Vacation notices and moving plans around Cochituate and nearby towns
Local notices reveal residents traveling for vacations to Portland Maine Hartford Connecticut and Worcester and planning moves or sales. Auctions announced for 50 dairy cattle at Derby barns Concord Junction and a large farm sale near Groton with horses cattle hens and tools.
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Sarah Pratt
Robert Prentiss
Virginia Wilson
Hartford
Conn
Worcester
Benjamin Derby
Laconia
N. H
Otis H. Forbush
Concord Junction
Mass
Derby. & Gage
Derby Barns
Groton
J. J. Skahan
West Berlin
A. F
Local notices and social notes from town life
Rev and Mrs Sullaway return from vacation Philip Walls enjoys a short visit with relatives in East Boston John Lyons returns from a trip with relatives in Antigonish Cosmo Albani installs a telephone at his Main Street fruit store The residence at jots A L Hartwell on South Street receives a paint coat Agnes Kelley and Mrs Joseph Madden of Roxbury visit here Sidney Young of Walthem visits J Halladay An enrollment notice for Plattsburg encampment appears via R A Whittler Shawmut National Bank Residents welcome a fellow townsman in a praiseworthy movement A plaster bulldog at D L Partford’s on South Street noted by many as an old familiar figure last week
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Ern
Cochituate
Mise
Missie
Naples
Ruth Burrill
Margaret McEachern
William Aertel
Prairiest
William O'Keefe
John Brooks
Revere Beach
Ernest Wetherbee
le G
King
May
Florence King
Newton
T.B. Pilling
Prairie St
Commonwealth Ave
James Sullaway
Philip Walls
Boston
John Lyons
Antigonish
Cosmo Albani
Main
A. L. Hartwell
South St
Agnes Kelley
Joseph Madden
Roxbury
Sidney Young
Waltham
J. Halladay
Plattsburg
R. A
Whittler
Shawmut National Bank
South ‘St
D. L. Partford
Adam Good Stock Co Closes Lexington Park Engagement
The Adam Good Stock Co finished its engagement at Lexington park after a strong run crowds filled the theater despite cool weather. A high class vaudeville and moving picture program is planned for the remainder of the season with Sam Barber reappearing this week. Japanese Night highlighted the previous Wednesday with prizes for best dressed in Japanese costume and best glide dancers to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Good Stock Co
Lexington Park
Sam Barber
Box marked Mail causes post office drop-off confusion
Bedford patrons report an order box placed on the building near the post office marked Mail since the main door slot for letters is obstructed, hindering mail drops when the office is closed. A new postmaster has arranged a clearer, fully visible mailbox outside to ease access.
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Bedford Postoffice
Postoffice
Butler With Minute Boys Baseball Prospect Emerges
Bedford notices a local talent Tommie Butler from Bedford showcased skill in Lowell during a Middlesex Bay State railways game and has been drafted by the Minute Boys of Lexington to play next season.
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Bedford
Tommie Butler
Fanville
New England
Lowell
Middlesex
Bay State Railways
Minute Boys
Lexington
Bedford Coal & Grain Co to Become Middle Sqx Co
The Bedford Coal and Grain Company will be replaced by the Middle Sqx Coal and Grain Company on September 1. Walter King has taken a driver position and the grain elevator has received extensive repairs.
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Bedford Coal & Grain Co
Middlesqx Coal & Grain Co
Walter King
Stolen Automobile Recovered Near Milton
Adelbert Messer’s auto from Frizzle’s garage was stolen and later found abandoned on a Milton road with torn plates. Police recovered two tires in nearby woods. the car was undamaged and Messer resumed driving. No suspects yet. investigation continues.
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Messer
Milton
Adelbert
Frizzle
Craig
Sergi
Lyons
New England Order of Protection Outing at Lexington Park
A grand outing of the New England Order of Protection is planned for Lexington Park on Saturday September 4. Supreme grand officers will attend and local lodges organize games for youths while several officers address attendees.
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New England Order of Protection
Lexington Park
Lexington
Lodgte
Westvale A A Beats Federals Then Falls to Medford
Westvale A A opened with a 6 3 victory over the Federals, then lost 12 4 to Medford in a Saturday doubleheader. Delaney pitched well with only four hits allowed as nine Westvale batters struck out.
