Acton News Highlights Local Events and Moves
Miss Lizzie Frown attends Burdett college and a new house is planned on Acton street. A local orchestra plans a social dance at Exchange Hall. Miss Annie Banks recovers from illness, and Miss Susie Billings returns from Maine. Rail cars arrive for the electric road and a new engine house opens with town funds. Edson Baird injured in a driving accident near Acton Center with Charles Leach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Frown
Burdett College
C. H. Fairbanks
Acton St
Jas
Warren
Mr. Wood
Steven F. Townsend
Ethel Cutler
Moore's Market
Samuel Jones
F. Z. Taylor
Co. M. Kimball
Edson Baird
Nashua
Alvin Léthrop
Washington
Exchan Hall
Wa. Hanly
Concord Junction
Woodlawn
Reform Club
Acton Center
Mr. Baird
Chas. Leach
Mr. Leach
West Acton Community Notes Include Visits and Events
Local residents are listed visiting relatives and attending events from Lewes to Maiden and Boston. Highlights include harvest supper plans, church services, and a funeral in Somerville. Frequent travel includes Miss Mariel Decoster, Grace Webber, and Mrs. Ida Crawford.
Local repairs and goods offered at Concord Junction
Harnesses and boot and shoe repair by C. H. Clark. Furniture bedding and carpets offered at Boston prices by L. N. Fowler & Co at Concord Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Clark
Boston
L. N. Fowler & Co
Concord
Acton Dog License Notice for 1902
Town of Acton owners and keepers of dogs must pay license fees by September 10 1902. Delinquents will be prosecuted under law. D J Wetherbee Constable of Acton signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Sudbury and Weston School Staffing Changes Noted
H W Eaton owner of the lat abraanas plant in Sudbury and Raymond N Brown return to study in Waltham. Blair Hall hosts a Princeton prep. Miss Alice Hosmer resumes Weston duties as principal. Elsa Ellins takes over Sandham Primary. Cutter recovers. W L Stones and Beth Harstamson noted. Class of 1902 grads pursue Ree course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Green
Blair Hall
Princeton
Alice Hosmer
Weston
Elsa Ellins
Sandham
Miss Wells
Center
Cutter
W. L. Stone
Beth Harstamson
A.etek Faith
Mrs Lizzie Handley Dies at Concord Junction Home
Mrs. Lizzie Handley, widow of the late William Handley, passed away at her daughter Mrs. Brochu’s home in Concord Junction on Sunday evening September 7 after a period of failing health not expected to end so soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Piper
Concord Junction
Jane Bu
Burroughs
Jennie Cambridge
Mne
H. D. Martin
Daniel McCarthy
Crocker’s Corner
Teeheees Taney Ores
Lizzie Handley
William Handley
Brochu
Handley
West Acton Locals New Tray Cloth and Doilies
Mise Armstrong's offers new tray cloths doilies and pillow ups for home decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Armstrong's
Auctioneer Forbush Sells Cattle and Harness Across New England
Acton and surrounding towns report sales by auctioneer Otis H Forbush. Listings show upcoming consignments in Concord and Billera with dozens of cows calves bulls horses wagons and sleighs. Recent sales include Burnham Maine Libby Stock Co Durhams and cattle from St. Albans Vermont drawing buyers from up to 75 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Mass
Carr & Dutton
Concord
A. F. Morse & Son
Worthley
Billerlea
D. W. Dutton
Farmington
Forbush
Burnham
Libby Stock Co
St. Albans
Acton Local Furniture and Carpets Featured
Acton residents are urged to visit 19 arowler and Co for new furniture and carpets with various Boston pieces on display.
