Later February Talks and Public Figures in 1806 News
A bustling column surveys many topics from Senator Maccabees queries to Harvard courses and future Februarys. It notes Debs turning to journalism, Weyler’s bloodlust claims, Edison hats, and civic gossip. It mentions John Adams’s death on railroad circles, Chicago world’s fair medals, Massachusetts pupil counts, and ongoing press prosecutions of Queen Victoria coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Fitchburg Railroad
Charity Ball Date Change Sparks City Prayer Meeting Clash
B B Johnson of Waltham urged canceling a charity ball on Friday to honor prayer meetings in city churches. The tale hints at potential social friction between dancing and churchgoing crowds. A New York Tribune note mocks a Populist scheme to cross strawberries with milkweed, joking about future rural delicacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Johnson
Waltham
The
New York Tribune
Kansas
Curious Belton Colony of Sanctified Sisters
In Belton, Texas, a female religious community the Sanctified Sisters emphasizes celibacy, communal property, and seclusion. Founded 19 years ago by Mrs. Martha McWhirter, its leadership and growth have boosted her roles on Belton's board of trade and the opera house syndicate, and the 32 members include former social figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Belton
Martha McWhirter
McWhirter
Board of Trade
Opera House Syndicate
Deadline for weekly issue insertion and submissions
All matter must reach the office by Tuesday night to appear in that week’s issue. Early receipt prevents condensation or delay. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Newton
South Acton News Roundup and Factory Plans
South Acton updates cover a fire damaged factory not rebuilt and a major Pine Street project. Notices include meetings with the Bowens, water meeting at Littlefield hall, and Ashby vacation travel. Factory plans describe brick buildings, brick boiler room, tower with water tank, electric lights, sprinkling system, and 12 000 feet of floor space. Funeral of Francis Hayward, age seven, with details of family and moves. Congregational and Universalist church notes plus local orders of protection activity and youth society planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Merriam & Co
Fitchburg Railroad
J. E. Reed
Miles
South Acton
Maynard St Bridget’s church installs new organ
Large Sunday attendance at St Bridget’s church Maynard Mass for the organ’s unveiling. Mrs McMorrow presided as Hook Hastings Co Boston describe a two manual two octave pedal instrument with oak case work and decorative pipes. Details note stops couplers tremolo bellows pedal movements and reversed action to face the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bridget’s Church
McMorrow
St. Bridget’s R. C
Maynard
Mass
Local Retail Ads Promote Underwear and Furniture Deals
A notice lists Cleary & Williams offering ladies and children's underwear hosiery mittens and more. Leighton in Darling's block invites readers to learn his furniture prices. P Q O Box 172 Maynard Mass and James H. McCormick advertise painting glasing and finishing services with prompt attendance.
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Cleary & Williams
Leighton
Darling
P. QO
Maynard
Mass
James H. McCormick
Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments Advertised in Concord
The best salve in the world claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Price 25c per box. For sale by B F Johnson and Sons Mannard and H E Richardson Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Sons
Maynard and
H. E. Richardson
Concord
Multiple Transfers and Sums in Marlboro Area Listings
A compiled list shows numerous transfers and payments between individuals and entities in Marlboro Acton Stow Hudson Concord Maynard Berlin and surrounding towns. Amounts range from 1 to 2642 dollars with several entries noting specific names such as Mary Martin Joseph Walker and L W Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martin
Marlboro Savings Bank
Marlboro
Wm. B. Mullen
F. Hunt
Acton
Luke T. Drury
C. H. Bailey
Jos. Walker
L. H. Horne
John Plouffe
P. Duplessis
G. David C. Harris
H. F. Tuttle
B. J. Harris
Nancy J. Fa
Judge Blodgett Denies New Trial in Libel Cases
Friday ruling by Judge Blodgett overrules the motion for a new trial in the libel suits of Rev. G. E. Dunbar against Taunton Daily Gazette publisher Wm Reed Jr Bristol Co Republican E Anthony Sons of New Bedford and Enterprise Publishing Brockton. Damages of 5090 asked per defendant, verdicts for the defendants. includes delivery of local advertiser names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Rev. G. E. Dunbar
Wm. Reed, Jr
Taunton
Taunton Daily Gazette
Bristol Co. Republican
E. Anthony & Sons
New Bedford
Republican Standard
the Enterprise Publishing Co
Brockton
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Maccabe
Harvard University
Tillmans and Clevelands
Cole
Hudson House
Clinton
Eugene V. Debs
Weyler
Atlantic
Atchison Globe
Cuba
Chicago
Massachusetts
U. S
Hemisphere
Florida
Jamaica
Mexico
California
Sicily
Spain
Holy Land
Queen Victoria
Dunravenism
C. A. Harrington
Whist
G.V. Bowen
Littlefield’s Hall
West Acton
Frank Taylor
Ashby
Carrie Davenport
Mary Penniman
L. C. Baldwin
Geo. Warren
School Street
George
J. T. Prince
State Board of Education
A. W. Edson
H.’s
Blanchard
Carlisle
Hagar
Littleton
John Hagar
Porter
W. F. Dusseault
Concord Lyceum
Town Hall
Criterion Club
Boston
Piano Stool Factory
Francis Hayward
Cyrus Hayward
Augustus Fletcher
Fletcher
Walter Hayward
Willie Fletcher
Maple Street
Hayward
Daniel Hayward
F. J. Hastings & Co
Fletcher Corner
Geo. A. Tewksbury of
Congregational Church
Coffin
Christian Endeavor Society
Convention of Christian Endeavorers
N.E. Order OF Protection
M. A. Jordan
Watatie Lodge
N. E. O. P. Fitchburg
Acton Lodge
P. W
N. J. Cole
F. A. Merriam
W.W
A. Merriam
W. T. Merriam
Treas
W. R. Bu
W. R.buxton
First Universalist Church
Wm. F. Dusseault
Bourdon
Maynard Locals
Bucklen
Marlbo
Ro and Vicinity
C.H. Hill
L. Fe, Jewett, Hud
Elizah A. Round
J. M. Smith
John Y. Tucker
M. E. Church
Stephen White
City of
Southboro
Cornelia B. Howe
W. A. Wheeler
Berlin
Edwin H. Bemis
Northboro
Arthur L. Brewer
L. W. Brewer
A. L. Brewer
Ber
Lin
Geo. Conant
Northrib Pimein
Vermont
Conan
Hapgood
Stow
Photography
F.J. Taylor
B. F. Johnson & Son
C. H. Whitney
H. A. Littlefield
Beachmont
Geo. Milne
Florista
Maynard, Mass
Walter B. Currier
5 Park SQ
Room
Maynard's Block
A.H. Haynes
Riverside Block
T F. Parker
Main Street
Nainsooks
Dimity
Wales Goodyear
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