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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
3
Agents for Maynard and vicinity advocate a splendid automobile proposition. They seek a well known, reliable man with financial resources to participate in the deal.
The article explains that diffusion of light in the atmosphere is caused by trillions of dust particles. The finest dust at high altitudes gives the sky its tint, and without dust the day sky would be dark. Shadows would be black and the moon stars invisible.
In Newport Monmouthshire England electric lights failed during a sacred cantata. Panic rose as women cried and rushed for doors while the vicar reassured worshippers. Lights returned as the choir resumed singing the hymn Aberystwyth.
Marlboro readers learn how Dean's Kidney Pills eased back pain and urinary troubles. Mrs Jennie M Williams of 21 Summer St Marlboro says the pills helped her weak kidneys and aching back and she continues taking them. Price 50c at all dealers and Dean's Kidney Pills are the same trusted remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Monday night motion aims to settle the long schoolhouse dispute by replacing the Main Street plan with a Summer Street site and a sixty thousand dollar budget. The proposal shifts funding to bonds over twenty years at under four and a half percent, with a seven member committee to secure land and build the high school. Supporters favor the Rich site for a high school though some oppose a grade school use, and the meeting is expected to draw a large turnout across nearby towns.
The Middlesex local union attended a district rally in the vestry of the Congregational church with 175 local and visiting members. Robert Christie presided in place of the absent Robert Wood, while Gavin Taylor Jr and others hosted guests for the evening.
The Congregational Church outlines midweek service on Wednesday at 7 pm led by Deacon William H. Gutteridge. The Y P S C E will attend, with past sermons, music by Doris Kitchin and William Baxter, and a 100th anniversary peace sermon by the pastor on Sunday morning. A district Y P S C E convention is set for Feb 22 at Union Church Concord Junction with speakers Dr Goble, Dr Page, and Rev Dr Shaw.
The Ladies' Auxiliary A. O. TL hosted a whist party in Masonic hall led by Cecelia O'Toole Inez Scully and Mary Driscoll. Fifteen tables played from 8 to 10 15 with prizes: Mrs Susan Sheehan top woman, Julia McCarthy second, Catherine Ineson third, John King top man, John Ryan second, P H Murphy consolation. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs George Kaler Jr and Mary Driscoll. Attendees hailed from Concord Concord Junction Acton and Hudson.
Frank Mason of the Lamson Co. installed the Lamson Airline cash system in the New Idea store Thursday. The system links the ladies, shoe, and men's departments to a newly built central office. Miss Julia Sheehan is now employed as cashier.
Socialist society members held a two night fair at Parker Street Hall on Friday and Saturday. A large crowd attended each evening and the event was described as a literary innovation. Prizes were books given to lucky-number holders. Entertainment featured orchestra selections, comic songs, ring and discus throwing, javelin throws, one act dramas, and games with refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Smith welcome a baby girl born Saturday creating five generations on Mrs Smiths side. The eldest relative is 87 and resides in England.
Mrs. Clara McPhail Supreme President installed newly elected officers at Loewe's block hall in Lowell. Officers listed include Miss Leni Sheridan president and Miss Gertrude Morgan pianist. A concert and one act playlet were highlights but postponed due to illness. Banquet followed with chicken salad and social hour. event praised as highly enjoyable.
The Braves defeated the Federals by a single pin in the first of seven matches at the local alleys on Monday night. George Lynch led the winners with a 318 total after a 113 string, while Matson starred for the Federals with a 114 single and three strings totaling 375. The teams surpassed 500 in both finals as friendly rivalry promises tight contests ahead.
The newly organized Boys' Club of the Methodist Episcopal church will occupy the club rooms in Cannon's block Friday. The rooms will host up to date games a pool table a piano and a cosy reading room. Open house will welcome friends at the opening. Joseph Beavis caught a monster pickerel weighing three and a half pounds and 24 inches long with 12 inch girth. George Lynch was a Sunday Visitor in Natick.
Col Adams was introduced as the new Massachusetts Reformatory superintendent at Concord Junction. Officers and instructors gathered for a banquet with a long toast to cooperation as Adams spoke of reform over punishment and the need to prepare men for useful citizenship. The event was followed by entertainment, and the banquet was voted an annual affair.
A reader notes Mount Rainier shows heat evidence as a volcano in Washington and Mount St Helens reportedly erupted in 1848. Mount Baker, the northernmost US volcano, is also cited. A child named Lola recites a short memory poem with altered lines about sailors and light.
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