Notice on Early Submissions and Advertising Handling
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Office of Publicaton
N. J. Cole
Post Office
Enterprise
Middlesex
Maria Willie
Acton
Herbert B. Fowler
Cambridge
Vxeter
A. D
Acton Enterprise
Charles J, McIntire
Esquire
H. Fousom
South Acton Village News Roundup
South Acton reports measles illness and family travel, neighbors visiting New York state, and a band concert at Dr Tasker’s home July 11. July 4 events include Marlboro celebration attendance, Littleton bicycle races, and a quiet village day with fireworks and a new Blanchard monument event in town.
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Dr. Tasker
West Acton
For sale or to let house on Maynard street eight rooms
A house on Maynard Street with eight rooms is for sale or to let. Applications may be made to E F Richardson or O L Dart at Concord Junction. Also offered is harness and boot and shoe repairing at reasonable prices by C H Clark.
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C. H. Clark
O. K
H. J. Heinz Co
Bereavement thanks from W W Philbrick of South Acton
W W Philbrick expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during bereavement and for the beautiful flowers. South Acton. July 11, 1900.
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W. W. Philbrick
South Acton
Striking Belle Island workers block schooner coal unload
St John s reports Belle Island strikers halted a schooner from unloading coal and halted mine work. Mine managers seek supreme court and government protection. The colony plans to deploy all available police to safeguard the hiring gangs amid fears of a bloody affray.
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St. John’s
Belle Island
Supreme Court
Payroll Boost For Chicago Traction Workers
Announcement to Chicago Union Traction employees on the North Side lines says starting August 1 wages rise by about 10 to 15 percent. The annual payroll will increase by $100,000, affecting about two thousand workers.
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Chicago
Chicago Union Traction Company
North Side
Colonel Thomas Relinquishes Postmaster Duties In Ill Health
Special to The Post from South Weymouth reports Colonel Henry A. Thomas giving up duties as postmaster due to failing health his vocal cords paralyzed and his mind affected though his physical bearing remains sturdy as he declines further service in July.
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Boston
Legislature of 1900 Nears Record for Length
The 1900 legislature nears the 206 day record set in 1883 as the body wrestles with lease debates and numerous measures. Senate President George E. Smith earns praise for efficiency while Governor Crane vetoes Boston bond bills amid calls for less legislative interference.
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Benjamin F. Butler
Tewksbury
Fitchburg
Albany
George
Groveland
Hart
Boston
General Court
George E. Smith
Everett
Smith
Whch
Senate
Bishop
House
Hudson River
New York
United States
Congress
New York Central Road
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Turtle
Pittsfield
Crane
Mann
Clarence Twitchell Sells Fine Celery Plants West Acton
Local grower Clarence Twitchell offers celery plants for sale in West Acton. The listing highlights quality stock suitable for home gardens and small plots.
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Clarence Twitchell
Missing railroad agent William P Eaton in Lexington
Lexington Massachusetts July 11 William P Eaton station agent of the Boston and Maine railroad at North Lexington disappeared from his home on July 4 and has not been heard from since no reason can be assigned for his disappearance
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Senate
House
Committee On Rules
Fitchburg
Beacon Hill
Soule
Turtle
Railroad Committee
Albany
Cape Cod
Lexington
Mass
William P. Eaton
Boston and Maine Railroad
North Lexington
Woman Struck by Train Near Attleboro Station
A woman about 40, believed to be Mrs Albion Aries of Woonsocket Rhode Island, was struck by a train near the Attleboro station and probably fatally injured. She suffered a fractured skull and both legs.
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Attleboro
Mass
Albion Aries
Woonsocket
R. I
Cholera Epidemic Hits Kohat Seirily
Cholera reaches Kohat near Peshawar with 207 cases and 77 deaths among Sepoys and camp followers between July 3 and July 9. Simla notes the outbreak on July 11.
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Simla
Kohat
Peshawer
Beachside and church events mark Boxboro week
Boxboro figures show Mrs. Willard at the beach while Florence and Mabel Dodge enjoy home vacation. An entertainment and lawn party at the church is planned for Thursday July 19 hosted by the C E. Rev William C Martyn. Martyn delivered a sermon on Sunday from John 8 32.
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Florence
Mabel Dodge
C. E
Wm. C. Martyn
July 4th Quiet at Acton Center and Local Visits
Acton Center reports a quiet Fourth of July with Mr. and Mrs. Granville Dole Jr. visiting the old homestead and Hon. W. A. Wilde with family in town for a brief stay. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Conant travel to New York for a few days. The village improvement society plans a lawn party on the common Thursday evening July 12.
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Granville Dole Jr
W. A. Wilde
Luther Conant
New York
Village Improvement Society
Pay Roll Shift After Railroad Consolidation
Post consolidation of the B and M and Fitchburg lines the Fitchburg payroll increases to about 19 930 per day. Roughly 6000 workers now belong to Fitchburg while the rest remain with the B and M. President Tuttle described the change as a heavy burden on his family.
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Fitchburg
Prest. Tuttle
Farm Couple Sought to Run Worcester County Dairy
Wanted couple well recommended to take charge of a Marlboro area dairy farm in Worcester County. The enterprise includes 12 cows producing milk. Address Enterprise Office Marlboro Mass.
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Worcester County
Enterprise Office
Marlboro
Mass
Mrs Lynch Dies After Poisoning Attempt in Webster
Mrs Patrick Lynch aged 55 of Webster dies from taking poison during an asthmatic attack Monday. She expressed regret in her last moments. Police report the incident as a self harm act.
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Webster
Mass
Patrick Lynch
Concord Grants Tax Exemption for Morrison Shoe Move
Concord New Hampshire July 11 The city government grants a ten year tax exemption to Morrison Shoe company enabling its move of manufacturing from Haverhill Massachusetts to Concord and start of operations here.
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Concord
N. H
Morrison Shoe Company
Haverhill
Mass
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White Mountains
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Nellie
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Harvard
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Mead
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Maine
Nash
Fred H. Nash
Mary Rich
Hall Bros
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C.D. Holmes
Maynard
J. Sterling Moore
So, Acton
B. D. Blanchard
Maynard’s Block
Boxboro
Mrs. Willard
Derby
Conn
S. G. Wood
East Hampton
8. M. Richardson
Dea M. E. Wood
Acton Center
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West Acton, Mass
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