South Acton Notes and Local Happenings
John Kennedy resumed work on Monday at Caseus town hall in Acton. L T Pullenton hired one of F Conants tenements on School Street. Master Ralph visited Dorchester. Sidney and Mrs Laffin celebrate birth of Richard Murphy who found night watchman work at A Merrian Co. Grace Otis confined. Charles Leach injured falling from a ladder. Albert Clark of New York visited South Acton for a ball club event on March 25. The piece mentions a comedy and short local happenings.
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John Keninedy
Town Hall
Acton
L. T. Pullenton
F. Conant
Ralph
Dorchester
Sidney Laffin
Richard Murphy
A. Merrian Co
Miss Grace Otis
Charles Leach
Albert Clark
New York
South Acton
Old Acton farmer Isaiah Reed honored for long life
Isaiah Reed born March 18 1817 in Acton has lived a diligent life on his farm for sixty years in one village. He is a native of Acton with deep town ties and a historic Reed lineage tracing to English roots around 1100. He served as highway surveyor and cemetery commissioner and remains prosperous and healthy in old age.
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South Acton
Mr. Reed
Acton
Reede
Reed
William Reed
Isaiah Reed
Mary Wheeler
Rose Winkley
Acton Votes No License Referendum Warns of Local Decline
The passage urges Acton residents to vote against liquor licenses, arguing previous nearby towns like Maynard suffered from drinking problems and foreign influence. It warns that approving a license would worsen conditions and invite further social issues.
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Acton
Iquor
Maynard
South Acton Shop Ads Offer Repairs and Goods
Harness boot and shoe repair by C. Hi Clark at reasonable prices. Eggs for sale from Rhode Island Reds 60 cents per setting by de J Kimball South Acton Mass. L T Fullenton of Camcessor to C See hardwood finishing first class work. Bed letters South Acton grocery store and market inquire of B Tar bell.
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South Acton
C. Hi .Clark
de J. Kimball
Mass
L. T. Fullenton
Cam — Cessor
Lette South Acton
B. Tarbell
Change Rule Touches Fourth District Education Process
Fragmentary text indicates discussion of a rule change affecting the fourth district and its educational process. The snippet mentions timing and involvement of a person and family, suggesting a policy or procedural topic under consideration.
West Acton Victories Highlight Long Winning Streak
From the Charlestown Enterprise report dated March 12 the West Acton team added another win to a two month stretch of victories. The piece notes key players and a harsh defeat for rival Beach two weeks prior with mentions of local figures and a community lecture series. It also memorializes John Coolidge Gates who died at 81, leader of the Gates quadrille band and longtime Charlestown resident later moving to West Acton. His funeral was held March 11 in Medford and he is buried in Littleton.
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Thomasville
Retan
Neor Beach
Well Acton
Ee Womens
Litecald
Peter Machorrors
Charlestown
John Coolidge Gates
Frederick
Mead
Massachusetts Ave
Arlington
Winsor Wright
James 8. Gates
Jewett & Gates, Tailors
Gates
Charrlestown
West Acton
Littleton, Mass
Acton Voters Urged to Elect C. J. Holton at Caucus
A letter to the editor urges Acton voters to back C. J. Holton at the upcoming citizens caucus Thursday evening, arguing he stands for justice and common sense and will endure the scrutiny of the year ahead.
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Acton
C. J. Holton
Citizens’ Caucus
Easter millinery opening by Mrs Parker in West Acton
Mrs G B Parker announces trimmed hats for Easter trade with a supply on hand and plans an opening sale of off season and summer millinery by card later in West Acton.
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West Acton
G. B. Parker
Acton Centre Notes Past Week Updates
Little Doris Quimby is improving after illness. Schools reopen after a one week spring vacation. Arthur Wayne visited Worcester last week. Miss Carrie Barker of Waltham attended BBall lessons hosted by Sala at Mr. and Mrs. George Greenough's home. Miss Sarah Wood, a Bath New Hampshire teacher, is home for a week’s vacation. Friday the 26th at Dix Farm East Mass 50 cows are to calve in Fall, 30 are already calving.
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Doris Quimby
Arthur Wayne
Worcester
Carrie Barker
Waltham
Sala
George Greenough
Sarah Wood
Bath
N. H
Dix Farm
East Mass
Fragmented Hearings Mention Mormon Church Ties
Disjointed reports cover committee hearings and church relations with the Mormon church, noting testimony from witnesses and upcoming sessions. The piece also touches on political inquiries, stock market fluctuations, and various court and public affairs from March reports.
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Ohio
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