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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
8
Marlboro's nine holds the South Eastern Massachusetts record with last season's mark noted as strong. Manager Hazelum says the team will not come for a guarantee but to play ball. Marlboro travels far to Saturday's game, aiming for a fast, exciting contest for loyal fans. The Stoughtons have one loss this season, to North Attleboro.
Mrs. Dexter Spinney improves after illness as lake cottages fill and Nagog Inn shows summer activity. Emily Maynes wed at noon June 12 in East Littleton. N. F. Patterson of East Littleton the groom’s brother narrates. The deceased, long a church leader, is remembered for duty and faith. funeral by Rev. Miles with choir. Auction listings include cattle and farm goods for W. H. Randall in Bridgewater, P. Crowley in Boxboro, and A. P. Hager in Littleton with scheduled sale times.
Carl Pickens of Boston was guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. Conant. Acton Grange will confer degrees next week. Schools closed Friday for summer vacation. Several locals, including Mr. and Mrs. Barker guests and visitors from Cambridge Lowell Wisconsin Newton Scituate Charlestown Leominster, noted in social entries.
In memoriam for Deacon Henry M. Smith who died Tuesday morning June 11 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon the 13th with burial at Woodlawn cemetery. Smith was born in Acton to Sol and Catherine Smith.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends for aiding during our father’s long illness and for floral offerings and kindnesses at the loss of both father and aunt. Fiattie EH. Smith Albert H. Smith Martha F. Smith Mr. and Mrs. BE. F Smith and daughter Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Smith
Acton residents discuss locating a new high school within the town to keep students home. South Acton favors a Prospect Street site owned by Ellis Wetherbee, with West and Central Acton also wanting a location. If built in South Acton the town would cover North and East students’ transport.
Sidney J. Willis, pastor of the Universalist churches of South and West Acton, will be ordained at the First Universalist Church of South Acton on Tuesday evening, June 25, at 7 30. Reverends Vincent E Tomlinson and Charles Conklin plus Professor George Harmon will participate. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
Acton defeated Lincoln in a strong pitching duel. Cotting worked steadily, escaping trouble with runners on, while Lincoln’s pitcher labored but kept the visitors in check until late. Manager Giles directed from the line, emulating McGraw in spirited coaching. The score:
Four graduates Ethel Griswold Ethel Thompson Ralph Piper and Harold Simonds will receive diplomas in a town hall ceremony with Merriam's orchestra providing music The program includes marches selections and an address by Henry Goodwin Smith followed by the Bridal Chorus and Columbia Beloved Chorus A special town meeting is planned for 8 p m the same evening to discuss the school question All voters and parents are urged to attend
Local items from West Acton cover births and visits, graduates from Worcester academy, and town events. Notables include Clarence Porter’s baby daughter, Harding Armstrong’s Harvard graduation, and Stanley Hall at Amherst. Wachusett Baptist Sunday schools convene at Littleton with a prepared program. Memorial Day observances receive thanks to Gleasondale church and Stow volunteers.
West Acton notes dated June 14 1907 record a regular meeting of Isaac Da with discussions on local affairs and community matters. The brief item outlines proceedings and decisions affecting residents.
Dr and Mrs F J Barker and Miss Grace Farnum attended the Co A 36th regiment reunion in Fitchburg Thursday evening. Graduating exercises for Acton High School class 07 will be held in the town hall.
A tiger terrorizes western Tibet then a hundred villagers armed with axes and stones trap and kill it after a long pursuit. The report appears in Youth's Companion. A modern wife surprise ends with a husband finding his wife already awake when he returns home at eight in the morning.
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