Acton Notes Highlight Local Happenings and Personal Moves
South Acton brief items cover Helen Warren teaching in Littleton and visits by Mrs. Will Fletcher from Alberta, plus local travels of Da C D Bates Fitchburg and Rev Mr Peebles. Community events include King’s Daughters meeting, drama successes, insurance agents, and church officer elections with 16 candle light costs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Warren
Littleton
Will Fletcher
Alberta
C. D. Bates
Fitchburg
Acton
Henry Woton
Everett
Universalist church events postponed and upcoming suppers
The Ladies Circle supper and social at the Universalist church is postponed to Tuesday evening January 23. Preparations are under way for the annual men’s supper on February 22. Sunday school library books should be brought in next Sunday.
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The
Universalist Church
Universalist Sunday School
Sudbury Notes and Local Arrivals Reported
Joseph Rafuse began service in Florida on January 6. Mrs. Glazier of Newton visited relatives J. B. Hunt family. Ella W. Hadley travels in New Hampshire for several weeks. Schools close for two weeks due to measles. A girls gym class led by Miss Grace Hulbert starts weekly at Memorial chapel in South Sudbury.
Nash Resigns as Assistant Attorney General In West Acton
F H Nash resigned as Assistant Attorney General and has been secured by Butler Ames to handle the legal end of the Insurance bill to be introduced in the House at Washington. Nash is well known in West Acton, having spent his early life there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Nash
Butler Ames
House of Representatives
Washington
Mr. Nash
West Acton
Joint Installation by Isaac Davis post and Women's Relief Corps
Isaac Davis post and Women's Relief Corps No. 62 held a joint installation on Wednesday evening January 10. Old Concord Post 180 of Concord provided guests with Bowker acting as installing officer and Maker as O D. Officers installed included Commander L. D. Wilson and others, followed by W R C installations led by Mrs. Josephine L. Dupee. A social collation concluded a very enjoyable evening.
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Isaac Davis
Women’s Relief Corps
Old Concord
Concord
Bowker
Maker
O. D
L. D. Wilson
A. Guilford
C. O. BE. Preston
D. H. Hall
G. B. Parker
F. R. Knowlton
D. Fred Norris
G. C. Holbrook
Josephine L. Dupee
F. B. Wetherbee
Susie A. Hall
J. M. Fletcher
Mary J
Joint Installation Of Acton And Winona Lodges In New Hall
Acton lodge 203 and Winona Rebekah lodge held a joint installation Monday evening January 15 in the new Odd Fellows hall. D. D. G. M. Adelbert Messer and suite installed the subordinate and Rebekah officers. Officers named include Frank Z. Taylor as N G and Mary J. Lawrence as N G for the Rebekahs, with numerous V Gs and secretaries listed. A banquet followed the ceremony and both groups praised the well conducted event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lodge
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
D. D. G. M. Adelbert Messer
Concord Junction
Mary J. Wheeler
Ayer
Rebekah Lodge
Frank Z. Taylor
Frank Bulette
M. J. Handley
C. H. Mead
C. J
Wm. Kelley
C. Holton
Chas. Woodbury
D. Crane
G. B. Parker
L. Richardeon
Albert Perkins
A. EB. Lawrence
W. B. Holt
G. Ja
West Acton Local Want Ads Lead with Cigar Shop Notice
Wanted ten girls in the cigar shop at West Acton. Apply to F. R. Knowlton. Twenty five tong of good hay for sale cheap. Apply to F. R. Knowlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
F. R. Knowlton
Local Notes and Upcoming Auctions in Concord Junction Area
Acton Centre reports residents visiting and hosting guests from Cambridge Woburn Newton and Concord. Otis H Forbush advertises a large household goods sale January 26 1906 at 10 am to settle the Mary A Hayward estate with silverware bed clothing and wood items. A Carlisle cattle sale for William Clark is set for January 29 at 1 pm with posters to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Concord Junction
Otis H. Forbush
Derby St
Mass
Mary A. Hayward
Carlisle
William Clark
Acton Town Seeks Nests Of Brown Tail Moths
Town of Acton requests citizens with knowledge of neglected estates or brown tail and gypsy moth nests to report to the local superintendent. The Board of Selectmen ordered on November 1, 1905. Chas J Williams Tree Warden and Local Superintendent East Acton Massachusetts.
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Acton
Board of Selectmen
Chas. J. Williams
East Acton
Mass
Advertising and Wealth: Girard on Business Truths
A historical reflection quotes Stephen Girard praising advertising as the key to business success and wealth, and notes that an honest tale travels fastest, illustrating 19th century marketing wisdom.
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Stephen Girard
Sanitation Drive Shapes Panama Canal Project
The Panama Canal project hinges on disease prevention to cut costs and delays. Surgeon William Gorgas led sweeping sanitation across the isthmus, reducing yellow fever risk and improving health to near American city levels.
