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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
2
The Marlboro Enterprise lists subscription prices at 1.50 per year in advance 2.00 otherwise and 4 cents for single copies. It notes office and staff positions including president treasurer and manager with locations at 151 Main Street Marlboro Massachusetts and other town offices.
An opinion piece condemns British war censorship for masking true conditions at the front. It argues that selective reporting inflates German setbacks while hiding Allied struggles, fueling complacency and delaying voluntary recruitment. It warns that lifting censorship could reduce discouraging propaganda and bolster national effort.
The article cautions travelers about diseases linked to summer hotels and drinking water, urging careful choice of vacation spots. It stresses rest in peaceful, healthy surroundings and criticizes abandoning faith, citing the Nantucket death of Jessie Holliday as a somber example of existential doubt and moral critique.
In the 4th district Maynaki declares George H. Creighton as a candidate for renomination with no opposition anticipated. The report notes a customary unopposed bid and confirms Creighton’s position for another term without challengers from the fall slate.
Maynard May portraying Mabel J Morris and James J Tobin wed Thursday at 9 30 in St Bridget's parochial residence Rev Walter J Browne officiated. Attendants were Ellen Morris and Eden Tobin. They plan a wedding trip to Maine and will live on Maple Street.
The text notes Mr Creighton toured the district last Thursday spoke with a representative and was encouraged by the situation. It mentions Democratic opposition and that aspirants will file papers in September with early talk of politics discounted.
On Thursday final papers passed completing the sale of Loewe's block from the heirs of Julius Loewe to Maynard Lodge of Loewe Realty. The transaction concludes the long running real estate matter and transfers ownership to Maynard Lodge.
Plans are complete for St. Bridget’s annual parish picnic at John A. Croene Park on July 5. The program features athletic events with prizes, two baseball games, dash races for boys and girls, a bicycle race, and a shoe tying contest, with the National Band of M ayiar providing music.
Moses Tierney received a letter from his brother Patrick who joined the Lancaster regiment at the outbreak of the European war. He speaks of hard service and severe losses with only 60 men of a 2000 strong complement returning to England. He remains hopeful of ultimate victory.
Charles A Welch lodge held an onasts masters night Thursday. Four candidates were initiated by past masters. Lotus Quartet of Boston performed after which a banquet followed. attendance reached 150 with guests from Tindon Clinton and Concord.
Arthur Wright, William Burke and James Maguire of Jon Hancock Life Insurance Co plan a Framingham district dinner at the Quincy House Boston. In the afternoon the Tudson-staff under M P Sloan will sail to Nahant for a shore dinner. The Tindson staff posed with the board amid a phenomenal week’s record in the Hudson office.
Twelve members of Etta FR. Raw lodge and 21 members of Summer Hill lodge journeyed to Clinton Thursday to join lodges in a reception for Mass G M John J. Gallagher. Summer Hill presented him a silk Nat Miss Ada Rand. Mrs John J Gallagher received a cut glass water set from the ID of H. The event was reported as excellent.
D J Lowman of Lowman New York, a La France fire truck representative, visited the town this week and praised the condition of the hose truck. He paid a fine tribute to the local department and noted that Mr Bowman instructed the local drivers.
The schedule shows office hours from 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday with evening hours 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays.
Ninety members of the Charles A. Welch lodge A F and A M joined 75 Doric lodge members from Hudson for Sunday service at First Parish church Stow. The group heard an able address from Rev J B Moulton pastor.
Peter Johnston, son of Mr and Mrs William Johnston, broke his right arm when he fell through while standing on an ice run during a group swim at the ice house last week.
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