Town Notes and Obituaries From Local Meeting to Auctions
Eotatu and Assembly in the hall tomorrow night. Miss Ruth Piper passed Sunday at her home. Mrs. A. F. Lawrence is sick at Maplest. Miss Helen Bradford is ill in Dorchester. The N B O P held their regular meeting Monday night. Miss Nellie Jones died Sunday at her Schoost home. Ray Peebles is sick with tonsillitis. Miss Mary Lathrop returned from Washington. Miss Carrie Shapley died Wednesday last week in Boston. Mr and Mrs Geo Higgins of Maldem staying with B H Jones. The men will host their annual supper in the Universalist vestry Feb 2 with extra turkey. Mrs Lucy Tuttle died Saturday morning. funeral Tuesday. burial at Stow. she was 88. vp Tewet School will meet Thursday evening at the Monuggent House at 7. Topics for C B E meeting Sunday: How to win souls, Jos 1:40-46 led by Miss Jennie Reed. Cattle auctions this month by Otis H Forbush: Thurs Jan 19 1905 at Scrow stock farm Concord Junction Mass at 1 pm 2 cows heifers and 1 bull. Sat Jan 21 at 1 pm South Acton for M Ennequess on George Conant farm near Parmenter crossing 20 cows and 1 bull. Mon Jan 23 at 1 pm N E Upham Newton St Weston 14 cows heifers and 1 bull. Posters on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Lawrence
Maplest
Helen Bradford
Dorchester
Nellie Jones
Schoost
Ray Peebles
Mary Lathrop
Washington
Carrie Shapley
Boston
Tewet School
Monuggent
C. BE
Jos
Jennie Reed
Otis H. Forbush
Scrow Stock Farm
Concord
Junction
Mass
Berry Place
South Acton
M. Ennequess
George Conant
Maynard
Parmenter Crossing
N. E. Upham
Newton St
Weston
Congregational Church Notes Plus Salvation Army Events
The L E C will meet in the chapel Thursday afternoon and women are asked to bring White work. The King's Daughters plan to meet with Miss Annie L Hicks Monday evening January 23. Captain Gibson of the Salvation Army is expected to address the Christian Endeavor society Sunday January 22 at 7 PM. An ER special collection for Salvation Army work will be taken at the service. The Ladies Auxiliary W E M will hold a regular business meeting Friday January 20 at 3 PM at Mrs George Keyes home. Sunday January 22 is Christian Endeavor day with a special responsive service in the morning. Friday January 13 officers and directors of the L E C enjoyed lunch with Mrs Peebles and planned upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pring
King’s Daughters
Annie L. Hicks
Capt. Gibson
Salvation Army
Christian Endeavor Society
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Geo. Keyes
Congregational Church
Maynard Chorus Rehearsals For Daniel Start Soon
Maynard chorus members plus the Acton chorus met January 16 under A Maynard for final rehearsals of Daniel. The next session is Friday January 20 at 7 30 in the Congregational chapel with the final rehearsal Tuesday January 24 at 7 30 p m in Cooperative hall. Members urged to attend and ladies to wear white or light dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Daniel
Acton
A. Maynard
Congregational Chapel
Cooperative Hall
Local boot and shoe repair offered at table prices
Widespread notice reads Ward Wiarness boot and shoe repair advertised at table prices by C H Clark in local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
C. H .Clark
Acton Centre Village Notices and Local Gossip
John Downey keeps two Angora guinea pigs. Arthur Morse reports Ellsworth Houghton’s horses died last week. Mrs E A Phalen hosted a friend. Post office letters include Miss Annie Caswell and H Peasley. Mrs John Davis, lately ill, is improving. Local residents attended the Lyceum at Concord Junction Monday. Mr and Mrs O D Wood return to town to live with F P Wood this winter. Next rehearsal of the district...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Downey
Arthur Morse
Ellsworth Houghton
E. A. Phalen
Annie Caswell
H. Peasley
John Davis
Lyceum
Concord Junction
O. D. Wood
F. P. Wood
West Acton Notices and Upcoming Events
F R Knowlton was ill last week with a severe cold. Mr and Mrs Richard Davis of Marlboro visited Alfred Davis. Wm Teele was ill early this week needing Dr Tasker. A 11 pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs George Barker. Mass Women’s Relief Corps convention set for Feb 14–15 at Peoples Church Boston. Woman’s club met Jan 16 discussing Russian literature and poetry with readings. Ladies’ Benevolent Society elected officers on Jan 12. Dancers prepare for South Acton dancing school party Jan 26 with Prof Lovett and Heagney Wallace Orchestra in Clinton. Tickets distributed at class this Thursday. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Knowlton
