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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1912

Page

7

Illustrated Mexico lecture by Rev Peter McQueen at Memorial church

The Woman's club schedules an illustrated talk on Mexico by Rev Peter McQueen at Memorial church Thursday evening April 4 at 8 o'clock. Large attendance is expected due to his local renown. Separately Elliott Fisher recovers from a severe cold and near pneumonia, while others visit town. A barn on the Eaton farm East Sudbury owned by A M Beckwith burns, $5,000 loss insured, cause unknown. Pathway bakery cart changes with Furlong replacing Rose April 1. Rev R S Emrich, son of a former local pastor, will preach at Memorial Church Sunday evening.

The Woman's Club Mexico Peter McQueen Memorial Church McQueen Elliott Fisher E. A. Hobson A. M. Beckwth Eaton Farm East Sudbury

Sudbury Town Meeting Agenda and Local Notices

Sudbury prepares for 51 articles at the annual town meeting on Monday with moderator nomination tensions as J Clifford Hall seeks the post. Grange marks 37th anniversary with a large banquet and plans for a farewell for Peter Wilkington as he moves away. Neighbors update on residents health and social news including Mr Rice’s leg break and Mrs White’s grip. The town meeting is set for March 25 with a Methodist dinner in the lower hall. Clergy Rev EF Paves and Rev B W Pennock attended a Congregational ministers meeting in Ayer on March 19.

J. Clifford Hall Francis F. Walker Dea. Walker Sudbury Grange Grange Peter Wilkington Wilkington C. W. Rice J. White Louis Connor Somerville Alfred Haskell W. R. Pratt F. P. Woods South Acton

Maggie's Bold Refusal in Back Door Slops Scene

The mistress rebukes Maggie for throwing slops out back but Maggie replies she knows her worth and won’t accept less than self respect. The exchange highlights social hierarchy and resilience in a domestic setting.

Maggie

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad

An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney troubles and dropsy. It features a Marlboro, Massachusetts resident testimony praising relief from backache and side pain after using the product sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Doan Marlboro Irs M. A. Bent School St Marloro Mass Dean Burke Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Marlborough Savings B11 Deposits and Dividends Notice

Marlborough Savings deposits earn interest on the third Wednesday in January April July and October with dividends payable that same Wednesday. Banking hours run 9 to 5 on weekdays and 9 to 2 30 on Saturday. Also seeks live fowls and poultry pallets for sale or barter, respond to Geo A Dyer Marlboro Mass via mail or phone.

Geo. A. Dyer Marlboro Mass

Richardson called to Joy by sister's death in Me

E F Richardson travels to Joy Maine after the death of his oldest sister. The loss marks the first death in a family of six, all aged over 72. A Congregational vestry maple supper Thursday evening drew a large crowd with maple products and various games enjoyed by all attendees.

E. F. Richardson Joy

Church Notices and Meetings This Week

This Wednesday the C BE will hold a poverty social at 7 30 p m in the vestry of the church. All are invited. Friday at 2 20 there will be a mothers meeting in the vestry under the auspices of the W C T U. Mrs H C Rolfe of Concord will address the meeting. All mothers are invited. The regular prayer meeting will be held Friday evening at 7 30 in the vestry. Sunday services as usual with Sunday school at noon and C E at 6 30 led by Miss Barbara Ham on The Saloon and Its Allies. Evening continuation of Deliver Us from Evil. Monday March 25 at 7 o clock annual business meeting of the Christian Endeavor society.

C. BE W. C.T. AU H. C. Rolfe Concord American Board C. E Barbara Ham Christian Endeavor Society

Obituary of Miss Charlotte A. Tuttle of Acton and Lowell

Miss Charlotte A. Tuttle of Acton was born in Lowell January 23 1831 and died March 5 1912. She cared for her deaf mother and helped her siblings and her sister’s children with unwavering devotion in a long life of service and family support.

Charlotte A. Tuttle Acton Lowell Abel Jones

Local Residents Report Mixed Health Updates

Luther Conant remains in unchanged condition. Edwin A. Phalen shows notable improvement after severe illness. Miss Ella Fredrickson returns home for a brief rest with her mother. Mrs. Arthur Payson visits friends in Boston and Malden last week.

Ella Fredrickson Edwin A. Phalen Arthur Payson Boston Malden

Grange Holds Mock Town Meeting on Stormy Tuesday

At Tuesday night’s gathering on March 12 the Grange conducted a mock town meeting with strong attendance. Rev. E C Hayes read the warrant and Mrs Albion t Millan was chosen moderator. Seven of fifteen articles were debated and adjournment set for March 26 to finish the rest.

Grange E. C. Hayes Albion T. Millan

Congregational Church Programs and Local Society Notes

The C BE society meets Sunday at 7 with topic The Saloon and Its Allies led by C E Smith ahead of town meeting day. Sunday eve C E at Rev B W Pennock East Acton discussed Success worth having and not worth having. Women groups announce events and a church supper, with Rev Wm Ewing speaking March 31 on Missions.

