Village Notes From West Acton Concord Junction Events
West Acton updates include G A Conant moving to Concord Junction and the Teele family visiting W H Teele’s. Community notices report beadboard fairs, a doll raffle for the G A R, Rebekah lodge installation, dancing lessons, and local bargain ads for watches and home goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Conant
Concord Junction
Celette Handley
Sumner Teele
Miss Geyer
Leominster
W. H. Teele
Fred Teele
W. H. ‘Teele
Telegraphic Brevities Highlight Early 1900s Events
A collection of brief items notes Mashonaland residents praising the Kaiser, legal moves by the National Linseed Oil Co, Nicaragua Canal talks with England, torpedo placement ideas on the Kearsarge, a New York post office record profit, South Carolina anti-lynching passage, mafia counterfeiting claims, Canada US reciprocity movement, Abyssinian military mood, New York bankers gold export concerns, a five year old drowning in Lawrence Mass, acquittals in the Korea queen murder case, Billy Ernst’s knockout of Joe Flaherty in Lynn, Newcastle Ontario fire losses, a Washington woman’s London birth, St Louis signing of Henry Diddlebock by Von der Ahe, and a Boston jury verdict against a dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mashonaland
National
Linseed Oil Company
Nicaragua Canal Company
England
Kearsarge
New York City
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Canada
United States
Treasury
New York
Lizzie Sullivan
Lawrence
Mass
Billy Ernst
Buffalo
Joe Flaherty
Lowell
Lynn
Newcastle
Ont
G. N. Carson
Mary Leiter
Washington
London
Henry H. Diddlebock
Philadelphia
von der Ahe
St. Louis
Boston
Mary EK. Fitzgerald
Arthur C
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Satisfied User
J. W. Pierce of Republic Iowa reports complete satisfaction with One Minute Cough Cure for family and self and commits to recommending it on every occasion. Also listed are B. F. Johnson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
G. H. Whitney
Concord
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
J. W. Pierce
Republic
C. H. Whitey
Local Livery Stable Sold to Richardson and Woodward
G A Conant announces the sale of his entire livery stock and good will in West Acton Massachusetts. He leased the stable to Richardson and Woodward for a term of years and thanks patrons for five years of support, expressing confidence in continued patronage under the new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson & Woodward
G. A. Conant
Windsor Cash Store Leads With Low Prices Campaign
We Are The Leaders and Originators of Low Prices CG A CONANT'S Windsor Cash Store promotes a no rent model with minimal clerks and cash transactions to offer best goods at a small margin above cost. It highlights a large stock of Lowney chocolates and two major weekly bargains including 500 whips at half price and 1000 pipes under cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. A. Conant
Windsor
Lowney
Tremendous bargains in clothing and furnishings offered
Large stock advertised with low prices on men's suits from eight to eighteen dollars, boys and youths' suits, overcoats, ulsters, furnishing goods, boots and shoes, furniture, carpets, crockery, glassware, and lamps. Local notices mention lodge installation, Pine Tree Society talk, Tufts clubs performance, a sermon on seeing, and deadlines for office submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tremont
Waverly
Bed Rock
Brussells
Roxbury Tapestry
Kensington
Lowell and Park
Local notes from Hudson and West Somerville scene
Community items list changes in residents and local events. Andrew Blythe and family move to West Somerville. Icemen cheer warmer days while several social gatherings and whist parties unfold at Graystone farm and lodges. A new freight, The Ghost, will run auxiliary to the Central line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graystone Farm
Andrew Blythe
West Somerville
Central
Boston
Hudson
Woodwards Welcome New Son Amid Local News
Boxboro notes announce the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Chas Woodward on January 17. A temperance concert directed by C E Wood drew a large crowd. Four cattle are quarantined at E Whitcomb’s barn. Maine reform school head Joseph Farrington visits sister Mrs Sarah Perkins and plans a western and Honolulu tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida L. Lawrence
Winona Rebekah Lodge
N. G
Harriet H. Gardner
V G
Sara R. Richardson
R. S
Albertie M. Preston
Treas
Annie M. Blanchard
Fin
Marion W. Folsom
War
Bertha L. Gardner
Estelle I. Teele
V. G
H. A. Littlefield
Mr. Littlefield
McKenzie
Willow Lodge
Chas. Woodward
E. Whitcomb
Joseph Farrington
Maine State Reform School
Sarah E. Perkins
Honolulu
It May Do as Much for You Kidney Cure Ad
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving Illinois suffered years of severe kidney pains and bladder trouble. After trying many cures he used Electric Bitters and found immediate relief. The advertisement claims quick aid for kidney and liver troubles and offers a large bottle for sale at a low price through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, Ill
B. F. Johnson & Co
Maynard
H. S. Richardson
Concord
Drug Stores
