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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
8
South Acton reports many residents ill visiting friends and moving about. Local workers and tradesmen, including miller A Hines and painter Reuben Reed, engage in daily tasks and contracts. The high school team beat Littleton 10 to 5 as Haywood debuted as pitcher. a fire day occurred along the railroad with multiple alarms. Funeral of Mrs. Edward Richardson held privately.
Last Sunday the Lord's supper was observed by many and six new members were added, three baptized. Zeigler elected president of the C E society. a temperance committee was named. A junior league was deferred. May sale by Ladies' Social set for Thursday with candy fruit flowers foods. tea 5 30 to 7 30. men run ice cream parlor. musical selections scheduled.
South Acton notices offer two tenements to rent with hot and cold water and other modern improvements. Apply to A Merriam Co.
Edward N. Eaton remains seriously ill and hospitalized in Brookline. Charles O. Parmenter and wife return home from extended stays in Arizona. Burnside Post No. 142 G. A. R. plans memorial church services May 28. Rev. Ida C. Hustin to reside in Sudbury. Lecture by Rev. Peter MacQueen on The Little Brown Jap and the Big Russian Bear at Memorial church. Miss Sarah Elizabeth Thompson buried in North Sudbury cemetery. born 1836 and longtime Sudbury schoolteacher.
Hubbard H. Brown's agency sells the Martin Good Now property to Mrs. Lillian M. Turner of Philadelphia for George J. Raymond and the Harriett C. Parmenter residence to Herbert H. Davis of Dorchester. Improvements planned on both homes and later occupancy by new owners. J. Herbert Frost of Belmont, buyer of the Richard R. Horr estate, has invested heavily in improvements and changes.
West Acton notes include Whitcomb's for Gove milk and praise of Gove's bread. Local visits feature Louis Blanchard of Sterling, Mrs. Clara Nash hosts, Mrs. Jennie Littlefield to host Woman's club May 15, and various visits between Sterling, Princeton, Somerville, Wellesley, and Cambridge. Frank Coussens returns home from Marlboro hospital after appendicitis surgery.
The funeral was conducted Thursday afternoon by Rev F B Rice of the Universalist church with choir singing. Mrs Clark widow of Rev George Faber Clark pastor at Stow Norton Mendon and others, left a temperance minded, devout life. Burial in Stow beside her husband. Out of town friends James Whitney and Misses Addie and Martha Whitney attended. West Acton notices include sale of summer underwear and a bay mare with 1160 pounds for move. John L Lequin lists items for sale due to moving.
Mrs. C. G. Dole of Cambridge visits Chester Robbins Nagog House opens for season. Moses A. Reed named deputy tree warden and agent of board of health. Gus C. Turner Thomas Scanlan named truants officers. Otis H. Forbush to sell Miss Bell Davidson household goods in Concord May 18 and real estate May 20. Mrs. Mary Bisbee real estate and goods sale May 22 West Acton. Friday evening the annual church.
We have completed extensive alterations and invite the general public to inspect our store at the opening on Friday May 5. The modern front and well arranged interior are fitted for special comfort of customers and best service.
The meeting will be held in the chapel at 6 30. A supper will be served to all church members. A roll call and devotional exercises will follow. The Holy Communion service will be held after which church business for the coming year will be transacted.
An itemized notice lists two names connected to advertised letters: A. A. Eaten and BE Small. The entry implies letters awaiting pickup or return at a postal facility.
Hudson John Babbin spends day in Boston while James Yeo of Washington sr is on the sick list. James Barnacle of Waltham was in town Sunday. Ralph Edison returned from Melrose relatives. Miss Lizzie Loftus hosted her Melrose brother this week. Mrs Clifford Wood entertains her Melrose brother. Fitchburg division night freight delayed to 11:30 due to engine derailment at South Acton. Mrs Frank Taylor of Washington sty recovers after illness guest of George Harlo Lincoln st. Edith Morse and Warren Safford were Concord visitors Tuesday. Mr and Mrs C G M Bond entertained Howard Bond of Boston this week. One twin of Mr and Mrs Harry Lovely died at Lake st. Frank L Howe, formerly of this town, arrived in Seattle May 3. Maud Greenleaf, Joan Porter and Walter Lyons saw The School Girl at Hollis St Theatre Boston Tuesday. Mrs Edward Alley, formerly Jennie Bean, operated on in Boston hospital for throat trouble. Edward Mellin of Boston wed.
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