Richard Davis
Marlboro
Alfred Davis
Wm. Teele
Tasker
Weo. Barker
Mass. Women's Relief Corps
Peoples Church
Boston
Woman's Club
Isabelle H. Hall
Jennie A. Littlefield
Lilla Dudley
Laura A. Brown
Albertie M. Mead
The
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
J.B. Richardson
Hattie A. Davis
Harriet P. Hart
D.H. Hall
Wm. Kelley
G. B. Parker
South Acton
Prof. Lovett
Heagney & Wallace
Clinton
Installing Ceremonies at G A R Hall and W R C
A joint installation was conducted January 11 at the G A R hall by D H Hall with Joh Dupee as officer of the day. New officers include Lucius Wilson and Mrs Kate Sawyer leading the post and W R C respectively. A social followed and Marlboro school history edition is planned by Times Publishing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Davis
G. A. R. Hall
D. H. Hall
Joh. Dupee
Lucius Wilson
V. C
A. Guilford
O. EB. Preston
D.H. Hall
F. Norris
O.G
Calvin Holbrook
G. B. Parker
C. H. Holton
F. R. Knowlton
W.R. C
Maria W
Dept. Pres
Kate W. Sawyer
V. P
Olive E. Howe
J. M. Fletcher
Ellen A. Holbrook
H. P. Hart
Mary C. Stevens
Mary J. Lawrence
Mary I. Richardson
Nancy 8
Chaffin
Julia R. Baldwin
Susie A.hall
Fannie Parker
Gertrude Webster
Catherine Green
Fannie E. Wetherbee
Sara R. Richardson
Katie Richardson
Going
the Times Publishing Co
Marlboro
Annie Laurie Perry Dies in Marlboro at 36
Annie Laurie Perry wife of Charles H. Perry and daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Tilson died at home on Franklin Street Marlboro around 3 am Sunday aged 36 2 months 11 days after pneumonia and complications including phlebitis She was born in Northfield Vermont and lived in Marlboro since age two She leaves her husband four children two sisters and a brother with service and fraternal memberships noted in the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Charles H. Perry
Frank W. Tilson
Franklin St
Perry
Philebitus
Boom Committee Formed To Plan Banquet And Attract Industry
Mayor Henry Parsons heads a new boom committee appointed by the board of trade to organize the upcoming Banquet and to oversee efforts to secure new industries for the city. Members named include Winfield Temple F S Rock B F Brown J G Russell and C B Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Board of Trade
Henry Parsons
Winfield Temple
F. 8. Rock
B. F. Brown
J. G
C. B. Russell
Bid to Halt Brown Tail Moth Menace Galvanizes Officials
Farmers, fruit raisers and shade tree enthusiasts seek urgent action against the brown tail moth. Senator H C Hunter aims to push statewide measures while Alderman Donahue insists on a concrete city response to curb the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hunter
Donahue
City lights first morning glow praised by workers
For the first time this winter the electric lights were turned on in the morning. Blessings were offered for Alder man McCarthy who introduced the measure to provide the illumination, and for Aldermen Richer Donahue Carter Grenon Whitney and Councilmen Whit ney who pushed it through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McCarthy
Richer and Donahue
Carter, Grenon and Whitney
Birthday Celebration at Westboro Residence
Everett Jennison of H. W. Eager Jewelry gave a birthday reception at his father George A Jenni son’s home in Westboro Friday evening. About 25 guests attended and many birthday gifts were given. An appetizing spread of refreshments was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Jennison
H. W. Eager
George A. Jennison
Westboro
Claim Agent Harris Resigns After Years of Service
Timothy J. Harris has resigned his position as claim agent, a role he held for several years with credit to himself and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy J. Harris
General Stoessel Defends Port Arthur Surrender
Nagasaki correspondent reports Stoessel says New Year capitulation was a coincidence. He cites loss of 203 metre bill, fort falls, shellfire, scurvy, and Kondratenko’s death as driving factors. Officers largely chose captivity. Russians fear court martial and blame Alexieff for fortifications and retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nagasaki
