Local Notes From Littleton And Marlboro
Miss Elizabeth McNiff spends the week in Marlboro while skating events occur on the mill pond. Mrs. Nellie Johnson visits friends in Winthrop Waltham and Needham. Edward P. Sheehan owns a new touring car and a large garage and recently bought a black stepper. The Loyal Nashobah lodge I O O F held a public installation in the town hall with many attendees and brief musical interludes. Miss Nellie McGovern, formerly of the town, visited Miss Katherine Neagle and plans private nursing work. The Lyceum event was postponed to January 19 due to the storm yet drew a good crowd for Rev. James E. Norcross lecture “People I have laughed with and things I have laughed at.” The funeral of John F. Dailey of Nashobah, died in New York, held in Lowell with bearers Peter Garrigan James Kelley William Sealy and David Desmond and burial in St Patrick’s cemetery. Rev Fr Callahan led the committal prayer at the grave. Floral offerings were many and beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Sheehan
Nashobah Lodge
Nellie McGovern
Katherine Neagle
James E. Norcross
D. D
Boston
John F. Dailey
John Dailey
Nashobah
Nel and Sons
New York
Peter Garrigan
James Kelley
William Sealy
David Desmond
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Lowell
Callahan
L N C Guest Night At Unitarian Vestry
The L N C observed guest night in the Unitarian vestry on Wednesday January 13. The decorated setting featured laurel ever green trees and pine cones. Guests were presented to President Mrs Alice J Prouty and officers, then the Back Log orchestra, Channing quartet of Boston and Mr Minot performed a musical program followed by refreshments and departures home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian
Alice J. Prouty
E. A. Cox
Channing Quartet
Boston
Minot
Orchester
Death of James Leo Bradley in Ayer
James Leo Bradley youngest son of Mr and Mrs Michael Bradley died after two weeks of illness from acute laryngitis. Funeral services were held Thursday with burial in St Marys cemetery Ayer. Flowers came from schoolmates teachers Mr Bradleys associates at Avery Chemical works relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leo
Michael Bradley
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Ayer
Bradley
Avery Chemical Works
Maynard News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Maynard figures show residents ill and workers in mills. Peter Kivlehan joins spinning department as twelve degree cold grips town. Local visits include Miss Margaret Coughlin of Acton and Miss Lena Sheridan, with social ties to Roslindale families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Coughlin
Acton
Lena Sheridan
Alley Bowling Scores Highlight Local Matches
News of the Alleys reports West Acton defeating Littleton on Monday night in all three strings with a total score advantage. West Acton edged South Acton by 37 pins Friday, and on Wednesday Matrimonial Victims were beaten by the Single Men, with tallies shown for each team and series totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
West Acton
South Acton
Nasan St
West Aicton
South
Arthur Bariteau
Bedford notes on residents and local events
Bedford and surrounding area residents are mentioned with visits and recoveries. Updates include Bedford native BEDFORD E A Skelton now in Somerville, Abram English Brown slowly recovering at home, and Elmer Forbes' church talk on social service in Bedford. Also noted are local fox hunt activity, a sleet‑storm ice spectacle, and property changes involving the Elijah Bacon estate and the Laws family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Forbes
Department of Social Service
Unitarian Church
Bedford
Patrick H Murray Celebrates 82nd Birthday
Patrick H Murray of Spring road marks his 82nd birthday on February 2 Candlemas day. He expects to receive a gold headed case from neighbors he has supplied with water from his well. Murray, a longtime resident and active farmer, is noted for his physical and mental vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick H. Murray
Spring Road
Enterprise
Mr. Murray
Fox attack on hunter during New England meet at Bedford
A Boston correspondent recalls a bizarre incident at the January North East Forest Hunters Club gathering in Bedford. A hunter resting to listen to hounds was bitten by two foxes from behind, tearing his trousers before fleeing into nearby woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Fox Hunters
C. L. Wellington
Duke
Boston
Bedford
B. H
Reynard
Fire destroys Brookside Worsted Mill No. 2 and scouring mill in Mass
