Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts

The Concord Enterprise, 10 October 1890

MAYNARD
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   Thomas O'Brien has moved to the large tenement house on Main street owned by Mrs. Cleary.
   Misses Katie and Mary Downey of Marlboro were visiting their friend, Miss Katie Lawton on Sunday.
   Misses Florence and Annie Swallow of Newton are the guests of Mrs. Marsden this week.
   F. F. Robinson is having his residence painted and repaired in a thorough manner.
   Thomas Carver of Franklin Falls, N. H., is visiting his brother, Wm. Carver for a few days.
   Mrs. Dr. Barton of Worcester and Mrs. A. M. Harrington, wife of the mayor of Worcester were the guests of Mrs. Amory Maynard this week.
   Miss Evans of Buffalo, N. Y. and Miss Lessie Maynard of Worcester are being entertained by the latter's sister, Mrs. W. S. Peters.
   The Sunday school scholars of St. Bridget's church are preparing for confirmation, which will occur on Sunday, Oct. 19th.
   Daniel Elliot and Elijah Garlick attended the exercises of laying the corner stone of Odd Fellows' building in Worcester on Wednesday.
   C. W. Wells is doing a remarkable business on his celebrated cough balsam and it appears to be giving general satisfaction.
   A wrestling match will take place at Co-operative hall, Saturday evening, Oct. 18th, between Edward T. McManus and Silas A. Sawyer for a purse of $100 and the gate receipts.
   The celebrated Fitzgibbon Family appeared at Music Hall, Friday and Saturday evenings. The entertainment was first-class in every respect and master Bert proved to be a great favorite.
   Mr. Wiley of Rockbottom, Grand Deputy of the Royal Arcanum, visited the Maynard order, Monday evening. During the evening a supper was furnished and several remarks were made by the members.
   Two new members were initiated in the Order of the Royal Ark, Friday evening and the members are making active preparation for a grand banquet, which will take place in a short time.
   The Swedes and the Danes held another social dance at Co-operative hall, Saturday evening and a good attendance was present. All the latest figures from the Scandinavian Peninsula were introduced during the evening and the affair was an enjoyable one.

WEST ACTON
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   Geo. Hutchins and family of Stoneham were in town the first of the week.
   The milk business seems to be rushing since the new departure.
   Jerry O'Brien has returned after a few days visit to his home in South Boston.
   John Tompkins has lately been visiting friends in Boston.
   There will be a school concert Sunday evening in the Baptist church. B. D. Hall and H. W. Parker have charge.
   The ladies of the Universalist society held a pleasant social in the church parlors Thursday afternoon and evening of last week.
   Rev. F. A. Heath having returned from a two weeks' vacation occupied his pulpit last Sunday, preaching a very able and interesting sermon. Text, Ps. 65 2.
   We hear of large crops of apples in some of our New England states and the Provinces, but very few to be harvested hereabouts, and but for the Calendar should saw 'twas the odd year.
   Section Master Foley received a call from his sister and her husband Tuesday evening who were married at Worcester in the afternoon, and left the following day for their future home in Dollar Bay, Michigan.

Ernest C. Bartlett of Williams college, of the class of '92, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Dodge on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Bartlett, who is pursuing a college course preparatory to the study of theology, spent his summer vacation in travels through Ireland and Scotland, not for the culture travel affords but with reference to his historical studies the coming year.
The annual meeting of the West Acton Citizens Library Association was held in its room last Saturday evening. With few exceptions the old board of officers was re-elected. It was reported that no books have ever been lost, and that still more than a thousand choice books are on its shelves or in the hands of its patrons. Calling to mind that the Memorial library in Acton Centre is free to all the citizens of Acton, it was unanimously voted that the West Acton Citizens library shall also be free to the public and no annual fee be required.

ACTON CENTRE
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   Mrs. Joseph Wheeler has been visiting at Ayer, this week.
   Wm. Davis returns to Nebraska, this week, and left his affairs here in charge of Wm. D. Tuttle.
   Mrs. G. W. Stearns returned home last Saturday evening after an extended visit to her relatives. Mr. Stearns has been stopping at the same place during his vacation. He also returned. They report a good time generally.
   Acton was well represented in the outing of the 6th Regt. at Marlboro, last Saturday, and it is said that the squad did heroic service. Certainly they ought to have done good service considering the worn condition they found themselves in upon their return.
   The chapel service was quite largely attended last Sunday evening, especially by young men and women. The subject was, “Daniel,—his great success, and what made him the successful man he was.” The services are at 3 and 7 o'clock p.m., and all are invited. The subject next Sunday evening will be, “The love of Jonathan for David,” a type of Christ's love for us—II Samuel, 1:26. The singing is led by Mr. Houston, and is very spirited.
   Mrs. Florence (Dupee) Tuttle, aged 23 years, 3 months and 25 days, died in Chelsea, last Sunday, Oct. 5th. Her funeral was attended at the house of Capt. Tuttle in this village last Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Knowlton, the officiating minister at Mrs. Tuttle's wedding four years ago, and Rev. F. P. Wood. In spite of dark, dreary and rainy weather, the funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends, and all the appointments were very beautiful and appropriate. Mrs. Tuttle was one who was respected and beloved by all who knew her. She always met one with a pleasant expression and a winning smile. Though her sufferings were protracted, and at times extremely intense, she bore them with great fortitude, and faced the prospect of death with calmness and perfect composure. She leaves a husband, parents and a sister to mourn her loss. Our whole community sympathizes with the afflicted family in their loss. The interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.

SOUTH SUDBURY
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Rev. Mr. Perry has accepted the call extended to him by the Memorial church and will move here next week.
The pews for the new church were ordered last Saturday. They are of the best style and workmanship and cannot fail to please all who see them.

