Marines Mark 160th Birthday Tracing Colonial Roots
The U S Marines celebrate their 160th anniversary on November 10, tracing origins to 1775. The article recalls the Tur Tavern rendezvous, the drums, and early expeditions to the West Indies, with New England Marines distinguished in the Revolution. It notes Glover's Maritime Regiment and the sea fighting that linked Marine and Navy history.
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U. S
Benjamin Franklin
Quaker City
Franklin
Delaware
Tur
West Indies
New Providence
Bahamas
New England
Congress
Massachusetts
Rhode ‘Island
Connecticut
Gooch
Vernon
Rhode Island
Falcon
Bedford
Washington
Massachusette
Abso
Pars
John Glover
Marblehead
Continental Congress
Constitution
King Kamehameha Birth Date Debated by Historians
Historians in Hawaii dispute King Kamehameha's birth date, noting he was not born on June 11 or in 1786 as once claimed. Hawaiians traditionally celebrate June 11 as his natal day, but no precise year is agreed.
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Kamehameha
Hawaii
Honolulu
Pirates Wipe Out Hongkong’s Pirate Past to Port Glory
Hongkong transformed from notorious pirate haunt to a premier port. British possession began nearly a century ago and the island grew into a key ocean passage to South China markets.
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Hongkong
Great Britain
South China
Service for Mrs Annie G Williams held in Concord
Funeral services for Mrs Annie G Henderson Williams of Concord were conducted at the Trinitarian Congregational Church by Rev George Loring Thurlow. Burial followed in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Born December 14 1862 in Gardens town Scotland she came to the United States at 20 and later moved to Concord with her husband Richard S Williams. She leaves a daughter Annie G Williams of Concord.
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Concord
Annie G. (Henderson) Williams
Quincy
Richard S Williams
Monument
Trinitarian Congregational Church
George Loring Thurlow
Joseph B .Algeo
Mathias Andrasen
Edward W Flannery
Walter MacLeod
Thomas J McGrath
Joseph Baggio
Daughters of
St. George
Daughters of St. George
Clan MacGregor
First Presbyterian Church
Annie G Wllams
Williams
Davis Court
Claims Credit for the Rocker Invention in Plymouth Rock Tale
The article credits a designer for the rocker claiming invention origins tied to a cradle brought to Plymouth Rock on the Mayflower. It notes the cradle inspired the rocker design and ties the claim to early colonial artifacts and the Mayflower voyage.
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New England
Plymouth Rock
Knowledge Enables Forcing External Forces Into Operation
Knowledge allows one to externalize forces beyond self into action and gain the benefits.
Freight Car Night Terror Uphill Ride Ends With Gratitude
In winter 1902 eighteen year old Fred Curtis rode a freight car from Pennsylvania to Tennessee to help a neighbor move. A split train and runaway descent at 70 mph left him trapped among four kicking horses and a toppled stove. He survived with a crushed toe, thanking luck and a calm brakeman for rescue.
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Fate
Fred E. Curtis
Fred
Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Tennessee
Scott County
Richmond
Richhi
Marietta
Murphy, Tenn
Fred Curtis
Auxiliary officers installed at Odd Fellows hall
Mrs Della Moore was installed as president of the Ladies Auxiliary A O H with an impressive ceremony at Odd Fellows hall. A chicken supper followed the ceremonies, served by a committee chaired by Miss Mary Driscoll. Mrs Hurley of Middlesex attended the event.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Odd Fellows Hall
Mary Driscoll
Mary Hurley
Theaident
Middlesex
Auxiliary Officers and Guests Listed at Meeting
Julia White named financial secretary and Mary Sheridan treasurer with Catherine Bariteau and Nora Riley on the auditing committee. May Driscoll chairs the Literary committee. Agnes Driscoll is historian. guests include Mary Doyle former Auxiliary president and Annie Galvin former county president. Rev D Edward O Bryan of St Bridget s church and John H Maley president of Division 44 AOH attended.
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Julia White
Mary Sheridan
Catherine Bariteau
Nora Riley
Josephine Sheridan
May Driscoll
Agnes Driscoll
Mary Doyle
Newton
Annie Galvin
D. Edward O’bryan
St. Bridget’s Church
John H. Maley
Wandering Musicians to the Trossachs
A brief note describes a journey by wandering musicians to the Trossachs region in Scotland. The piece hints at a scenic route through the highlands and the anticipated performances in local venues.
