Weekend Wedding and Community News in Acton Area
The article recounts a Saturday eve celebration for a happy couple and mentions gifts including an onyx clock and a kitchen range from Weir State Co. Providence. It notes military post activities, a W R C meeting, a presentation for the late George Patch, and social gatherings at Odd Fellows hall. Also advertised are Littlefield's millinery offerings and a sales promotion with music box giveaways and cash purchase incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Holt
Davis
Bolton Post
Odd Fellows Hall
F. H. Whitcomb
G. B. Parker
Littlefield
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
Mass
Youthful criminals wrecked express train near Rome
Rome New York November 20 three youths wrecked fast mail train No 6 on the New York Central railroad about four miles west of Rome by removing spikes and fishplates from the southern track. The engine left the rails but none of the 50 passengers were hurt. Engineer Nathan N Hager and a tramp were killed. eight were wounded. Three boys J W Hildreth Fred Bristol and Herbert Plato arrested with Hildreth confessing involvement and implicating Theodore Hibbard. They had planned to rob passengers but fled. They admit previous attempt to wreck a week earlier. In Manchester New Hampshire Hiram D Upton resigns as president of the New Hampshire Trust Co Foster B R Clement to succeed him with plans to reorganize amid a state petition for a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
Nathan N. Hager
J. W. Hildreth
Fred Bristol
Herbert Plato
Hildreth
Theodore Hibbard
Manchester
N. H
Hiram D. Upton
New Hampshire Trust Company
Foster BR. Clement
Minneapolis
Upton
State Bank Commissioners
Early Risers Offer Small Dose Cure Claim
An advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as the smallest form of cure in medicine. The copy mentions B. F. Johnson & Son in Maynard and H. A. Littles field in West Acton as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard, Gy
H. A
Littlesfield
West Acton
Disastrous Fire at Lowell and Big Trade Notes
A massive five story Parker block fire in Lowell started in J A Beavey liquor store at 1 45 am with whisky explosions. Flames confined by 2 30 pm. estimated losses exceed 350 000. No serious injuries. Nearby Appleton Manufacturing stored cotton goods. Also advertised are bargain goods from H A Littlefield West Acton including table covers and textiles, with other items listed and routed sales pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Middle Street
J. A. Beavey
Appleton Manufacturing Company
Percy Parker
Chamberlain Talks With Ashantee Envoys on Peace Demands
Joseph Chamberlain was interviewed for Ashantee envoys and accepted their assurance that King Prempeh would comply with English demands and pay war costs. War preparations continue with readiness for any sudden repudiation of peace overtures by Prempeh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Prempeh
Great Britain
Prespeh
Ashantee
Cattle thieves executed before crowd in Santa Fe
Jesus Vialpando and Feliciano Chavez were executed in Santa Fe in the presence of about 1000 people after killing Thomas Martinez for uncovering cattle theft. Chavez spoke to the crowd warning of corrupted associates before stepping to the trap and dying with little tremor. Vialpando prayed loudly and remained agitated throughout the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Jesus Vialpando
Feliciano Chavez
Vialpando
Chavez
Thomas Martinez
A Word About Groceries
A promotional note highlights Raisins at 16c per pound with good ones at 7c. Prunes Citron Evap Apricot and other dried fruits on offer. Evaporated peaches two for 25c and assorted spices, salts, and extracts from Dwinnell Wright Co. urged to enhance Thanksgiving dinner. Serve Littlefield's Pure Java Coffee to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owinnell, Wright & Co
Bell
Slade
Dwinnell, Wright& ‘Co
Shoe workers propose price list for lowest grade work
In HAVERHILL Massachusetts on November 20 the local shoe workers urged the conciliation board to set a special price-list for the lowest grade work. They note such work has been done countrywide by non-union labor as local manufacturers claim it is not profitable to conduct here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoe Workers
Haverhill
Mass
Board of Conciliation
Choctaw and Chickasaw Councils Oppose Dawes Land Split
The Choctaw and Chickasaw councils report against accepting land in severalty and appeal to the Christian nation to allow them to retain possession of their lands as per reiterated treaties. They urge preservation of land and tribal rights under existing agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errora
I. T
Dawes Commission
Montreal court in sensational murder trial adjourned
Natare Gauthier on trial for killing his sweetheart in a house of assignation screamed and kicked so violently in court yesterday that police were needed to subdue him and the session was adjourned. Defense pleads insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Natare Gauthier
H Im
Police Expect No More Plunder in Chaffey Case
A large crowd gathered at the inspectors' office as more articles on J. Chaffey's premises were identified. Police do not expect to find further plunder and believe Chaffey turned over all items in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BosTax
Chaffey
Newspaper office notices and delivery details
The text notes delivery and subscription details with A. L. Noyes at the post office as a contact point for notices and advertising. It mentions securing items promptly and addressing condensation or delays in article handling during the week.
Acton Notes and Local Announcements in Brief
Sunday visits and vacations mark Acton life with Mrs. A L Noyes at Auburndale and Miss Charlotte Conant at home. Isaac Flaggs travels to Worcester to see his son. Clergy exchange sermons and local letters list patrons at the post office. The Acton high school plans a drama for charity and homes undergo repairs. Arthur Tuttle's orchestra performs in Ayer with Sargent as first violin. Roads suffer washouts from recent rains. The death of Mrs. James Brown is noted. The American Powder Mills near Acton shift to electric power costing over $45,000, with eleven new shops added. Local officials dine and discuss the Middlesex district election and the water question. A runaway near East Acton ends safely. Auction by Otis H. Forbush lists extensive farm sale items, near Acton Station and Medfield Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Tuttle
Ayer
Geo. Sargent
Tuttle
James Brown
Brown
Acton
Boxboro
Carlisle
Stow
Littleton
Maynard
Monument House
Middlesex
Frank A. Patch
C. W. Pitman
East Acton
Kneeland
West Acton
Forbush
California
Farm Street
Farm St
N. H
Medfield Junction
H.R. R
A Household Treasure Promotes Dr King’s New Discovery
Canajoharie resident Fuller praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough remedy for his family. Catskill druggist Dykeman endorses it after eight years of use with no failure. Trial bottles free at local druggists. regular size priced at 60 cents and $1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. ‘Fuller
Canajoharie
N.Y
Dr. King
G. A. “Dykeman
Catskill
N. Y
B. F
Maynard
Richardson
Concord
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Central
Dwinnell, Wright & Co
Chase & Sanborn
Boston
A. L. Noyes
Auburndale
Charlotte Conant
Isaac Flaggs
Worcester
Mr. Copping
Mr. Hewitt
Fitchburg
Poot
Peatter Larock
Geo. F. Brown
L. B. Draper
Carrie E. Felt
Cambridgeport
E. F. Conant
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