Fall term to begin in Middlesex County schools
Middlesex County notes state public schools will start Tuesday September 2. Local residents travel and events include Miss Lucy Byam returning from Detroit, Mrs. Edgar Lapham visiting New Brunswick, and Miss May Staples home on vacation. The union school house contract was awarded to J C Wales of Groveland for 7450 dollars. Hale high school marks its 31st anniversary with a town hall program. Public hearing on rail franchise for Concord Hudson Maynard Street Railway drew strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Byam
Detroit
Maine
Edgar Lapham
New Brunswick
Lottie Taylor
Natick, R. I
J. Q. Battles
Union School
J. C. Wales
Groveland
May Staples
Albert Brown
Everett
William Brown
Rockport
Hale High School
Acton
Mrs Royal Farwell Visiting Natick Residents
Mrs. Royal Farwell of Natick stays through September at the welcoming home of Mr and Mrs S R Merrill on Prescott Street. Landscape painter Frank H Higgins is currently visiting Mr Merrill and plans to depart in September for Tampa Florida after completing several hired works.
Centre Congregational Picnic at Island Pond
The Centre Congregational church held its annual picnic yesterday at Island Pond three miles past Pelham Centre New Hampshire. Members arrived by barge and private conveyances. Various sports were played. The feature was a ball game between married and single men, won by the single men 24 to 22.
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Centre Congregational Church
Island Pond
Pelham Centre
N. H
Peat Dug From Melrose Meadow As Lake Drains
A superior peat deposit is being dug from meadow land north of Albion street near the Boston and Maine railroad in Melrose Highlands. The former lake bottom has been drained for hundreds of years, yielding peat layers 10 to 16 inches thick and promising thousands of cords of fuel at low drying costs.
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Albion Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Melrose Highlands
Boston
Mrs Sherburne Celebrates 66th Birthday at Groton Home
On Saturday at their Graniteville line home Mr and Mrs James Sherburne hosted relatives to mark Mrs Sherburnes 66th birthday. A lawn dinner followed by mementos hidden as yet unopened promises. Guests came from Groton South Acton Westford and Chelmsford for an afternoon of music and cheer.
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Graniteville Line
James Sherburne
Chelmsford Notes on Music Teaching and Local Updates
Public schools will teach vocal music next term by Miss Mary B Raynes. The Emerson family vacationing at Provincetown will be joined by Mr Emerson on Saturday. Gas main work reaches Golden Cove with two weeks to reach the village. Mrs Hannah Fairbanks Perham attended the Dedham family reunion. Public worship resumes at the Unitarian church on Sunday Sept 7. Mrs Hannah H Perham remains feeble but lively. Prof C F Emerson and wife from Hanover NH are visiting. Registrars board meetings ahead of fall caucuses slated for North Village Sept 4 and Centre Sept 6 evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Raynes
Edward B. Emerson
Provincetown
Emerson
Golden Cove
Hannah Fairbanks Perham
Fairbanks
Dedham
Unitarian
C. F. Emerson
Hanover
N. H
Board of Registrars
North Village
Centre
Miss Blanche Ecklund Run Over in Lowell
Miss Blanche Ecklund daughter of Mr and Mrs Gustave Ecklund narrowly escaped death after being struck by a team at Bridge street near Lakeview avenue in Lowell She was unconscious en route to St Johns Hospital in an ambulance and later recovered consciousness Her injuries included bad gashes on the face and neck Also noted are brief mentions of Miss Carlie Clark returning from Tilton New Hampshire and Henry Lohnes spending vacation in New Jersey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Ecklund
Gustave Ecklund
Lowell
Bridge Street
Lakeview Avenue
Hall
Hildreth Street
St. John’s Hospital
Carlie Clark
Tilton
N. H
G. M. Clark
Pleasant Street
Henry Lohnes
New Jersey
Wreck Delays Lexington Branch Train on Boston & Maine
A sand train wreck near North Lexington station delayed service for hours. Conductor Coffey and Engineer Warren Abell oversaw a dumping operation that derailed the head car apparatus. Several cars plunged down an embankment, the engine tender derailed, and brakeman John Murray was trapped but rescued with a sprained wrist and facial scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Boston & Maine Railroad
North Lexington
Coffey
Warren Abell
John Murray
Marriage at St John’s Parochial Residence
Miss Harriet M. Hall visits Leominster as William F. Lillis weds Miss Mary E. Larkin at St John’s church parochial residence with Rev. Michael F. Callahan officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Margaret Larkin and best man James C. Lillis attend. Couple to reside in Highland avenue after honeymoon. Also notes unclaimed post office letters for several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Hall
