South Acton Notices and Community Events
Miss Ula Skelton dies at home and Miss Carrie Shapley passes in Boston. Exchange hall hosts events. Sunset Party eyed. New daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Merriam. Dances planned for Dec 26 29 31 and Jan 10. Universalist church fair and entertainment praised. A horse ran away on Martin street with cushion left behind. Royal Arcanum meeting in Central hall lists officers for the year.
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Ula Skelton
Carrie Shapley
Boston
Exchange Hall
Almira Sitiera
Frank Willard
Rice
Eoane
Chas. Campbell Bas
Des
H Ch
Mira
W. T. Merriam
E. F. Pratt von Herbert
John
Universalist Church
Martin St
Royal Arcanum
Central Hall
H. B. Fisk
Wm. Rawister
Thompson
T. F.ees
James McGreen
James P. Brown
James Grimes
Homas Heaton
John Kennedy
Congregational Church Notes and Upcoming Events
Rice evening service moved to allow an illustrated lecture. Sunday Bible class meets at 7 o clock. Ground covered December 12 with Psalms 20 to 30. Mother Goose aids to receive December 15. Christmas doll sale at the Dolls’ area. Contributions of clothing and literature to the barrel. Thanks to Tuttle & Newton for barrels used for Thanksgiving Dares and Home for Little Wanderers. Church meeting in vestry after Bible class on December 20. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arenar
Tuttle & Newton
Little Wanderers
Contrerational Church
Local boot and shoe repair at sensible prices
Warness boot and shoe repairing offered by C. H. Clark at sensible prices in South Acton local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Iocal
Warness
C. H .Clark
Boxboro social notes and upcoming events
Boxboro society items list visits and weddings as Mrs George 8S Braman entertains her sister Mrs O D Wood. Miss Nettie Wilder visits aunt Mrs J A Walker. John Coffee and wife welcomed a baby daughter last week. Harry L Woodward starts work in Boston with Lunt Moss Co. John Bezanson of Harvard and his father Calvin move into the house. Leap year dance planned for Dec 30. State Grange meeting this week. Mike and young people rehearse for Comrades to be staged in January. Mrs Marty B Willard staying with her mother at the Sadler Hudson. Short Christmas visit planned with entertainment reads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Braman
O. D. Wood
Nettie Wilder
Clinton
J. A. Walker
John Coffee
Harry L. Woodward
Boston
Lunt, Moss & Co
John Bezanson
Harvard
Calvin Bezanson
Albert Littlefield
State Grange
Marty B. Willard
Sadler -the-Hudson
Es Gr
Local Notes From West 4cton Community
Bert Holt is off duty from C. H. store this week. A baby daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Coffey last Sunday. Mrs Lidian Whitcomb visited friends here a few days. Mrs Bertram D Hall underwent a surgical procedure in hospital. it was successful. At Wi nona Rebekah lodge last week two candidates received the degree with Mrs Mary J Wheeler present. Universalist society fair yielded a seed squash guessing prize won by Sheldon Littlefield who claimed a chair. the event was a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Holt
C. H
John Coffey
Lidian Whitcomb
Bertram D. Hall Ouhaing
Charles Burroughs
Boston
Winona Rebekah
Mary J. Wheeler
Ladies of the Universalist Society
Sheldon Littlefield
Grateful thanks for sympathy and floral tributes
Herman Tapley of West Acton expresses sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in loving remembrance of his wife after her passing. He notes appreciation for the singing at the last rites and signs the notice from West Acton dated December 12, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South and
West Acton
Herman Tapley
Help wanted and goods offered in West Acton and Boxboro
A West Acton notice seeks a girl for general housework and plain cooking with lawn dress duties, offering weekly wages and box 135 contact. Miss Armstrong advertises linens, embroideries, hankerchefs and fancy articles for Christmas and sells ladies and children gaiters. Sewing taken in or the worker may go out by the day, apply to Miss Amy Nelson, Boxboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Miss Armstrong
Community Notes From Acton Centre and Nearby
Mrs J C Munroe was in town last. Mrs W L Holden visits in Maine. M B Taylor is putting in his Christmas goods. L H Pinkham is suffering with rheumatism. Lowell thirteen has work this week. Miss Ella Miller spent Sunday at home in Hudson. The Boys club meets in the church this Wednesday morning. Teachers from our village will visit Concord schools this. Mrs Bernard Copping of Scotland MA is guest of Mrs George Greenough. Mrs F J Barker and Miss Charlotte Conant attended the Woman's club in Concord. Margaret Coughlin has returned from the hospital and uses crutches. Otis H Forbush, auctioneer, sale today Thu Dec 15 at 10 am of cows wagons cart sled pongs harnesses and farming tools at H L Neilson farm Burlington MA near the centre formerly the Raymonds place. Positive sale to highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Taylor
L. H. Pinkham
Lowell Thireenough
Ella Miller
Hudson
Concord
Bernard Copping
Scotland
Mass
George Greenough
F. J. Barker
Charlotte Conant
Woman's Club
Margaret Coughlin
Otis H. Forbush
H. L. Neilson
Burlington
Raymonds Place
A. J. Walker
Charles Tower
Hermon Tower
Houghton Stair
L. P. Brigham
Cambridge
H. C. Nellis
Auburn
Frank
Ornnte
Harry Truell
Worcester
Ruby French
Julia Smith
Maple St
George St. Peters
Watertown
Magorty
Margaret Frail
Lizzie Loftus
River St
Melrose
Carlen Wheeler
Leominster
Geo. Morse
Central St
George B. Frost
Sores A. Tewksbury
Maude Jenny
Vada Sutton
N. Y
Boston
Lincoln St
George Coffin
Walter Jones
Graves
Boston Globe
James P. Clare
Denary Coranto
Commonwealth
Ladies’ Auxiliary
M. A. Caiden
New York
Unitarian Sunday School
Postal notes urge early mailing for Christmas season
