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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1919

Page

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Maynard Special Meeting on Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

A Maynard town meeting discussed expanding the planned memorial from a granite shaft to a larger building to honor all who served in wars. A subcommittee was formed to prepare a program for a mass meeting and to explore using the Amory Maynard estate for a public library and town offices.

A. Morrill Osgood Jamaica Plain Maynard Trust Co Anna Holt Agnes Gibbons Osgood Dwinell A. J. Coughlin Howard A. Wilson Joshua Naylor Holt James Carney Wm. Naylor Amory Maynard

Graceffa Found Guilty of Assault With Intent to Kill

Giuseppe Graceffa was found guilty of assault with intent to kill Dinisia Rizzo of Fitchburg at the Cambridge Superior Court after a three day trial. Deputy Chief John Connors prosecuted. Dr. Franklin P. Flagg testified.

Graceffa Guiseppe Graceffa John Connors Dinisia Rizzo Fitchburg Cambridge Franklin P. Flagg Connors Rizzo Joseph Stpoli Hayes St Sipoli Middlesex County

Social Notes From Concord Junction and Nearby Towns

Miss Flavia Curtice of Boston visited Miss Eva Moreau in Concord Junction. Francis Ahearn left town to take a position in Marlboro. Mrs James Reilly and Miss Nellie Cooster visited relatives in Holliston. Miss Minnie Marshall of Waltham stayed with her sister Mrs J M Collins. Mrs Craig Sweet recovering from surgery at Deaconess. Mattias Anderson moved his family to the Sheehan house on Harrington Ave. Miss Mary Rhatigan of Lawrence attended the wedding of Miss Annie Hamilton and Charles King. Miss Louise Lyons on a three week vacation, some time in Hooksett NH. Richard McCabe left Springfield terminal to join the census staff under John J Sullivan. Geraldine Reilly, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Reilly, home from Deaconess after appendicitis operation.

Flavia Curtice Boston Eva Moreau Francis Ahearn Marlboro James Reilly Nellie Cooster Holliston Minnie Marshall Waltham J M. Collins Craig Sweet Deaconess Hospital Mattias Anderson Laws Brooks Rd Sheehan Harrington Ave Mary Rhatigan Lawrence L. G. King Crest St Annie Hamilton Charles King Louise Lyons Dr. Davis Hooksett N. H Richard McCabe

Willow Rebekah lodge hosts annual Children's Night

Willow Rebekah lodge held its annual Children’s Night on Monday October 6. The event featured a supper prepared by a committee led by Mrs. Anna Hall with members Mrs. Harry Isner Mrs. Allan Kennedy Mrs. L. Dye Mrs. S. T. Blood and J. W. Raymond. Performances included piano solos by Della and Bertha London and a recitation by Bertha. The Deputy Grand President and Marshal visited the lodge.

Willow Rebekah Lodge Anna Hall Harry Isner Allan Kennedy L. Dye S. T. Blood J. W. Raymond Della Bertha London Little Bertha

First Whist Party At Help Of Christians Church

The inaugural whist party in Warner hall drew good turnout with games lasting until 10 pm. Prizes included flour, canned vegetables, a collar, a necktie, and consolation gifts. Miss Cecelian Williams played piano. The next event is planned for Tuesday Oct 21.

Help of Christians Church Warner Hall Cecelian Williams Edward Coughlin William Coughlin Agnes Shannon Joseph King Milo Burke

Final chapter in six Boston youths theft case heard

In Concord district court on Saturday the four fined youths agreed to bonds for Superior Court appearance, while fifth boy 11 year old John Kolesky had case placed on file. Fines totaled 90 dollars for four defendants, each paying 25 dollars except Joseph Burski who paid 15 dollars.

Seouth Boston James J. Walsh Massachusetts Ave Lexington Concord Keyes Cambridge John Kolesky East Sth St South Bostom Paul Oxcalis 4Th St Harry Lecour Broadway Joseph H. Burbulis First St Joseph Bulski 6Th St

Concord Junction couple wed at St Bernard’s church

Charles King of Concord Junction and Miss Anne Veronica Hamilton of Thornshaw Street were married in a nuptial mass at St Bernard's church Worcester. The ceremony featured an all-star clergy including Rev James F Hamilton and Rev Alexander Hamilton with music by Mrs Loughlin and others. The couple plans a wedding tour and will reside in Rochester New York after November with gifts of silver linen and cut glass noted.

