Masquerade Prize Winner and Local Updates in Concord
Ethel Moore won first prize for pest dressed lady at Concord masquerade ball. Notable notices include Brown University student Russell Quimby returning home, Rev. Crossland's Lincoln sermon, Acton Centre plans new house, and upcoming Ye Old Folks' Choir concert. Several residents recoveries and relocations reported, plus local events and society notes.
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Ethel Moore
Concord Negra
George W
Mrs. Bradish
Crawford
Red Cross
Waltham
Bletcher
Supt. Holt
Mra
Nelaop
Maple At
Congregational Church Social and Sermon Schedule
Friday night a Valentine social and Sunday morning sermon by the pastor at 10 80 The Gospel. Evening service at 7 o clock with topic Choosing Affliction. Christian Endeavor Sunday at 6 p m on Bulletins from the Tea War led by Miss Nettie Thursday Feb 20 at 7 30 o'clock Ladies night at the Men s club.
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Christian Endeavor
Miss Nettie
Wanted Two or Three Young Men for Page 98 Factory
A. Merriam & Co advertises for two to three young men to work in its Page 98 factory. Apply in person at the company offices to discuss employment.
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A. Merriam& Co
Acton Centre News Of Local Officials And Odd Encounters
Lewis Burnham head of the Acton water department returns to the Boston office after three months at the Acton Inn. Two men met there by appointment and traded horses one from Nashua New Hampshire and the other from South. A Salvation Army horse team refused to pass the inn forcing an overnight stay before continuing on. Noyes in town and Mt HD recovery from illness referenced along with Edwards sustaining an injury.
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Lewis Burnham
Water Department
Acton Inn
Boston
Nashua
N. H
South
Salvation Army
Noyes
Atiow
Mt. HD
Edwards
Maynard Masonic Club Honors Elder with Engraved Gift
At the Acton Inn the Maynard Masonic club celebrated the birthday of one of its oldest members and presented him a gold headed cane with his name engraved. The menu featured olives celery red cabbage sardines pullet chicken soup falibut a la Acton centre roast turkey cranberry sauce mash potato squash mash turnip apple squares wine sauce coffee jelly whipped cream roquefort cheese toasted crackers black coffee.
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Masonic Club
Maynard
la Acton
West Acton News Briefs and Local Happenings
West Acton bowling beat Maynard’s Mysterious Five by about 50 pins. John Watkins and wife visited relatives in Wilmington. R. G. Reed stayed with his mother in Middletown Conn. Tennis club met at Miss Helen Knowlton’s. G P Littlefield returned from a three week business trip in Pennsylvania. Mrs J B Hoar hosted company. A cold snap hit with 4 to 10 degrees below zero. U P 8 S B of Acton Centre hosted a large musical program. A whist party and dance at Odd Fellows hall cleared $47 for firemen’s gear. Mrs A A Wyman of Boston visited Miss Hattie Whitcomb. Arthur Stevens of Mansfield, formerly of this village, died suddenly. Waldo Littlefield building a fire wagon for Boxboro. Baptist church discourse on Abraham Lincoln drew a large audience. next Sunday will feature George Washington. West Acton Woman’s club to present a repeat comedy “The Klepochead” in IOOF hall. F L Bailey ill, nurse attending. Nellie Knowlton of Lowell visited relatives. State Board of Health team found scarlet fever in one family. another investigation showed no fever. Dorothy Mead attended a Boston Symphony concert.
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Maynard
John Watkins
Wilminston
R. G. Reed
Middletown
Conn
Helen Knowlton
P. Littlefield
Pennsylvania
Hoar
W. A. Haynes Co
U. P
Acton Centre
Reader
Grace Sanborn Cole
Weber Quartet
Boston
Odd Fellows’ Hall
A. A. Wyman
Hattie Whitcomb
Arthur Stevens
Mansfield
Waldo Littlefield
Boxboro
Baptist Church
C. L. Pierce
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
West Acton
F. Hall
F. L. Bailey
Nellie Knowlton
Lowell
Ot Lowell
State Board of Health
Herbert Graves
Dorothy Mead
Bostom
Rese kah Installation of Winona Rebekah Lodge Officers
The officers of Winona Rebekah lodge were installed in a formal ceremony. The event marked the leadership transition and set the lodge’s plans for the coming year.