Sudbury School Moves Promote Local Students
Mr Brady of Lowell spent Sunday with T F ONeil and Miss Susie Courtney visiting friends in Lowell. Maj Jeremy Austin has begun duties at Sudbury Center with children moving to the High and Grammar schools as Geding and family return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Coolidge
Lewes
Ella Lee Se Ons
Goa
Goiain Gckiee Mare
Lowell Gees
Fred Nash
F. C. Nash
John Boomer
Dighton
Emeline Hall
Roy
Whitcomb
Maiden
C. A. Kapiton
Lizzie Stronach
Nova Scotia
Mr. Brady
Lowell
Sunda
T. F. O'Neil
Susie Courtney
Theo
Geding
Sadie
Pease
Maj
Jeremy Austin
Sudbury Center
Celestial Brazilin Cures Bad Cold and Cough, Claim
A reader recounts a winter illness with severe cough and aches. They credit a bottle of Brazilian Balm given by Mr. E. Budge for quick relief, saying the remedy stopped the cough and cleared the throat and chest. The note mentions Mrs. Bishop Wiley and a daughter, with hopes of continuing the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budge
Balu
Bishop Wiley
Fite Jones
Sale of Cows and Horses by W A White Auctioneer
Correct list shows property sold on Sept 2 1902 including cows, a pace maker John Lund drawn by L V Clough, various horses and buggies, Brown mare withdrawn, and parties like Mr Adam Mr Williams Mrs Roe Mrs Rodkway Mrs Robbins A F Garney Geo L Taylor and A Thompson among buyers. The date given is Sept 2 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. White
L. V. Clough
John Lund
Mr. Adam
Jobo Lund
Hickey
Baness
Priest
Ja . Robbins
D. Perry
Ught Orse
Mrs. Roe
Geo. L. Taylor
Fi Srt, Mead, Fee
A. Thompson
F E. Whitcomb
Pernaee
Rice
Theo
Nelson
New Milker
A. Fitzgerald
C Ryao
Otis Cutting
J S. Rice
F. E. Ranaut
German Brown
H. Hapgood
Hudson
Narrow
S. A. Cragg
Erry Springer
D. M. Parmenter
W. Rice
F. B. Jefts
A. White
Perry
J. E. Whitcomb
M. Patterson
A. Pi
Geo. A Patterson
John Ry Attor White
Heifer
Wayland
Stone's Efforts Fail in Anthracite Coal Strike
Governor Stone's bid to settle Pennsylvania anthracite mine strike ends with Morgan declining to intervene. Leaders from J P Morgan & Co and U S Steel deny changes in posture as talks with Widener, Perkins, and Truesdale fail to yield a settlement. President Mitchell insists the strike continues amid national interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Styne
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Geoge W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Stone
Ellin
Flinn
P. A. B. Widener
Philadelphia
United States Steel Corporation
Widener
Morgan
Elkin
George W. Perkins
Alee
Baer
Reading
Jersey Central
The
Lackawanna
Fowler
Ontario and
Western
North American
J.P. Morgan
Mitchell
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Acton
Miss Wiley
Susie Billings
Maine
Annie Banks
Misses Shapley
York Beach
Exchange Hall
Gertrude Williams
Alice
Reba Warren
Concord High School
Wm. Merriam
A. Merriam & Co
Hale
Natick
Herbert Hale
Abram Tuttle
John McCullough
W. F. Hale
McPherson, Maynvard
Maynar
West Acton
George Pomfret
Tee Holt
G. B. Parker
Oscar A Marden
Stoughton
C. B. Stone
Oren Richardson
Lynn
A. A. Richardson
Mary Sheridan
James Kinsley
A. H. Gilmore
W C. Gardner
Gid Wilkes
Clinton Fair
Universalist Eee
Mariel Decoster
Narragansett Pier
Nellie Hall
Annie Booner
Lake Winnipesaukee
England
Ida M. Crawford
New Yorkey
George L. Rey
Leslie Moore
Dorchester
Universalist Church
Joseph Kins
Somerville
Amasa Knowlton
Rosal
Knowlton
Grace Webber
Monson
Ware
Edgar H. Hall
Association
Den
Arthur Hart
Gorham Easterbrook
Richard Larkin
L. Blanchard and
J. Sullivan
D. J. Wetherbee
South
Sudbury
H. W. Eaton
Raymond N. Brown
Waltham High
F. P. Wood
Old Colonial Club
Waltham
Chasee
Helen Gilbert
Edgar H
Bricker
Dunne‘s
Heinali
Agnes Young
Arowler & Co
North Sudbury
Aurippe Curea
F. Whitney
Hite
C. W. Rice
Thracite
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
President Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Ohio
Ynell
P. W. White
Wheel Wright
Main St
P. O
F. E. Harris
P. J. Sheehan
Bedford ST
George N. Gove
George N. Gove, Baker, Maynard, Mase
Maynard
Delees Pharmacy
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
T. J. McCann
David Hayes
B. W. Brown
John W. Raymond
W.f.davis
D.M
Maynard's Block
Money Guts
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