South Acton News Briefs From 1894 Window
Cold churches and scarce gas disrupt services while Marlboro visits and local events fill the week. Weddings in 1893 lag. 33 solemnized. Nomination papers require acceptance letters. Maynard fire insurance payouts rose from 10,286 in 1892 to 25 in 1893. The Iola lodge minstrel hall roared to success as temperance rally plans loom. The town votes and registers ahead of March 7. births, deaths, and business moves dot the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Christian Endeavor Society
Maynard
T. F. Parker
Iola Lodge
Notice for timely article submissions to weekly issue
Instructions urge writers to reach the public office by Tuesday night to ensure insertion in the same week. Early receipt helps prevent condensation or delay. News ads or subscriptions may be left with C. H. Persons in Riverside block and J B Deane’s Loewe’s block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Persons
Riverside
J.B. Deane's
Loewe's
Publication Deadline Reminder
All material must reach the office by Tuesday of the game week. Early submissions reduce the risk of delays in publication. News, advertising, and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Insertion Deadline for Advertisements and Subscriptions
Notice states all advertising matter must reach the affb ication by Tuesday to ensure same week insertion. Earlier receipts guard against condensation order articles. Advertising items and subscriptions may be left at H. L. Whitcomb's book or at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Newton
H. L. Whitcomb
Large Grange Meeting Draws Hundreds to Hudson Town Hall
A vast gathering of grangers met in Hudson with about 300 attendees from Hudson and neighboring towns. Morning talks featured George L. Clemence of Southbridge on dairy farming, followed by a bountiful luncheon at Odd Fellows hall. George M. Whitaker of Our Grange Homes spoke on the Babcock milk tester in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Town Hall
Howe
Hudson
Marlboro
Southboro
Stow
Northboro
Westboro
Hopkinton
Berlin
Sudbury
Boxboro
George L. Clemence
Southbridge
Odd Fellows
George M. Whittaker
Patent salve promises cure or money back
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles. It guarantees satisfaction or refunds and sells for 25 cents per box through B F Johnson & Sons Maynard and J C Friend Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Sons
Maynard
J. C. Friend
Concord
Ephraim Bull and the Concord grape legacy
An obscure Massachusetts man, Ephraim Bull, is honored as a public benefactor for creating the Concord grape. Beginning in 1840 in Concord, he pursued native US vines after failed experiments with European varieties, planting seeds to breed a hardy grape that now boosts American viticulture and land values nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Historical Society of the Descendants of the
Luke Smith
Massachusetts
United States
Lincoln
Washington
Ephraim Bull
George W. Childs
Mr. Bull
Concord
Maine
California
Oakland
Cal
Enquirer
Investor notice from Boston Harness Co. Concord Junction
Harvey Wheeler offers investors first class cumulative preferred stocks with about 7 percent net. The notice lists the Office in Boston Harness Co. at Concord Junction and a residence on Elm St in Concord for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wheeler
Boston Harness Co
Concord Junction
Elm St
Concord
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Middlesex County
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Worcester County
Main St
Maynard Chase
Wood Square
Hudson No
Drs
Dr, Stetson
William Barrett
Murtin Companims
Quincy
Holyoke
Worcester
Traders and Mechanics
Meer and
Cl Dorchester
Springfield
Garman Ame A
Phenix of
Haeater
Wash
Northern Assurance
Pre American
Mackdeat
P. L. Boots
D. F
E.f.dempsey
Arthur E. Walker
Fire Insurance Agency
Best Companies
Abel G. Haynes
Maynard, Mass
Henry A. Richardson
Attorney- At-Law
Friend's Block
Mass
Exchange Bldg
State Street
Boston
C.E. Watson's
Summer Street
J. R. Graham
Just
Formosa
Japan
Co-operative
E. H. Smith
South Acton
Plymouth
F. J. Hastings
New England
South Acton and
John J. Flannery
Bedford St
Peabody Medical Co
Atlantic
Sheehan
ME. Sheehan
Carter
Citizens
Co-operative Hall
E. H. Davis
Selectmen’s
Selectmen’s Room
A. N. Hanks
Bright
Mt. Vernon
Maynard Football Club
A. Billett
W. Parkinson
F. Beavin
H Miller
E. Carlton
F. Moore
E. Garlick
Newton Upper Falls
Maynard Baseball Club
Main Street
Music Hall
B. Society
Acton Centre
F. J. Hastings & Co
Charles A. Welch Lodge
F. A.M
Frank Jones
Acton Historical Society
E. F. Richardson
John Fletcher
Luke Blanchard
Lizzie S. Handley
Mitprep E. Hanpiy
Baldwin’s
Mr. Reynolds
Unitarian Church
Officer Craig
Cambridge
Patrick McGrah
E. E. How
John A. Crowe
St. Bernard’s Church
James Brown
Dowd’s Lane
Town Hall
St. Bernard’s Par
O’connell
George B. Bartlett
Pilgrim Church
Belle G. Hopkins
Brown
Ada Chaplin
Miss
J. H. Brown
Crowell
Lewis A. Downing
Ole Oleson
R. N. Johan Peters
W. C. Rollins
Wm. Wild
Emma Boothby
Sui
Lexington Street
W. C. Hancock
George Heywood
Mercury
Hoyt
Ole O. Thorpe
Church of Concord
Grange
Buckin
Arnica
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