Local News Highlights from South Sudbury and Nearby Areas
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stone of Boston visited relatives in the area on Sunday. George J. Raymond and Miss Lillian Raymond were at Woodstock farm over the Sabbath. Goodnow library added many new books. W. B. Miles ferried Hudson men to the A. J. Bacon place and delivered workers to Hurlburt-Rogers Machine Co. lathes shipped to Monotowac Wisconsin Canton Ohio and overseas to Brussels and London. Wadsworth school delayed by heavy snow. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gardner received a costly wedding present. Maynard shop activity noted at Christie’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Raymond
Lillian Raymond
Woodstock Farm
Goodnow Library
Hurlburt-Rogers Machine Co
Monotowac
Wis
Canton
Ohio
Brussels
London
Fred Gardner
Maynard
Christie's
Punctuation Rules And Practical Quips From Old Texts
Collection of old quips on punctuation gaining wisdom about manners and profit. Prose snippets mention commas semicolons and paragraphs, plus reflections on virtue and human nature. Includes a short sale notice for a Franklin automobile and an offer from Yo Yo Beverage Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Automobile
Yo Yo Beverage Co
South
Sudbury
Mass
Frigid Thirty-Three Below In Littleton Ice Harvestes Begin
A Littleton report notes Fifteen degrees below zero in the frigid district Saturday morning. Ice harvesting started with 13 to 14 inch thickness as Boston Dairy Co and Daniel Gage Co prepare massive ice houses. The Congregational church hosts its annual business meeting after lunch. several local residents engage in social visits and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Frank H. Hill
South Portland
Congregational
George Brown
Hartwell & Hosmer
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Brown
Carrie Gilman Edwards
C. F. Johnson
Milford
N. H
Mi’ ‘Ord Weaman
Boston Dairy Co
Daniel Gage Co
Dairy Co
Browning
O. J. Fairfield
Florence Wilcox
Mary Brown
Andrea del Sarto
Fra Lippo Lippi
The
Guardian Angel
Annie Smith
Eulalie Fairfield
Katherine Kimball
Evelyn Kimball
Olive Flagg
Bedford Highlights and Winter Tweaks in Bedford News
Measles reports rise to fifteen over two weeks prompting health vigilance. Bedford sees strong sleighing with many straw rides while frozen pipes and coal shrinkage spark complaints. C W Blake Co. promotes cold weather medicines and Mrs Farrington leads local printing move. Hawthorne chapter officers installed at Concord Junction. Snowfall tests town temps with record lows. Airedale dogs praised as townspeople note its virtues. Bedford Civic Club opens new clubhouse with George R Blinn speaking on a summer Dolomites trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnara
Christie's
Board of Health
Benj. F. Mills
Bedford Safety Razor Co
Bedford
C. W. Blake Co
Has. C. Farrington
Farrington
Cominy
Bedford Civic Club
Katherine W. Farrington
Hannah E. Pfeiffer
Hawthorne Chapter
O. E
Concord Junction
Lexington
Boston
Ord
J. W
A. Davis
Staples Mills
East Ledford
Henry Thayer & Co
Cambridgeport
Mass
Charles W. Blake Co
L. H. Halladay
Bess
Bedford Civic Project Reaches Milestone
After three years since the building committee began, one year since the first subscription and two months after work started, the Bedford civic project reaches a milestone with work proceeding at 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Civic
Seventh Annual New England Fox Hunters Meet Opens in Bedford
The Seventh Annual New England Fox Hunters Club meet began Monday at Bedford House with the daybreak horn calling up 150 to 200 hunters. Officials and members from multiple states gathered as the club extended invitations to fellow sportsmen. a license law requiring firearms possession is noted. Dogs may ride on Middlesex lines cars courtesy of management. Lost grey fur robe between South Billerica and No Lexington car barn. reward offered by W. Young of Bedford Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Fox Hunters’ Club
Bedford House
Middlesex
Boston
Lexington
Boston St. Ry
A. M. Tucker
J. W. Jackson
Belchertown
T. M. Gallagher
Newton
L. O. Dennison
Waltham
H. A. Clark
Sec
W. B. Stone
Treas
R. D. Perry
Brunswick
J. E. Cobb
E. L. Walling
Providence
R. I
P. A. Dowd
Worcester
L. B. Tilton
Exeter
N. H
South Billerica
No. Lexington Car Barn
Sg. W. Young
Bedford Centre
One Issue Gone in Custom Frill Skirt Discovery
A Milwaukee Journal item notes a federal investigator found 30 pockets in a two woman skirt and urges women to hold their tongues about equal rights with men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Milwaukee Journal
Milk as Fire Extinguisher Proved Effective
A historical note states milk extinguishes flames from petroleum by forming an emulsion with the oil, unlike water which merely spreads the fire. The observation highlights milk’s potential as a fire suppressor in early testing.
