Old Timey Almanac Miscues and Local Jottings
A collage of 1899 notes mentions the Columbia and Shamrock yacht race, William Waldorf Astor’s naturalization, Emperor William’s yacht, treasury notes eaten by ants, the inventor of angel cake, yellow fever at Old Point Comfort, a Brooklyn bridge jumper, the Pathfinder guide, Attleboro’s prosperity and Marlboro’s tax rate, and railroad engineers adapting to name changes for motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Meteor
Manila
Treasury
Contingent Second Brigade Faces Absentees and Vandalism
The piece condemns vandalism against a disciple of Col Ingersoll and questions the morale of the second brigade. It notes many militia absences and gaps in ranks and wonders if the second contingent will perform better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Green City
Road from Hudson to Lexington Push Gains Momentum
The effort to route the Hudson to Clinton road onward to Lexington and then Boston is advancing. The selectmen chair is praised as a strong organizer though warned he could act as a switch tower if plans fail. The Baker family move north has sparked varied tensions among white and Black communities in Boston amid widespread mob violence in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Clinton
Lexington
Boston
Selectmen
Baker
North
South
Capt. Martin's plan to end war by capturing Aguinaldo
A report cites Capt. Martin from a division of Aguinaldo's army proposing to capture Filipino leaders to end the struggle. Some say this echoes what Americans have pursued, and others suggest Martin should persuade Aguinaldo to surrender to Gen Otis to ease General Otis' worry.
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Philippines
Capt
Martin
Aguinaldo
Aggy
Gen
Otis
Unclear X-ray Results Spark Caution in Medical Scan
Some X-ray photography results seem worse than the original trouble they aimed to cure. The text notes the effect of the ray when used and suggests caution in application and interpretation of the images.
Local miscellany reflects on weather, politics, and humor
A string of brief opinions touches on a severe weather burn analogy, a tornado hitting New Jersey churches, South American fears of U S annexation, a Boston hosiery firm failing, and Admiral Dewey’s deflected statements. The writer adds Uncle George’s quip about not trapping a Spanish fleet.
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New Jersey
Admiral Dewey
George
Denver Mayor Bars Sparring Exhibitions Over High Licenses
The Denver mayor refuses to license sparring exhibitions, calling high fees shady. The governor objects, aiming to protect Colorado’s reputation, recalling Denver’s past 20 years ago and noting changes in the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Denver
Colorado
Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Railway Plan
The C M and H Street Railway Co proposes a new electric line nine and a half miles long from Hudson through Stow Maynard and Acton to the Acton Concord line with 4 ft 8 1 2 inch gauge and a $50 000 capital stock. Board includes Reed Chain Shippee and Robinson among others. Shares allocated with Reed taking 170, including 100 held in trust for others. extension may reach Nagog pond and beyond toward Littleton Ayer and Pepperell.
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Concord, Maynard and Hudson Street Railway
Marlboro Street Railway Co
Washington St
Hudson
Hudson, Stow, Maynard
Acton
Concord
EEO
William S. Reed
Leominster
Elmer E. Chain
Boston
Charles W. Shippee
Milford
Charles Hy Persens
Maynaray Dees Tweenon Vnf Loewe
Maynard
John H.robinson
Charles W. Woodbury
Lludson
Fitchburg
Henry Tower
Board of Selectmen
C. M
Lexington
Nagog Pond
Littleton
Ayer and
Pepperell
A Mother Credits Medicine With Saving Daughter's Life
Mrs Geo F Burdick of Liberty RK writes that her eight children faced deadly dysentery last summer. She bought Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after seeing an ad and believes it saved her daughters life. She urges mothers to know the medicine and lists local druggists H A Littlefield West Acton Johnsons Drug Store Maynard H S Richardson Concord.
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Chamberlain
Geo. F. Burdick
Liberty
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
Johnson's
Maynard
Richardson
Concord
Maynard Hosts Rebekahs Lawn Party at West Acton
A large group from Maynard plans to attend the Rebekahs lawn party at West Acton this Wednesday evening August 9. The event invites community members to join in a social gathering with the fraternal group.
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Maynard
Rebekahs
West Acton
Maynard Town News Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Maynard residents and visitors are listed in a stream of social notes. Names include Celia Cook Dennis Sullivan Wm McGowan P J Kivlehan Nellie Coughlin Patrick Murphy Sarah Townend Lettie Kelley, Abbott, Ward Willard, James Adams, Mrs Baker and many more. Local events include a gas machine installation, a ball game Gleasondales vs Maynards, a new cash grocery at Concord Junction, and church activities.
