Graniteville Merriment and Ayer Road Hopes Rise
Report from a week earlier notes promising signs for a new electric road and workmen arriving in July. Local events recount graduations in Westford, visits from Boston, a Graniteville baseball game in Pepperell, a Bachelor Club dinner at Long-Sought-For pond, and a fishing success. Elizabeth Flynn wins a church prize. Masses at St Catherine's weekly. Court Graniteville No 179 officers elected for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Westford
Town Hall
P. B. Blood
Boston
Lucy Blood
Broadway
Mary E. Healy
Margaret Ledwith
Graniteville
Pepperell
C. E. McCall
Worcester
Lookout Camp
Qub
O’brien
Meffling
McCall
Albert R. Wall
Woodward
James H. Payne
George Leland
Beadle
Michael B. Ledwith
Henry Leduc
Fred Defoe
Frank Healy
Children Day Service at the Unitarian Church
Carlisle reports a Children's Day concert at the Unitarian Church with Supt. A. G. Lapham leading the program and Rev. W. E. Lane conducting baptisms for Elinor Maud, Maria, and Edgar Laforest. Unity guild evening program featured Miss Marion Wilkins and Miss Adams leads upcoming C. E. prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Church
Unitarian Sunday School
Supt
A. G. Lapham
Ella Rose
Ida
George Otterson
Myrtle Clark
Edson B. Robbins
W. E. Lane
Unity Guild
Jace Wilkins
Marion Wilkins
Billerica
Carlisle
M. W. Temperance Union
Concord Junction
John P. Davis
Sarah Duren
Ayer
George Sel
Hompson
Warner
N. H
Taylor House
Augusta Adams
C. E
Collinsville Graduates First Diploma Day for Grammar School
Collinsville held its first grammar school diploma ceremony as nine pupils received diplomas from Nelson E. Huntley. Solon W. Stevens gave the address, stressing graduation as a step forward and harder work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville School
Lowell
Collinsville
T. S. Morse
Principel
Nelson E. Huntley
Christabel Gleason
Margaret Kiernan
Anne Cullinan
Ruby Willett
Mary Goffry
John Driscoll
Harry Peavey
Oscar Goulet
Thomas McDonald
Solon W. Stevens
Hill
Dale
the Brook
Alice Gleason
Jamie
Frederic Heine
Sir Robin
Gladys McKenna
Elizabeth Conway
Delia Brise
Bertha Petrie
Grace Hale
Lowell High School
Tewksbury Contract Awarded and Local News Roundup
Fred Ellis of Melrose wins the contract for the new state highway and will start work next week. Mrs. Forristall and Miss Edith Forristall return from Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Cameron visits Wallace ton. Marguerite Lee returns from Mt Hoylake college for summer vacation after completing her second year. Friday marks the last day of the school term with summer vacation ahead. High school pupils from Tewksbury will be sent to Lowell. Diplomas awarded at Foster school with no closing exercises. Grange to meet Friday evening. Assessors survey new property for the coming year. Nquit inspectors raid Atherton village yielding a small amount of Nquo found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ellis
Melrose
George Forristall
Edith Forristall
Mt. Vernon
Herbert Cameron
Wallaceton
Marguerite Lee
Mt. Hoylake College
Tewksbury
Lowell
Foster School
Grange
Grange Hall
Nquor
Atherton Village
Harry L. Nesmith
Westford
Hattie Woodbury
Danvers
George E. Jenkins
S. A. Mills
Aver
Beaver Brook
Estelle Hartford
Hyannis
Mass
Eliott Hamiston
Blaney
Mabel Symmes
Wm. Reed
Graniteville
A. Bicknell
Austin Foss
Gee. Kimball
Elsie Wilson
Chelmsford
E. L. Ring
Nashua and
Acton
Nashua
N. H
Peter Clement
Ella Lane
Maine
Cora Wilson
Evelyn Thompson
Miss Grace
Westford Academy
Stratham
Grace
Miss Newcomb
Wellsfleet
N. Blanche Waller
Bates College
Lewiston
Evelyn Miner
Alice Howard
Boston
Grace Fletcher
Banister
John Draper
Julian Cameron
Stella Chandler
Billerice
Forge Village People Update from Local Briefs
Mr Guy Rockwell's eldest son Webster dislocated his elbow after being thrown from a carriage. The Gurney sisters Blanche and Estella are back in town to the delight of friends. Mrs Phelps, former resident, visited Friday at Mrs Nelson Prescott's and attended Miss Alice Prescott's commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Rockwell
Webster
Blanche
Estella Gurney
Phelps
Nelson Prescott
Alice Prescott
Fresh daily roast at O'Brien Bros Tea Dealers
Local ad copy notes the O'Brien brothers roast tea fresh every day at 227 Central Street. The brief item highlights their daily roast claim and longtime business presence in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien Bros
Central Street
Notable Billerica tree history notes from late John Fisk letter
A Billerica Historical Society tree committee meeting reviewed notes on historic plantings in Billerica. Species and exact plant dates tied to residents and sites show pines, chestnuts, elms, maples, and lindens planted from 1845 to 1876, with plans and records to preserve provenance.
