Local Notes and Weddings Highlight West Acton News
Ralph Shepard visits Worcester relatives as Macomber occupies A F Blanchard house. A F Blanchard's former house sold at auction to Charles McNeill. Marl Cramblett of Lynn and Georgia Hawes to wed at Hawes home with plans to live in West Lynn. Baptist Sunday school concert focuses on missions. mite boxes yield over six dollars. Delegates chosen for World’s Fifth Sunday school convention banquet in Boston and Rome gathering. Business groups tour Rumford Falls nickel ore deposits, largest on record, with open invitation to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shepard
Worcester
Clara Holt
Macomber
A. F. Blanchard
Will Watkins
F. W. Gray
Chas, McNeill
Marl Cramblett
Lynn
Georgia Henrietta Hawes
Fritz Hawes
Weat Lynn
The
Baptist Sunday School
Fannie Wetherbee
D. W. Lovett
Geo. W. Burroughs
Boston
Rome
Ford
Tremont Temple
Canada
Charles Beach
Vicinity
Brockton
Pittsfield
Rumford Falls
U.S. Nickel Company
Concord Events Include Rally, Minstrel, and Sports
Concord prepares for a Lincoln rally Monday evening with Concord Christian Endeavor members. Miss Mildred Brown resigns as stenographer to Erastus H. Smith. Mrs. George M. Brooks and Miss Mary D. Brooks return to Concord and open their Main Street house after winter in Boston. Two local ball games are set for Wednesday afternoon: Middlesex School against Groton, and Concord High against Lexington. A minstrel show by Concord council K of G comes to Monument Hall with six end men and 40 voice chorus, followed by a farce and dancing Thursday night. Eight open cars on the Marlboro division of the Boston Worcester street railway are in the Westboro paintshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Christian Endeavor Society
Lincoln
Mildred Brown
Erastus H. Smith
George M. Brooks
Mary D. Brooks
Concord
Mainst
Boston
Middlesex School
Groton School
Concord High School
Lexington High
Concord Mass Woman's Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Concord Mass Woman's Club held its annual meeting April 15 in the First Parish vestry. Mrs. Henry C. Rolfe was re elected president with a full slate of officers and directors chosen unanimously, bringing the club to 285 members after a profitable year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Mass
Woman's Club
Henry C. Rolfe
Trasurer
Lucy H. Fosdick
Abram
English Brown
Edward C. Damon
J. Frederic Dutton
Raphael M. Hoyle
George E. Walcott
Joseph H. Orendorff
Chas. H. Tow
Jonas Miles
George B. Clark
Henry B Joslin
George A Warren
Anson Wheeler
Urbane Derby
John W. Raymond
F. W., Sellers
M. Elizabeth Ford
William H. Pease
James S. Garland
Herbert W. Blanchard
Charles 8. Richardson
George P. Furber
George F. Piper
Richard F. Wood
Theodore Chamberlin
Cora A. Harrington
James B. Wood
Sarah E. Richardson
Charlotte A. Brown
George A. Tewksbury
Philip Harvey
Charles H. Walcott
Ellen F. Whitney
Pastors Sermons and Prayer Meeting Schedule
The pastor will preach Sunday morning on Joseph's Dreams and Joseph's Brethren and evening on The Evil Beasts that Devour Young Men. All young men are invited. Friday evening prayer meeting moves to Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Jacob
Devoe paint promotional letter to Concord Mass
A promotional letter from Devoe & Co argues that buying larger 10 or 20 gallon paint jobs reduces freight and offers longer lasting results. It asks which option benefits dealers and painters most and compares 10 year versus 5 year wear. Kent & Towle are named as local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Concord
Mass
Devoe
Bank Recital of Marlborough Mass Resources and Liabilities
The Peoples National Bank of Marlborough Massachusetts reports as of March 22 1907 total resources of 1 000 607 24 with loans and discounts 514 537 33 U S bonds 200 000 00 premium on U S bonds 2 000 00 other bonds 158 654 50 real estate 32 000 00 cash exchanges and due from reserve agents 85 915 41 and a total of 150 000 00 capital stock with net surplus 71 663 46 and deposits including individuals firms banks and U S deposits 60 000 00 depository of state and city authorities with officers including Walter P Frye president and Waldo B Fay vice president and Stillman R Stevens cashier along with listed directors and interest paid on deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Acton Grange to Meet Next Tuesday Evening
Acton Centre notes a forthcoming Acton Grange meeting on Tuesday evening. Mrs John Frederickson has moved into William Livermore's house. Rev T M Miles to speak on Liquor License in Acton Sunday morning. Mrs Thomas Whiteside and family from Lancaster New Hampshire visit Mrs Francis Davis. A correction to last week's Boys' Club entertainment program. Address on Thomas Eiderson given by Varnum H Tuttle. Letter from Miss E Sophia Taylor read about duties at Tougaloo University. Miss Taylor to return home in June after finishing the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Miles
Acton
Thomas Whiteside
Lancaster, N. H
Francis Davis
Thomas A. Eidison
Varnum H. ‘Tuttle
E. Sophia Taylor
Tougaloo University
Tougaloo
Miss
Ivers and Pond Pianos Promote New Catalogue and Rentals
The Ivers and Pond Pianos advertisement invites piano buyers to request the new catalogue and literature. It promotes their rental purchase plan spanning twelve to forty eight months as an easy option to complete payments and asks readers to fill and mail a coupon for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivers & Pond
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Concord Junction Society Notes and Programs
