Acton News Roundup Notables and Local Moves
Rev. Mr. Peebles visited in Hudson. J. P. Pletcher built a 14 foot boat tender. Mrs. Peebles left for Hartford. Doris Buckley recovering from illness. Ruth Brigham visiting grandparents in Acton. Mrs. George Hall hosted Acton relatives. Allan Hines moved to Winthrop Me. L E B Reed ill with severe eye disease. Sidney Laffin building boat for J S Moore. Ada Brown visiting Nova Scotia. Mrs. Susan Miles returned from Ashburnham. Dr. Percy and Dr. Christie consult in West Acton. Etta Bartlett visiting sister in Portland. Raymond Clements to Nova Scotia for mother’s illness. Christian Endeavor convention in Union church Concord Junction. Primary teachers’ conference delegates from area. Mary Lane elected president. Adina Crandall secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peebles
Hudson
J. P. Pletcher
Hartford
Conn
A. Flint
Doris Buckley
Ruth Brigham
Fitchburg
Glasney
George Hall
Littleton
Acton
Allan Hines
Hastings
Winthrop
Reed
Sidney Laffin
J. 8. Moore
Fort Pond
Ada Brown
Faulkner Mills
Nova Scotia
Susan Miles
Ashburnham
Charles
Frederick B. Percy
Boston
Christie
West Acton
Congregational Church
Boxboro
Stow
Concord
Concord Junction
Mary Lane
Evangelistic Meetings At Local Congregational Church
Special evangelistic meetings ran all last week with strong attendance and hoped for lasting good. Rev. Batt of Concord Junction inaugurated the series, Rev. Lovett of West Acton followed with a male quartet, and much work was daily carried by Rev. A. J. Bourne of Cambridge First Church. Miss Alice Cone aided with singing. Two Sunday afternoon sessions for boys and men featured a male quartet of Peebles, Pierce, Merriam, and Clough, which performed admirably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batt
Concord Junction
Mr. Lovett
West Acton
A. J. Bourne
First Congregational Church of
Cambridge
Alice Cone
Messrs. Peebles, Pierce
Merriam and
Clough
Sun Light Dance At Association Hall In Con cord Junction
South Acton Local invites residents to a sun light dance at Association Hall in Con cord Junction Thursday afternoon. The notice lists social enjoyment and community gathering details for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall
Concord Junction
Cold Junction
Old Acre Folks to be Presented in March
Residents of Action Centre note plans and visits including Grace Dole in Boston Augustine Conant’s hot springs trip and John McCarthy moving to Maple Street Cambridge families from Lowell and Bedford town visits. Washington's Birthday will be observed with school exercises Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Dole
Boston
Augustine Conant
Old Acre
John McCarthy
Maple St
South Action
Elijah Ball and
Washington
New Charge Against Pat Crowe In Council Bluffs
Dat Crowe is released on a bond of 1500 signed by his brother John Crowe and his wife plus Joseph Nansel a wealthy county farmer. Crowe’s trial for holding up street cars is postponed until March.
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Council Bluffs
Dat Crowe
John Crowe
Joseph Nansel
Crowe
Quaker Portland Cement Seized Over Large Debt in Easton
The Quaker Portland Cement Company faced an execution for 188 781 dollars 68 cents plus interest from March 3 1906 against its plant at Martin s Creek near Easton Pennsylvania a New York trust company issued the writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Qnaickerbocker Trust Company of
New York
Quaker Portland Cement Company
Martin's Creek
Here
O. O. F. Hall Dedicated by Massachusetts Lodge
Grand lodge officers assisted Acton lodge 203 in dedicating their new hall built on the existing foundation after a fire last October. The 37 by 20 foot block sits on the former base and features a full description previously printed. The dedication was led by Grand Master N B Dana with Warden Hastings and other grand officers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Acton Lodge
N. B. Dana
W. A. Hastings
J. A. Perkins
L. Martin
W. H. Ralph
H. A. Littlefield
Detective once worked for mine owners before Independence explosion
Denver February report details Harry Orchard a Cripple Creek district detective for the Mine Owners association who allegedly exposed a union plot to wreck a train, then disappeared after the Independence station blast. The Times cites Orchard’s alleged confession linking labor leaders to multiple outrages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
the Times
Harry Orchard
Idaho
Steunenberg
Western Federation of Miners
Cripple Creek
Orchard
Jones
Floorence
Mason
Miners’ Union
Scott and Sterling
Mine Owners’ Association
Scott
Independence
Jamme 6
Victor
Neville
Greeley
Cheyenne
Colorado
Federation of Miners
Hogan
New York
Ben
Wyoming
Bell
Dedicatory Ceremonies Led by Fraternal Officials
Chaplain W F Dusgenil and officers including Geo H Fuller Collette and W Miles Webber attended dedicatory ceremonies. The program featured singing by the University Male Quartet Boston, an opening ode, a prayer by Rev Wm Dusseault, and a dedication segment described as impressive and interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dusgenil
Geo. H. Fuller
Collette
W. Miles Webber
Ode University Male Quartet
Boston
Wm. Dusseault
West Acton Social Adjustments and Sleigh Ride
