Wexico Claims Pacific Isles Boast Wonderful Climate
Mexican dispatches claim nine California offshore islands, some inhabited with lighthouses and telegraphic stations. The National Geographic Society notes Santa Catalina as a popular resort at Avalon and outlines island geology, importance to fisheries, and historic shifts in sovereignty from Spain to Mexico and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mexico
Mexico City
National Geographic Society
Washington
D. C
Pacific
Santa Cruz
Santa Barbara
Crescent
Avalon
San Pédro
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Santa Barbara Island
Anacapa
Farallones
California Islands
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Farallone
America
South Seas
West Coast
Cabrillio
Viscalno
Spain
Alta Cal
San Diego
Catalina
United States
Guadaloupe Hidalgo
Opened Man to Get Back Radium
Radium valued at 6000 dollars swallowed by a patient in a Quincy hospital was recovered by surgeons within two hours through a stomach incision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
York declines fame to protect farm life and faith
Sergeant Alvin C York, hailed as war's greatest hero for his Argonne feat, refuses movie offers and vaudeville fame, saying he would rather lose his Tennessee farm than commercialize his wartime acts. He credits Providence for his deeds and vows to endure hardship as creditors tighten mortgage and taxes threaten his livelihood.
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Argonne
Pall Mall
Tenn
Tennessee
Alvin C. York
America
Arenas Forest
York
Tennessee Mountains
Alvin C. Jr
J . York
Kant
VOKE THEIR WIVES WITH OXEN Ceuta Morrocco Tale
A report from Ceuta in the Spanish zone of Morocco describes widespread poverty among Moroccan men. It notes labor avoidance and inhumane practices where women, often with infants in leather sacks, are yoked to burdens while male leaders debate instead of helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceuta
Morocco
To Make 12 Ton Cheese Exhibition At State Fair
The estate department of farms and markets with the Dairymen's League will manufacture the largest cheese ever at Loweville for exhibition at the state fair in September. It will weigh 12 tons and require 150000 pounds of milk, about one day's output of 7500 cows, said Commissioner George S B Hogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Farms and Markets
Dairymen's League
George SB. Hogue
Loweville
Hogue
Concord News Briefs and Local Incidents
Florence Whitney returns home from New York while Ernest Williams tours northern New England during vacation. Firefighter Frank McDonald resumes duties after a vacation. William Towler loses faith in his dog that was struck by a Ford and Franklin last Monday. Carl Swenson suffers a head laceration with stitches after a hay fork accident while unloading hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Whitney
New York
Ernest Williams
New England
Frank McDonald
William Towler
Ford
Franklin
Bill
Carl Swenson
Martin Tobin Couple Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary
Last Saturday night Mr and Mrs Martin Tobin celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of their marriage at their Byroast home. They received many congratulations during the day, visitors calling to express their felicitations, and gifts of silver were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Tobin
Byroast
Lexington Wins 3-2 in Tennis Matches
The Lexington Tennis club edged Concord 3-2 at Lexington Court on Sunday. Nash he, the Concord captain, played well in singles but wind unsettled him. Lynah and Morris led Lexington’s doubles victory. Highnet and Morse starred for Lexington with key wins over Concord’s Magoon Foster pair.
