Local Happenings in Acton and Surroundings
South Acton notices report residents visiting relatives returning from holidays and illnesses including John Kennedy and Alvert Willig. Brigham’s orchestra set for the masquerade Feb 3. Rev Miles dies, a reception for Rev Farren planned with speakers from Boston and Concord. Next Sunday night theme is Square Pegs in Round Holes.
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Mra
B. P. Morgan
Whithrop
Howard K. Tuttle
Tewksbury
Brigham
John Kennedy
Farren
Congregational Church
Anderson
Boston
Mr. Tewksbury
Batt
Campbell
Concord
W. R. Buxton
Millis
Willis
Hunt
Maynard
Saulsbury
South Acton Webbing Co to Open New Textile Plant
The town welcomes South Acton Webbing Co as a new industry to manufacture narrow woven fabrics in cotton silk and mercerized. The plant may draw a dozen families initially with potential to double by year end. Power will be electric if possible, otherwise engine and coal. Housing may be tight, inviting capital to build homes.
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South Acton Webbing Co
Local Doctor Opens New Creighton's Office Quarters
Dr. F. A. Rich will be found in Creighton’s black Main street, Maynard, where he has opened new office quarters. Fish bait for sale by W. F. Skelton or Elnatham Kimball, South Acton, Mass.
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F. A. Rich
Creighton
Black Main St
Maynard
Elnatham Kimball
Sauth Acton, Mass
Main St
Resignation at Carnegie Trust Company Cited
Leslie M. Shaw has stepped down as president of the Carnegie Trust Company after a short tenure begun last March. He cites "small differences" with organizer and chief owner Charles C. Dickinson and hints at possible political involvement while offering no definite future plans.
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New York
Leslie M. Shaw
Carnegie ‘Trust Company
Treasury Parti Ie
Washington
Shaw
Charles C. Dickinson
Trust Company
Canadian Poet Peter McArthur Publishes Prodigal Volume
The New Yorker and Canadian poet Peter McArthur, about forty, has published The Prodigal and Other Poems from his private sonnet selections and work in magazines. The title piece The Prodigal, first printed in Youth's Companion, depicts a prodigal son returning to a patient, guiding father and a life of renewed wonder.
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James Bryce
New York
Riperton
Peter McArthur
Century
Atlantic Monthly
Mitchell Kennerley
McArthur
New York Truth
W. T. Stead
London
Prince Oscar of Germany Might Study at Harvard
Emperor William and the empress have seven children six boys and a girl Prince Oscar the eighteen year old favorite of the empress is noted as a promising member of the family He is a capable carpenter and would pursue study in America with Harvard mentioned The Kaiser fears newspaper correspondents could intrude on his son’s student life and has kept strict limits on luxuries and meals while emphasizing exercise and study.
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William
America
Germany
Oscar
Harvard University
Hohenzollern
China
Local Notices and Social Updates from West Acton
West Acton’s week includes illnesses and recoveries, visits by George Holton and family, and Harold Knowlton returning after illness. Mrs Olive Howe visits from Somerville, Mrs Fred Norris improves, and H. Mead to repair Sally Hager’s house. Ice at Teele’s dam brings good skating for all. The Haynes Bodfish wedding was attended by Lydia and Hattie Porter and Helen Hall. Ethel Bruce closes millinery, to take orders at C H Mead’s on Tuesdays. Valentines at Miss Armstrong’s Creighton block Main St Maynard.
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Harold Knowlton
Olive Howe
Somerville
Miss Webster
Haynes-Bodfish
Maynard
Lydia
Hattie Porter
Helen Hall
Acton Centre News and Obituary Notices
Acton Grange to install officers next week. Chester Robbing entertained friends from Lowell. Nellie Hardy returned from Boston visit. Mrs. Carleton Taylor home after operation at Waltham hospital. News of Mr Hall death, father of Mrs Boyd, at Soldiers' Home Togws Me. Rev T M Miles died after illness. funeral held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the church.
