West Acton Notes and Local Travels
GEORGE H Reed started a trip in New Hampshire last week. Mr and Mrs D H Hall and son Stanley returned home from Five Islands Maine. Mr and Mrs Harry BE Holt of Somerville visited Mrs Clara EB Holt. Maurice Downie of Ansonia Conn visited his parents then left for Nova Scotia. Mrs O A Knowlton joined her husband on an auto tour through the White Mountains. Mr and Mrs Fred Goding vacationing two weeks visiting Lynn Georgetown and nearby. A new switchboard, sized like the one in use, will be installed at the telephone exchange. A Hv allmore of the Littleton driving park said he won five races recently and will race at the Clinton fair and Reading fair later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Downie
Ansonia, Conn
Nova Scotia
O. A. Knowlton
White Mountains
A. Hv Allmore
Littleton Driving Park
Clinton Fair
Reading Fair
Maynard Succeeds Prescott in Hoosick Falls Office
Oscar Gustafason, a clerk in the National Express office at Hoosick Falls, N Y, succeeds Ralph Prescott at the local office. Emma Deane accepts a bookkeeper post with American Powder Co and started at the new factory Monday morning.
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Oscar Gustafason
National Express
Hoosick Falls
N. Y
Ralph Prescott
Emma Deane
American Powder Co
Baby girl born to Crawford family in Lawrence
Friends in Lawrence announce the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. William Crawford. Mrs. Crawford, formerly Miss Nellie Culligan, is noted as a former resident.
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William Crawford
Lawrence
Reformers Teach Girls Matrimony Then Ducks Swim
The Washington Post quips that future reformers may shift from preparing girls for matrimony to teaching ducks to swim, reflecting a satirical view on reform priorities.
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Washington Post
Reading Pa Liquor Dealers Back Anti-Suffrage Effort
A Pennsylvania Liquor Dealers Federation resolved to aid anti-suffrage campaigns, arguing that women voting will kill saloon business. The claim, echoed in a Massachusetts appeal, warns a referendum vote for women will lead to statewide prohibition and license bans.
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Reading
Pennsylvania Federation” of Liquor Dealers
Pennsylvania
Monitor
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Concord Antiquarian Society Holds 280th Anniversary Reception
The Concord Antiquarian Society hosted a reception at its rooms marking the town’s 280th birthday and the society’s founding anniversary. About 75 to 100 guests greeted by President Adams Tolman and Henry F. Smith Jr. enjoyed fall blooms and tea. The annual meeting elected Tolman as president, Lorenz B. Macdonald as vice president, Charles W. Prescott as treasurer, Henry F. Smith Jr. as secretary, with Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Parker as executive committee members. Life membership was approved by unanimous vote. An invitation was received to visit the Peabody Institute in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Antiquarian Society
Concord Antiquarian Rooms
Adams Tolman
Henry F. Smith Jr
George M. Baker
Henry F. Smith
Hilda Smith
Marion Hudson
Joanna Braley
Dorothy Dodge
Lorenz B. Macdonald
Charles W. Prescott
Frederick A. Tower
BE. L. Parker
John G. Morse
Peabody Institute
Salem
Humor and Ill Humor in Newspaper Quips
The Philadelphia Record notes that many pile drivers show humor while lacking a joke and the Milwaukee Sentinel counterpoints with ill humor as a knocker breaks his hammer and cannot crack a smile.
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Philadelphia Record
Milwaukee Sentinel
Water Cars in Milan Watered Streets by Electric Trams
The streets of Milan are watered from electric tram cars with reservoirs adapted to platforms. These reservoirs drain as the car runs through perforated tubes fanning out at the front and rear of the vehicle.
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Milan
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Mankind Classified: Earning a Living and Its Divides
A reflection on social class divisions, contrasting those who struggle to find work with those who secure employment. The piece emphasizes economic disparity and the daily realities of labor.
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Mankind
Odd Fellows Parade Route and Preparations for Boston Event
Notes detail the Triple Link League division reporting to Frank Pierce on Sunday September 19 at 12 45 p m with a long roster of officers from many lodges. The parade through Arlington Beacon Tremont Boylston Copley Huntington to Mechanics Building aims for 10 000 participants and a 1 30 p m start with contingencies for rain and transportation for incapacitated members.
