Baseball Wanderers and Old Pros Populate a Far-Flung Circuit
The notes chronicle Jack Stivetts pitching for a small Iowa club near Ashland while recalling San Francisco’s Japanese league links. It mentions a Chicago Cub rule against smoking by pitchers, the Augusta Ga team of Chance Ty Cobb Nap Rucker Eddie Cicotte Clyde Engle finishing fifth in six, Mike Donlin’s daily wardrobe changes, Hans Wagner’s consistent hitting, Theodore Breitenstein’s fate as umpire in the Southern league, and a quip about flawless ball and bottle accuracy.
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San Francisco
Jack Stivetts
Boston
Ashland
Chicago Cub
Chance
Ty Cobb
Nap Rucker
Eddie Cicotte
Clyde Engle
Augusta
Mike Donlin
Pittsburgh Nationals
Hans Wagner
Theodore Breitenstein
Uus
Silly Exchange Between Blackburne and Umpire Sheridan
Blackburne, former Chicago Sox player now with Buffalo, was sidelined by knee trouble and coached from the bench as Umpire Sheridan, recently noted for eye problems, faced disputed calls. Blackburne taunted the eye specialist, prompting Sheridan to retort about the eye surgeon and Blackburne’s knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Blackburne
Chicago Sox
Buffalo
Jack Sheridan
Sheridan
Blackburne
Sox
Jack
Stovall Strengthens Browns Infield For 19th Century Browns
The St. Louis Americans hope first baseman Stovall lifts a weak infield after Tom Jones left for Detroit. Players say Stovall’s presence boosts confidence, improves defense and adds punch to the lineup, with observers noting his fielding and batting prowess and pep.
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St. Louis Americans
Wallace
Stovall
Browns
Stovallon
Tom Jones
Detroit
Claude Rossman
Sportsman's Park
Geller
Local social notes reflect region’s spring events
Mrs Joseph A Harwood returned from Brunswick New Jersey visiting her niece Miss Strong. A ladies quartet will sing at Boxboro entertainment this week. Clifford Shedd and wife attended a Huntington Chambers lecture and musical. Shedd was a soloist. Ida E Dow led the musical portion. A large Littleton Grange party attended Middlesex Worcester Pomona at Shirley. Rev H L Packard spoke on cost of living. Elizabeth McNiff visits Stoneham. Dr and Mrs James D Christie returned from Berkshires wedding trip. The postponed salad supper and entertainment occurred at the Congregational vestry. May party at the Grange praised by Master R F Barrows and Mrs Barrows with about 150 guests from nearby towns. Acton Lady quartet and O Connell and other locals performed. Evan F Richardson spoke on Grange Work and aid for higher education. Mrs Helen Cushman Eichler of Waltham was guest of Miss Bartlett. A Heywood Knowlton hosted his high school class on his 16th birthday. A damaged express wagon was found in a Congregational church shed last August with no claimant. Since two stolen carriages were found in Littleton.
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Clifford Shedd
Huntington Chambers
Boston
Shedd
Ida E. Dow
Littleton Grange
Middlesex Worcester Pomona
Shirley
H. L. Packard
Elizabeth MecNiff
A. B. Webber
Stoneham
James D. Christie
Berkshires
Congregational Vestry
the Grange
R. F. Barrows
Ayer
Groton
Pelham
N. H
Acton ‘Ladies’ Quartet
Adelia O'Connell
Westford
Payson
Acton
Libby
Boxboro
Tuttle
Catherine O'Connell
Kingsley
Acton Grange
Evan F. Richardson
East Medway
Helen Cushman Eichler
Waltham
Bartlett
A. Heywood Knowlton
Harwood Ave
Littleton
Meeting of United Workers mission study class held at Flage home
A noted meeting of the United Workers mission study class occurred at Mrs Varnum H Flage on Foster Street with Miss F A Sanderson directing the program. Readings covered settlements and forms of vo ue, music school efforts for the poor, and stories and prayers titled The Promised Land of America. The nominating committee was named. The webbing factory operates four days weekly as cattle move toward summer quarters including a large herd driven by Harry Wilson to Stoddard New Hampshire. Mrs J M Hartwell filled in at Union School due to ivy poisoning illness of Miss Andrews.