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A. Clough
Waterville
Cora Whitney
T. M. ‘Miles
Acton
Nellie Hardy
Boston
Carleton Taylor
Waltham Hospital
Hall
Wm. Boyd
Soldiers’ Home
Togws, Me
T. M. Miles
Death of Rev. Thomas M. Miles Sparks School Boy Tribute
The Acton Center Boys club honors Rev. Thomas M. Miles for his democratic, friendly leadership and lifelong service. He organized and guided the club, boosting attendance and performance through year after year of assemblies, entertainment, and training, leaving a lasting social and intellectual impact on its members.
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Miles
Thomas M. Miles
Acton Center Boys’ Club
Death of Miss Tuttle Remains in Local Memory
The obituary notes Hattie E. Tuttle born 1871 Acton died January 18 after a life of faith and nursing at Mt. Holyoke College and local service. She joined the Evangelical Congregational church in 1888 and worked at North Adams and Holyoke through years of health challenges.
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Hattie E. Tuttle
Miss Tuttle
Acton
Evangelical Congregational Church
North Adams
Mt. Holyoke College
Auction sales in Acton and Concord Massachusetts
Otis H Forbush auctioneer acts in Acton Mass to sell on Saturday Jan 25 at 1 pm for Mrs Henry Hynes of Harvard cows heifers a horse buggy etc. The Martin Kerley farm location is one mile from Harvard Center. On Monday Jan 27 he sells for Charles Derby of Liberty St Concord 20 cows a bull a horse and farming tools hay etc one mile from the electric cars Concord square. These cows are a good lot.
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Peter Waitcomb
Littleton
Mass
Edward Kehew
Dutton
Billerica
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Henry Hynes
Harvard
Bugsy
Martin Kerley
Harvard Center
Charles Derby
Liberty St
Concord
Concord Square
California navel orange worth in beauty and toil
A critique notes the California navel orange as a striking example of beauty being skin deep and shaped by human handling. It discusses its exotic origins, how even ripe fruit is brushed and polished before packing, and how its appeal is enhanced by care beyond nature.
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California
William R. Stewart
Ignorance Not Bliss In Tea Time Quip
A New York Press quip discusses language barriers between hosts and servants provoking uncertainty over what is said in tea time exchanges. The speaker notes misinterpretations range from polite requests to dismissive quips.
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Katie
New York Press
Trade in Madrid Child Begging and Strength Limits
A Madrid Herald report describes poorer families renting out their children to beggars for pay, noting requirements for hungry looks and appeal. The piece also cites experiments showing average human strength varies with height and weight, estimating lifts up to 217 pounds and lifting distances across several inches and feet.
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Madrid
Madrid Herald
You Don't Say Turkey to Me Once
A St Louis Republic note recalls a saying from a hunting tale. An Indian and a white hunter split a crow and a turkey, then he says you may take the crow or the turkey and the Indian answers you don’t say turkey to me once, illustrating the saying’s origin and familiarity.
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St. Louis Republic
Origin of the Word Filibuster
The origin of filibuster traces to English adventurers along the coast and French pirates called flibustier. The term filibuster is said to be a corrupted pronunciation of the French word for freebooters, a title historically used for independent robbers.
I Really Must Get to My Room Aged Exchange
A Philadelphia Press humorous exchange records a college girl insisting on early hours for her complexion while her father jokes about a purchased preserve. The skit captures campus humor and parental teasing.
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Philadelphia Press
Brief notes on notable people and curiosities
A collection of short items: King Edward restricts diary secrecy. centenarian Abner Dunton of Hope Maine and 95 year old William Harper Deering of Buco listed among oldest locals. Paderewski reportedly fears women. Cunarder Mauretania captain Fritchard's life choice after maternal wish. William P. Halk of Lancaster claims vast animal trade. Lord Fairfax returns to New York banking. Spokane temperance lecturer James Durkin outlines posthumous plans. Alfred Deakin praised as orator. General William J. Palmer recovering from 1906 injury. Charles G. Dawes may shift to music composition. science diminishes plagues of Egypt. Radcliffe quote on life annoyances.
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Edward
Abner Dunton
Hope
Maine
William Harper Deering
Buco
Paderewski
Fritchard
Mauretania
Hfe
New York
James Durkin
Spokane
Alfred Deakin
William J. Palmer
Colorado Springs
Charles G. Dawes
Central ‘Trust Company
Illinois
Chicago
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