| Gleasondale, once Rockbottom, a little village on the Marlboro branch of the Fitchburg railroad, has just dedicated a new church, the gift of C. W. and A. D. Gleason, in memory of their father, the Hon. Benjamin W. Gleason. The place has now a new name, new railroad station, new church and a new school house. It certainly appears to have entered upon an era of increased prosperity, and nearly all these results have been brought about through the quiet work of the Gleasons, who have the happy faculty of accomplishing things with the least possible ostentation. They are good men to have in a community. |
MAYNARD
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| Michael Moynihan died on Thursday, Dec. 29. His funeral was held at St. Bridget's church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Burial was in Marlboro. Deceased was a single man and was employed in the mill. He leaves two brothers and a sister to mourn his early death. |
| A party of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney B. Shattuck met at their house on Saturday evening, Dec. 31, and presented them with a handsome chair, the occasion being the 25th anniversary of their marriage. A bountiful repast followed and an enjoyable social time was indulged in until the dawn of the new year. |
| The W. C. T. U. gave Mrs. Dr. James E. Marsh a present of a purse of money at their meeting Thursday afternoon, Dec. 29. Mrs. Marsh was an invaluable member of that order during her residence in Maynard and this grateful token of appreciation is well merited. |
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| A daughter was born to Mrs. Vere Cameron, Maple street, Monday night. Since that date Maynard has one happy fish dealer. It was only a few days ago that a child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Acquilla Raynard, and about the same time Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Sullivan had their home gladdened by the advent of a child. Maple street is a short street, but its residents are being wonderfully blessed. |
| Moses Cook of this town and Miss Mary Cannon of Clayville, N. Y. were married at the bride's home in Clayville at 7:30 o'clock Monday evening, Jan. 2. Nelson Cook of Maynard was best man and Miss Julia Rodgers of Clayville was bridesmaid. After a brief wedding journey Mr. and Mrs. Cook will reside on Main street in this town, where the groom has a position in the grocery of James Higgins. |
| Rev. J. A. Crowe read his annual report last Sunday. It was very satisfactory, showing the parish in a prosperous condition. He announced that the Main street property (old church and parish house) is to be sold. He also reported that the Christmas collection was the largest which had ever been taken during his pastorate at St. Bridget's church. The church needs frescoing but this expense will not be incurred at present. |
| George W. Miller and Miss Lulu E. Douglass, both of this town, were married by Rev. Edward Higgins at the Methodist . . . |
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