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Billerica
Pillsbury
William W. Warren
Zadock Howe
Howe School
Faulkner House
Luther Faulkner
Phillips Yard
Dudley Foster
Hosmer
John Fisk
Bull
Manning Road
Middlesex Turnpike
Vermont
M. H. Sage
Abby Jaquith
E. F. Dickinson
S. T. Bull
Warren H. Manning
Billerica Improvement Association
Colonial Nurseries
Bedford
Mass
Improvement Society
Second Diphtheria Death Reported in North Billerica
North Billerica records a second death from diphtheria as 8-year-old Raymond Griffin of William Griffin a Talbot Mills designer family passes away yesterday afternoon. Few cases remain and most are mild. Circle 20 Ladies of the G A R plan a lawn party at Pollard Rock next Saturday afternoon and evening. Mrs Herbert S Russell of Billerica Avenue visits relatives in Gardner for a week.
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Raymond Griffin
William Griffin
Talbot Mills
Circle 20
Pollard Rock
Herbert S Russell
Bilerica Avenue
Gardner
Flower mission meeting of the W T U postponed
The W T U flower mission meeting is postponed to Tuesday June 27. Attendees are asked to bring flowers to be distributed to the sick and poor.
Personal Security and rapid recovery by surety bonds
On Personal Security, recovery necessarily takes time, with the American Surety Company, recovery upon proof of loss is certain and immediate. Such quick action often saves a bank from closing its doors, or a firm from bankruptcy. Persons, firms and corporations requiring bonds from their employees, Should write to the
Insurance Agents and Offices Listed for American Surety
The notice lists agents and offices for American Surety Company and American Surety Company of New York. Names include F Puazicx Mass manager at 89 State Street Boston and agents in Woburn Westford and Billerica with addresses and phone extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Puazicx
Mass
State Street
Boston
Westford News Highlights Marriage and Local Happenings
Westford community notes several events including the marriage of Harry L. Nesmith and Hattie Woodbury in Danvers with a visit to Toronto and Niagara Falls planned. The column covers local illnesses, travel, graduations, college plans, and various town residents’ activities with names of churches, schools, and venues.
Critique of Miss Violet Oakley Mural Decorations
A review from Century magazine notes Violet Oakley’s mural decorations as a notable addition to modern art, with analysis appearing in the March issue and cross referenced in the June Century. The piece situates Oakley among contemporary decorative painters and highlights her impact on mural design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Oakley
Curly A Tale of the Arizona Desert by Roger Pocock
A brisk frontier romance set in the Arizona desert follows Curly a bold generous young woman whose secret gender changes the dynamic once revealed. Narrated by a lively cowboy protagonist the tale pairs peril with hardship and romance, enhanced by eight Stanley L. Wood illustrations and Bret Harte flavor. Published by Little, Brown & Co. at $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Desert
Curly
Remington
Roger Pocock
Stanley L. Wood
Little, Brown & Co
Boston
Baldwin's Fairy Reader Adapted From Grimm and Andersen
A concise catalog-style note promotes Baldwin's Fairy Reader adapted by James Baldwin. It claims simple wording for first year pupils while keeping the core tales intact and outlines features such as new word lists, numerous illustrations, and cloth binding with a 35 cent price from American Book Company with offices in New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
James Baldwin
American Book Company
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Old Lowell National Bank Extension Certifies Corporate Succession
The Old Lowell National Bank in Lowell Middlesex County Massachusetts is authorized to extend its corporate existence until close of business May 29 1925 by order of the Comptroller of the Currency William Ridgely. Charter No 1320 Extension No 788.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Lowell National Bank
Lowell
Middlesex
Massachusetts
William
Ridgely
Mrs W Hy Upham Hosts Sunday School Class
Mrs W Hy Upham of Ollinsville entertained her Sunday school class at Paige Street Baptist Church last evening. Guests enjoyed games and amusements with a prize for best telegramment won by Mrs Anna Von Hise. Refreshments were served as all attending had a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hy Upham
Ollinsville
Paige Street Baptist Church
Anna von Hise
Nickel Plate Road Low Round Trip Rates to Pacific Coast
Nickel Plate Road offers very low round trip fares to Portland and other Pacific Coast points. Tickets to Portland and return available daily in June July and August for trips to San Francisco and Los Angeles and return. Details on routes rates sleepers and schedules provided by L F Burgess W E P A Qld Sou Boston.
