WEST ACTON
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| A baby daughter was welcomed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bramhall (nee Eva Kraetzer) Dorchester recently. |
| Thursday, Feb. 5, being the 60th birthday of Daniel Beach, his children made it the occasion of a pleasant family gathering in the evening. |
| Little Catherine Hurley, who has been having treatment at the Mass. eye and ear infirmary, Boston, for a severe eye trouble, is much improved. For several months it has been feared she would become totally blind but it is now hoped she will fully recover. |
| Joel H. Whitcomb died at his home Saturday forenoon after a few weeks' sickness. During the past two weeks his sufferings have been intense. The immediate cause of his death was heart exhaustion. Mr. Whitcomb was born in Boxboro 77 years ago and has always resided in this vicinity. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Jane Perely who died about 20 years ago. His second wife was Mrs. Lidian Schofield, who survives him. Mr. Whitcomb was a very active, industrious man, the embodiment of honesty and won the respect and esteem of all. For several years he has been employed at C. H. Mead's store where he worked to within a few weeks of his death. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Gorham Esterbrook officiating. The burial was in the family lot Mt. Hope. |
SOUTH ACTON
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| Roy Lang is assisting James Adams in his grocery business. |
| Mrs. L. A. Jones is entertaining her sister for a few days. |
| Miss Ethel Hosmer of Waltham has been spending the past week at home. |
| A special meeting of the fire company is to be held on Thursday evening. |
| Among those on the [sick] list this past week were Mrs. V. Tuttle and Mrs. H. W. Tuttle. |
| P. McGuire, former proprietor of the American house, is manager of a hotel at Onset. |
| The topic for the illustrated lectures at the Universalist vestry next Sunday evening will be “Athens.” |
| H. K. Tuttle is to contest in the athletic events at the B. A. A. meet in Boston on Saturday night. |
| A party of about 20 from this village enjoyed the turkey supper and entertainment at Stow on Friday evening. |
| A new secret society called the Inkey club has been formed by the young men. Fred Tuttle is installed as Grand Raja. |
| Mrs. C. A. Harrington entertained the Social circle at her home on Thursday afternoon. A very pleasant time is reported. |
| The ladies Social circle of the Universalist church are preparing their annual turkey supper and entertainment to be held in the vestry on Monday evening, Feb. 23. |
| The hearing held on Friday at the state house for the extension of the charter on the L. A. & M. St. R. R. was well represented from this town. The company was given until December, 1904, for the completion of their route from Framingham to Lowell. |
| All things point to success for the masquerade on Monday evening. Even the old time favorite, Alvin Tuttle, has expressed his intention of coming, and in all probability will bring his 'grip' with samples of Stow swamproot and exhibit all the latest figures in clog dancing. |
| Two furniture movers who claim to have come from Chelsea, lost their horse in a rather peculiar manner on Thursday night. Their horse became frightened and taking the front wheels from the outfit made off at a lively pace. After considerable hunting their lost animal was found in Maynard. |
ACTON CENTRE
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| Little Gertrude Davis, who has been quite ill, is slowly improving. |
| Miss E. Belle Greenough of Boston was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Greenough Sunday. |
| Mrs. Elijah Hall and two sons, Robert and Arthur, of Cambridge spent Saturday in this village. |
| Rev. Mr. Meyers of Bristol, Conn., preached at the Congregational church Sunday morning and evening. |
| Mrs. Elizabeth Burleigh, who has been confined for some time to her bed with the grip is a little better. |
| The Ladies' Church Aid society will meet at the residence of Mrs. J. P. Rouillard Thursday afternoon. |
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| The Rev. F. P. Wood preached at the Congregational church in Westford last Sunday and will preach there next Sunday. Miss Sadie Wood will sing at the same church. |
| The funeral of Mrs. Luther Conant was held at her late home Thursday afternoon, Rev. Frederick Noyes, officiating. Mrs. Conant will be greatly missed in this community as she was always a willing helper in any good cause. The grief stricken family have the sympathies of the entire community. |
SUDBURY
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| A new resident at the centre of the town is J. J. Cox of Waltham, who is occupying the Eaton house owned by E. A. Powers. |
| Dr. Milton T. Perry and wife from the west have been in Sudbury of late visiting relatives. He has a government position in Missouri. |
| Favorable reports are received from Charles O. Parmenter who is passing the winter at Phoenix, Arizona, for the benefit of his health. |
| Rev. G. E. Folk, the Methodist church pastor, is in Delaware the present week with his parents. He returns in season to occupy his pulpit next Sunday. |
| Changes in Sudbury real estate continue to be recorded. Through the agency of Hubbard H. Brown, Leander S. Shedd of South Sudbury has sold his fine residence property to Barna S. Cole of Boston who purchased it for a home. |
| Within a short time there is to be a change in the wardenship of the town poor establishment, as the present incumbent, E. H. Brown, has been elected to the same position in Hudson as a successor to Benjamin S. Aldrich. His duties there will commence April 1, and his successor has not yet been found. Both Mr. Brown and his wife have rendered the town of Sudbury faithful and efficient service since coming here in 1901. |
| Since the last issue of the Enterprise appeared George F. Butterfield, a veteran soldier well known, has answered the last roll call having died at his home in Saxonville, the funeral occurring Tuesday afternoon at the Sudbury Methodist church. Mr. Butterfield was mustered into the service in September 1861, joining the first Cavalry and serving his country until June 26, 1865, when he was mustered out. He served in Co. L, commanded by Capt. William Gibbs of Waltham. He was a good soldier and exemplary citizen. For several years past his health had not been of the best. Mr. Butterfield was credited to the quota of Sudbury at the time of his enlistment. He was a member of the Burnside Post G. A. R. at Saxonville and his presence will be missed by the Sudbury Veteran Association when its members meet on May 30th to decorate the graves of their comrades in the different cemeteries here. The Rev. John Peterson of Quincy, a former Methodist pastor at Saxonville, and an old friend of the family, officiated at the funeral. The Rev. Allen J. Hall offered prayer. Delegations were present from the Burnside Post, G. A. R. and the Saxonville lodge of Odd Fellows, as well as the Sudbury Veterans Association. Beautiful flowers were contributed. The remains were placed in the town receiving tomb and in the spring will be buried in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. |
| There does not seem to be anything new to report in connection with the case of Mail Agent Henry E. Rice who is still at Worcester hospital where he occupies a private room and is receiving the very best of medical skill and attention. |
SOUTH SUDBURY
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| Mrs. Wm. Jones is dangerously ill. |
| Mr. Lovering's place is now for sale. |
| Wm. Parmenter and wife of Faneuil are in town. |
| Miss Ruth Goodnow of Fryeburg, Me., is visiting friends in South Sudbury. |
| Ed. Young of Wayland was in town last week renewing old acquaintances. |
| Mr. and Mrs. Rouse spent Friday in Brookline, returning on Saturday morning. |
| George Butterfield who has lived the latter part of his life in Saxonville, died last Friday of heart trouble. |
| On Monday, Feb. 9, a new schedule of mails went into effect as follows: Leave at 7.30 a.m., 12.15 5.30 p.m.; arrive 8.15 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 6.00 p.m. It is the opinion of our postmaster that this is the best mail service we ever had. Because of his added duties Mr. Greene the mail-carrier, has sent in his resignation, for it would really break up the whole day. |
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