Maynard News and Notes A Busy Week of Local Happenings
Several townsfolk are listed on the sick list including John Weaving Alonzo Mason George Hooper and Mrs W H Mason. The Assabet bank held a quarterly fees meeting and the stock taking at the mill occurred Saturday. Attendees include Miss Margaret Maury Mrs Lawton Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor and many local residents with church events and socials noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weaving
Alonzo Mason
George Hooper
James Ross
Lawrence
Assabet Mills
W. H. Mason
Daniel Connors
Marlboro
Henry Crossley
Fitchburg
Thomas Maguire
Dorchester
Fred Lawford
Milford
Assabet Bank
Margaret Maury
High Rollers
H. J. Dwinell
Etta Briggs
Wil Academy
Lawton
B. A. Harris
Sam
Benjamin Harris
Wely
Julius Loewe
J. Bodfish
Joseph Carr
Acton St
Carl Gilmore
T. F. Parker
Irving Carr
Cambridge
Sadie Jones
James Kelley
Worcester
John Winkley
Waltham
Edward McManus
Markboro
Fred Carlton
Harold Spaulding
Bedford
F. A. Rich
George Irish
Alex Leachman
John Korel
Irish
Sarah von Beaman
Baltimore
B. Nee
High St
Congregational Church
Ellis Cook
Elmer
Stottsville
N. Y
Robert W. Carter
St. George’s Church
The Grand Propelling Power of Commerce Narrative
A fragmentary paragraph notes a man who sought a remnant of cloth to repair clothing and mentions earnings of about 000 per annum. The text promotes using this paper to move goods and reach buyers, highlighting regular consulting of our column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Mataja
International Quarterly
Misinformed Poor Case Triggers Local Aid Visit
Last Thursday the overseers reported Tilly Haynes living on the old Puffer Place in distress. A Friday clash over jurisdiction led to aid workers visiting the site where Haynes appeared well and declined hospitality. A photograph of the person needing help will be required in future reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilly Haynes
Puffer Place
Stow Board
Mercy
Old Folks' Dance Draws South Acton Crowd
Attendees from local households included Mr and Mrs Amory Maynard Mr and Mrs Luke Brooks Mr and Mrs Thomas Hillis Mr and Mrs Brooks Reed Dr and Mrs Daniel Goodenow H L Carter Mrs Charles Hodges George O'Brien L Everett Wilson William Lawler Michael Sexton P H DeLee Joseph V Gately Richard Murphy James Ledgard Nicholas Whalen Frank Smith and Misses Kathryn Coughlin Alice and Agnes Mahoney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Amory Maynard
Luke
Nicholas Whalen
Frank Smith
Kathryn Coughlin
Alice
Agnes Mahoney
Local dealers report record holiday trade surge
After balancing their books Jan 1, many dealers say the holiday trade was the best in years. General verdicts point to a larger than expected volume, with several prominent merchants claiming it was the best they have ever seen.
Assabet Institution for Savings Holds Jan. 7 Meeting
Notice from Maynard Massachusetts dated December 30 1904 announces the quarterly meeting of the trustees at the Banking Rooms Maynard on Saturday January 7 1905 at 730 pm for business transactions Per order President Howard A Wilson Clerk. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain Pain Balm praised by W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania as an effective remedy for rheumatism available at Johnsons Pharmacy H J Dwinell Maynard.
