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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1897
Page
8
Material must reach the office by Tuesday night to appear in the same week’s issue. Earlier submissions help prevent condensation or delays. News, advertising, and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Cards announce the marriage of Frank Holt and Miss Evelyn Ward at South Acton on Saturday December 25. Miss Ethel Rouillard, who was drowned skating at Malon, was a niece of F.KE Harris. Mrs Pike, sister of Mrs George Reed, died in Springfield. Wheeler family held their annual reunion with a 30 member gathering at Geo B Parker’s home. Christmas events included gifts to Rev Gorham Easterbrook and his wife, and a school Christmas tree with Longfellow picture gift to the school and other decorations and treats. The Woman’s club met with Miss Minna E Tenney of Littleton sharing Norse trip notes and local entertainment.
At Congregational Church Rev W R Buxton conducts morning service at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45 and Y P S C E at 6 15 followed by praise and preaching at 7 00 and Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30. First Universalist Church South Acton Mass led by Rev W F Dusseault offers 10 30 morning service 11 45 Sunday school and Y P C U at 7. Pews are free to all.
Boots shoes and rubbers neatly repaired by J. Carter. Stage dancing taught with Buck and Wing grotesque steps. Information at Box 26 South Acton Mass. For sale cheap a custom built sleigh for one or two horses. L. V. Clough P. M. South Acton Mass.
Leroy Yaklev of Syracuse shattered the American amateur standing broad jump record with 10 feet 10 inches in a YMCA contest, surpassing A G Schwaner who held 10 feet 9 7/8 inches.
Rob Bins, about 30, of Grassy vicinity, went ice fishing at Grassy Pond Thursday and disappeared. A search found him submerged with his hand gripping a ball pail. Three men recovered the body around 9 p.m. His death leaves a widowed mother and siblings in mourning. funeral was held Sunday.
H A Littlefield advertises diaries books sleighs and fruit orders while changing location to a former Cash store building near the hotel for hairdressing services. Evening meetings noted and a tea set bargain of 3.75.
Notice from J. Carter announcing move of business from W Acton to the shop owned by Tuttle Jones and Wetherbee South Acton. Boots shoes and rubbers repaired promptly. Give me a call.
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Acton village events include Christmas Eve church concert and a Jan 4 entertainment at town hall with Rev B Copping and humor from Frank Wilkins. Obituary: Thomas Hammond dies after long illness. funeral held with Revs Bernard Copping and F L Wood officiating. survived by a widow and three daughters.
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