Local Notes From South Acton and Vicinity
South Acton residents report a series of Sunday visits and Saturday gatherings. Ann Tuttle and Will Corey spent Sunday in the village. Maybelle Brown of Concord visited C. G. Turner. Eliza Fletcher danced in West Acton. A ten year anniversary was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Willard. Rev. F. S. Rice plans a stereopticon talk on the Hawaiian Islands next Sunday. An express train incident west of the station damaged freight cars and spilled pork and milk. Numerous locals attended a Masonic entertainment in Maynard and heard Mr. Hunt discuss evangelistic work in Wales and potential in the U S. L S C members enjoyed a sugar social after a session. C B consecration service followed roll call led by Mr. Carr Concord. Special music featured by a quartet and violin. Bible class set for Tuesday at 7 30. A. H. Wheelock of Pepperell was called home last Sunday to conduct a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Willard
Rice
Hawaiian Islands
Augustine Hosmer
Hiram Hapgood
A. L. Faxon
O. W. Titus
F. W. Holt
Duren
A. J. Fletcher
W. 8. Fletcher
Will Bowitser
Clarence Bpker
N. J. Cole
Roy L. Duren
Jennie P. Fletcher
Ethel Duren
Lyman Taylor
Maynard
C. B
Carr
Concord
Congregational Church Ladies' Auxiliary Elects Officers
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Woman's Board of Missions held its annual meeting in the chapel. Mrs Peebles was elected president, with Mrs Keyes as vice president, Mrs Lothrop treasurer, and Mrs Hale secretary. Plans for foreign mission fundraising were discussed. Next meeting in March on the third Friday. Regular King's Daughters meetings occur on the second and fourth Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Woman's Board of Missions
Peebles
Keyes
Lothrop
Hale
King's Daughters
Rexall Mucu Tone Promises Cure for Debility Tied to Catarrh
An advertisement proclaims catarrh as the cause of debility and promotes Rexall Mucu Tone as the sole remedy. It asserts the formula destroys catarrhal germs and tones tissues, offers a money back guarantee, and markets a trial size for fifty cents.
Grace ONeil testifies to cruel treatment by husband in Boston case
Grace E ONeil 20 recounts abuse by Frank from marriage in 1900 when she was 16. They lived in Concord Junction and Roxbury with no support for her or their child. Her mother testified about torn clothing and health decline. a decree nisi was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Grace E. O'Neil
Frank
Concord Junction
Roxbury
Libellant
Grace
Josephine Nash
O'Neil
Nisi
Men’s Club Supper Delights With Music And Performances
The Men’s club held a Thursday evening supper featuring roast turkey mashed potatoes squash cranberry sauce celery rolls coffee assorted cake fancy pies pudding ice cream. Belle orchestra provided selections and the three Dizzy's Dilemma acts highlighted Fred Chandler as a Chinaman and H Lewis Jones as a lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Club
Belle Orchestra
Dizzy’s
Fred Chandler
H. Lewis Jones
Death of George N Hoitt at Acton Street Residence
George N Hoitt died at his Acton street home after a long illness. The death was unexpected though not considered serious. A respected citizen with notable local ties, he attended the Congregational church and will be buried in Somerville after the Thursday afternoon service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Hoitt
Acton St
Hoitt
Somerville
Flatness boot repairs by C UT Clark at languable prices
Local notice from South Acton Advertising notes repair services offered by C UT Clark. The fragment mentions low prices and focus on practical fixes. No dates or locations beyond Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
C. UT Clark
Agton Centre Postal Notes and Local Visits
John Edwards went to Watertown Sunday. Advertised letters include John W. Shat tuck Henry L. Smith and Miss Isabelle Daniels of Pittsfield visiting Dr and Mrs F J Barker. Robert Wayne and Harry Tuttle attended the Farmers Institute at Hudapreet last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Shat‘tuck
Henry L. Smith
Isabelle Daniels
Pittsfield
F. J. Barker
Robert Wayne
Hary Tuttle
Farmers Institute
Hudapreet
Wean
Lle Coche
District School Event At Town Hall February Evening
A girls club of about 20 led by Miss Main, grammar teacher, formed to foster sociability and helpfulness. The village lamps up a gasoline lantern at the town hall and invites all to see the District School program on Thursday evening February 16 with supper from 6 30 to 7 30 and entertainment at 8.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Main