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Winona Rebekah Lodge
Lodge meeting notice with Water town attendance
A lodge gathering drew many members from Water town and nearby lodges. Officers listed include Mrs. Bessie Owens and Mrs. Ida Me Josie Fletcher as recording and other roles. Supper was served in the evening.
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Bessie Owens
Mary Furbush
Ida Me
Josie Fletcher
Keag Coolidge
Alfred W. Davis
H. Gardner
Mary Kelley
Blanche Hayward
Vivian Reed
Eliza Brown
Annie Smiley
Watertown
Mismated Hen and Foolish Pairing Across the Farm
In a lighthearted domestic vignette, two rabbits trade quips about misjoined schemes and a chicken duo that should not have been paired. Their banter turns on luck, money, and the humor of mismatched partnerships.
Sun's Rays Far From Earth at Nearest Point
The article notes the sun's closest distance to Earth is about 91,169 miles, indicating the near approach limit is much larger in astronomical terms. No further context or dates are provided in the readable text.
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Earth
Probate notices for Charles Morris and Minnie Nelson estates
Citations issued in Middlesex Probate Court require next of kin and creditors to appear in Cambridge on March 5 and March 4, 1913. Proceedings concern administration for Charles Morris of Acton and probate of Minnie P. Nelson will in Maynard, with notices published in Acton Enterprise and Maynard Transcript.
Thousands of Turks Slain at Gallipoli and Charkeui
Bulair and Charkeul battles yield heavy Turkish losses with thousands killed and wounded. Bulgarian forces repulse Turkish assaults along the Tchatalja lines while Turkish warships shell Bulgarian positions. London reports suggest the Porte seeks to defer fate to Europe and may send Hakki Pasha to London for peace talks.
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Bosia
Penton
Gallipo
Bulair
War Office
Tchatalja
Charkeui
Rodosto
Sea of Marmara
Gulf of
Buyuk Chekmedje
Charkeul
Turkey
London
Porte
Europe
Hakki Pasha
Coakley Testifies Before Suffolk Grand Jury in Bank Robbery Case
Boston, Feb 12 Daniel H Coakley chief defense counsel for Big Bill Keliher in the Cambridge National City bank robbery trial testified before the Suffolk county grand jury. The DA investigates who released original grand jury records and called several other witnesses including attorneys and a Boston morning newspaper reporter.
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Boston
Daniel H. Coakley
Keliher
National City Bank of
Cambridge
Suffolk County
Pelletier
Telegraphers Droppped at Spinney's Switch Patched by Night Man
Boston and Maine Railroad closes Spinney's Switch telegraph office east of Kittery Portland division due to operator shortages. Three eight hour operators replaced by a night day switchman. End of single track office may slow freight movement and train operations. Winnipeg fire at Hotel Sutherland rescues over fifty guests with damage near $100 000.
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Portland
Boston and Maine Railroad
Spinney’s Switch
Kittery
Winnipeg
Sutherland
Asbestos Text Fragment Mentioning Corsica Discovery
A fragment discusses asbestos as a mineral, its properties, and use in wrapping bodies for cremation. It notes asbestos is found more readily in Corsica than in other localities and mentions its fibrous, fire resistant qualities in sailing contexts.
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Corsica
Progressive Vocabulary Comment in Louisville Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal column argues that there are only 2500 cuss words in English. The piece frames profanity as a finite lexicon and ponders linguistic limits.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Boston figures and events at Concord Junction gathering
Miss Grace George of Boston plans a series of sketches in Association hall on Feb 21 under the West Concord Woman's club auspices. Boston Chamber of Commerce speaker Mr Bain addresses Men’s club Feb 17 on the Pacific Islands. Christian Endeavor secretary Karl Lehman set to rally Thursday evening.
