Long days spark varied notes from Mary Wilkins to WWI tea hopes
A jumble of notes discusses Miss Mary Wilkins returning home without marriage, a freight engine crash with dynamite, Paul Revere imagery, Maine Good Templars on champagne, a proposed lynching fine in Ohio, new German uniforms, Marion Harland on the "new woman," West Point cadet reinstatement talk, South Carolina tea plants in Buffalo exhibit, and a bold forecast that domestic tea could cut imports to 80 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Buffalo
Department of Agriculture
Wonder Man From Cherokee Restores Back Pain Battle
Mr. C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa is described as cheerful and erect now, after suffering intense back pain that confined him to a chair and caused agony when stooping. Observers remark the dramatic improvement in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Memorial Day Socials and Local Happenings Across Town
Town residents gathered for Memorial Day activities as workers reported a rail accident injuring a road employee and a new helmeted police force debuted. Others noted visitors from Lowell and Brooklyn, a county road race results, sidewalk completion at St Brigid's cemetery, and local students finishing school terms at BU Law.
Quiet Memorial Day Observed by Maynard Veterans
Memorial Day in Maynard was subdued as the Isaac Davis post did not visit town. Veterans and schoolchildren gathered at the post office square, then visited Glenwood and St Bridget's cemeteries for prayers, grave decorating, and taps. Delegations from Spanish American War veterans and Summer Hill lodge attended various cemeteries, with remarks by local clergy and Judge Chas Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Davis
Maynard
Post Office Square
W. R.C
Glenwood Cemetery
A. B. Papineau
W. F. Lawford
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
J. A. Crowe
Stow
Cyrus Cook
William N. Decker
Henry P. Worthley
Thomas Lyons
Phil Emmett
Spanish American War Association of Co. 16
Mass
St. Bridget's Cemetery
Mark Cronin
Taps
Summer Hill Lodge
Acton
Concord
Chas. A. Welch
A. F
Walter B. Currier
The New Superintendent
George H. Hart becomes superintendent of the water department on Monday. Formerly a machinist and more recently chief engineer at the American Powder Co. works, his skilled background aids his new role. Mr. Naylor retires after long faithful service, leaving an excellent record for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Hart
Water Department
Hart
American Powder Co
Naylor
Concord Churches Rev George A Tewksbury to lead services
Trinity Church Protestant and Scandinavian M B Church list Sunday services and prayer meetings led by Rev George A Tewksbury and Rev Charles H Johnson with times 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m noting gas lighting and close meetings scheduled for Sundays and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
George A. Tewksbury
Trinity Church Protestant Ing
Scandinavian M. B
Charles H. Johnson
Church Services and Schedules Mentioned in Acton Notices
The item lists multiple church activities across denominations. It mentions Rev Chas H Washburn at a Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday service at 11 45 and Sunday school at noon led by W H superintendent, plus choir and C E society details. St Bridget s RC Church lists masses at 8 30 am and 10 30 am with rev A J Crowe as pastor and a vesper service at 5 35 pm. A note references West Acton first Sunday of each month with a 2 15 pm Sunday school session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Washburn
W. H
Amory
E. French
Lizzie Wilson
C. E. Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunda
L. D. Wilson
Soemean
Cc Giewee and
Cadalet
R. W. Garter
ST. Bridget’s R. C
A. J. Crowe
West Acton
Lodge Meeting Schedule for I O O F No 181
Foresters meet on the first and third Mondays, and on the fourth Monday. The second and fourth Wednesdays are set aside for I O O F No 181 lodge activities. The notice outlines regular meeting nights and lodge designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
Ilspah
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Mary Wilkins
Patips
Western Railways
Paul Revere
Christ Church
Paul
Templars
Maine
Ohio
Marion Harland
Bernhardt
United States
West Point
Academy
Pres. McKin
Wonder
Theo
Nelson
Acton Street
Jeppeson
Howard A. Wilson
Notary Public
Brooks St
C. Silvio Foreign
I Doms Paratiaemes
John Horse
Ernest Hosmer
D. D
Tosp
E. Henderson & CO
Nathan Spectre
Nason St
Fitchburg
BA. R
Perak
Mavyrard
Harry Clark
Lord
Geo. Creighton
Harry Thayer
East Braintree
Edith Woodart
Geo. Hartman
Guy Currie
Worcester
George O'Brien
Ayer
Mise Alice Nicholson
Archie Lees
Lowell
Thos. Smith
Gleasondale
Katie Coughlin
Maple Court
Fiteh
Lucius D. Wilson
Presho
Carnival Committee
Henry Clark
Lynn
William Stuyto
Mills
David Richardson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mary Haggerty
Thomas Wright
Tom
Electric Road
Dr. Goodenow
Alex Greer
Quincy
John Hanna
Moses Cook
New York
Main St
Robert Bariss
Hugh Waters
Harvard
Sullivan
Howard Wilson
B. U. Law School
Rose McCormick
Hyde Park
Delia Collins
Mary Morin
Newton
Harper
W. A. Haynes CO
C. H. Persons
Maynard, Mass
Cove
George B. Gove, Maynard
Concord Junction
W. W Cam
Ian
Maynard Churches
Congregational Church
Arthur Walker
Maynard Fire
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