In Old Ken drama and social notes from South Acton
Ralph Hastings saw In Old Ken at the Centre last week. Dances by B. B. Lovett will be discontinued until after Lent. Several residents attended plays in Boston. Mrs. A. B. Peebles hosted teachers. Mrs. Merriam hosted her mother from Paris Missouri. Preparations for Mrs Crompton’s Manager by Y P C U. Various visits and gatherings noted among Acton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hastings
Ken
B. B. Lovett
F. W. Holt
H. B. Willis
Roland
Concord Junction
L. C. Hastings
Ethel Hastings
W. T. Merriam
Whittemore
Paris
Atwood
Boston
N. H
Ruby Atwood
G. Raymond Tuttle
Somerville
Ula Skelton
Everett Sumner
Peabody
Evangelistic Meetings to Begin at Congregational Church
Ten days of evangelistic meetings start Wednesday with speakers from abroad. Rev. Asher Anderson will open, with Rev. C. H. Gutterson of Boston to speak Thursday. Dr. Anderson preaches Sunday and leads a men’s meeting at 5 pm. Weekday services at 7:30 pm include gospel hymns shown via stereopticon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Anderson
D. D
C. H. Gutterson
Boston
Anderson
Jenny Harrington
Wanted A girl for general house work Acton notice
Help wanted for general housework. Apply to Mrs C M Kimball South Acton Massachusetts. Also advertised harness boot and shoe repairing at reasonable prices by C H Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Kimball
South Acton
Mass
C. H .Clark
East Acton dealer unveils fine new horse lot
W. C. Robbins of East Acton advertises a newly arrived selection of horses in this issue. The dealer notes an unusually fine lot this time and urges readers to inspect the offerings for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Robbins
East Acton
Acton Centre Social Notes and Local Visits
L H Pinkham is painting Dr Monroes house. Mrs Marian Keyes visits in East Acton. Mrs Harriet Brown visits in Charlestown. Haynes Greenough suffers an injured foot. Miss Lillian Conant of Lowell was in town last week. Mr and Mrs Granville Dole of Cambridge spent Sunday here. Miss Cora Warren visited with Mr and Mrs T F Noyes. Luther Conan and Rev T W Miles attended Roosevelt’s inauguration. Rev F P Wood supplied the pulpit during Rev T M Niles’s absence in Washington. Roy Beal has long served L C Holden in Long I e. Mr and Mrs Harry Brown of Watertown spent the winter here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Conant of
Lowell
Mrs. Granville Dole
Cambridge
Town
Cora Warren
Mrs. T. F. Noyes
F. P. Wood
T. M. Niles
Washington
Roy Beal
L. C. Holden
Long Ie
Ed. Durand
Ayer Junction
E. D. Child
David Ryan
Boston
Henry Howard
Susie Viano
West Somerville
Mary Ghiloni
Acton Benefit Play Draws Large Audience at District School
The District School in Acton hosted a Tuesday evening benefit for the I O O F with a large appreciative audience. A postplay lunch followed, and the students and participants enjoyed the event.
Auctions Set for South Sudbury and Dedham Sales
Advertised letters list Mrs H Burrington Clar P Hayden Mrs Elizabeth T Jones Edward Lincoln Deacon EB W Streeter. Sale today March 16 at 12 30 for P W Jones South Sudbury 1 3 mile from station. March 27 at 9 30 for G A Porter Dedham 20 cows house farming tools and household goods. Large sale to follow in Weston. Porters will issue full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Burrington
Clar P. Hayden
Elizabeth T. Jones
Edward Lincoln
W. Streeter
P. W. Jones
Sudbury
Mass
G. A. Porter
Dedham
Weston
Local Notes From West Acton And Concord Junction
West Acton notes report Mrs. Mary C. Stevens visiting in Haverhill and Miss Hattie Whitcomb visiting Somerville. Typhoid illness improves for Rob Smith. Miss Alice Hall returns from Wellsley to recover. Mrs. Ida Miller and children visit Mary Richardson. A W Armstrong of Hyde Park visits F R Knowlton. Chas H Holton moves to Mrs. Florence Littlefield’s cottage after 28 years in Miss Myra Hosmer’s house. Isaac Davis Post, 138 G A R and W R C No 62 plan a joint fair March 16 to replenish the Post Fund. Woman’s club meets at Miss May Flagg’s, with papers on Japan Industries and Current Events. Miss Tei Ninomiya, visiting Concord Junction, gives piano selections in native dress and English dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Holton
Myra Hosmer
Florence Littlefield
Isaac Davis Post
Woman's Club
May Flagg
Japan Industries
Isabelle Hall
Ansie H. Hall
Tei Ninomiya
Concord Junction
Gentlemen's Night At Woman's Club Event
The Woman's club held its annual Gentlemen's or Guest Night on March 8 at the Baptist church parlor. Notable entertainers included Mrs. Emma Cole, Miss Adele Jones, Dr. Howard Crawford, and Smiley Blanton with cake and ice cream served after a tasteful program of song violin and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
The
Baptist Church
Emma Cole
Winchester
Adele W. Jones
Boston
Howard T. Crawford
Smiley J. Blanton
Nashville
Tenn
Curry School of Expression
Miss Jones
Dr A A Christie Opens Weston Acton Office in Knowlton Block
Dr A A Christie has opened an office in Knowlton's block. Office hours are 2 to 4 each afternoon and 3 to 6 on Sundays. Wanted a girl for general housework who can cook and launder. wages five dollars a week, no washing. Address Box 135 West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. A. Christie
Knowlton’s Block
West Acton
Boxboro Dancing School Suspended Until Roads Improve
Dancing classes conducted by B. B. Lovett in Boxboro will be discontinued until road conditions are safer for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Lovett
Marlboro Notes on Local People and Business Activity
Marlboro society notices list residents' illnesses and occupations including Stephen O'Donnell, Michael Mullaney, Amadee L'Keuyer, Leslie Gleason, Frank McManamy, and others. Businesses such as Elliot Lumber Co and Par sons' factory expansions are noted along with social events and visits. A drill on community life covers trains, outfits, a dance planned for Preston Hall, and upcoming St. Jean's celebrations.
