Missionary Hilda Heiskanen Shares Work in Finland to Fitchburg
Miss Hilda Heiskanen a missionary of the Scandinavian Alliance Missions spoke at the Finnish Mission church describing 18 years in India among Thibetans and Hindus. She detailed progress by missionaries, customs and artifacts with views and relics collected. Rev. Witho Malin of Fitchburg Finnish Baptist church attended and assisted.
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Hilda Heiskanen
India
Finland
Scandinavian Alliance Missions
Witho Malin
Finnish Baptist Church
Fitchburg
Finnish Marriage at Walnut Street Parsonage
Sakari Karhumaa and Mrs Amelia Maki wed by Rev John Vaananen at the Finnish Mission church parsonage on Walnut Street. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Matti Kansanoja serving as bride and best man. Karhumaa, a ten year resident and National band member, and Mrs Karhumaa, three years in town and Alku Temperance Society member, will reside on Dartmouth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sakari Karhumaa
Amelia Maki
John Vaananen
Walnut St
Matti Kansanoja
Karhumaa
Alku Temperance Society
Mission Church
Karhuman
Dartmouth
Laughing Success The Parliament Rogue Presented by Socialist Dramatic Club
The Pari sian Rogue a three act comedy presented by the Socialist Dramatic club in Parker street hall drew a large audience Saturday night. The lines were brimful of quaint humor and the ridiculous situations caused continuous merriment throughout the performance.
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Socialist Dramatic Club
Parker St. Hall
Lecture on Culture Failure by Rev A Morrill Osgood
Sunday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church Rev. A Morrill Osgood gave a stere opticon lecture titled Culture Failure. He argued that true culture is not permanent, illustrated by 50 colored slides of Jerusalem, the East, Athens ruins, notable figures, and other perishables alongside enduring gospel values.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
A. Morrill Osgood
Jerusalem
East
Athens
Site of New Postoffice Moves to 29 Waltham Street
Mr and Mrs Daniel Dineen plan to move to 29 Waltham Street on Saturday and as soon as they vacate their current home work to saw the building in two will begin to create a site for the new post office on Main Street.
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Daniel Dineen
Hovee
Main St
Waltham St
Party and dance at Danish hall in Stow Lower Village
A number attended the party and dance given by Frank Taylor and Frank Prestice in Danish hall Stow Lower Village on Saturday night. An enjoyable evening was spent.
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Frank Taylor
Frank Prestice
Danish Hall
Stow Lower
Letter from Meredith mother praises remedies against worm disease
Mrs Jennie Bowen of Meredith New Hampshire writes a testimonial about Dr Trues Elixir Expeller claiming it saved her boy from death and eased stomach pains pin worms. The ad promotes the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller for adults too with prices 35 50 and 1 00 and offers advice free.
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Jennie Bowen
Meredith, N. H
Dr. True
Eight Candidates Seek Selectmen as Republican Caucus Nears
The Republican caucus convenes Thursday evening with seven candidates for selectman: Frank Binks John O Thompson Whitehead incumbent Benjamin C Brown Peter Wilcox James R Bent and Harry Morse. Only Albert Batley appears on the moderator ballot and two names William Naylor and Dr Goodenow contend for the school committee. Thomas Wright and Levi R Cheney duel for overseer of the poor. Attendance is expected to set records.
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Frank Binks
John O. Thompson
Incum
Whitehead
Benjamin C. Brown
Peter Wilcox
James R. Bent
Harry Morse
Albert Batley
William Naylor
Dr. Goodenow
Thomas Wright
Levi R. Cheney
Water Department Plans No Sinking Fund Request
A report from the water commissioners states the department is on a satisfactory basis and will not seek a sinking fund appropriation this year Despite $20 000 outstanding the aim is to complete the raise by 1919 without aid The note praises efficiency and hints at municipal ownership as Kipling offered.
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Water Department
Water Commissioners
Rudyard Kipling
Scandinavian Brotherhood officers elected in Odd Fellows hall
The Scandinavian Brotherhood installed officers Friday evening at Odd Fellows hall with John Johnson D D conducting assisted by Sanfrid Swanson G G. Officers include Charles Ekstedt president Oscar Johnson vice president Eric Carlson recording secretary Richard Johnson financial secretary Ernest Johnson assistant secretary Berndt Anderson treasurer Ellen Swanson chaplain Maurice Olsen S G Nicholas Bergerson O G Miss Esther Emmanuelson guide Miss Anna Johnson assistant guide Maurice Olsen Sanfrid Swanson and Eric Carlson trustees. A dinner followed the exercises. committee in charge was Ernest Johnson Sanfrid Swanson and Richard Swanson. Oscar Gustafuson was a recent visitor in Ashby.
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Scandinavian Brotherhood
Odd Fellows Hall
John Johnson
Sanfrid Swanson
Charles Ekstedt
Oscar Johnson
Eric Carlson
Richard Johnson
Ernest Johnson
Berndt Anderson Treas
Ellen Swanson
Maurice Olsen
Nicholas Bergerson
Esther Emmanuelson
Anna
Horse Bolts Through Florida Court After Junk Team Fright
Children playing on Florida road frightened a horse hitched to Harry Fischman’s junk team Saturday afternoon. The startled animal bolted across the bridge, overturning the wagon and strewing debris in all directions. The team suffered heavy damage.
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Florida Rd
Harry Fischman
Florida Court
The Mud Nobilite Drama Delights Alku Audience
The Mud Nobilite three act drama drew a large audience at the Alku Temperance society hall Saturday night. Presented by the Dramatic club affiliated with the society, it was proclaimed a pronounced success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alku Temperance Society
Dramatic Club
Mrs Timothy Higgins Recovers From Illness
Mrs Timothy Higgins has fully recovered from her recent illness according to family reports.
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Mrs
Timothy Higgins
Maynard Schools Aim to Rank with State’s Best
The Enterprise notes Maynard will spend about 44 200 on schools this year including debt service and taxes. It compares Maynard to larger residential towns and smaller manufacturing towns, arguing Maynard can lead among similar towns in educational spending and results. The piece praises voters for supporting high funding and aims to show local generosity.
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Maynard
State Board of Education
Concord
Swampscott
Belmont
Spencer
Blackstone
Stoughton
Hudson
Methodist Church Plans Feb Evangelistic Meetings
Rev A Morrill Osgood leads Christian Fellowship Friday at 7 30 pm in readiness for union evangelistic meetings starting Feb 16 directed by Lewis E Smith of Boston Roast beef supper Saturday 5 to 6 36 pm Epworth league duties Sunday activities include public worship at 10 45 am and 7 pm with sermons and stereopticon The Goo Samaritan illustrated solos and monthly W C T U meeting Thursday 3 pm led by Mrs Howard A Wilson with speaker Rev F N Rutan open to all ladies
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A. Morrill Osgood
Christian Fellowship
Pas
Lewis E. Smith
Boston
Epworth League
E. Taylor
Food Sale Saturday by St Hilda’s Guild at St George’s
The St Hilda’s guild of St George’s church held a Saturday afternoon food sale at William F. Litchfield’s office on Main Street. Tea cakes and assorted cakes and pastries sold well, netting a nice sum for the guild. Committee members included Mrs. Grace Weaving and others with help from additional guild members.
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St. Hilda’s
St. George's Church
William F. Litchfield
Grace Weaving
E. R. Toop
Irvin Astwood
Wilson Cuttell
Elizabeth Wilson
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