South Acton Social Notices and Local Visits
Mrs. A. J. Fletcher visits her son in Greenfield. Miss Mary Lothrop substituted in Btow school. Miss Nellie Jones spent time at home. Miss Blanche Harriman visited L. C. Hastings. Mrs. B. Gowen of Rutland visited W. E. Hayward. A farce to be presented at Universalist church. Miss Lothrop hosted whist. Mrs. L Ula Skelton visiting Mrs. L. D. Brown. Basketry class meeting moved to Wednesday. Harry Dix and Miss Emily Adams guests of Jennie Fletcher. Ladies circle of Universalist society to meet Mrs. C. H. Fairbanks. gentlemen invited in evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Fletcher
Greenfield
Mary Lothrop
Btow
Nellie Jones
Blanche Harriman
L. C. Hasting
B. Gowen
Rutland
W. E. Hayward
Universalist Church
L. Ula Skelton
L. D. Brown
Concord Junction
Harry Dix
Somerville
Emily Adams
Weston
Jennie P. Fletcher
the Universalist Society
C. H. Fairbanks
Masquerade Ball Glittered Through Maynard and Nearby Towns
About 100 costumed attendees and large crowds attended a masquerade ball in Maynard and neighboring towns. Music by Harry E. Brigham's Marlboro orchestra drew satisfaction and a long list of named participants wore varied costumes including flower girl, matador, mandarin, Indian, Chinaman, soldier, and many fancy outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Ayer
Boxboro
Harry E. Brigham
Orchestra of
Marlboro
H. B. Tolman
Don Ceasar
James J. Knight
Page
N. J. Cole
Schoolboy
R. W. Dockendorff
U Sam
D. H. Bond
Matador
B. D. Simonds
A. H. French
W. B. Hayden
A. V. Bariteau
B. Owen
Ernest Day
May Harris
Harris
Fancy
Bertha Louise Whitcomb
May Jones
Nellie Jones
Sophia Fisher
Hubbard
Henry Price
A. Merriam
Skelton
Frank Holt
Florence Lawrence
Jennie Fletcher
Wayne Lawrence
Bert Willis
Lowell Cram
A. Hosmer
A. H. Gilmore
Fred Whitcomb
Henry Hodges
Minnie Redmond
Kathryn Coughlin
Venus
Bessie Mahoney
Chester Robbins
Emily Adams
Obituary of Grace Hayward Sawyer at 24 in Clinton
Mrs Roy Sawyer formerly of this village died of consumption at her husband’s Clinton home on Tuesday of last week aged 24. She lived in South Acton most of her life, graduated from the local high school in 1897, and was active in the Epworth League. Funeral services were held at the Universalist church after private rites at Clinton. Burial followed at Mt Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sawyer
Grace Hayward
Clinton
Waltham
Epworth League
Universalist Church
Bertha Batley
Mt. Hope
Sawyer
Hayward
Congregational Church Notes Preview Lectures and Socials
The Congregational church schedules events in March including C as Campbell’s Seeing by Touch lecture for Mrs. Holt on Thursday 9 at 7 30 pm. Jennie Harrington hosts L I C on Thursday afternoon March 16. The L S C sells a salad supper on March 13 from 6 30 to 7 30 pm inviting friends from nearby towns. Dr A B Winship of the Boston Journal of Education delivers Twentieth Century Standards at 7 45 pm, with high praise for his brilliance and thought. A large crowd welcomed Dr Anderson of Boston last Thursday and his address is hoped to prompt a 10 day series of meetings soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.as. Campbell
Geo. N. Holt
Congregational Church
Jennie Harrington
A. B Winship
Boston Journal of Education
Anderson
Boston
Help Wanted and Service Ad Notices
Harness boot and shoe repairing at reasonable prices by C H Clark. Wanted a girl to do general house work apply to Mrs C M Kimball South Acton Massachusetts. Wanted a girl for general housework apply to Mrs C M Kimball South Acton Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H .Clark
C. M. Kimball
South Acton
Mass
Auction at Nobscot Mountain Farm South Sudbury Mass
Otis H. Forbush of Acton Mass. will auction for E. W. Jones on Thursday March 16 1905 at 12 30 oclock two horses seven cows one heifer two six months calves farming heater copper boiler seed potatoes seed corn hay in stacks corn fodder and more. Farm is one and one third mile from South Sudbury station. Posters on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Mass
E. W. Jones
Nobscot Mountain
Local notes from West Acton and nearby towns
West Acton notes list residents visiting relatives and recovering from illness. Fragments mention Frank A. Teele of Somerville, Alec Munroe in poor health, Will Hart and daughter Marjory in town, and Mrs. Will Holt seeking hospital treatment. The Perry school appoints Miss C E B Sweeney as principal. The Y M C A from Acton joined Stow meetings, and local civic groups plan events including a fair and a Ladies Benevolent society gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Munroe
Lynn
Will Hart
Medford
Marjory
A. A. Hart
West
Hall Bros
George Forrest
Natick
Mabel Hager
Clinton
A. F. Blanchard
Will Holt
Newtonville
Holt
C. EB. Sweeney
Somerville
Perry School
Y. P
Stow
C. J. Holton
Certificate Re Extending Charter for Concord National Bank
The Concord National Bank of Concord in Middlesex County Massachusetts is extended to January 4 of the following year by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency under the National Banking Act. This notice confirms continuation of its corporate existence and authority to transact banking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evensary Department
Washington Jenuney
Concord National Bank of Concord
Concord
Middlesex
State Ofusetts
Ansa
B. Ridgely
Concord National Bank of
Massachusetts
Inite Amendei
Namsetly
Local 1905 Town Caucus Fights Over License and Selectman
The final week of the 1905 campaign centers on license versus temperance in the town. Harriman vs Coughlan for selectman sparks a heated battle with large expected turnout. Democratic factions reconcile to back their nominee, while other races include assessor water board school board and constables with multiple hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Loewe
License
Selectman
Harriman
Coughlan
Board of Selectmen
Henry Mason
Mr. Harriman
Democratic Party
Fred W. Taylor
Harry J. Parmenter
Raymond Kitchin
Rev
A. B. Papineau
William Ogeden
John McPherson
Water Board
John Connors
Nicholas Driscoll
James J. Morgan
William Jones
Gratitude for Support After Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Adelbert Martin express heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during their period of sorrow. The family appreciates the lightened burden and deepest consideration from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert Martin
Joseph Perry Named Advertising Manager in Worcester
Joseph Perry has accepted the post of advertising manager at a large Worcester establishment. He brings a strong background in sales and media planning and will oversee campaigns, client relations, and promotional strategy for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Perry
Worcester
Campaign closes with last appeals for no license
Temperance advocates plan a Sunday demonstration in Maynard led by St. Bridget's Catholic temperance society and Lola Lodge I. O. G. T. to urge voters to keep the town in the no license column. Speakers include St. Bridget's editor from the Boston Post and Fay with Walk of the Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League. Music and speeches are promised for about 3 pm. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
St. Bridget's Catholic Temperance Society
Lola Lodge
St. Bridget's
Boston Post
Fay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sodom
Gomarrh
Hudson
Alo
Congregational Church Notes
Imcal
Acton Centre
West Acton
Frank A. Teele
G. B. Parker
Woman's Relief Corps
Isaac Davis
M. W. Folsom
Mr. Dwight
Melrose
Dwight
M. E. Church
Gleasondale
the Baptist Church
Gorham Easterbrook
Angie H. Hall
Albertie M. Mead
Minnie R. Hoar
Josephine Fletcher
Hureau
the Selectman
Temperance
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