Local residents share visits and events around Acton
The week brings many visitors and trips across towns. Leonard White, Worcester, returns home briefly while Mrs. Chester B. Robbins enjoys a Vermont vacation. Miss Mary White visits Mrs. John White in Holliston. Charlie Taylor and Wilbur Pisk pick apples in Groton for B.S. Pobes. Church Aid society plans a meeting in the parish hall. Miss Gordon from Boston substitutes in the Intermediate school. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Phalen host guests from Norwood and Rindge. The White family visits Hanover to see son Richard at Dartmouth. Mrs. Warren Reed visits from Southville, formerly Acton, at Mrs. Davis's home. John Edwards and infant son spend a week with Edwards and family. Lena Sheridan of Maynard visits relatives in Acton. The Lyceum course in West Acton draws attendees. Mrs. Booker of Roslindale visits friends. she stays with her son Robert. Breck Aspenwall and two children return to Woodlawn after summer at Holden farm. Helen Robbins accompanies them. A note from Rev. Russell Case aboard the steamship China dated Oct 10 describes an enjoyable cross-country trip. The semiannual church conferences will be held at Ayer. delegates from the Congegational church include Deacon K.B. Wood, T. T. Baxter, and Mrs. H. F. Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ke Ste
Jacksonville
Filars
Leonard White
Worcester
Chester B. Robbins
Vermont
A. L. Millon
New Boston
N. H
Mary White
Holliston
John White
Charlies Taylor
Wilbur Pisk
Groton
Church Aid Society
Church Parlor
Miss Gordon
Boston
Ella Miller
BE. A. Phalen
Norwood
Rindge
Columbus
J. Sidney White
Hanover
N. i
Richard
Dartmouth College
Warren Reed
Southville
Acton
Charles Davis
John Edwards
Charles
Lena Sheridan
Maynard
Wiliam Coughlin
Lyceum
Ayer
KB. C. Wood
T. T. Baxter
H. .F. Robbins
Acton Woman's Club Meets with Concord Author Talk
The Acton Mass. Woman's Club held a regular Wednesday meeting in the church vestry with strong attendance. Frank Sanborn of Concord gave an engaging talk on Concord Authors. The hostess was Mrs. Fritz Bacon assisted by J. M. Brown and Marjorie Brown. A lecture by Theodore M. Dillway titled All of Our Forefathers is planned for November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Mass. Woman's Club
Frank Sanborn
Concord
Fritz Bacon
J. M. Brown
Marjorie Brown
Regulr
Theodore M. Dillway
Final days of sale at New Idea Store Maynard
Closing days to clear entire stock of men's women's and children's clothing, shoes and furnishings. Take advantage of tremendous bargains and complete stock clearance before the sale ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Idea
Maynard
Miss Gladys Hodgen Weds Harold Merriam in Acton
Gladys Miriam Hodgen and Harold Asaph Merriam wed at the Hodgen home on Stow road. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Buxton with Frances Hodgen as maid of honor and Robert Christie of New York as best man. Guests came from Connecticut, Somerville, Greenfield, Wollaston and New York. the couple will reside in Wollaston after December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Miriam Hodgen
Harold Asaph
Merriam
George Hodgen
Stow Rd
Frances Hodgen
Robert ‘Christie
New York
Buxton
China
Connecticut
Somerville
Greenfield
Wollaston
Notice to creditors in estate of H Waldo Tuttle Acton MA
In Middlesex Probate Court the estate of H Waldo Tuttle deceased of Acton is insolvent. Commissioners Warren H Atwood and L Everett Wilson announce six months to file claims from Sept 28 1916 and list claim hearings at Maynard and Boston venues on Nov 16 1916 Feb 1 1917 and Jan 25 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Middlesex
H. Waldo Tuttle
Henry Waldo Tuttle
Acton
Howard
A. Wilson
Esquire
Legard’s Block
Maynard
Warren H. Atwood
Milk Street
Boston
L. Everett Wilson
Died on Columbus Day Amelia Tarbell 79
Mrs. Amelia D Tarbell died at her home on School Street five weeks after admission to death. Born in Vermont 79 years ago she moved to this village and lived there over 50 years. She taught in local schools and was active in church work. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Universalist church with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Day
