Local Notes on Visits and Illness in Acton Centre
Mrs. Maria Laker has suffered for a week with tonsillitis. Miss Inez Berbee has returned from New York where she visited her sister. Mrs. Downie visited Mrs. Dole in Cambridge recently. Mrs. Norris, staying with Mrs. J. White for winter, is visiting her sons in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Laker
Inez Berbee
New York
John Downie
Dole
Cambridge
Norris
8. J. White
Maine
Auction Sale Resumes in Acton After Foot and Mouth Pause
Otis H. Forbush announces spring auction at Hazelbrook Farm Wayland March 29 1915 starting 9 am for J L Moore. Items include farming tools wagons buggies sleds harness hay 75 tons plus many lots of household goods and sale of farm. owner leaving town two miles from depot. Also sale for W B Chamberlain Carlisle April 1 at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Mass
Hazelbrook Farm
Wayland
J. L. Moore
Coln
WTI
Waltham
Watertown
Everett
Lexington
Arington
Seekonk
Swansea
No. Attleboro
Westboro
Southboro
Grafton
Worcester
Springfield
Chicopee Falls
Amherst
Gramby
Chicopee
West Warren
Auburn
Shrewsbury
Boylston
Fall River
Brockton
Westport
Rehoboth
Dracut
North Sudbury
Maynard
Mendon
Bellingham
Deer Island
Ashland
Swampscott
Lynn
Danvers
Stoneham
Hingham
Belmont
Attleboro
Medford
Berkley
Providence
R. I
Rehobath
Brighton
W. B. Chamberlain
Carlisle
Caucus results list town offices and candidates
The Citizens caucus held on March 16 announced selections for town offices. Names include Charles J. Holton for selectman, Hoggge F Tuttle as town clerk, Wa F Kelley and Edward Z Stanley for overseers of the poor, Frank W Hunt as treasurer, James B School for assessor, Herbert A Lewis on the school committee, Julian Tuttle for cemetery, Frank B Tasker on the board of health, Lucius A Hessel as library trustee, William F Stevens collector of taxes, Charles A Taylor Oliver D Wood and William F Ste as constables, field drivers Albert H Perkins Basen Al Cares Wie Lees, and the finance committee including James B Tuttle Horace F Tuttle Arthur M Whitcomb Asaph Merriam Edgar Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Charles J. Holton
Hoggge F Tuttle
Wa. F. Kelley
Edward Z. Stanley
Fred 8. Whitcomb
Frank W. Hunt
James B. Tuttle
Herbert A. Lewis
Julian Tuttle
Board of Health
Frank B. Tasker
Lucius A. Hessel
Albert H. Perkins
Ek, Basen
al Cares
Wie Lees Finance Committee
Horace F. Tuttle
Arthur M.whitcomb
Asaph Merriam
Wdgar Hall
Sewing for Red Cross Continues Friday Work Session
The sewing drive operated Friday from 10 to 5 with diligent effort. A follow up meeting is planned for Friday March 26. All interested in the cause are invited to participate. lunch and coffee will be served.
Acton Notes on Local Improvements and Spring Arrivals
Town reports distributed by George Worster. Dr W B Currier moves to new Hosmer block office. Harold Merriam hired as church soloist. Hileworth installs lighting for Currier dental parlor. Edward Rice handles plumbing. new Christian Jam in Smith officers named including Leland Campbell Myrtle Feltus Elva Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Worster
Vernon McGreen
W. B. Currier
Hosmer
Bluebirds
Blackbirds
Robits
Southland
Plaza Hall
Edson Baird
Christian
Jamin Smith
Leland Campbell
Myrtle Feltus
Elva Carey
Treas
Birthday tribute to Mrs. Luther Billings at Acton home
Mrs. Luther Billings celebrated her 84th birthday at her Acton home surrounded by descendants. Miss Bessie Hurlburt visited Miss Seaverns. Lawrence Clark recovered from a neck carbuncle. Acton council Royal Arcanum hosts a Friday social with Henry C. Goodwin as guest featuring entertainment lobster salad supper readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Billings
Actoa
Bessie Hurlburt
Acton Council
Royal Arcanum
Henry C. Goodwin
Baster
Holy Week Services Planned at West Acton Baptist Church
West Acton invites residents to Holy Week services at the Baptist church with Rev. Selden R. McCurdy of Burma Monday night on The Truth of Easter, Rev. Lloyd L. Carr Tuesday on The Thought of Christ, Rev. A H Stanton Thursday on Giving Christ First Place, and Rev. Hugh A night Friday. The church also reports Sunday school work, a new Christa society led by Miss Rubie Greer, and reorganized Junior Endeavor meeting times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Selden R. McCurdy
Burma
Lloyd L. Carr
Roslindale
Christ
A. HL
Stanton
Natick
Hugh A. Night
Carlysie
Christa For Society
Rubie Greer
Benjamin Smith
Thas
Give & Co
Boxboro Home of Libbys Burned in Night Fire
Mrs Libby discovered the blaze at the old Cunningham place in Boxboro and escaped with Mr Libby and hired man Irving Clark as fire crews from Boxboro and Acton fought the flames. Most upstairs furnishings and clothing were lost while the barn was protected and neighbors aided. The Libbys stayed with friends after the fire and a local drama by Camp Fire Girls is planned for April 6. Local mentions include A H Gilmore and Arthur Goding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies Libby
Boxboro
Chaiis
Libby
Mr. Livermore
Davis King Co
Big Chemical
W. J. Benere
Acton
P. W. Cunningham
Arthur
Goding
Patience and Odd Craft Move a Local Tinkerer
Fred Dufour, gate tender at the crossing between the village and South Acton, shone patience in a clever, intricate project. He sealed a pint whiskey bottle with a carved igaw horse, a wood frame with a blade, and a cork plug, all neatly joined inside the bottle for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dufour
South Acton
Joyous afternoon social for Junior Christian Endeavor group
The Baptist church Junior Christian Endeavor society hosted a successful Friday gathering with songs, piano solos by Ethel Spinney and Margaret Hall, vocal trios by Martha Decoster Minetta Decoster and Naomi Schnab, games, and homemade candy. A sunshine box was sent to Miss Alta Teele, ill for months. At the Woman's club, Helen Knowlton spoke on Current Events. Mary Tyler sang and Evangeline Hall accompanied, with piano duets by Earl Bittlefield and Spinney. Answers: club sewed for Mrs Libby after a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Christian Endeavor Society of
the Baptist Church
Ethel Spinney
Margaret
Elizabeth Hall
Martha
Minetta Decoster
Naomi Schnab
Alta Teele
Woman's Club
Helen Knowlton
Mary Tyler
Evangeline’ Hall
Earl Bittlefield
Libby
Piper and Tuttle Bring Final Laughing Skit to Universalist Church
Luther W. Piper assisted by Walter A. Tuttle perform the comedy Goldstein's Divorce at the Universalist church in South Act on March 30. The act may be their last together as rumors say Piper will partner with a new partner soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther W. Piper
Walter A. Tuttle
Goldstein
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Arly
Kissell
Buick
Ford
Torrey
Vialle
Walden Street
Concord
Jones
Main Street
the Green Stamp Store
William F. Stevens
Charles A. Taylor
Oliver D.wood
William F. Ste
RED Cross
Clara
Holt
Lowell
Byron Currier
West Acton
Mrs. Libby
John A. Auctioneer
Walden Hall
Dustry of the Century
Canada
Room
Tremont Street
H. J. Wright
Auto Express
Bedford
Boston
Muzzey Street
Lex
Merchants Row
Mere
Union Street
Uip
Tel Maynard
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