Local notes from Maynard and surrounding towns
A sweep of brief items lists sales and events from Maynard area, including shop bargains at Creighton’s, a church food sale, and recent visits by residents to Boston and Portland. Residents and visitors named include Miss Laura Woodart, J O Neil, Thomas Malloy, Charles McGill, and many more. The report notes weather, a thunderstorm, and a high school fund drive nearing its deadline.
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M. B
Laura
Florence Woodart
Winthrop
J. O'Neil
West Acton
Coughlin
Creighton
Thomas Malloy
Charles McGill
Revere Beach
Nathan Alberts
Boston
B. Corosity
Grace Hosie
Hornellesville
N. Y
G. W. Jora
Hyomel Promises Cure for Catarrh by Breathing
Advert describes Hyomel as the only effective cure for catarrh, delivered by inhalation through a small rubber inhaler. It claims to destroy germs in air passages and soothe mucous membranes, with a money back guarantee from Johnson Pharmacy in Maynard. The kit costs $1, additional bottles 50c, claims rapid relief from sneezing watering eyes and runny nose.
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Johnson Pharmacy
Maynard
Electric Bitters touted to prevent death by own action
A pharmacy notice promotes Electric Bitters as a preventive tonic against self destruction. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves, builds the system, and regulates stomach liver and kidneys while offering satisfaction guaranteed by Maynard and But Seen pharmacies.
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Maynard
Witar
Rain Stops Play in City Series Baseball Game
The East End led 22 to 9 against West End when rain halted the game after four innings. Neither side agrees on whether the game should count, prompting potential suits over whether a completed game occurred. Tony Collins made a running catch, with Punch at shortstop highlighted for exceptional defense.
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West End
Eastend
East End
Tony Collins
Punch
Successful Lawn Party at Loyal Assabet Lodge
The Loyal Assabet lodge M A lawn party drew an unusually large crowd at the playgrounds on Saturday afternoon and evening. Activities started at 3 with a three legged race won by William Hines and Fred Whittaker and a hundred yards dash. The Maynard brass band led a parade from Maynard's block to the grounds. Evening attractions included a concert by Collin's orchestra and dancing with various amusements. The organizing committee comprised Thomas Wright George Jamieson Marsden Waterhouse William Hines and George Nyman.
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Oscar Sawyer
William Sweeney
Harry Clark
B. J. Coughlin
Maynard
Chicago
Boston
William Gould
Worcester Hospital
Grafton
Maynard Brags
Loyal Assabet Lodge
M. A
William Hines
Fred Whittaker
Maynard's Block
Maynard Brass Band
Collin
Thomas Wright
George Jamieson
Marsden Waterhouse
George Nyman
Death of Young Mayna Miss Mary Josephine Jackman
Miss Mary Josephine Jackman a 26 year old native of Newfoundland died after living in town for 12 years. She worked at the Assabet mills and was beloved by many. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Laurence Jackman and a brother George. The funeral was held Tuesday and the interment followed at St Bridgets cemetery.
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Charles Wilcox
York Beach
Rexall
Ruby Hamlin
Gilson
N. H
Abram Allen
D. B. Sheehan
Bessie Feather
Dedos
Agnes Richardson
Fryeburg
Mamie Callahan
Sebattis
James Coulter
Petersham
William Punch
Chicago
Boston
Bdward Carlton
Worcester
Starrett
New York
B. Malcolm
Linden St
Concord St
Nellie Finnerty
Clinton
Assabet Mill
Herbiet Whitehead
England
Providence
R. I
Nellie Veitch
Gilbertville
Alice Kershaw
Frank Kershaw
Katie
Bessie Lanigan
North Adams
Patrick Lanigan
Louise Champagne
Harriman Laundry
Charlies Hill
Assabet Mills
Rockville
Mary Josephine Jackman
Newfoundland
Laurence Jackman
George
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Frank Rhule Dead at Mass General Hospital
Frank Rhule died Sunday night at Massachusetts General Hospital after a prior attempted suicide by self harm weeks earlier. Survived by wife on Concord Street and daughter Mrs. Hallie Whitcomb of Marlboro.
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Mass. General Hospital
Frank Rhule
Rhule
Concord St
Hallie Whitcomb
Marlboro
Pleasant Invitation Party Planned at Lake 8 Brooks Residence
A committee led by Mrs. invites guests to another invitation party at the Lake 8 Brooks residence next Wednesday night. The event aims to recreate the pleasant time enjoyed by the gentlemen and ladies at a previous gathering.
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Lake 8
Brooks
Opening of Old Home Week at St. Bridget's parish
This Wednesday night begins the Old Home Week exercises at St. Bridget's parish and runs nightly for the rest of the week. The committee promises vaudeville by Boston talent and dancing plus the usual tables. John McPherson visited his family at Gates Pond on Sunday.