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Lexington Tennis Club
Concord
Lexington Court
Nashe
Lynah
Magoon
Foster
G. Morse
Lexington
W. Morse
Guthrie
Bartel
Burnham
Morse
Britton
Bramhall
Apple blossoms and robins fascinate Marlboro
Apple blossoms were found on the ground and on Red Williams apples from Fred A. Ordway on Elm Street. A pair of robins with white neck rings and a white patch on the breast have returned to Ordway’s front lawn, observed since spring, growing in number as they visit the well kept lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Office
Fred A. Ordway
Elm St
Ordway
Enterprise
Local Camp Invited to Framingham Outing
FC Curtis Camp 94 of the Sons of Veterans receives an invitation to join with Framingham Holliston and Natick camps for a field day at Mevin's field on Saturday afternoon August 20. Auxiliary W RC GAR and D of V families are invited. Ball games swimming and parade from Irving Sq at 1 PM. Past Division Commander Bol ton and his troopers will attend. If stormy the event moves to the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Sons of Veterans
Framingham
Holliston
Natick
Mevin's Field
WRC
GAR
D of V
Irving Sq
Bolton
George Hicks
Camp 94
Marlboro K of C Plans Trip to Worcester Carnival
A Marlboro council of the Knights of Columbus held a large meeting last night to discuss vans for the upcoming carnival. Members showed strong enthusiasm for the event and a large deputation will attend Alhambra Council’s annual field day at Worcester Fair Grounds next Saturday. The party will depart by automobile from the council chamber at 1 o clock, and members wishing to go should see Joseph P Lynch Grand Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Council
K of C
Alhambra Council
Worcester
Joseph P Lynch
Collision near Foster's real estate office reported
An automobile owned by Rower Taxi service collided with an unknown machine near Foster's real estate office at 6 p m. Both drivers acted quickly and police described the incident as very slight with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rower Taxi Service
Foster
South Acton Widow Tolman Died At 76 In Prospect Street Home
Charlotte Frances Tolman widow of Lucius Clark Tolman died at her Prospect street home in South Acton on Tuesday August 2 at 8:20 pm after about a two week illness. She was born Charlotte Frances Brown on August 23 1844 in Acton and later lived in West Newton after her husband’s 1885 death. She leaves a son Henry E Tolman three grandchildren and a sister and brother. Funeral services were held August 4 at her Prospect street home conducted by Rev Ralph A Barker with interment at Mt Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Frances
Lucius Clark Tolman
Prospect Street
Charlotte Frances Brown
Francis
Charlotte Brown
Acton
Settle Brown
Lucius Clark, Tolman
West Newton
May Louise
Henry E
Tolman
South Acton
Ralph A. Barker
Mt Hope
Lucius Clark
Wilbur
Charlotte Elizabeth Tolman
May Louise Tolman
Helen Tolman
Caroline Tolman Rice
Nettie Brown
James P. Brown
South Acn
William C. Brown
Littleton
Theron F. Newton
Henry
E. Tolman
W. B. Currier
West Acton News Roundup and Local Notes
Bertram E Hall on his annual vacation W S Wiggin hosts visitors from New Jersey road work on Windsor Ave began last week West Acton beat Littleton 7 to 3 at Littleton R G Baker and family left for Maine in a auto trip Those with early apples report good sales at the Boston market Whitcomb is critically ill after years of sickness Mrs May Brown resides with Mrs Home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gallant Angie Knowlton vacated the tenement Brooks Parker Jr and Paul Heder-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram E. Hall
W. S. Wiggin
New Jersey
Windsor Ave
West Acton
Littleton
R. G. Baker
Maine
Raymond Gallant
Athol
Boston
Whitcomb
May Brown
Home
Joseph Gallant
Angie Knowlton
C. C. Ramsay
Brooks Parker Jr
Paul Heder
Fifth Annual Sheehan Family Reunion at Concord Junction
More than 200 members gathered last Sunday at the Concord Junction farm of Dr Jeremiah Sheehan for the Fifth Annual Sheehan Family Association reunion. A mass by Rev M A McGarry preceded a day of sports, prizes, and a business meeting led by Edward W Sheehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan Family Assn
Sheehan
Sheehan Family Names in Concord Junction Auditors List
Auditors listed include Charles J Sheehan and John J Sulivan both of Concord Junction serving one year. Edward W Sheehan and David G Sheehan of Concord Junction two years. Timothy F Sheehan of Concord Junction. Committee on Constitution and by laws names Edward W Sheehan and Mrs J J Sullivan of Concord Junction. Additional names Mrs Bessie Sheehan Mahoney Dorchester Miss Eva Sheehan Harvard and Edward P Sheehan of Littleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. McGarry
Notre Dame
Sheehan
Timothy Jesheelan
Worcester
John_ D. Sheehan
Boston City Hospital
Edward W. Sheehan
Concord Jet
Pittsfield
Norwich
Providence
R.I
Hampton
N. A
Bradford
