Land Court notice to railroads and owners in Acton
Massachusetts Land Court cites Boston and Maine Railroad Fitchburg Railroad and property owners Barker Mullen and Campbell to appear Jan 20 1908 to show cause why a petition to register two Acton land parcels totaling about 16.37 acres should not be granted. The notice warns that failure to appear will result in default and a decree against contest.
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Boston and Maine Railroad
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Boston
Suffolk
Commonwealth
Edwin ¥. Barker
Acton
William B. Mullen
Belmont
Middlesex
Francis F. Campbell
Sophia BE. Campbell
London
England
Mullen
Edwin F. Barker
Fitchburg Railroad ‘Company
Acton Center
Sard Court
Leonard
A. Jones
Clarence C. Smith
Local Notes From Marlboro and Vicinity
Marlboro residents report a variety of movements and events. Stephen O Donnell works in Bates factory Webster Miss Grace Croft visits Radcliffe College in town over Sunday John Wade travels to Raymond Fla to work as a barber Louis Gelinas returns to St Andrews College Manchester N H William Hogan takes a job in a London Ontario shoe factory E F Howe visits Ashland to see a sick brother Young Delaney defeats Young Connelly in two rounds at Lawrence Miss Mary Kirby returns from New York Bertron Turner resumes residence on Lincoln St in finishing room work at S H Howe main factory W D Lacouture of White Star laundry installs body ironing machine on Lincoln St Misses Callahan McKenzie and Mae Wallace plan to work at electric lamp factory in Central Falls Jos St Onge called back to Whitman by death of his mother Mrs Joshua Fortier Ferdinand Grenier joins F J Kedian in Charlestown after 15 years at M Larke’s store Boston Art Club exhibition tickets obtained from N Aldrich for Jan 4 to Feb 1 C G Duhamel elected medical examiner for St Jean Baptist society Hudson and Notre Dame Ladies Auxiliary Amy Pratt ill at East Bridgewater sanatorium Pratts visit daughter Joseph Desautels of St Hyacinthe P Q guest of A Beauregard in Haverhill
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John
Toole
Stephen O'Donnell
Bates
Webster
Grace Croft
Radcliffe College
John’ Wade
Roymond
Fla
Louis Gelinas
St. Andra’s College
Manchester
N. HB
E. F. Howe
Ashland
Delaney
Young Connelly
Lawrence
Mary Kirby
West Main St
New York
John Curran
Walpole
Unitarian Ladies’ ‘Charitable Society
Preston Hall
Bertron Turner
Lincoln St
S. H. Howe
W. ‘D. Lacouture
White’ Star ‘Laundry
Fig Establishment
Sarah Callahan
Florence McKenzie
Mae Wallace
Central Falls
Jos. St. Onge
Whitman
Joshua Fortier
Ferdinand Grenier
M. Larke
F. J. Kedian
Charlestown
N. Aldrich
Boston Art Club
C. G. Duhamel
St. Jean Baptist Society of
Hudson
Ladies’ Auxiliary Council
Notre Dame
Amy’ Pratt
Benjamin Pratt
N. Y
Degree Ceremonies Draw Fraternal Visitors Across Cities
Visiting Masons traveled from Boston Worcester Providence Fitchburg Natick South Framingham Waltham East Weymouth Hudson Webster Spencer Concord Troy N Y Ayer Milford Leominster to attend the ceremony. District Deputy Edward H. Gallagher of Boston and Dr Carl A Egan conferred the degrees. The elders praised the officers for their impressive work and a lunch followed in the K of C rooms.
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Boston
Worcester
Providence
Fitchburg
Natick
South Framingham
Waltham
East Weymouth
Hudson
Webster, Spencer
Concord
Troy
N. Y
Ayer
Milford
Leominster
Edward H. Gallagher
Carl A. Egan
K. of C
Mizpah Chapter Installs Eastern Star Officers
Mizpah chapter O E S installs new officers led by Mrs. George R Hall with past grand officers from Massachusetts assisting. Matron Mrs. Z T Leonard unable to attend. installation to occur later. A turkey supper preceded the ceremony praised by attendees.
