Acton Center News: Churches, Deaths, and Local Changes
Acton Center closes school for a week as the town anticipates a summer resort boost. The Congregational society plans a Christmas festival and a Christmas ball with Fisk orchestra at the town hall, plus supper by A L Noyes. Capt Luke Smith, veteran acton figure and sixth Massachusetts veteran, dies suddenly at home. He served in Civil War campaigns, helped found the Bunker Hill Historical Society, and was a lifelong community figure.
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Luke Smith
Acton
Reuben L. Reed
South Acton
Capt
Aston
William Austin Smith
Lexington
Mary Hosmer
Concord
Solomon Smith
Bunker Hill
Trenton
White Plains
Saratoga
Smith
Shre
Luke
Mary Robbins
Sixth
Massachusetts
Daniel Tuttle
Jones
Lowell
Lincoln
Sixth Massachusetts
Baltimore
Ship Island
New Orleans
Virginia
Reminiscences of Revolutionary Days Remembered at Funeral
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with the Isaac Davis Post G A R in charge and Reverends Copping and Wood assisting. The bearers were the four grandsons Wilber, Herbert, Frank and Florian Fiske.
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Concord Bridge
Isaac Davis
Copping
Wood
Wilber
Herbert
Frank
Florian Fiske
Grand Christmas Concert and Ball in Acton Centre Hall
The town hall in Acton Centre hosts the annual grand Christmas concert and ball on Monday evening December 25 to mark the 40th anniversary of the institution. Fiske's orchestra, enlarged with Boston musicians, will perform a half hour concert before the grand march, featuring trombone soloist Charles McCuller formerly with Reeve's American band of Providence.
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Acton Centre
Fiske
Boston
Charles McCuller
Reeve
American Band of
Providence
Call and See Us for Happiness, Modern Sales Pitch
A breezy promotional line invites customers to visit and experience satisfaction through the seller’s offerings, promising happiness upon engagement. The phrasing emphasizes immediate benefit and a friendly, direct invitation to take action.
Boston cornetist leads grand hall banquet and ball
Frank H. Roberts of Boston, the favorite cornetist, headlines a long evening at the hall from 8 30 to 2 with an intermission. A. L. Noyes of Acton provides an oyster supper. Barges run from West and South Acton and Concord Junction. Committee includes G Raymond Tuttle floor director and H B Fiske assistant director with Walter Tuttle Frank Elms Lyman Tuttle Herbert Nealy George Forrest Fred L Tuttle and Chas F Whitney.
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Acton
A. L. Noyes
West
South Acton
Concord Junction
G. Raymond Tuttle
H. B. Fiske
Aids Walter Tuttle
Frank Elms
Lyman Tuttle
Herbert Nealy
George Forrest
Fred L. Tuttle
Chas. F. Whitney
Acton Man Henry Parlin Dies Suddenly at 63
Henry Parlin aged 63 and lifelong Acton resident died suddenly at his home at 2 a m on Thursday December 14 Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with Revs Copping and Wood officiating under the auspices of the Grand Army Interment was at Woodlawn Parlin had worked Wednesday and attended a Grand Army meeting that evening before falling ill at home.
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Henry Parlin
Acton
Congregational Church
Copping
Wood
G. A. RR
Woodlawn
Parlin
Grand Army
Office submission deadlines for weekly issue ads and notices
The notice states all material must reach the publication office by Tuesday night to be inserted in the same week. Earlier receipts prevent condensation or delay. Advertising matter and subscriptions left with N. J. Cole the News dealer will receive prompt attention.
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N. J. Cole
News Dealer
South Acton to Center Christmas Night Ball
A South Acton event invites residents to run from South Acton to the Center on Christmas night for a community ball with Fiske's orchestra providing music. Mrs. Dusseault, mother of Rev. W F Dusseault, dies at 82 after months of illness. funeral held Sunday at 3 pm with Rev Dr Bisbee of Boston officiating.