Marlboro Notices and Local Happenings Snapshot
Rt in Keeley out after brief illness Ida Priest to Marlowe N H Michael Murphy ill Oscar Creighton at Creelman market Oysters fall to 40c per quart C A Blandin opens bread shop 30 Main St D A Walker of Worcester visiting G R Hall Co plumbing Tucker house Hudson May Dunn recovering Trackside club to field baseball Engineers will ride to fires in new wagon Fort Meadow clubs plan Easter concert and ball Millinery stores ready for spring trade Arthur L Ecuyer to work for Henry Berger A Pelletier welcomes new girl to Cross St Miss Blanche Watson travels New York for brief vacation Miss Eleana Martel returns from New Bedford Immaculate Conception Lenten services Wednesday Friday evenings Thomas Walsh joins Straight Brothers orchestra D M Fox to Chicago as pulling over machine operator Mrs Andrew Lacouture confined at home Lennihan promoted to Wayland fire run Marlboro Brass Band carnival May 19 20 Gen Miles discussed as possible speaker Napoleon Bissonette elected board of assessors salary 1200 Marlboro Lodge supper and entertainment planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Dunn
South St
Fire Department
United
Thomas Walsh
Straight Brothers Orchestra
Fall River
Sumer
D. M. Fox
Middlesex
Chicago
Andrew Lacouture
Gregoire
Lincoln St
West Main St
Thomas Lennihan
Highland Jr
Wayland
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Board of Trade
Gen. Miles
Napoleon Bissonette
Bridgeport
Funeral service for Edith Brewer at Harrington home
Miss Edith Brewer was laid to rest at Maplewood after a Sunday funeral at her Harrington Street home. Rev. H. R. McCurdy offered consolation to relatives and friends as flowers filled the somber scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Brewer
Harrington Dt
R. McCurdy
Maplewood
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. B. Peebles
Congregational Church Notes
South Acton Jacal
Acton Centre
L. H. Pinkham
Dr. Monroe
Mrs
Marian Keyes
Harriet Brown
Charlestown
Haynes Greenough
Luther Conan
Rev
T. W. Miles
Harry Brown
Watertown
Mary C. Stevens
Haverhill
Hattie Whitcomb
A. A. Wyman
Rob Smith
Alice Hall
Wellesley College
Ida Miller
Littleton
Mary Richardson
A. W. Armstrong
Hyde Park
F. R. Knowlton
Boxboro
Marlboro
Stephen O'Donnell
Michael V. Mullaney
T. H. Wall
William L. Collins
Warren Ave
Amadee L’keuyer
New Central House
Leslie Gleason
Cloverdale Creamery
Elliot Lumber Co
Frank McManamy
Gleason House
George B
Moore
Olneyville
R. I
EB. H. Corbin
Vine St
Walter Fiske
Carl Stevens
Preston Hall
Alexis Dubois
Lynn
Miss Hubbard
Central St
Laurel House
Henri and
Oscar Lizotte
Hopedale
Wilmere Lizotte
Henri Bouffard
Miss Corcoran
John Stone
John L. Stone
St. Mary's Chairs
Clarence Lee
Hector Moineau
Parsons’ Machine Shop
Sodality
St. Mary's Parish
Jeanne L’orphelive
St. Jean's Hall
Onesime Martin
Trois Rivieres
P. Q
Canada
Henry Nedreau
Devine
Florida Desrochers
Hallett Leather Manufacturing Co
A. Desrochers
Elmst
Parsons
H. Howe
Jonas Gregoire
New York
J. G. Moran
C. E B. Corcoran’s
Falvey Brothers Co
South
Moran
W. W. Falvey
Annex
E. E. Gray Co
Lawrence Block
W. F. Curtis
South Framingham
James Gilday
Gray Co
Blanche Renaud
Eva Charbonneau
Nelida Simard
Cecile Lebrun
Elizabeth Daily
Eugenie Dansreau
S8&t. Anne’s
Alphonse Dansreau
Ware
Rtin Keeley
Michael Murphy
Oscar Creighton
Creelman's Market
C. A. Blandin
Main St
D. A. Walker
Worcester
G. R. Hall & Co
Tucker Houes
Hudson
Arthur L'Ecuyer
Henry Berger
A. Pelletier
Cross St
Trackside Athletic Club
H. T. Balfour
Marlboro Hospital
Pleasant St
Houghton Royal Arch
Blanche Watson
Walcott
Eleana Martel
New Bedford
Grant St
Immaculate Conception Church
Maynard
Ayward
C. B. Moller
Vanderveer
Post Office
Concord
Iowa
East Acton, Mass
Lake Solomon
Northboro
West Part
Marlboro Electric Machine and Lamp Co
Pythias Hall
Carpenter
Louis
Eva
Frank
Mary Labossiere
Mary Andrews
Hattie Goins
Eva Carpenter
Charles Goins
Thomas
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