Acton News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
Acton and surrounding area items include Frank Crowley at Moore's market, Miss Miseharlotte Ann Tuttle's 80th birthday, visits by Ray Newton of Lynn and Miss Hurlburt from Ayer. A new assortment of local view postcards arrives at Seavern's Pharmacy as camera films resume sale. Community events feature sermons, Odd Fellows gatherings, a Royal Arcanum drama, and a quilt-tie social. An officer appointment and a regional rally are noted plus a church supper and musical solos. Annie L. Barrett’s death is reported from Los Angeles, with funeral plans in California.
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Frank Crowley
Moore's Market
Miseharlotte Ann Tuttle
Prescott
Mayford
Warren House
Ray Newton
Lynn
Marion
Mildred Gibbs
Robey Willey
Wilbraham
Dr. Christie
May Donnelley
Brockton
Frank Donnelley
Chester A. Sawyer
Mra
PF. W. Brackett
Saxonville
Miss Hurlburt
Ayer
Seavern’s
Kether Frederickson
A. B. Walker
New Britain
Georg Reed
Universalist Church
H. Mead
W. B. Holt
Maynard
Geo. M. Guilford
Cambridge
Cadillac
Annie L. Barrett
Sherman Barrett
Los Angeles
Cal
Baptist
Leighton
Concord Junction
Lena O'Connell
Henry
Speed
Clinton
Acton Club Holds 34th Annual Masquerade at Exchange Hall
The Acton club hosted its 34th annual masquerade in Exchange hall drawing a large crowd from Maynard Concord Concord Junction and Littleton. From 8 to 9 Brigham's Orchestra played and 9 to 10 15 featured costume dancing followed by unmasking. Prizes went to Miss Ethel Moore and Vernon McGreen for fancy costumes and Miss Madeline Staples with Elmer Wetherbee for grotesque costumes.
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Acton Club
Exchange Hall
Maynard
Concord
Concord Junction
Littleton
Brigham
Ethel Moore
Vernon McGreen
Madeline Staples
Elmer Wetherbee
Harrybridges
H. E. Tolman
D. W. Cullinane
C. Spicer
J. H. Adams
Local Notes On Visits Moves And Visits
Mrs Laura Woodward visiting relatives in Worcester Geo E Holton moved into the tenement of C G Durkee Mrs Mary I Richardson visiting relatives in Bridgeport Conn Webster Blanchard of Andover college came home over Sunday J T McNiff headquarters for Never Slip Corks all sizes on hand J Alfred Goding housed seven last week with a severe Edwin M Parker and family who have been in Ohio the past 15 months visited several days
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Laura Woodward
Worcester
Geo. E. Holton
C. G. Durkee
Mary I. Richardson
Bridgeport
Conn
Webster Blanchard
Andover College
J. T. McNiff
J. Alfred Goding
Edwin M. Parker
Ohio
Waltham Suite Installs Winona Rebekah Officers
Miss Alixina Bolby and the Waltham suite installed Winona Rebekah lodge officers on Wednesday evening. New officers include N. G Mrs. Alfie Watkins and V. G Mrs. Bessie Owens with others named. district deputy praised the suite’s work as the best ever. A public installation followed by an oyster supper.
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Alixina’ Bolby
Suite
Waltham
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Alfie Watkins
V. G
Bessie Owens
Ida McGregor
Ethel Handley
Mary Armstrong
Josie Fletcher
N. G
H. H. Gardner
May Kelly
R. S&s
Ada Cram
Lizzie Field
Winnie Coolidge
Alice Perkins
Bereavement Thanks from Mrs Lottie Ferguson
Mrs Lottie Ferguson expresses sincere thanks to many kind friends who offered support during her bereavement.
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Lottie Ferguson
Acton Centre Scene Gathers Local Notes and Moves
Mrs. Arthur E Payson visited her brother Arthur C Hardy in West Medford over Sunday. Borough Pomona Grange met in Hudson on Thursday. Arthur Rayner will move into a new East Acton home once finishing work. The Dramatic club plans a new amateur drama Our Jim. John Blackwell, a carpenter, was injured at Albion Millans home, suffering a heavy head and shoulder cut. He returned to East Boston for a few days.
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Arthur E. Payson
Arthur C. Hardy
West Medford
Charles I. Miller
Pomona Grange
Hudson
Arthur Rayner
East Acton
Jim
John Blackwell
Albion Millan
Blackwell
East Boston
Grange Meeting Delights with Humorous Hobblee Skirt Farce
The Grange held a Tuesday town hall meeting with a popular program. A farce titled The Hobblee Skirt drew laughs from cast members Mrs. Francis Davis Mrs. Geo Dussault Mrs. Maria Loker Mrs. Oliver Wood Miss Minnie Gamble and Miss Lena Loker. Readings by James B Tuttle and cornet solos by William Coughlin entertained many neighboring Granges.
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The
Grange
Francis Davis
Geo. Dussault
Maria Loker
Oliver Wood
Minnie Gamble
Lena Loker
James B. Tuttle
William Coughlin
Impecunious Author Hearing Scott Anecdote
An aged editor gently tests a struggling writer recalling Walter Scott and the moment of inspiration. The exchange reveals a soft, reflective mood as the editor clarifies it was only a suggestion.
Gloucester Fishermen Protest Free Fish Section in Reciprocity Plan
A Gloucester delegation urged the House Ways and Means Committee to oppose the free fish provisions of the Canada United States reciprocity treaty. The panel heard testimony but will not begin formal consideration until next Thursday with Secretary Knox invited to explain the negotiations.
