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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1919

Page

8

Massachusetts war gratuity aid details explained to Hudson veterans

Rep. Glazier outlined the $100 gratuity act to Hudson and Maynard veterans at the selectmen’s room. Many service men filled out blanks and mailed them to the State treasurer as officials warned of processing delays and stressed residence and service proof for eligibility.

Ep. F. P. Glazier Frederick VP. Glazier Hudson Thesda Maynard Charles J. Burrill Frank J. Sanderson Alfred Fi. McCleary Glazier Massachusetts Rep Lincoln St Frank Bi. Sanderson United States Charles L. Burrill

Distasio Pure Food Market Ad Prices

Distasio Pure Food Market promotes lower prices on deli meats and roasts including flank corned beef brisket top round sirloin rib roast prime rib and leg veal with assorted canned goods such as Libbys condensed milk beans sardines and mustard pickles at reduced per pound and can prices.

Found Dead at Her Home in Southboro

Nellie Bagley, 44, was found dead at her Boston Road home in Southboro yesterday morning. Dr C S Knight ruled heart disease as the cause. She was born in Southboro to Mr and Mrs Patrick Bagley and leaves a brother, Timothy of Boston. Funeral at St Vinets Church Southboro Thursday morning with interment in Marlboro parish cemetery.

Southboro Nellie Bagley Boston Road Lawrence Misener John Curran St. Anne's Church C. S. Knight Westboro Miss Bagley Patrick Bagley Timothy Bagley Boston Price St. Vinets Church Marlboro

Turtles Weighed 160 Pounds in Marlborough Pond Catch

The Marlborough area saw its largest turtle haul in years at Bartlett pond yesterday. Telesphere Sassville of Grant Street caught four turtles totaling 160 pounds, including a 65 pound beast the team wrestled ashore with a beet hook and stout line. A 45 pound turtle and two 25 pound turtles completed the quadruple displayed for onlookers.

Marlborough Bartlett Pond Sassville Grant St

Toads Claim Ages Far Beyond Common Belief

Records suggest some toads live well over a century with estimates reaching around 670 years in extreme cases though such ages are rare and debated among researchers.

Burglary at Barnard’s Drugstore in Marlboro

Barnard’s drugstore was broken into last night and cents taken from a cash register. Money was placed in the safe, some candy taken from the Silent Alarm, and the break discovered by proprietor Harry A. Barnard this morning. No major injuries reported. other nearby burglaries noted as possible but unconfirmed.

Barnard den France Harry A. Barnard Burke Brothers Liberty St

Soldier to be greeted in Marlboro after France posting

The text notes a serviceman during a period serving in Nanes France with detachments in Germany and mentions Marlboro expecting a warm welcome for this individual.

Jime Nhe Nanes France Germany Marlboro Ian

Arrival of Lieut. Col. Payne at Newport News

Mrs. A. N. Payne received a telegram announcing Lieut. Col. Payne’s arrival at Newport News after sailing from St Nazaire France. He landed July 12 with 1500 men and will proceed to a discharge camp then Camp Devens. He has a long Army record from 1917 including command of Co A 101st Mounted Police 26th Division and promotions to major and lieutenant colonel.

A. N. Payne Col. Payne Newport News St. Nazaire France Col Payne Devens Co. A 101St Mounted Police 107Th Military Police

Sherman buys Central Street land adjoining Marlboro Laundry

Jed S. Sherman owner of Marlboro steam laundry acquires a 4000 square foot house lot on Central street adjoining his property. The lot, previously owned by the late George N. Cate, passed via will to Frederick J. Claflin and Benjamin F. Greeley trustees and then to Austin Cate Academy in New Hampshire from whom Sherman obtained the deed. He plans beautification rather than building. Sale conducted by Frank P. Thrasher of Monument Square real estate.

Jed S. Sherman Marlboro Steam Laundry Central St George N. €Ate Frederick J. Claflin Benjamin F. Greeley

Residence on Farm Road Sold by Walter Page Couple

Mr and Mrs Walter Page sold their residence at 2 Farm rd to Mr Mack of Framingham and will move to the city. Mrs Page plans a California visit to her son Palmer Page at American Optical Co and her daughter Elsie. Roald Amundsen, born in Sarpsburg Norway, was born 47 years ago today.

Unitarian Sunday School Institute Isle of Shoals Nohs Unitarian Summer Meetings Association Warren Warner Yo Por Up Howard Searles Nvew Hampshire Fred Griffin Philadelphia R. A. Griffin J. Randolph Coolidge Houghton Page Y. PR. U Minnie Packard Charles F. Potter Wellesley Hills Walter Page Farm Rd Mr. Mack Framingham City Roald Amundsen South Pole Sarpsburg Norway

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A. T. Haynes & CO Main Street Maynard, Mass Treasury Department Tooours Department Treasur Naval Services State House Maia The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth Treasury Army Navy United States Navy US Naval Reserve Forces Marine Corps POS Coast Guard National Naval Volunteers Oor ThreesokPe War Department Adjutant General Ceiver General SUI Ius General Court Bearnes Aetem Centre West Acton I Rh. Moulton Arwen Jencer Pedartion Apple Les Qicker iFor NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company George A. Stevens Distasio Pure Food Market Main St Association Hall Concord Inc Joseph Spence Belle Fontaine Woonsocket R. I Mrs. Misener Toad Barnard’s Drug Unitarian Summer Meetings Central Street
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