Bedford News Briefs from North Bedford and Nearby
Night watchman Mark at Bedford ragor plant reports routine duties. Edna Haseltine enjoys a short school vacation visit with relatives. Chas O Dowd builds a new barn for Geo Skelton near Skelton's grocery. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J Newton Frost on November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Bedford
Lexington High School
Thomas Murray
of Hampshire
Daniel Dougherty
Chas. W. O'Dowd
Geo. A. Skelton
Skelton
New Drug
New Land Co
Roger W. Brown
North Bedford
Billerica
J. Newton Frost
Great Game as Seventh Eighth Grade Face Off
Seventh and eighth graders played a hard football contest on the school playground last Wednesday. The eighth grade, led by Brickley and Mahan, won 16 to 3 after four ten minute periods.
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Ith
Brickley
Quiet Home Wedding Beside Mrs Henry's Residence
A small ceremony took place Wednesday November 26 at the home of Mrs Charles Henry. The couple, unnamed in the fragment, celebrated a private nuptial in a quiet domestic setting.
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Charles Henry
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Marlboro Woman
A Marlboro Massachusetts resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills eased persistent backache headaches and nervousness linked to weakened kidneys. She reports rapid improvement after eight boxes and urges others to remember the name for sale by dealers at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Carpenter
Lace
Mass
Page
New York
Geetoraca
Doan
WANTED Poultry Dealer Seeks Help in City
Short, cryptic notice seeks a poultry dealer named Dyer and a contact for imminent duties. Mentions age and location sparingly, with unclear guidance on how to respond.
Brookabie vdl 4 A Trip to Texas
Rev D C Torrey reports a couple departed for Texas where Mr Daniels will supervise a piece. The brief notes the journey as part of the couple’s plans and the assignment in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookabie
Rev
D.C. Torrey.ay
Texas
Mr. Daniels
Bedford and Billerica Depots Hit by Yeggs Thanksgiving Eve
Yeggmen robbed depots on Thanksgiving Eve in Bedford and South Billerica, seizing tickets and cash while safes at Boston & Maine depots resisted the break in. Police linked suspects to a regional gang and two men were nabbed in Lowell trying to peddle stolen tickets. Also noting a St. Michael's church town hall reunion held by local youths with Dougherty’s Orchestra providing music and local representation from Concord and nearby towns.
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Bedford
Bedford Springs
Boston & Maine
South Billerica
Geggs
Billerica
Lowell
Town Hall
St. Michael’s Church
Dougherty
Concord
Lexington
Arlington
Martin McMahan
Paul Raymond
John McMahan
Joseph Albani
Philip O’odowd
Hare and Hounds Race By Civic Club Athletic Committee
Thanksgiving morning a hare and hounds race was held. Joseph Dinan and Leander Reynolds led the hares finishing first and second. In the hounds Harold Riess won with Leslie Luck second, Harold King third, and Patrick Reynolds fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare and Hounds
Civic Club
Joseph Dinan
Leander Reynolds
Harold Riess
Leslie Luck
Harold King
Patrick Reynolds
Messer Seen as Likely Massachusetts Republican Official
Adelbert Messer of Concord, a state committeeman from the St. Middlesex district, is favored to become executive secretary of the Republican state committee as it reorganizes in January. Known as a progressive, Messer is praised for energy, with the Fifth district credited as well organized under his leadership. Local supporters in Marlboro note his activity in recent campaigns.
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Adelbert Messer
Concord
St. Middlesex
Massachusetts
Messer
Republican State Committee
State Committee
Marlboro
Marlboro Enterprise
Donnell Named District Attorney for Middlesex County
William H. Corcoran announces Frank P. O Donnell of Marlboro will serve as district attorney for a three year term starting shortly after January 1. O Donnell, a Marlboro native and Union College Albany Law School graduate, has long supported Corcoran and built a substantial practice in Marlboro and Middlesex counties.
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William H. Corcoran
Middlesex County
Frank P. O'Donnell
O' Donnell
O'Donnell
Marlboro
O’donnell
Corcoran
Patrick O'Donnell
Haset ‘St
John J. Shaughnessy
Union College
Albany
N. Y
Albany Law School
Marlboro - Frap
C. E
D Marlboro Bar Associations
Anddlesex
Maynard Notes Local Happenings and Community Updates
Maynard reports a 10 pound debutant to Mr and Mrs Harry Hull of Brookline. A senior class plans a Dec 13 food sale to fund a Washington trip. New teachers Annie Currie and Helen Dighton join the high school staff. A wagon incident injured a Reed Lyons wagon shaft. Local residents and visitors are listed with illnesses birthdays and travels. A jewelry store windows are being repainted. The Congregational Ladies Benevolent sale is set with a supper from 5 to 7. A basketball team is formed for January play. New bookcases are installed at W B Case and Sons. Mrs Wilson returns home to North Adams after a visit.
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Harry Hull
Brookline
BR. H. Davis & Co
Coughlin's
Washington
Annie’ Currie
Somerville
Tufts College
Helen Dighton
Finn
Boston University
Reed Lyons
Stow
Davis & of
West Acton
Vincent Kelly
Ward W. Jones
Nason St
J. Robert Rich
Tufts Dental College
Mildred Morgan
R. C
Charles Jennings
Attleboro
George Gover
Gove
Winnie Quinlan
Renews
N. F
John Punch
W. B. Case & Sons
Wilson
North Adams
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Johnson’s
Ieee
Uy Ves
Parsons
Johnson & CO
Desten
Fany Marlboro
Marlborogh Savings Bank
F. Greeley Charles
Republican Party
Frank
P. O'Donnell
New 1St Asst. Dist
Middiesex County
Adv
Wil
Marlborough
Masonic Building
Maynard
Assabe
Lnsiuion For
Jue Misses Jones
Walden Street
Albert Carr
Northboro
Concord J. Waqsworth & CO
Northbors & Grain Co
H. A. McMaster & CO
Dramatic Club
Parker St
Fanny Si
Saelee
Cies
Pete
Weeny Coop Peete
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