Bedford News Highlights and Local Gossip Summary
Edward O Dowd spends weekend in Bedford. John Higgins and Dr Immanuel Pfeiffer Jr nominated for district attorney and representative. Streets work advances on North Road extension from Lowell to Boston. Bedford baseball, Troop C, and local trades feature with upcoming games at Lexington and Minute Boys.
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Florence Carlson
New England Nurseries
John J. Higgins
Immanuel Pfeiffer, Jr
D. L. B. Fitch
North Rd
North Bedford
Billerica Ring
Lowell
Boston
Walter Manning
Ames Estate
Fire destroys Yates farm in South Bedford
A Tuesday morning blaze at Yates farm in South Bedford caused about $10,000 in loss. Two large barns housing 18 cattle, 4 horses, plus poultry and swine perished. The property, once Spreadby estate, was a leading local farm. No tangible clue to the fire’s origin has been found.
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Yates
Bedford
Spreadby
Church Notes Sermons and Vacation Notices
Rev W J Batt of Concord Junction preaches at Christ Church August 16 and Rev Vincent Ravi of Cambridge preaches August 23. St Michael's attendance rises with campers from here and South Billerica. Rev M J Owens directs summer services. Rev David C Torrey on four week vacation. preaching at Byfield August 16 and East Hampton August 23. Last Sunday's Christchurch services by Rev Geo E Lovejoy, with Mrs Ross K Whiton as soloist. Next Sunday Rev Nathan Dyer of Byfield preaches at Trinitarian Congregational church. Henry Franks and Mrs Walter Temple sing. Mr and Mrs Ross K Whiton return from camping in northern Maine. Mr and Mrs Frank Graham visit Bedford after White Mountains trip.
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W. J. Batt
Concord Junction
Christ Church
Vincent Ravi
North Ave
Byfield
Easthampton
Christchurch
Geo.e. Lovejoy
South Lawrence
Ross K. Whiton
Nathan Dyer
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Henry Franks
Walter Temple
Maine
Frank Graham
Merly
Bedford
White Mountains
Bedford Downs Parker A C in Second Game Victory
Bedford earned a clean 62 victory in the second game of a two game series after a 3-0 win in the opener. Currier McMahon and Tackney starred on defense with sharp outer garden fielding. Currier, a regular six cylinder on the bases, will face the Minute Boys next Saturday. Parker pitcher Carey pitched well keeping the ball inside but Parker tailed under tight Bedford pitching and fielding.
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D Murphy
Wilson
Ils
Parkers
Woods
Wils
Viatie
Wilz
Cramer
Lexington
Martens
Johnson
Bedfordward
Bedford
Parker A. C
Currier McMahon
Tackney
Currier
Minute Boys
Isner
Wood
Viano
Carey
Parker Club
Prompt home repair contract offer for Fall use
An advertisement urges readers to place a contract now for timely home repairs. It promises prompt service by experienced mechanics using quality fixtures and materials and invites readers to request an estimate today.
South Sudbury News Notes and Local Updates
Mrs H H Rogers visits sister. G J Raymond house repairs ongoing. Bridge work near Arthur French residence. L P Goulding offers licensed chauffeur services with steady road work. Telegraph poles cut from wood lots sold nearby. Mr Libby contemplates returning to former employers. Hattie Willis Sunday visit from Waltham. Historic sites tourable. contact Goulding for rides. Telephone 2 3. jy22 41.
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H. H. Rogers
G. J. Raymond
C. 8. Hunt
Arthur French
L. P. Goulding
Libby
Baker
Raymond
Hattie Willis
Waltham
South
Sudbury
Mass
Sudbury Daily Notes of Local Residents and Activities
Miss Frances Bent will stay at F. B. Bent's home for several weeks due to needed rent. Miss Josephine Welch and Master Richard Welch visit Provincetown. Myron Lawin and N M Parmenter couples enjoy beach vacations. Alice and Florence Hosmer return from Maine. D A R meeting attended by locals in Wayland. Gypsy moth spraying to resume. Mrs Rose Bowen of Lynn visited J White. Frank H Hadley rests from school janitor duties and takes short trips.
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Frances Bent
Dayton
F. B. Bent
Josephine
Richard Welch
Provincetown
Myron Lawin
N. M. Parmenter
Faneuil
Alice
Florence Hosmer
Maine
Wayland
Rose Bowen
Lynn
J. White
Frank H. Hadley
Sudbury Dominates Crescent A C In Seventh Straight Win
Cy Baldwin held Crescent A C to one hit as Sudbury won 4 to 1 for their seventh straight victory. Joe Sherry led with two doubles and a single, while catcher Less Burr and infielders Clarke Johnson Sherry Baldwin starred on defense. Crescent’s McCarthy pitched well, allowing six hits. Whitney, a new Sudbury addition, appears promising.
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Cy Baldwin
Crescent A. C
Sudbury
Baldwin
Less Burr
Clarke
Johnson
Sherry
Huntley
Rogers
F. Burr
Whitney
Joe Sherry
McCarthy
The
Crescents
Niue Seriado
Fragmentary exchange about caring for a baby
A reader quote shows Mollie asking to quiet a baby and another character replying they cannot unless the infant is allowed to make noise. The fragment hints at a domestic scene focused on caregiving.
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Mollie
Emerson Quote on Sacrifice Kindness and Duty
A brief line presents Emerson praising sacrifice kindness love and duty as guiding ideals. The fragment underscores moral virtues without a broader context or attribution.
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Gruber, Maynard
Concordia Farm
Concord, Mass
Tel
Sutter’s Colonial Inn
Old Concord
Tenge Cera
Mabey
Austin Macrae
Main Street
Concord, Maas
the Bank
Edward O'Dowd
Robert Luck
Bedford Coal and Grain
Mid St. Railway Co
Bay State By. Co
Paage Park
George W. Davis
Geo. W. Skelton
Josep M. Hodgdon
Newton
Chas. Kenrick
Warren Cutler
John Q. Blake
Brooklin
Earl Kenrick
Walker's Pond
Brooksville
Troop C Cavalry
Everett City
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Murphy
Curriier
Henderson
Bedford A. A Ab
Ecscca
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McMahon If
Parker A. Cc
Collins
Ccstas Peseebe
Carey P
Automobile For Hire
Jersey
Vermont
New England
Jersey Ice Cream Co
Lawrence
N. d
Marlboro-Hudson Gas
Thomas Healy
Walden St. Concord
Coo. A. Sugerman
Maynard, Mass
E. H. Davis
Maynard
Crescent A.C
Emerson
Maynard Taupe
Joseph Nicola Summer Street
P. J. Schnair
Albion L. Millan
State Street
Fort Hill
Acton Centre
Concord
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West Acton
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