Forty-Fifth Year Ayer, Mass., Saturday, December 7, 1912 No. 13. Price Four Cents LITTLETON. To Prt^nt "A Littlo Rebel." Now that the leading papers are Death. reviewing the events of the civil war Littleton people learned with sur­ the public will welcome a play of that prise and deep sorrow of George Al­ period, and "The Ilttle rebel," a pop- bert Kimball's dealh at his home In ular drama, haa much of the atmos­ NEW SUITS AND OVERCOATS Arlington early Monday morning. The phere of our late war of the rebellion. Saturday previous he wag occupied Here Is a delightful, and serious love with regular duties at his ofllce in story running throughout the play Boston. He had planned to go on Much bright comedy and many strong Monday to Jamaica Plain and gel his climaxes hold the attention ot the were Z^Z 'S "^THIRT %C^')^^^T%E^^^l^r ,*"= ^^ "^ "^^ -« ^"^^' "^^ brother, William L., who had been audience from the rise of the curtain critically sick In the hospital for a few to the fall of the flnal curtain- The weeks. Sunday atternoon Mr. Kim­ Woman's club lakes pleasure in an­ nouncing that a splendid cast -ot ball had a severe attack ot acute In­ characters has been secured, who, un­ digestion which caused much suffer­ der the efflclent direction of Mlss Alice ing and failed to yield to medicine Eudora Chapman, will give a dramatic His constitution and general health treat. The dates of the presentation were greatly In his favor and the phy­ are Thursday and Saturday evenings, OT^^Hk S^JSLt "'^^^ ^"^^^ ^^-^ °"^''=°"^^000 ^ » l??-S -' ^^'^ sicians believed that he would recover- December 12 and 14- Parties from But his heart was weakened by the surrounding to\»'ns are already mak­ rr,i , ^ ^ *iO-00' $1.2.00, $14.00, $15.00 and $16.50 unusual strain and death came very ing arrangements to see this popular i^^p- suddenly- It is remembered that his play- Attention Is called to the fact W^ also have a Complete Line of Furnishings and Shoes -: rather passed away afler a very brief that tickets will go on sale at nine Illness and at about the same age, o clock on Monday morning, Decem­ sixty-two years- ber 9, at Conant & Company's store, Opposite Depot Mr- Kimball was born In Littleton Littleton Common, and Joslah P May 14, 1850, and was the son of Thacher's store at Littleton depot! William and Mary, (Lawrence) Kim­ Following Is the cast of characters: ball- He attended the public schools AYER - MASSI of this town, afterwards going to Ap­ Benjamin Freeman- -Charles A. Kimball ^^Walter Bolreau, of Clark college, pleton academy. New Ipswich, N. H Mlss ireeman -Florence B- Wilcox Worcester, spent his Thanksgiving re­ and later studying civil engineering. i»™h ^^l?^n • " • • •i.-.Marlon S. Christie cess with Mr, and Mrs. Austin Kim­ In 1876 he became city engineer of ball, . Somerville, where he remained for Sarah Norton-. Florence B. Bartlett many years. This position he held Laura Barnard Dorothy Priest The Henry Robbins family; of New­ for. ten years and during seven years Mrs. George Washington, colored, town, and Montgomery Lovejoy, of M; of that period he was a member of the TTro.i ~ • Annie C. Smith I- T., were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs- Peter S- 'Whltcomb- Somerville board of health. He served William Turner -.-.Frank H Hlll also as a member of the Mystic Water wl^'fh'^'Srl? Hooker. .Alice E. Chapman The Haywood Hartwell family and Mra Hattle 'Whitcomb, of Somerville Board and as a inember of the Met­ Martha Mitchell Hattle W. Robinson ropolitan Sewerage commission from were entertained on last week Thurs­ 1896 to 1901. He waa consulting and nntnni, Z''.^^'"^" Clifford Shedd day by Mrs. Clayton Hartwell. Mrs. constructing engineer of the West End ?o°li°n"^lio?t°o-n'°.".-.Dr,- Jaife'S'^L %b%Ta\?e •Whitcomb afterwards went to her Dr. Boynton Harry Barker son's In Newtown for a visit. street railway. Ivater he became chief Sei-Kt. Ames ivo'^ Rissell engineer of the Boston Elevated rail­ i5^,'"«'J Gordon Karlton K. Priest Word has- been received of Rev- way In charge of elevated work and J'!^othy Brown Waniace Robinson J. W. WInkley's death week before subway construction, continuing His FairSo'o's. ' • Ruth Prescott last. Mr. WInkley was the beloved association with that corporation up pastor of the Unitarian church abotit to the time of his death. Tho annual fair held In the Con­ thirty years ago- , For several years In addition to the above offices he gregational vestry on Thursday after­ he and Mrs. WInkley have been en­ was consulting engineer for a number noon, was the center of much attrac­ gaged In the profession of mental FOR MEN AND YOUTHS of cities and towns seeking his author­ tion and the sales were good. Booths healing- ity on questions of sewerage systems, were very nicely arranged, and the temptations to the patrons proved Ir- Harry Smith has bought a Ford the abolition of grade crossings arid reslstable. Very few articles were automobile which affords him and his details of construction work. left over and the sum netted must friends much pleasure. Mr. Kimball helped to design the Handsome, Stylish Overcoats have been large. The entertainment Albert F. Conant, Mrs. J. A- Har­ East Boston tunnel, the Tremont In the evening was well attended, and street subway and the Washington wood, Mlss Emily Harwood, MISs El­ in smart designs and newest fab­ the quartet, consisting of Messrs. len A. Kimball, Mrs. John Lemley, street tunnel- The Cambridge sub­ Dodds and Cook, and Misses Pres­ way and the elevated extension to Edward Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Hay­ rics. Overcoats that you will cott and Bartlett out did themselves. wood Hartwell, Mr. and Mrs- Henry Cambridge were deslgmed and their Their singing brought out loud ap­ take a pleasure in wearing. JEvery construction was supervised by him, Robbins, Mrs. Ferdinand Wyman, plause and their excellent productions Judge Ellhu Loomis, Mr, and Mrs. and were the last structures that he well deserved the appreciation of a man will find here soniething to completed- He had made plans also Myron Kimball,' Mr- and Mrs- John demonstrative audience- The reader, Harlow and children, Bernard Kim­ for the elevated, extension to Everett Mlss Ball, a post graduate student please him as we have a big -va­ and Maiden and for the terminal in from the school of expression, gave a ball and Mlss Mildred Kimball attend­ Maiden square- The layout of the from the school of expression, gave ed the. funeral of the late George A- riety of styles, and. fabrics in street car service In Boston and sub­ several selections which were very en­ Kimball In Arlington on Thursday. urbs served by the Boston Elevated thusiastically received- She Is very The -Mission Study class of the many different mixtures. Dressy company Is largely the result of his talented and promises much In her United Workers In the Congregational Overcoats in Black or Oxford efforts as he was connected with the chosen profession- church met with Mlss Susie Robbins West End Street Railway company on Wednesday afternoon. There were Kerseys, made with velvet col­ before It was merged with the Bostoii thirteen In attendance. 'The meeting Elevated company. He was regarded News Items. was In charge of Mlss Julia S. Conant. lars and cut 46 inches long. .The as a high authority on subway con­ ^The choir of. the Baptist church Mrs. George H. Kimball read a paper struction and elevated road building. have In preparation a Christmas can­ on "Chinese-women." Mrs, Harrison smart three-quarter length styles,- Mr. KImbaU had travelled exten­ tata, entitled "The story of Bethle­ L, Packard gave a report of the recent made in a variety of fancy fabrics; sively In this country and foreign hem," by Willlam R- Spence- meeting of the American Board, and lands, studying engineering construc­ The following young people were Illustrative quotations, throwing light also, the big, long, roomy Over­ tion- He was past prealdent of the recently graduated with appropriate upon the subject were read by differ­ Boston Society of Civil Engineers, a exercises from the Junior C- E- so­ ent members of the class- The pro­ coats cut 52 inches long and member of the Institution of Civil En­ ciety of the Baptist church Into the gram was Instructive and helpful to gineers of London, a member of the senior society: BIsle 'Whitney, Bea­ those privileged to attend the meet­ made with the convertible collg^s^ Engineer's club of Bostoiv a member trice Woodbury, Mary Kimball, Helen ing- of the New England Strtfet Railway McCoy, Laurlce Flagg, Ralph Bon­ Workmen are engaged In making some made of fancy double-faced club, of the Winchester Country club, neli, Marjorie Dodge, 'Whitney Caul­ the Warren street water system ex­ goods, some double-breasted, of John Abbott lodge of Masons, the kins. The work of the superintendent tension which will be completed only Royal Arcanum, the Knights of Hon­ of this department. Miss Mabel Park­ as far as Arthur Bradley's this fall- some single,; some with belts and or, a director of the Somerville Co­ er, has been most efflclent for many years. The Choral class will do nothing some •wiuibut. '' "• , operative bank, a director of the further until after Christmas, when American Society of Civil Engineers- Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Bark­ definite plans will be made for study, Mr. Kimball was a consistent and er left home on Friday for Florida, director and various other detalis-- active member of the Congregational where they will spend the winter. Our Overcoats are really hand­ church, a man of high moral princi­ Mr. and Mrs- Nathan Barker, of ples, a devoted husband and parent, Mlss Ethel Smith, who recently Athol, will accompany their brother, some garments, are well made and a sympathetic and ever helpful went to Mloml, Fla., writes that she Henry Barker, and Mrs- Barker south and correct in style as they come friend. He carried many and great Is much pleased with her winter quar­ and remain there through the winter. respon-sibilities. yet never seemed ters and is greatly Interested In the Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Works en­ from some of the leading makers burdened. There was always time, south and Its people whom she has tertained his relatives last Sunday by met, but Littleton and the home ties holding a family reunion. of good clothes. Come in and strength and disposition to help a rela­ are more precious to her by tar than tive, a friend, or any other person who she had ever realized before going A union meeting was held In the look them over as that is the only- needed assistance. away. Congregational ohurch on Sunday Prominent among his many admir­ evening and