Anne Veronica Hamilton William Hf. Hamilton Thornau St St. Bernard's Church Charles Bernard King Lilla, King Crest St Concord Junction James F. Hamilton Whitman Alexander Hamilton Brockton Margaret F. Hamilton Concord Frank J. King Buffalo N.Y Joseph FP James Hamilton Holmiston William S. Lenihan Roxbury Richard Dee Bards Thoreaust Hardy Arlington Boston Holliston Natick Waltham Lawrence Pepperell Maynard New York Philadelphia Washington Rochester N. Y

Wedding in Concord as Joanna Braley Weds Alexander Cameron

Miss Joanna Sedgwick Braley daughter of Dr and Mrs H H Braley married Alexander Abbott Cameron son of Mr and Mrs Julian A Cameron at First Parish Meeting House Concord on Oct 1. The ceremony featured organ music by Thomas Whitney Surette and guests including bridesmaids Eleanor A Cameron Marjory Cameron Dorothy W Day Marian Hudson Elizabeth Hoar and many more. The couple plans to reside in Concord after a small reception.

Joanna Braley Alexander Cameron Concord Joanna Sedgwick Braley H. H. Braley Alexander Abbott Cameron Julian A. Cameron Westfort McDonald Thomas Whitney Surette Frederick al Dewey Elizabeth Braley Russell Eleanor A Cameron Marjory Cameron Westford Dorothy W. Day New Haven Marian Hudson Elizabeth Hoar W. Hi. Jones Elizabeth Prentiss New York Walter George Aver Parsons Agrookline Gloucester William Penn Whitehouse 2Nd Portland Robert F. Abbott Donald Fr. Cameron Lowell Frederick C. Church Frederick A. Dewey Chas. Eaton Boston Victor F. Hockmeyer Latwell Robert Treat Whitehouse Jr Miss Wheeler School of Providence R. I Harvard Institute of 1770 Hasty Pudding Iroquois Fox Varsity Mandolin Navy

Concord Centre Troop 1 postpones meeting for Yankee Division show

The Concord Centre Boy Scouts Troop 1 postponed their Friday evening meeting so the boys could attend the moving pictures of the Yankee Division at the Armory. Next week the troop will hike to their Fairhaven camp to prepare for a Christmas week camp-fire celebration. Miss Mary Gleason hosted her cousins Miss Elizabeth West and Miss Edith West of Axbury over the weekend.

Concord Centre Armory Fairhaven Mary Gleason Elizabeth and Edith West Axbury

West Acton Mixed Local Notices Include Travels and Events

John Manning purchased a Ford touring car. Mr. Page returns to Hall Bros mill work. Teele Bros sell land to Whitney Hastings at Maynard. Harold Richardson visits his parents’ home for a week. Ben Perry leaves on the 22d for Portugal to spend winter in warmth. Mrs Lizzie Mead departs for Maine for vacation after summer with C G Durkee. A dance occurred at the O O F hall with few attendees. Sheridan’s Orchestra from Maynard played. WS Kelly paints the residence and barn of A N Hederstedt. Mr and Mrs Charles Hayward attend a Carlisle wedding. Rev C L Pierce and Mrs from Westboro join Wachusett association all day at Baptist church last week.

John Manning Page Hall Bros Teele Bros Whitney & Hastings Maynard Harold Richardson Ben. Perry Portugal Lizzie Mead Maine C. G Durkee Charles Hayward Bo EF Hayward Kitta Gates Carlisle C. Ll. Pierce Westboro Wachusett Association Baptist Church

Bedford Delays and Events Mark Holiday Week

Local schools closed for holiday. Miss Gladys Hill visited relatives on South Street. Curtiss Airplane Co will finish its season at headquarters this month. Town residents attended a dance in East Lexington Tuesday. Kirby Dundebout Services held at St Michael's on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mr and Mrs Harold Thresher celebrate birth of a daughter. Three planes from South Bedford airfield flew to Worcester for the Fair Friday. Campers visited Oakland Inehurst and Nutting's Lake despite late season. Edward Fitzgerald of Concord Junction spent weekend with grandmother in Bedford.

