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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1905
Page
8
South Acton residents are mentioned with visits, sickness, and work updates. Highlights include Ruth Piper from Newton, B. M. Kina's improvement, census duties for M. E. B. Clouch, a ball game April 19 between Acton and Ayer high schools, and various local repairs, sales, and social activities.
George Noyes is on a short trip to Connecticut. Dr. Barter returns this week from Virginia. Mrs. Herbert Fiske and Miss Inez Fisk of Maynard spent Sunday in town. Mrs. Arthur Conant and Miss Lil lian Conant of Lowell spent Sunday with Miss Abbie Conant. Miss Sara Wood returned to Appenaug Rhode Island school after a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Avisstott and Mrs. Mary Smith open their house here after winter in West Acton.
Pastor Peebles spoke on the uses of Christ with stereopticon views. The audience enjoyed the Holy City pictures and a Palm Sunday sermon followed. Miss Campbell sang The Palms as part of the morning service.
Easter services at the Universalist Church feature a sermon by the pastor, an anthem and a solo performance of A Easter Alleluia.
Otis H. Forbush conducts auctions in Acton and Concord for I T Flagg J Stanley Rice and Mrs Edwin Tarbell. Sales include farm stock 25 cattle three horses wagons harnesses ploughs and household items. Featured items include a cherry inlaid table from Concord and various store fixtures.
West Acton grammar school lost to Acton Centre in the opening three game set. Key plays included D Kinsley’s sixth inning catch at second and Thomp son’s eighth inning grab at third. Umpire Kinsley’s decisions were fair. Final score Acton Centre 6 West Acton 0.
Hudson County K Hill spent Saturday in Boston. Mrs. Mary Dawce spent Saturday in Boston. John Tower Felton Street spent Saturday in Boston. Joseph Brousard of Lynn was a visitor in town Sunday. Earl Moulton of Cushing Academy spent Sunday in town. Miss Elinor Murphy spent Sunday at her home in Worcester.
Geo W Burroughs advertises limited supply B P R and White Wyandotte eggs at 50c per sitting. Miss Armstrong showcases new thade s in ladies kid gloves for Easter and a spring millinery line.
The ongoing wrangling leaves the Maynard basketball series unresolved. A band concert planned for the Combination Cash store Monday night was postponed to Friday night April 21.
On Monday evening April 24 Chas F Hallen presents an extravagant revived version of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Maynard Opera House. The company brings scenery mechanical effects and a full orchestra. Reserved seats go on sale three days in advance.
Joseph F. Carlow was unanimously re-elected superintendent of the Union school district serving Wayland Sudbury and Dover. Also noting the return of Aaron Hunt from Framingham hospital and the death of George H. Thompson, former Sudbury native, in Framingham aged 65 years 11 months 10 days. funeral planned in North Sudbury with services led by Rev Lucas R. Eastman.
Activities include E J Lavelle acting as starter at White's Corner and Charles Connors in Monahan's barber shop. The Savoy Tailoring Co buys a new driving outfit. Pearson canvasses for a portrait company in New Brunswick. Pearl Multer to erect a cottage at Boons pond. Peter Waugh visiting from Togus Soldiers Home. Lake Chauncy dancing season begins April 29. A baby girl born to James Giblin and wife. Frank Rigney to perform in a minstrel show in Hudson April 26. Mrs Eugene Green moves from 131 Highland to former Chapin home. Bond's market displays large marble meat slabs. Peter Cahill leaves Diamond M factory for New Hampshire job. John Curtis resumes studies at Exeter Academy. Henry Ladue dislocated shoulder Saturday evening. Dr R E Stevens attends. Keystone Dramatic Co presents The Wayward Son at St Jean hall April 28 29. Met Life Agency reports 15 death claims since March 1, first large city record. Lea Morel of Hudson to be honored with benefit dance April 24 at Zouves hall with Biron’s children's orchestra.
Ephron Encampment 1. O. O. F. held a regu lar meeting on Saturday with 150 attendees. The Royal Purple Degree was conferred on 21 candidates for Ephron camp and three for Waltham Camp. Grand Chief Patriarch Johnson and suite participated with delegations from Winter Hill Somerville Waltham and Hudson Canton. West Lynn camp provided music and a fine collation followed an entertaining amateur performance praised for its quality.
Advertising notice lists Harry Cheney John Laron and Mrs. Sullivan as letters awaiting pickup. Also timberly promoted is a sale of 25 tons of good upland stock hay at bargain prices for immediate purchase by L. N. Fowler & Co.
TO LET six room cottage near harness shop apply to Jeremiah Sheehan. Pure cream for sale at Charles Hutner's. Mrs W W Curtis Jr prepared to do millinery at her residence 125 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction.
A three act comedy staged Friday night April 13 by local performers proved the season’s best local entertainment. Aunt Jerushy, portrayed by Mrs. H. F. Campbell, drew particular praise. John D. Wilson as Squire Applebee played the ardent lover to the life. Mrs. Mary B. Lane as Mrs. Wilkins delivered a notable performance.
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