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George R. Hall
Mizpah
Rirs
Grand Chapter Co
Webster L. Bagley
Emma L Simonds
Albert H. Gleason
Z. T. Leonard
E.F. Simpson
Leslie M. Frye
Josephine M. Leonard
Clifton F. Whitney
Florence E. Proctor
Hattie M. Manning
Emily ¥. Balmer
M. Louise Barthelmes
Louise J. Hart
Nellie H. Frye
Bertha L. Russell
Mary L. Wilder
Adah
Evelyn F. Hall
Ruth
Ida M. Bean
Esther
Mary F. Gleason
Martha
Alice M. Rugg
Electa
Alice L. Whitney
Bessie M. Keith
Albert H. Perry
Dies from Shock Sylvester B Bruce 81
Sylvester B Bruce died Friday afternoon from a long standing shock. He was 81 years old and resided in Marlboro for about 30 years after moving from Feltonville. A house painter by trade, he later worked as a contractor on notable city sidings. Survived by son Albert E Bruce and daughter Mrs Lyman Wheeler. His wife died two years ago.
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Sylvester B. Bruce
Sylvester,’B. Bruce
Marlboro
Feltonville
Hudson
Albert E. Bruce
Lyman Wheeler
Harrison
Malden Wakefield boundary survey sparks eligibility question
Final boundary survey between Malden and Wakefield shows alderman Frank J. Sherman, elected amid controversy, would be eligible for a Wakefield position but not in Malden.
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Malden
Wakefield
Frank J. Sherman
Lost in Speculations Sargeant Hypothecated Bank Funds
A bank receiver reveals that Frederick E. B. Sargeant the late Jewelers National Bank of North Attleboro cashier hypothecated funds diverted deposits and had brokerages accounts. The $20 000 bond was paid to the receiver and the bank’s finances are under investigation.
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Bargeant
Sargeant
Boston
Robbers Hold Up Reputed Priest in Haverhill
In Haverhill Massachusetts on January 15 two unknown men visited the home of Rev. H Bocher an aged retired priest and after asking the way to a country road robbed him at gun point taking his money. They also robbed his companion and fled before police arrived.
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Haverhill
Mass
H. Bocher
Bocher
Weavers Union Debates Shorter Workday in New Bedford
At a New Bedford meeting the Weavers' union referred the shorter workday proposal to the executive committee and argued for curtailment in local mills. Carders voted to record support for reduced hours. In Boston Dane Smith Co suspends on the Stock Exchange amid market bearish talk.
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New Bedford
Mass
Weavers’ Union
Stock Exchange
Boston
Dane, Smith & Co
Chester L. Café
Dexter M. Smith
Fire Devours Boston Factory and Stable
A South Boston roofing and asphalt flooring factory and stable owned by W. and Murtfeldt burned last night. Twelve horses several wagons and a quantity of hay were destroyed. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars. Fire believed caused by crossed electric light wires.
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Boston
W. &. Murtfeldt
Hartzell in Jail for Wife Murder in Wilmera ing
George B Hartzell, 22, jailed in Wilmera ing suburb, charged with murdering his 16 year old wife who reportedly killed herself. Mother Mrs William Casey says Hartzell confessed firing the fatal shot during a fit of passion. Roosevelt says Cuba transfer to elected government should occur by February 1 1909.
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Bennington
Alfred Mahan
Ethel Mahan
Alred Sayer
Chia
Pittsburg
George B. Hartzell
Wilmeraing
Will m Casey
Hartzell
Havana Students Head to Washington Over Cuban Examinations
A university student committee leaves Havana for Washington to appeal to President Roosevelt against Governor Magoon's decree on examinations and registration of ungraduated tamacsists.
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Havana
Washington
Roosevelt
Magoon
No Mention of Hughes Candidacy at Kings County GOP Meeting
At last night's Kings County Republican committee gathering no reference to Governor Hughes running for the Republican presidential nomination was made. It was suggested that resolutions endorsing him might be offered.
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Hughes
New York
Kings County
Republican Committee
Fire damages El Oro area. town not destroyed
Mexico City reports a fire in El Oro damaged several buildings with losses estimated at 50 000 dollars. Authorities deny rumors that the town itself was destroyed.