Rev. J, L. Fowle gave an way to fully appreciate them. able traits was his love for his native E. H. Priest and family move Into Interesting address on the social and town. Frequently he came here, and their new house In South Littleton political condition In Turkey- Men's Regular Overcoats $10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $20.00 and $22.00 this week if plans have been carried always he kept In touch with Us peo­ The lyceum course Is proving very Men's Fancy Mixture Overcoats ple and their activities. None of Lit­ Into execution- popular this season if one may Judge $10.00, $12.60, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00 and $22.6o tleton's absent sons has Identified him­ Frank B- Priest met representatives by the number present • each two Youth's Fancy Mixture Overcoats self more closely with its Interests of the firm with which he is connec­ weeks. The entertainment provided $8.47, $10.00, $13.50, $15.00, $18.00 and $20.00 and welfare than George A. Kimball. ted for a business conference In Hotel for last Tuesday evening proved no Boys' Fancy Mixture Overcoats, Ages 12 to 17 He will be missed and mourned by a. Touraine on Thanksgiving day- exception- A large audience greeted $5.00, $7.48, $8.47 and $10.00 host of friends whose hearts throb J. H. D. Whitcomb has recently In- Harry Phillips, who portrayed the life with sympathy for his bereft family. suiled a bathroom and healer In his In East London in vivid colors. Mr. Mr. Kimball leaves a widow, Lizzie farm houae at the West End. FUR-LINED OVERCOATS E. (Robbins) Kimball, to whom he was Phillips spoke from a large store ot HEAVY DRIVING COATS married in 1872; four children—Her­ Mlss Louisa Flagg, of New York, Is knowledge gained by personal obser­ You will find here a good assortment of bert L., Mrd. Josephine K- Woodbrldge, al home for a short season and will vation and service among the unfor­ Many different kinds. Some are made of Ernest R- Kimball and Elizabeth Kim­ remain until her sister, Mlss Edith, tunates of London slums. The lec­ the very dressy and warm Fur-lined Coats. comes to assist In home cares. turer was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Astrakhan Cloth, some are made of Mori- ball; also, several grandchildren, be­ Georgo A. Cook. The shell, or outside, of coats are made of sides tw-o brothers. William L., and A lady who spent the Thanksgiving tana Buffalo Clbth. They are made very Myron A., and a sister, Mrs. John season In one of the suburban towns Katherlne Kimball, of Mt. Holyoke Astrakhan or Kerseys, and the lining is Harlow. of Boston, was told by a railroad man college, came home for Thanksgiving heavy, have large storm collars and are Among the Littleton relatives who this week, that the long-wished tor and the week-end. made of Dogskin, Marmot and Muskrat. storm and wind proof. aitended the funeral in Arlington on electric line connecting thi.s low-n with Supt. and Mrs. Frank Hill enter­ Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Low-ell and Ayer would materialize tained as holiday and week-end The collars are Muskrat or Persian Lamb. G. Houghton. Mr. and Mrs. Austin sooner than expected. It is to be call­ guesls two of his nephews and Mrs. Prices—$15.00, $18.00 and $20.00 T. Kimball, John H. Kimball, Charles ed the Belmont line, and as the Hill's sisters. money is said to be subscribed for the Prices—$30.00, $35.00, $50.00 and $60.00 A- Kimball, Martha H- Kimball, Mr.s. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown spent Gardner W. Prouty, Mrs. Grace Law­ project, ll is safe lo assume that by WINTER UNDERWEAR spring there will be something doing. Thanksgiving with his parents In Bos­ rence, Waldo E. Conant and Harold ton. FUR OUTSIDE COATS W. Conant. This may or may not como true, but Everthing in the way of Warm Under­ it makes cheerful reading all the Mrs. Harry Humphries, of East- same. hampion, passed away on Tuesday of A good assortment- a_-t. extVemely low wear that a Man or Boy may need you will Roll Call- this week afler undergoing a serious find here. The annual roll call of the First Two suits were entered on Monday operation. She leaves a husband and prices for the quality. Dogskin, Horsehide, Bapti.'?t church took place on Friday- by Attorney Clark A. Batchelder. of two young children. Calfskin and Angoras. All made with large November 29, beginning at six o'clock Fitchburg, counsel tor Louis E. Men's heavy double-breasted fleece-lined In the evening, with the calling of Fletcher, against the Worcester Tele­ New .Advertisements collars and heavy quilted linings. Also, the roll of members. A large per­ gram Publlahing Company for JSOOO. the celebrated High Rock goods SOc. centage of fhe members responded and the Fitchburg Dally News for some first quality Genuine Raccoon Coats. either in person or by written mes­ J2000, seeking to recover for alleged Men's Derby Ribbed Underwear SOc. sage. Among the letters received libel published In newspaper articles STUDEBAKER 191S Prices—$^0.00, $25:00, $30.00 and $35.00 were those of three former pastors. relating to Mr. Fletcher's recent suit Men's Mereno Underwear SOc. Rev. Willlam J. Cioues, librarian at against Henry McGrath. Both writs the Newton Theological Institution; are returnable In the superior court. "2!>" Touring Cnr $88.'S.0n SHEEP-LINED COATS Men's Wool Underwear, celebrated Glas-, Rev. F. R. Enslln, of Canton, Me., The Woman's club will hold Its next "S.V Touring Car SI.190.00 meeting on Monday afternoon, De­ tonbury Mills make, $1.00, $125 and $1.50 and Rev. Harold B. Drew, of New Slx-cyllndor Touring Car $1,.'>.'{0.00 The outside made of heavy Corduroy, Bedford. cember 9, when Mr.s. Henry Alden Belcher, prcsldeift of the distinguish­ Duck or Leather, and lined with heavy Wright's Health and fleece-lined Under­ From seven to eight o'clock Mrs. ed Randolph Library association, of Everett Kimball and an efflclent com- All prices tor cars, fully equipped. wear, known everywhere 7Sc. and 95c. Randolph,' will address the audience, F. O. B. Detroit. sheep pelts. Some have Corduroy collars, , mittee of ladles served a supper In taking for her subject, "A motor trip Men's Union Suits in heavy Derby Rib^ „ the vestry- This was followed by a through Holland." Mrs- Belcher Is SEND FOR ADVANCE FOLDER and some have Fur collars. We also have pleasing, though Informal program. pleasantly remembered as one of the the Leather outside. Corduroy lined coats, bed, also in heavy woolen, $1.00 to $3.00 In which the spirit of cordial fellow­ speakers hefore the club three years ship and good will held sway, the ago, and will be cordially welcome AYER AUTOMOBILE STATION which are made reversible. Also, Duck Boys' fleece-lined 25c. and SOc. pastor. Rev. Herbert L, Caulkins, again, Sh© Is the cousin of a Little­ presiding. The special guests of the ton club woman, through whose In­ Robert Murphy & Sons, Proiw. coats made with blanket linings. Boys'Wool Underwear SOc. evening were the local pastors. Rev. fluence she has consented to furnish Phono 86-3 AYER, >L\SS. and Mrs. Oliver J. Falrfleld, and Rev. an entertainment. The music for the Corduroy, sheep-lined Boys' Union Suits SOc., $1.00 and $125 H- L- Packard, who In genial and afternoon will consist of the club witty addresses, conveyed the greet­ song and a vocal duet by Mrs. Cora $4.50,, $5.00, $6.00 and $7.00 ings of their respective churchcs- S. Hager and Mlss Florence B. Bart­ SWEATERS Tho various departments of the lett- A social tea In charge of Mrs. Leather, sheep-lined $8.00 church work wer© reviewed In brief Alice M. Whitcomb will conclude the All the popular colors in Gray, Crimson addresses as follows: The Sunday program. Leather, cordurty reversible $5.00 school, Dea- William H- Tenney; pri­ No and Navy. Some are niade plain coat style mary department, Mrs- Maiid- K. Mra John Lemley returned to Bos­ Duck, blanket-lined $2.50; $3.00 and $3.50 Caulkins. suiMsrlntendent; Young Peo­ ton Monday, where sho will make her and some have collar arid pockets. We ple's society. Miss Emma Tenney, future ho'me. More CiderAp­ have Sweaters for Men arid Bojrs, and gjso president; Juniors, Mlss Mabel Park­ The Harvey Brown estate In Pin­ HORSE BLANKETS AND ROBES er, superintendent; Woman's Mission greyville was sold at public auction for Women and Children. Circle, Mrs. Lucy J. Dodge, secretary We carry a full line of the well-known and cx-presldcnt; Benevolent society, last Saturday to Paul L. Brown for ples Wanted Men's Coat Sweaters, 7Sc., $t.OO, $2.00, Mrs- Robert Henry, presldent- a Ilttlo under eight hundred dollars. 5 A Horse Bhznkets—the very-best make of I'y. A daughter was born to Mr. and Thc prom'liing choir of young peo­ Mrs. Fred A. Hosmer last Saturday $2.50, $3.00, $4.00, $S.OO an4 $6.00 ple spoke or sang for themselves, ren­ horse blankets on the market. Splendid dering two stirring selections. An­ November; 30. values. Boys' Coat Sweaters 98c., $1.50 and $2.00 other feature was a flnely rendered A son, Philip Dumaresq, was born planb solo by Miss Emma Tenney. the to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Layton on Women's Coai Sweaters, --'V: '~ church organist. Mlss Cora Flagg Thanksgiving .day. Haynes-Piper Co. Stable Blankets $1.00 to $3.00 $3.00, $4.00, $S.OO nnd. $GJOO had charge of the table service, as­ The A. P. Gardner family, of Ja­ Street Blankets $2.00 to $5.00 sisted by a large corps of young la­ maica Plain, spent tho week-end In Children's Coai Sweaters, ^ , -''"\ dles. their home at Littleton Center. Ayer, Mass. Plush Robes $3.00 to $5.00 . SOc, 98c., $1.50 andpM . '- '. -•>-> . ' ; ^-/

