Heroes of Acton and the Concord fight told by a local student
Miss Sara Alice Wood recounts Acton’s heroism in the Concord battle. The essay notes the alarm stone near Acton Centre, profiles Captain Davis and fellow patriots Luther Blanchard and Francis Barker, and describes the march to North Bridge, the council at Barrett’s camp, and the order to advance with fearless resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Normal School
Sara Alice Wood
F. P. Wood
Acton
Concord
Luther
Calvin Blanchard
Quebec
Solomon Smith
Davis
Luther Blanchard
Francis Barker
North Bridge
Barrett
Parsons
Buttrick
Robinson
Westford
Acton Heroes of Concord Fight Remembered
An 1851 Acton notice recalls Captain Isaac Davis and Privates Abner Hosmer and James Hayward who fell at Concord on April 19 1775. It highlights their minute men company, the Lexington strife, and the granite monument on Acton common erected by Massachusetts and Acton to honor their patriotism. The piece notes Davis led the first organized attack and died at the moment of aiming his gun, with Hayward mortally wounded at Lexington after a brave hours-long pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Congress
Massachusetts
Concord
Acton
Isaac Davis
Aeek
Robbins
Middlesex
Davis
James Hayward
Luther Blanchard
Jonas Brown
Abner Hosmer
Buttrick
Fiske
Lexington
Hayward
James
Hosmer
Acton Common
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Old North Bridge
George II
Colonies
Great Britain
United States of America
Acton Town Patriotism in the Revolutionary War Record
Acton led by example by pledging life and fortune and supplying more than 200 men to the American War of Independence. The town’s step in Congress and its early recommendation marked a notable civic commitment, reportedly equaling about a quarter of its population in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Acton
Middletown church announces 75th Sunday school anniversary
Regular Tuesday prayer meeting hosted by Mr Geo P Mansfield on Robin's Hill for his birthday. Sunday June 26 marks the 75th anniversary of the Sunday school with Wm Main of Boston speaking in the morning. lawn party with Farther Lights on June 29 at Mansfield home. Flag Sunday on July 3 with children’s exercises. local residents visiting and engagements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Mansfield
Robin's Hill
Hannah Syam
W. Main
Boston
The
Baptist Sunday School Association
Lizzie George
South Middletone
Laura Jacobs
Manchester
N. H
D. W. Bickford
Orilla A. Carrell
Charlestown
Frank
Bickford
Fred Partee
Ida Mae Palmer
L. A. Byam
D. M. George
Hart Pond
F. Byam
Rose Fadden
the Pond
Piano forte recital by Miss Phelps pupils at town hall
Thursday evening June 16 a piano forte recital by pupils of Miss Clara A. Phelps with Miss Mabelle C. Houghton as reader. Performers included Miss Phelps Emma Tenney Susie Roberts Miriam Conant Edith Houghton Margaret Farwood Elmer Canney Ethel Brown Nellie Houghton Helen Harwood Della Brown and others. Audience of invited guests praised the youngsters and instructors. Rev George Musgrove preached at the Unitarian church last Sunday. The Sawyer Hoar place fire near the common caused about $200 damage after help from local workers. Graduation exercises for class of 98 set for June 24 at two o clock in Town hall with an evening reception. Woman's club field day planned for Concord June 29 or 30. Belle Lyford of Bridgeport Conn visiting locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara A. Phelps
Mabelle C. Houghton
Miss Phelps
Emma Tenney
Susie Roberts
Miriam Conant
Edith Houghton
Margaret Farwood
Elmer Canney
Miss Houghton
Edith Flagg
Etta Drew
Wilda Robbins
Ethel Brown
Eliott Frost
Nellie Houghton
Helen Harwood
Houghton
Della Brown
Phelps
George Musgrove
Unitarian Church
Kelsey
Sawyer Hoar
Conant, & Houghton
Town Hall
Woman's Club
Concord
Belle Lyford
Bridgeport
Conn
Carlisle Obituaries and Local Notices From Town Ledger
Edward Sweeney aged 67 died after a long move from Scotland aged 15. Civil War service marked by courage saving a wounded comrade in enemy lines. Funeral at Green cemetery attended by veterans. Martha Hansen died aged 41 at her home. funeral conducted in Norwegian. flowers abundant. Leadies' Social netted six dollars from supper and ice cream. Schools closed for summer. Children’s Day service announced. Timothy Wilkins ill. rye field tall at Ambrose Heald. Peterboro resident George Kendal moved to vacant tenements. Ticknor moved with mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sweeney
Scotland
Carlisle
Sweeney
Lyman Mevis
E. A. Blanchard
D. W. Robbins
Charles H. Forbush
Peter Riley
Green Cemetery
TY. A. Green
Martha
Martin Hansen
O. Thorpe
Concord
Andrew Wilkins
Emil Pederson
J. C. Otterson
Edwin
Mamie T Lawrence
Lavinia Wright
L. Peterson
Lars Anderson
T. A. Green
Mr. Hartwell
Cabot, Vt
Congregational Church
Townsend
Geo. W. Robbins
New
The
Unitarian Society
Boston
BE. C. Abbott
Timothy Wilkins
Ambrose Heald
George Kendal
Peterboro
N. H
Thomas Ticknor
Mustered In Captain Garity's Company Takes Oath
The Fifteenth Company of Infantry of the provisional militia mustered in at the armory led by Col. F. L. M. Locke. Forty three men took the oath and elected George B. Garity captain Frederick A. Estes first lieutenant and Patrick J. McDermott second lieutenant. Recruiting continues with examinations at Wakefield and Camp Alger ahead with 26 more needed for muster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provisional Militia
George BE. Garity
F. L. M. Locke
Boys In
Camp Dewey
Col. Locke
State
George &. Garity
Frederick A. Estes
Patrick J. McDermott
Garity
Manchester Cadets
Second Corps Cadets
Militia
Wakefield
Dr. Dutton
Lowell
John A. Caldwell
John J. Donohoe
Michael Murray
Camp Alger
Sergt. Kittredge
Corp. Dodge
Charles K. Danning
Southbridge
Falls Church
East Armory
Boston
Sergt. Aspin
Dr. Magee
Camp
Alger
United States
The Wardrobe: Tailor Made Styles Dominate The Season
Belts of dull finished kid and grosgrain ribbons lead the fashion, with satin straps adding elaboration on gowns and capes. Tailor made capes feature long circular ruffles, and outfits show a gray wool dress with cream guipure bands, geranium velvet blouse, and tobacco brown straw hats trimmed in geraniums.
