Nason Street School Destroyed by Mysterious Blaze
Fire completely wipes out Nason Street School on Baton Street in Baton, causing estimated losses up to 35000. A prior fire in the Assembly hall of the same building had 200 damage. Blaze discovered by a local resident prompted quick response from Box 41 and first-arriving firefighters. The upper structure collapsed by 11 15 PM as roof sections fell, with further property damage on Nason Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton St
Rihilumonta
Main St
Michael Luker
James Goughran
St. Luker
Chas
Dyson
Tody Collins
James J. Led
John Lawton
John Smith
Nason St
Millington
Horace Bates
George Smith
Thomas Hilferty
Abe
David Bander
Samuel Strasberg
Albert Hendrickson
Helia Tuikka
Julia Sheehan
Naylor
Music Hall
Brigham
James J. Sweeney
Levi “R. Cheney
Electman
Wilkinson Crosley
Charles H. Packard
Michael Sweeney
Sweeney
Joel Abbott
M. H. Garfield
David Henderson
Abel G. Haynes
Wilkinson Crossley
W. R. Hall
O. S. Fowler
J. F. Parmenter
Frank K. Harriman
Levi R. Cheney
Charles H. Persons
David H. Nugent
Marlboro
Bancroft and Main
Fire Engulfs Local School Igniting Wide Spectator Fright
Flames scorch the old school as crowds from surrounding towns watch in awe. Officers form fire lines while thousands observe from streets and sidewalks. Residents recall happier days, youngsters mourn lost belongings, and the night remains calm despite the massive blaze.
Fire Devastates Nason Street School Building and Nearby Homes
A large fire destroyed the Nason street school building and left surrounding homes at risk from flying embers. Fire Chief George Gutteridge ordered squads to wet down adjacent properties while Engineer Fred Ax ford led hose lines along Glendale street. The incident caused extensive loss of records and school equipment, with an inquest held to determine responsibility. The town faced displacement of 744 pupils and rapid reorganization of class locations for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gutteridge
Fred Axford
Glendale St
James J. Coughlin
Acton St
LeMoyne
Williams
Mrs. Murphy
Maynard Bottling Co
Wm. H. Millington
George Smith
Millington
Albert Smith
James Coughlan
Neighborhood fire relief feeds crews after blaze
Residents near the fire provided hot coffee and sandwiches for the fire fighters once the blaze was under control. Firemen expressed appreciation for the kindness shown by neighbors.
Massachusetts barbecue plans lead to Columbus Day event
Louis Arigoni signs a contract to roast and serve a 1000 pound steer at the ball field on Columbus Day October 12 with juicy beef promised. A major supply list and dances funded by Bert Haynes charity illuminate a civic parade and monument fundraiser in Maynard with 2000 barbecue tickets issued and 1500 more dinner tickets expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis. Arigoni
Massachusetts
Maynard
Ball
Arigont
Bert Haynes
W. A. Haynes Co
Co-operative
Rogers
Sec
Navy
Daniels
Charlestown Navy Yard
Masonic Hall
Main St
Ay. T. Haynes
World’s Greatest Share Show At Colonial Hall
Assabet aerie presents The World’s Greatest Share at Colonial hall this evening. Viccochi of Boston, a renowned accordion artist, will perform selections. Sam Cohen sold the most tickets, totaling 550. At last night’s Masonic hall meeting members voted to join the Columbus Day parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Aerie
Colonial Hall
Viccochi
Boston
Sam’ Cohen
Masonic Hall
Rosh Hashanah Services Scheduled in Worcester and Boston
Rosh Hashanah begins Wednesday evening and runs through Friday night. Rabbi Wintrobi of Worcester will lead services at J C O Fy fall, with Rabbi Ramer of Boston, assisted by Rabbi I W Sherr, at Cannon's hall. Edz Israel Society led by Henry Fishman of Concord Junction will attend.
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Wintrobi
Worcester
J. C. O. Fy Fall
Ramer
Boston
I. W. Sherr
Cannon's Hall
Edz Israel Society
Henry Fishman
Concord Junction
Cannon’s Hall
Stabbing Incident at American Woolen Co Mills
Two Polish men were involved in a near fatal stabbing in a falling room at the American Woolen Co mills on Saturday morning. What began as light banter escalated to the use of a knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woolen Co. Mills
Polish union meeting and church events noted
The Polish labor union held a regular meeting at Cannon's hall Tuesday evening. A St. Hilda's guild food sale at Wm. Litchfield's store was very successful. Groundbreaking services for the new Russian Orthodox church occurred on Prospect street where the church will be erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon’s Hall
St. Hilda’s Guild
St. George's Church
Wm. Litchfield
Prospect St
Administration of Man ning estate in Cambridge foreseen
Probate Court cites heirs and creditors in Middlesex to appear October 16 1916 in Cambridge to show cause why Guy G Fernald of Concord should receive a letter of administration without surety on the land. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Joseph H. Manning
Concord
Guy G. Fernald
Cambridge
Forendon
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Elaire
Trenty
Downey estate appoints administratrix in Maynard
Notice states Mary A. Downey of Maynard Mass named administratrix of Elias W. Downey late of Maynard Middlesex deceased intestate. Bond given as required. Creditors and debtors must present claims or make payments to Admx Mary A. Downey. Sept 27 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias W. Downey
Maynard
County of
Middlesex
Mary A. Downey
Estate of Catherine BE Reod probate notice
The administrator of the estate of Catherine BE Reod of Concord in intestate form has taken upon himself a bond as required by law. All persons with claims must exhibit them and all debtors must pay to Robert B. Rood, administrator, Concord, Mass., September 9, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Concord
County of
Middlesex
Robert B. Rood
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AIRE
Maynari
Nason Street
Ver
Rthlow
Pringe
Prince Albert
Jimmy
United States
Albert
N. B.C. Graham Crackers
National Biscuit Company
Louis Arigoni
Ornell Wood Board
Wilson Lumber Co
Mass
Arthur White
Nason St. Maynara
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