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Div
Frank Pierce
Commonwealth Ave
Arlington St
Berkeley St
Frank Pierce P. G
Concord Lodge
George G. Moyse
Adjt
Gore
Waltham
Howard N. Mayhew
Albert N. Ryan
Herbert N. Skelton
P. G
Thomas F. Leese
William B. Holt
Wm. A
Nicholson P. G
Francis G. Porter
Bonnell L. Swift
Francis H. Creed
Freeland J. Tuttle
P.G
Fred M. Haskell
Naval Brigade Band
Prospect Lodge
Framingham Lodge
Framingham
Takawambau
Natick
Home
Newton
Waverly
North Pole
Everett
Concord
Boston
Beacon
Tremont
Boylston
Copley Aq
Huntington
Mechanics Building
Daniel Lakin
Bishop Hamilton
Advertised Letters From Box 153 Names List
A list of names appears for advertised letters in box 153 including Alexander Bierce William Clarke Vasilion Cutau Jack Grimes C Hoff C Lawrence R H Oversall William Richardson Adam Sawyer George Vantine Ruth Bugby Margaret Comerford Mrs F K Carpenter Mary Canney May Day Burns Dwight Holden Nora King Marie Knopp Helgi Killen Emma Longeby A D Morgan Helen Perry Margaret Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander B. Bierce
William Clarke
Vasilion Cutau
Jack Grimes
C. €. Hoff
C. Lawrence
R. H. Oversall
William Richardson
Adam Sawyer
George Vantine
Ruth Bugby
Margaret Comerford
F. K. Carpenter
Mary Canney
May Day Burns
Dwight Holden
Nora King
Marie J. Knopp
Helgi Killinen
Emma Longeby
Terence and Family Seen On State Road In New Machine
Terence McHugh and his son were spotted this week proudly driving along the state road in their new machine. The sighting marks a notable moment for local motorists and adds to a season of new vehicle reveals in the area.
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Terence
McHugh and Son
North Acton News Briefs Include Illnesses And Recoveries
Chas I Miller is laid up with sciat ic rheumatism. Dr Shaw attends him. Mrs A W Patch has returned to Boston in feeble health after staying with Lyman Tuttle. Everett Maynes was home last week for improvements. J D Smith works with his team dumping gravel. John Foye recovered from pneumonia enough to travel to his sister's in Water for continued health.
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Chas, I. Miller
Dr. Shaw
A. W. Patch
Lyman Tuttle
Boston
Everett Maynes
J. D. Smith
John Foye
Pneutonia
Shower a Surprise for Miss Winifred ONeill in White's Hall
Friends of Miss Winifred O'Neill hosted a novelty shower at White's Hall on a Wednesday evening. She was lured to a dancing exhibition then surprised by confetti from a pink bell shower and a gift basket of china linen and glass. Fifty guests enjoyed refreshments, music, dancing, and games as names listed joined the celebration.
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Winifred O’neill
White’s Hall
Winifred O'Neill
White's Hall
Miss O'Neill
Jas. Loughlin
Annie Plavin
Kathleen Mullaney
Christine Cullinane
Mary O’brien
Margaret O'Neill
Margaret Loftus
Annie O
Rose Clahane
Margaret Loughlin
Martina Dempsey
Rose Dempsey
Mary Gleason
Alice Hagerty
Sarah Burke
Mary Ryan
Katherine McManus
Mary Doherty
Rose Wallace
John Whalen
Mary Mullaney
Jas. Laughlin
Wm. F. Connor
John Lawton
Alexander McDonald
Edward Varley
Katherine Downing
Raymond Hagerty
Subscription Drive To Reimburse Fire Struck Carpenters
A movement gains favorable comment to start a subscription fund for four carpenters who lost all their tools in a fire that destroyed the McManus property last week. Tools valued at up to 300 dollars were lost. the workers include Helmer Olsen Karl Eilertsen Marcus Danielson and James Flynn.
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McManus
Helmer Olsen
Karl Eilertsen
Marcus Danielson
James Flynn
Remembered Birthday for Mr. Todd at 80
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Todd Jr. are expected home from Pigeon Cove the latter part of the week. Several Trinitarian parish members remembered Mr. Todd’s 80th birthday by sending a basket of 80 American Beauty roses and he gratefully acknowledged the kind gesture.