Gladys Hill South St Curtiss Airplane Co East Lexington Bedford Lawrence Monnay St. Michael’s Church Harold Thresher Cardolerd South Bedford Worcester Coampers Oakland Inehurst Nutting’s Lake Edward Fitzgerald Concord Junction Margaret Fitzgerald North Broad

Hedford Grange Dance and Whist at Town Hall

A dance and whist party is planned for October 20 at 8 o clock in the Town hall under Hedford Grange auspices. Attendance is not expected to be large.

Hedford

Boxing bout set for Mechanics Building Monday October 20

The Johnny Wilson versus Jake Ahearn match, postponed two weeks, will be held at Mechanics Building on Monday evening October 20. Wilson trains at Bedford Inn and many Bedford residents are expected to attend.

Johnny Wilson Jake Ahearn Mechanics Building Bedford Inn Bedford

Holiday family visits span Acton Wollaston and Nova Scotia

Dr Leech from Fall River bears the weekend and holiday at Dr He's Irene Merriam spent the holiday with her brother in Wollaston. Mr and Mrs Fletcher went to Nova Scotia for two weeks. Mr Turner and family of Somerville visit Mrs Cora Whitney. Madison Fairbanks and Robert Christie returned from New York Saturday noon to stay for the holidays.

CB. Leech Fall River Irene Merriam Wollaston WS. Fletcher Nova Scotia Turner Somerville Cora Whitney Madison Fairbanks Robert&. Christie New York

Local Family Settles in New Home in Exchange Square

Dr and Mrs S B Annis settle in a new home in Ex change square. Dr S A Christie and family formerly lived there for one year. The village congratulates the addition of the Annis family to its numbers.

S. B. Annis Exchange Sq S. A. Christie

Mary Emma Halliday Weds Henry Leon Capelle in Lewiston

Cards announce the marriage of Mary Emma Halliday to Henry Leon Capelle on Thursday Oct 9 in Lewiston Me. The bride taught in the grammar school for four years and is well liked. the groom has lived here for years and is connected with the Fertile factory. The couple receives warm wishes from friends.

Mary Emma Halliday Henry Leon Capelle Lewiston

Congregational Church Services and Meetings Report

Pastor Rev. Ralph A Barker leads Sunday worship at 10 80 and Sunday school at 11 45 with eve ning sermon at 7 on the Bible topic Right and Wrong Use of the Bible The Friday meeting at 7 30 asks What We Owe Old People The Ladies Social Circle plans a Thursday afternoon gathering at 2230 The Woman's Missionary meeting will be at Mrs 8 A Christie's home Friday at 38 o'clock

Zach R. A. Barker Woman's

Sudbury Family Gatherings and Visiting Guests

Sudbury residents Mr and Mrs Frank Gerry entertain their grandson Robert Filmore of Hudson. Roy Hawes, a college student, will spend the week at home during the school year. Mrs Emma Perry Wells, Miss Doris and a friend were recent guests at Elm Farm.

Frank Gerry Robert Filmore Hudson Roy Hawes Emma Perry Wells Doris Elm Farm

Death of Henry Newton An Esteemed Local Resident

Henry Newton a respected elder in the community died at home Tuesday October 7 after a period of ill health. The passing came suddenly despite a yearlong decline.

Henry Newton

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Torrey Vialle DODGE Franklin Chandler Goodyear Walden Street Concord, Mass Vialle Motor CO Framingham and Marlboro First Whist Party Mahon Powers Tel Anne Hamilton Enterprise AD Austin Macrae Main St Lunt Mass Co West Acton F. Hall Sheridan WS. Kelly A. N. Hederstedt South Acton Congregational Church Ralph A Barker Sudbury John A. Finigan Concord Mass Kate Brooks Framingham Mass Wayside Inn Arthur Willard Ashby Mr. Willard
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