The post office warns of rising mail volume as Christmas approaches. Send packages early, use heavy wrapping, tie shipping tags, wrap fragile items, and avoid writing in packages to escape letter rates. A small book of postal information is available at the stamp window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Goestal
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains and burns
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains bruises burns and similar injuries. It soothes the wound provides instant relief and speeds healing about one third faster than usual treatment sold by Johnson's Pharmacy H. J. Dwinell Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An &Ney
Chamberlain
Johnson's
Pharie
H. J. Dwinell, Maynard
Theatrical Opening and Local Happenings in Marlboro
A slice of Marlboro society notes includes Theodore Marlowe leaving Metropolitan Life. George Cadieux visiting from North Dakota. a theatre production The Stain of Guilt. Beaudry's orchestra planned for Westboro dances. J H Croft painting Forest Hall. local illness and recoveries. near constant social and club events. and civic updates on trains, lighting, water measurement, and telephones reflecting a busy town week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaudry
Westboro
J. H. Croft
Forest Hall
Hudson Gossip and Local Visitors Report
Hudson notes list residents in town and visitors from Cambridge Auburn Fitchburg Watertown and Winchester. People attend church, a rubber factory shift ends, and Miss Edith Peters visits Boston. A snow plow training quarters plan and a militia image appear alongside society events and a minstrel fundraiser.
A Government of Its Own Inaugural Municipal Government
The club, with 75 members, elected a municipal government of its own. Officers include Henry Lemay recording secretary Arsidas Vigeant treasurer and J H Houde on property. Trustees Joseph Bouvier L Eveque Renaud Asselin. Mayor Farley to take oath January 4.
Co. F Defeats Saxonville in Milita Hall Victory
Co. F basketball team defeats Saxonville A C 42 to 14 before a large Milita hall crowd. W Reno stars with nine baskets in the first period and Kelley and Devine contribute strong play in passing and scoring. Lineups include Co F: Kelley White Toohill Renorb Bradford Devine and Norris. Saxonville: Rosseau Gauthier Toohill and others. Referee James Ray timer Desmaris. Time periods three by 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F
Saxonville A. C
Milita Hall
W. Reno
Gauthier
Devine
Neam
Kelley
Saxonville
Rosseau Gauthier If
Kelley White
Toohill
L. Renorb
Bradford Devine
Norris
James Ray Timers
Desmaris
F. Neal
Mizpah East ern Star Elects Officers for Year
Mizpah chapter of the Eastern Star elected officers at a regular Monday meeting after a supper. Newly named are Worthy Matron Mrs. E. F. Wilder Worthy Patron A. H. Gleason Worthy Associate Matron Mrs. E. P. Conductress Mrs. E. F. Simpson Date Conductress Mrs. C. H. Seavellie Secretary Mrs. G. W. Piper Treasurer C. H. Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
E. F. Wilder
A. H. Gleason
E. P
MortOn M. Clough Dies at Home in New Hampshire Town
Morton M. Clough died suddenly at his home 49 Central Street Friday shortly after noon. His wife and family were away. he had no known illness. He worked for Henry Parsons & Son for years and was regarded as a good workman. He leaves a wife two sons Wallace G and Forest and a daughter Lilly B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton M. Clough
Central St
Wallace G. and
Forest
Miss Lilly B
Italians Consider Naturalization Club in Marlboro
There is discussion of forming a naturalization club among Italian Americans in Marlboro where about 250 men could become voters. In the near term these voters may become a political factor as naturalization efforts proceed. Currently roughly 40 Marlboro voters are of Italian origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Dante
Insurance Men at Banquet in Worcester Bay State House
Local staff from Columbian Life Insurance attended a banquet at the Bay State House in Worcester. Attendees included General Manager S. E. B. Johnson of Boston, Medical Director Phelps, General Manager Brown of Boston, and directors George Dewey of Boston Alfred Mark of Clinton. Marlboro attendees listed include Supt J. M. Conway William Pohinne J. M. Conway S. G. Boudreau and W. H. Dutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Life Insurance Company
Bay State House
Worcester
S. E B. Johnson
Boston
Phelps
Brown
George Dewey
Alfred Mark
Clinton
Marlboro
Aussiatrt
J. M. Conway
William Pohins
Conway
G. Boudreau
W. H. Dutton
Obituary: Patience Kenney Dies at Son’s Home
Mrs. Patience Kenney died at her son Robert Kenney's home at 8 Cotting Avenue Friday evening after an eight weeks illness. A sudden shock preceded her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patience Kenney
Robert Kenney
Cotting Ave
Cause of Death for 69-Year-Old Woman With Many Beau
The obituary notes the woman died at 69 and was described as a woman of many beaux. The services and interment were held at Maps cemetery, with Mrs. A. J. singing selections to which the deceased reposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colery
George
Maps Cemetery
A. J
Farrell Denies Story and Weight Attempt for 200
The article notes Farrell denying a story about a trip to New York and Washington with the Boston Americans. It states he currently weighs 211 pounds, his lightest in some time, and he aims to drop to 200 pounds before the roses bloom again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Boston Americans
Funeral services for Morton M. Clough held at Central Street home
The funeral of Morton M. Clough from 49 Central Street took place Monday at 2 PM. A large gathering attended including Marsh, G. B. Russell, Charles Adams, J. W. Wheeler, with interment at Ark cemetery.
