Local Notes From West Acton February Meeting And Aute Items
Candlemas day signals winter half over as Ell Hall heads on an extended business trip. No school Friday for visiting teachers. Women’s missionary circle met at Mrs. Parker’s. Oscar Stevens of Fitchburg visited his aunt Mrs. Richardson. Water meetings planned for Littlefield’s hall and Friday night. Sunday school concert planned at Baptist church February 9. Weekly Baptist prayer meeting set for Saturday. Rev. Bartlett of West Bridgwater preached at the Baptist church. Mrs. W. L. Tenney is improving, sister Miss Field visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton wintering in Georgia. Mrs. Knowlton improving. Old folks concert and ball planned for Washington’s birthday with dancers from years past. Two railroad accidents nearby. Wells of Malone, NY died after severed limbs incident near Concord Junction. Local ads: lumbermen’s overs, boots 2.60. new dried fruits at Windsor Cash Store. Pratt’s Astral Oil promoted. dancing school at Littlefield’s hall. goods and flour price notes. shoes and hay for sale. One Minute Cough Cure highly spoken of by J. W. Pierce and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Parker
Oscar E. Stevens
Fitchburg
J. E. Richardson
Mr. Bartlett
West Bridgwater
Baptist Church
W. L. Tenney
Miss Field
F.R. Knowlton
Georgia
H. A.littlefield
Windsor
Pratt
H. A. Littlefield
Littlefield’s
Concord
James L. Chapin
Lincoln
Lincoln Station
Lake Nagog
Acton
Local notes from Hudson and surrounding towns
Deacon Weeks and Mrs D B Goodale are in poor health. James S Welsh returned from four weeks in Indiana. W G Brigham was confined by a grip. Rubber footwear sales are at a low ebb this winter. A daughter of Mrs John A Day is seriously ill. John S Whittemore is now a traveling salesman for Parker Holmes Co of Boston in Vermont. Miss Maud Brown hosted a select party with guests from Boston and elsewhere. People used horses and sleighs for Sunday pleasure. skaters enjoyed last week's opportunities until late. Baker carts gave way to sleigh runners by nine. George W Clark of Waltham visited family and E P Miles. Rev Merrill Blanchard of Maynard preached in exchange with Rev A J Rackliffe. topic was the disciple with one talent. Will Duncan caught a fine string of perch last week. the spawn was plentiful and tasty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Weeks
D. B. Goodale
James S. Welsh
Indiana
W. G. Brigham
John A. Day
John S. Whittemore
Vermont
Parker, Holmes & Co
Boston
Merrill Blanchard
Maynard
A. J. Rackliffe
Will Duncan
DeWitts Little Early Risers Advertised
A promotional note touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a remedy for dyspepsia and constipation. The ad cites 8B ney and mentions Concord H A Littlefield in West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C. H. Whitney
Concord
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
Large Stock of Furnishings and Goods for Cash
Extensive catalog of clothing shoes furniture and housewares with low prices. Men women and children coats suits overcoats and ulsters, furnishings, sewing machines, boot and shoe department, carpets crockery glassware lamps and more offered at deep discounts. Store claims to have bought entire stock for cash and to sell lower than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Brussells
Roxbury Tapestry
Kensington
Lowell and Park
Publication office deadline notice for submissions
Tuttle, Jones & Wetherbee announce all matter must reach the office of publication by Tuesday night to ensure insertion in the same week issue. Early submission prevents condensation or delay. News, advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Noyes
Acton Centre Social Notes and Local Updates
Mrs G W Stearns of Middleboro guests of Miss Sophia Fletcher. Uncalled for mail for Mrs Jonas Call. A L Noyes postmaster. Centre residents attend Concord Junction drama. Y P S C E meeting Sunday on Christ's Warnings. Surprising pound party for Mr and Mrs Asaph Parlin. Mrs F P Wood at Brookline with ill daughter Mrs Geo Robbins now improved. Mrs James Wetherbee to Florida to join husband and sons. Warren Flagg returned from the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Stearns
Middleboro
Sophia Fletcher
Jonas Call
A. L. Noyes
P. m
Concord Junction
Christ
Matt. vii
H. F. Tuttle
Asaph Parlin
F. P. Wood
Brookline
Geo. Robbins
James Wetherbee
Florida
Warren Flagg
South
Funeral of John Adams and Lincoln water clash
