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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
12
Interments are listed for Mrs. G A Dusseaut who died in Worcester and for Charles HH Morris who died in Leominster. Both bodies were conveyed to town for interment at Woodlawn. The report notes illness of Wareth Rotestey and brief hospital details for a named patient.
The event under Miss Gamble's direction drew a good crowd at the grammar school. Selections included piano solos by Marion Thaye pectin and Jois Welle, vocal solos by Mire. Marlosh and Miss Sylovesters, readings by Miss eater and Miss Silve, a dance by Highland Fling, plus a dialogue and a portion by Peatters Webb. Proceeds will fund educational records for the school.
Carlton C. Taylor of this Village was sentenced to 60 days in jail in Concord district court for stealing hens from Won Lat er Conant C. G. Dole and Geo. Ta Nases and for breaking into the house of Francis Bacon and taking valuable candles and sticks.
West Acton residents visit relatives in Groton and Hudson while Fitchburg traveler Ralph Gilchrist spends weekend with a cousin. Local jury duty involved in the Mor ris A. Albertson murder case tried in Cambridge. Massachusetts Tech students Alexander Bresth and Harold Richardson return home for a break. The community notes include health, transportation, church, and social events with updates on residents John McNitt and Florence, Littlefield family, a Florida trip onboard and return by water and rail, and Mr. Carey recovering from rib injuries.
The Woman's club hosts its annual Gentlemen's Night at the Baptist church with a large audience. Laura Brown welcomes guests and introduces soloist Mrs. Alice Worcester Weeks and accompanist Miss Elinor Weeks. Mrs. Elizabeth Pooler Rice reads the four act story "Friend Hannah" by Paul Kester to strong applause.
Guests were greeted by precursor Wilss Brown and View president Mrs. Belle dia in the vestry after two selections. Caterer Fritw Anderson from Hudson served chicken, oysters, croquettes, rolls, olives, ice cream, sherbet, coffee, cake and iced drinks, with ushers Ruth Foster Mildred Moore and Ruth Pierce assisting.
Walter Gardner Webster C Tyler and Almond Gilmore were hosted by the New England Thoroughbred Breeders Association in Boston on Thursday. They toured Metropolitan Speedway Brighton viewed snow racing traces, then attended a noon lunch and 3 PM business session at the American House. A banquet followed with about 20 attendees. The three local guests praised the hospitality.
W J Costello receives a letter from William Newsham of Aldershot England formerly of this village. Newsham says he has joined the British Army and has trained for some time and expects to be sent to the front at any time. The commander whose home had been left earlier enlisted in the army about a year ago.
The record notes family visiting in Malden to see brother Len and celebrate the ith anniversary of a marriage. Walter Sawyer from Orwell spoke with friends. Daniel Tuttle remains incapacitated after illness. Mr Aldred of Waltham builds a large bungalow on land behind the Will Warren estate.
Last week at the Universalist Church services were well attended. Rev. A J Cardall of Orange gave a strong address with about 175 people in attendance on Thursday night. TO LET Six room tenement up to FR Knowlton West Acton. 110 11
Acton notes report George Clapp attending a Boston photographers event and references various local activities. The Woolen Co installs a large extractor, the W T U quartet planned for a Valentine event, and officers to be installed at Acton council. Community members travel, fundraisers aid the building fund, and local illness and social events are described.
A westbound locomotive likely struck and killed a horse owned by Webster Robbane or Mast Acton near the spur to American Powder Co. between town and Concord Junction. Thomas Mannion, a Me Jobbins worker, was off work after the incident. Boston & Maine officials investigated as investigators found blood on a Fitchburg-bound locomotive. the horse was buried by a local section foreman.
A Thursday evening dance in Exchange Hall drew about 150 attendees. Poole's Orchestra from Boston performed from 8 to 9 with dancing until 2, intermission at midnight offering refreshments, and crepe paper streamers decorated the floor. Guests came from Littleton Boxboro Harvard Maynard Concord and nearby Concord Junction, under organizers Luther Piper L A Sebastian Brooks Reed and Adelbert B Messer.
In New Britain Connecticut pastor Joseph Zebris of St Andrewe Lithuanian church and his housekeeper Miss Tiva Gilmanalis were found slain in the parsonage. A cord was tied around Zebris’s neck and the housekeeper’s throat, with signs of a struggle and overturned furniture. Police suspect a revenge crime. earlier letters from New York city threatened Zebris with hefty extortion demands.
Universalist Church announces Sunday worship at 10.50 and Sunday school at noon. The U L meeting is set for 6.15. The Ladies Social Circle will meet with Mrs L C Hastings Thursday at 2 o'clock.
Mid week prayer meeting Friday night at 7 50. Valentine supper and entertainment Saturday night at 6 30. Preaching Sunday at 10 80 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school at noon. C FE meeting Sunday at 6 p.m.
An Atkinson man reports a cat that, after losing her kittens, curled up in a woodbox and mothered a small chicken. She washed the chick and nursed it, with the chick’s feathers and sounds showing the care.
A reader proposes using a large empty tomato can as a makeshift can to hold jars. Cut off the top two inches from the bottom, creating a deep chamber. The can sits on the stove and paraffin melts quickly to fill part of the jar, enabling rapid sealing.
The Gordion knot, said to be made of thongs for a Phrygian farmer turned king, hid its ends. The oracle vowed that whoever loosed it would rule Persia. Alexander the Great cut the knot and interpreted the oracle through his military success.
A reflective piece notes souls who find joy everywhere and leave it behind when they depart. It describes their gift as a radiant influence that uplifts the heart and spreads happiness like jets of light.
Mrs. Charles J. Walker wife of the New England Discount company treasurer protests her husband is not to blame for the firm’s troubles as he faces involuntary bankruptcy and her property is attached for 20000. A Worcester stockholders meeting named a committee to safeguard stockholder interests.
Cleveland reports the strike of 15 000 miners in eastern Ohio remains unsettled as talks with operators and government conciliators break off. The conference that began June 28 yielded no path to settlement, keeping eastern Ohio mines shut since April.
Washington February 10 President Wilson selected John A Thayer of Worcester Mass for nomination for postmaster of that city.
Washington reports President Wilson reaffirming no intention to withdraw the ship purchase bill despite ongoing stalemate in the Senate. Insurgent Democrats and Republicans continued an all night debate with no clear end in sight, while opposition hints at further efforts to break the deadlock.
Missouri Supreme Court finds Armour & Co. Swift & Co. St. Louis Dressed Beef and Provision Co. Morris & Co. violated state anti-trust law. Firms may Stay in Missouri after paying fines by March 11. Governor Major filed ouster suit. Daniel Dillon testified for the state.
Representative Mondell of Wyoming denounced Secretary Bryan for his overseas speaking tours. He cited ongoing tensions on the southern border and foreign complications including Santo Domingo as the secretary’s travels kept him away from key duties and patron interests.
Franklin Haddock a 51 year old lawyer author and ethics psychology lecturer died in Hartford from meningitis. The Penobscot county grand jury returned 120 indictments about 100 for liquor law violations. James Melinnis 45 buried after a gravel bank collapse in Lowell. Nicholas Melvor former U S consul general and judge in Yokohama died in Tokyo from uremia. After nine hours of honeymoon Paul Jackins 16 and his bride 17 were detained by Washington police on Jacksons father's complaints. William H Moran NH state legislator from Portsmouth died in Concord of apoplexy.
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