Carpenter Loses Three Fingers In Mill Shop Accident
Maynard John Comeau of Linden sr severed three fingers and the thumb of his right hand when a circular saw pulled him in at the American Woolen Co carpentry shop Tuesday morning. He was rushed to Deaconess hospital in Concord by Dr. Daniel Goodenow. doctors attempted to save the index finger but were unsuccessful after 30 years as a carpenter including over 25 years with the woolen mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Comeau, Linden Sr
American Woolen. Co
Concord
Daniel Goodenow
First Civilian From Town Answers Wilson Call
William Monihan returns from the Mexican border with Co. K 9th Regt reporting perfect health. The unit served on outpost duty, endured heat and sand storms, and faced mud during the rainy season when travel was difficult. Monihan is noted as the town’s first civilian volunteer responding to the president's call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Monihan
Co. K
Moynihan
Wilson
Women Relief Corps Hold Annual Inspection at West Acton
Attendees Mary Beane Mary Martin Sadie Case Edna Denniston Ada Rand joined the annual inspection of the Womens Relief corps at West Acton on Monday evening.
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To Maynard
Mary Beane
Mary Martin
Sadie Case
Edna Denniston
Ada Rand
Womens’ Relief Corps
West Acton
White seal attracts attention at display window
A white seal belonging to Mrs Nellie Brown draws crowds as it is shown in the window of W X Macurda. Lincoln Jr Thomas Sweeney wins the first ballot at Tuesday's election voting at 603 a m.
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Nellie Brown
W. X. Macurda
Thomas Sweeney
Lincoln Jr
Acton Woman's Club Meets at Congregational Church
The Acton Mass Woman's club held a regular meeting at the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 30. A food sale organized by the economics department drew strong interest with a variety of homemade eats and reasonable prices. Theodore M. Dilloway lectured on The Art of Our Forefathers with stereopticon views. Laura Ware spoke on current events. The next meeting is slated for December 13 with Hon. Robert Luce discussing Recollections of a Journey Round the World. The executive board met earlier at Mrs A W Rayner's, with the president presiding. The philanthropic chair asks for clothing donations and directs inquiries to Mrs A C Millan.
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Acton Mass. Woman’s Club
Congregational Church
Theodore M. Dilloway
Dilloway
Laura Ware
Robert Luce
A. WW. Rayner
A. C. Millan
Plaid Fashion Delights Highlight Tailored Skirt Design
A described tailored skirt features sep arate plaid fabric with a long length reaching below shed tops. It fastens on one side with a bias back and front bias band and buttoned points. District attorney race returns are delayed, Tufts leading by thousands.
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Tufts
Davis Turner Wedding in Belmont at Home of Mrs Rowen
Miss Estelle Bush and Davis Turner wed at 11 AM Wednesday November 1 at the Belmont home of Mrs A J Rowen with Rev F W Tingley of Lowell officiating in Presbyterian form. Candlelit rooms showcased marguerites roses ferns and white chrysanthemums. A wedding march was played and the couple left for New York by car, planning to reside in Acton on return.
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Belmont
Estelle Bush
F. W. Tingley
Lowell
Davis
New York
Acton
Grandson Esmond Goodwin Severely Wounded in France
Mrs. Charles Davis received a telegram reporting Esmond Goodwin severely wounded in France and in a Canadian hospital with one leg amputated and other wounds. Physicians are trying to save his life while relatives wait for more favorable news.
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Charles Davis
Esmond Goodwin
France
Farm Worker Hurt After Barrel Slips From Truck
Hiram Proctor was badly shaken and scratched when a barrel slipped between a truck and his wagon during loading last week. He has since recovered sufficiently to move around.
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Hiram Proctor
Mr. Proctor
Schools Closed for Fumigation Over Scarlet Fever Case
Schools were closed Friday morning to fumigate rooms after a scarlet fever case in the village. No other cases had been reported and Marian Fobes, the patient, is improving. Mrs. Franklin Griffin of Burlington visited her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Daniels, at Bellows farm. Rand of Pasadena is a guest. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Proctor entertained friends from Concord, and Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards of Natick spent Sunday in town.
