West Acton’s Jeremiah McCarthy Passes at Sister’s Home
Jeremiah McCarthy longtime West Acton resident and respected farmer died at his sister Mrs James Kinsley home on Wednesday afternoon after pneumonia followed a period of illness. Born January 16 1857 in Littleton Massachusetts he worked on the Simon Blanchard estate before selling his farm after his wife’s death in 1906. He lived with his brother John in town and was known for thrift honesty and charity with a strong church and community presence. A Hudson council K of G delegation honored him at the wake and a solemn Requiem Mass was held at St Elizabeth’s Church West Acton with music by the Maynard Peerless quartet and interment at St Bridget’s Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah McCarthy
James Kinsley
McCarthy
Mr. McCarthy
Littleton
Luke Blanchard
Simon Blanchard
Littleton Road
California
John
Hudson Council
St. Elizabeth’s Church
West ‘Acton
Patrick “H. Meagher
Edward Cummings
Concord Junction
William McGrail
St. John Seminary
Brighton
John A. Crowe
Cambridge
Maynard
A. A. Hilferty
St. Bridget’s
Bonfire Wildly Threatens Barn and Car Near Miss Blanchard House
A Wednesday forenoon bonfire behind Miss Annie Blanchard's home escaped control causing alarm as shingles on a tall barn ignited. Firemen rang for help and saved the structure before flames reached hay and a large touring car stored inside. The incident underscores the need for permits before burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Blanchard
Acton West and South Water District Annual Meeting Held
The West and South Water District of Acton held its annual meeting at the firehouse hall on Tuesday evening with about 25 attendees from the village and South Acton. B Parker was chosen moderator, and officers elected included a water commissioner, C H Mead district auditor, and others. The annual report of the commissioners was presented and read with interest.
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South Water
Acton
Wee Tcomb
C. H. Mead
Engagement Announcement for Durkee and Richard P
Mr and Mrs Charles A Durkee announce the engagement of their daughter to Richard P. The brief notice notes forthcoming wedding plans and invites congratulations from family and friends.
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Charles A. Durkee
Richard P
Thompson Davidson Wedding At Union Church Stow
Saturday at 1 pm the wedding of Carl L Thompson to Edith Davidson was held at Union church Stow with about 150 guests. The ceremony was by Rev Charles Pierce with Rev Allen J Hall assisting and a reception followed at the church.
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Union Church
Stow
Carl L. Thompson
Edith Davidson
Jessie Lewis
Charles Pierce
Allen J. Hall
Roy Dudley
William France
Allison Smith
Bartley Tatler
Adam
George H. Davidson
Stow High School
Moses Thompson
Acton
Hartlin
King
Mr. King
Coupse
Concord
Maine
Easter at Baptist Church With Baptisms and Missions Talk
Easter services at the Baptist Church featured Rev. C. L. Pierce on This Is the Day the Lord Has Made with a sermon on resurrection. Six girls were baptized at the morning service and a Bible reading on The Many Infal lible Proofs of the Resurrection closed the evening. Fifteen dollars were collected for the local Red Cross. Next Sunday mission talks on South America will cover geography commerce and religion by Pierce Gould and Hall.
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C. L. Pierce
Jesus
Garabad Messerian
Calvary
Red Cross
Lajin Lands
Pierce
South America
Glen
Gould
Edgar Hall
South
America
South’ America
W C T U Meeting Notes On Mormon Kingdom Issue
The W. C. T. U. gathered April 3 with strong attendance. President praised turnout as members considered current work including a section on The Mormon Kingdom and the liquor traffic, noting the former as a greater evil.
Flag Flung to Breeze as West Concer School Holds Ceremony
A Thursday ceremony at West Concer school featured 400 pupils in grades standing at attention as the new flag rose to the masthead and the Star Spangled Banner rang out. Rev Alfred Phayer gave the benediction, with remarks by Wells A Hall superintendent and Sergt Dolan of Company I. A Company I detail assisted, under principal Charles H Beck, as America was sung by students and onlookers.
