Baptism Blessings Mark Event For Watkins Family
Nellie Gert daughter of J. H. Watkins West Acton and Mabel Louise with Albert Watkins of Reeds Ferry were baptized in the Episcopal faith after a ceremony under a bridal arch. Rev A B Papineau officiated. A reception followed with about 50 relatives and friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Gert
J. H. Watkins
West Acton
Mabel Louise
Albert Wills
Thos, Watkins
Reeds Ferry
N. H
H. Watkins
A. B. Papineau
England
Altoona
Mrs
Watkins
Actons Prepare For Maynard Game As Town Notables Visit
SOUTH ACTON notes list a variety of weekend visits and town affairs from Dr Shaw’s return to Montague and Alvin Lothrop’s trip from Washington to Acton. Several residents are named, including Miss Jessie M. Pease, Mrs J F Boynton, and Geo Hutchins. A planned ball game against Watt Hayward’s nine is mentioned, with further notes on local changes and a battlefield lecture series beginning with Lookout Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actons
Maynard
Shaw
Montague
Alvin Lothrop
Washington
A. B. Cole
Thomaston
Chas. Campbell
W.C. Webber
Ashfield
Fred Gray
West Acton
J. F. Boynton
Marlboro
Charlies Titus
Harding Bent
Labrador
Jessie M. Pease
Lewiston
Marjorie Peeblkg
Dorchester
L. Jennings
F. J. Hastings
Christie
Rob
Winthrop Beach
Mr. Tower
Pepperell
Lew Willard
Pride
Huntoon
Beth |Harrington
Ernest Willard
Fitchburg
Sen
Geo. Hutchins
Powder Mill
Caspara Graun
Boston
M. M Tuttle
Julius Clark
Philip
Cottage City
Willard
Newburyport
Watt Hayward
N. H. Tenney
Congregational Church Notes on Gettysburg Address
Sunday evening address on the Battle of Gettysburg drew a full house. An orchestra including Harold Merriam and Mr Peebles on violins and Mrs Peebles at the piano performed patriotic selections and a large relief map of the battlefield was displayed with bunting and lit to highlight key landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of
Gettysburg
Harold Merriam
Mr. Peebles
Dr. Daniels
Frank Merriam
Wm. Merriam
Cemetery Ridge
Culps Hill
Little Round Top
Devite den
Peach Orchard
Wheat Field
West Acton Scene Reports Local Visits and Affairs
Mrs. H. T. Clark visits at son RE W Clark’s home while Newton C. Haywood of Omaha arrives on business. Miss Sadie Nelson of London guests Mrs. C. B. Stone. Fresh H Nash ill with scarlet fever in Cambridge. Dr Rufus Haw and family welcome newborn daughter born Friday June 29. Elizabeth and Edward Nash visit Cambridge grandparents. Katherine Richardson attends Waltham public schools graduation. Edith Winslow among graduates. Grace Richardson travels to West Swanzey to visit relatives. Middlesex Co association attendees from W R No 62 gathered at Holliston. Mrs. George Davis dislocates shoulder while closing a blind. Mabel Thompson hospitalized after appendectomy at home of sister Mrs. James Grimes. Dr Barker attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Clark
RE. W. Clark
Newton C
Haywood
Omaha
Neb
Sadie Nelson
London
Eng
C. B. Stone
Fresh H. Nash
Cambridge
Rufus, H. Haw
Bert. I. Gardner
Everett
Elizabeth
Edward Nash
F. C. Nash
Katherine Richardson
Waltham Public Schools
Edith M. Winslow
Grace Richardson
Stoneham
West Swanzey
N. H
L. H. Dickerman
Josephine Dupee
Sarah E Whitcomb
Katharine Richardson
W. R. No 62
Middlesex Co Association
Holliston
George Davis
Davis
Mabel Thompson
Miss Thompson
James Grimes
Barker
Watkins Sneddon wedding at Watkins home
A family wedding and christening took place Friday evening June 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watkins. Frederick William Watkins and Miss Margaret Sneddon were the couple, with Rev. A. B. Papineau officiating in the Episcopal ceremony. The bridal party included relatives from Reeds Ferry, Maynard, and St. George's Episcopal church. The bride wore pale blue silk and orange blossom adornments as guests observed a decorated arch and bell centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Watkins
Frederick William Watkins
Margaret Sneddon
Thos. Watkins
Reeds Ferry
N. B
A.B. Papineau
Maynard
Harry Watkins
N. H
Minnie Meacham
J.H. Watkins
West Acton Upholstering and repair shop notice
Fritz Aelschleger offers upholstery, harness and shoe repair services at Rice's small shop in West Acton. The ad lists repair work and location details, signaling a local craftsman serving the community.