Mrs. Almira Willard returns from the Wear and Mrs Ella Houghton leaves as house keeper with Miss Helen Dinsmere replacing her. Mrs Marietta Holton remains confined to the house in ill health. Mr and Mrs F R Knowlton travel to Worcester to see Julius Caesar by Worcester Academy Juniors in which their son Hal Knowlton acts. Over twenty Rebekahs join a sleigh ride to North Acton to visit Bro David Harris and family and share a homey lunch and cordial greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Houghton
Mr. Withington
Helen Dinsmere
Marietta Holton
F. R. Knowlton
Worcester
Julius Caesar
Worcester Academy
Hal Knowlton
North Acton
David Harris
Lodge Home Rebuilt and Furnished by Local Members
The article praises the builders and lodge members for reconstructing their lodge home and furnishing it with antique oak furniture and accessories. Visiting brothers from Concord Junction Shirley and Maynard and Winona Rebekah attended to witness the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
Shirley
Maynard
Winona Rebekah
Funeral services for Mrs Hutchins held at Baptist church
Thursday's ceremony featured Rev. D W Lovett with singing by the Malin quartet and the deceased's wish honored by robed in military uniform. Flowers and tributes framed the silent casket as Acton lodge and Co F 6th Regt members attended. Bearers Kent E Coolidge Bertram Holt and comrades Greenough Woot led to Mt Hope burial with taps.
Local West Acton Sale Advertises Stock and Dance
West Acton notices offer stock hay for sale cheap and announce a Washington's Birthday event at Junction on Thursday afternoon with dancing from 2 to 5. Also a sale of chemises night robes corset covers wrappers and new stock at Miss Armstrong's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. Knowlton
West Acton
Miss Armstrong's
Women’s Relief Corps Initiates Two. G A R Welcomes
Woman’s Relief Corps No. 62 initiates two candidates Monday evening. Post 138 G A R with Commander Lucius Wilson is welcomed. Mrs Susie A Hall presents a donation to the post. Wilson thanks the corps. a Boston department convention report is read. A G A R convention recap follows. Refreshments and a social hour end with a grand march and war songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
No. 62
Lucius Wilson
Susie A. Hall
Wilson
Department
Boston
Hall
Card of Thanks for George A. Forres funeral
We the undersigned express our thanks to citizens organizations and friends who assisted to make the funeral services a fitting memorial to one whom all respected and loved. Jennie E. Redden Sarah A. Hutchins Wear Acton Feb 20, 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Forres
Jennie E. Redden
Sarah A. Hutchins
Wear Acton
Soldier George A Forrest Dies of Blood Poisoning
George A Forrest died in Worcester City hospital on Wednesday morning February 14 from blood poisoning. Born in Windsor Nova Scotia 55 years ago he came to the United States about 14 years ago living long in the home of Dr Isaiah and Mrs Sarah A Hutchins. He served in Co 6th Regiment during the Spanish American War. He entered Farm Home hospital Worcester as an attendant two months ago where his cheerful spirit was warmly regarded. His parents died in childhood, raised by Mrs Redden and his foster sister Miss Jennie Redden aided in his final days. The remains were brought to the local area for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Forrest
Worcester City Hospital
Mr. Forrest
Windsor
N. S
States
Isaiah
Sarah
Hutchins
Farm Home Hospital
Worcest
Redden
Jennie Redden
Jim
Tragic Mass Killing by Mrs Watters in Fall River
In Fall River Massachusetts on February 2 a mother named Mrs Watters killed her three children aged 4, 2, and 10 months by casting them from a steamer near Point Judith and then took her own life. A note on the boat explained the act and a will was found among the belongings. The father John W Watters of New York mourns beside the home of his in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lella
John W. Watters
New York
Jalin
Tai
Point Judith
Sen
Plymouth
Dibven
Port Brialy
Jobb Lrady
Wattersach
Watt
Body of man found frozen at Athol fair grounds
In Athol Massachusetts on February 21 the body of Charles K Maynard was discovered in a stall on the fair grounds. The Medical Examiner cited death from alcohol exposure indicating the man had been dead about four days. A gold watch and some small change were found in his pockets.
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Athol
Mass
Athol Fair Grounds
Charles K. Mayngril
Oliver
Maynard
Governor issues requisition for Idaho murder suspects
Salem Oregon February 21 Governor Chamberlain grants requisition papers for the arrest and return to Idaho of J L Simpkins and Steve Adams wanted as accomplices in the murder of Frank Steunenberg. Simpkins believed in Oregon while Adams is in Baker City under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Chamberlain
Idaho
J. L. Simpkins
Steve Adams
Frank Steunenberg
Simpkins
Adams
Baker City
Shreveport Quiet After Lynch Fear Centered on Charles Coleman
In Shreveport Louisiana on February 21 the city remains quiet and lawmakers expect no more lynching attempts against Charles Coleman a Black man jailed for the murder of Miss Lear. Militia guard remains posted until his trial concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Charles Coleman
Miss Lear
Coleman
Longworths Board Steamer to Havana for Honeymoon
Representative and Mrs. Longworth arrived in Tampa on the private car Elysian and went to Port Tampa to board a steamer for Havana to spend part of their honeymoon in Cuba.