Express Las
Stoessel
Kondratenko
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Chefoo
Russia
Genera Stoessel
Local Visitors and Home Improvements Highlight Marlboro Notes
Marlboro residents report visits by Miss Margaret Cavanaugh and Miss Ella O Connell from Boston on Sunday. Archille Cormier and Miss Antonia Cormier of Cochituate were also in town. Prime Gauthier installed a steam heater at West Main street residence. Gleason House interior work by E C Corbin. Carnegie Library painting contract awarded to J H Croft. Miss Lillian Mansmann operates hair dressing parlors linked to the central telephone exchange. Ring 146 4 bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azarie Gregoire
West
Rhode Dangerously
Margaret Cavanaugh
Ella O'Connell
Boston
Archille Cormier
Antonia’ ‘Cormier
Cochituate
Prime Gauthier
Mainst
Gleason House
E. C. Corbin
J. H. Croft
Carnegie Library
Hudson
Lillian Mansmann
Central Telephone Exchange
Falling Derrick Wounds Three Men at Commonwealth Docks
Three men were injured at the Commonwealth docks when a falling derrick struck, with Edward Hater likely to die from neck and back injuries and a broken left leg. Jam Keating suffered compound fractures of the left thigh and right ankle with broken ribs, and Raymond Torres endured fractures of the right leg and right ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Commonwealth Docks
Edward Hater
Jam
Keating
Raymond Torres
Secret Service Officer Arrests Suspect in Pittsburg
Captain Walsh of the secret service bureau arrested H. Souser in Pittsburg after a ten year pursuit. Souser was wanted in Minneapolis for impersonating a United States secret service officer to obtain credit on jewelry. He posted bail but forfeited the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Walsh
Secret Service Bureau
H. Souser
Minneapolis
United States Secret Service
Bank Run Hits Citizens Bank in Buffalo
A bank run began in Buffalo at the Citizens' bank after anonymous letters urged depositors to withdraw. President Black cited letters and brewer-related cash movements as triggers. Withdrawals during the day reached about $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bank
Buffalo
Citizens’ Bank
Black
Philippine holiday clash reaches cabinet protest
Secretary Taft presented a protest from Kim Java Stunts presiding elder of a Philippine church against the Philippine commission declaring December 8 a legal holiday for the Virgin of Antipolo. The cabinet refused to interfere with the commission’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Kim Java Stunts
T Church
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Antipolo
Rehearing Granted in Anarchistic Leanings Case at Ellis Island
Immigration authorities at Ellis Island granted a rehearing in the case of William who faces exclusion under the statute barring aliens with anarchistic leanings. The action follows the January hearing and centers on the interpretation of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellis Island
William
White Post Requested at Boston and Worcester Crossing
Public complaints reach The Enterprise about restoring a white post at the Boston and Worcester street railway crossing west of the old city hall site. Commuters say it is a key boarding point and cite that a stop once existed before being removed by railroad authorities. The public urges the road to reinstate the stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Office
Boston & Worcester Street Railway
Old City Hall
Obituary: Mrs. James Green Dies at Home in Marlboro
Mrs James Green died at her home 88 School street Sunday evening at 650 PM. A Marlboro resident for years she was highly regarded. Survived by husband three sons Eugene Matthew and James a brother P A Conway and two sisters Mrs Terrence OBrien and Mrs Katherine Gallagher of Water town. She was a member of the Married Ladies Sodality of the Immaculate Conception church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Green
School St
Marlboro
Eugene
Matthew
James
P. A. Conway
Terrence O’brien
Katherine Gallagher
Watertown
Married Ladies’ Sodality
the Immaculate Conception Church
Funeral of Infant Alvin Herbert Cook