Amelia D. Tarbell
School St
Vermont
Universalist Church
Woodlawn
Auto crash injures Fletcher trio near Richardson crossing
Friday a vehicle carrying Jona Fletcher Charles Fletcher and Katherine Fletcher suffered a blowout near Richard son crossing. The machine threw them onto the road. Jona and Charles were only bruised but Katherine sustained severe head face and chest wounds requiring many stitches. She crawled under the wrecked car and cut power to stop the engine. All seek her speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jona Fletcher
Charles Fletcher
Katherine Fletcher
Richardson’s Crossing
Katherine
Smith Finney Leads Trip Over Mohawk Trail Return
Smith Finney departed Sunday with a party on an auto trip over the Mohawk Trail and back through the Berkshires. Participants included Selectman Warren Jones, William Franklin, Ralph Hastings and Philip Cunningham of Boxboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith‘ Finney
Mohawk Trail
Berkshires
Selectman
Warren Jones
William Franklin
Ralph Hastings
Philip Cunningham
Boxboro
Town Votes Jitney Line Amid 6-Cent Fare Protest
At a special West Newbury meeting the town approved a jitney bus line linking Haverhill West Newbury and Newburyport in protest of a 6 cent fare enacted by the Bay State Street Railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Mass
West Newbury
Newburyport
Bay State Street Railway Company
Acts and social notes from Acton area in brief items
C D Chickering of South Acton moved into a four story tenement with F R Knowlton. Amon Wetherbee of Stow has installed a new milking machine. Mrs John Bigelow of Still River and her mother Mrs Goding of Hudson visited J A Goding. James E Richardson attended a Somerville funeral for a cousin with 30 years on the police force. Charles W Grimes spent time in Worcester and Springfield for the National dairy show. Acton lodge I C C F 203 will host a social dance at I C O F hall with Colonial orchestra. Samuel Bresth left for Los Angeles to join California Building Wrecking Co. Rev C L Pierce preached at the Baptist church praising Billy Sunday and recounting the life of Al Saunders. J Katherine gave a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Chickering
South Acton
F. R. Knowlton
Amon Wetherbee
Stow
John Bigelow
Still River
Mrs. Goding
Hudson
J. A. Goding
James E. Richardson
Somerville
Charles W. Grimes
Worcester
Springfield
Acton Lodge
I. C
C. F
F. Hall
Colonial Orchestra
Samuel Bresth
Los Angeles
Cal
California Building Wrecking Co
California
The
Baptist Church
C. L. Pierce
Billy Sunday
al Saunders
J. Katherine
Special Police Duty Oversees Central Square Traffic
Sunday John Kempton performed special duty in Central Square guiding teams and drivers to follow traffic laws. On October 8, 156 cars passed the square in 60 minutes, prompting officials to enforce signage and duty to ensure compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kempton
Central Sq
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth F Boynton
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth F Boynton who died Friday were held Monday afternoon at 2 30 from the residence of Mrs Charles Wood on Hillside Avenue Mrs Wood was in her 68th year and widow of the late Albert F Boynton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth F. Boynton
Charles Wood
Hillside Ave
Godfrey de Bouillon a Crusade leader born in Belgium
The prominent 11th century leader Godfrey de Bouillon was born in Belgium in 1060 and died in 1100. He was buried in the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, mourned by Christians and Muslims alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey de Bouillon
Belgium
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem
Local Social Notes From Natick and Vicinity