Leominster
Fred W. Park
William F. Lillis
Mary E. Larkin
St. John’s Church
Michael F. Callahan
Margaret C. Larkin
James C. Lillis
Well completion at Stony Brook school well and fair plans
The official reporter confirms the Stony Brook school well reaches 61 feet with a 1 quart per minute capacity. Water storage sits at 35 feet. Grange plans its September 4 meeting before the Middlesex North Fair at Lowell September 11 to 13, with exhibits of local fruits and vegetables and notices about dances and library exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Brook
Grange
Lowell
Congregational Church
Miss Loker
E. H. Roper
Ingonisa
Passings and town notes from Boxboro editorials
Boxboro resident Mrs. Edward Wetherbee dies at home after heart dropsy. Funeral held with Rev. J. G. Miller officiating. She leaves husband, son Fred Wetherbee of Somerville, daughter Mrs. Wm MacLeod of Easton, and other relatives. Local pastor preached on the death of Saul, drawing visitors and flowers crowded the altar. Several locals away on trips or health updates, with society notes on visits, vacations, and hospital treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wetherbee
J. G. Miller
Harvard
Alfred E. Wetherbee
Somerville
Wm. MacLeod
Easton
J. R. Cobleigh
Boxboro
Saul
Clarence Mead
Eben Mead
F. W. Dodge
Clarence
Martyn
Sudbury River
B. Hager
Bessie Veasie
Bedford Congregational news and local notes
In Bedford Rev. Elihu Loomis of Centreville will occupy the pulpit next Sabbath morning. On Aug. 21 Walter Anderson and Annie Elliott were married by Rev. Frank B. McAllister and will reside in West Somerville. Mrs. E. H. Blake remains ill. School resumes Sept for teachers' return. Mrs. M. E. Laws enjoys an outing at Pepperell. Rumor says rural free delivery route has been accepted, date pending. C E service next Sunday at List 6.45 p.m. with subject Communion and Transformation led by Mrs. Leon B. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Elihu Loomis
Centreville
Walter Anderson
Annie Elliott
Frank B. McAllister
Anderson
West Somerville
Bedford
Martin Kelley
J. E. Hammer
E. H. Blake
M. E. Laws
Pepperell
Post Office Department
C. E
Leon B. Smith
Village social notes and upcoming events in the region
Miss Anna Sheldon and Miss Maud Taylor spend a week at The Weirs. Mrs. W. M. Nelson learns of her brother Dr. Leslie Puett’s death in Dewey Oklahoma. Miss Susie Blanchard visits Aunt Mrs. Myray Buck in Chelmsford. Miss Carrie Buck heads to Walla Walla for school. sister Mrs. George Buck accompanies to Chicago. W. M. Nelson and wife attend camp-meeting at Asbury grove Hamilton. M E church ladies plan an entertainment Sept 11 with Rev J A Stockdale reader. Schools start Sept 2 and Sept 15. Names of local residents listed. Vacationing at Revere Beach. Nabnassett grove picnic enjoyed. Band concert and dance Sept 6. Fred Defoe runs in 100 yards dash at Littleton Labor Day. Lawn party and M E church grounds concert a success. Local stock sale in new Lowell to Fitchburg trolley line discussed. investors urged to act soon. B. W.
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Anna Sheldon
Maud Taylor
Weirs
W. M. Nelson
Leslie Puett
Dewey
Oklahoma
Susie Blanchard
Chelmsford
Myray Buck
Carrie Buck
Walla Walla
George Buck
Chicago
Tives
Asbury Grove
Hamilton
M. E. Church
J. A. Stockdale
Beachmont
Joe Wall
Thomas Ledwith
John Callahan
James O’brien
Thomas Quinn
Charles Couture
Christina
Etta Wall
Revere Beach
Nabnassett Grove
Fred Defoe
Littleton
M. E. Church Lawn
Graniteville
Lowell
Fitchburg
Ayer
B. W
Grand North Westford party honors Fred Snow host and deaths follow
A stylish gathering at Fred Snow s summer residence in North Westford on August 20 featured Japanese lanterns, moonlit lawns, games, dancing, and musical entertainment by local artists. Refreshments were served by a team of waiters. The event honored Snow and his wife with help from their daughter Myrtle, drawing attendees from Lowell North Chelmsford Westford Gran iteville Dunstable Tyngsboro. Daniel Casey, a former village resident, died in North Chelmsford on the 21st. his funeral at St John s Church North Chelmsford on the 23rd included a mass by Rev Philip F Sexton and burial at St Catherine s Cemetery, Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Snow
North Westford
Edith Johnson
J. Shaffer
Lowell
Johnson Sisters
Mr. Ellis
S'wanee River
Anderson
Iva Sherburne
Naylor
Frank Chandler
Myrtle Snow
Myrtle
North Chelmsford
Westford
Graniteville
Dunstable
Tyngsboro
Daniel Casey
St. John’s Church
Philip F. Sexton
St. Catherine’s Cemetery
West Chelmsford Troop F Cavalry praised by president
In West Chelmsford Captain J J Monahan and Troop F Cavalry received a well deserved compliment from the President at Nahant for their soldierly bearing and horsemanship during escort duty from Lynn to Nahant. The piece notes many locals and visitors, church events, reunions, and social visits in the area.
