Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts
Concord Enterprise, 1 June 1899
SOUTH ACTON
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   A very interesting event occurred at the 38th anniversary of the muster into service of the old 1st Mass. regiment commemorated at the American House, Boston, Thursday evening, May 26, when Corp. Nathaniel M. Allen of South Acton, was presented with a medal for distinguished gallantry on the battlefield. Additional interest was given the occasion from the fact that no less a personage than his excellency, Gov. Wolcott, was deputed to present this tribute of a nation's gratitude, the Congressional medal. to Corp. Allen, who, at the battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, saved, at the risk of his life, the state colors from falling into the hands of the enemy. Corp. Allen thanked the governor, and also his comrades in an eloquent little speech for the interest they had taken to bring about this event. He is a Boston boy, having been born on Myrtle st., April 29, 1840 and is the son of a former well known police officer [Gaius Allen] of that city. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. B, 1st Regt. and served throughout the war, was mustered out May 25, 1864. Almost the whole of his service, he served with the colors, a shining mark for the enemy, but was never wounded. He is a member of Isaac Davis Post 138. His present residence is in South Acton with his sisters, Misses Adaline and Charlotte and he is a jeweler by trade.
   Particular attention is called to the announcement of Tuttle & Newton. Having made several changes in the store formerly occupied by Tuttles, Jones & Wetherbee, they are better prepared to attend to the wants of their customers than ever before. Read carefully what they have to say in their new ad this week.
   Miss Alta Fletcher, of the New England Conservatory college of the oratory, will give a recital in the Congregational church, Friday evening June 2, under auspices of the Fahola circle of King's Daughters. The entertainment will consist of readings and music and will commence promptly at 8 o'clock.
WEST ACTON
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   J. E. Richardson was called to Ayer, Sunday, to care for a young man sick with inflammatory rheumatism.
   The body of Miss Harriet B. Townsend of Jersey City Heights was brought here for burial last Friday. Miss Townsend was a niece of Mrs. Edwin Parker and was 47 years of age. She had been in failing health for several years, the immediate cause of her death being fatty degeneration of the heart. The body was interred in Mt. Hope cemetery in a lot near Mr. Parker's. The remains were accompanied here by a sister of the deceased.
   Memorial Day visitors were: H. W. Parker and wife of Stoneham were at his father's; Mrs. Angie Knowlton, Miss Knowlton, Mrs. Evans and daughter, Charlie Knowlton and others at F. R. Knowlton's; Mrs. Fred McDonald of Lowell, at Warren Houghton's; Hobart Mead's family of Cambridge at O. E. Preston's; Mrs. Beddoe of Charlestown; Miss Devane of Boston at her brother's, James Devane; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown of Oxford at Joel Whitcomb's; W. A. Cutter of Wakefield was the guest of C. B. Stone.
   Memorial Day was fair and bright but for the dust would have been a perfect day. The line formed here at the G. A. R. hall promptly at 8.30 a.m. and proceeded to Mt. Hope; Acton Cadet Band, Isaac Davis Post, W. R. C. and the school children with citizens making up the line. At the cemetery, prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Eastabrook, exercizes by the children; dedication and presentation of the beautiful urn to the unknown dead by members of the W. R. C.; Mrs. Josephine Dupree President of the corps making the presentation. Commander Wright of the Post responded in behalf of the Post. There were appropriate and beautifully rendered recitations by Lizzie Scanlon, Bessie Smith, Jennie Durkee and Kathie Richardson; flag salute and singing by the children; with decoration of graves of the honored dead by comrades and the children. The procession then reformed and proceeded to Woodlawn, thence to Maynard where the principal exercizes of the day were held.
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The Concord Enterprise, 15 June 1899
MAYNARD
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   Sophia, wife of John Christian Peterson [sic], died at her home in this town about noon on Monday, June 12. The funeral was held at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pastor Chr. N. Pederson of Boston officiated at the funeral. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. The deceased leaves a husband and five children. The youngest child is only three weeks old. It will be adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Niel Jacobson [sic], who have no children. One of the children was taken by H. P. N. Dahl and one will be adopted by Anders Peterson [sic], the brother of the father of the five children. The other two children have been taken temporarily by the family of Anders Peterson [sic], but they will be supported by their father. He is very poor and a subscription paper has been circulated to raise money to help him in his sad bereavement. [see also 23 November 1899]
   Edward M. Cross of Clinton is the new telegraph operator and addition to the clerical force at the mill. He began work on Monday. Miss Fannie B. Smith, the former operator. completed her engagement some two weeks ago and returned to her home in Boston.
   There was no observance of Children's day at the Congregational church last Sunday, except by the Christian Endeavor society. The meeting of that society was led by C. W. Merrill. The topic of the meeting was “The Perfect Child.” There were several recitations and singing by the Juniors. At the Methodist church there was an excellent children's concert by the Sunday school at 7:15 p.m.