The funeral for infant Alvin Herbert Cook, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert F Cook, was held at the parents home on East Main Street Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev L B Goodrich conducted the services and the body was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery. The tiny casket lay beneath lavish floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Herbert
Herbert F. Cook
East Main St
L. B. Goodrich
Maplewood
Birthday Party for 10-Year-Old Hostess Ruth Adams
Miss Ruth Adams, daughter of Councilman G Otis Adams, celebrated her tenth birthday at 40 Witherbee Street. The party featured prettily decorated interiors, children marching to table singing national hymns, games and a joyful after party. Ruth received many gifts as souvenirs of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
G. Otis Adams
Witherbee St
Marlboro School Per Pupil Cost Drops
Supt. J. A. Pitman reports Marlboro's cost per pupil for教育 purposes falls to 24.44 dollars this year from 25.58 dollars last year reflecting overall efficiency gains in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
J. A. Pitman
Marlboro
Applications for Warden and Matron of City Farm
Mr and Mrs F B Collins of Charlton applied for the posts of Warden and Mrs E C Williams who currently run the city almshouse. The Collins formerly headed Northampton poor farm. Terms for Warden and Mrs Williams do not end until April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Collins
Charlton
E. C. Williams
Collins
Northampton
Hudson Canton Installs New Officers After Election
Major Walter T. Redding and staff led by Acting Adjutant George J. Andrews and Alderman Willard Jeffs installed the newly elected officers of Hudson Canton 69 Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Redding
George J. Andrews
Ald de Camp Willard
Jeffs
Hudson Canton
Directors Dine Annual Bank Banquet at Hudson
The Hudson National Bank directors met after their Tuesday banquet at 1 P M at Hudson House. Every board member attended the event, the first time the full board was present at a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson National Bank
Hudson House
O'Co
Joseph Bradley
A. D. Gleason
B. M. Stowe
Henry Tower
William H. Brigham Savillian Arnold
L. D. Apsley
Herman Tower
J. 8. Welsh
George A. Tripp
James L. Harriman
J. D. Tyler
A. G. Haynes
T. F. Trow
John H. Robinson
George B. Cochran
N. G. Tripp
R. H. Hapgood
Caleb Brigham
Daniel Stratton
Warren T. Safford
Charles Wheeler
Bert Stratton
Student Vincent Kane Reports Fire at Rockland Academy
Vincent Kane of Water street, a student at Rockland Military Academy in West Lebanon, informs his parents that the three story brick academy was burned to the ground on Monday. The loss is about $25,000 with 40 students inside. all escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Kane
Water St
Rockland Military Academy
West Lebanon
N. H
Daniel Kane
Democratic Town Committee Organizes for 1905
The Democratic town committee met Thursday evening and organized for the year. Officers: Chairman William A. Pierson, Vice chairman John EB Walsh, Secretary William Smith O'Brien, Treasurer Edward A. Boudreau. Members include Joseph F. Lapine Fred Wa Trowbridge Robert C Burrington William J Curran and Charles Parker Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Town Committee
William A. Pierson
John EB. Walsh
William Smith O’brien
Edward A. Boudreau
Joseph F. Lapine
Fred Wa. ‘Trowbridge
Robert C. Burrington
William J. Curran
Charles Parker Tucker
Taylor-Walcott Couple Wed In Bolton Parsonage
Miss Etta Taylor of Pleasant sr and Myron L. Walcott of Bolton were married Thursday at 8 pm by Rev. G. B. Frost at the Congregational parsonage. The bride, well known and liked, will live with her husband in Bolton centre as they begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Taylor, Pleasant Sr
Myron L. Walcott
Bolton
G. B. Frost
Bolton Centre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vanderveer
Concord, Mass
Eotatu & Assembly
Geo. Higgins of
Malden
B. H. Jones
Universalist
Turkey
Lucy Tuttle
Stow
Congregational Church Notes
Acton Centre
West Acton
MARS
BORO
Annie L. Perry
Captain Walsh
Gomp'sint
Hollesy
City Farm
Hudson National
Bank
Academy
Town
Lebanon
Taylor—Walcott
P. H. Delee
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