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>>-?A^»^>-'c ifc&i tfi.lV•JllliJ^il,^l^f•^^-t^fl'^YfliflW••iifi•ifMtt^^ 'j«^i«sciw:J^^A 'UW..1.1 '^3MD^ •rtjun Illl I'li')^,"'^ .,(itt^h£t,:s^s^ ONE DOIiXiAR AND FEPTT CENTS Of their three children, Henry Ad­ tertainment In early January at the r-!' • left on a short honeymoon, and upon ing and 4.46 In the afternoon. Instead Items of Interest. PER TEAB IN ADVANCE dison lived on the farm of his father, Troop F Cavalry building on the Boa­ their return will reside on Bradford of at ten in the morning and five in and was elected to public ofllce often. ton road. It will be smoke talk hu­ street. They have the well wishes of the evening, as has been the custom At sea level wate? bolls at a tem­ OEOROB H. B. TVHNBR. Pnbllaker In 1890 to 1892, he was lieutenant-gov­ mor. Every member of the Board of tbelr many friends In their new life. fpr some time. JOHN H. TVRNE«, Editor ernor of Vermont with (Calfskin) perature of 212 degrees, but at a high., Trade can Invite a friend, but the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Blodgett and< Gov. Carrol S. Pag'e, now United friend cannot be a suffragette, Sidney Francis Is enjoying a new er elevation it bolls at a lower tem­ States senator from Vermont. family, of Oroton road, ate their Maxwell runabout. perature. At the hospital of St. Ber­ PnbUcAtlon OfBce, Ayer, Mass. Lewis Walker, youngest son of Rev. Thanksgiving dinner at the home of The above could not be duplicated Richard Harley left town on Wed­ nard, In Switzerland, it Is 200 degrees, Seth H. Walker, died In New Bedford their daughter and son-In-Iaw, Mr. 8600 feet above sea level. In tho 'Watch the Date an Yonr Paper In any state—four governors of one on November 20, of peritonitis, aged und Mrs. Aaron Tuttle, of Lowell. nesday for Pasadena, Cal,, where he state and three lieutenant-governors Intends to spend tho winter. His Himalayas It has been found to boll The date -with your name Is stamped one year and flve months. He was a at 180 degrees. on tbe margin shows to wbat time of one state, and all from the same On Wednesday, Mrs. Charles Blod­ many friends wish "Dick" a very your subscription Is paid, and serves cown, all descended from one town grandson of the old Walker home­ gett and little daughter Florence, to­ pleasant sojourn Ih the land of flow­ as a continuous receipt. In another state, and all relatives of stead on Main street, Westford. gether with Mrs. Samuel Blodgett and ers and sunshine. DRIVES OFF A TERROR. Mrs. Samuel Naylor la III at her Mrs. Stubbs, of Lowell, visited Mrs. one another. It Is expected that Rev. Robert L. The chief executioner of death In the Chanve of Address' Gov. Allen M. Fletcher, of Ver­ home In West Chelmsford. She has Fawbert, of Methuen, Mrs. Fawbert winter and spring months Is pneumo­ host of friends and no small bunch was formerly Miss Annie Haslam, of Bryant, the new pastor of the Con­ Subscribers wishing the postofflce ad­ mont, is the fourteenth governor elec­ gregational church, will preach here nia. Its advance agents are colds and dress of the paper changed,' must send ted by the legislature since 1778, of relatives In Westford. this vlllage. grip. In any attack of one ot these us both the old and new address and on Sunday. His household goods have maladies no time should be lost in tak­ also the name of the paper they re­ when Vermont became a state. The George F. Snow. Georg© O. Spauld­ Mr. and Mrs. Chester Blodgett, of been shipped, and are expected this ing the best medicine obtainable to ceive. last democratic governor was John S. ing and Henry B. Read have been op­ Groton road, entertained Mr. and Mrs. week, and they will soon take up drive It off. Countless thousands have Robinson, of Bennington. He reigned polnted appraisers of the estate of Charles Blodgett and Mr. and Mrs. their abode in the Congregational found this to be Dr. King's New Dls- Subscribers are urged to keep their one year. George W. Bussey at Brookside. William Blodgett and families on last parsonage. civery. "My husband believes It has Vermont has had flve cases of week Thursday. kept him from having pneumonia three subscriptions paid in advance. Charles E, Walker was at the Dandelions, candy-tuft and sweet or four times." writes Mrs. George W. father and son being governor— Thanksgiving turkey reunion at the Congratulations are being extended Thomas Chittenden and Martin Chit­ alyssum havo been pldked In several Place, Rawsonvllle, Vt., "and for Entered as second class matter at the home of his sister, Mrs. Clara Walk­ to Mr. and. Mrs. Edward Hyde, of yards and gardens In town this week. coughs, cold and croup we have never postoffice at Ayer. Mass. tenden, Erastus Fairbanks and Hor­ er LIttlefleld, at the farm residence Ayer, on the birth of a little son on found Its equal." Guaranteed for all ace Fairbanks, John Gregory Smith If one could only feel sure of this bronchial affections. Price SOct.s. and In Fitchburg. lasl Sunday morning ^t the Nashua beautiful weather all winter, there Saturday, Pecember 7, 1912. and Edward C. Smith, Paul Dilling­ hospital. Mrs. Hyde wiir be remem­ Jl.OOO. Trial bottle free at Willlam ham and William P. Dillingham, Red­ Members ot tbe grange are rehears­ would be no occasion for going to Brown's, Ayer. ing a play tor home consumption to bered as Mlss Eva Leclerc, formerly of Florida or California to escape the WESTFOBD. fleld Proctor and Fletcher Dutton this village. Proctor. be given at the grange at the next chilling air of a New England winter. AUCTIONS. A Blographlctd Sketch. Jonas Galusha, governor for nine meeting, December 19. At th© invitation of the teachers of Mrs. H. M. Jones, formerly a resi­ years, was a son-in-law of Gov. Thom­ The W. C. T. U. held their monthly the Cameron school many parents and dent of Lunenburg, but now of Rox­ To close out the business of Forest The earliest records of the Fletcher trlends visited the school on last Wed­ family place the family In Burgundy as Chittenden. That family held the meeting at the Old Oaken Bucket bury, spent two days this week among Hooper, of Shirley Vlllage, A. A. Fllle­ ofllce for twenty-nine years. Moses farm on Wednesday afternoon with nesday and enjoyed a most pleasant friends and neighbors In town. brown. auctioneer, will sell by publlo about the ttvelfth century, and at the afternoon. The regular routine of auction, all the tools used In Mr. Hoop­ close of tbe fourteenth century they JRobinson, governor In 1789, was seventeen members and three visitors grandfather of Gov. John S. Robin­ present. The weather was.spring-like work In the regular sessions ]vas car­ Interesting Sermon. er's business. The sale will be held on . appeared In 'Sforkshire, England, ried through, thus enabling all to see Saturday, December 7, at one o'clock. where they took a prominent part In son, governor in 1853. Hiland Hall, and the character and conduct of the Rev. H. A. Brldgman, edltor-In- governor from 1858 to 1860, was gathering had much In It that was of and understand just what the children chlef of the Congregationalist and Otis H. Forbush, auctioneer, will sell public. affairs, many of their mem­ grandfather of Mrs. John G. McCul­ were accomplishing during school by public auction, the household goods bers having titles of nobility con­ a spring-like nature, although there Christian World, occupied th© pulpit belonging to Joseph F. Beaudett, 28 lough, governor from 1902 to 1904. waa nothing more foamy than the old hours. A cordial Invitation Is extend­ In the Congregational church here Commonwealth avenue. Concord Junc­ ferred upon them. Paul Brlgham, of Norwich, Vt., was ed to all to visit the school at all Robert Fletcher came from Eng­ oaken •bucket. last Sunday, and prefaced his sermonr tion. The sale will take place on Sat­ lieutenant-governor of Vermont for times and such a visit will certainly by a very interesting talk to the chil­ urday, December 7, at nine o'clock a. land In 1630, and was one of the tweiily-two years, and never was elec­ The writer acknowledges with reward one for tlie time spent. m., sharp. original proprietors of the town of ted governor. Benjamin Swan, of grateful remembrance, postal photo­ dren upon the Shirley rules: No. 1. Concord. He took a leading part In graphs of former residents of the The remodelling of the storp form­ "Do your part, don't shirk." which James P. Emerson, auctioneer, will Woodstock, was state treasurer from erly occupied by Victor Pigeon, is be­ sell by public auction at the residence the affairs of the town and became a 1800 to 1833. In 1836, Vermont fail­ Stony Brook valley, who are • happy he said began with the tree, which of the late George W. Sanderson. In man of wealth and influence. He ed to elect a governor either by the eating home grown watermelons on ing remodelled Into an up-to-date ten­ bravely and freely did its part by Littleton, cows, heifers, horses, bull, died In Concord on April 3, 1677, at popular vote or by the legislature, their farm" in RosevUle, Cal., and the ement. P. H. Harrington Is the con­ giving Ita shade, its bloom and fra­ shoats, farming tools, wagons, etc. The the age of eighty-five years. He had and the lieutenant-governor, Silas H. question Is asked:' "Can you beat this tractor. grance to everyone who came In Us sole will take place on Saturday, De­ a, family of a •wite and five children Jennison, of Shoreham, served as on the 'Old Oaken Bucket farm?' " On Sunday evening prayer will be vicinity. No. 2. "Trust; don't fuss, cember 14, at nine o'clock a. m. George don't worry." This began with the A. Sanderson and Fannie A. Sander- —Luke, William, Samuel, Francis governor. . No not In raising watermelons except held at St. Andrew's mission at 7.30 son, executors. and Cary, or Caroline, the three eld­ moonlight nights. o'clock. Rev. A. L. Bumpus will of­ bird whd merrily sang its cheerful William H. Lynds, Lowell. song, never fussing, never worrying, est born In England. Herbert McMaster Is ill -with scar­ ficiate. New Advertteementa Luke had no family. 'Wllliani mar­ let fever at the home of his brother but fully trusting It would flnd all It Center. The Sunday school children are re­ needed for Its sustenance whenever ried Lydia Bates and settled in in Lowell. hearsing under the direction of Misses COMMONWEALTH OF MASS.VCHU- Chelmsford Center. His house is still Mrs. Ida M. Gould is visiting it chose to go after It. Its food was SETTS. Middlesex, ss. Probate Courtv Seth vr. Banister of the "Banister," Sarah Precious and Emily Collins for provided and instinct taught It where .To the helrs-at-law, next of kin and standing in that vlllage. His farm friends In Boston and vicinity. a Christmas play to be given on De­ was a large tract in that vicinity. Of and Herbert E. Walden of the to find It. all other persons Interested in the es­ Word comes trom Miss Jennie M. "Wheelwright," .were home from Am­ cember 16, when Santa Claus makes tate of REUBEN S. COOK late of their family of eight children, Joshua, Chandler that she is convalescing his annual visit to the mission. No. 3. "Obey parents and teach­ Townsend In said County, deceased. the eldest son, married Sarah Willey, herst college to take samples ot ers,", and this rule began with the nicely from her recent serious illness Thanksgiving dinner and youthful On Wednesday evening, the regu­ Whereas, certain Instruments purport­ settled in Westford, then Chelmsford, at the Corey Hlll hospital, Brookllne. sun, which obeyed the law command­ ing to be the last will and testament where the late Melbourne Hutchins friendships. lar meeting of the John Edwards hose ing It to shine, and to give its warmth and one codicil-of sald'deceased have lived. Of their eight children, Jo Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Sutherland