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John W. Veitch
Assabeville
New York Life In
Projeressive Lodge
K. of P
Walnut
Concord
St. Bridget's Parish
Boston
John McPherson
Gates Pond
Dr King’s New Life Pills End Painful Troubles
A claim that Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve dizziness backache liver and bowel troubles. The ad asserts persistent pain ends when taking the pills and urges readers to try them for relief.
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Dr. King
Carding Department Worker Hurt In Mill Accident
Miss Annie Bin a long time carding department employee was struck by a rotating pulley at the mill Friday morning. She fell to the floor with both arms broken and facial injuries after the machine grabbed the pulley. She was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital by train for treatment.
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Annie bin
Mills
Bin
Mass. General Hospital
PF. P. Flags
Mrs Halekka and daughter arrive after Norge disaster
Mrs. Halekka a 27 year old woman and her four year old daughter, among the few saved from the Norge which sank July 3, reached Maynard Thursday after nearly a month from Finland. The mother, who helped alert passengers, was aboard when the ship struck and her six year old son was lost in the chaos. They found temporary shelter on Main street.
Scarcity of Money Stalls Local Trade Circles
Town reports weak business with payroll at Assabet mills near twenty thousand dollars last week and Postmaster Hall noting less money sent out of town. Some blame a planned two week lay off though mill officials say no vacation this year.
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Assabet
Hall
Horses Shocked By Hidden Electrical Wire Near Store
Horses stopped before B. J. Coughlin on Nason street and jumped in fear as an electrical shock from a ground wire fed by a nearby electric light post. The wire was removed Friday and bystanders tested the shock from the improvised battery before the setup was shut down.
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B. J. Coughlin
Nason St
End of Bitter Fight with Dr King’s Discovery
A Du Pont Georgia resident recalls a long stubborn lung abscess fight. Doctors gave up, then tried Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy brought striking benefit. Price 60 cents and one dollar. Trial bottles free.
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J. F. Hughes
DuPont
Dr. King
Mi o na Dyspepsia Remedy Promise Guarantee
An advertisement promotes Mi o na as a quick acting digestive aid that strengthens the nerves and builds the system. It offers a money back guarantee if the two box monthlong treatment fails to cure dyspepsia or stomach troubles and claims most cures occur within a month.
We Keep Things Moving by Zz Goods
Zz Goods pushes rapid delivery and moving stock to customers. The company emphasizes fast service and reliable products to keep commerce flowing.
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John Lawler
Leominster
Michael Mullin
J. P. Watson
Henry Clark
Mr. Lathrop
Essex
John McGill
Billerica
Maurice Richardson
Mill and
Main Sts
James J. Hilferty
John McNamara
Mary Hannon
Portland
Alvie Koskie
Combinari Cash
Joseph Farrell
South Freeport
Raymond Kitchin
Miss Childs
W. B. Case & Sons
A. D. Holt
Nasan St
Unity Circle, C. of F
Arange
Mary McKenna
Maiden
James B. Hilferty
Flora Rainville
Woonsocket
R. 1
Roberts
Jennie
Fairfield
Emma Deane
H. P. N. Dahl
G. H. Watson
Lowell
John James
West Mansfield
William Bishop
Mary Boggs
Jennie Fletcher
Frank Séxton
James Wall
Athol
John Dacey
Parker Sr
Quebec
Hilda Precourt
Grace Moody
Thompsonville
Thomas Hillis
John F. Gannon
William Oliver
Nova Scotia
Joseph O'Toole
Bostom
Michael Driscoll
George Mead
Lillian
Fred Mead
St. Bridget
Fred Melvin
Bafigor
Arthur Wright
W. H. Aspergreen
Main St
Quincy
I Alberts
Ethel Vinnick
L. Kroll
B. Corosky
Harry Ledgard
W. H. Switter
Hudson
Lexington Park
Henry
John Kelley
Branch
Acton
Maurice A. Coughlin
The
William Greenlaw
James Wilson
Chelsea
Harvey Harwood
Fanny
Augustus Newton
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
Graham Forgie
Sherbrooke
Can
Frank
Kitty
Lawrence
Lawrence Flood
Rose
Roslindale
John W. Connor
Annie Glynn
Waltham
Nicholas Driscoll
Joseph Binks
Bertha Binks
Ida Bixby
Mabel Cheney
North Andover
William H. Gutteridge
Young Mayna
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Miss bin
Maynard, Mass
N. B
J. E. Durkee
the Blossom Undertaking
Seerwenlit Avenue
Telene Concord Junction
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