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Social Service Committee
Anna Hall
Frank S. Walker
Otis Forbush
George G. Russell
Arnold Lowery
Adelbert Messer
Edward Comeau
Phayer
Alfred. Stone
Wells A. Hall
Sergt. Dolan
Company I
Charles H. Beck
America
Concord to Stage No Trespassing Farce at Monument Hall
The three act farce No Trespassing will be staged by Concord council and K of C at Monument hall this Thursday and Friday under John McCluskey. The play promises amusing situations and a capacity audience is expected with dancing after the Friday show.
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Concord. Council
K. of C
Monument Hall
John McCluskey
Linen Shower Surprise For Miss Olive King At Home
Miss Olive King on Commonwealth Avenue was surprised Saturday evening by a linen shower arranged by friends. She acted as gracious hostess as a pleasant gathering unfolded. Sidney Bennett is ill with a severe case of the erippe.
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Olive King
Commonwealth, Ave
Sidney Bennett
Home Gardens urged by Concord educators at club meeting
Warren B. Goddard principal of Concord High School urged mothers to have children cultivate gardens and tend waste land. Supt. Wells A. Hall echoed the call at the flag raising as a measure to curb rising living costs. Immediate action is urged.
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Goddard
West Concord
Wells A. Hall
Easter at Union Church Marks A Memorable Day
Union Church celebrated Easter with a 7 30 morning service led by Miss Dorothy Pickard and a baptism of five adults plus two infants. The Sunday school reported a record 234 attendees and a large choir sang under Miss Mildred Stone. In the afternoon a children’s concert delighted nearly 400 people as Rev. Alfred W. Stone gave a notable address.
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Union Church
Dorothy Pickard
Old Concord Post
Deacon McKenzie
Sander
Caroline Kingman
Warren B. Goddard
Fide
Mildred Stone
George ‘A
Tewksbury
Concord
Lawrence visitor and local social notes from area households
Antonio Castrilli of Lawrence visited friends here Sunday. Mr and Mrs C Duren were guests of I B Duren. Mrs Edward Loughlin visited relatives in Dorchester. Miss Hattie Goodnow and Miss Lenora Stiles were at home for Easter. Private sale of household furnishings from the estate of Annie Snyder at 24 Central St. viewing times listed and by appointment. Telephone numbers provided.
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Antonio Castrilli
Lawrence
C. ©. Duren
Duren
Edward Loughlin
Dorchester
Hattie Goodnow
Lenora Stiles
Annie Snyder
Central St
Rector Presented with Easter Gift Stole by Trinity Choir
Easter Sunday Rev. Smith Owen Dexter rector of Trinity church received a stole from the choir. The presentation occurred in the choir room with Mrs Henry Smith choir manager giving the speech of presentation.
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Smith Owen Dexter
Trinity Church
Henry Smith
School Lot Cleared for Foundation Work
The lot for the new school building is cleared and foundation work will begin as weather permits. It is hoped the structure will be ready for occupancy when the fall term opens.
Stow Town Events Note Easter Visit Funeral and Wedding
Mrs. Clara Holt spent Easter at Lowell with relatives. Miss Agnes Twohey of Leominster attended Jerry McCarthy’s funeral in town. Carl L Thompson married Edith Davidson at Stow Union church. The Haster sale and supper at Universalist church drew a large crowd and a good sum. Gard We express appreciation for kindness in bereavement from Mr. and Mrs. James Kinsley and family and Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara E. Holt
Lowell
Tony Perry
Fred S Whitcombe
Agnes Twohey
Leominster
Jerry McCarthy
B. A. King
Albert Grimes
Stow Union Church
Stow
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Lever
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Lerer
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Regal
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Lerer’s Store
Main ST. Maynard Opposite
Colonial Hall
A.cood
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Main St
Gard
John McCarthy
John C. King Fire Insurance Jorney
Automobile
José
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Sétts
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Bent Avenue
James R. Bent
Summer Street
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