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J. J. Monahan
Nahant
Lynn
Cheoe
Hiller
Michigan
Hattie Jarvis
Lowell
A. V. Parkhurst
Alfred G. Parkhurst
G. JA. R
the Weirs
Oli Orchard
Stella Simons
Cynthiana
Miss Virgin
Miss Simons
Kentucky
New York
Ethel Brown
York Beach
Ocean Park
Campbell
John Quessey
John
G. H. Holt
West Chelmsford
West Acton Notes and Local Visits
West Acton reports Rev Mr Smith of South Acton preached at the Baptist church last Sunday morning. Ernest G Hapgood visited relatives here last week. Samuel Burroughs and family closed their house and camped at Fort Pond. Mrs Burroughs, nearly 92, visits her sister in South Acton. Miss Mary Haskins, elder daughter of the late Rev J R Haskins, visited over the Sabbath with the Wetherbees and was a Smith College student two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Haskins
Smith College
Northampton
Raymond Dodge
Dodge
Wesleyan University
Daniel Farr
Glens Falls Academy
Glens Falls
N. Y
Miss Farr
George B. Parker
Farr
Bertram D. Hall
Lowell
York Beach
Maine
Edith B. Kinne
Barre
Tufts College
F. C. Nash
B. Copping
Acton Centre
Baptist Church
Burroughs
Miss Pratt
Laura A. Brown
Brown Homestead
H. T. Clark
Etta
Cambridge
Newton Highlands
Dr. Hapgood
Hanson
Union
Bryantville
Patch
O. W. Mead
Geo. F. Clark
Mr. Smith
South Acton
Ernest G. Hapgood
Samuel Burroughs
Fort Pond
Mary Haskins
J. R. Haskins
Ayer gives glimpse of Goodmans and town life
Louis Goodman, famed tin-peddler, was thrown from his wagon and bruised after a pole collision. his two sons aided by medical help. The piece paints a portrait of a respected Russian Jewish family and details church life, visitors, local events, and community notices across several towns, with notes on births, visits, and civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Goodman
Mr. Goodman
Harry
J. H. Turner
Baldwinville
T. de Witt Talmage
Berkshire
Greylock
Edward Newbegin
Bangor
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Wayland Spaulding
Webster Powell
Mr. Meader
Cliftondale
Charles W. Milliken
Milliken
L. B. Tut
Ayer News Notes and Local Incidents
Ayer items report Mr Milliken’s trombone role with the Ayer Military band and affectionate wishes to a local family. A Sunday night B and M wreck near Hollis blocked tracks. some trains rerouted via Concord Junction. A souvenir on Ayer covers points of interest, industries, and citizens. Mrs Anthony McGuane moves to Pleasant street, Lizzie’s death shades the home. Turner rests from Public Spirit duties. Landry ill with malaria after earlier dogwood poisoning. Dr Hopkins attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Tuttle
Charlie
Milliken
Ayer
Hollis
Concord Junction
Wm. M. Sargent
Anthony McGuane
Pleasant Street
Lizzie
George H. B. Turner
Hopkins
N. P
East Pepperell Grange Meeting and Town Events
Middlesex-Worcester Pomona Grange No. 3 meets in Ashby on Friday September 5 with fifth degree conferred in morning and a public afternoon program on wealth and labor in New England. Towns of Ashby Lunenburg Pepperell discuss postponement of Townsend meeting to December. Firemen muster Aug 23 featured Union No. 2 Pepperell and others. birthday reception for Mrs. Susan W Page Aug 20 at M E church vestry with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex-Worcester
Pomona Grange
Ashby
Ashby Grange
Ada Damon
Townsend
Townsend Grange
New England
Anson Wetherbee
David Damon
John A. Piper
C. W. Pillsbury
Joel A. Haywood
Charles F. Harris
H. O. Mead
Lunenburg
J. N. Page
Leominster
H. L. Hill
Fitchburg
C. F. Watts
Littleton
A. N. Brood
Pepperell
George S. Shaw
H. W. Boyd
George A. Wilder
Grace D. Cash
Reading
Red Jackets
Cambridge
Union No
Susan W. Page
M. E. Church
East Pepperell Social Club
Education is the reserve power for all men
Orison Swett Marden argues in September Success that education shapes lifelong intellect and happiness. He warns that chasing wealth without formal study leaves many men with crude tastes, illiteracy, and unrealized potential, especially those who fail to begin education early or later in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Orison Swett Marden
Do Women Lose Charm in Public Life
A historical excerpt discusses gender and public life with examples from Aspasia to Mary Queen of Scots. The speaker argues women retain charm in public roles, while acknowledging social expectations of domestic life after marriage and its impact on a man's ardor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brasil
Chicago
Aspasia
Zenobia
Cleopatra
Madame Recamier
Mary, Queen of Scots
Nell Gwynne
Peg Woffington
Fanny Ellsler
Sara Bernhardt
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Cal earthquakes overblown hype in California scare
A Philadelphia North American piece notes two minor quakes in Santa Barbara county and Lompoc with little damage to three brick buildings and loose glass. It mocks sensational predictions as exaggerated and jokes about misplaced panic and a man presenting a coal chunk to a jeweler for his wife’s gems.
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California
Los Alamos
Santa Barbara
Lompoc
Philadelphia
North American
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