Acton Corner News on Memorial Plans and Local Notices
Community notices detail Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day events led by Dioner post GA R with services in Rockbottom and Woodlawn to Stow and Acton Centre. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Robert Kane and funeral at St Bernard's Fitchburg with local floral tributes and remarks on the age 47. Local ads promote Miss Knowlton’s shoes and dress goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isat Davis
GA. R
M.E
Rockbottom
Acton Centre
Woodlawn
West Acton
Mt. Hope
Stow
Bernard Copping
Ayer
Robert Kane
Peter Foley
West Con
Fitchburg
St. Bernard’s
Purcell
Slater
Foley
Moreen
Miss Knowlton
Littlefield
Local News Briefs and Social Roundup at Pigeon Cove
Mrs Geo M Brooks stays at her cottage in Pigeon Cove for a few days. Andrew Poland Geo Messer and Frank R Garfield have been drawn on the jury. Alfred Monroe returns from Florida where he spent the winter. Miss May Bartlett hosted a dancing party for friends Miss Pope and Miss Millett in Walden hall Saturday evening.
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Geo. M. Brooks
Pigeon Cove
Andrew Poland
Geo. Messer
Frank R. Garfield
Alfred Monroe
Florida
Christian Endeavor Plans July Boston Convention Pilgrimage
A Thursday special meeting of the Christian Endeavor society arranged a pilgrimage to Concord by delegates for the July 17 Boston convention. The town hall will serve as headquarters with guides leading the groups. 10,000 people are expected. Sandwiches and coffee will be provided at cost by the society.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Concord
Concord Day Plans Nears Delegates’ Welcome
A Concord souvenir idea was discussed and likely adopted. The group will entertain the Troy delegation of 200 on the Wednesday before the event. Special bridge exercises are planned and lunch will be served at the church parlors. A $25 contribution is approved to defray convention costs beyond the Concord day.
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Concord
Troy
Bridge
Concord May Meeting Lists Local Residents
On May 21, 1895 in Concord a lengthy attendee list includes Wm. Buttrick P. M. A. B. Borden S. Benjamin Mr. Chap man William Haken Charles F. Hayden Frank A. Hosmer C. Jeppesen J. C. Knox Duncan MacDonald S. M. Moses Geo. C. Powers Wm. Salter M. V. B. Stinson F. A. Temple Matteo Vincenzo Robert Wright Dr. C. A. Wilson C. E Wild Mrs. Bedway Miss Maggie Dee Mrs. Kate Miss Bridget Maguire Miss Lena Petersen Mrs. A. A. Reed Miss Ellen Welch.
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Concord
Mays
Wm. Buttrick P. M
A. B. Borden
S. Benjamin
Mr. Chapman
William Haken
Charles F. Hayden
Frank A. Hosmer
C. Jeppesen
J. C. Knox
Duncan MacDonald
S. M. Moses
Geo. C. Powers
Wm. Salter
M. V. B. Stinson
F. A. Temple
Matteo Vincenzo
Robert Wright
C. A
Carlton House Becomes Rockport Headquarters
The Carlton house in Rockport Maine served as headquarters during a brief stop. This coastal town hosted travelers and locals while the residence acted as a temporary hub for plans and coordination.
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Rockport
Carlton House: a first class hostelry with modern conveniences
The Carlton, described as a premier hostelry by proprietor C. J. M. Merrifield, sits on high ground near sea breezes with a rear lake stocked with black bass. Electric cars run near its door linking Rockland and Camden where daily steamers operate. Police news notes include R. E. Hunt losing about 6500 dollars in Boston, while Avon work begins on Dr Soules' residence front. House grounds and walks are being prepared for Geo. W. Poor's home.
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C. J. M. Merrifield
Carlton
Rockland
Camden
Dr. King's New Discovery credited with saving life
Beaversville Indiana pharmacist Caillouette says he was near death from La Grippe after other doctors failed. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery, used from the first dose to three bottles, with a full recovery and return to daily life. Free trials offered at B F Johnson & Son Maynard and H S Richardson Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
H. S. Richardson
Concord
Remedy for Headache and Constipation Promoted
A local advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for head pains and habitual headaches. It claims relief from bilious constipation by toning the bowels and urges a trial, noting large bottles cost fifty cents at B. F. Johnson & Son's and H. S. Richards drug stores.
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B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
H. S. Richardson’s
Concord
Low priced Ham mocks and hammock supplies sale
A seller advertises a large stock of ham mocks at very low prices. Nice Web Hammock with stick woven in priced at $1. Hammock ropes offered at 20 cents per pair. Hammock sticks available at 20 pairs.
Old Gov't Java and Tea Prices at Local Market
Old Gov't Java Coffee selling at 33, 35 and 87 cents per pound with Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand in 1 and 2 pound cans. Fine Formosa Tea 60 cents. Good teas 30 and 80 cents. Peaches 13 cents two for, Apricots 13 cents two for, Prunes 10 cents. Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuit 13 cents two for 25 cents. Laundro cold water starch 10 cents. Gold Dust 28 cents.
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Gov’t
Chase & Sanborn Seal
New Departure Sale Advertises Short-Term Prices
Advertises limited time sale with strict payment terms and monthly accounts. Highlights superior goods at very low prices to ensure continuation of business. Mentions conditions in profit and sales terms and a sense of urgency.
Weather Week Frosts Hurt New England Crops
The weekly New England weather service bulletin reports unusually cold, frosts on the 14th and 17th, light rainfall except Maine, and widespread crop damage. Early fruit, apples, pears, grapes, and berries faced injury. clover damaged. Vermont and Massachusetts show varied fruit losses. Rhode Island and Connecticut report frost harm with some regions spared by rain. Grass and grasses thriving in places, planting slowed by cold soil.
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Boston
New England Weather
J. Warren Smith
Maine
New Hampshire
Hillsboro County
Vermont
Chittenden
Massachusetts
James Fisher
Fitchburg
Duxbury
Plymouth County
Carver
West Newbury
Grange
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Haven County
Hale Bros
Glastonbury
Pao Boon
Corgut
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Acton
Pnts
Hapa Herch
Ile
Baptist Shurch
Bryant McLellan
Baptist Church
Mr. Batt
Reformatory
Memorial Services
Windsor
Chase & Sanborn’s
Chase & Sanborn
Dwinnell, Wright & Co
G. A. Conant
West Acton, Mass
C. E
R. E. Hunt
Ashland
Hudson
Messrs. Raby and
Wheeler
Avon
Dr. Soules
Lehigh Valley
B. and M
Geo. W. Poor
G. W. Fisher
Rockbottom and Hudson
H. ‘A. Littlefield
Justin
Kangaroo Oxfords
Kangaroo
Congress
Kid Button
Vici Kid Goodyear
Columbian Paints
H. A. Littlefield
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