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The Concord Enterprise, 31 October 1890

MAYNARD LOCALS.

   —Don't forget that Haynes Brothers have just received a car load of the Great Columbia Flour. One eighth more bread to the barrel than any other flour on the market.
   —A large line of Fall and Winter Dry Goods at the new Co-operative Dry Goods Store. Their $5.00 Blanket is a bargain.
   —G. H. Creighton, dealer in Fine Boots, Shoes and Slippers, for Ladies, Misses, and Children. They fit perfectly easy on the feet, are superior in style and cost no more than any other fine shoes. Main street opposite Nason street.
   —Millinery Opening at Mrs. Naylor's, to-day and Saturday.
   —OYSTERS by the quart or pint; also Oyster Stews served in the best of style at the Maynard Ice Cream Rooms, Nason street.
   —I have a large stock of the most varied and improved patterns of Parlor Stoves and Ranges. The latest patterns and prices to suit. Call and examine at A. D. Holt's.
   —A large stock of French Bedsteads at Haynes Bros.'
   —Have you tried Haynes Bros.' 25 cent Butter. Can you beat their 30ct. What do you think of their full Cream Cheese., Have you tried anything that quite comes up to their teas and coffees. Haynes Brothers.
   —The Co-operative Store are still selling their Fancy Flour at carload prices. $6.40. It will pay out of town customers to go there for their Flour.
   —Something entirely new and novel in the line of Ranges. The new “Glenwood Grand” takes the lead. Don't purchase until you have seen one of them at A. D. Holt's.
   —WANTED. A good coat maker. Apply to P. J. Sullivan, Maynard.
   —Gents, do you want the best? If you know it when you see it, examine my $5.00 Hand Sewed Shoe, Paris Toe. Perfection in comfort, elegance and serviceable qualities. The goods were made especially for me and I warrant them to be the best shoe ever offered in town. Creighton's Shoe Store, Main street, opposite Nason street.

SOUTH ACTON
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   Mrs. Heywood has been visiting friends in Haverhill the past few weeks.
   J. T. Coughlin Jr. and wife are to be congratulated on the birth of a son on Saturday.
   Dr. H. R. Rogers and wife of Hyde Park were guests at Mrs. Lothrop's on Thursday of last week.
   Invitations were sent out for friends to attend the 10th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Worster, Wednesday evening, November 5th.
   Rev. Mr. Twombley of Pepperell rendered two excellent sermons in the chapel last Sunday, and Rev. Wm. M. Gay of Georgetown will preach next Sunday.
   The selectmen have appointed the following named Gentlemen as election inspectors for one year from November 1: A. A. Wyman, Esq., J. R. Lawrence, and L. C. Taylor and C. J. Williams, deputies.
   The item in the South Acton column a few weeks ago in relation to the silver ware recently dug up in the village has resulted by its publication in the ENTERPRISE, the owners who live in Concord, recovering their property. You can reach them by the ENTERPRISE every time.

WEST ACTON LOCALS.

   For Sale—A Good Driving Horse; also a New Harness and Road Cart. W. L. Mead.
   Be sure and see the Opticians Burrows & McConnell when they call and have a pair of their Scotch Pebble Lenses scientifically adjusted. They will visit West Acton as usual. See advertisement for credentials.
   The Summer season being over at the Windsor Hotel we can now accommodate regular boarders (two in a room) at four dollars per week each. Large, airy rooms with full chamber sets, closets, carpets, etc. The entire hotel heated by steam and is warm night and day. Best of board and most central location.

ACTON CENTRE
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The exceedingly life-like and artistic portrait of Mr. Wilde, by Wm. Robinson of this city [Malden], which was recently exhibited at the public library and received much attention and favorable criticism from the many visitors there, has now been deposited in the library at Acton. The following correspondence will interest the many friends of Mr. Wilde:

MALDEN, Sept. 10, 1890

Luther Conant, Esq., President, Acton Memorial Library, Acton, Mass.—Dear Sir:—The Malden Friends of William A. Wilde, who enjoyed the privilege of being present on the occasion of the dedication of your library and building, have procured a portrait of Mr. Wilde. This they ask your board to accept and hang upon the walls of your library, as a testimonial of their respect for its subject and a recognition of the hearty and graceful welcome that they received from your people on the beautiful day which we remember with pleasure.
Yours with respect,

MALDEN FRIENDS.

   Gentlemen:—The fine portrait of W. A. Wilde, Esq., the gift of his Malden friends, has been received and placed in an appropriate place in the reading room of the library. We think it is a fine picture, as well as an excellent likeness; and we are glad to have the life size portrait of the generous donor of our library with us, that we may look upon his genial and benevolent countenance whenever we enter the building. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the occasion of your visit to Acton. It was indeed a memorable day, and one that will not soon be forgotten by the people of this town. Thanking you most sincerely for your most appropriate and valuable gift, we are yours, truly, in behalf of the Trustees of the Acton Memorial Library,
                     LUTHER CONANT, President.
                     WM. D. TUTTLE, Secretary.

SOUTH SUDBURY
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   Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hunt have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their infant daughter whose death occurred last Friday.
   The residence of Samuel Caswell near North Sudbury post office was entered by burglars last Sunday during the absence of the family at church. A small sum of money was taken also some rings that were considered quite valuable to the family; the entrance was made through the cellar.
   A meeting of the Cong. church and parish was held on Monday evening. The parish voted to transfer to the Memorial church the bell, organ, furnace and other furniture contained in the old church, Messrs. J. C. Howe and Nahum Goodnow were appointed to make the transfer. The church voted to erect sheds near the new church. A very fair attendance at both meetings.

Submitted by dja

1890 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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