Local notes from South Acton and area
Rev Mr Peebles and Ray visited friends in town last week. Several residents and visitors are noted in South Acton including Miss Julia McCarthy in Bowscawen and Mrs Robbie in Wal tham. A major fire near guard Dorks in Boston was visible from the village. A B M accident at Union square injured two girls from the village. A surprise 86th birthday for Will Webster. guests served refreshments. Dr. Frederick R Shaw to take over medical practice. contact numbers listed by Frank J Barker M D.
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Mr. Peebles
Ray
Julia McCarthy
Bowscawen, N
Magda Nelson
Somerville
J.M. Johnson
Fletcher's
D. H. Hall
Bon Stanley
Wesley Hall
Five Islands
Maine
Uard Dorks
Boston
Charles F. F. Campbel
S. J. Willis
Universalists
Richard Curran
Mise Dilla Dearborn
M. Hersey
Sanbornton
N. H
Christie’s
Wesley Bent
Mason
Mansfield
Mesars
Mills
Richardson
Willard
Frederick R. Shaw
Shaw
West Acton
Concord
Frank J. Barker
M. D
Wedding of Rev Willis and Miss Tucker at Medford
In Medford at the First Universalist church last week Rev Sidney J Willis and Miss Sara Lapham Tucker were united in marriage by Rev Clarence L Eaton. The ceremony was simple with many friends present and a reception followed. They will reside in the village after Sept. 6 and be at home to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Sidney J. Willis
Sara Lapham Tucker
Clarence L. Eaton
Miss Tucker
Mr. Willis
Vermont
William Willis
Kerby
F. Z. Taylor
A. Louden
L. C. Hastings
F. R. Tule
Tolman House Fire Destroys Prospect Street Home
A fire destroyed the Tolman house on Prospect Street owned by Mrs. Tolman and occupied by Frank Stiles on Saturday night. The blaze started in a rear storeroom with mice and matches suspected as possible causes. Mrs. Stiles alerted the family at about 8:30, escaping with the children as flames engulfed the room. Firefighters arrived promptly but could not save the furniture or residence. The Tolman family and neighbors assisted as crews fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect St
Yilopt
Jonathan Fletcher
Ener
Mrs. Tol- Haine
EB. Bixbynes
Luther Piper
Jerry
Fire Crews Struggle as Roof Is Wet and Breaches Occur
Brady led efforts to keep the roof wet while a hand engine stood by near the cigar mill. Firefighters faced difficulties securing fresh men to man the brakes though aid came from Acton Centre and Maynard to a creditable emergency response. Nearby towns sent volunteers to help protect the remaining structure and contents, preserving much of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Ciger
Acton
Maynard
Real baseball returns with village series on July 26
The town braces for five games between married and single men on Stow Street as a real league begins. Fans anticipate top contenders like Rube Waddell Reed and Iron Man Piper preparing for the contest while Bullet Jack Conant and Fence Breaker Tolman sharpen form. More lineup details arrive next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Stow St
Rube Waddell” Reed
Iron Man
Piper
Bullet Jack” Conant
Tolman
Congregational Notes from Concord Junction Church
Rev. Mr. Farren preached on Our Unconscious Influences from John 20 8 and will be seen more often as his family moved to Main Street Concord Junction. A duet by Miss Salisbury and Harold Merriam pleased attendees and Miss Helen Warren led the Christian Endeavor meeting. The Quad Club social Thursday night drew good crowds and Miss Minnie Gamble was visiting Mrs Emerick Gates.
Exports Through St John Fall Sharply in Year End
A statement by American Consul Wilrich shows exports through St John to the United States plunged. For year ended June 30 1907 exports totaled 2 845 827 dollars, but last year they fell by 347 492 dollars. For the quarter ended June 30 1908 exports to the U S declined by 182 890 dollars from the prior June quarter. In Cataumet Massachusetts the body of John P Trull of Woburn, a victim of the Delphin launch explosion in Buzzards Bay, washed ashore at Scragey neck and was identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Wilrich
United States
Cataumet
Mass
Delphin
Buzgards Bay
Scragey Neck
John P. Trull
Woburn
Trull
Acton Center News Notes and Local Notices
Flora Reed toured Plymouth last week. Mrs C B Saunders of Lowell was in town. Miss Jessie Copp returned from Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr L B Allen opened an office in his home. Betsy Ann Stearns of Providence is staying with Lyman Taylor. Mrs Robert Wayne returned from Worcester. Mr and Mrs Frank Tuttle and family of Waltham visiting James Tuttle. Several residents traveled to Shelbourne Nova Scotia. Fred Hodgman receiving treatment at MGH. About 50 couples attended Friday night dance and summer Friday dances planned. Acton Center noted for fire participation in South Acton. Town mourns loss of Mr and Mrs Styles. Uncalled letters list includes McFarland, Mrs Ferguson, Mrs Parker, Miss Stoddard, Miss Clark, Mrs Watkins. Auction: Otis H Forbush, sale today of all grass on Col Faulkner farm South Acton by order of Campbell. Grass described as heavy and fine. Sports score shows Acton 10 Concord 41 the score this week.
