Local notes of residents and events in Dorchester area
Fred Sweat joins Finney and Holts firm. Mrs Hila Day becomes Dorchester resident. Conductor Willie Fletcher ill with influenza. Miss Alice Fairbanks visits from Mt Holyoke. H Duren resumes work after grip illness. H K Tuttle M D returns from diphtheria scare. A Morrison moves family to Maynard and builds a new house. Dancing class led by W W Green starts Dec 30 in Exchange hall. Rev F B Rice accepts call to North Dana. About 10 inches snow recorded in recent thaw. Elaborate Christmas music program at Universalist Church with a special sermon. Miss Jeanie Fletcher to reside in Malden due to rail travel uncertainties. Ladies Social Circle meets with Mrs Gee. Keyes Roy Center visits New York to see aged grandmother. Isaiah Reed offers 25 dollar reward for chicken thief. Bertha and Alfred Dearborn visit from Hopkinton. Christmas tree in Universalist vestry Tuesday evening. Blizzard effects block local trolley line Maynard to be clear later. Congregational fair and sale successful with over 100 dollars receipts. Sunday school Yuletide exercises and tree in vestry Tuesday. Sunday night concert next week. Rev Mr Farren to give Christmas sermon Sunday morning.
Local Man Seeks Housekeeper for Family of Five
A South Acton man with three children seeks a well recommended housekeeper. Applications should be addressed to Frank Merriam Box 82, South Acton.
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Frank Merriam
South Acton
Bell Telephone Workmen Deported by Mobs in Montana
Six non union men employed by the Bell Telephone company were deported by mobs believed to be union men in Butte Montana. With a new Bell building underway the firm faces continued boycott and reports of more trouble ahead.
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Butte
Mont
Bell Telephone Company
Bell
Postmaster Nominee Edward C Mansfield Confirmed
The senate confirmed Edward C Mansfield to succeed Mayor-elect George A Hibbard as Boston postmaster in Washington on December 18.
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Boston
Washington
Edward C. Mansfield
George A. Hibbard
Senate
Local items and society notes from West 4cton
Alfred Davis announces his child is recovering from pneumonia after a serious illness. Mrs. A. J. Morse reports her little son is very ill with brain trouble. Miss Lena O Connell has been helping Miss M A Armstrong during the holidays. The Baptist choir plans a Christmas cantata to be performed on a Sunday soon.
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Alfred Davis
A. J. Morse
Lena O'Connell
M. A. Armstrong
the Baptist Choir
Mrs Jane Bruce Dies After Brief Illness at 79
Mrs Jane Bruce died after a brief illness at her daughter’s home Thursday night at 79. A Vermont native who moved to Massachusetts 30 years ago and to the village 25 years ago, she was active and respected in the community and active in W R C No 62 and the local W C T U. She leaves two daughters Mrs C H Mead and Miss A D Bruce and a son William Bruce of Groton. Funeral services were held Monday at the family home, with ministers from the Unitarian and Baptist churches officiating, and burial followed at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Jane Bruce
Charles H. Mead
Bruce
C. H. Mead
A. D. Bruce
William Bruce
Groton
Mr. Willis
D. W. Lovett
Baptist Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
West Acton Christmas Sale and Club Meeting
West Acton hosts a Christmas sale of linens Mexican work postal cards and card albums as gift options. The West Acton Woman's club entertained the Girls club at Mrs Isabelle H Hall's home on Monday evening December 9 with a paper by Mrs Charlotte S Blanchard on Musicians and a dainty spread served.
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West Acton
Isabelle H. Hall
Charlotte S. Blanchard
Geneva watches and jewelry the world over
A nice Ladies 14k gold watch Wal tham for $16.00 B. A. gold filled Boy's Watch case warranted 20 years $5.00 special We have the celebrated Geneva watches known the world over for their neatness durability and accurate time keeping Brooches Stick pins Fobs.
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B. A
Geneva
Ink Stains Pens and Glasses Featured at Readings Event
A local event showcases inks and fountain pens alongside reading glasses opera glasses and thermometers at a display. Shoppers sample writing outfits and accessories while browsing the stalls for a range of small domestic items.
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Cuff Links and Locket Gifts Featured in Sale
A local ad promotes cuff links and lockets as gift options, inviting shoppers to come and see the selection. The note emphasizes pleasing choices and urges a visit to view the offerings.
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Concord, Mass
Fred Sweat
Finney & Holts
Hila Day
Dorchester
Willie Fletcher
Alice Fairbanks
Mt. Holyoke College
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Grip
H. K. Tuttle, M. D
Tewksbury
A. Morrison
Maynard
W. W. Green
Exchange Hall
F. 8. Rice
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Jeanie Fletcher
Malden
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Roy Center
New York
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Miss Bertha
Alfred Dearborn
Hopkinton, N H
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Farren
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