Acton Obituaries and Local Developments Prompt Winter Plans
Joseph Noyes, 92, longtime Acton resident, died last Saturday night, living with his daughter Mrs. Elbridge Wheeler. The village advances new powder mills with a large boiler and engine, twelve small mills, and measures to improve roads after storms. Charles Wheeler, born 1827 in Concord, died in Acton after brief illness lasting about 24 hours. He leaves a widow, two daughters and one son, known for industry and kindness. Congregational Church women announce a Christmas sale and concert for December 1, followed by a chicken pie supper. Private dancing lessons may be arranged with Miss Ilarding at Central Hall Friday after 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman. Gould
Charles Wheeler
Acton
Concord
Congregational Cchurch
Ilarding
Central Hall
South Acton
Middlesex
Sarah
Thekson
Joseph E. Dickson
Cambridge
Concord, Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
S.H. Fonsom
Register
Two Horse Sled for Sale and Tailoring Service Offered
SOUTIL ACTON LOCALS. A nearly new two horse sled for side, ready for purchase. Apply to FL J. Tastings at the Faulkner mills. Clothing made to order and repairing Cleansing and pressing neatly done at moderate prices by James McGreen, the tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner Mills
James McGreen
Burial, obituaries, and ordination in Boxboro area
The remains of Stillman Wetherbee were brought to Boxboro for burial after dying in Lincoln. Also noted is the death of Amasa Richardson aged 10 years 2 months, known as Uncle Amasa, and the ordination of Willian Cummings Martyn as pastor of the Boxboro Congregational church with a lengthy service in multiple towns and denominations. The council included delegates from Harvard, Ayer, Littleton, Concord, Concord Junction, South Acton, Acton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman Wetherbee
Wetherbee
Lincoln
Ilness
Town Hall
Easterbrook
Amasa Richardson
Amasa
Simon
Willian Cummings Martyn
Congregational Church
Boxboro
W.R. Buxton
Lov Acton
Sanford S
Frost
Littleton
Ciiaree
Harvard
Ayer
Concord
Concord Junction
South Acton
Acton
Derby Churches Set Meeting With Clergy Moderators
Derby Connecticut churches arrange a meeting with Rev. Mr Martyn father of Rev. Wo Martyn as moderator and Rev. W W Campbell acting as Concord Junctions scribe to discuss church affairs and joint activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Conn
Mr. Martyn
Wo. Martyn
W.W. Campbell
Concord Junctions
Noyes Rites Mark West Acton Aging Resident
Joseph Noyes aged 80 30 months died after feeble health. He lived with daughter Mrs Elbridge Wheeler and was cared for by Miss Nellie Wetherbee Mrs D H Hall and others. Funeral held at his daughter's home with Rev Bernard Copping officiating and burial at Woodlawn. Community notices report officers elected at the W R C fraternal group a Baptist church supper and a lecture by Miss Lillias Lougheed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Noyes
Noyes
Mouk
Elbridge Wheeler
Nellie
Fannie Wetherbee
D. H. Hall
Baptist Church
Lillias Lougheed
Hmerson School of Oratory
Boston
Joseph Barker
Bernard
Woodlawn
Ward
Lizzie Knowlton
Ansel Kirrowlton
Jersey City
Acton News Notes Few Friday Classes and Reunion Plan
Acton schools did not hold classes last Friday due to a teachers meeting at Ayer Junction. Capt. Daniel Puttle, a Civil War volunteer, was buried from his late residence and laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. Citizens announce a reception for returned volunteers on Friday night December 16 with a turkey supper and 50 cent tickets, featuring music from the Acton brass band and tickets sold by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Puttle
Woodlawn
Acton
Acton Brass Band
Ladies and Children's Winter Wear at Local Stores
Readable ad notices describe ladies and children’s underwear hosiery mittens hoods caps and hoods available at Littlefield's and Miss Armstrong's. Indicates selection across women misses and baby sizes with winter garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield’s
Miss Armstrong’s
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Soutil Acton
West Acton
W.R.C
Josephine Dupee
Harriet Hart
Susie Clough
Marietta Holton
Treas
Harriet Gardner
Harriet Wright
Minnie Charlton
James Grimes
Almon Gilmores
Frank Martell
FF. R. Knowlton
Jas. Grimes
Eustace Blossom
Alfred Richardson
Florence Moran
Lynn
Thos. P. Parker
rFiardware
Iron and Steel
B. J. Richardson
Jas. H. Prince
Maynard, Mass
the Mill
Holmes
Ayer Junction
Wright’s
H. A. Littlefield
Soc
Joseph Booth’s
Manin Street
Maynard
Chase & Sanborn’s
First Universalist Church
Mass
W. F. Dusseault
U.P.C. U
W. R. Buxton
Y.P.S. Co. E
Concord National Bank
Concord National Bank of Concord
C. Fay Hrywoon
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Mlassachusetts
Isaac Reed
Edwin C. Parker
Folsom
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mipplesenx
Pr Reparn Court
Harriet R. Barker
Castbridge
Doisys
Acton Enterprise
S. H. Folsom
Hawks Electric Co
Town of
Friend
H. W. Tlobbs
P. O
Hapgood
Stow
Nteererise
Ofice
Orbos
H. SS. Richardson
Concord Mass
Maynard & Nichols
West
Acton, Mass
Said
Lowell
Virginia Road
Bedford Road
Lincoln and Concord
Wallan
Wa. C. Dillingiam
Waller G. Wardner
Probate Court
Phebe Farmer
Concordingaid
Ellen Farmer
Concord Enterprise
H. Fousom
Elisha EK. Smith
Sudbury
James R. Rent
Cambrie
Sadbury Enterprise
Charles J. Mclntire
S. J. Fousonm
Commonwealth of Alassachusetts
Middlesex SS
Nason
Theo. C. Hurd
Citas G. Whitman
Ff Mortgagee
Charles W. Martin
Lucy A. Martin
Joseph P Fintley
Boxborough
JoMnty
James Sentell
Ebenezer W. Hayward
Ebenezer
Ebenezer Hayward
James Porter
Stow Tine
Acton and
John Whitney
John Pletcher
Ibenezer
Sentell
Wits
Samuel Hayward
Sar Sentell
Prantors
Joseph P. Vrawley
Edwin E. Wheeler
Jose DP
Beatley
Mortpayee
Starr Keyes
School Street
Poston
Coxcolly Junction, Mass
Renest Hosmer, D. D
So. Acton
Citce Heurs Fien
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