Funeral Held for L Willis Bean in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
The funeral for L Willis Bean took place at his home on Matastu 2.20 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. Loren B. Macdonald of the Unitarian church. Burial was private in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Concord Golf Club held its annual meeting in the lower town hall Monday night electing Grafton St Abbott as president Alfred G Rolfe as vice president Frank Moore as treasurer Fred A Tower as secretary and John M Eaton George S Keyes joining the executive committee. A vote of thanks was given to Frank Moore for his treasurer service source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Willis Bean
Matastu
Loren B. Macdonald
Unitarian Church
Sleepy Hollow
Concord Golf Club
Lower Town Hall
Grafton St. L
Installation of Concord council officers in Monument Hall
District Deputy Supreme Knight James T. Whalen and Cambridge officials installed Concord council officers for the year at Monument Hall. Grand Knight Michael J. Dee outlined plans, a turkey banquet followed, and speakers from state and local offices praised the order's work in Massachusetts.
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Monument Hall
James T. Whalen
Cambridge
Concord Council
Michael J. Dee
James P. Campbell
Matthew B. Harrington
Michael McHugh
Edward F. Lougalin
J. Murray Appleby
James P. Finan
David G. Sheehan
Daniel Ryan
James Supple
Charlestown
Massachusetts
Wm. J. O'Brien
Boston
Edward J. Moriarty
Fr. Moriarty
Councord Council
Mortimer E. Twoomey
Evening Address and Train Departure Close Event
Attendees listened closely to words of advice before the visit ends to permit guests to catch the 11 52 train after Fr Twomey concluded the evening’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Twomey
Grange Oversight Aims to Link Grange and Rural Schools
Rural Granges should supervise local schools by appointing members to visit and report on condition, with suggestions. Special joint programs for teachers and pupils are recommended, including music and readings. The note cites West Virginia officials and praise for Grange musical talent as part of improved rural education efforts.
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Grange
Sach
Michigan
America
Towip
Muate
Singing Between Sleep and Meals Quietly
A fragment notes someone sings almost as when indoors, between intervals of sleeping and eating, capturing a moment of quiet domestic sound.
Marlboro Local Notes Reflect Visits and Events
Thomas Dacey buys hack horses. Lena Casey visits Natick. Mary Labossiere, Shawmut Ave., visits Cambridge. Cora Marshall Beaffix visits friends in town. Michael McGrath travels to Halifax. High School basketball set for Cochituate Saturday. Dalrymple studies at Flynn's college. Clarisse Noel visits Holyoke with Ida Gariepy. Ulyses Brigham recovering from illness. Brigham couple welcome daughter born Monday. Arthur Brigham travels to Montana for weeks. Middlesex factory depts run until nine at night. Annie Madden and Nellie Carney visit Boston. Measles reported in Holyoke and Downey families. Juliette Yean conducts services for First Spiritualist. John Mellveen notified of grandmother Hannah Robblee’s death at 94 in Passaic. C A Egan installed Hudson council K of C officers. Marlboro council members present. Lucy Mullin, Western Union operator, recovering to enjoy outdoor air. Bridget Callahan’s brick residence struck by pistol bullet injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarisse Noel
Holyoke
Ida Gariepy
Ulyses
W. M. Brigham
Charles H. Niles
Arthur A. Brigham
Lakkeside Ave
Montana
Middlesex Factory
Florence
Annie Madden
Carney
Boston
Alfred Yates
Lynn
J. M. Gleason
Charles F. Holyoke
Maple St
D. C. Downey
Fairmount St
Juliette Yean
Leominster
Lucy Mullin
Western Union
Ace
Bridget Callahan
John St
Kiage Advo
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South Acton
Luther Piper
Wiliam Corcoran
G. P. Morgan
Winthrop
Frank Lothrop
Philadelphia
Ed. Hall
Phoenix Mutual Insurance Co
Hartford
Jackman
Dorchester
Joseph Evans
Barbara
A. L. Faxon
Awdea
N. Y
Ruby Atwood
New Hampshire
Fitzgerald
Valley Farm Dramatic Co
Len Willard
Piano Stool Company
Pine Tree
Dan. Cavanaugh
Maynard
Shirley
J. Cushing
Faulkner Mills
John Lee
George Brayman
Mr. Miles
Peebles
Harding Bent
Gabriel Delania
A. Merriam
King’s Daughters
W. L. French
C. EB. Stearns
A. Christie
H. BE. Clough
A. Zeigler
L. C. Flagg
Dr. Christie
Mr. French
Flagg
W. H. Warren
J. D. Christie
Universalist Notes
Sudbury
Joseph Rafuse
Florida
Mariani & Co
Paris
Dry Goods' Chronicle
Acton Centre
Lewis Tuttle
Watertown
C. G. Dole of
Miss Minnie Gamble
Woburn
Mollie Taylor
Newton
O. D. Wood
Old Acre
Hazel Holder
California State
Panama
Panama Canal
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Cuba
Hercules
William (. Gorgas
United States Army
Canal Commission
Charles E. Magoon
Davis
Gorgas
Alabama
University of the South
Bellevue Medical Colege
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Medical Service
Army
Gor@as
Colon
Go.e
W. C. Gorgas
J. F. Gannon
Clothier
Nason Street
Grange and School
M. V. Brown
West Virginia
State Grange
State Board of Agriculture
Dawson
Humphrey, McCulloch
Jackson
Witness
Ite
Marlboro
Thomas Dacey
Lena Casey
Natick
Frank Dewey
Mary Labossiere
Shawmut Ave
Cora Marshall Beaffix
Michael McGrath
Elm Sr
Halifax
N. 8
Cochituate
Charles Dalrymple
Flynn's Business College
C. A. Egan
Hudson Council
Knights of Columbus
Marlboro Council
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