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Westvale A. A
Medford
A. Medford
Westvale
Westvales
Delaney
Hite
Second Game Sees Ideals Fall to Tough Opponents
Westvale lost 4 runs on nine innings with four hits and costly errors. Opponents posted two base hits by Cull and Piggott and three base hits by Crow, as King and Joy fanned eight and five respectively. Umpires were McLeod and Carroll.
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Westvale
Cull
Piggott
Crow
Hayes
McLeod
Joy
McCarthy
Milan
Williams
Rankin
King
Carroll
Church activities resume with Sunday services and programs
All church activities resume Sunday September 6 with a 10 45 morning sermon and 12 am Sunday school in a primary department run by Mrs. Mary B. Lane. Junior Endeavor at 430 and Senior Endeavor at 6. Rev W Campbell returns to conduct the evening service followed by the Lord's Supper. Members are urged to attend with friends.
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Mary B. Lane
Endeavor Society
W. Campbell
Miss Clara Robinson Serves as Bridesmaid in Groton Wedding
Miss Clara Robinson acted as brides at the Warrell Hodgeman wedding in Groton this Wednesday. She and her mother will remain in Groton for another month and plan to return here in October.
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Clara Robinson
Warrell-Hodgeman
Weekend Moves and Local Health Notes
Miss Helen King W visits relatives in Waltham while Harry Jacobs recovers at home from malaria. Catherine Reilly returns to duties in Concord after two months away. First Friday devotions planned at Help of Christians church. Mr and Mrs J Prank King visit Woonsocket Rhode Island relatives. Emma Burns and daughter Mary relocate to Newton for work at Garden City laundry.
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Helen King
Waltham
Harry Jacobs
Catherine Reilly
Concord
Help of Christians Church
J. Prank King
Ernest Pringle
Woonsocket
R. I
Emma Burns
Mary
Newton
Burne
Garden City
Christian Endeavor Lawn Party At Union Church
A Thursday lawn party on the Union Church grounds by the Christian Endeavor drew a large crowd despite chilly weather. Attendees enjoyed well-patronized tables and games, illuminated grounds, and music by the Waynes Band.
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Union Church
the Christian Endear
Waynes
Will Meet Monday as Lyons Leads All Star Ball Club
Sergt Edward Lyons directs an all star team vs Westvale A A on Labor Day afternoon. The lineup features Harry Ryan catcher James Prentiss pitcher Louis McCaffrey Kenneth Damon Joseph Fitzpatrick Dye infield Winslow Damon Thomas Carroll Frank Swendeman outfield. Westvale A A promises tough challenge and neutrality remains the safe stance until Labor Day results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lyons
Westvaie A. A
Harry Ryan
James Prentiss
Louis McCaffrey
Kenneth Damon
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Dye
Winslow Damon
Thomas Carroll
Frank Swendeman
Weatvale A. A
Mr. Lyons
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Marlboro Reader
Marlboro resident Mrs. 34 Stevens Avenue reports backaches and irregular kidney function. Doan's Kidney Pills reportedly eased symptoms after overworked kidneys caused pain. The advertisement touts price and availability through dealers and the Milburn Co.
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Marlboro
Doan
Stevens At
Price
Rosie
Mia
Milburn Co
Dean
Fat Fire Flare At Lake Nagog Inn In Acton
A kettle of fat spilled onto a stove at the Lake Nagog Inn in Acton causing a kitchen fire. Water spread the grease flames and a swift alarm brought Concord and local volunteers. Fire was quickly controlled with no further help needed.
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Lake Nagog
Concord
Acton
Interesting meeting at Acton Grange reveals profit and programs
The August Acton Grange gathering mixed business and social notes with Mrs Gertrude Daniels reporting a net profit of 80 dollars from the lawn party. The evening featured an exhibition plan, a vocal by Harold Phalen and Richard White, a piano solo by Florence White, and a lecture on the Physical of Music outlining sound properties, echoes, resonance, and instrument arrangements.
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Acton Grange
Gertrude Daniels
Lawn Party Committee
Harold Phalen
Richard White
Mise Florence ‘White
Undefined Fragment Reflections on Progress and Happiness
A fragment contemplates whether accelerating production and material wealth truly yields happier people. It questions the balance between efficiency and human well being, noting that the ultimate goal remains unclear in a man's inner life.
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