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Mrs. Abbott
Boston
E. J. Ward
Frank Johnson
Lemuel G. Willard
Alfred T. Haynes
James Adams
Concord Junction
James E. Baker
Jersey City
James O'Conner
Lorenzo Maynard
Annie Murphy
Bertha Barrett
Hudson
James Higgins
Asahel H. Haynes Clothing
Sudbury
T. B. Smith
Haydenville
American Woolen Co
Chas. H. Persons
South Hadley Falls
Maynard’s Block
Lemuel G. Williard
Chas. Moulton
Flagg and Russell
Mr. Willard
Buzzard’s Bay
Maynard High School Alumni Association Formed
Alumni of Maynard High School organized a new Maynard High School Alumni Association. Officers elected for one year include President George H. Gutteridge and Vice President Mrs. Samuel Lawton. An executive committee will draft by rules and report at the August 16 meeting. graduates only, with possible honorary teachers later.
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Maynard High School
Itr
Maynard High School Alumni Association
George HL. Gutteridge
Samuel Lawton
Laura KE. Woodart
Fred McCleary
John Lawton
William Naylor
Annie Pettigrew
Marian Winkley
Elizabeth Salisbury
Maynard Pure Jersey Milk Delivered to Maynard Homes
Maynard locals are offered Pure Jersey milk delivered mornings at doors in any quantity. Milk is jarred carefully from cows fed on premium feed and cleaned with high standards. Try one week and pay only if pleased. Vose Farm Dairy Box 518 Maynard Massachusetts.
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Mr. Harris
Marlboro
Ae White
Vose
Jersey
Guernsey
Maynard
Vose Farm Dairy
Mass
Maynard Churches Sunday Schedule and Leaders
At Maynard Congregational Church the morning service is at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 12 superintended by W H Gutteridge. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 and evening service at 7 with prayer Wednesday at 7 30. Amory Maynard leads the choir and Herman E French is organist. At the Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend Edward Higgins presides with morning service at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11 45. Epworth League meets at 6 and evening service at 7 15 with a prayer meeting Tuesday evening and a close meeting Friday.
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Fr. Doherty
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. A Crowe
Sacred Heart
St. Bridget’s Church
Minnie Flood
Albert Randall's Bakery
W. H. Gutteridge
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Amory Maynard
Herman E.french
Jeanie B. Adams
C. E. Society
Edward Higgins
L. D. Wilson
Epworth League
Parish Services At St George and West Acton
The weekly schedule lists Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. on the second fourth and fifth Sundays, plus 10 45 a m on the first and third Sundays with choral and sermon segments. Evening duties include litany sermons and Friday prayers at 7 30 a.m. Rosary, scapular society gathers on the third Sunday. Regular catechism and Sunday School times are noted.
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R. W. Hudgell
A. J. Crowe
West Acton
Miss McMorrow
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Boylston
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Old Point Comfort
Brooklyn Bridge
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Pathfinder
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New” York
Tratyae
Uncle Sam
South America
The
C. M. and
H. St. Ry. Co
Celia Cook
Lincoln
Dennis Sullivan
Gilbertville
Wm. McGowan
Adams
P. J. Kivlehan
Nellie Coughlin
Worcester
Patrick Murphy
North Adams
Sarah Townend
Lettie Kelley
Waltham
J. Henry White
West Virginia
Edward Henderson
Acton and
Concordats
Gleasondales
Maynards
Carrie E. Binks
Bertha Crompton
Methuen
Elmst
Allen Howard
Elm St
F. A. Rich
Alice Pushee
Stow
Dill
Robert Carter
Somerville
Frank E. Sanderson
Lowell
M. J. Roberts
Mapleave
J. Moore
New Bedford
Robert Gwinn
Mill Office
Nantasket Beach
Henry Kimmel
Thompson Jr
Bernard Copping
Acton Congregational Church
Fitchburg Railroad
Main St
Charles A. Washburn
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wellington
William Punch
Albert Coughlin
Powder Mills
Christ
Jesus
Washburn
Maynard Churches
Congregational Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
R. W. Carter
ST. George's Episcopal Church
ST. Bridget’s R. C. Church
B. Frank Hatstat
Alo
Urban Best
Howe
HP. N. Dahl & CO
Jewelers
Maynard, Mass
Eastwood Cemetery
Lancaster
Chas. H. Cheney
Walter B. Currier
Maymiarda
Duegat
W. B. Case
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