Middlesex County Caucus Names Delegates And Local News
Republican caucus delegates chosen include George Butterfield J F Kendall F H Sargent D Butterfield E D Swallow and W P Proctor Mrs Hannah Gilson Monroe died at her residence after years in the area. A peat meadow tale ends with harvest plans. Rural mail boxes to be provided by households ahead of Nov 1 delivery. Fred Davis named travelling postmaster with Civil War service. Rumor of discontinuing Boston morning mail train greeted with concern. A W Brown narrowly escaped injury on Main Street as an electric car approached. Local factory reopens under new owner cabinet maker. United Workers met Oct 1 with supper and games. C E meeting plans consecration and roll call led by Miss F A Wood. Sept 28 C E meeting featured Rev Teed on Congregational Educational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Butterfield
J. F Kendall
F. H. Sargent
D. Butterfield
E. D. Swallow
W. P. Proctor
Hannah (Gilson) Monroe
Bedford
Fred Davis
Uncle Sam
Boston
A. W. Brown
Main Street
United Workers
C. E
F. A. Wood
Mr. Teed
Congregational Educational Society
Local Notices on Residents and Illness
Miss Margaret Sloan leaves Boston work to care for a feeble mother. Mr John Q Battles remains critically ill with heart disease but shows slight improvement. Miss Nettie A Byam returns from her Detroit Maine visit. E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sloan
Boston
John Q. Battles
Nettie A. Byam
Detroit
Maine
Vacation of Uni tarian church and Sunday school
The church schedules a two Sunday vacation on October 5 and October 12. The Guild holds its service at seven o'clock next Sunday with Mrs. M J Priest leading on the topic The Place of Religion in Life. The Back-Log club meets in the vestry Thursday evening. The Woman's Alliance opened its season with a meeting in the vestry on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Church
Guild
M. J. Priest
Woman's Alliance
Swain Street Resident Returns from Typhoid Pneumonia Hospital
Alexander Shafter of Swain street has come home from Lowell General hospital after seven weeks there with typhoid pneumonia. He can walk only a few steps. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Richardson are visiting at Mrs. Tosey’s home. Mrs. Flossie L. Scott has opened a variety store at Pleas ant street and Lakeview Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Shafter
Swain Street
Lowell General Hospital
J. P. Richardson
Richardson
Tosey
Flossie L. Scott
Pleasant Street
Lakeview Avenue
Nichols and Howe wed at Danvers Massachusetts
Dr John H Nichols superintendent of the State hospital and Miss Ada Howe of Danvers Mass united in marriage at Danvers and will reside at the doctor's residence at the State hospital A number of grangers from Tewksbury attended the Pomona grange meeting in Lowell Herbert Trull of North Tewksbury joined F M Bill Co in Lowell Mass A E Carley visiting his brother Joseph H Carley in Brockton for the fair Mrs Holbrook of Weymouth visiting Mr Joel Phelps on Pleasant Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Nichols
State Hospital
Ada Howe
Danvers
Mass
Pomona Grange
Gold Fellows’ Hall
Lowell
Herbert Trull
North Tewksbury
F. M. Bill Co
A. E. Carley
Joseph H. Carley
Brockton
Holbrook
Weymouth
Joel Phelps
Pleasant Street
Chelmsford Notices and Religious Services
The town of Chelmsford lists All Saints services with morning prayer at 10 45 and Sunday school at noon. A late celebration is postponed to Oct 12 and Bishop Lawrence to hold confirmation on Oct 26. The Literary Union plans a preliminary winter meeting at Mrs Harriet Bartletts home on Thursday evening the 16th. Coal shortages are general with some households receiving June partial supply. The Centre school has about 10 tons on hand but needs 60 tons for the year. Baptist society hospitality at Wednesday conference was praised. the tables and viands were appetizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints
Lawrence
Chelmsford
Harriet M. Bartlett
Centre School
Baptist Society
North Chelmsford notes and Odell funeral report
James McTeague returns home from the White Mountains and plans to winter in the South. The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. Odell, 68, wife of J W Odell, was held Tuesday at her home. Rev Robert W Dunbar officiated with floral tributes and attendees including Henry Crockett and William Odell. Burial followed at Westford cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McTeague
White Mountains
Mary J. Odell
J. W. Odell
Robert W. Dunbar
Eugene G. Russell
Lowell
Ethel R. Wotton
North Chelmsford
Henry Crockett
Lyman Prescott
William Odell
Robert Odell
Westford
Jas. S. Wotton
Arlington Church Ordains Rev George W McCombe Pastor