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Mexico City
el! Oro
Brer Pinckney Explains Psalm Fifty Seventh Verse
In a Punxsutawney parish tale from Harper’s Weekly the Rev. Jasper Napoleon Pinckney quips that David was a busy man who rose early to work. He reads a misheard text about pear tree and harp then humorously explains how he and fellow sinners must wake early to begin their day.
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Jasper Napoleon Pinckney
Punxsutawney Parish
Epaminondas. Johnson
Brer Pinckney
Br’er Pinckney
Harper’s Weekly
Dramatic Interruption During Society Drama
Justi hugs a beautiful girl when a foolish stranger steps forward to deliver epigrams. He explains his position and asks permission to speak, while the couple play along, embracing the spotlight as the audience smiles at the, scene.
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Justi
Puck
Sheriff Away For Week As Watch Factory Winds Up
In the county courthouse a visitor asks for the sheriff but is told he is out and not expected back for at least a week while a watch factory’s affairs are being wound up under his supervision. The exchange appears in Harper’s Weekly.
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Harper’s Weekly
Theatre invitation from Mr Magley to Miss Stout
In a light exchange Miss Vera Stout questions seating at a theater while Mr Magley assures her the seats are secured and expresses pleasure at her company. The tone is playful and social, reflecting a casual courtship moment.
Substitute Jiu Jitsu Treatise Appeals as Home Happiness
A librarian offers a compact treatise on jiu jitsu as a substitute for the out of print work The Art of Being Happy at Home. The exchange captures a humorous exchange between a customer and staff.
Barber and pugilist clash noted in Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record remarks on a barber and a pugilist capable of delivering an uppercut, highlighting a potential rinkside or street confrontation. Details remain scant, but the note frames a sharp encounter or rivalry between the two figures.
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Philadelphia
Local rail line blamed for yard congestion and street closure
Leominster businessmen question the N Y N H and H railroad for not delivering a promised larger freight yard after the town voted to discontinue 640 feet of Whitney street. The street is now used by the railroad and a coal company, not by a bigger yard. Fitchburg previews Happy Moments moving picture and vaudeville venture by United Amusement Co as Crocker Hall lease is taken for remodeling and lighting.
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Leominster
N. Y
Whitney St
Lancester St
Fitchburg
United Amusement Co
Crocker Hall
Mendon Lakes Ice Dealers Brace for Higher Next Season
Lake Nipmuc remains unfrozen this winter prompting ice Wealers in the area to fear would be higher charges for the coming season.
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Mendon
Nipmuc
Athol's Year 1907 Marks Bold Growth and Investment
Athol records show 1907 as its busiest year with new buildings and improvements totaling 212,362 dollars. The year’s construction activity highlights rapid local development and economic expansion.
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ATHOL
Mrs Charles Page 94 Still Town's Oldest Resident
Mrs Charles Page aged 94 remains the town's oldest resident, continuing to hold the honor in Lunenburg.
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Lunenburg
Charles Page
Reverend lamay condemns ten cent dances at church
Rev. A. A. Lamay of St. Mary’s church denounces cheap dances as the dance of the devil during services. He spoke against ten cent dances, saying there are no words strong enough to condemn them.
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Spencer
A. A. Lamay
St. Mary’s Church
North Brookfield overs opens at eight hour schedule
The overs all factory of J. A. White & Co. reopened Monday operating on an eight hour schedule.
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North Brookfield
J. A. White & Co
Southbridge Webster to Get Full Day Electric Power Soon
Southbridge and Webster will form an electric power system. Work to install poles between the towns is in progress. When finished, Southbridge will have power 23 hours daily, instead of 4 PM to 10 PM.
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Southbridge
Webster
Formio
Two men confront noise at Leicester exchange
Roy M. Smith central night operator and Alvin L. Grout awoke Sunday night to a rattle at the door. Grout armed with a revolver and club waited for burglars, only to learn the sounds came from something not human, suggesting a neighborhood mischief.
