Ministers Honored in Patriots Day Peace Celebration
South Acton marked Patriots Day with a town wide event Monday afternoon and evening. Ministers organized a program featuring 75 historic wood and stone walking sticks, relics from Sheridan’s sword to Dewey’s Olympia flag. Readings, solos, and a three act comedy followed a supper and resolutions praising Co. F. for patriotic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Law Reed
Wood
N. J. Cole
Continental Fife
Reuben L. Reed
Congregational Church
Fitzgerald Mandeville de Ee
Jane McCartney
Willis Lord
Chelsea
L. G. Willard Jack Barl
L. W. Piper
South Acton
Acton Honors Canes From Historic Sites Across Nation
Capt Isaac Davis and Francis Barker are remembered as Acton heroes as canes and a chest made from wood from landmarks across America are presented by Miss Gladys MacGregor to local clergy. The gifts came with books detailing each wood piece and its numbered identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Davis
Francis Barker
Acton
Old North Bridge
America
Old Witch House
Salem
Plymouth Rock
Gov. Winthrop
Israel Putnam
State House
Old Tea House
Boston
Gen. Warren
Bunker Hill
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
Gettysburg
Libby Prison
Wabash
Kearsage
Olympia
Hartford
Maine
Pedro
Marblehead
Davis Blues Adopt Capt Isaac Davis Name in Acton
Acton militia history notes the choice of Capt Isaac Davis as unit name. The statement honors Davis, a Concord minute man killed at the Old North Bridge on April 19 1775, recognizing his role as a leading commander in the first organized resistance to Britain and the birth of the United States. The town thanks Co F M V M for adopting the name to keep the patriotic link alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Davis
Acton
Old North Bridge
Concord
George III
United States of America
Davis Blues
Davis Guards
Local Repair and Painting Service Offered by Solon A. Robbins
South Acton advertiser Solon A. Robbins offers harness boot and shoe repairs by C. H. Clark and continues painting glazing and hardwood finishing after 30 years with Mr. Francis Jones. He invites Mr. Jones customers to remember him and seek service in South Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
C. H .Clark
Francis Jones
Jones
Solon A. Robbins
Two Acton Residents Reach 88 on Leap Year Birthday
Mrs. Daniel Tuttle of South Acton and Isaac T. Flagg of Acton both celebrated their 88th birthdays on a Monday, defying the calendar since 1896. Tuttle, widow of Civil War captain Daniel Tuttle, is among Acton’s oldest residents and mother of 13 children. Flagg, a longtime shoemaker, remains active with Wood, Harmon & Co. in Boston and has supported the Republican party since its founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Tutle
Tuttle
Lowell
Col. Jones
Lake Nagog House
Acton
Ashby
George Tuttle
South Acton
Frank
Concord
Albert
John Hosmer
Ayer Junction
Daniel
Charles Tuttle
Chelsea
Julian
Lyman Taylor
James
Arthur Tuttle
Isaac T. Flagg
Littleton
Mr. Flagg
John Fletcher
Flagg
O. W. Flagg
Everett Flagg
Wood, Harmon & Co
Boston
Baptist Church
Republican Party
Local notes from Marlboro and surrounding towns
Harry Howard travels to Danvers. Mrs. John Toohey of Ringold Street appears on the jok list. Miss Eva Duhamel visited relatives in West Boylston. Knights of Columbus minstrels held first rehearsal. Fred Briggs of Athol visiting Charles Doyle in Ricest. Miss Alice Madden works briefly at Crown confectionery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howard
Danvers
John Toohey
Ringold Street
Eva Duhamel
West Boylston
Knights of Columbus Minstrels
Fred Briggs
Athol
Charles Doyle
Mise Alice Madden
Crown Confectionery
Local Notes From Town and County
