Sudbury Community Notes Include Illnesses and Local News
John H Eaton and George W Green are listed as ill with the grip with improving prospects. Frank Parsons spends Sunday at home and works for Christian Science Publishing Co. Boston. Eighteen youths sleigh riding and dancing at Concord Junction with teachers Sylvester and Given acting as hosts. Charles Gustafsen’s body arrived from Cambridge and rests in Mt Pleasant Cemetery after a career with Den F F Ker. Miss Margaret Allen celebrates 80th birthday with souvenirs and money. she is the town’s oldest resident, living with her sister Mrs A Cutter, and thanks neighbors for their kindness.
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Frank Parsons
Christian Science Publishing Co
Boston
Allston
Concord Junction
Sylvester
Given
Perons
Charles Gustafsen
Cambridge
Mt. Pleasant
Den
F. F. Ker
Margaret Allen
A. Cutter
John Quinlan
John
Margaret
Baptist Vestry
Donald Hanson
Lowell
Beatrice Naylor
Mildred Flagg
Katherine Kimball
Plan for Goodnow library at Centre explained
Citizens state the branch is for all, not only children, and argue surplus funds should improve the library building, add books, and raise the librarian salary. They note school books stay at schools, children may visit South Sudbury, and aim to raise taste for reading through better fiction and travel and science titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodnow
South Sudbury
Lkry
Middlesex Pomona Sees Labor Saving Device Debate in Woburn
At a Feb. 15 meeting in Woburn, Middlesex Pomona discussed best labor saving devices and economy. The group also noted the burial of Fred R. Bowers in Mt Pleasant cemetery, son of William F. and Mary Abbie Bowen, with a wife and siblings surviving. A special town meeting approved no water tax increase, tabling a water report, and an appropriation of 1500 for a spraying machine for gypsy moth control, with state refund expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Pomona
Woburn
Sudbury Range
Fred R. Bowers
Mt. [Pleasant Cemetery
William F
Mary Abbie Bowen
North Reading
Way
Maynard notes and community events in Medford and area
Sunday guest Katherine Lawton visits Medford. Mrs. James Coulter improving after illness. Democratic caucus set for Cooperative hall next Monday. Phillip Carney of Lawrence visits Alexander Bourke. Martha Parker entertained by Maud Smith in Ware. Genevieve Coughlin wins sweater prize at local moving picture show. Passion Play at St Bridget’s draws large crowd. first-time showings in state acclaimed. Baxter family reunion held with out of town relatives. Spinners plan union. committee to report next Friday. Roast beef supper by Epworth league and Parsonage Aid at M E church Saturday 5:30 to 7:00 PM. annual event aims to surpass prior efforts.
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Cooperative Hall
Phillip Carney
Lawrence
Alexander Bourke
Martha A. Parker
Maud E. Smith
Ware
Genevieve Coughlin
St. Bridget’'s Church
Epworth League and
Parsonage Aid Societies
M. E. Church
Littleton Notes Hint Spring as Robins Return
In Littleton the first robins signal spring while Norwich and nearby folks engage in daily tasks. The article lists local residents visiting relatives, a cattle sale trip to Brighton, and Gardner Prouty’s new upright plane with progress noted after a hospital visit. A local death is reported, and a church supper with featured performances by Donald Hanson and Beatrice Naylor is praised. The Littleton Historical Society plans a February 22 meeting with papers on Soldiers Aid, Temperance, and old china finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner W. Prouty
Mr. Prouty
McDowell Hospital
Boston
Littleton Historical Society
Reuben Hoar
Soldiers’ Aid Society
Littleton
Ellen F. Johnson
Temperance
Frank B. Priest
China
Bedford Elks, civic groups and town events noted
F O. M. Peabody and friends visit Bedford Elks. Elks attend Mass Association of Bike in Boston. Registrar meeting set for Feb 24 before town meeting. Wal tham lodge meets in new Lexington street club house. Winthrop Weeks to be operated on in Concord. Bedford Safety Razor Co reports first sale. orders come from Australia. Mark remedies distributed by C. W. Blake Co. Civic Club plans baseball team for Page Field. Liver tonic Mark Alba advertised. Parent-Teacher Association meets Feb 15. next social on Feb 7 at 3.30 pm.
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O. M. Peabody
Lowell Lodge of Elks
Bedford
B. Bartlett
S. W. Young
Mass. Association of Bike
American House
Boston
Elks
Waltham
Bedford Safety Razor Co
Australia
C. W. Blake Co
Mass
Bedford Civic Club Athletic Committee
Immanuel Pfeiffer, Jr
Page Field
Mark Medicine Company
Parent-Teacher Association
Storytelling Event Invites Newtonville Schoolchildren
Rev. J. T. Stocking of Newtonville headlines a storytelling session famed for engaging both youngsters and adults. All school children and older listeners are invited to attend this entertaining program.
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Cal
J. T. Stocking
Newtonville
Sudbury Town Report Imagery and Legal Notes
A fragmentary 1912 correspondence from South Sudbury Massachusetts discusses town governance. It references the 1908 annual report Article 14 and asserts instructions remain in force until modified at an annual meeting. The items include A letter from W R Pratt and commentary on stylistic fashion and vanity in ancient Rome and modern women.
