Local notes and events from Acton Boxboro and surroundings
RisTeele sells a bill to Geo. Eight. The cast of The Cricket on the Hearth enjoys a luncheon hosted by the Comic reports. Carl Thompson, agent for a Cadillac, begins vocal lessons in Boston. W. W. Walker, Shubert member, visited. Emerson of Chatham NH spent Sunday with Miss May Flagg’s family. Walter Tuttle of W B Whitcomb's market is ill at home in South Acton. Baptist society to hold services this week with Rev C L Pierce in charge Wednesday. Rev Mr Dilts of Lowell or Rev Edgar Crossland of past weeks. Mud travel described as worst in a long time. Arnold Beach of Norwell visited relatives. Town politics dominate local talk. Boxboro town meeting held. vote 29 to 9 on Liberty Corner project. WoMan’s Relief Corps No 62 set for March 27 at G A R hall for Seip eet project at Sunday schools. Bazaar opens at 3 with sandwiches, ice cream, cake. High grade stock hay for sale via F R Knowlton West Acton. Pupils in one building voted at Boxboro town meeting. vote lost 29 to 9. Libe rty Corner play by I C U F hall under Miss Maud. Paine as guest. Hearn assists. Madeline Staples soloist.
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RisTeele
Geo. 8
Co.mic
Carl Thompson
Boston
W. W. Walker
The
Shubert
Emerson
Chatham
N. H
May Flagg
Walter Tuttle
Arnold Beach
Norwell
Boxboro
Wo‘mana’ Re Corps No. 62
G. A. R. Hall
F. R. Knowlton
West Acton
Wis
Ee Hearn
Madeline Staples
Death of Shen Tels at John Coffey home marks near century milestone
A nearly centenarian, Shen Tels, died this week at the home of his friend John Coffey. Coffey’s death occurred on Sunday from natural causes after a long life, with Tels near one hundred years old.
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Shen Tels
John Coffey
Coffey
Time Ag
Acton Citizens Caucus Nominates Town Election Candidates
A meeting Tuesday night at Acton nominated candidates for the town election on March 31. Moderator Mr Magy presided. Changes to the slate include selectmen J Stanley and James P Brown among others.
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Citizens’ Caucus
Wature
Acton
Magy
J. Stanley
Jaems P. Brown
Kasaar Hall Event Next Week Thursday Details
An event featuring Wi R Kasaar is planned for next week Thursday at the hall. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
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Wi'r. C. Kasaar
Sudbury Land Saga Prompts Tax Question and Quit Claim
One on Sudbury L N Fowler recounts a tale about a Sudbury farm once taxed to Thomas Hillis of Maynard. The 29 acre parcel was sold for back taxes in 1910 to Sudbury. On Feb 8 it was shown taxes had been paid for ten years, raising whether the town should issue a quit claim deed and also buy cigars.
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L. N. Fowler
Sudbury
Ee Fowler
Thomas Hillis
Maynard
Sors
Easter Services and concert at Congregational Church
Prospect Street Congregational Church hosts a David Livingstone program and Easter themed services led by Rev. Batt. Friday 7:45 PM preaching, Sunday morning sermon by the pastor, Easter music by Carrie Adams and choirs, violin by Lillian Taitt Sheldon, vocal by Clara Leighton, and an Easter concert by the Sunday school and choir at 7 PM. Sunday school at noon and Vital Living Easter lesson at 6 PM.
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Clara Leighton
the Good Shepherd
Beardsley van de Waters
Harold Merriam
Poo. C
Vital Living
Signs of New Signs Threaten Concord Junction Names
A road commissioner's annual report proposes removing distinctive street names in Concord Junction, sparking concern among residents over losing the historic and unique names like Noth Can Mibgh Rest Bet Can and other nonpronounceable termini. Citizens fear the change erases a cherished link to local heritage and traveler interest.
