Washingtons trees set the Mount Vernon estate’s eternal shrine
A Detroit News writer reflects on Mount Vernon’s gardens planted by George Washington. The essay describes the elm and beech avenues, honey locusts, chestnuts, and exotic cedar of Lebanon framing the Potomac view. It portrays Washington’s care as a living forest, a testament to his era and enduring national memory.
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Detroit News
Washington
Bowling Green
Deer Run
Potomac
Wordsworth
Elim
Manm
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Lebanon
Herman
Mount Vernon
First Public Birthday Celebration of Washington
The first recorded celebration of Washingtons birthday occurred in Richmond Virginia on February 11 1782 old style. It was observed there and elsewhere on February 11 each year until 1798 when February 22 was adopted as the new style.
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Washington
Richmond
Law Government's Real Aim in Virtuous Policy
Quoted remarks attributed to George Washington argue that the aggregate happiness of society should guide government end aims. The statement underscores a virtuous policy as essential to governance and public welfare.
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George Washington
Washington's Death Hour The Last Hour of the Century
Washington died at the beginning of the last hour of the day and on the final day of the week the last day of the final month of the year in this century. The phrasing marks a ceremonial timing amid historical narration.
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Washington
Washington Monument Captured Through Capitol Columns
A striking image of the Washington monument framed by Capitol columns. The top shaft glows brilliantly as late afternoon sun pierces a cloud rift, highlighted by New York Tribune reporting.
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Capitol
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New York Tribune
Acton Center Sudbury Social Notes Highlights
Mr N H Tenney entertains his Sudbury town meeting neice Misa Carrie Tirrell. Raymond Farrar spent Sunday with his parents Frank and Mrs Farrar. Mr and Mrs J A Brown wintering in Mascotte Florida report 80 degree thermometer. EB A Phalan family enjoying Din Florida in orange and grapefruit belt reports June like weather.
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N. H. Tenney
Sudbury
Neice
Misa
Carrie Tirrell
Poli
Raymond Farrar
Frank Farrar
J. A. Brown
Mascotte
Fla
EB. A. Phalan
Dunedin
Mattapan Couple Wed at Home Ceremony
Ruth Mary Lynds of Mattapan and John H. Masters of Harvard united in marriage February 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs R. F. McNiff. The Rev Fr Myles Riley of Help of Christians church officiated before about thirty friends. They will live in Concord Junction.
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Ruth Mary Lynds
Mattapan
John H. Masters
Harvard
R. F. McNiff
Myles
Bb. Riley
Help of Christians’ Church
Masters
Concord Junction
Congregational Church Sermon By Mr Richmond J May
Mr Richmond J May preached to eighty people on Sunday morning and will occupy the pulpit again next Sunday.
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Richmond J. May
Mr May
China Relief Fund drive appealed through Miss Ella L. Miller
Readers are urged to contribute to the China Famine Relief Funds. Donations collected by Miss Ella L. Miller will be sent to the N. Headquarters. One dollar saves a life for one month and buys a Chinese Hunger card. smaller gifts welcomed.
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China
Ella L. Miller
Judge Named Massachusetts Reformatory Superintendent
Sanford Bates appoints Charles T. Judge as superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory to succeed the late Percy W. Allen. Judge, born 1868 in Brooklin Maine, has thirty years in prison service and has served as Deputy Superintendent since 1917.
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Charles T. Judge
Massachusetts Reformatory
Percy W. Allen
Commonwealth
Allen
Judge
Brooklin
Franklin Family School
Topsham
Maine
Boston
John C. Whiton
House of Industry
Deer Island
Massachusetts
Commissioner of
Corrections
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Bedford Town Hall Dance Set by Estey Service Club
A large turnout is planned for a town hall dance in Billerica on February 22 with the Jefferson and Johnson Jazz band providing music. The event is hosted by Harold T. Estey Service Club.
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Billerica
Jefferson and Johnson
Harold T. Estey Service Club
Ashland High Sleigh Ride Highlights Local News
Marlboro report notes Ashland High School sleigh ride through the city last night. The Rambler circle of the M EB church plans a 3 o’clock meeting with Miss Barnard Ames. The American Legion reaches 10 000 post mark with Foss post of Foss Oklahoma chartered. to date 1823 auxiliaries affiliated with national headquarters. Troop 1 at the high school held a successful meeting with tenderfoot and first class tests passed. Business ran smoothly followed by games and gymnastics. large attendance reported.