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Betsy Ann Stearns
Providence
Lyman Taylor
Robert Wayne
Worcester
McFarland
Lottie Ferguson
Mary Parker
E. G. Stoddard
Ruth Clark
Gardner Watkins
Otis H. Forbush
Col. Faulkner
South Acton
F. J. Campbell
Frederick R. Shaw
Shaw
West Acton
Concord
Frank J. Barker
M. D
Henri Bouffard
Morse & Bigelow
Nantasket Beach
Company F
W. M. Williams
Allison
F. B. Proctor
J. Harold Proctor
Helen Proctor
Elm Sr
A. G. Merrit
Plymouth
H. F. Walker
J. M. Sears
Southboro
Lucille
Katherine Haskell
Chicago
Maine
Alexis Scott
Mary Jane
New Britain
Conn
Marlboro
Cyrille Bouffard
Broadst
Marston
Central Block
Mechanic and Hastings Srs
J. A. McClaskey
Hudson
George Bouley
Isac Bouley
Joseph L’eveque
F. Breault
Alberte Lacroix
Hormidas Bouley
Eduard Leduc
Casey
Michael Casey
Grafton
Eva Smith
Framingham State Normal School
West Hampton
T. H. O’halloran
Bretton Woods
N. H
Choate, 1 & Stuart
May L. Darling
Lincoln Sst
Boynton & Allen’s
Murray Cottage
Lake Boon
W. W. T. Club
New England
Steels
New Hampshire
Europe
England
Scotland
Massachusetts Commissioners On Fisheries and Game
Cc. F. Hodge
Clark University
Ben
New Bedford
Mr. Coffin
Whitinsville
Wilton Lockwood
Cape
Atlantic Coast
Children’s Night at Acton Grange 259 Program
On July 14 the Acton Grange No 259 children's meeting featured Welcoming recitation Virginia Coughlin Miss Belden reading Pansy Song Ebber Ella Esther Frederickson recitation Ernest Greenough vocal duet Hazel and Sylvia Robbins cantata Grandmas Birthday Emily Davis and chorus of children Reading Miss Belden The program pleased the audience and Miss Belden selections were well received The humorous highlight was Ernest Greenoughs recitation Afterward children enjoyed ice cream and cake in the lower hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Grange
Virginia Coughlin
Miss Belden
Ebber
Ella
Esther Frederickson
Ernest Greenough
Hazel and
Sylvia Robbins
Emily Davis
Organ for sale Mason and Hamlin two bank with maple case
For sale a Mason and Hamlin two bank organ in good condition. En closed in a maple case. Suitable for lodge vestry or summer camp. Price forty dollars. Moses Reed Acton Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason and Hamlin
Moses Reed
Acton Center
West Acton Village News A Busy Week Report
West Acton notes share visits from Boston and Concord residents and locals at Ayer. The South Acton ladder truck was seen Saturday night as the town watched the progress on the new well. Dances at Acton Center Fridays are popular and several residents travel to Lake Nagog for recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennis Club
O. A. Knowlton
Lake Nagog
Marlboro Community Letters Mention Local Vacations and Visits
Marlboro residents and visitors are noted in a running column. Corporal Joseph McKenzie ill in Marlboro, several locals travel to Nantasket and Lake Chauncy, and many return from trips to Brockton Danvers Lynn and Springfield.
Artificial Rearing of Game Birds and Political Endorsement Discussed
The piece argues for artificial propagation of native game birds to prevent stock declines and support farmers, markets, and conservation. It notes Massachusetts experiments on quail and grouse, mentions Dr. Hodge and others, and endorses John N. Cole for Lieutenant Governor. It closes with a Beverly Evening Times endorsement.
