Checkers stars duel as Waterhouse and Matlin split
In Boston William H. Scully hosts a weekend gathering with the Boston Checker Club. B Matlin and George Waterhouse are tied 1-1 with four draws after 40 games. Eddie Boeske tops weekly bowling prize with a 13% string as Marlboro hosts Minehan's team Wednesday night.
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William H. Scully Wan
Boston
Boston Checker Club
Checkers
B. Matlin
George Waterhouse
Eddie Boeske
Minehan
Marlboro
Old Timer Remembers Polo Days and Local Skating Pasts
A Saturday encounter on Nas rn street reveals the Old Timer discussing wealth, taxes, and polo. He recalls Worcester polo games, early teams led by Frank and Arthur Locke, and locals who later excelled in baseball and theater, naming numerous players and clubs from Marlboro, Hudson, Clinton, Framingham, Arlington, and beyond.
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P. J
P. A
Murphy
Boston Clothing” Co
Green Mountains
Worcester
Frank
Arthur Locke
Maynard
Locke
Silas ‘Sawyer
Robert Denniston
Allie Martin
James J. Morgan
John
Samuel Lawton
Frank Riley
Marlboro
Tobey Lyons
Charlie Brown
Hudson
Westboro
Clinton
Framingham
Arlington
Billy Hamilton
Jimmy Ryan
Jack McGeachey
Billy Robinson
Charlie Yarrell
Jack McCarthy
Gilbertville
Tobey
Boston
Jim Morgan
John Lawton
Silas Sawyer
Charlie ‘Brown
Charlie
Tom Gotter
Seeley
Roberts
McPeck
Fred Hayes
Macomber
Smith
Bedford Town News Roundup and Local Happenings
A town hall meeting of the Lexington Minute Men draws a large crowd while plans for St Michael’s Church annual reunion proceed. Freeze and thaw affect skating on local ponds, with social events in Carlisle and Maynard. Alfred Troy recovers from illness and Edward Walsh improves at Springs rd. A deputy crossing signalman swap occurs at the depot square. New bungalow on Concord rd marks construction progress. Heating system at Skene Hatchery is being overhauled. Local greenhouse prices for vegetables, especially tomatoes, hover near $20 a bushel. Cosmo Albani adds Tip-Top bread to his store lineup.
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Lexington Minute Men
St. Michael's Church
Bedford
Edward A. Troy
Arthur
J. M. McCarthy
Depot Square
Edward Walsh
Springs Rd
Carlisle
Maynard
Maynard House
Charles Shea
Concord Rd
James
Skene Hatchery
Cosmo Albani
Pfeiffer Praised by Boston Press for Diverse Roles
The Boston Traveler lauds Rep Immanuel Pfeiffer Jr of Bedford as a versatile public figure. The profile highlights his roles as veterinarian farmer dairyman poultry raiser selectman and member of Masons Elks Red Men Grange and Eastern Star. It notes his Republican status his second year in the House and his appointment to the railroad committee.
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Walter Raleigh
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Malden
Mass
Pfeiffer
Boston
Noah Webster
Immanuel Pfeiffer, Jr
Bedford
Masons
Elks
Red Men
Grange
Eastern Star
Cox
Market Gardeners Meet At Shawsheen River Farm
Market gardeners gather at the Shawsheen River farm on Saturday to discuss large scale garden product production under green house conditions. Frederick Parker started the venture years ago and built an extensive facility at great cost. Fred Larcum now manages the operation bringing strong business focus and expertise in winter plant growth, boosting success over prior years.
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Shawsheen River
Tirket Gar
Frederick Parker
Parker
Fred Larcum
Larcum
Fire at Alfred Yates residence limited to one room
A fire at Alfred Yates's South Bedford home Sunday morning caused small loss. Yates had installed a water supply and gasoline engine with hose, which held the flames in check until the fire department arrived. Fire damage was confined to one room with most damage from smoke and water. department praised for prompt response.
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Alfred Yates
South Bedford
Not Safe to Fool With
A Cleveland Plain dealer excerpt notes heightened local caution as residents attend a depot gathering to watch a train arrival. Citizens express concern over possible wreck risks and potential liability, underscoring strong feelings about railroad rights and public safety.
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Cleveland Plain
Electrical Repair Offer for Homes and Stores
Call R. M. Prentiss for any electrical trouble in store, building, or home. We remedy the issue quickly and at the lowest possible cost. We also provide estimates for new wiring and similar work using the best materials and top workmanship.
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R. M. Prentiss
Modern Stow Home For Sale With 112 Acres
Desirable Stow Massachusetts property offered on easy terms. A modern, recently built home sits on 112 acres of land with flexible financing options for potential buyers. Includes expansive grounds and development potential.
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Stow
Mass
Notice of executrix and administrator appointments in Middlesex
Notice declares Ada N. Hodgess named executrix of Samuel G. Hodgess of Maynard and Mary E. Cutting of Sudbury appointed administrator with the will annexed. It orders all creditors to present claims and debtors to pay promptly under Massachusetts law. Announced Jan. 28, 1915, by attorneys Wilson, Juggins & Murphy. F3-10-17 and F3-3t.
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Samuel G. Hodgess
Maynard
Middlesex
Ada N. Hodgess
Executrix
Mass
Wilson, Juggins
Herzby
Mary E. Cutting
Sudbury
George W. Hunt
Adm
Unlucky Friday Writings Cited by Uncle Eben
A Washington Star note quotes Uncle Eben saying superstition on Friday matters less than habits built across Friday and five or six other days. The piece reflects sea-soned dialect and rural wisdom on luck and behavior.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
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Market Gardeners Meet
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