Mrs. Clough Is ill at her home with company was held at their rooms In to all the earth, bringing forth all been presented to said Court, for Pro­ seph, their second son, married Sarah received an Interesting - present from Mr. and Mrs. John McMaster on the the flrehouse, this meeting being the forms of plant and animal life. No. bate, by ELIZA J. COOK, who prays Adams, of Concord. They, settled on their son, E. ,E. Sutherland, In San Chamberlln road. last of the year. 4. "Give yourself to others begin­ that letters testamentary may be Is­ Jose, Cal., last week. This waa a sued to her, the executrix therein the Decatur farm, next place to S. L. Mrs. Boynton, just northerly of the Mr. and Mrs. August Meyer and ning with the brook, who blessed and named, without giving a surety on her Taylor's on the Stony Brook road to large framed picture of himself and Chamberlln blacksmith shop. Is re­ children, of Boston, have returned gladdened all along its banks, freely official bond. Westford Center. This farm was wife and their ten children. The chil­ covering from a recent Illness. home after a pleasant visit with rela­ giving of Its waters ts the thirsty You are hereby cited to appear at a dren are from three years old up lo owned by the family for 150 years. Mrs. John J. Dunn Is 111 at the tives here. traveler, or turning the wheels of the ' Probate Court, to be beld at Cambridge Of their ten children, Timothy, the twenty. To the most casual observer mill to grind the grain for our bread, In said County of Middlesex, on the It Is a most attractive looking group, farm home, on the easterly slope of The cottage recently vacated by twenty-fourth day of December A. D.- third son, succeeded his father and Francis hlll. Mr. Dunn . will b© re­ Mrs. Lucretia Heed Is now occupied or -weaving the material Into cloth for 1912, at nine o'cloek In the forenoon, married Bridget Richardson, of and the fond 'grandparents are fully clothing. And he told the children justlfled In feeling proud and pleased membered as a former resident. of by Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts and to show cause, if any you have, why Chelmsford, and raised a family of Westford, but the recent years have two children, of Lowell. hbw they were to apply these rules the same should not be granted. six children. Elijah, the eldest son, with it. Mr. and Mrs. WllUam Suth­ to their every-day life. Doing, trusts And said petitioner Is hereby direc­ erland have had nine children them­ assigned him "selectman of Chelms­ Alvin S. Bennett Is now well on the became a Congrregatlonal minister, ford." Ing, obeying, giving to parents, teach­ ted to give public notice thereof, by and married Rebecca Chamberlln, of selves, and there are other grandchil­ road to recovery after suffering from ers and schoolmates. He completely publishing this citation once In each Westford. Their daughter Grace be­ dren as well as this California group. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Snow and an Injury received about two weeks won the attention and the hearts of week, for three successive weeks, In came the wife of the Hon. Daniel They recently observed their golden family expended some go-ahead en­ ago. the younger portion of his audience Turner's Public Spirit, a newspaper wedding anniversary. ergy at the Thanksgiving dinner In published In Ayer, the last publication Webster, who was so long In both Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mountain, of as well as the older ones, and when to be one day, at least, bef»re said state and national public life. Rev. C. L. Fowler occupied the pul­ behalf of the Old Oaken Bucket farm. Ware, who were rharrled on last Mon­ he announced the subject of his ser­ Court, and by mailing postpaid, or Bridget, the third daughter, mar­ pit morning and evening at the Con­ day, spent Thanksgiving at the home mon as "The gospel of the self-help." delivering a copy of this citation to all ried Isaac Parker, who removed to gregational church last Sunday in the Graniteville. of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mountain. and took for his text "Rise, take up known persons Interested In the es­ Cavendish, Vt. Of their family, Bet­ absence of the paslor. He proved him­ Sunday being the first Sunday of thy bed and walk," everyone gave un­ tate, seven days at least before said Mrs. Miller Is entertaining her Court. sey married Jabez Proctor, son of self a frank and an interesting speak­ advent, two masses -were celebrated brother from th© west. divided attention until th© close. He er, speaking In the morning on "Op­ by Rev. Edward C. Mitchell, who Witness, Charles J. Mclntlre. Esquire, Leonard Proctor, who removed from won many friends, who will b© very First Judge ot said Court, this fourth Westford to Cavendish, Vt., In 1786, portunities," and in the evening on spoke at length on matters pertaining glad to hear him again whenever con­ day of December In the year one thou­ where the village of Proctorvllle Is "Influence." to the pastoral letter recently Issued BOXBOEOUGH, venient for him to be here. sand nine hundred and twelve. by Cardinal O'Connell, and that was located. The Misses Atwood start this Satur­ 3113 W. E. ROGERS, Register. Jabez and Betsey Proctor had a son day for Florida, where they go to read in every parish of the diocese on News Items. Reddeld, born In Cavendish, who be­ spend the winter. They go by boat last Sunday. Th© cardinal in his let­ Mlss Cora Hartwell, of Acton, Is the came lieutenant-governor of Vermont to Savannah, and from there to Jack­ ter urged Industrial peace and dwells guest of Mrs. Albert Hartwell this from 1876 to 1878, and governor from sonville. They will be much missed at length on the relationship between week. Wednesday evening she and Everything Is Ready 1878 to 1880. The Proctor family's by the home friends,- but who, at the employer and employee. The full Mrs. Shattuck had the pleasure of home in Westford was In Parker Vil­ same time, wish them a pleasant so­ text of -the letter was ably explained hearing Judge Ben Lindsey speak at lage, and is known as the Hutchins journ. by Mr. Mitchell, who also announced Concord. AT THE place. that he would meet the children for Redfield Proctor married Emily Mr. and Mrs. Wallace returned instruction on next Saturday after- Mlss Woodward, teacher at No. 3 from West Hartford, Vt., the flrst of ifoon at two o'clock. school, is now boarding at the Deanes. Dutton, great-granddaughter of Sal­ th© week, where they had been sum­ mon Dutton, son of Joseph Dutton, moned by the serious illness of Mrs. Word has been recently received Supt. Brick and family, of May­ whose hoine was the Colburn place in Wallace's mother. here of the death of George A. Le­ nard, have been at his farm here for Westford. Salmon Dutton founded land,- -who died at the home of his the past two weeks. The Maynard Ayer Variety Store the village of Duttonvllle in Caven­ The Edward M. Abbot hose com­ schools closed on account of the prc- son, Allen G., in Limerick, Me., No­ FOR dish, Vt. Redfleld and Emily Dut­ pany held their regular monthly vember 29, after a lingering illness. valance of measles. ton Proctor had a son, Fletcher Dut­ meeting at their headquarters on Bos­ He has been a resident ot this vlllage ton road on Tuesday evening. An ap­ Mlss May Hastings, of Brighton, ton Proctor, who became governor of practically all his life. He leaves a was a week-end guest at Mrs. Page's. Vermont from 1906 to 1908, and a petizing roast beef supper was served wife; one daughter, Mrs.. Ellery Darl­ i-i native of Cavendish. by Caterer George E. Gould. At the Annie Sherry was at home on Christmas Shopping business session a committee was ap­ ing, of Hyde Park, and three sons— Thanksgiving. She is teaclrlng In Jesse Fletcher, youngest son of Allen G. and Henry, now of Limerick, Timothy and Bridget, married, in pointed for the annual ball, consist­ Newmarket, N. H. ing ot J. Herbert Fletcher, Robert Me., and Fred, of Hyde Park; also, 1782, Lucy Keyes, of 'Westford. They one sister in Tyngsboro, and two Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bobbins spent Prescott and Edward Clement, to be Thanksgiving In Somerville. removed In 1783, to Ludlow, Vt. given full discretionary powers. This brothers, L. B. Leland. of Lowell, and Dolls, dressed and undressed, large and small, 5c.-$3.00 From that time until his death In event will probably take place early Hiram, ot Westford. He was a mem­ Burpee Steele and his men have 1831, he resided on the same farm in in the new year. ber ot Court Graniteville, F. of A., started up the mill again. Work Ludlow. His house that he built in of this village. The funeral took there had to be stopped some time Children's China, Enamel and Wood Sets, 10c.-$1.50 1784, is still standing in good condi­ A committee meeting lo complete place on Monday and burial was In ago for lack of water. tion and owned by his grandson. OIT plans for the coming Board of Trade St. Patrick's cemeiery, Lowell. The Iron Sulkies, Fire Engines, Hook and Ladders, his family of flfteen children, the A great deal ot work Is being done smoke talk and entertainment was bearers were Thomas Hughes, Tim­ on our roads this fall. The state has youngest, a son, Stoughton A., born in held at the town hall on Tuesday othy D. Riney, John Casey and E. V. etc., 5c.-$1.25 1808, settled in Indianapolis, Indiana, had a gang of men on the state road evening. An attractive event Is being Darling. for some time. A new piece of road and married Julla Bullard. He be­ planned for the men, probably to take Mechanical Automobiles, Trains, etc., 10c.-$2.00 came a banker and a man of great Mr. and Mrs. Charles McLenna, of beginning at the red barn and ex­ place the second week in January. Norton, have been recent visitors here. tending toward Littleton has just been wealth. Dr. Snedden was the guesl, while Roller Chimes, Trumpets, Tops, Accordians, etc., 5c.-50c. Their fourth son. Allen M., born in The illustrated lecture that was-giv­ completed. C. T. "Wetherbee has done in town, of Miss Ella F. Hildreth, vice en in the M. E. church on last Sun­ some good work on the long hill and Indianapolis in 1853, grew up and president ot the Tadmuck club. inherited his father's business. He day evening by th© paslor. Rev. U. Albert LIttlefleld is working towards Bears, Elephants, Dogs, Horses, etc., 5c.-$1.00 married Mary E. Bruce,' retired from H. Layton, was largely attended. The the Harvard line. With so many roads the banking business, and removed to Tadmuck Club. subject at that time was the Passion lorn up traveling has been somewhat Skates, Sleds, Hockey Sticks, etc., 5c.