The Lincoln funeral for John Adams former Fitchburg railroad superintendent was held at his home near Bakers Bridge with a seven car special train. Notables from Fitchburg railroad and Concord joined the service led by Rev. Henry C. Cunningham as Webber quartet provided music. The piece also details local water rights disputes between Lincoln and Concord over Wells and Lake Nagog, with remarks from George Heywood and others, plus community notices from Concord Junction society pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Fitchburg Railroad
Baker's Bridge
Boston
Way
Henry C. Cunningham
St. Anne’s Church
Weber Quartet
Fitchburg
C. M. Felker
George Heywood
Concord
J. R. Hartewell
Osgood J. Fenton
George F. Foye
Union Station
Frank Smith
Frank Green
A. S. Crane
E. A. Smith
George Byram
E. K. Turner
John Medway
John R. Watson
Francis Shapley
A. D. Harwood
Oscar Gassett
E. B. Blake
I. C. Sargent
Charles Francis Adams
George Bishop
D. W. Sanborn
M. J
Dark Cloud Over Armenia Describes Turkish Massacres
Rev. H N Barnum sends a signed letter from Harpoot detailing the Armenian genocide in 1900s Turkey. He cites 16 000 reported deaths, widespread plunder and murder, forced Islamization, church destruction, and fear driving Christians to hide. Conversion pressures and public hostility toward Protestants are highlighted as part of a broader crackdown. The author notes limited news flow from the region and reports of Armenian self defense amid rising casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
Congregationalist
H.N. Barnum
Harpoot
Turkey
Ihs
Malatia
Arabkir
Discovery Saved His Life Druggist Says Beaversville
The Caillouette druggist in Beaversville claims Dr King s New Discovery saved a man from the La Grippe after all doctors failed He started with one bottle and after three was able to be up and about He recommends free trials at B F Johnson Co and H S Richardson Drug Store Concord Maynard Maynard H S Richardson Concord
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Co
Maynard
H. S .Richardson
Concord
Stevens Hayward Ill With Heart Difficulty
Boxboro notes Stevens Hayward has been ill the past week from heart trouble. The Ladies Benevolent Circle moves its meeting to Friday afternoon and evening this week. George Richardson had a coasting accident last week when his sled struck a stone post injuring his back and keeping him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Hayward
The
Ladies’ Benevolent Circle
George Richardson
Telegraphic Brevities Summary
Moses Fairbanks a Boston merchant is dead. The new Coal trust fears the Sherman act of 1890. A small fire caused panic at Gilsey House New York. New York legislature may probe the Coal trust. The London Times warns Transvaal trouble worsens. Two McGinty children in Providence set clothing ablaze from matches. one may die. Rev Talbot W Chambers dies. minister of the Reformed Dutch Church. J W Lyons and wife of Princeton dying from coal gas fumes. Lyons dying, wife dead. Wilson names W A Burwell Georgia chief of postoffice supplies. W S Moyle signs as Brown football coach. Rockefeller Jr elected president of the association. A Lisbon bomb hits the physician who certified lunacy. Rome Savings Bank examiner Backus finds books solid. Rev Morris W Prince resigns from Trinity Church New Haven. Governor McIntyre reorganizes Denver fire and police to curb gambling. Stand ard Oil trustees declare 8% dividend plus 10% extra due March 16. Acetylene Gas manager Moorhead notes carbide cost remains high. $12.50 per 700 pounds for new illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Fairbanks
Boston
New Coal Trust
Gilsey House
New York
Coal Trust
London Times
Transvaal
Hugh McGinty
Providence
Talbot W. Chambers
Reformed Dutch Church of America
J. W. Lyons
Princeton
N. J
Lyons
Wilson
W. A. Burwell
Georgia
W.S. Moyle
Brown University
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Lisbon
Backus
Rome
N. Y
Morris W. Prince
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
New Haven
Moorhead
Acetylene Gas Company
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Claim Cures Croup
An old advertisement touts a remedy named One Minute Cough Cure. It promises immediate relief from croup and claims to be harmless. The note credits B. F. Johnson and Son of Maynard and several others as suppliers in Concord, West Acton, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pierce
Republic
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C. H. Whitney
Concord
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
B. F. Johnson
Son
G. H. Whitney
A. Littlefield
Yale Storrs dispute settled with state payment
Hartford Feb 5 The Yale Storrs commissioners awarded Yale 154604.45 paid by State Treasurer Hodge. A long conflict since 1893 over funding from the agricultural education fund ended when the suit was withdrawn and all parties agreed to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Yale College
