SOUTH ACTON
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At the close of the winter term at the Southeast district, the teacher, Miss Tuttle, was the recipient of a handsome plush box of stationery from her pupils.
We are informed that F. D. Barker is soon to leave this section of the country to engage in the manufacture of brick in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Geo. Worster has been on a business trip to Chatenugay and vicinity, in New York state, and has returned with a fine lot of horses.
I. S. Ford carried a barge load to West Acton Tuesday evening to attend the entertainment given by the young people of that village. A good time was enjoyed.
Geo. C., Wright, of E. Jones' farm, is suffering from pneumonia at C. G. Turner's. Dr. Rich of Maynard is in attendance and hopes to have him on duty again soon.
Mr. Grostein, milk contractor, and the farmers of this section held a meeting in the church vestry Wednesday afternoon. We understand that the price offered for milk delivered at this station for the next six months was twenty-four cents per can straight.
A pleasant progressive whist party was given by Miss Martha Pratt on Wednesday evening of last week. Four tables were occupied and the first prizes were carried off by Mr. Hosmer and Miss Vernie Whitcomb, the booby prize being captured by Mr. John Adams and Miss Carrie Shapley.
We are informed by reliable parties that a certain dry goods peddler, on wheels, is peddling wet goods with his other wares. He was seen a few days ago to enter the flagman's hut with a suspicious paper bag in his hand. The flagman was at dinner and other parties were in charge. The bag had its attractions for very soon after he entered the hut, two young men who hold responsible positions at this station were seen to enter the hut and refresh themselves from a bottle that came out of the bag. Perhaps it was water and perhaps it was—— Look out young men the public have got their eyes on you; as for the peddler he must remember that this village won't allow this kind of business.—A CITIZEN.
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ACTON CENTRE
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Mrs. Al Robbins, who has been ill several weeks, is slowly improving.
Mrs. R. C. Wright and Luke Smith have been quite ill but are reported better.
Rev. Geo. W. Stearns preached his farewell sermon on Sunday, March 15. He has been here nearly four years. Our best wishes go with him wherever he goes.
The result of the recent council called to advise respecting the resignation of Rev. Mr. Stearns, was read last Sunday forenoon and advised that the resignation be accepted, although expressing regret that it was necessary.
Rev. H. J. Richardson of Lincoln preached here last Sunday forenoon and Dr. G. S. Dodge of West Acton gave an eloquent and very useful address in the evening. Rev. Joseph Hammond of Carlisle will preach next Sunday forenoon and there will be an Easter concert in the evening.
The funeral of John Blood, who died last week Thursday forenoon, was attended from his late home last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Knowlton of West Acton conducted the services. Mr. Blood was a soldier in the late war, a member of the Isaac Davis Post, G. A. R. and was an industrious, law-abiding citizen, having the respect of all who knew him. The members of the G. A. R. Post attended the funeral and paid the usual honors to the memory of their deceased comrade. |
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The latest style for Ladies' Watch Chains is the pearl and gold fob. Baldwin sells them.
Oysters by the quart or pint at Wood's Lunch rooms.
Hot baked beans any hour of the day at Wood's Lunch Rooms.
Hot Coffee, Tea and Chocolate any hour of the day at Wood's Lunch rooms.
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CONCORD
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John Pratt Alcott was in town on Sunday last.
Rev. Charles L. Hutchins is absent in the west on a business journey.
The Gentlemen's Tuesday Club met with Wm. L. Eaton on Elm street.
The Musical Club will meet with Miss Louise P. Richardson on Saturday afternoon.
Miss Marion Keyes returned this week from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. D. C. French of New York.
Miss Luella Smith, the finance [sic] of Dr. Brayley, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Brown.
Mrs. Chas. T. Jackson and Miss Lidian E. Jackson leave to-day for Chester, Penn., to remain several weeks.
Charles W. Prescott had an article in the New England Farmer in regard to the standard of milk.
Miss Ina Clark has been confined to the house for several days, but is about her duties at this writing.
The Concord Women's Suffrage League will meet with Mrs. Brown, Hubbard street, Saturday, March 28th at 3 p. m.
The Monument Street Club enjoyed an elegant banquet contributed by the members at the residence of Mrs. Alice B. Linder on Saturday evening.
Appropriate services will be held at the Unitarian church on Easter Sunday. Miss Mary Wheeler will conduct the Easter Guild meeting.
Andrew S. Loudon met with quite a severe accident at the Fitchburg station last Wednesday while engaged in loading his team.
Miss Constance Emery is visiting at Miss Emerson's. Miss Emery will be remembered as one of Concord's most popular young ladies. She is now a resident of Quincy, Ill.
P. J. Sheehan of the Concord Marble and Granite Works has just received a very large and hadnsome Scotch granite monument. It is to be used on the lot of Patrick Murphy. It was built in Aberdeen, Scotland by James Wright & Sons and imported by Mr. Sheehan. It is at present being lettered at his shop on Bedford street and when set will be one of the handsomest in Concord.
T. Quincy Browne of Boston who sailed for London several weeks ago to superintend an important business transaction, is seriously ill in that city with rheumatic fever. A cablegram was received last Tuesday, announcing his illness and on the following day his son, Herbert Browne, accompanied by Miss Carrie Wheildon of Concord sailed from New York on the steamer City of New York for London to remain during Mr. Browne's illness.
The patrons of the library reading room have met with a serious loss in the death of Alexander Young of Boston, whose letters in the Boston Post over the name Taverner, have won for him a host of friends throughout New England. His death occurred last Thursday at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He had been a life-long contributor to the best periodicals and his name was on the lists of the prominent city clubs. He had a wide circle of readers in Concord, who will sadly miss the brilliant and sympathetic paragraphs with their odd and familiar signature. |
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