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Grace George
Boston
Meget
Pele A. Force
West Comden
Frederickson
John Bordman
Rozeleth Knapp
Association Hall
West Comcord Woman's Club
Fred Hewitt
Deaconess Hospital
W. A. Haynes Co
Maynard
Bain
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Islands
Karl Lehman
Christian Ideavor
Union Church Announces Sermons and Lectures
Sunday services include a morning sermon on the Apostles Creed and an evening lecture illustrated with the stereopticon on Some Chinese. Thursday features a Christian Endeavor rally with Karl Lehman. Monday the 17th the Men's Club hosts Kiam Bayne of the Boston Chamber of Commerce speaking on The Island of Pacific with stereopticon illumination.
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Karl Lehman
Kiam Bayne
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Pacific
Memorial women plan Valentine party at chapel
The Memorial ladies announce a Valentine party Friday evening in the chapel with ice cream cake and confectionery on sale and a supper. A surprise may be in store, and a large attendance is hoped amid the cheerful mood of the event.
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Mercury
Memorial
Bell
Weeat Townsend
W. A. Haynes Co
Carleton B. Bilms
Tufts College
P. W. Allen
Concord Reformatory
Yo Yo Co
Knox
Howard Goodwin
Deaconess Hospital
Concord
Sudbury Woman's Club Plans Third Musical Day
Sudbury Woman's club will hold its third Musical day February 19 at 3 o'clock sharp. The committee has planned a delightful program for the day and expects a large turnout to make it the best yet.
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Sudbury Woman's , Club
Minute Lodge celebrates fifth anniversary installation event
The fifth anniversary and installation of Minute Lodge NEO P took place in February. Officers installed include Regine McKearney as Warden, Shannon as Warden, Alice Murray as Secretary, Alice O Dowd as Fin Sec, K F Peterson as Treasurer, Katherine E Dowd as Chaplain, Myrs Peterson as Guide, Carl Kofora as Sentinel, Henry Larsen as Trustee, with W L E Spidie serving as chairman for two and three year terms. Installing officers were D W Brown from Joliet lodge assisted by Lara M Hutchins and others.
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Minute Lodge
N. EO. P
Regine McKearney
Nota Shannon
Alice Murray
Alice O'Dowd
K. F. Peterson
Treas
Katherine E. O'Dowd
Myrs
Peterson
Carl Kofora
Henry Larsen
F . Biggs
W. LE
A.spidie
Mra
A. Spidie
W. Brown
Joliet
McDonald
T. J. Valentine
Probate Court Citation On Bond For Executriz
A probate notice cites the executriz to appear at the county probate court in Bridge on the tenth day at nine o clock to show cause why the bond or guardianship should not be granted.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Charles Morris
Acton
Charlotte of
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
W. E. Rogers
Register
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Charles ‘Whitney
Russell Quimby
Brown University
Congregational Church
Mr. Crossland
Acton Associates
Dickinson
Concord Junction
Town Hall
Fitchburg
Universalist Church
Ruth Garland
Crossland
Young's
Bowdoin Coll
Young
Provi
Ham
Frank Rotch
Cottage House
Corner School
River Sts
Carrie Shapley
Genie Fletcher
He Hayden
W. Rawitzer
G. C. Turner
the Universalist Church
W. H. Kingsley
Attawangan
Cora Tuttle
Ber the .Y. P
Resekah
West
Baptist Vestry
Mary
Richmond Hill
Cadman Bong
Cadman A. Cyelve
Ronald Prelude
Cadman
von Fielitz
EB. L. Willard
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex
Ss. Frobate Court
Minnie P. Nelson
Lillian Maud Greenlaw
Maynard Ta
Coun
W. EB. Rogers
Gallipoli
Tchat Aljalines
Kelcher
Droppe
Switchmen To Man
Trenton
the Johnson Pharmacy
H. J. Dwinell
E. A. Buck
Main St
Concord, Mass
Dexter Spinney
Good Will Lodge
Everett
Bigin Gelden
Ton
Woburn
Cam
Jneteen
Union Church
Sudbury
Sandy Pond Road
George F. nOat
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