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Sudbury
W. R. Pratt
Concord Junction Social and Property Notes Pace Town Life
Herbert Basa stayed home for a week while Miss Louise M. Packard visited Mrs. M. K. Massie in Brockton. Horace Webber bought two Central street lots of 11 000 sq ft from A. H. Chase. A sleigh ride and dance brought Sudbury youth to town. Edward Comeau loaded 210 cords of wood in five days. John Bowers plans to live on Riverside Avenue. The Ladies Union served a large supper at Union church. Concord Grange hosted members Edward McClellan, Benjamin Derby, Burleigh Pratt, Roger Allen, Miss Alice Smith, Miss Mary Bramwell, Mrs. Hannah and Cora McClellan. Mr. and Mrs. William Wright celebrated their 50th anniversary at daughter Manter’s home with calls, flowers, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Comeau
John Bowers
Riverside Ave
Ladies’ Union
Union Church
Concord Grange
Edward McClellan
Benjamin Derby
Burleigh Pratt
Roger Allen
Alice Smith
Mary Bramwell
Hannah
Cora McClellan
William Wright
Union Church Notes Sunday Messages and Lectures
Sunday morning the pastor speaks on Bucdia and Syntyche while the evening offers an illustrated stereopticon lecture titled The Ministry of Healing. Last Sunday Winslow Russell of Hartford spoke on the Men and Religion Forward Movement. Supper guests included Rev. Edgar Crossland and Rev. Elbridge Whiting with Mr. Russell, making an evening of enjoyment and profit.
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Ministry of
Winslow Russell
Hartford, Conn
Edgar Crossland
South Acton
Elbridge Whiting
South Sudbury
Russell
Coffee Party and Dance Aids Church Appeal
A well attended Friday evening coffee party and dance in the Association hall supported Help of Christians church. King’s orchestra played with many square dances enjoyed by older guests. Refreshments were served at intermission under Miss Lawler and Mrs. Shaughnessy oversight. Floor duties were by John Reilly with Jeremiah Crane. several helpers assisted.
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Association Hall
Help of Christians Church
King’s Orchestra
Katherine Lawler
Mary Lawler
Patrick Kelley
Thomas Shaughnessy
John Reilly
Jeremiah Crane
Thomas Carroll
James Nagle
John Garvey
Patrick Muldoon
Michael Collins
Alexander McEacheran
John Connorton
Francis Joyce
Stamps Peeling Tip: Iron Gently to Save Gum
Advice shows to place paper over stuck stamps and press with a hot iron. The method loosens stamps without removing the gum, avoiding soaking in hot water.
Concord News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Movements
Concord reports a Thursday public school holiday and a warm Civic scene with a Leap Year party in Carlisle and a Washington birthday flag day. Town notes include a fire on Bedford street, a courtly wedding in Somerville, and a Lexington road lease as families relocate. Local students, clubs, and society pages show Middlesex school staff changes, a musical club gathering, and a new Mass Equal Suffrage League president with 29 members.
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John H. Eaton
Buty
George W. Green
H. P. N. Dahl
Creace
Maynard
Katherine Lawton
Medford
James Coulter
James Baxter
Arthur Tobey
Newton
James Sewall
Alvah Baxter
William Baxter
Music Hall
Elmar Flagg
Mary Ames of
Somerville
Adeline W. Knowlton
A. T. Kimball
N. H. Whitcomb
W. H. Titcomb
A 3. Kimball
Brighton
George H. Gutteridge
Nason Street
Glenwood Ranges
B. F. Townsend
Nason and Main Streets
W.F. Litchfield
Board of Registrars
H. R. Wells
Philadelphia
Edgar W. Goodnow
Ancient
Rom
Uty
Pivin Womas
de Neglouis
Municipal Light Board
White
Main St
Concord Telephone
Concord
Garace
P. W. White
Prop
Herbert Basa
Louise M. Packard
Brockton
M. KE. Massie
Misa Mary
Winslow Damon
Horace Webber
Central St
A. H. Chase
Union Church Notes
Donnybrook
Terre Haute
Indiana
Baton Rouge
Batten Rage
Bellefountaine
Belfountain
Boise
Boys
Charleroi
Charley Roy
Des Moines
Dee-moyne
Detroit
Dee-troite
Dubois
Duboys
Fond du Lac
Fondelakr
Gallipolis
Fairhaven Bay
Richard Cross
Baton Hall
Middlesex School
William BE. Clahane
The
Custom House
M. P. Weed
New York
Walcott
Treas
George Morrell
Junction
Carlisle
Washington
Concord Council
K. of C
Edward Kelley
Bedford St
Edith Buck
George Washington
Bernard Cornell
Walden St
Willow St
A. 8. Lowden
Harry S. Walcott
Nine Acre Corner
Grace Mason
David Mason
James J. Ormond, Jr
City
Hall House
Lexington
Henry Joslin
Lexington Rd
George A. Hall
Hall
Mr. Joslin
David A. Baldwin
R. L. Wilson
New Orleans
Florida
Elsie Rose
Ruth
Henry Helsher
Deaconess Hospital
Fraf. Nixon Carver
Harvard
Lyceum
Theodore Smith
Richmond
Richard F. Wood
J. M. Keyes
Valley Farm
Hawthorne
Mass. Equal Suffrage League
William Tilton
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