Frank Holt owns a fine pacer. Fred Baldwin of Greenfield was in town Sunday. Edson Baird is confined to the house with the grip. Smith Finney sold his team to Boston parties last week. Ernest Hosmer starts for California Monday. Mae Jones is confined to the house by sickness. A. L. Rodgers visited Worcester relatives. John Temple lost his fox hound last Friday after being struck by an express. John Kennedy returned from the Massachusetts hospital Saturday. Wm. Midgley, B M Railroad fireman, moved to Union Square. Mrs. James Bent went to the Massachusetts Homeopathic hospital in Boston. H B Clough notary public appointment noted in another column. Rev F S Rice spoke on China at the Universalist church vestry Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Baldwin
Greenfield
Edson Baird
Smith Finney
Boston
Ernest Hosmer
California
Thomas Kelley
Waltham
William Lafleur
Maplewood Ave
Michael Murphy
Parker House
Lincoln St
Charles O'Neil
South Framingham
Fred Donavan
Thomas
John Baker
Alice
James Tighe
Berlin Road
Henry Nedreau
Arthur Drinkwine
Goldy May Andrews
Dean Army School
Franklin
Natick
Hudsons
Winfred Temple
Hiram Temple
Church St
Neil St. George A. Morrison
Sanbornton
N. H
Snow
George N. Rogers
Manchester
Acton Centre Notices and Local Sales
The Ladies Aid meet with Mrs E Phasen this Thursday. Mrs Pratt's body laid to rest at Woodlawn. Young People's Christian Endeavor plans rally at Horace and Mrs Tuttle's home. YP CECB to elect officers Friday after prayer meeting. Auction of 60 tons hay March 3 1904 at 2 30 pm near Concord Monument Street Goodwin barn. Hay weighs and sold without reserve with May 15 for removal. Otis H Forbush to conduct sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
E. Phasen
Pratt
Cambridge
Woodlawn Cemetery
Young People’s Society of Christain Endeavor
Horace Tuttle
Christaan Endeavor
Congregational Church
Concord
Monument
Local social notes from Waltham and nearby towns
Illness and travel updates from residents include Fred Mansmann ill with Augustus Trusl, Charlies Gardner moving to Exeter, I. Reckard visiting Chelsea friends, Misses Nellie Dacey and Sadie Chartier in Concord, and Mrs D P Bourette recovering from bronchitis. Local items cover property sale, family visits, scarlet fever recovery, a catch wrestling challenge, and a factory explosion ending with the plant shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Trusl
Waltham
Charlies Gardner
Williams St
Exeter
N. H
I. Reckard
Chelsea
Nellie Dacey
Sadie Chartier
Concord
D. P. Bourette
Preston St
Bridgeside Club
Fort Meadow
Brooksides
West Acton Community Notices and Upcoming Events
Thomas Cotton retires from Dr Tasker’s lab. W C T A met at the Misses Wetherbee residence. John Vose attended John Temple’s funeral in Princeton. March 1 the Aactors duel the Midgets at Littlefield’s hall. George J Barnes address printed for Dr Hartwell funeral. Rev Estabrook preached at Concord Junction Reformatory. Lena Sewall visits from Townsend en route to Maine. About 100 attended South Acton patriotic services led by Reuben L Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Barnes Esq
Benj. H. Hartwell, Ayer
Dr. Hartwell
Lena Sewall
Townsend
Maine
Twenty-Niners Lucky Ones at Baptist Leap Year Social
The Y. P. C. B. held a leap year social in the Baptist church vestry on Monday evening admitting every 29th person free. A large crowd enjoyed music and readings led by ladies except Rev. Estabrook who spoke with his cane. Charlotte Wood played violin with Helen Wood on piano, Clara L. Stone read vividly, Jennie Sargent sang well, followed by cake cocoa and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. P
C. B
Baptist Church
Mr. Estabrook
Reed
Charlotte
Wood
Helen Wood
Helen Wood Accompanist. Miss Wood
Clara L. Stone
Jennie Sargent
St Bridget's Beats Actons 31 to 23 in Littlefield Hall
