Acton Social Notes and Local Arrivals
South Acton news recounts residents moving in and out including Gowen and Stevenson families, and arrivals such as the 10th boy. Mrs. Lothrop returned from Washington with relatives, Miss Sophia Laker linked to Somerville, and Mrs. Keyes noted. The Ladies' Social circle hosted a noon meeting and tea at 5:30. A Congregational church supper and entertainment drew success with potential repeat of the farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mulier
Gowen
Mies Margueret Stevenson
St. Louis
Dorsey
Tay
School St. W
C. A. Harrington
Congregational Church
Obituary of Stow-born painter with Acton life long
Obituary states a man born in Stow on January 3 1828 and a resident of Acton for most of his life. He married Ann B Robbins in 1851 and ran a painting business for many years. Survived by Wiehee son ilbur Edwin of Hudson and a brother. He was in good health until shortly before death. Funeral at his late home Wednesday at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Acton
Ann B. Robbins
Wiehee
Ilbur
Springfield
Edwin
Hudsen
Harness and boot repair offered by C H Clark
South Acton local notice announces harness boot and shoe repairing at sensible prices by C H Clark and invites customers to try the new service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H .Clark
West Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Waldo Whitcomb is ill with the grip. The next W R C meeting for 62 will be held at 2 p m February 17. Miss Fannie Tee is out again after illness. W C T U met at Miss J M Fletcher's home. A school party attended by many at Concord. Mr Stearns improving after health setback. Ernest Morse rents Twitchell tenement formerly Cram family. Fred S Mead travels from Boston with stops at the Azores Gibraltar Naples and Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Whitcomb
P. m
Fannie
J. M. Fletcher
Mg School
Concord
Mr. Stearns
Saranac Saute
Ernest Morse
Mr. Twitchell
C. D. Cram
Unitarian and Universalist church notices and visits
Rev Mr Rice of South Acton will preach at the Unitarian church next Sunday in exchange with Rev J B Moulton. The Guild meets Sunday Feb 7 at 7 00 pm in the vestry. Gertrude Wright of Littleton visited town with B F Wheeler. H Puffer of Springfield was in town last week. The Unitarian church fair occurred Wednesday evening. R U in the Universalist church last Sunday listened to the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rice
South Acton
Unitarian Church
Moulton
Guild
Gertrude Wright
Littleton
B. F. Wheeler
H. Puffer
Springfield
Ancuties Cane
R. U
Universalist Church
Many Named Seekering GOP Delegate Support in District Contest
The district braces for a Republican convention with several candidates and a divided field in Waltham as Tirrell fights for return. Morse may shift the race by targeting Marlboro delegates while Doty and Gove mobilize local support amid Fitchburg’s neutral stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirrell
Waltham
Marlboro
W. B. Morse
Morse
Doty
Mr. Gove
Marboro
Fitchburg
Marlboro City Notes On Local Residents
Mrs T R Barden is ill Mrs Mabel Brabazon is on the sick list Beaudreau is ill Henry Kirby works at the City market Mrs Joseph Monte gone to Rugene O'Brien at F S Rock out after days of illness Alfred Benway works in the Frye factory Dennis Guihan of Conway visiting Morris Quinlan home from Boston Mrs G M Williams East Main street on sick list
Acton Centre Transit Walk From Steam and Electric Cars
A brief notice notes a location near Acton Centre described as a short walk from steam and electric car services. The fragment suggests travel convenience between historic steam lines and newer electric transport in the area.
