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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

14

Local talent show thrills Concord Junction crowd

A full house enjoyed the Pragentsd in a charity performance with Fredert as Uncle Sam. Daniel Lakin and the Wel ington cast delivered polished turns while Coloni orchestra of Maynard provided music. Clara Pettigrew and Elwood P. Sweet wed at the bride’s Conant street home that Wednesday evening.

Pragentsd Dan T! Curtain Little Fredert Uncle Sam Mrchanplause Daniel Lakin Farmer Friday eDonald Wel Igton Maynard Jane Wellington Leona Nye Jocelyn Wellington Laura Curle Elnora Wellington Florence Durer Beckwith Neic Laura Fouht Nan Wellington Alison Pringle Minette Wellington Bessie Judge Gracious Anne Bean Mollie Run Clara Pettigrew Elwood P. Sweet Conant Et

Advent services at Concord Junction church

Pastor Alfred W. Stane leads a week of events with a fair, sale of crafts, and readings from Henry Van Dyke. Christmas week includes a family supper, morning worship, and junior through senior Endeavor programs.

Alfred W. Stane Sadie Union Marnarid Dee The Advent Church School Jumior Endeavor Eindeavor Henry van Dyke

Found a horse blanket in Concord Junction Mass

A horse blanket has been found and is available for inquiry at the Post Office in Concord Junction Massachusetts. Contact the local postal office to claim.

Concord Junction Mass

Entertainment fundraiser in South Sudbury town hall

The Red Cross hosts an evening event at the town hall featuring the play The Arrival of it ’a as the main attraction. Addressed by local figures, the fundraiser aims to draw residents to support relief efforts while noting government oversight on local industry.

Tara Mabe Red Cross Se Mets Iit ‘A He Fa Featre

Fall Through Hatchway Injures Navy Recruit

Mrs. J W Garfield learns of her son Sherrald Garfield’s accident aboard a government boat near Boston. He fell through a hatchway hitting the deck, lost several teeth, and broke his arm in two places. Treated at Mass General Hospital he is recovering and hopes to rejoin service soon. William Simon has taken a job in Marlboro and will relocate.

Miss Perrin Lowell Jin Warner Ball Mica Adie Burke Woreester Pit Wantand Gorsen Wilsan Ik Ichusetts Reformatory George Hanna Rockvil Gor Thomas Con Farmington Thomas Williams John Gray Bert Wolvesday Jameson Vile Robery Prognie Ladies’ Union Dee Fr. S. Walker James Lawrence W. C. Fought West Concord J. W. Garfield Sherrald U. S. Navy Boston Mass General Hospital

Poverty party and old clothes march dominate Hudson meeting

The December Progressive Baptist Brotherhood meeting in Hudson featured a poverty party with attendees in worn garb. A parade led by Arthur F. Greenwood and Miss Rath Eaton opened the program, with music by Mrs. Frank A. Davis and readings of Jean Ingelow. Kas Lund’s body was taken to New Sweden for burial, while William J. Hawley’s death was reported. Marriage license was sought by Arthur I. Wilkins and Iris Wheeler. One degree below zero observed, and Abraham Daniels and James Nichols fined $25 for keeping an dis orderly house.

Praptist Brotherhood Arthur F. Greenwood Rath Eaton Hazel Henderson Frank A. Davis Jean Ingelow George A. Henderson Arthur Stroud Charles FE. Wheeler Kas Lund New Sweden Hudson William J. Hawley Stowe, Bills & Hawley Arthur I. Wilkins Iris Wheeler

Cheerfulness as a Rare Quality Among the Rich

The piece argues cheerfulness is scarce among the wealthy and even amid wartime abundance in Japan. It cites Browning Thoreau Newton and a North China Daily report about a Tokyo brewery venture. The essay notes wealth can dampen spirit, urging openness to cheerfulness and a positive disposition.

Browning Thoreau Edward Newton

St. Claire Plans Wintering in Boston After Mont Nobscot Closing

Mr. St. Claire will spend the winter in Boston, closing his summer residence on Mt Nobscot. Luther S Cutting occupies half the house with Kk Eaton and Howard Newton from Bonnie Brook farm: they have been laying off due to sickness. a Leominster mother visited briefly.

Mr. St. Claire Boston Mt. Nobscot Luther S. Cutting Eaton Oneord Rd Howard Newton Bonnie Brook Farm Mather Leominster

Exiled Norfolk Ancestral Epitaph Founded in Shakespeare Lore

London readers note Thomas Mowbray, ancestor of the Duke of Norfolk, banished by Richard II, died in Italy, buried there, and later bones claimed by his family. A Shakespearean epitaph praised him, and Venice authorities shipped his relics to England but his tombstone was left as a paving stone before being rediscovered. The piece also explains Manger from the New Testament and cites Los Angeles’ rapid territorial growth to 337 square miles, surpassing New York Chicago and Philadelphia in area.

Duke of Norfolk Richard Tr Italy Thomas Mowbry London Venice England Los Angeles Cal United States New York City Chicago Philadelphia

Needham Street Railway Service Continued by Directors

After talks with the town selectmen Needham, the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Company votes to continue operating the lines into Needham for the present as cooperation for the town’s best interests.

Needham

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