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Maynard
Mass
The
Assabet Institution For Savings
Howard A. Wilson
W. H. Howard
Husband
Pennsylvania
Johnson's Pharmacy
H. J. Dwinell
Water meters shift town water bills and behavior
A new meter system sent the first batch of bills this week and exposed wasteful use. About half the homes are metered and if the rest match the pattern, receipts will rise while consumption falls. Landlords may push tenants hard over high charges like a $50 six month bill. The American Woolen Co. may bear the heaviest impact. the registrar faces opposition but bills must be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirror Lake
Ues
American Woolen Co
Local basketball teams urged to host a charity rivalry
Town sports interest pushes for a planned series between two local basketball teams. Both clubs are strong, and a match-up is viewed as a money maker. Neither side has initiated talks, and a rumored Christmas game with the I. H. team was denied by Maynard manager Mahoney. He says no overtures have been made and promises readiness if contact occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
I. H
Maynard
Mahoney
Girls Friendly Society Sale and Evening Entertainment
The Girls Friendly Society of the Episcopal church held a well attended sale and evening program Saturday night. The entertainment featured a piano duet by Elizabeth Crab tree and Gertrude Shaw a two act drama with Florence Silloway Margaret Higgins Beatrice Wilson Lizzie Wilson Laura Jamieson Bessie Brooks Esther Bowers Mabel Bishop and Sara Shaw plus solos by Crab tree and Silloway and a reading by Sara Shaw. A successful apron sale followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl's Friendly Society of the Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Crabtree
Gertrude Shaw
Florence Silloway
Margaret Higgins
Beatrice Wilson
Lizzie Wilson
Laura Jamieson
Bessie Brooks
Esther Bowers
Mabel Bishop
Sara Shaw
Burlington man elected to science teacher post
Gay W. Felton of Burlington Vermont was elected to succeed Miss Angie Albee as science teacher at the high school. He was also chosen for a position in North Brookfield but opted for the other assignment, leaving the local committee to find a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay W. Felton
Burlington
Angie Albee
North Brookfield High Ee
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Labeled Harmless for Children
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is harmless and praises its effectiveness against colds and croup. It warns against medicating children with injurious substances and lists Johnson's Pharmacy H. J. Dwinell Maynard as suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Pharmacy
H. J. Dwinell
Maynard
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Michael Griffin
Central Market
Fred Taylor
Eliza Whitney
Alto
F. U. Rich
B. B. Lovett
Arthur Belanger
Board of Selectmen
Belanger
Pla
George Thane
Mainst
St. Bridget Temperance Society
Jame Hilferty
Hathaway
Waltham Baker
R. C
Bes
Shanahan
Catholic University At
Wington
M. Sweeney
Fr. Shanahan
St. Bridget’s Church
Hilferty
Chamberlain
J. R. Cullman
Potterville
Mich
Johnso Pharmacy
Charlies McGill
Billerica
James McGill
Elmer Clark
Mary Flood
W. F. Lawford
John Wall
Edward Henderson
Jennie Naylor
Phillipstown
B. J. Coughlin
Charles Connors
Clinton
H. L. Carter
Hanover
N. H
Daniel Goodenow
May Owen
Loyal Assabet Lodge
M. A
Progressive Lodge
K. of P
BE. W. Meador
W. X. McCurda
Lisbon
Music Hall
Heagney & Wallace
M. E. Church
Junior League
Main St
Harry Carlton
Brooklyn
John A. Crowe
Woman's ‘Club
Rhine” Iy
Lucy BE
Allen
Glenfest
Imatra
J. Bridget Temperance Society
Thomas Co. C
Frank EB. Emery
V. C
Woolerschied
Lee Donate
Herbert Moore
A. G. Fairbanks
W. Bradley
W. V. Meron
J. P. Murphy
Nell Jacobsen
Waldo
Chaptrustee
Frank BE. Emery
Stom
Finnish Temperance Society
Mattie Garfield
Newburg, N. Y
Mrs. M. H. Garfield
James R. Bent
Assa‘bet Council
R. A
Warren Ball
Daughters of the Revolution
Michigan
George Rogers
Mill
New Concord
Combination
Woman's Club
Howard A. Wilsom
Annie W. Burke
John Loman
Emma Moynihan
C. H. Ryan
Sudbury
Marynard Sports
Maynard. Mass
P. H. Delee
Nason St
S. J. Ross
Reet Waltham
Silvio
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