Auction Base Sale Attracts Wide Regional Bids
Auctioneer Otis H. Forbush presided over a country home auction that drew bidders from Peterboro Boston Charlestown Everett Brookline Newton Wilmington Lexington and beyond. Early items included 18th century chairs selling 25 to 70 cents with a rare chair fetching 2.15 dollars. A desk and secretary combo drew 130 dollars while a set of decanters and other pieces sold at 5.75 to 2 dollars, with many pieces found to be bargains as locals and out-of-state buyers competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Forbush
Faney
Poli
Concord
Peterboro
N. H
Boston
Charlestown
Everett
Brookline
Newton
Wilmington
Lexington
Beach Bluffs
Nantasketee and
Haverhill
Local Notes From Boxboro and Surrounding Towns
Sunday updates mention Boxboro events including a prank at home and visits by Winslow Wetherbee to Pingreyville. J Warren Hayward is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mary Nelson visited Littleton and returned Monday morning. A clam supper hosted by the La Thursday evening dies' circle is planned in the vestry with young people in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Dodge
J. Warren Hayward
EB. C. Mead
Ayer
Winslow Wetherbee
Pingreyville
Mary Nelson
Littleton
Dies’ Circle
The
Vestry
Herbert
Local Notes And Weddings In Nearby Cities
Mr and Mire and 3 FP Carney return from their wedding trip. Various local updates include Me lecetter working regularly at Metropolitan Insurance. J Beaudry confined home. new bookkeeper at Foster market. Measles cases reported to health board. Residents visiting and returning from trips. Factory snow cost estimate of 2000. Multiple moves, engagements, and births noted along with civic and military mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mire
Carney
Ae Lecerte
Metropolitan Insurance Ten
J. Beaudry
Cavee St
Scene eaSeaee Nee
Foster Market
Ieee Ste Have
A. C. Faulkner
Frank Leary
Board of Health
Daniel Burns
Thomas Hanley
Milford
Thomas Beach
Togus
Middlesex
Agthy
John Kirby
Devens St
West Main St
James Brewin
Brighton Seminary
Local guests and events span Hudson and surrounding towns
A flurry of social visits and gatherings across Hudson Natick Worcester Stoneham and Framingham includes Mrs Abbie Brigham hosting guests Charles DeNoyer and family Somerville. Miss Anna McGrath and Miss Gertrude Cahill with Dr and Mrs McGrath Maple Street. a D Y W Y K club masque in Maynard. and a large birthday marriage anniversary event for Gen Brigham and Gen Holden in Washington Street Hudson. Local clubs plan sales and a Springfield venture while Framingham Framingham Jr. loses to Apsley basketball. Houses of worship note a sleigh ride and a marriage intention announced at St Mary’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Mant R
Ni Cohen
Hudson Council
K. of C
Springfield
Charles DeNoyer
Somerville
Abbie Brigham
Central St
Apsley
Framingham Jr
South Framingham
Anna McGrath
Gertrude Cahill
Natick
John B. McGrath
Maple St
George Smith
Boynton
Hudson
Maynard
William H. Brigham
T. C. Holden
Mr. Holden
Washington St
Gen. Brigham
Boston
Milford
Worcester
Marlboro Theatre
Field
Mansfield
Misses Carey
John McDonald
Fragmentary Notice of Meetings and Events
Sontag metry reports a Sunday gathering at Preston hall with Rev. J. O. Genest leading service. William Flynn of Brighton Seminary connected to Mr and Mrs Flynn, St Celche. A Monday event includes K of C council and Curtis camp with several applications noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sontag
William Flynn
Brighton Seminary
Knox Waterless Cars Gaining Popularity in Local Area
Knox waterless cars are rapidly gaining favor in this section and several new Knox models will receive prompt attention. See the advertisement with the cuts of the Knox in another part of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Regular Colonial Club Meeting With Mrs C B Hager
The Colonial Club holds its regular meeting with Mrs C B Hager on February 15. Attendance and agenda to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C. B. Hager
Big Move In New York City Contracting Firm Work
A contracting firm in New York City handles a significant relocation project described as a big move related to a piece of work assigned to them by a prominent client. The text emphasizes the involvement of the Raaitiee firm in coordinating the move and overseeing the project details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Struck by Plow Hits Miss Giles in Fayville Street
A snow plow struck Vira Giles while she waited for a car along the Southboro and Marlboro street area in Fayville. The incident occurred near the Baptist church, causing injuries but no broken bones reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Giles
Fayville
Southboro & Marlboro
Vira Giles
Reproduction of The Drummer Boy Sparks Player Interest
There is talk of company F producing The Drummer Boy soon. The company was so successful in its production last year that many people are eager to see it again.
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King
Miss Sophia R
A Se Oe
Aliie
Laker
School of
Geo. Keyes
J. S. Moore
Meat Market
A. H. McKenzie
Eloocution
Concord Junction
West Acton
Fred
Mead
Azores
Gibralta
Naples
Venice
T. R. Barden
Mabel Brabazon
Acton Centre
Boxboro
M. W. c. Conner
Gree & the Gusta
Bridget
Mary McGee
South St
Pasquale di Pietro
Lizzie Bowen
Roxbury
Snee
T. Brown
Elim Neil
Young Peoples
William Cooper
Wien An Teem
F. C. Curtis
Sons of Veterans
Hurlburt
8. H. Howe Shoe Co
Parsons
John Conway
Essex St
Fort Meyer
15Th
U. S. Cavalry
Philippines
L. M. Frye
South Hie
Co. C. Sawyer
Harpswell
Augusta Knowlton
Frank Burns
George Gregoire
Mary Skahan
Edward J. Valliere
Nellie Tessier
Hunter's Hall
Ben J. B. Jowett
Marie Hartleb
Roy Wright
Houghton Royal Arch
Royal Arch
Horace
Northboro
Robert Ay
Oeteres Rohit Rs
Shaffer
Colonial Club
United Action
Drummer Boy
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