-$3.75 Vermont and settled In Cavendish flf­ Play and the views -were unusually diflicult, bul the resulls are most grat­ The meeting for the Tadmuck club ifying. teen years ago. He became a farmer this week took the form of a lecture good. The subject on next Sunday and cultivates his grandfather's farm in the evening at the Congregational evening will be "The other wise man," Maria Steele, while running to catch in Ludlow. He served two terms In church. This lecture was by Dr. and all are cordially Invited to at­ a ride, fell and severely sprained her Books, Games, Post Card Albums, China, Box Paper, the Vermont legislature as a repre­ Snedden, state commissioner of edu­ tend. ankle. sentative of Cavendish. This vear, cation, on "Vocational training." Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Carmichael have Handerchiefs, and many other CHRISTMAS 1912, he was the candidate of" the There was a good attendance ot mem­ recently returned from a brite visit Roception. things will be found at the republican party for governor at the bers and guesls present. Frank H. spent with friends In Wilton, N. H. The town united in giving Mr. and .state election. There was no election Hill, superintendent of school, was The members of the M. E. church Mrs. Ralph Whitcomb a reception at by the people, as the law of Vermont present and introduced Dr. Snedden In choir have already begun rehearsals the lown hall Friday evening of lasl GREATEST CHRISTMAS STORE OF ALL requires a majority vote on all of­ well chosen words. Dr. Snedden prov­ on the special music that will be sung week. Lured to the hall on the plea flcers, but he was chosen governor by ed himself a close student of his sub­ at Christmas. St. Catherine's church of a rehearsal tor the coming fair and joint ballot by the legislature, making ject and held the close attention of choir also has the musical program urgent town business, the couple were the third governor of Vermont de­ his audience as he depicted this age tor Christmas well under way. The quite unprepared for what awaited Christmas Ribbon Candy, 10c. lb. scending from the old Fletcher home, of changing ctandards and ideals in Sunday school children in both them. They were met at the door by the Decatur place in Westford. the educational world, and the atti­ churches will soon commence re­ Mr. and Mrs. Albert LIttlefleld and Robert Fletcher, of Concord, had tude ot instructors and students hearsals for the Christmas tree ex­ Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Salmon, the other .another son Samuel, who settled In thereto. ercises, and it is needless to say that two selectmen and their wives, who Parker Village, where his son Wil­ Preceding the lecture. MLss Loker, the Sunday school membership will escorted them to one corner of the Every advantage in Shopping Early and the Morning liam, and grandson William, lived In the president, gave an excellent recog­ greatly Increase during the next few hall, which had been turned Into a We.stford. The Henry A. Hlldreth nition sketch of Ellen H. Richards weeks. bower of green and white for the oc­ Hours are the best. place, the house built by William, and her life work, whose natal day casion. The ushers were Ira Whit­ grandson of Samuel, 180 years ago, is December 3, on which date the lec­ The members of the A. R. Choate comb, Waldo Llvermore, Bertha Liv­ wa.s burned In the summer of 1912. ture took place. This recognition look hose company held their regular ermore and Mabel Wetherbee. meeting in Healy's hall on lasl Mon­ Samuel, son of Robert, married place In many of the schools and col­ After the reception Mr. Littlefield Margaret Hallston. Their flfth child leges on that day. Mrs. Richards' day night. Business of a routine or­ der was transacled, and the matter presented the couple with a gift of and youngest son. William, married early life in Dunstable, Westford and mone^ from the townspeople, about Mary Richardson, and lived where his Littleton makes her work In after life of gelling new outfits for the flremen was freely discussed. After the meet­ sixty dollars, to be used for dining- Ayer Variety Store father had. Ot their eight children, all the more real In this locality, and ing a social hour was enjoyed. room furnishings. The groom ex­ William, the eldest son. succeeded his her service to this club particularly. pressed his appreciation of the gift. Telephone Connection father and built the house burned, Is cherished when out of her busy Mlss Mary A. Dunn, teacher in the Then followed a piano duet by Mrs. 180 years old. He married Elizabeth life she came at two different times Sargent school has been absent from Frank -Dodge and Mlss Ethel Mead; Remington, of Rowley, previous to her death and gave ad­ duty a few days this week owing to vocal duet, Arthur and Mary Nelson; Of their eleven children. A-saph. the dresses relative to her work. the Illness of her mother. During her piano solo, Mrs. Salmon: remarks. youngest son. became a doctor, mar­ The next meeting, December 17. absence the school has been In charge Tliomas E, Wtiltaker, Jr, Rev. F. H. Vlets; piano duet, Mrs. Al­ ried Sally Green, of Chelsea, and will be a Christmas afternoon, with of Mrs. Braddon. of Lowell. bert LIttlefleld and daughter; reading, lived In Westford Center, In a house Mra David L. Grelg and Mrs. Perley Although the open season for deer Mrs. Oraves; solo, Arthur Nelson; re­ removed and still standing nearby. B. Wright aa hostesses. Further no­ Is a thing of the past this year, there marks. Rev. F. S. Rice; solo, Stephen GeneraT Electrical Contractor That was on the spot where the tice of the program will be given next Is still some good hunting for other D. Salmon; song, 'Earle Kathan. late J. Henry Read lived. A fam­ week. gamo to be found In this vicinity. A After the refreshments, which were SHIBLET, MASS. ily by the nam© of Richardson are young man of this village went out served In the upper hall, about seven­ living there now. He was a sur­ Abont Town. hunting recently and shot two rabbits ty-flve couple joined In a grand march geon In the revolutionary war, and Foxes are unusually plenty In the In less than an hour and only about led by the bride and groom, after Lamps, Shades and Fixtures removed to Cavendish, Vt., In 1786, Stony Brook valley, and are extensive­ half a mile from his house at that. which thero was dancing till one before Vermont was admitted to tho ly busy in the poultry business regard­ o'clock. It was a delightful occasion. Union, He was frequently a member less of high prices of eggs and their Forgo Vlltaico. The best of good feeling prevailed All Kinds of Electric Supplies of the legislature and was a Judge of environment. the county court and a member of Thanksgiving day was passed quiet­ and th© young couple must feel as­ the state council. He died In 1839, The open season of the West Chelms­ ly here this year. The snowstorm sured that they hold a high place In aged ninety-two years. ford Debating society will commence which lasted a.bout ail day delighted the esteem and affection of their Constmctlon Consultation on Tuesday evening, December 10, at the young people, who enjoyed sled­ townspeople. Specifications Isolated Mill PlantA His eldest daughtePi Sarah, mar­ Historical hall, when the following ding, snowballing and the like. b ried Salmon Dutton, jr., and was Bells and Gas Lighting Dynamo and 9Iotor Repairs grandmother of Mrs. Redfleld Proctor. question will be discussed: Resolved, Mr. and Mrs. William Burnett spent LUNENBUBO. His son Richard was a judge In the "That wo should have a sane down­ the holiday with their daughter, Mrs. Povrer Transmission Massachusetts supremo court from ward revision of the tariff," Fred' A. Ernest Longbottom, of East Lexing­ News Items. Snow, Anthony Anderson, aff.; James ton. 1848 to 1853. Another son, Horace, Peck, Frank Mooney, neg. The Fitchburg and Leominster became an eminent Baptist minister. A wedding of much Interest took electric road changed their running Six-room Cottage Wired Complete with Fixtures, ^35.00 His youngest son, Ryland Fletcher, Westford Branch Alliance of the place on Thanksgiving eve from the time on Monday, and for the remain­ born In 1799, was a farmer. The First Parish church will hold Its next home of Mr. and Mrs. Dupont, of der of tho winter, at least, will leave youngest child of the nine children, meeting on Thursday, December 12, Bradford street, -when their daughter. Lunenburg at six, 7.20 and nine ELECTRIC FLATIRONS, TOASTERS, COFFEE GRINDERS, MEAT ho was early In town omce as well as at West Somerville, at the home of Miss Lulcnda, became tho bride of o'clock In the morning and every GRINDERS and DENTAL MOTORS county, and In 185-4, he was elected Rev, and Mrs. Lyman B. Weeks. This William Orange at St. John's parish hour thereafter on the even hour un­ as Vermont's first republican Ileuten- Is a special Invitation, an all-day In­ house at North Chelmsford. The cere­ til ten In the evening. Returning, ant-governor with Gov. Stephen vitation and an all everybody Invita­ mony was performed by the pastor, will leave American house, Fitchburg, Royce, of Berkshire, as Vermont's tion. Rev. Edmund T. Schofield, and the at fifteen minutes past the hour, and TUNGSTEN LAMPS first republican governor. In 1866 At a meeting of the directors of the witnesses were John Cavanaugh and the upper common at ten minutes 16, 2b, 25 Watt 8«c «0 Watt SSc. and 1867, he was elected governor of Westford Board of Trade at the se­ Mr. Du'pont. The bride wore a blue past, arriving In Lunenburg Center 40 Watt 40c. 100 Watt SSc. Vermont. He niarrled Mary Ann lectmen's room on Tuesday evening. travelling suit and a white beaver hat. forty-flve minutes past the hour. The "May. It was voted to give a humorous en­ After the ceremony the happy cou'ple mail 'Will arrive at 9.45 In the morn­ Telephone 12-3 SHmUSY. Mrs, Murphy, of Fredonian street. dumb waiter," will be given. Th© Is very critically 111 and her advanced entertainment will be followc>d by a Found Dead, ag© makes her chances of recovery social hour. Ice cream and cake will Howard Pelletler, of Gardner, who doubtful. be on sale during the evening. New Treatment for Hemorrhoids run away from the Shirley Industrial The Children of Mary of St. An­ The Girls' Sewing Guild held a very Winter school for boya on Saturday. Novem­ thony's chur.oh, win receive commun­ pleasant meeting on Saturday after­ ber 23, was run over and killed by a ion In a body at the eight o'clock mass noon with Mrs. Clinton LK>vell at the train at Wejlesley on Monday. His on Sunday morning, and at the close home of Mrs. W. E. Barnard. Druggists in Ayer Are Selling and Eecommending body was found lying beside the of the vesper service, they will hold Millinery tracks of the Boston and Albany rail­ their annual business meeting, at Beginning with last Sunday, the road on Monday afternoon. The boy which time a reception will be ten­ services at the First Parish • church 'ENGLISH HEMORRHOID TREATMENT lived with his father at 14 Jackson dered to new members. will bo discontinued until spring. street, Gardner, until last summer, The Shakespeare club held Its reg­ Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. feolton and when he was committed to the In­ sons. Stanwood and GeolTrey, return­ Why? It is because these druggists The "ENGLISH HEMORRHOID dustrial school at Shirley on a charge ular meeting on Tuesday afternoon know exactly what they are selling. with Mrs. Edwin H. Conant Twelve ed to Brookllne on Sunday after TREATMENT" Is fully described In a of stubbornness after a hearing In the spending several days at their sum­ The prescription for this treatment booklet, which can be obtained at Gardner police court. 