Concord Woman's Club Receives $200 Legacy
The Concord Woman's Club held its fourth regular meeting in the town hall on Monday December 12. Mrs. Rolfe spoke of the death of Mrs. Charlies Emerson and read a letter from Charles Emerson enclosing a $200 cheque to the club as a legacy. Miss Caroline Kingman spoke on Seen and Heard in the School Room and Mrs. Wallace Conant sang old fashioned ballads including Robin Adair and Flow Gentle Sweet Afton. The next meeting January 9 will feature a lecture recital by Mrs. Clara A. Marsh on Lullabies of the Nations.
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Concord Woman's Club
Chas. Emerson
Rolfe
Charlies Emerson
Charles Emerson
Emerson
Caroline Kingman
Wallace Conant
Robin Adair
Afton
Clara A. Marsh
Keyes Toyland Delights Walden Hall Exhibition
Join M Keyes displays a fine line of toys and games in Walden hall under Mr Lang. Visitors to Boston would be surprised by Keyes toyland's assortment which cannot be beaten in large cities. The trade has opened finely and shows people need not travel to town for gifts.
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M. Keyes
Walden Hall
Lang
Boston
Keyes
Toyland
Boys' Brigade Meeting Time Adjusted
Concord Junction reports a change in the Boys' Brigade meeting to Thursday night after school. The morning sermon centers on bearing burdens and thanks donors for their contributions aiding the organization’s financial success.
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Boys’ Brigade
Pin Boys Schedule Bowling Series At Maynard Nasan St
Reform school officers arrange a winter bowling series at Maynard Nasan Street. The first match produced a brutal fray from start to finish as the Pin Boys pressed managers to insure players against life risks.
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Reformatory
Nasan St Seys
Maynard
Bowling match twist raises doubt over ringer among instructors
Fragmentary report notes the Officers outpacing opponents yet collecting 24 pins while Mitchell from the instructors delivers a standout performance, drawing suspicion of being a ringer as tension mounts before the next contest between the teams.
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Mitchell
Littleton News Roundup Sees Ills and Happenings
Chicken pox remains common among local schoolchildren while skating parties occur on Long and Mill ponds. Frank MacMurtrie sells his West Littleton farm. Odd Fellows plan entertainment on Thursday December 15. Several residents visit and stay with local families as churches prepare Christmas programs. The week closes with school vacation starting Friday and December 23. webbing factory adopts 40 hour week 7am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm.
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Frank
MacMurtrie
West Littleton
Odd Fellows
Mollie Hayes
Waltham
Charles L. Smith’s
Maria Hendley
Grippe
Woman's club hears talk on Food Sanitation and Nation Vigor
The Woman's club listened with interest to a bea on Food Sanitation and National Vigor by Mrs. Jeanette M. Tyler Abington Monday afternoon. Mrs Tyler presented many pleasing results of her talk and its findings.
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Woman's Club
Jeanette M. Tyler
Abington
Tea and lecture noted at local gathering
A rising vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Taylor for her excellent lecture. An afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Grace Lawrence Mrs. Munson and others, and a pure food sale was conducted by Mrs. Alice M. Whitcomb and assistants.
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Taylor
Grace Lawrence
Munson
Alice M. Whitcomb
Backlog Club entertains with songs and games evening
Thursday evening the Backlog club enjoyed an entertainment under direction of nine venerable matrons with a piano solo winning applause. Miss Eunice Priest sang a creditable solo. The Cynthonian orchestra contributed with happy selections. The evening closed with social games and refreshments of popped corn, apples, and grape juice.
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Eunice Priest
Cynthonian
Poimona Grange Elects Officers At Worcester Event
Thirteen members of Littleton Grange attended the Worcester Middlesex Pomona Grange annual meeting in Pepperell last week Wednesday. Henry Robbins of Littleton was reelected assistant steward. At the regular meeting prior, officers elected include Master Richard T. Barrows Overseer James Neagle Lecturer Mrs. Fannie Barrows Steward Joseph McPherson Assistant Steward Cornelius Dailey Chaplain Mrs. Grace Cash Treasurer Howard B. Bigelow Secretary Miss Augusta Smith Gate Keeper Fred Reed Graces Pomona Ethel Whittier Flora Idella Stone Ceres Dorothy Roberts Lady Assistant Steward Mary Callahan Pianist Mrs. Susie Smith.