Rev George W. McCombe was ordained and installed as pastor of Arlington Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday with Rev Dr Appleyard of Boston presiding. The council voted unanimously for the candidate. The service included invocation by Rev W B Shumway, scripture by Rev Dr Curry, sermon by Rev James M English, and charges by Rev A N Dary and Rev C H Snaulding with benediction by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McCombe
Arlington Heights Baptist Church
Appleyard
Boston
Counci
C. H. Watson
D. D
Arlington
W. B. Shumway
Swampscott
Dr. Curry
James M. English
Three Sudden Deaths Cloud Wilmington Week
In Wilmington three residents died in the past week including 82 year old Dantel Gowing who passed away early Thursday, George Shelinker on Friday morning, and Mrs. Mitchell Friday evening. Grace Melick of Pasadena is visiting her mother Mrs. Fuller, Edgar N. Paines stays with his father Charles Gowing in Montclair, harvest supper planned Oct 7, and Edgar Folkins family vacationing in New Brunswick while Nathan Blodgett shows signs of improvement after pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantel Gowing
George Shelinker
Mitchell
Wakefield
Grace Melick
Pasadena
Cal
Fuller
Edgar N. Paines
Charles Gowing
Montclair
N. J
Bedford Tax Discount Ends Next Wednesday 8th Inst
Bedford notices warn the public that the discount on taxes ends on Wednesday the 8th. Tax collector A. E. Brown will be at his office on Tuesday and Wednesday to assist taxpayers. John F. Ireland is drawn as a juror for the October term of the East Cambridge superior court. The coal famine spurs discussion of the peat industry revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Brown
John F. Ireland
East Cambridge
Newton boys cause dynamite scare at Thompsonville School
Thomas Duffy and Michael Driscoll and a quantity of dynamite exploded in a Newton Centre schoolroom. Driscoll suffered burns and amputated fingers while Duffy escaped unharmed as 181 children fled and teachers restored order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Duffy
Michael Driscoll
Thompsonville
Newton Centre
Driscoll
Duffy
Exhibition of Pictures at Westford Library
Westford hosts an October art exhibit titled The Daughters of the American Revolution running October 9 to 25. The event is loaned by Library Art Club with J. W. Fletcher Library as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Art Club
J. W. Fletcher Library
Waldo F. Prescott
Bradley ¥. Wright
Lowell
John W. Abbott
Catherine Kebler
Boston
Middlesex
Ayer
West Chelmsford Debating Society
Village Depot
Groton Grange
Westford Grange
Robinson Hall Union
James Freeman
J. G. Miller
Harvard
Roper
Woman's Missionary Society
North Middlesex
Woman’s Board of Missions
Y M A C Social Dance in Healy's Hall Sept 26
Graniteville residents enjoyed a successful Y M A C social dance at Healy's hall with Perry's orchestra from Ayer furnishing music. Ice cream and cake were served at intermission. Committee roles included Herbert Shattuck as general manager and James Healy as assistant general manager. Pete the horse frightened by a passing car injured Fred Tousignant, who is recovering. Court Westford M C O F No 170 met Sept 25 in Healy's hall to discuss future fundraisers for a sick member. The town shifts focus from coal to wood as prices rise amid nationwide shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healy
Perry
Ayer
Herbert Shattuck
James Healy
Frank
Broadway
Fred Tousignant
Joslin
Pine Street
Court Westford
Trust in Our Wood Prices Sparks Local Split
Dissent grows as local woodcutters plan to cut their own after chopper prices rise 25 cents per cord the last straw. Emma Sheahan falls ill under doctor care. William Grant, Beverlys pitcher with 16 of 17 wins and 32.5 batting, visited Beverly friends last week. Rhoda Eaton auctioned household items with Alvin Fisher as auctioneer. Eaton plans to move to Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sheahan
William Grant
Beverly
Grant
Graniteville
Beverlys
Rhoda Eaton
Alvin Fisher
Westford
Eaton
Lowell
B. W
Concord Scrutiny of Electric Rail Franchises and Local Meeting
Concord discusses electric railway franchises as towns weigh benefits and drawbacks. Reports show Lexington and Boston road profits, a large Republican caucus with 234 votes, and a town meeting approving funds to build a road and purchase an engine for the power house amid mild, cloudy weather and peat fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Board of Selectmen
Lexington
Boston
Republican Party
Grimes
Fletcher
Tarlisle Christian Endeavor Meeting and Local Notices
Tarlisle notes an October 34 topic A Searching Question with Austin H. Davis as leader. Sunday service exchanges announced between Rev W E Lane and Rev T J Horner. Public auction October 18 at 1 for Clarence G Nickless estate. First Unitarian Ladies Social with Mrs D W Robbins. 60 plus present. Christian Endeavor social at parsonage with Rev Armes and Mrs Alden Davis performing. basket lunch. Jury named for Lowell October term. Mrs Stillman Heald ill. Dr Hamblin attending daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Austin H. Davis