A small select party met at Miss Ada Chapin's residence Tuesday afternoon for a pleasant time. The Women's club gathered with Mrs. on April 12 for a lecture recital Enoch Arden by Elsie Russell. Hawthorne chapter O E S held five applications at a Wednesday night meeting. A fine program featured songs by Carrie Derby cornet solos by L M MeKenzie piano by Leslie MeKenzie and a large collation. Past Patrons Jewels were presented to Wayne Blossom and Justin Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Chapin
Enoch Arden
Elsie Russell
Ella R. Blood
Main
Massachusetts
H. J. Harwood
Hawthorne Chapter
O. E
Carrie Derby
Crossing tragedy at busy tracks causes injuries
Mrs Clarke, advancing ahead with Mr and Mrs A M Hix and Warren A Hix, was struck by a down freight locomotive near Russell's store while crossing the tracks to reach Hudson for Mrs Carter's funeral. Gates were up and no signal given. She is confined to bed with injuries. reviewers call it gross carelessness by the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hix
I. M .Clarke
Warren A. Hix
Hudson
Calvin Carter
Clarke
Wanted elderly man to work in garden at Concord Junction
A temperate elderly man is sought to work around a small garden and cold frames in Concord Junction Massachusetts. Wages are $15 per month with board and room. F L Garland is the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L Garland
Concord Junction
Mass
Card of Thanks for Sympathy After Sickness and Death
Mrs Minnie A Grant expresses sincere thanks to all who remembered her during her husband’s illness and death. She thanks the singers and Rev Mr Campbell and wishes them the same love and sympathy in sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Campbell
Minnie A. Grant
May sale and supper by Dorchester church circle announced
Mrs Geo Worster visited a sister in Dorchester. Gladys McGregor joined friends Georgie Griswold Sunday. O A Penniman of Lowell visited town to arrange a personal property deal. The Congregational church ladies circle plans a May 9 salad supper and entertainment. Carl Cadwell ends his Tuttle Newton term to join Parke Davis in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Penniman
Lowell
Ladies Circle
The
Congregational Church
Carl Cadwell
Tuttle & Newton
Detroit
Mich, Parke, Davis & Co
Boston
Acton Overseers clarify no testimonial for retiring farm staff
The Acton Overseers of the Poor respond to Fairminded about a testimonial for Mr. Thompson on retirement from the town farm. They state no action was taken at their meeting and deny any misreporting by the chairman. They praise Mr and Mrs Thompson's years of service and say no testimonial is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
Among Our Sick Folk In Southboro
Mrs. Mary Lothrop is very feeble from grip. Mrs. Ed Davis has rheumatic fever and improves slowly. Mrs. F Chandler is improving fast. Sherman Warren progresses slowly and Grace Hutchinson is doing well. Mrs. Mae Be Griswold homebound with a bad cough. Mrs. Emma Fogg recovering from tonsillitis. Anthony Sweet a little improved. George Cavanaugh returned to the hospital to have nasal splints changed. T P Hurley holds contract for improvements on George Herbert barn in Southboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lothrop
Ed Davis
F. Chandler
Sherman Warren
Grace Hutchinson
Mae BE. Griswold
Emma Fogg
Anthony Sweet
George Cavanaugh
Concord to Hudson Time Table Published March 8
Concord to Hudson Times list begins March 8 and covers daily schedule. It lists hourly and half hour departures from Concord Hudson Maynard Stow Center Gleasondale and Concord Junction with connections to Boston Worcester and Lowell lines. Jonathan W Ogden signs as superintendent with telephone service.
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Concord
Hudson
Concord Junction
P. m. Maynard
A. m
P. m. Stow Center
A. P. m. Gleasondale
Gleasondale
Stow Center
Maynard
Sudbury St
Boston
Worcester St
Worcester St. By. Co
Marlboro
Framingham
Westboro
Worcester
Clinton
Leominster
Fitchburg
Lexington
St. Ry. Co
Lowell
Waltham
Acton & Maynard St. Ry. Co
Acton
Lowell, Acton & Maynard Stay. Co
Lowell, Acton & Maynard
So Acton
Quarte
John W. Ogden
Mass
Marlboro to Boston and Framingham Train Schedule Corrected
Taunton Division timetable corrected to Oct 4 1905. Trains run Marlboro to Boston South Framingham Boothboro and Marlboro to Northboro Clinton Fitchburg with listed departures and arrivals for weekdays and Sundays. The schedule includes numerous times for each leg and direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rramingnarr
Marlboro
Boston
Northboro
Clinton
Fitchburg
Leominster
South Framingham
WANTED Live Poultry Pickup in Marlboro Mass
Geo A Dyer dealer in live and dressed poultry calls for fowl drops at Eager court Marlboro Mass. Bring live poultry in large or small lots Thursday or mail a note and he will call. Pays 11 dollars per pound for fowls. Tel 213-4. March 22 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Dyer
Marlboro
Mass
Eager Court
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Ayer
Masa
West Acton
Boston & Worcester Street Railway
Standard Oil Company Incorporatea
Officers OF Concord Mass
Com
ING
Trinitarian Church
F. W.,devoe & CO
P. S. Kent & Towle
STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK \Incorporated
the Peoples National Bank
Marlborough, Mass
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Marlborough
Walter P. Frye
Waldo B. Fay
Stillman R. Stevens
Winslow
M. Warren
Charles F. Choate, Jr
James W. McDonalds
Irving Morse
Acton Centre
Ivers & Pond Pianos
Ivers &Pond. Piano Company
South Acton
T. P. Hurley
George Herbert
Southboro
Sloans Liniment
Sloans
Earl S.sloan
Concord, Maynard & Hudson
Story CO
N. Y
N. H
HM. Railroad
Fayville
South Sudbury
Lowe
Taunton
All Newsdes Munn &Co
New York
Washington, D
Marlborough Savings Bank
Olvidenls
Ory Avery
William D. Burdett
Charles F. Holyoke
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