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South Acton
Fiske
Dressmaker and milliner sought in South Acton
South Acton locals advertise a fine chance for a good dressmaker and milliner. Apply to Tuttle & Newton in South Acton. Clothing made to order, repairing, cleansing, and pressing neatly done at moderate prices. Also bicycle storage offered by H. E. Clough and James McGreen the tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle & Newton
Acton
James McGreen
Boxboro farmers meet and church repairs progress
Boxboro town hall hosted a farmer meeting last Saturday with attendees enjoying the event. Repairs at the church are advancing with painting finished and new carpet expected this week. A testimonial endorses Chamberlain’s Colic cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a prolonged illness. An estimate notes 200000 London families living on about 8 a week.
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Boxboro Town Hall
London
Grocery Price List Highlights Condensed
Heinz Selected Queen Olives 506, Flaccus Mustard in pint jars 12¢, Blue Label Ketchup Halford Sauce 25e, Worstershire Sauce 1$e, Heinz Preserved Sweet Mixed Pickles finest goods on the market 15e per pint.
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Heinz
Weekly column items due early Tuesday mornings
Notices specify that items for the column should be handed in by Tuesday morning each week. It also states that articles mailed to the Enterprise Cor respondent at the Post Office will receive prompt attention.
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Post Office
Enterprise
WEST ACTON COMMUNITY NOTEs AND EVENTS
Everett Spinney is ill. Schools close for holidays. H. E. Dean of Boston visited C. H. Mead. Cigar factory shuts for Christmas vacation. Miss Morrisons move to Concord Junction. Willie Hayward to replace Ralph Whitcomb at the market. Death of Mrs. George Worster noted. Universalist Ladies hold annual sale supper and entertainment. W R C elects officers. one new member. Acton lodge I C C F assigns officers and degrees. Baptist church Christmas exercises planned. Isaac Davis Post G A R officers elected. seven deaths since Memorial Day. Universalist church day school Christmas program. Isaac Davis Post meeting yields Henry Parlin’s death. Ladies Benevolent Society annual supper and entertainment. thanks and notes on performers. Receipts exceed $60.
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George Worster
Universalist
Acton Lodge
N. G
Jas. Grimes
W. G
Wm. Kingsley
The
Baptist Church
Santa Claus
Isaac Davis Post
Com
Nathaniel M. Allen
V.C
Job W. Dupee
J. V
Henry Parlin
Acton Center
Tasker
Ladies Benevolent Society
Elinor Barnes
Emerson College of Oratory
Annie Adelaide Davis
Boston
Asta
Miss Davis
Christmas novelties and toys at Miss Armstrong’s
A choice line of Christmas novelties games and toys is offered by Miss Armstrong with a festive display on the first floor since the hall is booked for a Christmas night ball. Geo EF Clapp Concord Junction offers watch clock and jewelry repair service. E C Parker advertises sale of 100 tons of good stock hay.
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E. C. Parker
Labor Federation denounces wars of conquest
Detroit December 20 delegates at the Federation of Labor convention representing about 1.5 million workers voted unanimously against wars of conquest pledged to oppose any increase in the U S standing army beyond 26 000 officers and enlisted men The executive council was instructed to implement the resolution
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Detroit
Federation of Labor
Africa
Philippines
United States
Federation
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Fisk Orchestra
Monument House
F. J. Barker
James Styles
Monroe
Jack
Hammond Place
Mr. Brown
Little Brown & Co
Otis H. Forbush
Great Road
Ball
Tonathan Jones
South Acton, Mass
Frank H. Roberts
H. E. Clough
Boxboro
Mrs Ityn
Chamberlain
Thomas
Bower
Glencoe
N. A.ittlefield
West Acton
Johnson's Drug Store
Maynard
HH. S. Richardson
Heinz’s
Gay
J, Sterling Moore, Sr. Acton
Everett Spinney
H. E. Dean of
C. H. Mead
Ralph Whitcomb
Willie Hayward
Chas. Woodward
LABOR
Haynes
the Clothier
Ulsters
Waynes
C. D. Holmes
Maynard and Ayer
Mass
Salta Claus
Congress
Crocery Department
H. A. Littlefield
Xmas Gifts
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