Mrs. Harry Taylor and Miss McLane were holiday guests at King Philip farm. Frank Davis of Jamaica Plain visited HW B Rice over Sunday. Miss Mary McGreevin trains as a nurse at Waltham hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Noyes visited Mrs. Helen Noyes. Mr. and Mrs. George Parmenter visited Mrs. Etta Bent. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller were guests of Mrs. C. A. Parmenter. Rev. George H. Clarke preached at Natick Methodist Church. Miss Leonora Stiles stayed with her parents over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Perry hosted Boston guests. The Grange held a fruit night with a box fruit lunch. Mrs. Campbell has gone to Pueblo, Colorado. Farmers seek ways to dispose of surplus apples as Alfred Haskell makes no cider this year. Mr. and Mrs. William Ferden return from Nova Scotia and visited Roscoe Ferden in South Walpole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Taylor
McLane
King Philip Farm
Frank Davis
Jamaica Plain
George H. Clarke
Natick
Leonora Stiles
EB. P. Stiles
Campbell
Barker
Pueblo
Col
Alfred Haskel
William Ferden
Nova Scotia
Roscoe
South Walpole
Methodist Church Hosts Evening Program and Political Talks
Sunday morning Rev. Claire G. Davis preached Behold I stand at the door and knock. Epworth League led an evening program with Clarence Baldwin and a male quartet. The next event, Oct 22, features Charles Webber on Socialism and Christianity at the vestry. Miss Marion Evelyn Starks impressed readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire G. Davis
Epworth League
Clarence Baldwin
Miss Christensen
Jones
Charles Webber
University of Michigan
Marion Evelyn Starks
Harvest Dinner Success At Weston Alliance Event
The Alliance of the Unitarian church hosted the harvest dinner with a record crowd and strong sales. Weston Alliance managed the candy booth raising over $100, while other tables plus 300 tickets sold supported a profitable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance of the Unitarian Church
Alliance of Weston
Was in Accident William Bills Seriously Injured
William Bills was seriously injured in a Lincoln collision after leaving the station. He was taken to Waltham hospital where he regained consciousness after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bills
Lincoln
Waltham Hospital
Master Harry Rice Returns From Three Day State Trip
Harry Rice, master prize winner in last year’s pig contest, returned Saturday night from a three day trip through the western part of the state. The group of 40 spent the first night at Amherst and the final day at the Springfield fair, reporting an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rice
Amherst
Springfield Fair
Harvest dinner sale praised by Unitarian church women
The women of the Unitarian church extend heartfelt thanks to all who helped make their harvest dinners and sale a great success. Signed Miss Sarah L. Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Unitarian Church
Sarah L. Pratt
Great Fire Sale at New Idea Store in Maynard
The notice announces a closing sale at the New Idea store in Maynard due to a major fire. It offers men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and furnishings at deep discounts with only a few days remaining to save.
Whist Party Attracts About 160 For Charity Event
The Help of Christians church whist series continued Monday Oct. 16 with about 160 attendees. Prizes were awarded at 10 16 for Ladies first Miss Foley Acton. Ladies second Miss Agnes Shannon. Consolation Miss Cogelig Reilly. Gentlemen first George Haskell. second Edward Fitzpatrick. consolation Francis Hughes. After refreshments, dancing and square dances followed, making for a spirited social hour and hopeful continued success of the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Foley
Acton
Agnes Shannon
Cogelig Reilly
George Haskell
Edward Fitzpatrick
Francis Hughes
Maynard
Little Interest Shown in Presidential Race in Town
The piece notes low interest in the presidential contest and limited political activity locally. It mentions candidates for the house of representatives, town officials Harriman and Billy, and a general absence of mudslinging as campaigns proceed on a high plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com Gj
Hughes
Harriman
Stow
Billy” An
Hudson
House
House of Representatives
Congregational Church Announces Midweek Service and Armenian Aid
The Congregational Church schedules a 7.30 evening vestry service on Wednesday on The Marks of a Christian. Attendance has risen as meetings remain bright and sociable. Thursday the choir meets for reorganization under Horace Bates. Sunday offers relief appeals for Armenian and Syrian martyrdom with Rev. Frederick N. Rutan narrating the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Bates