Miss Ruth Grant Hosts and Local Notes Reach Forward
Miss Ruth Grant was guest of Miss Ruth Allen. Mrs. Frank Connors returned home from New York. Mrs. R. Fankhauser came back from Providence. The light department replaced old poles on Commonwealth Ave. with new ones. The next Womans club meeting on Jan 19 will feature a mu scale under Mrs. Walter S. Leland. A cold wave brought slight comfort as the mercury stayed just above last Fourth of July levels. Interest grows in Concord lodge Royal Arcanum with one initiation and new applications. more members expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Grant
Ruth Allen
Frank Connors
New York
R. Fankhauser
Providence
R. I
Municipal Light Department
Commonwelth Ave
Mub
Walter S. Leland
Mercury
Concord Lodge
Royal Arcanum
Former L Lived Here A Boston Post Cupping Sparks Local Interest
A Boston Post item recalls Ruth M Brett of Malden marrying Jesse G Zim at St Augustine Florida. Brett, daughter of George and Mrs Brett of Baldwin Ave, left for the South with vocal teacher Madame Philip of Boston two months ago. They wed with Eunice Maun as maid of honor and Gard Oliver as best man and plan to reside in St Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Brett
Boston
Marge
Ruth M. Brett
Maln
Jesse G. Zim
St. Augustine
George Brett
Baldwin
Alden
Madame Philip
Zimere
Eunice Maun
Gard Oliver
Augustine
Union Church Sunday Services Invite
Sunday morning worship followed by a lecture in the evening on The Heart of the Cumber lands illustrated with the con. The nearly invitation extends to all in the community to attend and join in worship.
Concord News Chronicle Local Items and Social Notes
Miss Gladys Cook recovering from a severe cold in Concord. A leap year dance planned in Carlisle. Lester Tompkins judged at a Fitchburg poultry show. Frank Foss wiring Carlisle buildings for electricity with M. Keyes doing the work. A sleighing party chaperoned by Mrs. Philip Davis. Grangers from Concord to Lexington for Pomona session. Concord range literary committee met at Miss Violaous home. Junior high sleighing party postponed due to Monday storm. Frank Foss awarded blue ribbons for poultry show in Boston. Party of 14 friends of Misses Smith and Lillian Williams enjoyed a sleighing party. After Lexing ton trip the group visited the Williams home for tea. Women’s Parish Association meeting at First Parish House with Miss Eleanor Martin speaking. Tea served by Mrs. Russell Robb. George Clarke had an electric car accident on Main street with milk scattered along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Fiske
Lowell
A. Bande
Boston
Albert Ledgard
Marlboro
Ina
Elizabeth Scully
Rockville
Conn
George Witherell
Leon Clark
Elizabeth
Fitchburg
Ellen Sullivan
John Friel
Forest Mt. Hope
N. Y
Mary Kelley
Evelyn Mason
Alonzo Mason
Louis Sullivan
West Acton
Epworth Teague
Methodist Church
Wayside Inn
Frank Foss
Carlisle
M. Keyes
Philip Davis
Lexington
Pomona
Concord ‘Range
Violaous
Boson
Misses Smith
Lillian Williams
Williams
Monty
Woman's Parish Association
Woman’s
Eleanor Martin
Russell Robb
George Clarke
Main St
Walden St
Raymond
Tuttle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Stone
Hudson
A. J
Wadsworth School
Jewell Courty Monitor
Kansas City Journal
Phillips Brooks
Emil
National Monthly
C. 8. Hunt
F.A. Taylor ,M. D
Pelermon
Eetarl
Orvicy
Public Library
Henry Gilroy
Moving Picture
Ouse
Holliston
George H. Gutteridge
Nason Street
Glenwood Ranges
B. F. Townsend
Nason and Main Streets
W. F. Litchfield Main St. Maynard
Milt
Jome
George R. Blinn
Aus Tin
Dolomites
N. E. Fox Hunters’ Club
White
Concord Telephone
Concord
Rence Ageur
Garace
P. W. White
Prop
Union Church
Gladys Cook
Lester Tompkins
John M. Keyes
Walden Stand
Walden
Hally
Commonwealth Ave
H. P. N. Dahl
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