'Last week word of the members were present. The mer home on Center road. and the complete and specific Instruc­ was received at his home In Gardner teacher, Mrs. Andrew H. Pratt, was Willlam Brown's or Oeo. H. Hill's, present apd directed the study of The football game scheduled for tions for use are with each and every that he had made his escape from the box. Ayer, or by writing direct to the Eng­ Institution, but nothing further was "Macbeth." Saturday afternoon between the small lish Pharmacal Laboratories, Inc., heard of him until Monday. boys of the Center and 'Village, failed The treatment Is the best that has 1631 Broadway, New York. The Altrurian club will hold their to materialize on account of the fail­ meetings commencing at 2.30 Instead ever come to their attention and If you are a sufferer frbm this dis­ The body was clothed In the uni­ of at three o'clock during the short ure of the Vlllage boys to show up. therefore they distinctly recommend It form of the Industrial school and was days of DecQpiber, January and Feb­ The teams seem to be even now, as to their patrons. Ask your druggist! tressing malady It will be greatly to marked "Ptelletler N«. 4," which ruary, the Center boys failed to show up for Ask your physician! your Interest to call on your nearest meant, that he was an Inmate of Cot­ the Thanksgiving day game. druggist and get this Treatment. tage No. 4, at the Institution. An of­ The'Ladles' Aid society of the Unl­ ficial from the school went to Welles­ versallst church win hold a supper Mlss Rae S. Carpenter returned to ley on Tuesday and Identifled the and sale In their vestry on Wednes­ Boston university on Monday after body. spending a few days with her par­ day, December 11. Supper will be ents, Mr. and Mrs. LaForrest J. Car­ The boy's father moved from Gard­ served at 6.30 o'clock. The sale opens penter, at North Shirley. ner to Holyoke about three months at three, o'clock In the afternoon with ago, and he was notlfled of the find­ a large variety of attractive and use­ Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Graves, of Box­ ing of the remains by Chief of Police ful articles, which will be placed on borough, and Mr. and Mrs. George E. Shay, of Gardner. the following six tables: Apron, chil­ Taylor, of Lunenburg, were guests of dren's, mystery, fancy, candy and bag. Mr. and Mrs. Norman R. Graves on As the holiday season Is near at hand, Tuesday. Club Pluy. selections of suitable presents can be .Owing to the approaching holiday obtained from some of these tables at Mrs. Ardle A. Adams spent a few season the Altrurian club play, "Mr. prices less than they could be pur­ days this week with relatives In Lu­ Bob," will not be staged until Fri­ chased elsewhere. The entertainment nenburg. day evening, January 3. This comedy win be given At eight o'clock. Xo ad­ Mrs. Ruth A. Graves Is making a will then be presented with all Its mission will be charged and everyone two-weeks' visit at the home of her original features and Intricate amus­ Is cordially Invited. son, Norman R. Graves. ing Incidents, Its production will be entirely under the direction of Mrs. Old Shirley chapter, D. A. R., met Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dow, of' Towns- Charles R. White, and will be replete end; Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, of Leom­ Ettiel K. Bruce on Monday evening with Mrs. Marv with wide-awake sketches of a laugh- Harlow. The rain made the attend­ inster; Mr. and Mrs. Bonney, of Shir­ provoking character. The following ance very small, but a very Interesting ley; Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Thompson MILLINER Is tho cast of characters: meeting was the verdict of those who and family, of North Shirley, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Phelps' Block AYEaB, 5IASS. Philip Royson ...Earl C. Merriman attended. Petitions are being circu­ Farrar on Thanksgiving day. Robert Brown Walter Knowles lated by different patriotic societies Jenkins G. Stanley -Wells asking congress to make an appropri­ Mr. and Mrs. William A. L. Rebecca Luke Mrs. Abble J. Wells ation to buy the home of President Crockett and daughter Ruby, spent Katherlne Rogers. . .Mlss G. L. Conant Jefferson. Mrs. Allen brought one for Thanksgiving at the home of John Marlon Br.yant Mlss M. S. Hastings signatures and It Is hoped that all will Gould In Lunenburg. AYER Patty • ..Miss Bertha L. Weeks avail themselves of the privilege of m signing It Mrs. Maude Page gave Miss Ruth M. Graves, of Fitchburg FRUIT STORE Presented With Books, piano selections and Mrs. Helen Mc­ State Normal school, started teach­ Coy read "The perfect tribute." Re­ ing this week at the Day street school At the session of the Congregatlonai freshments were served by the hoste.ss. In Fitchburg. She will come home Mead's Block, Ayer Sunday school on last Sunday, pupils The January meeting will be' witb Mrs. now for the week-ends only. Instead who have attended the church service Cynthia Lynch. of every night as formerly. on Sunday mornings from March 17 A party of young people tendered to June 30, sLxteen Sundays, and ob­ An E.Tcellent Assortment of tained seventy-five percent In attend­ A regular meeting of the Ladies' Howa:rd M. Longley a surprise party ance, were presented with books by Circle will be held at the home df on last week Friday evening, the oc­ A "•wanii" breakfast—the kind that sends Elmer H. Allen, superintendent of the Mrs. Nellie Holbrook on Wednesday casion being his twenty-flrst birthday, Sunday school. The following Is a afternoon, December 11, at three A very pleasant evening was spent you out ready braced for a good day's work— list of those who. received books: o'clock. with games and music. Refreshments should be eaten in "a warm room. Gladys Eisner, Albert Dearden, Law­ Ralph I. Evans, son of Mr. and of ice cream and cake were served io,ooo rence Ward, Chester Hooper, Gladys Mrs. John Evans, of Shlrle.v, and Elsie Those who attended .were Ruth M You lose half the good of the meal if you are shiv- Annls, Esther Harris, Alice Horton, May Holden, daughter of Mrs. Homer Graves, Earl Graves, Elsie Ikl. Hold­ enng in discomfort while you eat it. Ccira James, Gladys Phelps, Sarah P. Holden, were united in marriage at en,, Ralph I. Evans, Ralph Graves, Stevenson, Jessie Love, Abbott Brons­ the Baptist church parsonage, Ayer, Horace Harris, Margaret Evans, A Perfection Smokeless Oil Heater makes breakfest CHRISTMAS don, Leonard Hooper, Lester James, Rev. J. w. Thomas officiating, Wednes­ Thomas H. Evans, Mildred Evans, a cosy meal for the whole femily. Linton AVard, Stanley Wells, Russell day. Tho bride was attended by her Edna Holden, Marlon L. Holden, AND Miner and Leslie Wells. sister, Miss Ora Ella Holden, and Margaret Little, Mr. and Mrs. Car­ No smoke or smell with a Perfection. Easily cleaned. Easily Commmenclng on Sunday, Decem­ John E. Adams was best man. The roll Little, Rae S. Carpenter, Charles moved from room to room. An ornament anywhere; a lazury in ber 15, for a limited period, Mrs. Coll- bride wore a travelling suit ot navy Little, Ernest Bohanon, Pauline and the bedroom; a necessity in the Bewing-rpom or the bathroom. yer's class will take charge of the blue serge with black beaver hat and Priscilla Sweetser. Dealere eeerywheret or write for deteriptiae dreular. NEW YEARS' opening and closing exercises of the white plume. Immediately following the ceremony they left for a brief FOILS .\ FOUL PLOT. Sunday school. When a shameful plot exists between STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK The following committee has also honeymoon to be spent in Boston. liver and bowels to cause distress by been appointed by the school to take They will return home the flrst of the refusing to act. take Dr. King's New POSTCARDS charge of the Christmas exercises: week and will make their home for Life Pills, ahd end such abuse of your aoBeia NwYoik Mrs. Wilson, Mlss Howe, Mlss Park, a time at the home of the bride. system. They gently •compel right ac­ Mrs. Wright, John G. Conant, Rev. tion of stomach, liver and bowels, and Mrs. Leslie Mossman, with daughter restore your health and all good feel- ONE CENT EACH A- A. Bronsdon and Elmer H. Allen, Rachel, of Great Barrlngton, Is at the Ings. 2oc. at William Brown's, Ayer. superintendent of the Sunday school. home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. lOc. Dozen 7SC. 100 Edwin Conant. New Advertisements. The Celebrated Electric All mail orders will receive Accident, Miss Marlon Robbins, employed for prompt attention if accompa­ Mrs. Allen A. Bronsdon met with a some time in the offlce of the C. A. NOTICE TO TR.'VPPERS nied by return postage. very painful accident on last Satur­ Edgarton Mfg. Company, has resign­ day morning while visiting at the ed her position, to take effect on Fri­ I buy all kinds of Raw Furs ex­ Regina Vacuum Cleaner home of Mr. Bronsdon's sister, who day, December 6. cept Squirrels at highest market resides in Wlnchendon, and where prices. Send by express and receive The residence of Charles A. Adams, check by return mall. Geo. Poullus & Co. the family had spent Thanksgiving, 1796 Beacon street, Brookllne, was the and under the circumstances attend­ scene on Saturday afternoon, Novem­ H. A. GOODRICH Ayer, Mass. ing the accident she -was fortunate In ber 30, of a reception to his parents, 53 Highland Ave. Fitchburg, Mass. $35.00 escaping more serious Injury. It ap­ Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adams, of Shir­ pears that Mrs. Bronsdon was de­ ley, on the sixtieth anniversary "of scending the stairway to the lower their wedding. Mr. Adams married floor of the