Old Grey the mail mare dies near Acton Centre
Acton Centre notes the death of Old Grey, the 16 year old mail mare that carried the government mail between South Acton and Acton Centre for seven years. Driver Wm Jennings laments the loss after the mare collapsed near the old turnpike on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fire Company
James Hill
A. C.I.S
Town Hall
Acton
Isaac Duren
U.S
South Acton
Acton Centre
Wm. Jennings
New Court House Planned for Cambridge by Middlesex County
Middlesex County commissioners have $500000 to spend on a new Cambridge court house. They expect to advertise for proposals soon as architects Wait and Cutter have had the plans ready for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Cambridge
Wait & Cutter
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted in Local Ad
Soothing healing cleansing salve claimed to cure sores and wounds. Stops itching and burning and allegedly cures chapped lips and cold sores in two or three hours. Advertised by B F Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H Littlefield West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C. H. Whitney
Concord
Littlefield
West Acton
Loyalty and empire echo in British and Canadian notices
London Jan 92 A Hyde banquet honors Baron Lamington about to govern Queensland as he notes England’s position in Transvaal affairs. Secretary Chamberlain cites unity and imperial strength from Australia to Canada. G J Goschen praises the flying squadron as a naval readiness measure. In Stoney Creek a Liberal rally hears Attorney General Longley pledge Canada’s military leadership in a possible Anglo American clash over Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hyde
Lamington
Queend
Transvaal
England
Forster
Dominion
Empire
Australia
Canada
Lord Lamington
Queensland
Germany
Chamberlain
A. Ferrero
Italy
Africa
Mr. Chamberlain
Stoney
C. B
Longley
Great Britain
United States
Ohio Anti-Saloon congress opens in Columbus
The Ohio Anti-Saloon congress began in Columbus with Bishop Watterson’s welcome and principal addresses by Rev. Father McCleary of Minneapolis Rev. Francis E. Clark of Boston and Dr. David H. Moore of Cincinnati. Dr Clark urged support for the un denominational movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hig
Bishop Watterson
Father McCleary
Minneapolis
Catholic Total Abstinence
Union
Francis EK. Clark
Boston
David H. Moore
Cincinnati
Clark
Anti-Saloon League
Mail Box Robbery Hits Local Merchants in Rochester
Rochester firm Brightman Bros. reported its mail box robbed of over 3000 dollars during the past week. Investigators found letters with remittances had been taken from the private box, following notices from leather firms requesting receipts for payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Brightman Bros
No Startling News From Front Near Habana
Havana dispatch reports little news from the front. General Maximo Gomez remains at the plantation of Portugalte near San Jose de las Lajas about 80 kilometers from Havana. The eastern insurgent army under Jose Maceo and Rabi is believed to be in the Sagua la Grande district, Santa Clara, and moving westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habana
Maximo Gomez
Portugalte
San Jose de Las Lajas
Jose Maceo
Rabi
Sagua la Grande
Santa Clara
Keegan Denied New Trial in Emily Chambers Murder Case
Providence dispatch reports Lawrence C. Keegan, convicted of the 1804 murder of Emily Chambers, was refused a new trial last night. Judges ruled the verdict was supported by the evidence and that the additional evidence offered was cumulative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Lawrence C. Keegan
Emily Chambers
Czar Promises Godfather Role in Bulgarian Prince Conversion
On January 22 reports state the czar will serve as godfather to Bulgarian prince Boris son of Prince Ferdi and ruler of Bulgaria during his conversion to the Russian church. He will then appoint a Russian minister to Sofia in a move linked to church ties and diplomatic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris
Ferdi
Bulgaria
Sofia
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Geo. Keith
Gates
Warren, N. A
The
Baptist Church
G. C. Wright
the Universalist Society
Sons of Veterans
C. H. Mead
G. A. R. Fair
H.A. Littlefield
Waltham
Springfield
New York Standard
W. L. Mead
Littlefield’s
West Acton, Mass
Richardson & Woodward, Proprietors
Hostler
William Lloyd Garrison Council
Royal Arcanum
D. G. R. Field
Clinton
Maine
Pine Tree Society
Tufts College
Mr. Rackliffe
Augusta
Kennedy
Charles, Raymond
Isaac
A. L. Noyes
Tuttle, Jones & Wetherbee
South
Hulson
Herbert Jennison
Hudson Lodge I. O. O. F
Gardner’ Macomberi
Alvin Clark
Doric Lodge A. F
A. M
Tufts College Glee Club
Ww. G. Cumming
Worcester
B. and
Harry C. Moore
Mr. Moore
Hose Two
Westboro
Lillian Sawyer
Harry B. Sawyer
Solon Whitcomb
Margine Social
Urban Bowers
Annie L. Bowers
Annae L. Persons
E. P. Miles
Bolton
G. A. R. Post
Reno
Mr. Perkins
Boxboro
C. E. Wood
Josie Wood
Eliza Perham
Ayer
Grace Russell
Auburndale
Wm. Richardson
Framingham
A. A. Adams
Carrie Haynes
Mess. Conant & Houghton
New Court House
Trust
G. J. Goschen
Admiralty
East Grinstead
Foreign Office
Berehaven
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