W. E. Lane
T. J. Horner
Melrose
Clarence G. Nickless
First Unitarian
D. W. Robbins
Robbins
Armes
Alden Davis
Stella Ford
Minnie Duren
Ayer Baptist Church to Welcome New Pastor J W Meader
Rev. A E Reynolds preached last Sunday and impressed many as his lookalike, though ill health keeps him from regular duties. The church unanimously called Rev. J W Meader of Cliftondale, who will start next Sunday once parsonage repairs finish. Meader’s arrival eases burdens on leaders, while Mrs Felch recovers from a broken arm. A fire alarm at 8 p.m. burned the Phelps lumber mill stable. fire crews contained it quickly, though the cause remained unclear. Groton beat English High 6 to 5 in wet conditions. Capt James J O'Brien of Boutwell Post 48 GA R named aide-de-camp to Gen Blackmar at the Washington encampment. Ayer residents fear coal shortages amid cold weather. local wood dealer Pierce is busy meeting demand as fuel costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Reynolds
Cambridge
Baptist Church
G. H. Allen
Reynolds
J. W. Meader
Cliftondale
Meader
Eli Felch
L. W. Phelps
J.T. Pillman Co
H. H. Bliss
Groton School
Boston
James J. O'Brien
George
Boutwell
Gen. Blackmar
Washington, D. C
Ayer
Slater
Pierce
Parish Picnic Postponed After Rainy Saturdays
Satisfied settlement brings peace as St. Andrew's parish picnic at Forn Pond is postponed to the next pleasant Saturday after a sequence of rainy Saturdays. Community notes cover local visits, sidewalk upgrades on Main street, store changes, and a dumb animal water incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Parish
Forn Pond
Wachusettist Association
Westminster
Onnie Read
Ian M. Read
Ayer
Still River
Wm. Read
Littleton Common
Cold Brook Springs
Jennie
Mrs. Read
Littleton
Lucie C. Hager
Main Street
Page’s Block
Boston Dry Goods
D. W. Fletcher
Odeon Orchestra
E. A. Harlow
L. C. Smith
Boston
Mr. Smith
South Africa
Porto Rico
Philippines
Kenneth Clark
Harvard College
Picnic plans in Billerica guild events postponed
Unfavorable weather pushed the Young People's Guild picnic to October 4. If pleasant, attendees meet at the Unitarian parsonage at 1 p.m. take an electric car to the Old Middlesex Turnpike and walk to the Concord river banks for entertainment. if not, a church vestry social will be held. The town committee advances Abbott singing fund training for winter with Mr. P Waldron Edmunds directing sessions in Gardner Parker Hall and North Billerica starting Oct 6 and 7. Notable church guests and a Colonial era tea event at Mrs Edward F Judkins's home are described, with fashion from several attendees. The 1900 Club resumes Oct 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Guild
Unitarian Parsonage
Middlesex Turnpike
Concord River
Unitarian Church
Abbott
Gardner Parker Hall
Billerica Centre
North Billerica
Post Office
P. Waldron Edmunds
Lowell
John B. Tyler
Fannie G. Flanders
Martha A. Dodge
California
Minot J. Savage
D. D
Mrs. Savage
Billerica
Mr. Wiers
Church
God
Napoleon
Lincoln
Joshua Instructs to Cross Jordan and Take Land
The lesson centers on God speaking to Joshua, urging courage and fidelity as he leads Israel into Canaan. It emphasizes divine assurance, the need to keep the book of the law before the people, and the calling to possess the promised land by faith. The commentary contrasts hearing God with audibly hearing and notes personal responsibility in following Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
Joshua
James
Israel
Jordan
God
Moses
Joshua Moses
Nazareth
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Gideon
Jeremiah
Caleb
Christ
Simon Peter
Peter
Apostle
John
Simon Teter
Daniel Webster
Libanius
Expecting Disaster, A Lesson In Faith and Hope
A sermon excerpt warns Christians against living in perpetual dread. It contrasts fear with trust in God, noting those who seek signs of disaster miss the silver lining and miss opportunities for experience and joy, while hopeful neighbors prosper in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Recorder
Patience Advised as Virtue for Salvation
The Presbyterian Journal extols patience as the sole virtue when difficulties arise and as the gracious path to spiritual victory. It urges believers not to be ashamed to endure, noting scripture that in patience we shall win souls and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Journal
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Tewksbury
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Tarlisle
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Festus
Abby L. Faulkner
F. A. Morey
Mary H. Clemens
Edward F. Judkins
Lucy Brooks
Maurice A. Buck
Lucy
Foster
Mary C. Morey
Mabel M. King
Luella Wiers
Luela Bull
Helen Kelton
Martha Hill Sage
Owever
Susan P. Jaquith
Abby Jaquith
Miss ‘Clemens
Edgar S. Wiers
Albert E. Wurst
Mr. Wurst
Mrs. Judkins
Miss Clemens
Lydia F. ‘Hardy
Luella ‘Bull
Josh
D. M. Stearns
H. Doyle
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