Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts
Woburn Times, 29 December 1903

PATRICK H. DOHERTY DEAD
Patrick H. Doherty, a well known business man in this city, brother of Anthony A. Doherty, proprietor of the Central House, died about 2 p.m. today.

Mr. Doherty was born in Woburn [not true] and always made it his home [not true]. He was married less than a year ago to Miss Elizabeth Smith.

Submitted by mad
Woburn Times, 30 December 1903

RECENT DEATH
Patrick H. Doherty, a well known business man and brother of Anthony A. Doherty, died yesterday afternoon of pneumonia. He was attacked by a cold last week, but was out Christmas Day having no fear of the cold, but was soon in the grasp of the dread disease. On Sunday his condition was look upon as dangerous, and by Monday night there was little hope.

Mr. Doherty was born in Boston 36 years ago, and was the son of John O. Doherty. The family came to Woburn when Patrick was a little boy and has lived here ever since.

Mr. Doherty's wife and little child survive him. The couple were married less than a year ago. Mr. Doherty enjoyed a large circle of acquaintances.

The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. with high mass at St. Charles Church.

Submitted by mad

The Maynard News, 30 December 1903

SOUTH ACTON
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EBEN F. WOOD
Serves Country in Army and Navy
During Civil War.
   Eben Francis Wood passed away at his home on Maple street, Thursday, December 17th. Services were held at his late residence on Saturday at two p.m. Rev. F. S. Rice officiated. Isaac Davis Post 138, G. A. R., of which Mr. Wood was a member, attended. A widow, one daughter, Mrs. Sheldon Littlefield, and an aged mother survive him. Burial at Woodlawn.
   Mr. Wood was born in North Acton 66 years ago. The greater portion of his life has been passed among his townsmen. He will be remembered for his genial disposition and his kindness of heart won for him many friends.
   When the nation's life was in peril and strong hearts quivered, when President Lincoln called for troops in '61, Mr. Wood responded by joining the now famous Mass. Sixth, Company E, which went through Baltimore on their way to Washington. On its return, Mr. Wood being then a resident of Boston, was drafted, but preferred the navy, in which he served for one year, then re-enlisted in the army. Last winter the state of Massachusetts presented him with a bronze medal, commemorating the first call for troops. Congress has already passed the minute men a vote of thanks, and had he lived he would have received a medal from that distinguished body.
   On Monday evening, the Acton lodge, No. 256, N. E. O. P., held its annual election of officers and three candidates were initiated.
   Miss Ruth Piper is at home enjoying a two weeks vacation.
   Miss Florence Tuttle is at home for three weeks.
   The Y. P. C. U. presented on Thursday evening last the farces “Blighted Buds” and “Thirty Minutes for Refreshments.” A good many were present and the parts were all well played. Merriam's orchestra played.
   Mr. and Mrs. George Keyes celebrated in a quiet way their 25th anniversary on Sunday. Friends were present from Reading, Acton, and Marlboro.
   Some unknown party used one of the street lamps on River street for a target, breaking the glass and putting a rifle bullet through the front. This is a dangerous practice and the party concerned had better keep quiet.
   At the annual election of the officers of the fire department, the following were chosen: Pres., F. A. Merriam; foreman, J. P. Brown; 1st asst., L. G. Willard; 2d assistant, Samuel Jones; 1st truckman, Robert Randall; sec., E. C. Holt, treas., N. J. Cole. An oyster supper was served after the election.
   Miss Alice Fairbanks, Misses Reba and Alice Warren passed Saturday in Boston and saw “The Wizard of Oz.”
   Bridge Surveyors are again at work. Stakes are driven and it is stated that within a short time that the land and buildings thereon will be bought by the railroad. It can not be said when operations will begin, but it looks as though it would be by spring.
   Mrs. Eugene Miles has returned from a visit with her mother in Townsend.
   Miss Genie Fletcher is at home for her Christmas vacation.
STOW
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   Carl Flint of South Acton visited his cousin, Grace Flint, Tuesday.
   Rev. W. W. Campbell of Concord Junction is expected to preach at the chapel Sunday, Dec. 27 at three p. m.
   On account of the Christmas entertainment at the chapel Thursday evening, the C. E. meeting will be postponed to Sunday at 7.30 p. m.
   Mr. Robinson attended the Congregational convention held in Boston on Tuesday and Wednesday.
   Miss Elizabeth Lord is at home for the Christmas vacation.
BOXBORO
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   The schools closed December 18 for a week's vacation. The teachers of each school had a Christmas tree, much to the delight of the children.
   Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Cunningham attended the funeral of Benjamin Mead at Ayer last week.
   A new singing teacher from Hudson has been engaged to teach music in our schools.
   Mr. Norman Wetherbee and Mrs. Wm. Withington are both improving.
MAYNARD
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   The Christmas concert at the Congregational church at the Congregational church was postponed until Sunday evening at seven o'clock.
   The I. H. A. C. and St. Bridget's basketball team will play the first game of the series between these two teams and the Midgets, which has been arranged for a purse of $30, tonight in Music hall, and a good game is expected. The winning team will get $15, 2nd, $10, and last $5 at the end of the series.
   Miss Marion Winkley of Westfield is spending the Christmas vacation with her sister, Mrs. Samuel Lawton. 
   Wm. Clements of Rutland visited his father, William Clements sr. the first of the week.
Submitted by dja
Woburn Times, 31 December 1903

There was a large gathering this morning at St. Charles Church of relatives and friends of the late Patrick H. Doherty. Of them many were representatives from the several organizations of which the deceased was a member.

The funeral cortege left the house at 9 o'clock for the church where High Mass of Requiem was celebrated by Rev. Henry A. Walsh.

Miss Nellie O'Brien rendered "Pie Jesu" and Mr. John Lynch "Only Waiting".

There were a large number of beautiful floral pieces, the organizations represented being the Celtic Association, Division 3, A.O.H., Quely Court, 32, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Foresters of America. There were also designs marked "Husband", "Papa" and "Brother".

The bearers were Frank E. Tracey, Sylvester Duffy, Thomas Foley, Jeremiah Carey, William Taffe and Cornelius Kelcher.

Submitted by mad
1903 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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