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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1905
Page
8
There is heated discussion in Acton over a town meeting believed illegal due to ballot counting by two candidate contenders. Officials have not acted yet while residents await a definite settlement and road work decisions. Also notes social items and local jobs.
South Acton notes list residents' visits and illness reports with trips to Malden Woburn Marlboro Clinton and Concord Junction. The King's Daughters set Willowdale for April 27 and April 26 benefit. Church services run nightly at 7 30 with Endeavor afterward.
Arthur Shaw moved his family to South Acton. Mrs C G Dole of Cambridge and Mrs Herman Parker of Stoneham were in town. Dr F J Barker is traveling to Old Point Comfort Virginia. Miss Charlotte Conant spent days in Harvard while Inez Fisk enjoys vacation in Maynard. Carrie Barker of Waltham and Ruth and Aita Richardson of Framingham visited town with relatives. Mrs Orpheus Parent and Miss Emily Russell of South Framingham visited Monument House.
Otis H. Forbush auctioneer announces sales on Thursday April 6 1905 at 10 am featuring 25 cows 5 horses and farm tools for D H Wilbur Bridgewater Mass. Other auctions include McGuire heirs Sudbury on Monday April 17 at 10 am farm stock and tools in South Acton April 24 and in Concord April 27. Posters will soon list full details.
West Acton locals share social visits and health news. Visitors include George A. Gardner from New Bedford and Varnum Mead of Boston with his son Bert. Activities feature religious services, millinery openings, and Youth groups. Community updates cover health, employment, and upcoming Woman's Relief Corps events.
A public notice thanks Acton citizens for their kindness and favorable action regarding the rights of Fred J. Grant Asa K. Frost Frank Arch and Paul Sanborn and expresses appreciation for the town's support.
Mrs Alice Leporte of Worcester is the guest of Mrs Mary Hines.
Charles A Hodges died at his Linden street home Wednesday morning after a long illness. Born in Petersham 48 years ago he moved to Maynard eight years ago and worked as a grocery clerk in town and previously in Concord Junction and South Acton. He leaves a wife and son Henry and was a member of the Charles A Welch lodge A F and A M. Funeral arrangements have not been set.
W A Cutter died in Wakefield March 29 after months of illness. He lived in Wakefield over 30 years with a grocery business and was active in town affairs and fraternal organizations. Funeral services were held April 2 at the Baptist church with Eastern Star rites and the Boston Male Quartet performing. Remains lay in state to the capacity crowd before interment beside his wife in West Acton. He leaves a son Fred Cutter of New York and a daughter.
Mrs George Reed, a seller of extracts and perfumes, was bitten by a savage dog during a Maynard visit. The animal bit her arm after a dash for her throat, but thick wraps saved her throat. Dr Rich cauterized the wound and Mrs Reed recovered aside from a severe nervous shock.
West Acton notices announce limited settings of 8 P R and White Wyandotte eyes at 50 cents per sitting by Geo. W. Burroughs. Also a girl for general housework is wanted at five dollars weekly, no washing. apply Box 135 West Acton.
Louis White moved from Elm to Pearst and Miss Lilla Lyons of Belmont Street is visiting in Brookline. G. B. Page of Pawtucket was a visitor in the city Friday. W. B. Goss moved from the Windsor House to Ames Place and has taken private apartments.
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