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Tampa
Fla
Longworth
Elysian
Port Tampa
Havana
Cuba
Colt Kites on Race Track Tragedy at Ascot
At the Ascot track in Los Angeles on February 21 Loyal Front broke his right fore leg just after the barrier. The colt had to be destroyed in view of the crowded grand stand. Owner C. Van Dusen valued the horse at enon ae aim Mle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Ascot Track
Loyal Front
C. van Dusen
Five Died by Fire in Caribou Village Tragedy
In Caribou Maine within 18 hours two houses burned killing five children from Joseph Cyr and Gal lasse Brissette families. The fires followed a lamp explosion and a suspected defective flue. One rescued child is seriously burned. neighbors aided efforts as mourning spreads among French Canadian residents.
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Maine
Caribou
Elikiren
Joseph Cyr
Gallasse Brissette
Briexette
Cyr
Briesette
Brissette
Apprehension Relieved Over Dewey Drydock Recovery
Washington reports the safety of the drydock Dewey, towed to the Canary Islands by the tug Potomac, relieving navy officials who feared for the big structure. The long voyage of about 1000 miles suggests heavy weather, currents, or towing gear incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey
Canary Islands
Potomac
Navy Department
Illinois mine workers convention reports treasury funds
At the Illinois district United Mine Workers of America annual convention in Springfield on February 21 Secretary-Treasurer Ryan said Illinois miners were prepared and that on January 31, 1906 the miners had eighty thousand dollars in their treasury. He urged Timers to refuse intervention by President Roosevelt or any other person if a strike occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Hlinois
United Mine Workers of America
Ryan
Mlinois
Roosevelt
Metcalf Seeks Vindication In Money Order Chief Case
Postmaster General Cortelyou orders reopening of the James T. Metcalf case after dismissal indictment and nolle prosequi. Metcalf could be reinstated if current inquiry proves his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cortelyou
James T. Metcalf
Nolle
Metcalf
Deliberate Train Wrecking at Green Island
William Courtney a brakeman was killed in a freight train wreck at Green Island last night. Coroner and railroad men found fish plates planted in the ties to wreck any passing train, suggesting a deliberate act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
William Courtney
Green Island
Local Sudbury Notes Include Births Visits and Events
Sudbury brief outlines recent visits by residents Frank Hadley and families, a birth to Harold Ellins, church events including a chicken pie supper February 22, a St Valentine party, and a lecture by W Scott on country school opportunities. School drawing prize awarded to Helen J Moore and library book return drive noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Helen J. Moore
Mabel Glazier
Kennison
West Newton
Jonas Hunt
Alice Griggs
Norwell
Memorial Chapel
Wayside Inn
D. A. R. Warren Hunt
Lowell
Boston
South Sudbury
Center District
Woman's Alliance
Sudbury
W. Scott
A. M
New England Education League
Town Hall
Sudbury Local Light Dance Marks Don Washington Birthday
A light dance event unfolds in the Association hall for Don Washington's birthday. Dancing runs from 2 to 6 PM and invites local residents to join in celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall
Don Washington
Washington
Marlboro Knights of Pythias to attend Boston degree
A Marlboro lodge delegation will travel to Boston Friday for the conferring of the knight rank by Nola lodge of Dayton Ohio on Speaker John L. Opeth in the Massachusetts legislature. The Holy Name society at Immaculate Conception church, led by Rev T B Lowney, reports 300 members formed to curb profanity with D M Neenan as secretary and Rev J Bienler Mong on as consultors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Boston
Nola Lodge
Dayton
Ohio
John L. Opeth
Massachusetts
Holy Name Society
Immaculate Conception Church
T. B. Lowney
D. M. Neenan
Rev. J. BE Nnn Bienler
Aca
Ach
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Etta Bartlett
Portland
M. BE. Bartlett
Raymond Clements
Union Church
South Acton
Acton Centre
Pat Crowe
Fac
Tory
C. F
Grand Lodge
Denver Newspaper
Mrs. Almira Willard
OCAL
W. R. C. Social
Oregon
Longworths
Colt Kites
Aim Mle
Faulkner Mills, So. Acton
J. Cushing & CO
F J Hastings & Co
Frank Hadley
Harold Ellins
C. L. Perry
Bolton
Almira Clark
Medford
Harry Glazier
Newton
Arthur Burnham
Franklin Clark
Frances Burnett
Marlboro
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