C. BE. Society C. E. Smith C. BE B. W. Pennock East Acton C. E. Society North Acton Women's Relief Corps Isaac Davis Post U. S Ladies’ Church Aid Society Wm. Ewing D. D Dr. Ewing Sunshine Club Elizabeth Tuttle

Otis H. Forbush Auctioneer Listings Across Massachusetts

Auctioneer Otis H. Forbush of Acton Mass announces upcoming sales in Concord Harvard North East Sudbury Sterling and Lincoln Mass including household goods cattle horses hay tools and farm equipment. Additional sales in Weston Lexington Acton Southboro and Millis will be noted in the paper.

Otis H. Forbush Acton Mass Concord Geo. Hall Monument Square Harvard Still River Rd W. E. King Sudbury Peter Pilkington Sterling G. B. Wass Lincoln Herbert Barnes Weston Lexington Southboro Millis

Acton Grange Opposes Free Seed Distribution

Resolutions adopted by Acton Grange No. 269 in Acton Massachusetts condemn free seed giveaways by Congress. The group vows to return any seeds received and to urge Representative Wilder to end the program, sending a copy to the Acton Enterprise. The resolution is signed by Edward C. Tayes William Fe Kelley Aurin E Payson on March 12 1912.

Acton Grange Acton Mass W. H. Wilder Washington, D.C Acton Enterprise Edward C. Tayes William FE. Kelley Aurin E. Payson Committee of the Grange Acton, Mass

Depot break ins plague West Acton town

Detective Bradley and local police investigate repeated depot break ins in West Acton. A break in last Wednesday night involved broken glass and a wire spike, with a hatchet used to damage the telephone and gum machine. small theft reported. Community events and local notices fill the town diary.

F. C. Grenier A. Lee Brown Grenier Otis Mott Frank Teele Somerville Arlington Grassell E. R. Teele West Acton Baptist Church Mabel Parker Evelyn Knowlton Mildred Moore Jennie Durkee Ernest Holt Marion Holt Maynard C. L. Pierce S. J. Willis Mr. Pierce Fred S. Whitcomb Tuttle Etta Gates Geo. S. Reed Lawrence

Concord Maynard Hudson Street Railway Timetable

Timetable for Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Railway shows Saturday service from 2 PM to 8 PM between Concord and Maynard with half hour intervals and 4 PM to 8 PM between Concord and Hudson. Sunday service runs 2 PM to 8 PM between Concord and Maynard through October 28 1911.

Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway Concord Maynard Hudson

Acton Branch A. Persons Sup Maynard Mase

A fragmented OCR item lists a names sequence Acton Branch A. Persons Sup Maynard Mase with no clear context or action.

A. Persons, Sup Maynard, Mase

Local Club Elects Officers for Coming Year

On March 13 the following officers were chosen to serve the ensuing year. Clerk Mrs Alberta M Mead treasurer Hobart E Mead trustees Fred B Whitcomb Clark G Durkee Charles H Mead collector Charles S Twitchell organist Miss Hattie M Whitcomb flower committee Miss Hattie M Whitcomb Mrs Clark G Durkee.

Ning Alberta M. Mead Treas Hobart E. Mead Fred

Card of Thanks from George T. Ames

A brief note of gratitude from George T. Ames of North Acton Massachusetts dated March 18 1912 thanks friends for assistance and comfort during bereavement and for flowers.)

George T.ames North Acton Mass

Bedford M. J. Ragan Named As Horse Thief

Bedford and surrounding towns report the elusive horse thief Bedford M. J. Ragan a well known dealer, charged with multiple thefts. Lowell police arrested Eagan who posted a $500 bond and disappeared. investigators seek information on the suspect’s horse trading and current whereabouts remain unknown.

M. J. Ragan Bedford Michael Middlesex County Eagan Lowell

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Tion Albert J. Sheffield James McGahan Ladies’ Society of the Methodist Church William F. Law Bright Neys Marlborough Savings Marlborough, Mass William D. Burdwt Charles F. Holyok Congregational Church Luther Conant Grange News Bradley B. & M. Railroad E. B. Teele Lizzie Field Nellie Norris Portland E. B. Davis Preston Blake Bridgeport Fred Pierce Springfield Chas. E. Wood FE. H. Davis Will Lawrence Hall's Mill W. N. Goddard Universalist Society Staples A. H. Gilmore James Kerrigan Kerrigan Daniel Beach Universalist Church the Universalist Society Gleasondale Stow Blase Mayuara Concord Lauve Vie S.A Wim Vie Westvale Maynard Ban Sudbury Street Maynard Eereseeeee Acton Srotrie Acton Slasuvieve Acton Ee Eeseeer Acton . Eee Vl.dh Principe Ragan Concord Junction Emma Browning Leland Association Building Benjamin Derby Otis Forbush Marian Petersen Edith Comeau Elsie Bean Esther Lowney Virginia Christian Cecelia Williams Myra Lorentsen Ina Crowson Mary Christian Mary Connorton Molyneux King Grace Parkin Mary Williams Catherine Driscoll Mary Hodges Mary Blatt Eleanor Chapman Tracy Marsh Clarence Hewitt George Mitchell Lewis Blatt Warren Miller Lawrence Clark F. E. Mann Mary Lane Young Men's Club Union Church Percy McWilliams Winslow Damon Henry Harmon Thomas Caldwell Benjamin Ingham Jeremiah Sheehan Concord Jet Mansfield Peoples National Bank of Marborough Rockefeller Institute of Panama Canal Walter P. Frye S. R. Stevens Perry Farm Edgell Street Framingham, Mass
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