiting with parents in Jackson H Lyman J Cole of Chicago visiting Me a Raley seating scene New happenings include Crescent avenue Main street repairs nearing completion A Republican rally at town hall Speakers include Mr Fletcher of the governor's council Local farmers lament apple scarcity Dancing school to reopen Oct 10 Barbershop changes hands Harwood to Stone Bedford markets strong Straw hat season begins Lowell Hartford series attendance Norman B White and wife staying above Skelton's Grocery Barn at town farm near completion L & B traffic delay due to Bedford Coal and Grain drag break Chauffeur Theodore Brousseau driving for Mr Belknap of Sougti Billerica
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Oncar W. Hayes
Inackson
H. Lyman J. Cole
Chicago
Raley Settee
Sacetiia
Wil
Jupiter Pluvius
Crescent Ave
Main St
Fletcher
Governor’s Council
Miss Lipps
Winter Business College
Herbert Mills
Mitchellcademy
Gardner
O. C. Lexington Minute Men
Lexington Grange
Albani
PTA Meeting Showcases Montessori and Kindergarten Methods
The Parent-Teacher Association held a highly enjoyable meeting at the schoolhouse on Thursday afternoon with talks on Montessori by Miss Abigail Bacon of Bedford and Kindergarten methods by Miss Griffin. Children performed motion songs and Miss Francis Whiton sang. Refreshments were served by hostess Miss Jewett and assistants Ruth Drake, Margaret Isbester, Virginia Isbester, and Bennie Day. Mrs. William B. Simonds was named to the State Press Committee.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Abigail Bacon
Bedford
Margaret and
Virginia Isbester
Bennie Day
William B. Simonds
State Press Committee
Obituary of Bedford Resident George A. Skilton
George A. Skilton lifelong Bedford resident died at Deaconess hospital from peritonitis. He served for many years as station agent for B. & M. R. R. at Bedford Springs. He was 39 years old.
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George A. Skilton
Bedford
Skilton
Bedford Springs
Civic club supper for local baseball team
The Civic club plans a supper to honor the baseball team for a successful season led by Manager Kelley. The date is not yet announced and will be released later.
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Kelley
Bedford Diamond Gladiators in Proposed League Debate
The Clever Writer questions whether Bedford's diamond gladiators should join the proposed league. The columnist argues that if the team played as the touted players alleged, their nine would struggle in the circuit.
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Bedford
Diamond Gladiators
Werket
Baseball celebrities visit Junction for talk and plans
Joe and Tris smokey entertain at Bedford Friday evening hosted by Bartlett. They promise another appearance this week to discuss pennant troubles and explain the national game to fans. Page Field improvements will start soon, aiming for a decent diamond for a fast team.
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Bes
Joe
Tris
Bedford
Bartlett
Smokey
Page Field
Probate Petitions and Citations in Middlesex Court
Notice of petition for alimony and guardianship and order for appearance in Cambridge Probate Court. Also citation for administration of Edward Howard estate to Hannah Howard with publication and appearance deadlines in September 1913.
Probate Notice in Concord Massachusetts
The Probate Court in Middlesex County Massachusetts orders heirs and interested persons to appear October 6 1913 at nine in the morning in Cambridge to show cause why the will of Henry Haynes Benson late of Concord should not be admitted to probate. Harriet E. Benson requests letters testamentary without a surety bond and publication is required weekly for three weeks. Witness Charles J. Melville First Judge and W B Rogers Register. 8 17 24 01
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Annie Albina Love
Concord
West Franklin
West Franklin ‘Love
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Counes J. McIntire
Ss. Vnrobate Court
Hemimat'rw
Edward Howard
Maynard
Hannah Howard
Middle
Maynard Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Massachusetts
Henry Haynes Benson
Harriet E. Benson
Pies
Ead
Charles J. Melvitire
L. Ouire
Patrick Cullinan
Bedford
Bridget Cullinan
Bedford Enterprise
Esire
Real Estate Opportunity Ad Seeks Local Agent
A self described notice invites men to join a real estate venture. It claims owners can earn $1000 to $1500 annually with no upfront payments and no prior real estate experience required. The ad asks for a local man with community trust near a depot to obtain property lists and enter the business.
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Depot
Alesman
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Sudbury Massachusetts
Public auction to foreclose a 1919 mortgage on a 70 acre Sudbury parcel described in detail. Sale at 3:30 PM on October 11, 1913, with $200 cash due at sale. Property bounds include Pratt's Mill Road, Francis Haynes, and Addison D. Gilbert lands. subject to rights of way and unpaid taxes. Mortgagee Holliston Savings Bank, attorney Robert H. Leland.
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Frank M. Burnham
Hollseton Savings Bank
Middlesex South District
Sudbury
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Pratt’s Mill Road
Charles
Addison D. Gilbert
Adeline Lawin
Sawin
Frank Cutting
William M. Moore
Fred H. Goss
Holliston Savings Bank
Albert E. Phipps
Robert H. Leland
Washington St
Boston
Mays
Probate Court to Grant Administration for Patrick Cullinan
The Middlesex Probate Court calls heirs and next of kin to show cause why Bridget Cullinan of Bedford should not receive letters of administration for Patrick Cullinan’s estate. A hearing is set for October 13, 1913 at nine in the morning in Bedford. The Bedford Enterprise notes the notice, dated September 17, 1913, by the Court’s First Judge.
One Man Seeks World Message
A lone speaker proclaims an important message for the world while a practical friend suggests sending it collect. The Buffalo Express records the exchange as a brief, vivid quotation.
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Buffalo Express
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