   A gang of some 20 Maynard men, who are out of work, went to Westvale on Monday morning to secure a week's work moving the machinery from the Westvale mill. When they got there they found that the pay was to be only $1.25 per day. Only seven of them would go to work at those wages, and these seven had to stand all sorts of abuse from those who preferred to remain idle rather than work for the wages offered.
MAYNARD LOCALS.
   A fine and stylish line of hats trimmed and untrimmed, for ladies and children at Miss Naylor's.
   Just received a fine line of millinery including the styles of the season at Mrs. L. E. Dufur's store, Main st., near residence of B. F. Johnson.
   The most desirable shoe for the Ladies in every particular is sold by Mrs. M. L. Gilmore, Brooks street, who has the agency for this vicinity.
   Milk furnished from Jersey cows by pint, quart or can. If you want to know about the quality of the milk I am putting out, ask those that use it. Vose Farm, W. A. White, manager.
   The ladies will find a choice line of spring and summer millinery, including the latest novelties of the season at Miss Deane's millinery parlors, corner Main and Nason sts. 
   Shirt waists, wrappers, millinery, children's lawn caps and hats at Cleary & William's.
   For sale at a bargain, combination tandem at the Mill Dam bicycle store, Concord.
STEAMSHIP SUNK.
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   New York, June 14.—The old Dominion steamship Hamilton, which sailed from New York yesterday bound to Norfolk and Newport News, ran into the German steamship Macedonia off Long Branch, and the Macedonia subsequently sunk. The Hamilton was proceeding south with a large number of passengers. While proceeding at reduced speed and sounding her whistle, the Hamilton suddenly ran into a steamer, which proved to be the German steamer Macedonia, striking her on the starboard side abaft the engine and cutting into her hull about 12 feet. There was no loss of life.
CONCORD
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   Mrs. Daniel Lothrop and Miss Margaret Lothrop are at The Colonial for a fortnight.
   The last issue of the High School Voice will appear Friday. It will be a double number.
   At the annual meeting of the Middlesex Institution for Savings held at their banking rooms in Concord, Henry J. Hosmer who has served the bank as its treasurer for the past six years, declined a re-election and Charles E. Brown was chosen to fill the vacancy.
   An old man by the name of Knut Christoffersen was found dead in his hut in the woods near Lake Walden last Monday, by Rev. Ole O. Thorpe. He has been living in the woods for some time, though he had been an inmate of Tewksbury. He had been dead for some days when Mr. Thorpe found the body.
   The graduating exercises of the class of 1899, Concord high school will be held in town hall, Wednesday evening, June 21. The principal address will be given by Prof. Hugo Munsterberg of Harvard college. The singing will be under the direction of Mr. Archibald, teacher of vocal music in the Concord schools. The class will sing an ode composed by W. Albion Hart.
   J. Murray Appleby, Philip M. Emmott and George S. Hosmer made their first century ride for this season Sunday last riding to Providence R. I. and back to Concord via Boston, a total of 125 Miles; the time from Providence to Boston being 3 hours and 15 minutes, the same as that made by the Century road club of Boston that day. They start next Sunday morning on their wheels for a week's trip through New York states [sic].
SOUTH ACTON
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   The first lawn party of the season will be held on the grounds of the Universalist church next Wednesday evening, June 21, under the auspices of the Y. P. C. U. The Acton Cadet band will furnish music and the usual refreshments will be for sale.
   Children's Sunday was appropriately observed at the Congregational church last Sunday. In the forenoon the pastor preached from Luke 11-49. Two children were baptized. The concert in the evening was very good and well attended. The children did themselves credit. Music at both services was good. The solo by Mr. Hoit in the morning was especially fine.
ACTON CENTER
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MOWING MACHINE FOR SALE.
   One nearly new Osborne 2-horse machine, fine working machine, will sell cheap or trade for cow or poultry stock apply to Otis H. Forbush, Acton, Mass.
Spain's Greatest Need
   Mr. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters in Aiken, S. C. Weak nerves had caused severe pains in the back of his head. On using Electric Bitters, America's greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy, all pain soon left him. He says this grand medicine is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor, and new life into every muscle, nerve, and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold by Johnson, druggist, Maynard, and J. C. Friend, Concord.
Submitted by dja
The Arlington Advocate, 23 June 1899
Yesterday afternoon the central station was notified that a woman needing care was near the corner of Court street and Mass avenue, and Officer Cody in charge sent a carriage and had her brought to the station. Dr. Young was called and found it was practically a case of starvation. The woman has been some time sick, but having small children to support started on a peddling trip. She was destitute of money, and when she was properly cared for she was sent to her home in Boston on the cars.
Friday evening, the 15th, Louis F. Brown of Mt. Vernon street, had an Orient Light Roadster cycle stolen. He stepped into Dr. Hooker's office on Pleasant street, leaving the wheel not more than five minutes, and when he came out it was gone. It was a '99 model, No. 48,738. 20 inch frame; black, rims purple, kangaroo tires, reversible bar, Garford 158 saddle, leather toe clips, with bell attached to seat post. This description has been furnished the police in the adjoining towns with the hope of recovering the wheel.
Submitted by dja
1899 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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