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Congress
United States
Gloucester
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Knox
Canada
A Reversal of Policy in Montreal Trade Board
The Montreal board of trade votes 44 to 1 against the reciprocity agreement with the United States. It adopts a resolution opposing the treaty and asks the government for a national referendum before any change in policy, warning of dangers to trade and Canada’s vital interests. A committee will present the action to the government.
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Montreal
Board of Trade
United States
Canada
Eden Dam Contract Sets Turkish Irrigation Plan
Sir John Jackson secures the contract to build the first dam in Turkey’s irrigation project aiming to restore an Eden of Mesopotamia. The work inaugurates a major effort to improve water management and agricultural potential in the region.
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London
John Jackson
Mesopotamia
San Francisco Wins Panama Exposition Battle
Washington votes to take up San Francisco resolution first in the House amid a showdown with New Orleans over a proposed $1,000,000 government expenditure. The 188 to 169 decision by the House set the stage for formal adoption of Frisco’s exposition plan.
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Washington
San Francisco
House of Representatives
Pacific Coast City
New Orleans
House
Dalzell
Committee On Rules
Bonds Seized in Missing Boy Broker Case
Receiver Isadore Fox reports 80000 worth of Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway bonds bought for cash and 320 shares each of common and preferred stock of the United States and Mexican Trust Company of New York in the broker Robert B. Davie’s possession. Many bonds are negotiable abroad, aiding potential cash conversion if outside the United States.
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Boston
Isadore Fox
Robert BE. Davie
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway
Davie
United States
Mexican Trust Company
New York
Mexico
Wizard of Finance
Woman Demands White House Rent Payment
A demure woman visited Secretary Nagel to demand payment of rent for the White House and other federal buildings. She warned she would depart for Florida the next day unless the issue was settled, and was assured it would be resolved.
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White House
Washington
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Treasury
State
War
Navy
Florida
Concord Junction Community Notes and Events
Harold Shepard resumes studies at Boston University after illness. Local residents occupy houses on Main Street. Concord high school senior dance slated for Saturday in town hall. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs C T Howard. Miss Winnifred Colbath visits Commonwealth Ave. J F Baudette and family occupy Damon Street home. William Reilly recovering from appendicitis after Concord Hospital discharge. Psychology club meets at West Concord school. Mrs Thomas Ryan improving after operation at Massachusetts General Hospital. Rev Silas Adams speaks on Everyday Life in Japan at Union Church. Harold J Chase elected chair of Democratic town committee. Michael J Collina elected secretary. High wind toppled a freight car in the yard. Grand Master Horace M. Sargent visit spurs supper and reception in Hudon town hall.
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Harold Shepard
Boston University
Ernest Wetherbee
Mainst
Patrick Prendergast
Concord High School
Town Hall
C. T. Howard
Winthrop St
Winnifred Colbath
Wolfboro
N. H
J. R. Lawrence
Commonwealth Ave
William Reilly
Concord Hospital
Concord
Weat Concord
Thomas Ryan
Massachusetts General Hospital
Silas Adams
Japan
Union Church
Atere
Harold J. Chase
Democratic Town Committee
Michael J. Collina
Celebration of Burns Birthday With Scottish Concert and Dance
A large crowd attended a Burns anniversary concert and dance in Association Hall hosted by the Concord and Maynard Burns Club. Local Scottish talent performed with James Dunlop Jr speaking on Reminiscences of Burns. the event included a buffet lunch and later dancing with bagpipes and Scotch reels.
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Robby” Burns
Scotland
Concord and Maynard Burns Club
Association Hall
Maynard
Concord
Cy Stewart
Clan MacGillivray
Newton
James Dunlop, Jr
William Stockwell
Archibald Ormiston
At. J. Stevenson
Doris Kitchin
W. Johnstone
Jack R. Mac Iver
Mary of
Argyle
T. MacKinnon
M. HK. 8
R. J. Stevens
Alexander Baillie
John MacKenzie
M. Bain
R. J. Stevenson
Edward Miller
Alexander Baillee
Lawyer’s Coffin Found Undisturbed After Exhumation Attempt
In Stanford Kentucky a lawyer, George B. Saufley, who died last March, had his coffin unearthed beside the grave. Footprints of a man and a woman were found on the casket. a strange woman had earlier sought exhumation. Bloodhounds traced a trail to alleged ghouls.
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Stanford, Ky
George B. Saufley
Vote Inquiry Falls Silent in Vermillion County
A Vermillion county grand jury investigation into vote trafficking ended after witnesses admitted they received money as paid workers, not for voting. Foreman Woodyard halted the summonses and shifted to routine duties.
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Danville, Ills
Vermillion County
Woodyard
Excessive talking causes death in Auburn visitor
A Boston Chinese visitor, Chi ow, died in Auburn after talking vigorously while visiting Sam Sing. Sing said Chi began speaking upon arrival and narrated many stories until he collapsed laughing at his own tale. In Washington, a bill to incorporate the Grand Army of the Republic passed the Senate, but has not yet cleared the House.
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Auburn
Chi Ow
Boston
Sam Sing
Mow
Sing
Chin
G. A. R. Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Senate
House
You Get Results by Advertising in The Daily Enterprise
A promotional note emphasizes advertising in The Daily Enterprise as a proven route to results. It highlights reach, local engagement, and cost efficiency for merchants and service providers seeking visibility.
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Daily Enterprise
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Jennie Stowell
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School St
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Christian Endeavor
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Jest Acton
Waltham Suite
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the Grange
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Gloucester Fisheries
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Taft
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Rules Committee
Montreal Board of Trade
Panama Canal Exposition
J. F. Baudette
Family of
Lowell
John Collins
Damon Street
Horace M. Sargent
Robert Burns
Burns
James Dunlop, Sr
A. Baillie
J. MacKenzie
Afton Water
Florence Bell
Iluois
All Our Women
Merrick
Trenton
Main Street
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