Grammar Techoo
West Acton Community Notes from Local Groups
West Acton reports a social week with the W C T U meeting at Mrs J M Blanchard and a Yellow riband of events. Miss Lena O Connell violinist played at services as the Ladies Benevolent Society and the Universalist church announce events including a 13th annual supper February 9 and a Baptist communion gift in memory of the late Isaiah Hutchins M D. The W R C convention is set for February 14 and 15 in Boston with delegates Mary J Lawrence Sarah A Hutchins Josephine M Fletcher and Isabell Ford listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Lena O'Connell
The
Baptist Church
Sarah Hutchins
Dev
Isaiah Hutchins
M. D
Peoples Church
Boston
Mary J. Lawrence
Sarah A. Hutchins
Josephine M. Fletcher
Isabell Ford
Grand Army badge rules restrict wearers to current members
A G A R notice explains only current members in good standing may wear the badge. Former members dropped from rolls lose all rights to the badge and may face a $20 fine or 30 days in jail for wearing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Grand Army of the Republic
House of Correction
Local notices and health updates in Hudson
Chas A Packard of Park street ill at home with grip. Henry T G Dyson at Central street home with la grippe. Miss Clara Boyd confined with la grippe. Robert Kerrigan of Waltham visiting town. Henry Whitcomb Pleasant street under doctor care. Albert Stratton Central street improving after pneumonia threat. Three new members joined the Y M C L club at Monday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Packard
Park St
Henry T. G. Dyson
Central St
la Grippe
Clara Boyd
Robert Kerrigan
Waltham
Henry “Whitcomb
Pleasant St
Y. M. C. L. Club
Valentine Social by Degree of Honor at G. A. R. Hall
The Degree of Honor of A. O. U. W. will hold a valentine social Monday evening February 13 at 8 o'clock at the G. A. R. hall. The public is invited. Entertainment whist and dancing with refreshments provided by Frank Newell and Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Frank Newell
Sudbury Community Notes Highlight Local Events
Rev Elbridge Cutler Whiting to speak on Abraham Lincoln at Sunday morning service. Timber milling booms in town this winter as portable steam mills operate on multiple lots. John Goulding loses part of his pheasants due to a faulty feed mix. Sudbury Grange members attend Framingham anniversary exercises. Adoniram Bacon and wife plan California trip this week with visits to Oakland Los Angeles and Sacramento. Charles A Walker to run Sudbury home in their absence. Rev A A Felch accepts pastorate at Eliot Congregational South Natick starting April 1. Geo D D Wiley camp votes to own a meeting place at tax sale price of 94 dollars. former hall built 65 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbridge Cutler Whiting
Abraham Lincoln
Adoniram J. Bacon
Massachusetts
California
Oakland
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Charles A. Walker
Sudbury
A. A. Felch
Methodist Church
Eliot Congregational Church
South Natick
Geo. D. D. Wiley
Old Congregational Church
Local Notes and Events Roundup in Town
Wage James Howard departs for the west. A storm halts school for the day. Mrs. Oscar Brown hosts a sister from Lynn. A horse dies owned by Warren Boyd. Thomas H. Thornton buys a horse from Benjamin B. Brown. Ladies Auxiliary to host a whist party and dance Feb. 20 at Pythian hall. C. B. Prescott blasting rock under J. Frank Murray’s store. A daughter born to Dr and Mrs John EB McGrath. Robert McNally returns from Maple st to Brockton. Eight names dropped from the registrar list. Ernest Crossman and Bert Stratton to have telephones on Central st. Fred Hapgood moves to High st. Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy of Boston visit River st. Mrs. Josephine King ill with bronchitis at her daughter’s home. Dennis Kerrigan guest on Walnut st. Anthony Doherty operated on for appendicitis at Carney hospital. Mrs Samuel Stammers operated on for appendicitis at Clinton hospital. California letter says Alexander Peltier will soon go to Australia. Nelson H. Larkin recuperating in Boston. Thomas F. Mahoney received new Edison records. Riverside pool leaders after a tournament are Henry Jackson, Joseph Ryan and William O’Brien. Haverhill defeats Natick. Natick’s pace checked after 13 wins. Garde D’Honneur installs Marlboro Garce officers. Arctic makers at Apsley Rubber plan a concert and ball March 1 with Union orchestra. Harry Mooney to leave Apsley Rubber for San Francisco. Relief Hook and Ladder Co. promotes Alfred Pope. Tenney and Robinson elected substitutes. Ali Troy basketball team touring New England. Members include Evers, Amb, Williamson, Watcher, Waterman and Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
