Christmas charity and auctioneer notes from Acton
ACTON CENTRE of $75 and donations of Melacoty requested. James this village is handling lotte Conant is . week by Miss Con ant, Mrs, and her daughter Isabella for a large number of the children in. eee who would oth erwise have gone, without much Christmas. Joy: The tree was pret tily decorated and laden with gifts, which brought much pleasure to the happy gathering and thangs to the donors. . . Mrs. Murray Brown gave a pretty Christmas reuntion to her children last week, to which several friends were invited, have sold in and this new year starts me on my 37th year of continuous service as an auction eer, in which I hope, as in the past, to be able to do business for all that wish my serviece. I thank all for the patronage I have had and I wish you all a happy and prosperous new year. My address is Acton, Mase., Phone Concord, Mass 41-8. Boston address, Crawford House. Brighton address, Stockyards, at which place I can be located at any time, Sots se ae
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Lotte Conant
Miss Conant
Isabella
Murray Brown
Acton
Mase
Concord
Mass
Boston
Crawford House
Brighton
B. T. Swift
Acton Lodge
Angela Academy
Lottie Reignier
Manchester
N. H
Frank Williams
Mary I. Richardson
Blake
Laure
Dudley
Florence
Concord Junction
Arthur
Isaac Davis
Ana
Mary I
Richardson
Bridgeport
Connecton Lodge
Ralph+Gilchrist
Fitchburg
Arthur Goding
Frank ‘Williams
Edwin Jewett
South Acton
James Jewett
Ethel Evans
Sacket
W. Bi Holt
New England Sanitarium
Melrose
Harold Jenks
Hanscom Construction Co
O'Connell
Carney Hospital
West Acton
Geo. E. Holton
Northampton
Fred Pierce
Eugene McCarthy
California
Chicago
Baptist Church
C. L
Christmas Concert and Tree Brighten Stormy Evening
The annual Christmas concert and tree were held Tuesday night despite a storm, with bright choir performances and a well trimmed lighted tree. Raymond Farrar played Santa to delight church members as ice and cake cheered all. The church clerks compiled the church manual listing officers and new members. C B Society officers for 1913 include Pres Mize, Vice Pres Jennie Reed, Sec Treas Mrs Farrar, Missionary Sec Miss Martha Smith, Organist Mrs Carrie B Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Farrar
Claus
Mary
Waw
E C. Hayes
C. B. Society
Mise
Masabeth Tuttle
Jennie Reed
Jennie Reed; Sec. and treas.,,.Mre
B. Farrar
Martha Smith
Carrie
Big Auctions to Open Year in Ac ton and Framingham
Otis H. Forbust auctioneer, Ac ton Mass announces the first sale of 1923 on January 3 at 9 am featuring horses cows wagons sleds harnesses tools and farm equipment. George P. Metcalf sale in South Framingham begins January 9 with a vast estate collection including antique furniture silverware china and 100 rare paintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Forbust
Acton
Mass
George P. Metcalf
South Framingham
Venga
Acton village notes include socials and sickness
Local Acton items report visitors from Manchester New Hampshire and Concord Junction. Miss Florence of Concord and Mrs. Williams host family at holidays. Meetings and dances advance with the Isaac Davis post 138 installation and St Bridgets society events. illness, quarantines, school vacation, and community notices fill the week.
Christmas Ball Draws Area Socialites and College Girls
A Christmas Ball organized by local and college attendees ended around one o'clock. The event drew friends from nearby towns and featured excellent music, praised as of the highest order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Christmas Day Visits Reported Across Massachusetts
George Ames spends Christmas in Boston at a relative’s home while Eden Pierce visits from Boston. O W Titus family and Harvey Titus travel to Cambridge during the holidays. Francis Gladys and Hugh Hodgen visit relatives in Braintree as Rev F K Brown occupies the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ Ames
Boston
George
Eden Pierce
Harry West
Ladies Social Circle Plans Afternoon Meeting
The Ladies Social Circle of the Universalist church will meet at Mrs. Jonathan Fletcher on Thursday at 2 o clock. They will host a copper in the vestry January 9 followed by an entertainment. A Christmas tree event saw children distribute presents from a well laden tree with Senta appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Universalist Church
Jonathan Fletcher
Senta
Congregational Church Week Schedule Announced
Friday night pre service prep for Sunday worship at 10 30 with Lord’s supper and new members reception. Evening prayer at 7 00, Christian Endeavor at 5 00 led by Miss Elizabeth. Ladies Social Circle meets at Mrs Mann’s home on School Lane Thursday January 9 at 8 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Elizabeth
Burglary Gains Access and Loot in Tattered Garb
A burglar entered a residence, stole valuables, then changed into a neat suit found there. He fled with the jewelry tucked away, eluding capture as searches intensified. The incident underscores caution for homeowners and ongoing police inquiries.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nason Sts
Maynard
Cadillac
Congregational Church
Travers
Chas. Morris
Rochester
N. Y
Detroit
Howard K. Tuttle
Ponce Se Turkey
Aden
New York
N. J. Cole
Christie
Ayer
Joseph Allen
Sanbornton
Roy L. Duren
Maxwell’ Jackson
Olin Lawrence
Shelburne Falls
Christian
Egg Trust
Lancaster
Exchange Hall
Green
Alfred Flint
Charles Heath
Ham
W. H. Lawrence
Lynn
Charles F. ¥. Campbell
Pittsburg
Mary Ogden Dranga
Amena A. Dranga
Hiram ‘Livermore
Jesse
New York City
Christie’s
the Store of Quality Main Street
Universalist Church Notes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!