Farmers Institute Speech on Town Life and Education
A Middlesex South Farmers Institute meeting recalls the old county bounds and discusses agricultural life, factory shifts, taxation, and school funding. J W Stockwell lectures on country towns and the need for equitable public school support to sustain future growth and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmers’ Institute
Middlesex
Norfolkshire
Charles River
Merrimac
Pacific
Co Court
Ian Mi Winwaro
Corney
Tax Commission
Massachusetts
New England
Commonwealth
New Hampshire
Ana Ue
Schoors
Middlesex County History and Early Court Records
The article recalls the 17th century Middlesex County origins, listing towns like Cambridge and Watertown, noting early court sites, salaries for county officers, and the first divorce case in 1656. It mentions a 1660 burglary conviction, a 1860 bridge labor requirement, and early social customs including dress restrictions and gender norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Watertown
Sudbury
Concord
Woburn
Medford
Linaviljestown
Spot Pond
Ipswich
Salem
Boston
Middlesex County
William Clemens
Thos. Browning
Mystic River
Eldotion
Massachusetts Farmers Promote Winter Greenhouse Cultivation
In a speech by Mr. Stockwell, farmers of Massachusetts advocate greenhouse culture to profit from summer crops in winter. They claim it is practical, expands local employment, and aligns with nationwide agricultural progress, urging small town growth and healthier foods. The talk ends with general remarks from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
Massachusetts
Glass
Remarks at the institute praise for common sense
Ton Ward F. Acton stated that if present next year he desires more common sense and less lofty ideas. The institute was a success with unusually large attendance and ended about four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Ward F. Acton
Erage
South Acton Community Notes and Events
Local residents report health updates and visits, church events, and social gatherings. Rev Bernard Copping to preach. YP C U rummage sale Feb 5 6. 20th Century club concert and masquerade Feb 4 with Knowlton Allens orchestra. W R C department meeting Feb 8, installations and supper at Grace Hall.
Death of Brother George E Whittier
Acton Council R A expresses deep sympathy for the death of Brother George E Whittier on January 14 1904 and notes his membership in the Royal Arcanum. The resolutions state his absence leaves a vacancy for the council and town and extend condolences to relatives and friends. Committee on Resolutions W A Flint Theron F Newton Sidney L Richardson. January 19 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Whittier
George B. Whittier
Brother Whittier
Royal Arcanum
Acton
R. A
W. A. Flint
Theron F. Newton
Sidney L. Richardson
Harness and Shoe Repair at Reasonable Prices
South Acton local advert by C A Clark promotes harness boot and shoe repair with dry shampoo as a specialty. Annie L Hicks Maynard et al South Acton Mass offers introductory special rates to introduce the work and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A.clark
Annie L. Hicks
Maynard
Acton
Mass
West Acton News Update on Local Trips and Events
West Acton notes F R Knowlton and wife depart Friday for Porto Rico. No grammar school session Monday due to Miss Jennie Sargent with Mr and Mrs Peter Foley planning a Florida trip to spend the winter. West Acton sports reports Co I Concord team play set for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Knowlton
Porto Rico
Jennie Sargent
Peter
J. Foley
Florida
West Cy
and Co. I
Concord
Professionalism Saves the 8st Bernards in Westingyo
A fragmented note reports a Westingyo game where Harald Ronee stands out for the 8st Bernards. Officials credit professionalism with the win as details remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernards
Westing Yo
Harald Ronee
Acton Centre Notes Illness Visitors and Events
Mrs John who has been quite ill is now to be outs Howard Daniels and Alvin Phalen of Boston were guests of the Phalen day. Miss Martha Taylor has secured with Dennison Mfg Framingham. A child of Mr and Mrs Irv Scot is buried in lawn cemetery last week. Foreign auxiliary meets with Mrs Thomas Miles at the parsonage Thursday at 30 o'clock. Little Margaret Coughlin is confined with inflammatory rheumatism. Dr Barker attends. Emma Foster of Fitch. Turkey supper for Acton Centre Congregational Church set for Thursday evening Feb 11 with an entertainment program afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Phalen
Boston
BE. Phalen
Martha Taylor
Dennison Mfg
Framingham
Irvne Scot
Wee Lawn Cemetery
Thomas Miles
Margaret Coughlin
Dr. Barker
Emma Foster
Fitch
Acton Centre
Vermont Cows Sold by Auction at Whitcomb Farm
Whitcomb Rodenison return from northern Vermont with a car of cows to be auctioned at Whitcomb farm Stow mid way to Gleasondale four minutes from the electric cars. Sale Saturday January 30 1904 at 1 pm sharp under cover if roads permit. Cattle viewable after noon. several fresh cows to calve soon.
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Vermont
Whitcomb & Rodenison
Whitcomb
Stow
Gleasondale
Gust
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers’ Institute
Odd Fellow’s
Hwison
Levi S. Gould
J. W. Stockwell
Sutton
Stockwell
State Board of Agriculture
New York
Alaska
North End
Levi
Gould
South Acton
Bevapytte Brighton
Ma Onairs
Lowden
Varnum Tuttle
Ford
Frank Jones
Nellie
Groton
Fletcher
Bernard Copping
A. EB. Moore
Littleton
Dela Haslin
A. Moulton
S. A. Christie
Burmington
Young Peoples
Universalist
van Tasel
Marlboro
20Th Century Club
Exchange Hall
Knowlton Allen
Nattek
Concord Junction
Unias
J. A. Grimes
M. Thomson
C. Taylor
M. A. C. F. Cynan Cneteiuies
C. B. Stone, Bay
Ipoheus Eee Sede Woere Berry
Grace Hall
J Vee
Ida L. Durkee
V. G
Cram
Financial
Addie L. Holt
A. Tenney
Jence
O. G
J. D. Coburn
I. G
Mary I. Bisbee
Jennie B. Hamris
N. G
Mariette M. Coburn
Fannie
West Acton
John
Howard Daniels
Ane
J. S. Moore
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