Local Notices and Town Meeting Report
A roundup of residents vacationing and town news includes Peter C Edwards visiting the Ledges and Harry Smith taking a two week vacation. The Adams sisters plan to move to Concord Junction. A union church service is planned at the Unitarian meeting house. Town meeting yielded little action with water pipe decisions tied to a 5 percent income guarantee and a tax rate of 18.0 per 1000. Lester Griffiths schedules a four week vacation with time at home and on the cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Adams
Littleton
James Adams
New House
Concord Junction
Lester Griffiths
Cape
Community fete plans for Peddiar's lot event in Seminary
Arrivals organize a Saturday afternoon program at the Peddiar lot by Seminary, with music by Miss Ockington and Mrs J D Christie. Monologues, skits and farces precede a First Parish church reception. Proceeds fund cement sidewalks, with past nettings and costs noted and about 351 dollars on hand for further sidewalk extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ockington
Lowell
J. D. Christie
Plano
Littleton Hears Second Fete Saturday Parade And Fair
On Saturday August 3 Littleton observed its second fete with a 10 am parade featuring autos and floats. Town hall park booths sold peanuts popcorn lemonade candy souvenirs and novelties while a dairy lunch offered sandwiches doughnuts pie cheese coffee and milk. The 9th regiment brass band of Fitchburg performed in the afternoon and evening with an orchestra from the band providing music for the evening dance. G Warren Cox of Barre was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Town Hall Park
OD. L. Page
9Th Regiment Brass Band
Fitchburg
G. Warren Cox
Barre
Funeral services held for George Hutchinson in Westford
The funeral was conducted at his home by Rev. H L Caulkins with Mrs. Mattie Priest singing. Burial followed at Westlawn cemetery with a G A R salute. Hutchinson, born in Westford in October, aged 74, married Annie Foley in 1868 and leaves widow plus six children. He served three years in the Civil War with Mass Infantry, peninsula campaign, Malvern Hill injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hutchinson
H. L. Caulkins
Baptist Church
Mattie Priest
Westlawn
Hutchinson
Westford
Annie Foley
Littleton
George
Annabel
Irving Smith
Frank
Emma
John
Augusta
6Th Regiment
Mass. Infantry
Peninsula
Malvern Han
Second Bat of Green Corps Homeward After Service
The text notes a veteran named Mr. Mucins returning home with a calm, happy disposition and strong family devotion. It highlights his calm nature and commendable efforts on behalf of his wife and children, reflecting his supportive role and experiences shared in Changements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Corps
Mucins
Min
Mrs McKinley, 63, Dies After Long Illness
Mrs John McKinley aged 63 died after a long and painful sickness. She passed away Thursday night after a period of suffering. Her demise follows a prolonged illness affecting her health and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKinley
Services Held for Mrs. Priest with Rev BE C of Acton Officiating
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev BE C of Acton for Mrs. Priest with Mrs. Mattie Priest singing. Burial followed in Weatlawn cemetery. Help wanted for stable work a competent man, $30 monthly, apply to Coughlin Gres Maynard Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. C. of
Acton
Mattie Priest
Weatlawn Cemetery
Appy
Coughlin Gres
Maynard, Mass
Horse Crazed Run Afoot Through City Streets
A horse reared at a bridie, fell, then rose to grab the end of a flying wagon. A policeman was lifted into the wagon amid onlookers’ admiration and rode to safety as the horse sped past streetcars near 188th street. The animal covered over three miles before calmer control was regained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridie
188Th Street
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