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The
United Workers
Varnum H. Flage
Foster St
F. A. Sanderson
Missa Julia
A. M. Parker
Myra Kelley
Miss Wilcox
PF. D. Layton
Miss Sanderson
Misa Florence Wilcox
Harry Wilson
Stoddard
N. H
J. M. Hartwell
Union School
Miss Andrews
Death of Charles P Hartwell of Littleton
Charles Pollard Hartwell died peacefully May 1 at nearly 87 in Littleton. He left a large family including five sons Fred C John Melvin Charles A Frank and Bert L and many grandchildren. Longtime town leader and highway surveyor he helped build the Beaver Brook bridge on King Street in 1904 and planted shade trees. Funeral held May 3 at Hartwell Avenue with tributes from Rev. Oliver J. Fairfield Rev. William Channing Brown and Mrs Mattie K. Priest amid family and town friends.
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Littleton
Charles Pollard Hartwell
Mr. Hartwell
Lucinda Laws
Fred C
John Melvin
Charles A
Frank
Somerville
Bert L
Kingston
Hartwell
Unitarian Church
Lyceum
Beaver Brook
King St
David Wilcox
Mattie K. Priest
Westlawn Cemetery
Bad Temper Worsens Injury Risk in Leg Ruling
A fragmented report notes a dispute over temper during a leg ruling and suggests temper flare ups worsen outcomes. The text hints at a leg injury or strain as a consequence, with unclear details.
Probate Citation for Francis Pratt Estate Administration
The Probate Court in Middlesex issues this citation to all heirs and interested parties concerning the estate of Francis Pratt late of Acton Massachusetts. Edward F. Pratt seeks letters of administration with the will annexed without sureties as the named executor declined. Court hearing set for May 28, 1912 at nine noon in Cambridge. Public notice required for three weeks in the Acton Enterprise and notice by mail to known interested persons seven days before the hearing. The instrument alleged as a last will is presented for probate.
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Commonwealth of Ee. Middlesex
Francis Pratt
Acton
Edward F. Pratt
Cambridge
Middlesex
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
W. B. Rogers
Register
Commonwealth of
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Concord
Concord Enterprise
Commonwealth
Charlies J. McIntire
Esquire
Notice of Administrators for Two Middlesex Estates in 1912
Notice announces two estates in Middlesex: Francis Haynes of Sudbury and J Robbins of Acton. Appointed administrators clarify bonds posted and demandors must file claims while debtors pay to the named executors in Boston offices in April 1912. The first estate lists Clarence A. Austin and Charles E. Haynes as administrators with Howard A. Wilson attorney at 709 Sears Building. The second lists Horace H. Robbins as administrator with address 9 North Market at, Boston.
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de Howard A. Wilson
Sears Bidg
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John M. Keyes & Co
Walden Hall
Brown
Brown University
American Press Association
George Stovall
Joseph A. Harwood
Miss Strong
Brunswick, N. J
C. P. Hartwell
Arlington
E.ir
Teele
West Acton
Telepho
Danforth Chemical Co
Leominster
Mase
Concord Jet
Mass
John J. Flannery
Bedford Street
John R. Comley
Green Houses
Elm St
Bedford Centre
E. Perkins
R. Wells CO
Bedford, Mass
Arthur L. Wheeler
J. W. Bradley
Maple St
Maynard, Mass
William J. Fitzpatrick
John J. Fitzpatrick
Adm
Clc
Sullivan & Teeling
Court St
W. EB. Rogers
Francis Haynes
Sudbury
Clarence A. Austin, Charles E. Haynes
Adis
J. Robbins
Horace H. Robbins
Admr
North Market
E. M. Long
Room4
P.O, Bleck Maynard
F. E. Harris
Bedford Gt
Concord, Mass
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Concora
Frank E. Harris
Bedford Jt
O. Barnes
L. King
Maynard Block
Maynard
J, McCarron Maynard
D. Cc. Harris No
Acton, Mass
Bryant
E. Boeske
Ient Service
Charles Parkay
Weker
Attorney At Law
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