Fraternal News and Lodge Installations at Nantasket Picnic
The Manchester Unity lodges plan the annual Nantasket picnic for Aug 6. Bay State colony Pilgrim Fathers initiated two candidates at Bay State hall. Washington commandery elected officers led by Geo F Howes and Hector Turnbull with Emma Field and Louise Horne among others. Installation expected at July 14. Also a joke exchange and ad for Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry aimed at dysentery and diarrhoea relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Unity Lodges
Nantasket
Bay State Colony
Pilgrim Fathers
Bay State Hall
Washington Commandery
Geo. F. Howes
N. C
Hector Turnbull
Emma J. Field
Louise Horne
Wedding Fashions and Bridal Styles in Princess Gowns
The article surveys 1910s wedding attire noting princess gowns as elegant yet not common and best for rounded figures with trims. Mousseline de soie decorates gowns and veils, while white satin remains favorite. Cream white suits brunettes and plump figures, snow white suits slender brides. accessories match. A diadem or blossom aigret decorates the head and bridal mother’s dress features green broche silk with plaited skirt and pink poppy trimmed straw toque. JUDIC OBHOLLET.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mousseline de Soie
Prices Current Lowell Retail Market June 23 1898
Prices for white pine and white oak edged by hard pine softwood grades and maple values. Coal types include Lehigh Cumberland Franklin and Cumberland with discounts noted. Local firms Buttrick & Co E Sherman & Co Hoar E A Wilson Killpartrick Brow F E Putnam supplied figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Buttrick & Co
Sherman & Co
E. A. Wilson
Killpartrick Brow
F.E. Putnam
Prescott Street
Excursions to Washington by Royal Blue Line
Travel deal for July 4 to Washington with $14.50 round trip from Boston and lower New England rates. Tickets valid July 4 5 6 7 with return to July 15, extendable on 45 cent payment. Side trips to Luray Gettysburg Richmond offered at half rates. Congress Camp Alger and National Education Association sessions create busy attractions. for guide and info contact A. J. Simmons at 211 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
New England
Royal Blue Line
Luray
Gettysburg
Richmond
Congress
Camp Alger
National Educational Association
National Capital
A. J. Simmons
Washington Street
Burdock Blood Bitters claimed to regulate stomach and bowels
A promotional note asserts that Burdock Blood Bitters ease constipation naturally and quickly, providing relief for the stomach and bowels with no bother to users.
Merrimack River Savings Bank Depositors Asked to Present Books
In accordance with Public Statutes section 47 chapter 517 Acts of 1894 the depositors of this bank are respectfully requested to present their books for verification between July 1st and August 15th inclusive. N G Lamson Treasurer.
Sheriff Sale of Lowell Property Directed in Parker Street Lot 147
Middlesex County Massachusetts executes a sheriff sale of Thomas H. Harkins property in Lowell. Public auction on June 25 at 4 PM at Barrister's Hall to satisfy attachment from April 26, 1898. Property covers Lot 147 on Parker Street, 6808 square feet, bounded by lots 146 143 and 123, recorded in Middlesex North District Registry. Grover F. Stiles, Deputy Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Imi
Barrister’s Hall
Merrimack and
Central Streets
Lowell
Said
Thomas H. Harkins
Parker Street
Lowell Highlands
S. G. Parker
G. W. Young
Fred R. Page
Middlesex North District
George F. Stiles
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Hartford
Acton Centre
Chinnaman
Concord North Bridge
Middlesex County
South Chelmsford
Littleton
Corporal Harding
R. E. Bell
Jake
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Lehighes
Franklin
Egg
Cumberland
Japan
Java
Rio
Assssersgrag Bacon
Ferris’s
von Ceeerenseeves
Bermuda
McMumnn
BE. Berrett
Pearl Street
New York
U. S. Manufacturing CO
Fond du Lac
Wis
Parker
Cis
Bona-Ride Mig. Co
Twelfth Ward Bank
East 125Th St
Courier
Merrimack River Savings Bank
N. G. Lamson
Sheriff's
Lowell High Grade Fertilizers
EB. N
Wood & Co
Market Street
Lowell, Mass
Jacob Rogers
Sam'l E. Raymond
Sewall G. Mack
Levi Sprague
Alexander G.cunnocek
George S. Motley
Edward M. Tucke
James Francis
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