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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
5
Advertises for a prominent Maynard area agent for an automobile proposition. Seeks a well known, reliable man with financial resources to represent and promote the plan locally.
The text explains that dust particles in the air scatter sunlight, making the sky luminous. Without dust the day sky would be black, the moon and stars unseen, and shadows would be deep. Light is mostly reflections from countless dust grains scattering and bouncing light.
Residents report a sudden electric outage at St Woolas Church in Newport Monmouthshire during a sacred cantata. Voices fell silent as women cried and surged for exits before the vicar reassured parishioners. The choir resumed singing in darkness and wardens lit emergency gas burners, restoring light.
Mrs. Jennie M. Williams of Marlboro testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills eased her back pain and weak kidney action after persistent difficulties. She credits the remedy with keeping her in good shape and urges others to try the same product. Price is 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A final Maynard town meeting motion seeks to settle the long running schoolhouse issue. The proposal would replace Main Street with Summer Street as the site, raise the cost to sixty thousand dollars, and fund the project with bonds over twenty years. The measure faces opposition and strong debate among residents from Concord, Acton, Littleton, Stow, and Maynard.
The local Y P S C E hosted Middlesex delegates in the Congregational church vestry with 175 present. Robert Wood was absent. Robert Christie presided. Guests were welcomed by a reception committee and entertained by whistling solos, a sketch, and a local sewing circle production.
The Congregational Church outlines a week of Y P S C EB activities led by Deacon William H Gutteridge. Events include 100 years peace sermon by the pastor with special music, a Sunday 10 45 remembrance service, a 6 oclock YP SC EE service, and a February 22 district Y P L S C BE convention at Union Church Concord Junction with speakers Dr Goble Dr Page Rev Dr Shaw and others.
The Ladies Auxiliary A O H held a whist party in Masonic hall after a meeting led by Cecelia OToole Inez Scully and Mary Driscoll. Fifteen tables played from 8 to 10 15 with prizes awarded to Mrs Susan Sheehan Miss Julia McCarthy Mrs Catherine Ineson John King John Ryan and P H Murphy. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs George Kaler Jr Mrs James McCarthy and others. Guests came from Concord Concord Junction Acton and Hudson.
Frank Mason of the Lamson Co. of Poston installed the Lamson Airline cash system in the New Idea store Thursday. The system links the ladies, shoe, and men's departments via a new centrally located office. Since installation, Miss Julia Sheehan serves as cashier.
Socialist society held a two night fair on Friday and Saturday at Parker street hall. Attendance was good and the event was a notable literary innovation. Books were given to lucky number holders along with an orchestral program, comic songs, ring and discus throwing, javelin, one act dramas, games, and evening refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Smith celebrate the birth of a daughter on Saturday creating a five generation line on Mrs Smiths side The oldest member is 87 and resides in England The event marks a milestone for the family.
Mrs. Clara McPhail Supreme President installs officers of Unity Circle No 1 I C A in Loewe's block hall Lowell. Officers seated include Lena Sheridan president and Juli Keegan treasurer. A concert and postponed playlet precede a banquet with salads, salmon, cakes, coffee and social hour. The gathering is described as one of the most enjoyable in society history.
The Braves defeated the Federals in the opening seven game series at the local alleys by a single pin. George Lynch led the winners with 112 and 118 strings while Matson paced the Federals with 114 and three strings totaling 125. The match featured close early games and strong team totals with good natured rivalry.
The newly organized Boys' Club of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will occupy club rooms in Cannon's block Friday. The space features a reading room, pool table, piano, and usual games with open-house attendance. Joseph Beavis caught a monster pickerel, weighing three and a half pounds, 24 inches long and 12 inches in girth. George Lynch was a Sunday Visitor in Natick.
Concord Junction reports Col. Adams named superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory. A banquet in his honor featured remarks on reform approaches, including trade schools and probation, with Rev. W. J. Natt leading prayer and Col. Adams stressing accountability to society. The event, chaired by W. S. Leland, voted to make the banquet an annual affair.
The report notes Mount Rainier showing internal heat and Mount St Helens rumoured to erupt in 1842 while Mount Baker in the far north United States is listed as active.
A pupil recites a short verse and mutters a misheard line turning "mariners" into "married men" and "might" into "light" showing how memory can distort poetry.
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