Varnum Tuttle Dies One Of Acton's Oldest Residents
Varnum Tuttle an early Acton businessman aged eighty died Monday night after a brief illness. He helped found the firm Tuttle Jones & Wetherbee in 1867, left in 1899 as it dissolved. Survivors include three children Mrs Whitney Mrs Watson and Miss Jennie Tuttle. Funeral Thursday at Congregational church with burial at Woodlawn.
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Varnum Tuttle
Acton
Tuttle
Francis
Harriet
Wetbor
Fitchburg
Tu Brothers
Jones
Wetherbee
Tuttle, Jones
Congregational Church
Brown
Lynn
W. H. Whitney
Frank Watson
Jennie Tuttle
Somerville
Woodlawn
Local Notes From South Acton Chronicle
SOUTH ACTON updates list residents visiting relatives and moving plans. Ula Skelton stays with parents on Maynard street. L B Canning moved goods to Boons Pond last Saturday. Miss Gertie Sweet visited Maynard street family. Genie Fletcher, Morristown teacher, on vacation. Abram Jones recovering at home. N B O P plans a minstrel show soon. Irving Blainey will relocate family to Newburyport. Locals witnessed a West Acton basketball game and free fight. Mrs A moves household goods to live with daughter Mrs Worster. Tuttle and Newton store remains active.
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Ula Skelton
L. B. Canning
Boons Pond
Gertie Sweet
Maynard St
Genie Fletcher
Morristown
N. J
Concord Junction
Abram Jones
Irving Blainey
Newburyport
West Acton
W. W Worster
Tuttle & Newton
Easter Specials At Boston Specialty Store
For Easter we offer fresh desirable goods fitting the season and invite inspection. New gloves umbrellas neckwear hosiery handkerchiefs priced modestly with emphasis on service and economy from Boston Specialty Store.
Local Officials Listed for Three Year Terms
Albert S. Bradley and Daniel H. Farrar among cemetery commissioners for three years. Horace F. Tuttle oversees field drivers and fence viewers. Surveyors include James Kingsley and William H. Kingsley with others named. Trustees, auditors, and road and tree departments are assigned three year terms to various posts.
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Albert S. Bradley
Daniel H. Farrar
Horace F. Tuttle
James Kingsley
William H. Kingsley
Albert 8. Bradley
H. Farrar
Herbert T. Clark
Edgar H Hall
Jonathan P. Fletcher
Charles BE. Smith
Eadward F. Richardson
Job W. Dupee
Edwin A. Phalen
Co. W. Holt
Arthur M. Whitcomb
The Advent of Women Into the Law
A historical reflection forecasting how women entering the legal profession will transform law toward greater social focus. It argues women will be more compassionate to clients, sensitive to suffering and delays, favor affordable justice, and advocate for the underprivileged over fees.
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New York
Local notices from South ActonMass
Harness boot and shoe repair by C H Clark at reasonable prices. FOR SALE Eggs from selected pens R I Reds 50c per setting. Einathan J Kimball South Acton Mass L T Fullenton Cambridge successor to C E B Broudier painter and decorator. TO LET In South Acton Grocery store and market inquire BE Tarbell.
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C. H .Clark
R. I. Reds
Einathan J. Kimball
South Acton
Mass
L. T. Fullenton
Cambridge
C. EB. Broudier
BE. Tarbell
Cockran Seeks Light on Interior Pension Order
Representative Cockran introduces a House resolution directing the Judiciary Committee to investigate the legality of the interior department pension order granting benefits to veterans aged 62 and older. The interior secretary sent a Senate communication detailing reasons for the order and its budget impact.
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Interior Department
Washington
Cockran
N. Y
House
Committee On the Judiciary
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Senate
Overman
Let There Be A Campaign The Liar The Sneak The Thief
A call to reform schooling condemns rigid systems and urges natural growth for children. It critiques harsh discipline and arranged curricula, advocating incidental instruction and a campaign against deceit and vice before youths mature.
Estate Sale Notices In Massachusetts Farms and Cattle
Auctioneers announce multiple estate sales across Massachusetts. Items include 40 Holstein cows and heifers, 100 bushels of potatoes, 10 bushels apples, cider, farming tools, carts, wagons, harnesses, and household goods. Details cover dates April 2 and April 7 near Acton and Lincoln with train meeting points and travel notes. Corporate names or organizers not clearly stated in fragments.
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Concord
Yeggeng Et Nune
Mass
Sores Plaine
Ceateag
Mass. Central
George H. Lane
South Sudbury
Barre
Hudson
Oakdale
Lincoln
Henrietta Mayer
Mayer
Lexington
Concord Turnpike
West Acton Notices and Events in March and April
Everett Spinney leases the Conant farm near Fort Pond. A public whist party is planned in Littlefield's hall on Thursday evening March 31. Miss Etta Sawyer of Framingham visits Hattie and Lulu Whitcomb. Mrs H T Clark and daughter Etta visit Emery Clark’s family in Newton. A W R C No 62 delegation traveled to Lowell for Middlesex county association meetings. Special Easter services at Universalist church followed by a 7 o'clock concert. W R C No 62 plans a fair at G A R hall April 4 to raise funds for a Boston commemoration. Boys' orchestra of Concord Junction to enliven event. Mrs Mary E Knowles of Somerville to read. Concert at Universalist church March 23 was a great success with artists.
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Littlefield’s
Etta Sawyer
Framingham
Hattie
Lulu Whitcomb
H. T. Clark
Etta
Emery Clark
Newton
Lowell
Middlesex County Association
Universalist Church
The
Marlboro Local Notes Mixed Activities And Closures
The Enterprise reports a busy scene with residents at Natick and Everett, repairs at Powers coal elevator, wooltevention closure for public schools, and several locals traveling or returning. George Brigham finishes a two week illness, and the Howe Main factory unit closes early Friday.
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Cyril Seattle
Bonds
P. Henry Burke
Natick
H. F. Walker
R. O. Clark
John Rivers
Keene
N. H
Villeitun
Peter Martel
Ernest Dalrymple
Laanan Tee Eek Canes
Elmer Ford
Nova Scotia
Charles McGee
Patrick Wall
Main St
George M. Brigham
Edward Mitchell
Everett
Mitchell
Howe Main
Parsons’ Machine Shop
J. F. Bigelow
Reynea
George W. Folsom
Encore Praise For Marion Barker Violinist
A recap notes repeated encores from the concert with Marion Barker the violinist earning strong favor for her performance Love Balloon. A ladies quartet offered one selection that was well received.
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Ne Ee An Bera
Marion Barker
Easter Opening of Queen Quality Walk Out Footwear
Easter opening introduces Queen Quality for Ladies and Walk Out for Gentlemen. A broad range of Shoes for all uses in kid, patent leather, calf, and musset leathers. The store promises beauty, quality, service and equal pricing with an immense stock for consumer choice.
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Stown
Cade
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Oegonday
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Everett Spinney
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