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Fritz Aelschleger
Rice
West Acton
Turkish Kaik and the Gondola Like Crafts Compared
The article notes the Turkish haik as swift and deft in the Bosporus and Golden Horn, its resemblance to the gondola argued as evidence of a common origin, and praises Turkish boatmen as among Europe’s best oarsmen. It also traces steam engine history from Hero to Watt, highlighting Watt's 1760 patent as pivotal.
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Crawford
Constantinople
Perth
Paris
Europe
Bosporus
Golden Morn
Hero of
Alexandria
B.C. Branca
Savey
Thomas Newcomer
James Watt
Her Fiance
A West Philadelphia family discusses Ediths fiancé at supper as the wedding nears. A servant delays dessert while noting the engagement remains unseen, revealing social dynamics and curiosity in a domestic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Philadelphia
Virginia
Edith
Sunday School Picnic At Fort Pond
Acton Centre notes report the Sunday school picnic will be held at Fort Pond. Local residents welcome visitors as they plan seasonal gatherings and summer stays.
Advertised Grass Auctions Across Concord and Acton Mass
Otis H. Forbush, auctioneer, lists multiple grass and haying tool sales in Billerton Concord Junc tion Acton Centre and surrounding farms. Auctions include Frank Crosby, Berry or Tarbell farm, F J Campbell place, late Mrs Harrington, Conant farms, Nonesuch Carlisle Navy yard trip, and Carlisle to Monument House. Tickets 25 cents. sales span July 9 to July 18 with steady bidders expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Mass
Billerton
Frank W. Crosby
Tarbell
Concord Junction
W. J. Crossley
Seill
F. J Cambell
South Acton
Nonesuch
Carlisle Navy Yard
Monument House
Acton Centre
Thoursday
Duren
Soldiers’ Monument and Public Library
Minnie Duren
Carlisle Pumping Station
Monument House Landing
Mr. Forbush
Frank Foss
Concord
E. H. Smith
Mars
Launching a Vessel and the Moment of Buoyancy
The article explains how launch science uses calculations to monitor the ship’s strain during water entry. The moment of buoyancy must exceed the moment of weight, or risks to the cradle and keel occur as the stern rises and weight shifts. It cites the Ramillies example where excessive buoyancy caused cradle damage.
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Ramillies
Sunlight For All the Leaves Telegraph Plant Behavior
The telegraph plant of India uses three leaflets per leaf to capture light. The large terminal leaflet stands upright by day and bends down at night while the two smaller leaflets continuously rotate with a jerking motion like a clock’s second hand, resting briefly at times.
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Telegraph Plant
India
Marlboro second baseman released after weekend game
J A McPherson Parker formerly of Marlboro second base has been released after Saturday’s game due to not being fast enough. Mrs Anna G Warren a former resident will spend July with Mrs Mary Parmenter Ames place. Miss Rachel Clafin left for Cottage City to join family who went last Thursday. The Bachelor club at Lake Boone held another dinner at the clubhouse with William Marshall the club chef. The city bought ambulance two years ago and moved it from McGill's stable to B J Adams's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Marlboro
Anna G. Warren
Mary Parmenter
Ames Place
Rachel Clafin
Cottage City
Bachelor Club
Lake Boone
William Marshall
Ambulance
McGill
B. J. Adams
Granddaughter Frances Fic Invited to Haverhill Visit
Miss Frances Fic of Waltham spent two week vacation with relatives and friends in Haverhill, visiting Mrs Rose Arnold and Myrtle of Elm Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Waltham
Mrs
Rose Arnold
Myrtle, Elmst
Haverhill
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Peeples
Secon
Lookgut Mt. Chattanooga
Missionary Ridge
America
Congregational Church Notes
Watkins—Sneddon
Kaik
Gondela
Fiance
Fort Pond
Wm. Boyd
Friends
Lillian Ceouant
Lowell
Gertrude Daniels
F. J. Barker
Daniel Morrison
Nellie Kinsman
Hamilton
Sarah A. Wood Sunday
W. C. Allen
Dr. Allen
Miss Blood
George Knapp
Salem
Frank Knapp
George Halasteras
George A. Underwood
C. Howard
Netlie D. Andrews
Frank A. Dame
Combination Cash Store Company
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Walet
Maynard’s
Maynard, Mass
Thal
Comfort Morris
Inher & Moitt
Agency
Comfort
Miss Im
Cade
P. W. White
J. A. McPherson
Glendale
Edward Stanley
Harrison
Michael Colle
Joseph J. Kelley
Platefielf
John W.morse
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Charlestown Navy Yard
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