EB. McGrath
Maple St
Robert McNally
Brockton
Board of Registers
Ernest Crossman
Bert Stratton
Central St
Fred Hapgood
Grove St
High St
Joseph McCarthy
Boston
John Burkill
River St
Josephine King
F. E. Phaneuf
Loring St
Robert Kerrigan
Waltham
Dennis Kerrigan
Walnut St
Anthony Doherty
Carney Hospital
Harry Mooney
Apsley Rubber Face
San Francisco
Mr. Norton
Relief Hook and Ladder Co
Alfred Pope
Leslie 8. Dawes
Wm. Tenney
Page Robinson
Ali Troy
New England
Hudson
And.o
Evers
Amb
Williamson
Watcher
Waterman
Doyle
John Whitman Rice Dies at Framingham Hospital
John Whitman Rice long associated with Sudbury and its farms died February 2 at Framingham hospital after a period of illness. He was born March 2, 1822 in Sudbury and married Martha A. Gerry on October 19, 1847. Five children survive, mostly residents of Sudbury. Funeral held at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Albert A. Felch officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Martha A. Gerry
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert A. Felch
Rice
Middlesex South Agricultural Society
Framingham Institution
Sudbury Resident John Quinn Interred in Maynard
The death of John Quinn, longtime Sudbury resident, occurred at his home after a prolonged illness. He will be buried in St. Bridget's Cemetery in Maynard. Also note an unrelated ad seeking live poultry and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Quinn
Sudbury
Gome
St.Bridget’s
Maynard
Polishing Cloth Sells as 2nd Century Wonder
Agents wanted to sell an electrical polishing cloth billed as the polishing wonder of the second century. Distribution through Eastern Manufacturing Company in Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Mfg. Co
Marlboro
Costume party honors Alfred Fontaine twins in Hudson
Alfred Fontaine surprised their home at 25 Howland Street with a social evening and a handsome tron crib for their twin girl s. The event featured games music and a costume party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Dumas Mr and Mrs Alex Muir Mr and Mrs Pierre Peloquin and many other Hudson residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Fontaine
Howland Et
William Dumas
Alex Muir
Character Party At Miss Kealy Home Draws Twenty Guests
A Friday evening gathering at Miss Mary Kealy Dow Place featured about 20 girls in various character costumes. Mary Kealy portrayed Curious Kitty Red Riding Hood and many others attended, with vocal and instrumental music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kealy
Dow Place
Curious Kittie
Katie Kealy
Red Riding Hood
Lillie O'Donnell
Topsy
Nonie O’donnell
Katie Looby
Annie Dempsey
Daisy
Ida Mullaney
Barney Gilmore
Margaret Looby
Nurse
Lizzie Lavadure
Samantha Green
Mamie O’donnell
Malindy Perkins
Susie Fee
Capt. Collins
Margaret Danehy
Prof
O. Howe Wise
Lizzie Fisher
Tae Josh
Mamie Burns
Charming Lady
Annie Burns
Nathalie
Aged woman injured after fall in cellar stairs
A 72 year old woman living near the Junction fell down cellar stairs Friday afternoon. Those present feared serious injury, but Dr Buckley found only a head gash with no major harm expected.
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Vanderveer
Concord, Mass
Psa
Ernee
Mall Stowell
Ann Tuttle
Will Corey
J. P. Fletcher
Genit Fletcher
Beatom
Maybelle Brown of
Condord
C. G. Turner
Eliza Fletcher
Hunt
Wales
Dawson
L. 8.C
A. H. Wheelock
Pepperell
Mr. Peebles
Congregational Church Notes
Rexall Medical News
George N. Hoit
Agton Centre
John Edwards
West Acton
J. M. Blanchard
George Hutchins of
Stoneham
David Miller
Ida Richardson
Littleton
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
George B. Parker
the Universalist Society
G. A. R. Rules
Albert Stratton
Central Sr
Valentine Social
John Goulding
P. of H
Framingham
James Howard
West
Oscar Brown
Park,st
Lynn
A .Borse
Warren Boyd
Broad St
Thomas H. Thornton
Benjamin B. Brown
Pythian Hall
C. B. Prescott
J. Frank Murray
Samuel Stammers
Forest Ave
Clinton Hospital
Alexander Peltier
Australia
Nelson H. Larkin
Thomas F. Mahoney
Edison Records
Riverside
Henry Jackson
Joseph Ryan
Wm. O’brien
Haverhill
Natick
Garde D'Honneur
Marlboro Garce
Apsley Rubber Factory
Town Hall
Union Orchestra of Marlboro
John Whitman Rice
William and
Charlotte Rice
Framingham Hospital
C. L. Noyes
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Whittaker
Cabana
Oes Sullivan
Rexall
Character Party
Ceived
P. H. DeLee
Apotheary
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