Harvard
Littleton
Acton
Leominster
Marlboro Brockton
Quincy
Arlington
Stow
Concord
Cambridge
Watertown
Maynard
Boston
M. A. McGarry Csc
Myles D. Kiley
Christian's Church
Edward J. McLaughlin
Edwin Walsh
Jeremiah Sheehan
Concord Jct
Marguerite de Gust
Thomas P. Sheehan
Daniel Sheehan
Mass
Mary A. Sheehan
Concord Junction
Julia Shortsleeves
Alice Lee
G. Sheehan
Robert E. Sheehan
Timothy F. Sheehan
David Sheehan
Dorchester
Katherine Mannion
Hannah Sweeney
William Jones
William Norton
Frank J. Sheehan
Gertrude Howes
Mary J. Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
E. T. Sheehan
John J
Charles J. Sheehan
John J. Sulivan
Exec. Com
David G. Sheehan
J. J. Sullivan
Mra Bessie
Sheehan Mahoney
Eva Sheehan
Edward P. Sheehan
Miss Marie MacNeil to Enter Notre Dame Convent
Miss Marie MacNeil surprised friends at Misa Louise Lyons home with a farewell party. She leaves Wednesday for Montreal to enter the Congregation of Notre Dame. A testimonial gift was presented, and attendees included Mrs Daniel Nagle, Mrs Matthew Steinman, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie MacNeil
Misa Louise Lyons
Miss MacNeil
Montreal
Miss Lyons
Daniel Nagle
Matthew Steinman
Sarah MacNeil
Joseph Alexander
Thomas Kelley
M. J. Dee
David Sheehan
Arthur King
Frank King
Thomas’ Flynn
Nellie Hayes
Madeline Ryan
Ethel Shaughnessy
Catherine Reilly
Agnes O'Grady
Chrystie Kennedy
Florence
Mary King
Gene Connell
Rose
Cecelia Reilly
Olive
Loretta Lyons
Mae Reilly
Edward Lyons
Sarah Mac Neil
Cape Bretton
Local notices from Waverly area pastors and residents
Mrs R A McNiff is confined to the house by a severe illness. Rev Russell J May is supplying his home church in Waverly NY for two weeks. Miss Alice Thompson of Concord is spending a week with Mrs Stuart W Allen. Dr Wendell F Davis is having a cement foundation put in for a piazza across the front of his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. McNiff
Russel J. May
Waverly
Alice Thompson
Concord
Stuart W. Allen
Wendell F. Davis
Lawn Party Benefit for Community House
A lawn party on Acton Common and a town hall dance on Thursday evening August 25 support the Community House. The event aims to promote a well rounded social life and clear the house of debt so funds can be directed to community betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Congregational Sermon By Rev Albert W House At Acton
Rev Albert W House of Danvers preached at Acton Congregational church using John 4 38 Others have labored and ye are entered unto their labor He spoke of New England’s debt to its forebears for clearing woods and making fields noting the stone walls as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Albert W. House
Danvers
House
Acton
Isaac Davis
Kansas
New England
Early Generations Legacy Shapes Political and Religious Founding
The excerpt reflects on how the first generations’ political and religious legacies influence current beliefs and community structures. It highlights lasting values, enduring institutions, and the tension between tradition and modern reforms shaping local identity.
Acton Odd Fellows Band to Hold Lawn Party and Dance
Acton Lodge IOOF 203 announces a lawn party with a band concert on Tuesday, August 16 followed by an evening dance. Guests expected for an evening of music and social to raise funds for lodge activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
ODD Fellows
Acton Lodge Ioof
Alfalfa Field Day Planned in Billerica and Chelmsford
C B Tillson Conn Agricultural Agent announces an alfalfa field day in Billerica and Chelmsford on Monday August 22. Four or five fields will be visited with time to learn each field's history, tailored for dairymen. Participants meet at the Common in Billerica at 10 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Tillson
Conn Agricultural
Billerica
Chelmsford
Maynard Narrowly Escapes Serious Car Crash
A close escape occurred Saturday when an automobile owned and driven by Arthur Malcom Sr collided with a second vehicle as it exited the yard of D C Harris at North Acton. Malcom and family were bound for the Odd Fellows picnic at Chelmsford. Both cars suffered damage but no serious injuries occurred, though passengers were shaken. Selectman Chas Keene assisted, guiding the Malcom family to the picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Malcom Sr
D. C. Harris
North Acton
Malcom
Arthur Malcom
Odd Fellows Picnic
Chelmsford
Selectman
Chas. Keene
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Wexico
Pacific Isles
Santa Catalina
ROWE
American Supply CO
Nason
Maynard, Mass
Charlotte Frances Sman
Gtedt
Camp Devens
A. R. Reach
B. B. Coolidge
Hall Bros Co
Fred McDonald
John Keefe
Malden
Doan's
John Daley
Robert B. Rood
New Hampshire
Mary Tobin
Connecticut
Alice Fuller
John Fairbrother
George Dunning
Jennnette
Cotuit
Catherine Moylan
Mullaneys
Emma
Nellie Clahane
Winthrop
Jake Walden
John Flannery
Sons of Norway
Lowell
Car’le
Town Hall
Box H. Care Enterprise Co
Marlboro
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