Odd Fellows Install Officers in Acton Lodge
Acton lodge I O O F installed officers on Monday evening with EB Swift as noble grand Mosses Thompson vice grand E B Coolidge warden Ralph E Whitcomb conductor C S Twitchell chaplain Chas Woodard R S N G William Charter L N G W H Kinsley R S V G F S Whitcomb L S V G ET Rice inside guard John Greer outside guard T Wetherbee R S 8 Levi Perkins absent Installin g officer Charles E Balcom Hudson assisted A district deputy spoke briefly and refreshments followed in the banquet room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ET Rice
John Greer
Reverend Willis Weds Miss Tucker in Medford
Rev. Mr. Willis and Miss Sarah Tucker of Medford were married Thursday July 9 at 4 PM in the First Universalist Church Medford. An informal reception followed in the vestry. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in South Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Joel Willis
The
Universalist Church
Sarah ‘Lapam Tucker
Medford
First Universalist
Lost Dog in West Acton Area
Fox terrier named Tots with white face brown ears and a black tail went missing in West Acton Massachusetts. Please notify J V Ramaidell if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Ramaidell
West Acton
Mass
James Walter Burke Addresses Massachusetts Auditors
Harvard figure James Walter Burke spoke to professional and business men this week, presenting grave ideas on statewide issues. He emphasized the need for strong men in public office and urged careful attention to governmental problems affecting every citizen of Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walter Burke
Harvard
Massachusett
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Mrs. Robbie
Waltham
Mr. Cole
Universal
Willis
Winnipesaukee
Baseball
Miss Minnie Gamble
Mrs. Emerick Gates
Flora Reed
Jessie Copp
Mass. General Hospital
L. B. Allen
Mrs
Frank Tuttle
James Tuttle
Howard Daniels
Shelbourne
N. S
Fred L. Hodgman
Hiram Proctor
Acton Gentre
Finny Porter
Richard Kinsley
HB. B. Davis
Ayer
B. A. Brigham
Petersboro
N.H
Ben Wombolt
William Murphy
James O'Connell
Gladys McGregor
R. O. Littlefield’s
Mabel V. Parker
Joseph Barber
Lynn
W. H. Kinsley
Acton Centre
Windsor Hotel
Mr. Tarleton
James Bosworth
West Somerville
G. H. Decaster
R. W. Robinson
Washington, D. C
D. N. Lovett
Frank Stile
Rena Hicks
Glen Falls, N. Y
Alfred Downie
Nahum Littlefield
Frank P. Richardson
J. Alfred Goding
Bessie Elder
Elizabeth Goding
Lyne
Mary’ J. Wheeler
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Joseph McKenzie
Co. F
Frank Corriers
Laremont
N. H. Rey
J. P. Sullivan
Brighton Seminary
George Spalding
Brant Rock
William D. Burdett
Danvers
J.T. Moriarty
Lake Chauncy
F. G. Bond
B. F. Greeley
Grace
Newburyport
J. T. Goggin
James O’brien
Daniel Connelly
W. H. Finnick
A. H. Wheelock
Isac Moineau
Hector Moineau
Helen Moineau
Springfield
Fred Dwyer
Quinebaug Cottage
Fort Meadow
Albina Martel
New ‘Bedford
Louis’ Martel
Grant St
Charles Calas
Elm St
Alice
Miriam Walsh
William Shorten
Belmont St
Lyman Spinney
Winthrop St
Yarmouth
George Litchfield
Charles Barker
William Latham
James Keane
Lake Sunapee
Frances Morse
Walter
I. P. Morse
Berlin
J. J. Cassidy
Health Department
John Brown
Lincoln St
J. A. Millington
Fabyan, N. H
D. Delage
Fred Desjardins
Fred Caouette
Willie Roy
Leon Delogue
Emery . Duchesneau
Southbridge
Fred Gaucher
Broad St
Edndor
Odor
John N.cole
Andover
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Cole
Commonwealth
Beverly
ODD Fellows
Charles E. Balcom
GEO
Whitney
Concord, Junction
R. H. Cotton
Wakefield
George D. Elson
Brooks Street
Maynard, Mass
A.M. Whitcomb
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