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Marian Fobes
Franklin Griffin
Burlington
Gertrude Daniels
Bellows Farm
Miss Rand
Pasadena
Cal
Concord
William Edwards
Natick
No Capitalist
A humorous exchange features Mr. Cobbles praising his son for Latin skills yet noting the boy needs a dollar to translate Latin words on a silver coin. The vignette centers on language skill, a child, and a playful condition.
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Mr. Cobbles
He Swears Off As He Produces a Cigarette Case
A brief dialogue shows a man offering cigarettes and a woman replying she objects only to young men who smoke, not to smoking itself. The exchange underscores social pressure and generational attitudes toward smoking.
Balloon Honeymoon Idea Sparks Banter in Parson’s Presence
A romantic maid muses about a balloon honeymoon for a young married couple. The fussy old bachelor quips that most couples are “up in the air” after facing the parson for a few weeks, eliciting light dialogue.
Supply and demand clash in single news item
A compact report notes a tension between meeting all needs and only satisfying part of wants, highlighting a balance between supply constraints and consumer desire in the market. The piece frames the challenge as a central economic issue affecting households and businesses alike.
Weekend visits and local business notes in the village
Mrs. W. S Fletcher and Dora spent the weekend at Mattapan visiting relatives. August Dalt left the ferrule factory for work at the Metz automobile factory in Waltham. The Royal Arcanum discussed new rates while about 50 members met. George E Clapp bought Harry Cloughs postcard stock to expand his photo view offerings in the Lewis block. Abby Doyle and Nathalie Leach began work at the American Watch factory in Waltham.
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A. ‘Rose
Concord
Hesselton
Grandma Welch
Lowell
Frank Holt
Hazel
August Dalt
Metz Automobile
Waltham
Harry Clough
B. C
Page
Quimby
Miss Bumpus
Westboro
Harris Schofield
Worcester
George Hodgen
Newport
Vermont
Hutchinson
Wm. Rawitzer
Whitinsville
Halliday
Bolton
Lucius Hesselton
Christie
Hudson
Abby Doyle
Nathalie Leach
American Watch Factory
Elmer Wetherbee
Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co
George E. Clapp
Post Office
Lewis Block
Royal Arcanum
Reverend Barker Accepts Call to Congregational Church
Rev Ralph Barker of Calais Missouri has accepted a call to lead the Congregational church and will begin this week with his wife. They will occupy the house with Mrs John Case on Maynard street. Barker comes highly recommended from Scarborough Maine where he served three years and Blue Hill Maine for six years.
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Ralph Barker
Calais
Congregational Church
John Case
Maynard St
Milk wagon slides into mill pond near factory
A milk wagon backed into a pond after a failed turn near the A Merriam factory Saturday. The horse moved too far and toppled the wagon into the mill pond. Factory workers soon freed the wagon with little damage. A lucky escape.
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Brnathan Kimball
A. Merriam
Mill Pond
Death of little girl at Oxford after illness
Mr and Mrs Robert Gibson in Oxford mourn the death of their two year old daughter after a brief bout with whooping cough. Sympathy will be extended by friends in the village.
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Robert Gibson
Ula Skelton
Oxford
For Sale Black Horse in Sudbury
For sale a black horse about eight years old weighs around 1100 pounds described as true and willing. Price reasonable. Contact J C Walker South Sudbury Massachusetts.
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J. C. Walker
South Sudbury
Mass
Purchased Grocery Business Transfer by Herbert W. Lewis
Herbert W. Lewis has purchased the grocery business of the Tuttle and Newton firm, which retired after a lengthy run. The move consolidates local retail grocery operations under Lewis’s ownership.
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Herbert W. Lewis
Tuttle & Newton
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American Supply CO
Nason Street
Maynard
L. Anderson & Son
Concord, Mass
Alice Worcester
Windsor Avenue
Coneco Ao
Nashoba Photographic Company
Sherman C
Mgr
Vancouver Red
South Acton
of Crain
Crains
The
W. A. Haynes Co. Incorporated
National Biscuit Company
Davis-Turner
Fletcher
Dora
Mattapan
Lewis
United States District Court
Concord Junction
C. E. Haines
George Smith
Cee
A.t.haynes '& Co’s
Helmer Olsen
23Rmidte
Walden St
Estford Road
Powlin
Boeske Wilder I
Piper Willis Clapp Dallke Jones
Storey
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