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Trossachs
Old Rivals Settle Score On Holiday Gridiron Rivalry
Marlboro and Maynard renew their long running schoolboy football feud at Alumni Field Maynard next Monday at 2 15 pm Marlboro leads 4 2 in eight previous meetings with two ties Last year Marlboro won 7 0 Maynard seeks revenge as Coach Vodoklys drills for key blocking Marlboro backs Joe Duca in at fullback for tough ground game Crowd expected to fuel a gruelling clash as both teams fight for regional bragging rights Winchester repeats as Middlesex League champion with Wendell Mansfield guiding Frankie Provinzano to a record title run Maynard beats Maynard remains in the mix with strong midseason push Hudson falls to Milford in Midland league standings and Steeves' squad debuts with a baseball title to football double success
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Maynard
Marlboro
Alumni Field
Highland City
Maynardites
Mike Vodoklys
Concord
Hudson
Vodoklys
Claridge
Marlboroians
Winchester
Stoneham
Wendell Mansfield
Frankie Cannonball Provinzano
Middlesex
Belmont
Lexington
Milford
Steeves
Podiatrist Links Foot Health to Women’s Well Being
Dr Rudolph Maynard List told a Boston audience that a woman is only as good as her feet. He warned cramped or malformed feet harm health nerves and disposition and even eyesight. He urged walking barefoot part of every day noting Southern women have better feet and posture than American women.
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Rudolph List
Tropics
Boston
United States
St George’s church vestry notes and parish gatherings
A monthly vestry meeting was held. Parish Aid Society meets tonight at 6 30. St Hilda’s Guild meets tomorrow at 6 30 at Cooperative Hall for the annual Bazaar. Young People’s Fellowship organizing a dancing class at St George’s Parish Hall register at rectory 25 Florida road. Canvassers meet Parish Hall Tuesday November 12 6 30 to 7 30 with speakers James P King Irving Wooldridge Alfred Tracey Roy Nelson. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 8 church school 9 30 and service at 10 46. Young People’s Fellowship 7 and union service at Congregational church 7 30.
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Parish Aid Society
St. Hilda's Guild
Cooperative Hall
Young People's Fellowship
St. George's Parish
Florida Road
James P. King
Irving Wooldridge
Alfred Tracey
Roy Nelson
Congregational Church
Maynard Hallowe'en Party At Local Homes
A costume party hosted at multiple residences including Elizabeth Reid Alfred Carey Mary Wheeler Ruth Demouth Ellen Schwanke and others awarded prizes. William Olsen won door prize while Arthur Twombley received a rhinestone collar and Alfred Carey and Peter Olsen bouquets. A second whist gathering is planned for November 7 at 82 Powder Mill Road.
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Maynard
Elizabeth Reid
Alfred Carey
Mary Wheeler
Ruth Demouth
Ellen Schwanke
Franklin
Flora Bal
Peter Olsen
William Olsen
Arthur Twombley
Lena Cahoon
Perkins
John Crosby
Flora Babb
Burgess
Hanson
Alfred Carey, Jr
Powder Mill Road
Expanding Horizons Delivers Union Service Message
Mrs Fred Alan MacDonald spoke at Acton Congregational Church on Sunday evening on Expanding Horizons. A large crowd from the Baptist church joined the choir directed by Harold Merriam of South Acton at the service. All Saints Day and All Souls Day observances drew large gatherings at St Elizabeth of Hungary church.
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Fred Alan MacDonald
Acton Congregational Church
The
Baptist Church
Harold Merriam
South Acton
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
Halloween Eve Pranks Largely Mild in Maynard
Rain dampened Halloween excitement with only two false fire alarms near 11:30 p m. Police protection prevented major mischief as a few autos were soaped and tires aired down. Children held costume parades and witch chasers joined in light celebrations.
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Maynard
Hallowe'en
Box 22
Box 21
Hallowe’sn
Salesmanship for All Selling Tickets to Europe Popular in U S
The piece notes that sales of travel tickets to Europe have become widespread across many sectors in the United States. It lists tourist agents, banks, hotels, florists, nurserymen, grocers, college professors, students, railroad agents, and insurance and real estate brokers as active sellers.
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Europe
United States
US Bid for Cuba in 1848 under Polk Administration
The United States, during President Polk's term, proposed buying Cuba from Spain for a large sum of money. The offer, reported with uncertain figures, reflected a significant territorial-purchase aim of the era.
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Polk
United States
Cuba
Spain
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Nason St
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Silk
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