St Bridget's of Maynard defeated Actons 31 to 23 in Littlefield's hall Saturday night. The game stayed tight through the second period tied 21 to 21 before St Bridget's pulled away in the final period with five baskets to Actons one. McGill and Tucker starred for St Bridget's. Littlefield and Beach shone for Acton. Attendance was reported 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bridget's
Maynard
Actons
Littlefield’s Hall
St. Bridget’s
Littlefield
Beach
Acton
McGill
Tucker
St. Bridget’s Norris
Tucker Beach
Collins Littlefield
Cleary O'Connell
McGill Morse
Ledgard
O’connell
Cleary
Collins
Timers
B. Hoitt
Sime
Electric Bitters Promised As Cure For Nervous Exhaustion
Advert describes Electric Bitters as the best remedy for overwork sleeplessness and nervous tension. Claims the tonic relieves nervousness rheumatism neuralgia and malaria germs. Sold for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Pharmacy
Maynard
J. C. Friend
Willard Pharmacy
South
Czar of the East Alexeieff Seen as Tsar’s Right Hand Man
Vice Admiral Alexeieff of the Russian navy is described as the czar's key ally and trusted adviser, serving closely at the highest levels of command. The article emphasizes his influence and proximity to imperial decision making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Alexeieff
Russia
Navy
Hudson Notes and Local People in Brief
Miss Irene Noble guests in Boston and Jennie Ryan returns from Brockton visit. Maude McDonald sick with grip. Mrs I Fubbart visiting relatives in Manville Rhode Island. William Tullock visits from Boston. Elwin E Green finishes duties at J F Murray store. Dr Frank Morse visits brother F A Morse. Lever bolts fixed in town hall doors. William Holden visits from Greenfield. Melissa Gage now visiting friends in Boston. Josephine Gleason lectures on foreign travel at the Unitarian church. Frank Rooney house quarantined for daughter Florence illness. Hudson Council K of C hears talk by Ex Mayor McNamee of Cambridge. Ike McLean and Joe Harrington set for six rounds at 120 pounds March 11 Marlboro. Hazen Leighton to address no license meeting in town hall Sunday. Clinton line trains run hourly Friday. Worcester car wheel break alters schedule. Infant Robert Harper Burkill dies of pneumonia. Local voters must supply a witness for legal residence verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holden
Greenfield
Friends
Melissa Gage
Irene Noble
Boston
Josephine Gleason
Unitarian Church
Frank Rooney
Maple St
Florence
Hudson Council
McNamée
Cambridge
Ike McLean
Joe Harrington
Highland Athletic Club
Marlboro
Clinton
Hudson
Worcester
Robert Harper Burkill
J. A. Burkill
Proper Treatment of Pneumonia
Pneumonia requires a physician and often follows a cold or grip. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is endorsed by Dr. W. J. and used by physicians with reported good results in pneumonia. Available from druggists including P. H. De Lee in Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. J
P. H. de Lee
Maynard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co. F
Gen
Henry Parsons
Gladys MacGregor
West Acton
Franklin Wood
Thomas M. Miles
6Th Regiment
William H. Geary
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Charles F
F. E. Cutter
Cc. F. Robing
Twenty
Mrs
Daniel Tuttle
Isaac
T. Flagg
Frank Holt
James Bent
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
H. B. Clough
China
F. 8. Rice
Universalist Church
Acton Centre
Fred Mansmann
Thomas Cotton
Dr. Tasker
Misses Wetherbee
John Vose
Princeton
John Temple
Vose
Estabrook
Reformatory
Concord Junction
Alexeief
Far East
Manchuria
Siberia
Bavy
Hfudson
Jennie ‘Ryan
Sundey
Brockton
Elwin E. Green
J. F. Murray
Frank Morse
Ashland
F. A. Morse
Hazen Leighton
Town Hall
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