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Nickel Plate Road
Portland
Pacific Coast
Lewis
Clarke
San Francisco
Iwos Angeles
L. FE. Burgess
Bidg
Boston
Bass
Latin for Beginners in Clear Sequential Lessons
Pearson's Essentials of Latin for Beginners offers seventy lessons aimed at thorough Caesar's Gallic War reading. It emphasizes high frequency vocabulary, introduces difficult constructions from English, and groups topics by extended consecutive lessons. Reviews, exercises, and vocabulary drills reinforce prior lessons.
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Pearson
Henry C. Pearson
Horace Mann” School
Teachers’ College
New York
American Book Company
Cincinnati
Chicago
High School History Volume Praised for Clarity and Scope
A four year high school volume is praised as a model of clear historical exposition. It presents essential facts on British empire development with logical arrangement and accurate statements. The text is described as admirably adapted for use and suitable for rigorous college expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Thosoushly
Walker's Essentials In English History reviewed
A note reviewing Walker's Essentials In English History by Albert Perry Walker with maps and illustrations. It covers from earliest records to the present, includes chapters, topics, selections for study, and bibliographies. The volume, half leather, 592 pages, priced at $1.50, is published by American Book Company.
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England
Walker
Albert Perry Walker
English High School
Boston
Albert Bushner Hart
Harvard University
American Book Company
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Calvin Austin and Hanscom attend wharf meeting in Boston
Calvin Austin and General Manager A H Hanscom, president and treasurer Fos. Wharf Boston Mass were noted in a meeting record regarding port operations and management.
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Calvin Austin
Gen
A. H. Hanscom
G. P
T. A. Fos
Boston
Mass
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the Old Town
Historical Society
North Billerica
Dracut
American Surety Company
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Lewis and Clark Exposition
Oregon
Oregon County
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark
Thomas Jefferson
Wisconsin Central Railway
ST. Paul
JAS. C. Pond Coastal Passenger
Milwaukee
Wis
Book Review
Harrison S. Morris
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Lippincott’s
Philadelphia
Baldwin’s
Fairy Reader
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Nova Scotti
Cape Prince Ecowarrry
Breton Island
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Charlottetown
A. W. Perry
the Chas
American Continent
Yellowstone National Park
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Columbia River
Mount Hood
California
Yosemite
Great Salt Lake
Union Pacific
Lewis & Clark
Portland, Oregon
Willard Massey
NLE
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Washington St
Boston & Maine Railroad
Ina
ST. Louis
Minneapolis
Pullman
D. J. Flanders, Gen’! Pas. and
Tkt. Agt
WM. B. Hidgel
English History Essentials
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G48
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Wil.dom
Kew York, Kew Haven & Hartford Railroad
Mrmdleses
New Lore City
Pou
South Framingham
Mansfield
Pawtucket
Providence
Way
C. Kendall
Pass
U. M. Shepard
Eastern Steamship Company
Maritime Provinces
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Bangor
Penobscot Bay
Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island
Bath
Augusta
Kennebec Bay
Sheepscot Bay
Calais
Eastport
St. John
N. B
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Londonderry
Br .Nderson Brothers
Oor Murphy
Appleto N St
Cunard
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Liverpool
Saxonia
Ivernia
Cunard U. S. Co., Ltd
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