Concord Republicans Honor Longtime Town Committee Chief
A testimonial banquet honored Charles W. Prescott, retiring after seven years as chairman of the Concord Republican town committee. Speakers praised his leadership and the party’s record, with a large gathering at the Colonial and a repast prepared by Rand.
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Charles W. Prescott
Concord
Republican Town Committee
Prescott
Rand
William C. Bass
Richard F. Barrett
Barrett
Republican Party
Charles Prescott
Massachusetts
Harvey Wheeler
Oldcard
Funeral of Fire Alarm Chief Herbert Whitney Held
The funeral for F. Herbert Whitney, former superintendent of the fire alarm system, was held at his home 5 Howe street. Fire department members attended in a body and the service was conducted by Rev. R. D. Van Tassel at Maplewood cemetery chapel.
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Herbert F. Whitney
F. Herbert Whitney
Maplewood Cemetery
Howe Et
Whitney
R. D. van Tassel
Girl Wins Doll Guess at Mrs Folsom s Millinery
The doll contest closed at Mrs Folsom s millinery store Monday. The prize doll named Myra went to Miss Barbara Allen Mechanicst who correctly guessed the doll s name before the prize ceremony.
Mayor Mildon appoints Cyprien Simoneau license commissioner
Mayor Mildon appoints Cyprien Simoneau license commissioner on Saturday as promised the day before. Simoneau received many congratulations on the appointment, viewed by supporters as a new year's gift and a signal of policy direction.
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Mildon
Cyprien Simoneau
Simoneau
Fragmented OCR Note on Advertising Policy Debate
A partial, garbled OCR fragment discusses stopping adver tions and timing. The readable bits reference a day and a plan to act, but specifics are unclear and no names or places are identifiable.
New Year's Day in Quaint Japan
A vivid overview of Japanese New Year customs and observances, from preparations and home makeovers in December to New Year games, gifts, and family gatherings. It notes the shift to January 1 as the national New Year since 1878, the customary surmimonos cards, and festive street life with kites and ceremonies.
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Japan
America
Port Arthur Capitulation Yields 20000 Russians to Japan
Port Arthur fortress transfers to Japanese control under capitulation terms. About 20,000 Russian prisoners will march out and be sent to Japan while officers gain liberty if they pledge not to fight again. Article details cover forts ships arms and transfer plans through January 8 with multiple conditions for personnel.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Japan
Nogi
Hostain
Antse Mountain
Port, Arthur
Sanitary Corps
Japanese ladies and girls in skillful street games
The text describes girls and women enjoying kite string cutting, battledoor and shuttlecock, and ball playing with inked faces. It notes rubber spheres bounced by Japanese ladies and acrobats performing stunts in yards during tours of the streets.
Wiping of the State and New Year’s Renewal
The article reflects on celebrating New Year’s as a reset across civilizations and ages, noting rituals of turning a new leaf, paying debts, and adopting resolutions. It mentions ancient Babylonian and Atlantis times, suggesting long-standing February observances tied to renewal.
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Babylon
Ture
Atlantis
Cigar Gift Recalled in Christmas Conversation
Mr Parkinson denies using tobacco as he references a cigar given by Julia for Christmas. The exchange centers on whether the cigar was consumed and who provided it.
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Mr. Parkinson
Julia
New Year Quit Attempt Sparks Rush to Make Up Time
A person who quit smoking on New Year’s Eve is now accelerating activities and experiences to compensate for the time lost to smoking. This shift reflects a momentum change and renewed urgency in daily routines.
Persian New Year Similar to Easter Traditions
The article notes New Year in Persia coincides with Easter style celebrations. It mentions sending fancy eggs as presents and likens the customs to Easter observances in the reader’s country.
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Persia
Tar Bucket Blaze at Davey Building
Contractor Thomas Hurley smelled smoke while tar roofing near the Davey building. A tar bucket boiled over igniting a small blaze fought by Mooney and assistants until fire crews arrived and extinguished the flames. Three reels of telephone cable were damaged and about 60 gallons of tar burned.
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Thomas P. Hurley
Davey
Thomas Mooney
Hurley
Box 35
Mooney
Death of F Herbert Whitney in Claremont New Hampshire
News from Marlboro reports the death of F Herbert Whitney in Claremont New Hampshire on Monday afternoon at 53. He lived in Marlboro many years and served as head of the local alarm system and ladder company. He leaves a wife and three daughters including Mrs. Herbert Eggleston.