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Thomas Todd Jr
Pigeon Cove
Trinitarian Parish
Mr. Todd
Inspector Declares Fire Accident at McManus Premises
State police Inspector Hale visited the town to inspect the burned McManus property and found no evidence of arson. He concluded the fire likely resulted from an accident, the only official who supports that view.
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Hale
State Police
Daniel McManus
Mrs Pepper Improves in Critical Condition
Mrs Stephen Pepper shows signs of improvement after critical illness. Samuel Reed has recovered from his recent illness, according to local health reports.
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Samuel Reed
Vialle Family Enjoys Marblehead Outing
Mr and Mrs G Walter Vialle and their son spent Friday at Marblehead. Michael McHigh recently purchased a 1916 Ford runabout from Torrey and Vialle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Walter Vialle and Son
Marblehead
Michael McHigh
Torrey & Vialle
Delights and Travels Mentioned in Local Notices
Miss Elizabeth Bean returns from a pleasant trip to Jaffrey New Hampshire. Myrtle Smith of Pro R 1 visits Mrs Charles Wilson. Edith Melvin recovering from operation and able to drive. Thomas Hollis Jr and John Hollis return from Sunapee Park. Mr and Mrs C F Adamend and daughter Katherine back from The Glades Minot. Mr and Mrs Nathaniel P How and Charles Magoon vacationing in North Woodstock. State officials in town gathering statistics on children 18 and younger for the education bureau. Mildred Edgarton starts a month west trip and will attend a Smith College classmate wedding in Cleveland Ohio.
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Bureau of Education
Mildred Edgarton
Smith College
Cleveland
Mrs. G A Tewksbury Returns to The Manse
Mrs. G A Tewksbury returned to The Manse after visiting New Britain and Stamford. In Stamford she was entertained by Edward Thorpe and family.
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G. A. Tewksbury
New Britain
Stamford
Edward Thorpe
Local Guests Attend From Various Places
John Dunlop of Worcester visited James Dunlop. Howard Wetherbee entered Burdett College. Pércy J. Taylor of Yuma Anna stayed with his brother F. W. Taylor last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunlop
Worcester
James Dunlop
Howard Wetherbee
Burdett College
Pércy J. Taylor
Yuma, Anna
F. W. Taylor
Akerses Welcome Newborn Son in Local Birth Notice
Mr and Mrs Walter Akers receive congratulations on the birth of a son. Harry Dye returns to duties at State St Fruit Co after a week’s vacation.
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Walter Akers
Harry Dye
The
State St. Fruit Co
Concord area social notes and local events update
Mr and Mrs L M Harris return from Vermont on vacation. Mr and Mrs John Sterling of Fitchburg visited the MacKenzies. Eleven inning Chicago Boston game seen by Concord Junction fans. Daren family and Miss Ethel enjoyed a trip to Hampden Beach. Mrs John Hughes spent time at Hampden Beach. Concord marks 280th founding anniversary with little flag display. Boston Harness shop reports quiet business. West Concord Woman's Club program nearly ready. first meeting set for the first week of November.
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Irving
Daren
Ethel N
Hampden Beach
West Concord Woman's Club
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West Acton
New Hampshire
D. H. Hall
Stanley
Five Islands
Harry BE. Holt
Somerville
Mr. Holt
Clara EB. Holt
Fred Goding
Lynn
Georgetown
Maynard
B. J. Coughlin
John Connor
James J. Ledgard
Red Sox
Athletics
Fenway Park
Harold D. Wilson
Frank Murray
Tufts College
Mr. Wilson
Sidney E. McCleary
Main ST
Meson
North Acton
W. Lawrence Cook
Cook
N. E. Conservatory of Music
Mass
Stephen Pepper
Elizabeth Bean
Jaffrey, N. H
Tage
Wiss Myrtle Smith
Charles Wilson
Edith Melvin
Thomas Hollis Jr
John Hollis
Sunapee Park
Nathaniel P. How
Wood St
North Woodstock
Charles Magoon
Concord Junction
Mrs. L. M. Harris
Vermont
John Sterling
Fitchburg
J. R. MacKenzie
Chicago
John Hughes
Telephone Concord
Concord, Mass
John A. Finigan
Walden Hall
L Grill
K. J. Maker
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