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Morton M. Clough
Central St
Nam
Ce . A.rk
Marsh
G. 8
Russell
Charles Adams
J. W. Wheeler
Letter Carrier John J. Connor Receives $75 Gift
On Saturday afternoon Prospect Street resident John J. Connor, a letter carrier, received 75 dollars collected on his route as a token of esteem. Community members showered him with goodwill and prayers for a quick recovery and return to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Connor
Prospect St
Epworth League gathering hosts visiting leagues
The Epworth league of Westboro invited surrounding towns to visit on Wednesday night. Rev. L. W. Adams spoke on "A Trinity of Resolves" and refreshments followed as attendees enjoyed a social time after the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Westboro
L. W. Adams
Obituary for Mr and Mrs Robert O Leary
Mr and Mrs Robert O Leary of 67 Maplewood are named in a church obituary. The service at 2 o clock Thursday featured Rev J M Wyman officiating, noting the deceased rested at a winter home among Serra designs, playmates and Sunday friends of the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O'Leary
Maplewood
J. M. Wyman
Serra
Friends of the Baptist Church
Punchbowl Presented to Factory Forelady
Friday evening a few stitches room employees of the L. B. Hall factory visited the home of their forelady Mrs W T Rockwell and presented her with a punchbowl as a token of esteem. The party was social and adjourned early with wishes for her future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hall
W. T. Rockwell
Officers Elected in Local Lodge Meeting
The text lists officers elected including John Fay as 8. V. C. Senssus W. C., William Springer as Chaplain, H. K. Steward as Officer of the Day, pees Kelleher as Officer of the Guard, and delegates J. S. Pay, B. C. Marsh, G. A. Spofford, J. W. Barnes to the state convention.
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Congregational Church Notes
Boxboro
WEST
Acton Centre
J. C. Munroe
W. L. Holden
Maine
Theodore Marlowe
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
George Cadieux
North Dakota
Maplewood Ave
J. J. Connors
Union Club
William O’brien
Pease
John Cassily
Curtis
Sarah Darling
Hosmer Sr
George Porter
South Framingham
Gleason
Blanche Thompson
Waltham
Coredom Sawyer
Chestnut St
Southboro
Louis Farley
George R. Hall & Co
Houghton Royal Arch
James Martin
F. 8
Rock
E. P. Longley
J. B. Donohoe
R. S. Newcomb
George W. Piper
Bicknell St
Heber Richardson
EB. F. McSweeney
Europe
Union Orchestra
Ee. Worcester
Marlboro Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
New Haven Road
Blanche M. Giles
Wm. H. Flynn
Diamond A
Marlboro Electric Light Co
Mechanic St
Walker Sts
Wachusett St
Thomas Dugan
Medway
Madeen & Curtis
Grace Fogg
Lamson & Trowbridge
Lake Williams
Lakeside Ave
Boys
Unitarian Church
Russell Theatre
Charles Davie
P. J. Conway
Yote
John M. Mullen
J. A. Cratty
T. P. Hurley
John J. Downey
D. M’ Neenan
Sentinel
M. V. Murphy
Patrick Wall
America
Wide West
New England Telephone Company
Eastern Agriculturists
Henry W. O’brien
Cordaville
Maritoro
Gertrude Meserve
Wakefield
N. 11
Mary Tower
Holt
Mr. Campbell
Bolton
Sullivan
Forest Ave
Morris Schindler
M. T. Bailey
Harriman
Ceorge St. Peters
Henry Boynton
Marlboro and
Hudson Enew
Concord Lodge
Taio Lodge
Wood Square
Eastern Star
Naturalization Club
Farrell
Story
Funeral Services
South Acton Coal and
Umber Company
Materi Slane
Dé. P. Fletcher
Man
Se. Acton, Mase
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