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Marlboro
F Herbert Whitney
Claremont
N. H
Whitney
Herbert Eggleston
Mr. Whitney
Ladder Company
Alice
Mertie Whitney
B. C. Whitney
Church Officers Elect at Union Congregational Meeting
The Union Congregational church held its annual meeting at 3 pm Thursday with reports from officers and trustees. Elections named Rev. L. B. Goodrich as moderator F. L. Claflin as clerk W. A. Dudley as treasurer George H. Cuthbert as auditor C. F. Robinson as deacon Miss Sarah D. Witherbee as deaconess trustees C. F. Robinson E. D. Howe auxiliary trustees W. M. Warren C. B. Hager Sunday school superintendent 8. E. Simonds. The trustees noted 1000 in new sanitary equipment and about 1000 more given to benevolent purposes.
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Union Congregational Society
Union Congregational Church
L. B. Goodrich
F. L. Claflin
W. A. Dudley
George H. Cuthbert
C. F. Robinson
Sarah D. Witherbee
E. D. Howe
W. M. Warren
C. B. Hager
8. E. Simonds
City Marshal Recovers Stolen Horse for Wellesley Owner
City Marshal Mitchell recovered a horse stolen from Raymond Barber of Wellesley. Based on tips, he traced the animal to Berlin road barn owned by W. H. Nankervis and found the same horse. A young man had swapped horses and paid $10 in boot, and Mitchell expects to arrest the suspected thief.
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Mitchell
Wellesley
Raymond Barber
Marshal Mitchell
Marlboro
W. H. Nankervis
Berlin Road
People's Theatre Reopens Under New Worcester Manager
The Russell theatre is leased to J. G. Bond of Worcester and will be called the People’s theatre Charles Hoffman to manage. Three vaudeville performances will be presented daily.
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Russell
J. G. Bond
Worcester
Charles Hoffman
People’s Theatre
Dream story of attempted robbery on way home
Joseph Caderette recounts an attack near the Jefts shoe factory after 5 pm on Thursday. He says two men held him up and stole $68 after following him, and he now names suspects who will settle with him if he pursues the case. He alleges Town Clerk Stratton aided his return home.
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Joseph Caderette
Caredette
Daniel W. Stratton
Jefts
Caderette
Dr. Harriman
Treatman
Love
Miss Frankie Boynton Hosts Pleasant Evening Party
Miss Frankie Boynton of Washington hosted a small gathering at her home on Thursday evening. She sang several selections and games were played. refreshments followed and guests enjoyed a delightful time. Attending were Misses Lillian Wellman Hazel Wellman Bertha Needham Mamie Powers Maida Fairbrother Myrtie Bailey Mildred BrigTower Chas Carver Harry Nourse Harold Brown Chas Serpine and Mise
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Frankie Boynton
Washington Sr
Runaway Horse Escapes Injury After Wild Dash Down Main Street
A horse owned by Mi G. Tripp bolted a sleigh on Central Street Friday afternoon. The rider leapt free and escaped injury as the horse crashed through a lawn and barely avoided a glass window near the Davis estate before being stopped by Arthur Clark by G B Clark's grocery.
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Seon
Mi G. Tripp
Central St
Main St
B. A. Cowee
Davis
W. R. Coolidge
G. B. Clark
Arthur Clark
Lecture on Picturesque Ireland by Prof Ward at church
A large audience attended a talk at the church where Prof Ward spoke on Picturesque Ireland. He also displayed the McKinley ancestral home. A second lecture on The Nativity and the Parables of Christ is planned for next Sunday evening at the Baptist church.
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Ward
Ireland
McKinley's
Baptist Church
Christ
Arrests for Adultery Case Mentioned
Hugh Clark and Mrs. Kate Phillips were arrested Sunday morning after 9 by Officer Crossman on a warrant issued by Thomas Phillips. All involved reportedly drank Saturday night.
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Hugh Clark
Kate Phillips
Crossman
Thomas Phillips
Five Boys Escape Reform School Near Westboro
Officer Cross man was alerted to five boys who fled the Westboro reform school and headed toward Hudson via Northboro. He traced them to George Osgood farm and learned they aimed for Marlboro along Robin Hill road where two officers from the institution captured them.
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Crossman
Reform School
Westboro
Hudson
Northboro
George Osgood
Marlboro
Robin Hill
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Augustus W. Gorgas
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