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M. EB. Church
Barnard Ames
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Okla
Sudbury Town Meeting Elects Women to School Board and Selectmen
A large Monday town meeting in Sudbury resulted in a woman joining the school board and one becoming a selectman. Officials elected include Moderator George H. Clarke, selectmen Frank W. Goodnow and Charles H. Way, and others. The town approved funds for a new King Philip Wadsworth school, Centre library, Memorial Day, road work, and road lighting, while opposing liquor sales and Sunday sports amid a fire alarm interruption.
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George H. Clarke
Frank W. Goodnow
Charles H.way
Forrest Brasshaw
Frank F. Gerry
Edgar W. Goodnow
Ham
Frank P. Barton
Harland H. Rogers
King
Philip K
Wadsworth
Sandham and
Centre Branch Library
Centre
Maynard Rd
B & M Railroad
South Sunbury
William Moore
Town Farm
Farm Bureau
Ellen J. Bacon
A. J. Bacon
Mt. Wadsworth
Walter C. Stone
William Stone
Sophie Tf. Haynes
Andrew Haynes
Sudbury
Lota
Thomas Hoyle
Elbridge Whiting
Idar
Hultin
Trustees Set Library Name and Schedule Changes
The first meeting of Goodnow Free Public Library trustees on Saturday evening the 12th decided to call the book last week in June rather than the present month. Librarians will reorganize the collection and respond to requests as they plan future purchases. The main library hours will be 6 to 7 pm year round. George A. Oviatt M.D.
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George A. Oviatt
Maynard Election Ballot Details Channel Local Races
The document lists Maynard town election candidates and votes for one year and three year posts. It records names addresses party affiliations including Lane Mahoney Sanderson Bates Gutieridge Mann Hilferty Nerylor Taylor Mullen Wilson Paine Stockbridge Trees Connors Driscoll Garland Kane and others plus a question on licenses for non intoxicating beverages with Yes 510 and No 577.
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Blanks
James J. Hilferty
Main St
Mortimer H. Painy
Joshua Nerylor
Brooks St
Gavin Taylor
Walnut St
James Mullen
Citizens Nomination
John B. Shaw
Board of Health
Mortimer H. Paine
Public Library
L. Everett Wilson
Fred W. Taylor
Great Road
Republican
William Bishop
Charles A. Stockbridge
Emden St
Oliver C. Trees
Randall Road
John Connors
Nicholas J. Driscoll
Prie St
Charles H. Garland
Patricko J. Kane
Dartmouth St
Independent
Local notices and upcoming events in Bedford town
Philip O Dowd visits his parents on Crescent avenue. The third in a series of three whist parties was held at the town hall on Tuesday evening under Bedford Grange. A dance is planned for March 29 in the town hall by the Bedford Firemen's association with Moriartys orchestra. A food and apron sale will be at Union school Saturday from 2 to 5 pm by the Parent Teachers association. Lenten services will be in St Michaels church on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 8. Mrs Frances Kelley of Crescent avenue returns to work after illness. Mr and Mrs Ashby of North road celebrate the birth of a daughter. Mr and Mrs Gilman of Somerville move into their new Crescent avenue home vacated by Mr and Mrs James Chas of Springs road.
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Crescent Avenue
Town Hall
Bedford Grange
Bedford Firemen’s Association
Moriarty
Union School
Parent- Teachers’ Association
St Michael’s Church
Frances Kelley
Joseph Ashby
Northrd
Gilman
Somerville
James Chas
Springs Rd
Sudbury Man Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs James EK Bent of Sudbury mourns the death of a well known local man, Ted Bent, who had long worked on gypsy moth control in New Hampshire. A Sudbury Grange member and popular figure, he is survived by his parents two brothers Henry and Newton and a sister Mrs George H Wilson. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
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Sudbury
New Ham
Ted
Henry
Newton Bent
George H. Wilson
Fred Bent
Community News Briefs from West Acton
Miss Nellie Wetherbee fell several steps to the cellar and cracked two ribs but is recovering. The body of Albert S. McDonald of Lexington was buried at Mt Hope cemetery last week. The comedy Bubbles at 100F-hall drew a record crowd and was a lodge season highlight.
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McDonald
Lexington
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