South Acton local notes and social life in 1890s
Conductor Bowers on duty. Exterprise on sale at Cole's lunch room. Piano Stool factory closed for stock. Will Fletcher leaves railroad job. Mr Piper from Vermont replaces Gleason on T. J. & W. prison route. Tarbell recovers and resumes business. Local ice house filled with 13 inch ice. Evans couple welcome daughter born Dec 30. Italian boarding house opens at Hosmer house. Moroc co factory opens with former Kimball & Son workers. New year events and Royal Arcanum installation and Octo club formed. New officers listed and social games and refreshments noted. Public notices announce tools at Michael Hannon’s residence. Nelson J. Cole advertises shop offerings. question about warrant with a watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Fletcher
Mr. Piper
Vermont
Mr. Gleason
Acton Council
Royal Arcanum
Nelson J. Cole
G. W. Bowen
George W. Worster
Ary Bean
Henry Booker
L. A. Jones
Fred L. Whitcomb
South Acton
Hudson notes on Christmas visit and G A R hall plans
W C Hobbs of Boston recently convalescing spent Christmas with his brother Fred J Hobbs. A large growing society weighs GA R action on Memorial hall construction and their need for a spacious hall to support floor work. If not built soon the society would hire and Hudson expects a handsome block soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hobbs
Boston
Fred J. Hobbs
Grand Army
Memorial Hall
Hudson
Massachusetts Legislature Opens Its Great and General Court
The document describes the annual session of the Massachusetts Legislature. It notes the opening prayers, committee appointments, oath taking, and the election of presiding officers. Alfred S. Pinkerton and Henry D. Coolidge are named as senate leaders, with Edward A. McLaughlin and Rev. Waldr on as house officials. Governor Russell’s inauguration is set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. with about 1200 invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otion
Massachusetts
United States
Alfred S. Pinkerton
Senate
Henry D. Coolidge
Edmund Dowse
Edward A. McLaughlin
House
D. W. Waldron
Russell
New Export Law Sets Rail Goods Manifest Rules
Treasury circular requires filing accounts and manifests for goods exported by rail to foreign markets. Collectors must report exports to the Bureau of Statistics. Fines apply for shipments made without a manifest. Applies to land carriage exports via adjacent foreign territory, not intra country or transit through the U.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Treasury Department
Washington
Boston Custom House
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury
Massachusetts Court Sustains Dimock Alva Case Proceeding
In a United States Supreme Court ruling dated January 4, William K. Vanderbilt loses on all points in requests by Henry Morrison master of the sunken vessel Alva. Morrison sought to restrain a Massachusetts district court from continuing proceedings for Dimock owners and to reinstate a New York suit dismissed due to the Massachusetts action. The Court held the Massachusetts court acted properly and retained jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willian K. Vanderbilt
United States Supreme Court
Henry Morrison
Vache Alva
Massachusetts District Court
Henry F. Dimock
United States District Court For
New York
Morrison
Dimock
Last Jr
Massachusetts Court
New York Court
Boston to Get Union Station for All Rail Divisions
Boston plans a new great railroad depot to serve the northern and eastern railroads. When finished, the union station will handle passenger traffic from the southern eastern and western divisions of the Boston and Maine railroad from one depot. The building will lie entirely south of Causeway street, eliminating grade crossings for departures from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston and Maine Railroad
Causeway Street
Mrs Judkin's Dog Boston Woman Held Without Bail
Mrs Judkins appeared in Roxbury municipal court after arrest impressing no questions to the judge. Judge Bolster ordered the plea not guilty and held her without bail for the grand jury. No friends were present in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thompson Missing Man Feared Dead in New York Search
Thomas Leonard reports a fruitless New York search for his nephew John Thompson who disappeared after starting toward Bridgeport for a Christmas Eve marriage to Nellie Hanley. Leonard fears a fatal or accidental death as Thompson, a Coxsackie resident, has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Bridgeport
Will contest over Gould relative’s estate in Connecticut
Fairfield January 4. An attempt to break the will of Etta Osborne, a relative of Jay Gould, was made by nearby relatives who said the document ignored nearer relatives. The queer will was sustained and the estate valued at $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Fairfield