home about 6.15 In the Lucy Ann Gibson at Lunenburg on morning with a lighted lamp in her November 30, 1852, Rev. Joel Bing­ Old Orchards ftenoTated left hand, and in some unexplainable ham performing the ceremony. They Orders taken for Winter Pruning. manner, missed one of the treads, subsequently moved to Shirley and resided here most of the time since. Agent for Frost Insectlde Co.'s Spray­ which resulted In throwing her head ing Apparatus and Supplies. Address CHAS. E. PERRIN Write to Otliers foremost down the stairway and land­ They have three daughters and two ing with her head full up against a sons—^Mlss Mary E., who lives at K. K. PRIEST, mop board, cutting a gash five Inches home: Miss Florence L., teacher of 3ml 1« Littleton, Mass. Plumbing and Heating ON long. Fortunately the light from the English at Mt. Holyoke college; Mrs. lamp went out. Had it not, it would Nellie A. Wing, of Boston; Edward G., SUFFOLK SAVINGS BANK be difficult to predict the possible of Boston, and Charles A., of Brook­ llne. Mr. Adams Is eighty-three years For Seamen and Others, West Street Ayer, Mass. consc-fiu ences. of age and Mrs. Adams Is slightly his RightStationery A physician was immediately, called senior. Boston and four stitches were taken tb close the wound. Happily the wound is Several members of Mary A. Llver­ directly on top near the crown of the As required by Section 39, Chapter more Rebekah lodge attended' the 590, Acts of 1908, Revised Laws of head where no marks of the accident celebration of the twenty-flfth anni­ When you write to others will be visible when the wound Is Massachusetts, this Bank gives notice versary of Vesta Rebekah lodge of that the following depositor has not heale• ..,'. , ,;^^ were also served. "^.V*'^^''®'''.'"" «^'^® a lecture on RaKes, 1 TMder,' S.Knlfe Grinders. 1 give a donble quantity of light and it is a soft, white radiance like •Church work In China." Illustrated Bollpte Com Planter, S Disc and , 2 Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Pomfret and by stereoptlcon slides. In Trinity ehap- Spring Tooth Harrows, Plows,' Culti­ "boitled sunlight," easier on the eyes than any'other light BtoBgBggtfgpro A wacuapar:'-. family, of Waverley, and Mr. and Mrs. cl on Saturday evening, December 14.. vators, Grindstones, ^^tone Boats, Etc., John Pomfret, of Hudson, wer© en- Democrat.' Concord. .Express and Farm liaiiy people -mil wonder how and,why the STTtoEAM Lamps .The O^lB'-Sewlng OuIId will hold a. Wagons. All klYxdS of HArhess. 1 set . tertalned On last Saturday and Sunday Chrlstma* sale of candy and. fancy of Team Harness.. Robes, blankets and are BO much superior. at the home of their parents. Mr. and articles IirnHo-town hall on SatuWay. 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It"' ONE DOLUAR AND FIFTr CENTS meet until this week Tuesday after­ Mrs. George L. Smith. The good upon their aunt, Mrs. A. P. Blood, In noon. There was a very pleasant things were discussed with credit and Haverhill, on Tuesday, flnding her In PER 'JOEAB IN ADVANCE gathering then at the home of Mrs. a very pleasant day spent by all. better health than upon a former visit. An Adrertlseiments Appeer In All the A O. Lewis. The ladles were nearly Mrs. Wlllard Smith and daughter Ten Papers 'we Publish all present and the usual order of Doris spent the week-end with rela­ D. M. Shepley, of Sheldon, Vt., who procedure was followed. Interesting tives In Lowell, returning Tuesday, has been camping out In North Con­ "'TIS to the Pen and Press we raortaJs and Instructive readings and discus­ John H. Robbins leaves for Pasa­ way, N, H., arrived In town on Thurs­ sion of the postal savings bank was dena, Cal., on Saturday, December 7, day, remaining at the home of his All we believe and almost all wo taken up. One member, Mrs. Rork, father, J. T. Shepley, during the re­ know." going by way of San Francisco and read a personal letter she had receiv­ joining Mrs. Robbins at Pasadena. mainder of the week. Saturday, December 7, 1912. ed on the subject, which gave In­ She left Groton flve weeks ago. They Coming to Squannacook hall on formation not before understood by will make their headquarters at Hotel December 17, the Woodland girls, flve many of the members. At the next Maryland, as heretofore. attractions In one. OBOTON. meeting parcels post will be consid­ ered. The customary appetizing re­ The Groton Improvement society On Thursday, notice was received News Items. freshments were served and the club win meet Monday December 9, at the by the Tarbell school teachers that l«roy Converse Is assisting at song closed the meeting. home of Mlss Nellie M. Richards at the school board has made arrange­ Hodgman's market. 3.30 p. m. ments for a new school signal. " 'ITie The 'William F. 'Wharton family whistle, twenty-two, will be sounded Among the successful deer hunters closed their house this week and are The Store of Practical whose name did not get into the pa­ Clil)plnK. at seven In the morning for the morn­ pers during the open week was How­ spending the winter at their Boston The Boston Globe of December 1, ing session and at eleven o'clock for ard L. GUson. He shot hU on Friday home. ' devotes a page to an article on "Sim­ the afternoon. It Is probable that The class of 1913 of the Groton high mons college graduates doing world's the Vose whistle will be used for this evening. November 22, by moonlight, school will hold a dance In town hall village, though word to that effect has a flne, fat deer that furnished tooth­ on Friday evening, December 20. work," and gives pictures of sixteen of Christmas Gifts some roasts and steaks. Music will be furnished by Robbins' or­ these "making good" graduates. In not been received. Mlss NelUe Bywater and Mlss Helen chestra. this group Is the picture of Mlss Nellie There was a quite full attendance Moore are extra 'hands working at At the meeting of E. S. Clark 'W. M. Sargent, dietitian, and in com­ at the L. A S. meeting with Mrs. G. Moore's store Company, where they R. C. on Tuesday afternoon. It was ments on her work, the writer speaks H. Blxby on Thursday. The enter­ are getting ready for their Christmas voted to endorse the name of Mrs. of Mlss Sargent as most efficiently tainment consisted of reading by Mrs. Nina B. Ivovejoy, department I. I. of­ happy In her profession. 'When she Spaulding and a very entertaining sale. was dietitian of the Elastern Maine Christmas monologue by Mrs. Trow­ Having a good opportunity to rent flcer, as candidate for the office of de­ Timely Suggestions for all members of the family: partment junior vice-president. At Central hospital, Bangor, Mlss Sar­ bridge. The last meeting of the year their house at Arlington Heights. Mr. this same meeting on Tuesday after­ gent, besides tier busy hospital work, win be a business meeting at the hall and Mrs. Clarence B. Ebert have done noon, Mrs. Cyrus Roberts was initia­ lectured before several plubs and as- on Friday afternoon, December 13. XMAS JEWELRY- so, and will make their home with her ted as member of E. S. Clark W. R. C. soclatlona Her call to a still larger As curiosity has been expressed parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Gerrish. Mrs. Arthur W. Shattuck Is ex­ and more responsible position In New about the stanza mentioned In last of Powder House road for the pres­ pecting to hear soon of the return York city was recently given In this week's report and omitted—probably XMAS HANDKERCHIEFS ent. Later they may build. Their home from the Memorial hospital, column. As she Is a former Groton from lack of space—we repeat It: household goods arrived in town on "Worcester, of her young niece. Mar­ girl, the people here are naturally In­ XMAS NECKWEAR Monday. We . are the Indian children and our jorie Benedict. She Is one of the terested In her successful career. - home Is In the West. Most all of our young people who twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Another name and picture In this But we are here tijnlght fo be your XMAS SWEATERS are away, either at school or teach­ •W. Benedict, of Harvard. This little Boston Globe group of Simmons very humble guests, ing, or In other working positions, girl, ten years old, was taken very graduates. Is that of Mlss Florence G. Wc come to view our ancient flelds, XMAS GLOVES were at their different homes for the suddenly and critically HI with ap­ FInley, the daughter 9f a former Gro­ and take a timid look Thanksgiving recess. ton girl of Chlcopee row, ' In. speak­ At the mountain of Wachusett, and pendicitis one morning about two your dashing Squannacook, XMAS VEILS Edwin M. Sampson, going by way weeks ago, and was hurried as soon ing of her, the article says: • We would have you all remember that of New York, returned to his work at as possible to undergo operation, "In the library of the engineering our fathers owned this dale. Pittsburgh, Pa., on last Sunday after­ which was successfully performed at department of Tech, a light-haired But they were forced to leave It and XMAS UNDERWEAR noon. the 'Worcester hospital. slip of a girl holds sway. This librari­ their cries could not avail. an Is Florence G. FInley,. who began We are their helpless children and our XMAS HOSIERY On last Saturday a deer visited Mr. At the town meeting on Tuesday Sheedy's garden on Powder House her career In Walpole. From this po­ home Is In the West. evening, adjourned from two weeks sition as children's librarian, she went But we are glad tonight to be your road and got entangled in the wire previous. It was voted to repair the to the chemical library at Tech. Dur­ very welcome guests. XMAS DRESS PATTERNS netting fence. He extricated himself, Red bridge at a cost of $150. ing the four years of her stay In tho however, and trotted off as grraoefuUy Rev. P. H. Cressey, of the First midst of bromide-sulphur literature Indignation Aroused. XMAS SHIRTS and fearlessly as possibly, -acting as Parish Unitarian, and Hubert A. her department became a, model of Its A case of unusual brutality caused if he knew that the open season was Wright, of the Baptist church, will kind. Last year she was promoted to trouble and indignation here on Wed­ XMAS WAISTS over. exchange pulpits on Sunday morning. her present position and Is a source of nesday. The facts, as reported, aro as The Ladles' Benevolent society of Mrs, Nettle "Willoughby spent wonder to all Tech men because she follows: Mr. Davis, a horse dealer XMAS POCKET BOOKS the Congregational church will not Thanksgiving week wit'h her daugh­ Is so much more than a librarian. She of Shirley, going through here to hold the usual monthly supper and ter, Mrs. P. J. Benedict, and family. Is a living catalogue of musty-learned Lowell with a number of horses Just XMAS BAGS entertainment this month. The next She has been the nurse caring for books." purchased, had reached a point near one will be held on the evening of the Mrs. 