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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1915

Page

5

Local Notes on arrivals harvests and infrastructure

Richard P. White returns from college for summer. Mrs. George W. Wheeler of Cambridge visits. Edw. Anderson reports his largest strawberry crop. C. B. Robbins hosts well attended banquets at the Inn. George Hill and family drive from Washington D C for a pleasant auto trip. Allston visitors seen at I F Goodrich. A new gate installed at Davis Street crossing of the NYNHLURR railway.

Richard P. White George W. Wheeler Cambridge Edwin F. Leeds Edw. Anderson C. B. Robbins George Hill Washington, D. C Allston I. F. Goodrich Davis St N. Y N. HL & UR. RR

Enjoyed outing of Daughters of Maine at Mrs Holden’s North Acton home

The Daughters of Maine of Boston, 32 members and guests, were hosted by Mrs Frank H Holden at her North Acton residence on June 22. Carriages met the group, Miss Florence White now teaches kindergarten, and Miss Marion Cash returns from Mansfield after a year of teaching. Thieves stole 150 pure bred White Wyandotte chickens from Rolfe Bradbury the night before. The day featured lunches, ice cream, coffee, and strawberries, with hosts assisted by Mrs Edwin Leeds and Mrs Edmund Green, and ended with high praise for the outing.

Daughters of Maine Boston Frank H. Holden North Acton Mr. Holden Florence White Marion Cash Mansfield Rolfe Bradbury Holden Edwin Leeds Edmund Green

Progressing Rapidly on Main Road Between Towns

Report notes rapid progress on the main road linking Lowell Acton and Maynard with South Chelmsford and Carlisle station. A permanent road is being built with several cuts and fills. When finished the section between Wheeler corner and Carlisle station should be completed soon.

Lowell Acton Maynard South Chelmsford Carlisle Station Wheeler Corner State Road Carlisle Staton

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Marlboro Citizen

Marlboro residents share a testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills as a treatment for weak kidneys. W. H. Swift of 30 Stevens St reports relief from backache when kidney trouble flared, with the ad noting 50 cent price and a Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo backing.

Bright Doan Dean Marlboro W. H. Swift Carpenter Stevens St. Marlboro Mr. Swift Foster-Milburn Co., Props Buffalo N.Y

Maynard Probate Actions Highlight Local Estates and Divorces

County court notices reveal Abel G. Haynes seeking administration of Ashael H. Haynes estate valued at 12500 with real estate 12000 and personal property 500. Divorces granted or nisi include Elizabeth Glen custody awarded and Alma Challis ending marriage with Royal Challis.

Elizabeth Fleanor Glen Acton Walter Wesley Glen Toston Hamilton Lowell Somerville Boston Daugher Edith Myelyn Glen Margaret J. Hagerty Madson Nora J. Sheehan Maynard George B. Lawton John D. Sheehan Baward Fr. Sheehan

West Acton Social Notes and Local Happenings

Miss Maud Priest is home for summer vacation. Martha J. Houghton spent last week at Mirror Lake NH. George W Mead and wife entertained guests at their bungalow over the weekend. Carl Hoar was home from Harvard College. The pageant week drew visitors from Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. George M Guilford Boston were guests at Guilford Sunday. James Perry and James A Grimes resumed work on the new house of S F Carlisle. James K E Richardson hosted his West Swen sey brother. Ralph Gates and friends enjoyed Nantasket Beach. BE. ot. Hall and family planned an ante trip to the White Mountains and Vermont relatives. Miss Alice Genthner returned to Foxcroft ME. Mrs. George B K Holton accompanied her to Foxcroft. Isaac Davis post and the Woman's Relief Corps will hold one regular meeting in July, on the 16th. The strawberry market broke last week with fruit at 10c a box. District water system installed at George Blume’s home, A F Blanchard’s slaughter house, W K Whitcomb’s ice house, and Dr. Fessenden’s barrel shop. R H Watts, buyer of the Risso farm, begins installing a Worth Pond water system. Watts has planted extensively this season. The village fire engineers met with town engineers and selectmen at South Acton for an important meeting. Mr. and Mrs. H W Parker of Stoneham, well known locally, leave July 6 with Sir Knights of the Masons for a California trip to the Exposition.

James KE. Richardson West Swensey Ralph Gates Nantasket Beach Ot. Hall Jeff White Mountains Vermont Alice Genthner Foxcroft George BK. Holton Isaac Davis Post Woman's Relief Corps George Blume A. FL Blanchard W. KE. Whitcoml Or. Fessenden R. H. Watts Risso Worth Pond Mr. Watts W. J. Benere ET. Rice W J. Costello South Acton If. W. Parker Stoneham Masonis Order California Exposition

Planning Ahead Interferes With Today’s Tasks

A concise reflection on prioritizing current duties over future plans, urging focus on present actions instead of postponing yesterday’s tasks to tomorrow. A timeless reminder attributed to Youth's Companion.

Norman McAllister Graduates Showcases Solo at Cord High

Norman McAllister of this village graduated from Cord High School last Thursday night and delivered a difficult solo of Caruso in a beautiful manner. The performance was warmly received by a large audience and signals a promising future as a singer under vocal lessons with Mrs. Alice Weeks.

Norman McAllister Concord High School Caruso Alice W. Weeks

Six Graduates From This Village Celebrate at Concord

A large turnout of students and friends attended Concord’s class day and graduation events. Six graduates hailed from the village: Thelen Bevan son Annie Benere Hazel Coolide Mary Smiley Arma Durkee and Norman McAllaster.

Concord Thelen Bevanson Annie Benere Hazel Coolide Mary Smiley Arma Durkee Norman McAllaster

Probate Court Citations for Adeline M. Willis Estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites interested parties to appear July 12 1915 at Cambridge to review Edgar Weeks third account as conservator for Adeline M Willis of Sudbury. Notice to be published weekly in Sudbury Enterprise for three weeks and mailed to known heirs. Witness First Judge Charles J McIntire June 18 1915. W E Rogers Register.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Adeline M. Willis Sudbury Edgar Weeks Canbridge Anid Conservator Sudbury Enterprise Sail County Charles J. McIntire Psquire W. EK. Rogers Register

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