Conn
Etta Osborne
Jay Gould
Mayor asks for Police Chief Gardiner's resignation
NEW BrEprorp Mass January 4. Mayor Brock sent a letter to Chief Gardiner requesting his resignation and awaits a reply. If no response is received today, the mayor said he would take steps to remove the chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New BrEprorp
Mass
Brock
Gardiner
Fairchild Appeal From Sister's Will Settled Out of Court
Charles N. Fairchild's appeal from the will of his sister Miss Mary A. Fairchild was settled out of court yesterday. The terms of settlement were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Charles N. Fairchild
Miss
Mary A. Fairchild
Objectionable Press Access Policy Reversed in Newport
Police chief Read announces reporters will be admitted to Newport city police station again as the city government changes. The shift ends prior restrictions and restores press access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Read
Lamont on the slate for postmaster general
Cleveland reportedly offers Daniel S. Lamont the postmaster general post with cabinet potential. Lamont, a former newspaper man and private secretary, would take over the post at about 15000 dollars annually, replacing his current role as general manager of Allied street railway lines in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ais
New York
Daniel S. Lamont
United States
Lamont
Navy
Daniel 8. Lamont
Post Office Department
Allied Street Railway Lines
Whitney
Indoor bicycle records fall at Milwaukee Exposition
Six indoor bicycle records were broken at the Milwaukee Exposition yesterday. Bailard lowered the half mile mark to 1 43, Johnston broke the mile record at 2 26, Rhodes set five mile bests at 13 05 and added new marks for two, three and four miles, with mile splits of 2 35, 5 10, 7 44, 10 24, and 18 05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Jai
Exposition Hai
Bailard
Johns
Johnston
W. A Rhodes
Rhodes
Ghost Sullivan Wins Dover to Bangor Walking Wager
Romeo Sullivan known as the Bangor ghost arrived in Bangor from Dover, New Hampshire after walking with a red wheelbarrow. He bet he could walk from Bangor to Dover and back before January 5 and completed the journey five days early. A crowd cheered his entry while he endured a bull chase, night pursuit, a mistaken burglary scare, and a farmer’s clubbed attempt to halt him. He wore a white corduroy suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghost
Sullivan
Dover
Bangor
Romeo
N. H
Vight
Abandoned at Sea Bear Creek Sinks in Atlantic
The Bear Creek sailing from Amsterdam to Philadelphia was abandoned in the Atlantic after tow-lines parted in heavy weather. The crew reached Queenstown aboard the Aeon from Galveston, with the Bear Creek left to sink.
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Bear Creek
Atlantic
Amsterdam
Philadelphia
Queenstown
Galveston
Aeon
Second Curtis murder trial delayed for jury selection
San Francisco January 4 The second attempt to begin the second trial of M. B. Curtis Samuel of Posen for the murder of Policeman Grant was postponed as the case came before Supreme Court Judge Trout for trial assignment. Jury selection is expected to take several days and the case adjourned to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
M. B. Curtis
Samuel
Posen
Grant
Trout
Supreme Court
Knights of Labor HQ to be sold at auction in Philadelphia
The Knights of Labor headquarters building in Philadelphia will be sold at auction on January 26. It is believed the headquarters will move to a western city. Opponents say the sale signals disintegration foretold by the Federation of Labor officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Heavy Clothing Failure
Drs Moinks Jan 4. Hirsch Bros proprietors of the Globe clothing house were attached for 24000. Other attachments have since been filed. Liabilities believed to be not less than 100000. Assets may not exceed 5100, consisting of a large stock of clothing.
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Drs Moinks
Hirsch Bros
Globe Clothing House
Policeman Convicted of Rape in Hampden Court
Northampton reporter says John T. McCarthy a Hampden park special policeman was convicted in the supreme court of rape of a 77 year old woman. His second wife sat with bowed head during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
John T. McCarthy
Hampden Park
Springfield
Supreme Court
Converse Succeeds Jewell at Torpedo Station
NewPort R I Jan 4 Commander G A Converse has relieved Commander F F Jewell of command of the torpedo station and Jewell has been ordered to special duty in the ordinance department at Washington.
