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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
9
The Ladies' union of Union Church held a turkey supper in the vestry drawing about 275 attendees. Tickets sold out in advance and the program featured farces, music, and a male trio standout with encores, reflecting high community effort and organization.
A letter from Walter W. Campbell and endorsement by George G. Russell praise Thomas F. Shaughnessy’s past work on the school committee. They urge continued support for his reelection, noting his earnest service, sacrifice for schools, and long dedication to Concord’s education.
South Sudbury notes Rev NL HW Wentworth of Orford New Hampshire spoke at Memorial church occupying the pulpit both morning and evening on Sunday last. Next Sunday Rev R H White of Newport New Hampshire will preach again in Memorial church.
H H Young sold his butcher business to William Cornellier of Ayer on Saturday evening. Cornellier takes over immediately and will run the shop in the same line, with Young continuing his Soncton route for the present.
The last forum of the season drew 125 attendees Sunday afternoon to hear Prof. Walter Rauschenbusch of Rochester discuss The Social Awakening. He examined labor conditions, taxation, socialism, and Christianizing the social order, stressing moral action over mere policy in shaping a regenerated nation.
A state ward, a little boy staying with Mr. and Mrs John Coyne, was struck by Edward Comeau's auto Thursday noon. The boy was pushed into the rear fender, knocked down, and found unconscious. He was taken to Deaconess hospital and his head injuries' impact on brain function remained uncertain, though condition appeared hopeful.
The Cadillac eight demonstrates simplified exterior styling with a frame mounted windshield set into the cowl corners and anchored to avoid stay rods. Running boards are clear with a concealed batter box behind the dust shield and neatly housed accessories on the opposite side. Sole lamps are designed to hide wiring for weather protection and reduced damage risk.
Six prisoners under death sentence paraded through Juarez for about an hour escorted by three drum corps and soldiers before three were executed. A civilian crowd witnessed the event invited by Gen Gavira and others. Further executions were suspended after a pause to the bodies.
The Christian Endeavor society held a village vestry gathering with many attendees. Miss Morile Pettie received a life gift from friends Fred Wy Gieon and others who have long served the university church. The evening included socializing, music, and reflections on the week end events.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places in a New Year era style with scattered references to people such as Missus Allee Janes and Lor Young, and events at a market or meeting. The text is largely unreadable but preserves some personal names and potential local notices without clear dates or actions.
Luciano, a banker with a Neapolitan bank, is held without bail in the municipal murder case of two men during an argument over civic matters. The confrontation grew heated and ended with gunfire.
J. C. Brady of Fall River argues a pharmacist’s influence builds lasting trust. The Rexall laxative is promoted as a pleasant tasting home remedy for constipation suitable for all ages, with trial sizes available.
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