Frederick N. Rutan
Dorothy Mason's Sixth Birthday Party at Derby Street
Miss Dorothy Mason celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday at her Derby street home with a party for her young friends. The afternoon featured games and refreshments of ice cream cake and fruit. Present were Misses Marion Pope Lola Kilham Helen Connell Elia Kay Rena Marshall Ste Carr Francis Carr George Rema Allen Frizzle Ann Marshall Robert Connell and Roland Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mason
Derby St
Marion Pope
Lola Kilham
Helen Connell
Elia Kay
Rena Marshall
Ste’ Carr
Francis Carr
George Rema
Allen Frizzle
Ann Marshall
Robert Connell
Roland Kay
Alpha Sigma Mu Party At George Phelan Home
Last Wednesday Alpha Sigma Mu members were entertained by George Phelan at his Main Street home. The club met with 11 p.m. refreshments and winter plans discussed. Attendees included Ralph Heminway James B Wood Ward Carr Harold Wetherbee Mathew Cullinane Winthrop Puffer Sherman Reed John Lyman Edwin Wilson Warren Miller Waldo Wilson Lloyd Keliney Wilfred Wheeler Gordon Love Arnold Hewitt Charles Magoon Walter Kennedy CarlChristoffers on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Sigma Mu
George Phelan
Mainst
Ralph Heminway
James B. Wood
Ward Carr
Harold Wetherbee
Mathew Cullinane
Winthrop Puffer
Sherman Reed
John Lyman
Edwin Wilson
Warren Miller
Waldo Wilson
Lloyd Keliney
Wilfred Wheeler
Gordon Love
Arnold Hewitt
Charles Magoon
Walter Kennedy
Carl Christofferson
Bargain Fire Sale Offers Women and Children's Wear
A dramatic fire sale advertises tremendous bargains on women and children's clothing and shoes, promising only a few days to take advantage before closing.
Local Notes on Weddings Illnesses and Moves
Mrs A A H Willis visited Dora Pletcher has begun study at Burdett Business College in Boston Ralph Jones moved from Martin to part of his father's house on Maplest Robert Christie returned to New York after a three day visit Mrs Emma Quimby left for Marlboro and Natick Georgie Griswold came for Harold Merriam and Gladys Hodgen wedding Waldo Skelton suffers a septic hand from a cat bite Miss Florence Merriam returned for her brother Harold Merriam's wedding Judge Morris of Hudson named receiver of the grocery store George Ham severely injured in a fall slowly recovering Sensation has returned to his lower limbs and fingers William Jennings longtime village president died at his home Binathan Kimball to the star shooter ducks on ing fi Ler ooo eee s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A
H. FE. Willis
Dora Pletcher
Burdett Business College
Boston
Ralph Jones
Martin At
Maplest
Robert Christie
New York
Emma Quimby
Marlboro
Natick
Georgie Griswold
Meriden
George Ham
Wiliam Jennings
A. Merriam Co
Binathan Kimball
Tribute to Mrs Tarbell by a former pupil
A former pupil recalls Mrs Amelia Tarbell nee Comstock who taught in South Acton sixty years ago. The tribute notes her insistence on near perfection and high ideals to better the world and pass her teachings to future generations as the community mourns her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Amelia Comstock
Hildren
North Middlesex Woman's Board Meeting at Boxboro
Mrs A Clough Mrs A G Ziesler Mrs Baie Quinity Mrs F J Gimnes and Mrs S A Christie attended the annual meeting of the North Middlesex French Mission Board at Boxboro on the 10th. The gathering was full of interest and in inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Clough
A.G. Ziesler
Baie Quinity
Gimnés
A. Christie
North Middlesex
Universalist Church to Hold Sunday Encampment Service
The Universalist Church schedules a Sunday morning service at 10 30 ele on November 9 10 for an encampment format. Members are invited to attend and participate in the event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladys Hodgen
Harold Merriam
American Supply Co
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
Mbiscutt Company
Congregational Church
Universalist
Church
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