Local Notes and Society Events from West Acton
June 1 1899 local notices list residents traveling to New York Staten Island and Illinois. Charitable groups hold meetings with officers elected and installed. Universalist society supper January 25 with musical entertainment. W R C and G A R posts hold joint installation with speeches and accultation in G A R hall.
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The
Universalist Society of
West Acton
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Susie Hall
Mary Burroughs
Harriet C. Hart
Carrie Charlton
Public and Private Mourning for Rep Nelson Dingley
Maine honors late Congressman Nelson Dingley with state and local mourning. Funeral services at Pine Street Congregational Church Lewiston begun at 10 am with notable attendance led by Governor Powers and a congressional delegation. Eulogy praises Dingley’s character, faith, and public service, ending with prayer and benediction as the body is laid to rest in Oak Hall cemetery Auburn.
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Lewiston
Maine
Nelson Dingley
Pine Street Congregational
Dingley
Oak Hall
Auburn
Ty Dignitaries Inc
Hale
Houtelle
Govenor Powers
Senate
Clason
House
Stetson
Portland
Rockland
Edward N. Dingley
Mr. Howe
Christ
Jesus Christ
Redeemer
Brother Beliaved
O¢, Chamberlain, Connor
Robie
Larrabee
Savage
Supreme Court
Winslow
Augusta
Bates College
Androscoggin Bar
Grand Army
Pe Sebo
Washington
Acton Local Pulse: Repairs, plans and church events
South Acton notes report F C Hayward installing a Winchester heater, Bowen plans a mill water system and railroad bridge talks advance. Congregational church supper, Buxton sermon on the refinement of sin, and new powder mill progress are recorded along with resident moves and town farm care.
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Congregational Church
W.R
Masquerade Ball Postponed to January 27 at Acton Centre
A masquerade ball planned for January 10 at Acton Centre has been postponed to January 27. James McGreen advertises made to order clothing and cleaning services at moderate prices. Miss Tuttle's millinery room offers silk ribbons and sewing supplies at promotional rates.
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Acton Centre
James McGreen
Miss Tuttle
Acton Centre Silver Wedding Recalled After 25 Years
Herbert F. Robbins and wife welcomed a daughter last week and all are doing well. A large family gathering of about 50 people marked the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Taylor on Monday evening with refreshments and good cheer, as friends hoped for a golden anniversary.
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Austin Lawrence
J E. Richardson
N. Hi
J. M. Charlton
Staten Island
N. Y
Harry Rodway
Burroughs
Chas. Twitchell
Creamery Company
Illinois
Utah
Miss Burke
Grammar School
Martha Hosmer
South Acton
Rink
Mr. Morey
Acton
D. A. Morris
A. Merriam and Co
Clinton
Herbert F. Robbins
M. EK
Taylor
Harry the Valet sentenced for Dowager Duchess theft
Johnson Valias Harry a renowned jewelry thief was sentenced to seven years penal servitude after arrest in London on November 28 with Lippmann. The pair possessed a large quantity of jewelry stolen from the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland on an October train between Paris and Calais.
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London
Johnson
Valias
Harry
Europe
Lippmann
Duchess of Sutherland
Paris
Calais
Diversity of Opinion on Modern Authors and Prize Tales
In New York a January review notes postholiday dullness in book trade with few standout titles. War themed works surge, readers show varied taste, and critics doubt universal consensus on best books. The piece discusses mature heroines in fiction, prize story growth, and cites Anna May Wilson as a promising Canadian schoolteacher turned author after winning a $1,000 prize.
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New York
Spain
M. de Vogue
Walter Scott
Mohammed
David C. Cook
Chicago
Elgin
Ills
Anna May Wilson
Johnny
Papa McSwatters
Syracuse Herald
Local ads highlight flour delivery and footwear deals
Acton event postponed to January prompts Advert: White Frost Flour at 4.50 per barrel cash delivered home. H A Littlefield features premium China ware offers with every pound, 45c per lb. Also promotes box calf waterproof shoes and leather footwear in assorted styles.
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Acton
H. A. Littlefield
Justin
Congress
Family Pung Item Sparks Local Trade Rumor
Fragmentary report notes a family pung involving a travers runner a grower's pungy and two second hand sleighs near GoA Conant at a blueine factory with unclear details and no official statement.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
TFIOS
Parker
Maynard
Littlefield’s
D. Holmes
Ayer
M. FE
Jennie Bb. Harris
Nellie Norris
Nancie Chaffin
Martha M. Allen
Walpole
G. A. R. Post
W. R. CO
G. A.R
Congressman Dingley
House of God
Republic
Slowe
Cleveland
Concord Savings Bank
F. C. Hayward
A. Park
Winchester
W. F. Dusseault
Frank Harris
Tuttle
Jones & Wetherbee
A. L. Murphy
Malden
Fletcher’s Corner
G. V. Bowen
Rawtoo Bros
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