Yale-Storrs
Hodge
Yale
Storrs Agricultural College
Department of Agriculture
Senate
Storrs
Yessterday
Liberals to Push Armenian Abandonment Debate in Parliament
The Chronicle reports the Liberal party will challenge the government at the earliest parliamentary moment on the Armenian question. It claims Mr. Balfour may reveal actions of past individuals and governments, while the Venezuela issue will prompt a full debate after the address is adopted and the house adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Chronicle
Balfour
Venezuela
Hearing Called On Police Charges In Manchester
Manchester officials set a hearing for next Friday for all who wish to file charges against police officers. Chief Healey ordered city drug stores searched for liquor after visits found liquor in every shop on both sides of the Merrimack River. Druggists argue exemption for prescription compounding and lack of proof of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Healey Yesterd
A Matter of Speculation
Washington reports that bids to the treasury for the new 4 percent loan exceed expectations though no definite count is available. Analysts anticipate many small bids at about 3 percent or $119.32 per hundred, while large bids may reach as high as 387-16 or $110.30 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Elopers Return From Italy as Divorce Suit Moves Forward
James W. Smith and Mrs. F L Higginson return to Salem after a Italian journey said to set preliminaries for Higginson’s Suffolk superior court divorce libel contest. The elopers reportedly arrived in New York ten days ago aboard an ocean liner under fictitious names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Italy
James W. Smith
F. L. Higginson
Boston
Superior Court
Suffolk County
Francis L. Higginson
Elopers
New York
Massachusetts Reports 12027 Teachers in State Board
The annual report lists 12,027 teachers in Massachusetts, including 1,046 men and 10,981 women. Men earn 128.55 dollars monthly and women 48.33. men's wages fell 0.86 while women's rose 0.47. Over ten years men gained 7.83 monthly and women 4.53, with a large age gap between genders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
State Board of Education
Turned Tables on the Husband in Waterbury Dining-Room Case
W H Batchelder proprietor of the Hub dining rooms and his cashier Amelia Knops were arrested on a serious charge after the woman's husband prompted the action. Knops also faced a $5000 slander suit filed by Knops and Batchelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury, Conn
W. H. Batchelder
Hub
Amelia Knops
Batchelder
Keegan Seeks Second New Trial in Chamber Murder Case
A second petition for a new trial for Lawrence C. Keegan, serving life for the Emily Chambers murder, was filed with the appellate court clerk. Attorneys base the request on newly discovered evidence and express strong confidence in a favorable ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Lawrence C. Keegan
Emily Chambers
Keegan
Healer Francis Schlatter Missing in Mogullon District
Francis Schlatter, healer, has not been heard from for two weeks after starting toward the Mogullon mining district via a perilous winter mountain trail. Local reports fear he may have perished in the snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlatter
Santa FR
Francis
Mogullon
Whole Family Missing in Bridgeport Mystery
Bridgeport police open a probe into the disappearance of Frank Rhodick his wife and their two month old child from Fairfield The suspected motive is that Rhodick abducted or killed them and fled authorities pursue leads in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Frank Rhodick
Fairfield
Rhodick
Weather forecast almanac for New England regions
Forecast for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont calls for cloudy skies with light snow and easterly winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and nearby areas expect rain or snow with easterly winds. The period notes a mix of wintry precipitation and coastal weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Cepia
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Littlefield’s Hall
Littlefield's Hall
Littlefield
Osborne
Littleton
Wells
Malone, N. Y
Isaac Reed
Hudson
Baker
George W. Clark
Waltham
Alonzo Clark
E. P. Miles
Tuttle, Jones & Wetherbee
South Acton, Mass
Acton Centre
Enterprise
Florence Gaddis
Hose Company No. 4
Eastern Star
Kit Wilson
Union Church
O. L. Dart
M. B. Lane
Christian Endeavorers
W. W. Campbell
DR. Barnum
Armenia
Boxboro
Fighting
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