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Leicester
Roy M. Smith
Alvin L. Grout
Grout
Smith
Trate
Gardner Hall brothers serve in multiple police posts
Gardner Highwind caused two fire alarm circuit failures Sunday. Frank E Ball, formerly of Gardner, was appointed to Springfield police. The Hall brothers hold police roles in St Louis New Britain CT Gardner and work as local officers.
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Gardner
Highwind
Frank E. Ball
Springfield
John F. Hall
St. Louis
Walter EB. Hall
New Britain Ct
William P. Hall
Venison Feast Draws Largest Sunday Crowd Yet
Commissioner John H. Luman reports record attendance as venison from a doe killed by an electric car drew crowds on Sunday. The animal was hung to ripen for a few days before being sliced for consumption.
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Palmer
John H. Luman
Fish and Game Commissioners
East Brookfield Box Car Derailment Delays B and A Line
A box car derailment at East Brookfield tied the Boston and Albany line in knots for three hours causing train delays. The incident provided another justification for ongoing schedule slippage.
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East Brookfield
Everett Milkman Fined For Substandard Milk and Bottle Violations
Samuel D. Allen of Everett, a milkman, was fined 38 dollars for delivering milk below standard quality and unlawfully using registered milk bottles. He paid 25 dollars for the substandard milk and 13 dollars for bottle violations, at 50 cents per bottle.
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Everett
Samuel D. Allen
Milford Quarries Face Wage Demands From Unions
Milford quarrymen, derrickmen, and engineers demand wage increases effective April 1. Quarries have shown no activity for months, with workers seeking 80 cents per hour for quarrymen, higher weekly pay for engineers, and three-cent hourly boosts for derrickmen. Clinton townsfolk debate proposed town hall use for theatricals as moving pictures boom profits rise for exhibitors.
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Milford
John A. O’saea
Boston
Western comb buyers optimistic on Leominster orders
Western comb buyers visiting Leominster for the first time say the worst of the financial panic is over and that orders are beginning to flow in. The comb manufacturers see signs of activity and smile at the improved outlook.
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Leominster
Dennison Manufacturing Praised By Savings Bank
South Framingham reports the savings bank commissioners complimenting Dennison Manufacturing on its thorough business principles. The system includes weekly department visits by a collector after paymaster rounds, with subscriptions pooled into general funds and deposited at two percent interest. Subscribers with $50 or more may let funds stay as a personal account.
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South Framingham
Savings Bank
Dennison Manufacturing “Co
Worcester St Patrick Day Parade Planned by Irish Societies
Worcester Irish societies announce a St Patrick's Day celebration on Tuesday March 17 featuring an afternoon parade as the main event.
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Worcester
Sterling Post Officers Installed Amid Low Membership
At the installation of officers of Major J. A. Pratt post Saturday it was found that barely enough to fill the offices are now in membership. Sterling in the war of the rebellion sent 175 men to the front.
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Sterling
J. A. Pratt
Medford Gorman's summer theatre destroyed by fire
A fire leveled Gorman's summer theatre in Medford Monday night. The 2,000 seat venue was described as a handsome structure before the blaze.
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Medford
Four grocers fined for adulterated cider sales
In Maldein four grocers were each fined $25 after a trial that found the cider sold in good faith. Judge Sweetser ruled that the law requires fines for selling adulterated cider. In South Sudbury the Sudbury Brass band plans a minstrel show on January 30 with posters to follow.
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Maldein
Mallen
Sweetser
South Sudbury
Sudbury Brass Band
Leominster Conductor Fired for Allowing Passengers to Exit On Moving Cars
Michael M. Carley, longtime Fitchburg and Leominster street railway conductor, was told to quit after allowing people to get off moving cars. He recalls a conductor who could enforce that order as a wonder, noting no prior complaints in 13 years. Those who know him say he is too good a man to be away from a job long.
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Leominster
Michael M. Carley
Nickles
Fitchburg & Leominster Street Railway
Carley
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Concord, Maynard
Black Sox
Maynard Store
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
William Hogan
Ont
Gallagher
Egan
Marlboro Council
DR. C. A
East Brooknett
Marc
Duncanson
First Baptist Meeting House
Tarbell
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Society
Wiltch
Say Mahan
Congress
Cuba
P. W. White
Concord, Mass
Vicinity News
Clinton
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