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Concord
Concord Junction
Edward M Comery Obituary Notice
Friday evening Edward M Comery longtime resident of this town died at his home on Commonwealth Avenue from nephritis He had left his work at the Massachusetts Reformatory a year before death spent last summer in Pepperell with family and returned improved but declined He was buried in Pepperell He leaves his wife four daughters Sadie Caldwell Emma Dakin Jennie Marshall and Grace Alley plus friends in Pepperell
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Edward M. Comery
Commonwealth Ave
Mr. Comery
Mass. Reformatory
Pepperell
Comery
Sadie Caldwell
Emma Dakin
Jennie Marshall
Grace Alley
South Dakota
Ladies Social Circle Plans Sew and Easter Sermon
The Universalist Church notes a Ladies' Social Circle sewing session with Mrs Grace Rawitzer on Thursday at 2 pm. Rev E J Willis will preach Easter next Sunday with choir music. A supper and entertainment in the vestry on Wednesday evening March 26 features cold ham beef loaf hot mashed potatoes pies cake coffee and a farce titled The Sweet Family.
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Grace Rawitzer
J. Willis
Maynard Jeweler Opens New Store on Commonwealth Ave
W. W. Oliver, long time Maynard jeweler, plans to open a new store on Commonwealth Avenue later this week. The notice also promotes divine worship by International Bible Students with a Sunday service at 3 p m on The Three Worlds topic led by Jas M Cutler and a Thursday Bible study at 4 30 p m on Nature’s separate and distinct.
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Jas. M. Cutler
W. W. Oliver
Maynard
Commonwealth Ave
Local items note illness and society event updates
Master Warren Blake is confined to his room with a mild case of fever. The Social Eight whist club meets Thursday evening March 20 at Mrs. Fitch's residence for the 11th game of the series. John H. Young and J. Perley Putnam of York Maine spent last week between the auto show and visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Young on Springs Road. C Company Lexington Minute Men.
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Warren Blake
J. Q. Blake
Hillside Ave
David L. B Fitch
Great Rd
John 8. Young
J. Perley Putnam
York
S. W. Young
Springs Rd
Lexington Minute
Historic town hall event to feature unique gold lace
March 25th invites go to members of various historical organizations and accompanying guests for a distinctive gathering at the old town hall. The program promises unusual decor and notable attendees, aiming to create a memorable civic occasion.
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Was Gees W. Blake Co
Io Eee Guanes
Great Prize Winner George A Ce Delivers Top Black Langshaws
Bedford Springs station agent George A Ce has enjoyed strong success with his Black Langshaws at leading poultry shows this season. National judge J K Felch praised Skelton as the best he has seen in 20 years at the Isiena New Hampshire show. Skelton has secured many first prizes and three silver cups from fairs in Lawrence Concord and Isiena. Male birds weigh 10 to 12 pounds and females 7 to 10 pounds.
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George A. Ce
Bedford Springs
J. K. Felch
Isiena
N. H
Skelton
Death of Louis W. Rice of Waltham at 40
Louis W. Rice former milk team driver for J. B. Prescott died suddenly at dinner after being stricken with apoplexy. He lived in Bedford years ago, later in Waltham, never married, and is survived by his mother Mrs. Sarah J. Rice and two aunts. Funeral held at J. B. Prescott residence with burial in Grove Hill, Waltham.
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Louie W
Calvin
Sarah J. (Coolidge) Rice
Waltham
Rice
J. B. Prescott
R. K. Whiton
Bedford
Mr Rice
Sarah J. Rice
Woman's Relief Corps
Old Cadies
Susan E. Wait
Grove Hill Cemetery
D. C. Torrey
Reversal Expected at Town Meeting On License Vote
Warrant article for April town meeting mirrors March item granting a picture license to reputable applicants with suitable hall. Attendance is expected to swing the prior vote in reversal. Miss Alice Springer hosted the N E B U society. social hour and refreshments preceded a trip before the new tax collector assumes duties. He will be away until Friday. Miss Harriett Naylort erot ae visits her brother in Bala Penn
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Wendyng
Alice Springer
N. E. B. U. Society
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