West Acton Notices of Family, Weddings, and Deaths
The West Acton column records a funeral for Mrs. Govan aged 18 with a large gathering and Mt Hope burial, a Dec 31 marriage of Miss Mabel Mead to Henry Russell of Maynard with ceremony at West Acton, and gifts from Harriman's laundry. It also notes a card of thanks from the Cosurn family, a lost cameo pin in Litttfield’s hall, and local notices about dancing lessons, boot repairs, a free portrait offer, and shoe displays at Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irbee Graham
Roe
Agies
Mire
Govan
J. D. Coburn
F. P. Wood
Mt. Hope
W. L. Mead
West Acton
Mabel Viola Mead
Henry H. Russell
Maynard
W. R. Buxton
South Acton
Harriman’ S
Mr. Russell
Mrs. Russell
Earl Littlefield
Eva Idelle Mead
Littefield’s
QO. W. Mead
W. Acton
Mass
H. A. Littlefield
Littlefield
T. J. Fitzsimmons
J. Carter
H.a.littlefield
Mystery of the Deep Sinks Wildflower Tanker
The British tank steamer Wildflower captained by Stone well sailing from Philadelphia December 11 to Rouen France with 1 174 285 gallons of crude oil valued at 59653 and crew of 80 is believed to have blown up or foundered at sea all crew believed lost with no further word since departure from the Delaware Breakwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wildflower
Stonewell
Rouen
France
Delaware Breakwater
Birdjik Slaughter Sends Turkish Telegram
The Turkish legation reports from the Sublime Porte dated January 7 that the Birdjik Armenian incident was of very serious importance. Order has been restored, thirty-one Mussulmans and Armenians were killed and 50 wounded, with no disorders elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sublime Porte
Birdjik
Heirs Contest Estate After Alleged Undue Influence
In Nashua New Hampshire on January 8 heirs of J W White won a jury trial over the estate valued at about three hundred thousand dollars. They accuse the widow of undue influence on a feeble minded husband to gain control of the property, and seek division of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
J. W. White
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Local Firms
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast aid for coughs, easing expectoration and reducing soreness and inflammation. It lists local distributors B F Joinson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and A Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.F. Joinson & Son
Maynard
C. H. Whitney
Concord
A. Littlefield
West Acton
Bargain Stock Sale With Tea Candy and Tobacco Offers
An old newspaper ad lists five pounds best 60c tea for 2 dollars and can goods at cost. Numerous stock at half price stacks. Christmas candy 5c per pound, other candy at same rate. Tobacco 7 and 8c a plug and cigars 3c each.
Last Week of Cut Prices at Bargain Store
Bargain store advertises final week of discounts with items priced at 10 and 12 cents. Shoppers urged to visit for sale on remaining stock.
Tremendous bargains in clothing and furnishings sale
Large stock offers men's suits from eight to eighteen dollars and overcoats up to twenty four. Youths and boys lines priced low with wide selection in furnishing goods, patterns, sewing machines, shoes, and furniture. Obituaries note Leander Haynes and local deaths, with funeral details in Sudbury and Maynard.
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New Tremont
Waverly
Bed Rock
Brussells
Roxbury Tapestry
Kensington
Lowell and Park
South Acton notes burdened by fire loss and town changes
South Acton reports a major fire at A Merriam Co lumber yard with about $2000 saved by volunteer firemen. Several families plan moves to Leominster and Yalesville while others stay. Royal Arcanum officers installed with solid finances. Church services and upcoming recitals cited. insurance settlements incomplete. Ice conditions and local social events add to a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Merriam & Co
Acton
Curtis Gave Good Share
Boston report shows the Republican Citizens' committee treasurer filed with the city clerk. The city campaign fund totaled 6715.41 dollars with Mayor Curtis contributing 4065.41 dollars. The fund was fully disbursed, newspapers receiving 4490 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Boston
Republican Citizens’ Committee
Nashua Police Commission Selection Confirmed
The Nashua police commissionership ended with Gov Bussell appointing Frank D. Cook to succeed Commissioner Anderson. The nomination was confirmed by the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorp
N. H
Nashua
Frank D. Cook
Bussel
Anderson
Weather forecast Almanac for New England states
Weather outlook notes fair in Maine with light coastal snow and warmer conditions with northeasterly winds. Vermont and New Hampshire: fair in the north, light snow in the south, warmer with northeasterly winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut: snow, warmer with northerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Instant Relief
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as providing instant relief for severe coughs and colds. It claims to act on the throat bronchial tubes and lungs and asserts reliable rapid relief from discomfort. Names B F Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C. H. Whitney
Concord
H. A. Littlefield
West Con
B. F. Johnson & Son
West Acton
Sunday School Lesson on Luke 1 40 59 Mary Verses
Readings discuss Jesus at twelve in Jerusalem and His early awareness of being about His Father’s business. The piece muses on Mary and Joseph’s anxiety, Jesus’ understanding of Scripture, and the theme of humble subjection to divine plans, foreseeing 18 years of Nazareth life.
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Harrison G. Fay
J. G. Miller
Paris Hill Academy
South Paris
Sudbury
F. W. Putnam
Peabody
Harvard University
Commonwealth
Martin W. Goodnow
Panama Park
Florida
Goodnow
Methodist Church
Hus
Mr Stearns
John vi
Jerusalem
Holy City
Jesus
Joseph
Mary
Nazareth
John the Baptist
John
Philip
Heavenly Father
Samuel
David
Dante
Abe
Ezek
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Y Hall
Grant Dwinell
Miss Hattle Marshall
Medford
Charlestown
Rebekahs
Russell—Mead
Mas J. D. Cosurn
Mystery of the Deep
West Acton, Mass
Chase & Sanborn
Dwinnell, Wright & Co
Petty Johns
Teaver Ib
Ali
ORD
Dehiti
Leander Haynes
North Sudbury
Brooks Street
Ceme
Tery
Haynes
Selectman
T. F. Newton
the Universalist Church
Maple Street
Irene Taylor
Acton Street
School Street
W. F. Dusseault
Matthew xi
Riverside Hall
Mildred A. Rogers
W. Warren
Miss Sawyer
Mr. Hanks
Leominster
Ed Woodard
Ed. Quimby
Yalesville
Conn
Mr. Welch
Lowell
Fred Lawrence
D. G. R.george Hart
Acton Council
Royal Arcanum
Ayer Savings Bank
Geo. W. Worster
James McGreen
Geo. L. Noyes
Henry Booker
Theron F. Newton
Treas
Wm. F. Stevens
L. H. Jones
A. P. Bean
John W. Bixby
A J. Fletcher
Congregational Church
Gideon
Three Hundred
W. S. Warren
W. R.buxton
C. E
First Universalist Church
Wm. F. Dusseault
Tuttle, Jones
Wetherbee
South
Mase
Cook
the Weather Forecast
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