Banks Granted Extended Corporate Existence to 1918
Extension of corporate existence granted to January 1918 for National Bank of Barre Vermont and Central National Bank of Boston among others. Authorities announce extensions in Washington on January 4.
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Washington
National Bank of
Barre
Central National Bank of Boston
Humorous Horseradish Sales Patter Attracts a Customer
A young grocery clerk on Cape Avenue extols a potent horseradish claiming it can pull a family carriage in 2 40. He boasts it is gentle yet strong, with a playful mock seriousness about ringbone and harness. A amused young lady samples the bottle and leaves to return with a halter.
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Egree
Central Park
Salvator
Building the Lord's House and Its People in Ezra
The lesson delves into Ezra chapter 3, detailing the reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem led by diverse helpers, the altar and burnt offerings, the Feast of Tabernacles, and freewill offerings. It contrasts the old temple with the coming church, urges active participation, and reflects on patience, unity, and future glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Pentecost
Tievel
Christ
Jesus
John iv
John x
Israel
Egypt
Zidon
Tyre
Cyrus
Persia
House of the Lord
Lebanon
House of God
David
Temple
God
Bethlehem
Zion
Ezek. ix
Sam
Babylon
Ultra Fine Wire Wound Through Diamond Die For Ocean Cables
A New York woman holds a monopoly on diamond dies used to draw ultra fine wire 1500th of an inch thick. The wire passes through a wearless diamond hole and is spirally wound with a silk layer .0015 inch thick. It serves in ocean cable reception equipment and galvanometer testing of insulation.
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New York
A Waste of Money in Theatrical Salaries
A New York Tribune anecdote recalls two countrymen debating actors on a train. They deride star pay, citing a supposed $200 weekly salary and the costly cast of characters as a “wicked waste of money.”
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New York
Dol—Lars
Char— Ac—Ters
Char—Ac— Ters
New York Tribune
Economy Is Wealth and Confessions Across the Page
In a clipped Epoch exchange Amy E concedes affection to Jack Puffer while noting financial strain. He jokes about quitting smoking as a playful counterpoint to the idea of supporting a wife amid said monetary concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Jack
Jack Puffer
Noted Couple Ties Knot in Quiet London Moment
In London gossip, George and Edie are revealed as newly married, with friends remarking how his attention shifts post wedding. The exchange hints at public curiosity about their relationship dynamic following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Edie
London
Judy
Marriages and a Marlboro Death in Early 1893
In Hudson on January 1 1893 at Mr San born O Howe's on Pope Street by Geo H Perkins Geo W Wilbur and Margaret A Batchelder both of Lynn Massachusetts. In Marlboro on January 2 1893 Mrs Martha widow of Israel Aldrich aged 71 years 11 months.
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Hudson
Jan
Mr. Sanborn O. Howe
Pope Street
Geo. H. Perkins
Margaret A. Batchelder
Lynn
Mass
Marlboro
Elizabeth
Benjamin A. Hart
Martha
Israel Aldrich
Catalog of Ladies Goods and Linens for Sale
Advertisement listing Ladies Fine Kid Gloves Handkerchiefs stamped Linens Fancy Stationery Perfumes Blankets Comforters Table Linen Flame J Ginghams Prints offered for purchase with varied textiles and accessories.
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Penne 'Pini Sakacsithons
Bowers
Cole
E. Tarbell
Joseph Evans
Hosmer House
Walter Hayward
Morocco
Kimball & Son
Haverhill
Bert Smith
East Acton
Legislature
Sta Kuling
Dimotri-Alva
Curtis
National Bank
Regent Street
Wilberforce
Mrs. A
Beadle
Bumble
Marm
D. M. Stearns
D. F. Callahan
J. M. Saalfrank
A. C. Russell
Maynard
Whidden, Seaver & Co., Ito
Weehington St
Boston, Mass
Alfo
N. S. Daniels
Express Office
Main Street
Concord, Mass
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Elbridge Robbins
A¢ton
Iaid
Mary E. Robins
Holden
Biidge
Acton Enterprise
Anth
Poe
Acton
George M. Brooks
Esquire
Perannws
H Folsom
Beowvves EE Attorney
Court Street
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