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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
8
The ad copy touts a patent solution that reduces the bite and dryness of tobacco smoke. It claims to ease irritation for smokers and mentions targeted benefits for men who have burned ties and parched mouths.
Funeral services for Miss Viola Rice will be Thursday at 2 PM at her home 40 Mechanic Street. George Patterson and mother near East Main Street suffer grippe and stay at home. Downes's store sleigh party to Framingham. 26 guests. supper served. Mrs J P Temple ill at Greenwood Street attended by two nurses. License commissioners vote to delay extra license until April annual meeting. Mrs M J McCarthy recovering from grippe at Newton Street home.
A Bedford banquet for the fire department and selectmen was held last Saturday at the Bedford House. Sullivan and Laymaine’s orchestra from Maynard provided music from 8 to 11 90 with singing and speeches following supper. Attendees included the board of selectmen and numerous fire department engineers and members led by Chief John Q. Blake, with names such as Immanuel Pfeifer Jr, John R. Comley, Charles W. Blake, William B. Hughes, Alfred J. Walters, and many others.
Mrs Lucy Marhar of Concord is named administratrix of the estate of her husband John Marhar of Concord who died December 26 1910 by Judge George F Lawton of the Probate court She has contributed 2000 to the estate valued at 1000 in personal property The will of Mrs Augusta T Jacobs of Concord who died December 15 is filed naming Alice Jacobs of Concord executrix The heirs at law are John T Jacobs Alice Jacobs Gertrude J Mervin and Mabel L Jacobs all of Concord The will is returnable at Hast Cambridge January 5 A Somerville woman F Ethel Bond seeks administratrixship of her mother Elizabeth A Wayne of Acton who died September 9 The estate is valued at 8600 with 600 real estate and 8000 personal property The heirs at law are F Ethel Bond of Somerville a daughter and James A Wayne of Acton a son The petition is returnable at East Cambridge January 21 Horace F Tuttle of Acton represents the petitioner.
Central Mass league managers meet at Milford with most towns present except Maynard and Lowell. Maynard is dropped from the league amid weak draw and poor performance. Marlboro’s Ghiloni elected vice president and Fitchburg’s Mike Godley given a trial. Framingham to set remaining schedule. Holliston expresses satisfaction with developments.
The Marlboro five overwhelmed Lowell 44 to 22 as Finn scored eight baskets and Costello, Renkert, Chapman, Lacasse, and Follansbee added multiple hoops. The game featured three 15 minute periods with an attendance around 600 and saw Marlboro dominate from start to finish.
Milford beat Maynard 64 45 at Milford Saturday night in a C. M. L. contest. McClellan scored eight floor goals, Harvey led Milford with six, and Maynard struggled without Heffron. Towne played for Maynard, while Gibbons, Tobin, Walden, and Allison contributed for Milford.
Maynard and Lowell played an exhibition in Cooperative Hall on Tuesday. Four Maynard players faced four Lowell men in a lively open contest that thrilled fans. Kelley and Punch stood out with fast passing and basket shooting. Lew and Gibbons scored for Maynard while Cote and Clark impressed for Lowell. Final score Maynard 42 Lowell 54 with Kelley leading Maynard and Lew pacing Lowell. Referee Dr Flaherty and timer Ledgard oversaw a 15 minute period game.
Hudson High School defeated Maynard in a 20 minute period hockey game. Heath led scoring with 5 goals and Costellon added 4 as Hudson, the defending Central Mass champions with veteran players, defeated the local team in Hudson on Friday.
The Maynard Checker Club held its annual meeting in the Odd Fellows block Sunday afternoon electing Michael F. Mullin president John Maley vice president Henry Slyvert financial secretary Arthur Champagne recording secretary Daniel Moore treasurer Felix Rainville Dennis Spain Henry Slyvert and William H. Scully as directors The club is praised as a highly successful organization with financial deposits and active members ready to arrange matches with other clubs.
The married and single men of So Acton plan a series of matches at the local alleys amid strong rivalry. Thomas Murray was high man last week with 128, while Hugh Connor challenged with 125.
Professors who decry athletic expansion should note a rising phase in sports publicity. Schools now employ organized writer staffs with costs for photos and material, distributing free content to newspapers nationwide.
Manager Ledgard of Maynard disputes being kicked out of the league saying he filed a strong protest over late arrivals missing referees and aimless play. He indicates Maynard may pursue independent basketball as the league continues in a drift and claims the manager's exit pleases fans and ends the matter.
A proposed bill filed by Representative-elect James E. Olin would permit a hunter with a license to travel over anyone's land and avoid civil or criminal trespass actions. The measure has 15 signatories.
The 1916 hunting license is required starting January 1 and expires December 31. The first day of the close season on ducks arrives Saturday. Only foxes, hares, and rabbits may be hunted during the period, with hares and rabbits legal through February while fox hunters end early. Ducks may be hunted after October 1 in Massachusetts.
The article quotes Harry Vardon saying golf tests nerve and temperament more than any other game. He argues golf approaches an art and requires a sensitive nervous system to become a champion, noting a phlegmatic temperament would hinder rising to greatness on the links.
A new game named Gridiron, blending football and basketball, is being tried at Cornell. Invented by Professor C. V. P. Young, it uses a regular football on a gridiron with eleven players each side. Running more than five yards is illegal, tackling below the waist is forbidden, and frequent passing is encouraged.
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