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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
5
Maynard notes a sequence of social calls and visits among residents including Elizabeth Carpenter, Lad a Shea, Frank McCarron, and others. The town reports a severe grippe outbreak, hospital stays, instructive travels, and local business updates across several households.
On Tuesday Jan 4 the Republican town committee organized with Gavin Taylor as chairman John W Flood secretary and James J Morgan treasurer The caucus for nominating town officers will be held Thursday Jan 27 to endorse candidates and place names on the committee ballot Those seeking nomination must submit their names to the secretary by Thursday Jan 20.
An old pharmacy advertisement promotes Citrolax as a remedy for constipation and stomach issues. It claims quick relief from headaches and a thorough cleansing with no pain or nausea, urging readers to ask for Citro-Job at Maynard Pharmacy.
The Y. P. S. C. E. met in the Congregational church vestry for a happy session. Officers Gavin Taylor Jr presided with Emma Guillow Helen Spence Lessie Lawton as reception line. Supper featured two menu options followed by vocal, readings, violin duets, and social games led by Mrs. Franklin P. Flagg’s committee.
At Sunday night’s meeting the St Bridget’s Temperance society elected all last year’s officers by acclamation and formed a no license committee. The committee consists of John Horan Daniel Colbert John Punch Jr John Murray and William Maley and will begin an active campaign at once.
In Cannon’s hall Monday evening the Spoolers and Drawers union installed its newly elected officers with John Golden of New York national president of United Textile Workers of America as installing officer. Golden spoke on unionism and noted the Nashua strike. A turkey supper followed at Masonic hall with a musical program and social hour. Local officers then tendered Golden a reception.
The seventh grade at Bancroft Street School enjoyed a sleigh ride to Hudson Tuesday evening chaperoned by Miss Gertrude Wade. Seventh graders on Nason Street plan a sleighing party Thursday and the high school junior class also schedules one. An eastbound Maynard car struck a snow plow Wednesday night, injuring several passengers.
The Court Maynard of A in Maynard Florida held its final meeting at Odd Fellows hall on Monday evening. Members may receive clearance cards to affiliate with the grand court. The court voted to dissolve, effective after 30 days. Founded December 1, 1890, it marks its 25th anniversary.
At a meeting of the Men’s club of St George’s church Tuesday night officers were elected Rev Arthur Bradford Papineau president William Brindley vice president Arthur Soar secretary Ernest Boothroyd treasurer Albert Easthope and James Cowles auditors attended by Henry Ledgard and Mrs Blanchard Weaver who were at a relative’s wedding in Holyoke Tuesday.
Miss Jessie T Graham and Paul F Delaney of Concord Junction were married Friday at the parochial residence by Rev Daniel Cronin. A reception followed at the bride's parents home on Parker Street. full wedding details appear in the Concord Junction columns.
Members of the Question club were entertained by Miss Pauline Bent Monday evening at her Summer Street home. A Christmas tree served as the centerpiece with gifts from the hostess who played Santa Claus. The night featured music refreshments and social time.
The local post office reports December business around $1000. In the rush week, receipts surpassed half the month total, reaching $550.
The freshman class held a sleighing party to Hudson in West. Strout's place Tuesday evening with chaperones Misses Coughlin and Bennett. Because not all could be accommodated, a second ride is planned for Thursday night.
We express sincere appreciation for acts of kindness that lightened our sorrow after our loss. Special thanks to the Spinners' union and all relatives and friends who assisted in any way. Mrs. Bridget Casey and family.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a soothing remedy for severe lagrippe coughs. R. G. Collins of Barnegat New Jersey credits the product with stopping his exhausting lagrippe cough. Also notes Johnson Pharmacy in Maynard carrying the remedy. A separate note records a Jan 5 request to the president to disclose Austro German plotting information to Congress.
Alexander Hickland learned of his mother’s death in New York City. He left Tuesday with his wife and daughter Alice, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rock and Alexander Marsden to attend the funeral. The note also includes a junk ad about Foley’s products.
Maynard Massachusetts January 1 1916 the quarterly meeting of the trustees of the Assabet Institution for Sayings will be held at the banking rooms Maynard on Wednesday January 5 at eight oclock P M for the transaction of any business proper to come before the meeting
Letters praise Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and Moley Kidney Pills for rheumatic pain and bladder issues. Advertisements from Johnson Pharmacy in Maynard assert effectiveness for colds, coughs, and croup. A note announces Miss D J Fullenton moving to a new Fowler block store on Main Street next Monday.
A local note attributes winter aches to kidney failure to eliminate waste. Foley Kidney Pills are claimed to tone up weak kidneys and provide relief. Johnson Pharmacy, Maynard.
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