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Littleton Grange
Worcester-Middlesex
Pomona Grange
Pepperell
Henry Robbins
Littleton
Grange
Richard T. Barrows
James Neagle
Fannie Barrows
Joseph McPherson
Cornelius Dailey
Grace Cash
Howard B. Bigelow
Miss Augusta Smith
Fred Reed
Graces
Pomona
Ethel Whittier
Flora
Idella Stone
Ceres
Dorothy Roberts
Mary Callahan
Susie Smith
Men's League of Congregational Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Men s League gathered in the vestry Thursday evening for its annual business meeting with a good turnout. A Kimball Frank Grey DT and i ee ton were reelected president vice president secretary and treasurer. An oyster supper followed served by Frank Gregory and Edgar Barteau. President Kimball led toasts on the leagues purpose church role winter meetings the Brotherhood of St Andrew and the Brotherhood Movement noting the league can enrich church life and foster profitable winter exchanges.
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Men's League of the Congregational Society
A. Kimball
Frank Grey DT
Eeton
Frank Gregory
Edgar Barteau
Pres. Kimball
Men's League
H. L. Packard
W. EB. Conant
Men’s League
Scott Dies in Groton Hospital After Shooting
George Scott, who attempted suicide at Littleton Common weeks ago over unrequited love for Idella Stone, died Saturday morning in Groton Hospital after being taken there by Dr. Christie following the incident.
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George Scott
Littleton Common
Idella Stone
Groton Hospital
Christie
Steam Passe Trains On Stockton and Darlington Line
The first steam passenger train in the world ran on the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England on September 27, 1825, marking a milestone in railway history.
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Stockton and Darlington
England
Seagull Dies After Oyster Traps It Near River Taw
A seagull near the river Taw died when an oyster closed on its hill as the bird struggled in the air and fell to the ground. The animal suffocated due to the shell’s tight grip.
Names in Sweden Officially Approved for Each Day
Sweden maintains an official list of daily given names for both sexes approved by the king. The scheme aims to broaden parental choice and reduce naming disputes, ensuring a standardized selection for every day of the year.
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Sweden
Ships first copper bottomed in 1837
The note records that ships were first copper bottomed in 1837 marking a maritime metal innovation.
Wildlife list from a rugged rural scene
A brief inventory notes animals including seal, fox, sun, marmot, weasel, badger, glut ton, mink, rabbit and bare seen in a remote area. The fragment suggests a field observation or catalog of species common to the region.
Homemade frog pen wiper craft for Christmas gifts
A simple child friendly gift idea described as a frog pen wiper. Use light green cloth, Velvety material, fan nel lining, and a round card bottom. Add red flannel flap cover with a half inch hole, two boot button eyes, and small shot to form the frog body and mouth.
Useful Gift For Grandma Cape From Plain or Figured Flannel
A cape for grandma or a invalid friend made from plain or figured flannel thirty six to forty inches wide. Fold and cut into a true square then shape to a neck opening. Hem or crochet edge, tie with a bow, and choose bright colors to cheer a shut in.
Easy to Make a Scented Handkerchief Box
An instructional note describes crafting a simple handkerchief box for a child. Cut a six inch square card for the base, build sides from four six by two inch strips, and lid flaps from four six by three inch pieces. Attach padding and finish with bright silk.
Simple Oetros Square Play Idea
A blue or pink cotton cot can become a simple shell for older children to explore imaginative play and arrange a cozy, modular space.
Embroidered in Response Daily Work Storyline
A fragment describes daily labor with a sewn motif and a heart shaped pincushion intact. The text hints at craft focus and personal symbolism within a sewing task.
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