A January blaze in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, leveled Brookside Worsted Mill No. 2 and the George C. Moore wool scouring mill, with losses over 600000. About two hundred operatives, mostly women, fled via rear exits under Overseer Ogley guidance with no serious injuries reported. Fire crews from Lowell battled the blaze as the east end burned in twenty minutes, while a brick fire wall contained the spread to the rest of the complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Chelmsford
Mass
Brookside
George C. Moore
Ogley
Foreman Ogrey
East Department
South Department
Lowell
East
Lincoln News Briefs and Club Plans for Feb 15
Mrs. Michael Dempsey has been ill this past week. Chas. Watson returns to work after a week at home. Miss Celia Doherty plans an indefinite stay at her home. Lincoln Rifle and Gun Club aims for a bigger annual dance on Feb. 15 after a successful first year. Pearl Virgie hosted a whist and birthday party with about 20 guests including friends from Concord and Weston. Ruth Sherman performed. Viggie received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dempsey
Chas. Watson
Celia Doherty
Lincoln Rifle and Gun Club
Pearl Virgie
Ruth Sherman
Concord
Weston
Viggie
Concord Junction Community Notes Update
Edward J. Lyons resumes duty after illness. Mrs. James Delaney returned from the west. Rev. M A Farren ill at home. Ladies' Afternoon Whist club met with Mrs. A F Adams. John Garvey now active after a week’s confinement. William Wright back from New York, ill at home. Percy W Allen returned from Elmira to be ill at home. Miss Viola Eldridge visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. Concord High School dance planned for Saturday at town hall. Peter Hogan called to Maine for brother’s sudden death from appendicitis. Odd Fellows ball set for Feb 5 with Foge’s Rockland orchestra. Owls' turkey supper postponed to Jan 21 with full attendance expected. Joseph Perno at M J Kelley’s collected nearly $100 for patriotic donation. Warner’s orchestration secured for basketball project. Local boys’ interest grows toward a team. A masquerade and ball planned under Ten Associates for Feb 15 aiming to eclipse past events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High School
Concord
Peter Hogan
Maine
Joseph Perno
M. J. Kelley's
I Biciona
Sid Www Maiderera
Slivan Tey
Warner
Ten Associates
Association Hall
Concord News Roundup: Local People and Transitions
Hugh Leith rents Harry Hos mer's Main St home while Miss Bessie Hunt visits Manchester. Robert Prentiss recovers from influenza. A memorial service for Ellen Emerson is planned at First Parish. Mrs. H C Rolfe spoke on WCTU activities. The Abramses plan a southern trip, with their inn in care of their son in law. Royal Arcanum officers will be installed Jan 27 with a collation afterward. A land sale near Gar field road signals new homes for Adams heirs. Ephron Encampment installed new officers after a visit from Bullock. An oyster supper followed. Dr Charles H Parkhurst to lecture on Man and the Mob. Mason reports active ice house filling amid extreme cold increasing ice thickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Bacon
Concord Road
Hiram Laws
Lawa
Spring Road
Henry W. Bacon
Martha True
Lowell
Hattie Bacon
Somerville
Walter Anderson
Ellen T. Emerson
H. C. Rolfe
Concord Union
W. R. Abrams
Colonial Inn
Logan
Musketaquid Council
Royal Arcanum
Arthur N. Fogue
West Medford
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Elizabeth McNiff
Marlboro
Nellie Johnson
Winthrop, Waltham and
Needham
Europe
United States
H. P.N. Dahl
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Maynard
Geo. H. Gutteridge
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
W. F. Litchfield
Mikl
Joseph Garrett
Peter Kivlehan
Margaret
Anna Keller
Roslindale
Peter Waldron
Hector Roberton
Linden St
Price
Timothy Moynihan
Powder Mills
Harvard
John Kelley
Hudson
Selectman
P. J. Sullivan
Board of Trade
D. D. G. R. Foulque and
Suite of
Medford
Assabet Council
R. A
Summer Hill Lodge
Harmony Lodge
P. GM
Kathryn Hall
Magdalene Chapter
O. E
Willdm Naylor
Dr. Brant
Reform Bureau
Bureau
Assabet Furniture Co
Main St
Oates
E. A. Skelton
Abram English Brown
Frederick H. Ferris
U Lherippe
Wakefield
Jordan Drug Co
South St
Frea
Mill
Lincoln
Concord Junction
Edward J. Lyons
James Delaney
M. A. Farren
A. F. Adams
John Garvey
William Wright
Percy W. Allen
Joseph Scott
Elmira
N. Y
Viola Eldridge
Dorchester
Frank King
Prariest
Odd Fellows
Foge
Orchestra of
Rockland
Hugh Leith
Harry Hosmer
Bessie Hunt
Thoreau
Manchester
N. H
Robert Prentiss
J. M. Keyes
Garfield Road
Charles Francis Adams
T. Mason
Keyes
Gillette
Walden Walden Hall
Main Street
Cord, Mass
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