'Walter "Valentine at Northboro, Mlss FInley Is the daughter of Wil­ the Will Balcom house bn the Groton. second Thursday Jn January. and after the death of her patient, liam and Marietta Raddin FInley, of road when one of the horses appar XMAS NOTE PAPER E. S. Clark post will meet on took the following week for a vaca­ Bradford, and a niece of Joseph B. ently became balky. After a mercl Thursday afternoon at three o'clock tion. Mrs. "Willoughby has returned Raddin, of this town. less clubbing the animal fell, and be XMAS BLANKETS for the election of offlcers. to Northboro to stay with the family Ing unable to rise, was left by her Groton grange holds It Christmas of the late Mrs. Valentine through the Opening Lecture, brutal owner. Help was summoned, XMAS LINENS festival in town hall on the evening winter. presumably by Mr. Northrup, who The Luther Blood free lecture witnessed the affair, and the combin­ of December 17. C. A. Shaw will lead the Guild meet­ course for the season opened on Fri­ ed efforts of several men with a pul­ XMAS TOILET ARTICLES Mrs. Maude Trayne's colt which ing at tho Unitarian church on Sun­ day evening of last week with a good ley were needed to rescue the horse. she has been driving with its mother, day evening at seven o'clook. He house. Frank Lawrence Blood, esq., Chief Rlley notified the Lowell po­ XMAS RUGS making a noticeable span, was killed win speak on "Insect life." presided, and gave' a sketch of the lice, asking that the man be taken on' Monday In a peculiar way. The Mrs. "WllUam B. "Warren Intends to history of the lecture course. Its foun­ Into custody upon his arrival In that XMAS RIBBONS colt had been frisking about on the close her house about the middle of dation and subsequent management, city. To date of writing nothing fur lawn, when suddenly dashing Into the this month and will be with Mr. and its available Income, and caused a ther has boon learned. It Is under­ XMAS APRONS barn. It struck Its head against the Mrs. Benjamin P. "Williams, of West picture of Luther Blood, the founder, stood that Mr. Blood Is stabling the too low door-way. The force of the Somerville for the winter. to be thrown before the audience. horse. blow broke Us neck. It was valued The lecturer, Arthur, K. Peck, has XMAS KIMONAS at $250. At the meeting of Groton grange on spoken previously In this lecture Tuesday evening, the following of­ course, and Is always Interesting, nev­ Semi-annnal Sale. The Misses Marsh, of Brookllne, ficers for the ensuing year was XMAS BELTS spent Thanksgiving here with their er more so than last week when he Tho semi-annual sale of the L. A. chosen: Frank Patterson, m.: Elmer told of quaint and picturesque fea­ society will be hold on Wednesday sister, Mrs. Charles Lawrence. One Sawyer, o.: Mrs. Blanche Brown, 1.: XMAS COLLARS, LACE, ETC. of them remains for a longer visit. tures of Holland life, which were and Thursday of next week. The Wellington Keirstead, stew.: Clarence made bright and graphic by stere­ apron table will be In charge of Mrs. Born on Saturday, November 30, a Anderson, asst. stew.; Fred L.ancey, optlcon Illustrations. The lecture was Strand and Mrs. G. H. Blxby. Mrs. son to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hueb­ chap.: Myron Swallow, treas.: Mlss thoroughly enjoyed. The Luther Charles Blxby and Mrs. C. L. Roy will ner, jr. Lois Wright, sec; William Anderson, Blood free lecture course Is very pop- preside at the candy table. Dolls and Do your Shopping Early. Mlss Elsie A. Bailey and Horace g. k.; Mlss Edith Messenger, Ceres; nlar and looked forward to with toys will be sold by Mrs. Clifford Blx­ Buckingham were married In Ayer on Mlss Eva Blodgett, Pomona; Mlss pleasant anticipations. by and Mrs. E. K. Harrington. Fancy Buy our Christmas Gifts early in the month, early "Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock Hattle Messenger, Flora; Mrs. Ruth and useful articles may be procured by Rev. J. "W. Thomas, pastor of the Anderson, I. a. s.: Miss Helen Bar­ Acknowledgement- of Mrs. A. L. Harrington and Mrs. L. in the day. Baptist church In that town. The rows, pianist; Mrs. Jane Clark, ex. Through the medium of this paper E. Williams, while good things to sat­ bride Is a well-known young lady, com. 3 yrs. the committee of the James Bywater isfy one's hunger may be found at the Early shopping assures easier, better and more satis­ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bailey, The E. S. Clark W. R. C, elected beneflt fund Is pleased to acknowl­ food table of Mrs. Jarvis and Mrs. of this town. Mlss Bailey was a grad­ the following offlcers for the ensuing edge all contributions to this worthy George Adams. The "grab" will oc­ factory selections. uate of Groton high school, class of year at the meeting on Tuesday after­ cupy Its usual Important place with cause. Below aro two letters which Mrs. Briggs In charge, assisted by 1907, Is also a charter member of the noon: Mrs. Hannah Whitehlll, pres.; 3peak for themselves: Interesting Service. by them this season, to the extent of Mlddlsex lodge of Rebekahs. and a Mrs, Edith Benedict, s. v.; Mlss Eliz­ Misses Lillian Harrington and Sylvia fifty* dollars. This Is an excellent member of Groton grange: also, of Groton, Mass.. Dec.2, 1912. Lawrence. The sunset vesper service at the abeth Gibson, j. v.; Mrs. Effle Har­ Fred H. Torrey. Treasurer. Unitarian' church on last Sunday to showing on account of the scarcity of the Baptist church, of this town. Mr. rington, treas.; Mrs. Marcia Park­ On 'Wednesday evening, at eight fur-bearing animals. Buckingham Is from Forge Village Dear Sir: Enclosed please find my o'clock, an entertainment" will be giv­ Install the electric lights was an oc­ hurst, chap.: Mrs. Alice Gilson, con.; check for $10.00 payable to your order casion long to be remembered. The and Is employed by the Boynton Bak­ Mrs. Mary Messenger, g. The con­ as Treasurer of the James Bywater en in charge of Mrs. Spaulding and Grange. ing Company here. After a short ductor and guard are to chose as­ Beneflt fund, being my contribution to Mrs. Trowbridge. This will consist day was perfect and as the evening wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Bucking­ sistants. The president will appoint the fund. Your committee Is an ex­ of readings, instrumental and vocal shadows fell, the church was filled Shirley grange held a well-attended ham will occupy the Baptist parson­ the secretary and color bearers. Del­ cellent one. And I sincerely hope your music, and a one-act comedietta. with the congregation that assembled. and enthusiastic meeting on Tuesday age, which they have rented. efforts will bs crowned with abundant Tickets will be on sale at the door. Special music had been prepared—an evening. The principal business of egates chosen to attend the conven­ success. As the cause is a worthy one. anthem by the choir, under the direc­ The senior class of the Groton high tion at Boston are Mrs. Alice Gilson and should commend Itself to every On Thursday evening, the tables In the meeting was the election of of­ and Mrs. Emma Collier; alternates. the lower hall will be spread with an tion ot Mrs. M. K. Priest, and two ficers for 1913. The following are school holds a dance in town hall on person in town. Yours truly. selections by the ladles' quartet de­ the newly-elected officers: Georgo H. the evening of December 20. Music Mrs. Grace Gibson and Mrs. Edith ALLEN E. WOODS. array of viands to tempt the appetite. lightfully rendered. F. B. Priest gave by Robbins' orchestra, of Pepperell Benedict. It was voted to hold their The supper will be in charge of Mrs. Farmer, m.; Harry N. Brown, o.; meetings hereafter, beginning on De­ The following letter was received C. L. Roy, assisted by Mrs. A. L. Har­ an Interesting sketch of the flrst Mrs. Bessie Buxton, lec; Willlam J. H. Robbins, going for his usual cember 17, In Odd Fellows' hall. The from Willlam Brown, druggist, Ayer: rington, Mrs. G. H. Blxby, Mrs. E. K. meeilng-houses of the society, and of Thompson, stew.; Thomas H, Evans, winter stay, leaves this Saturday for moving of the grange has made ne­ Dee. 2. 1912. Harrington, Mrs George Adams and the primitive conditions for worship asst. stew.; Mrs. Eva Holden, chap.; Pasadena, Cal., and joins his wife at cessary the moving of the W. R. C. Mr. Fred H. Torrey. Groton, Mass. Mrs. Spaulding. Everybody Is cardlal- that then prevailed. The vesper ad­ Edward Farnsworth, trea.s.; Mlss •'The Maryland." where she has been Dear Sir: My attention was called ly invited. dress was given by Rev. O. J. Falr­ Margaret Evans, sec; Earl Graves, g, for the past two or three weeks. Fred O. Porter returned home from to your notice In the paper regarding fleld, the house being by this time In k.; Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. Ceres; By invitation of Dr. Peabody, a Charlesgate hospital, Boston, on Wed­ testimonial to be given to Mr. Bywater. darkness, except for the single candle Mrs. Ida Evans, Pomona; Mrs. Julia number of the older Groton high nesday afternoon. who has been sick for a long time. I LITTLETON. by which he read. During his dis­ Holden, Flora; Mlss Ora E. Holden, school boys enjoy the privilege ot ex­ The printer left out the names of would like to help a little so take course ho referred to the lights used 1. a. s.; Arthur G. Dunn, ox. com. 3 pleasure In handing you small check. News Items. by the Puritans, and at the proper ercising In the flne new Groton School Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Raddin in I hope that the committee that has yrs. gymnasium. They go over every Fri­ the account of the Thanksgiving din­ taken up this most worthy work will Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Howard wero time, Franklin Hall and Norman Bon­ No literary program was given on dav after school hours. At present ner at J. B. Raddin's last week, and hare good success. Yours very truly, very happy In the reunion of their neli, dressed as Puritans, came in account of the limited time, but at they are practising basketball under put their three children in the wrong WILLI.VM BROWX. children and grandchildren, eleven In bearing old-fashioned tin lanterns and tho closo of the meeting, much satis­ placed them either side of the pulpit. the direction of Prof. Jacomb, physi­ place. Don't fall to send in your sub­ all, on Thanksgiving day. faction was felt at tho results of the cal instructor at Groton School. Close behind them were two Furltan election. Mr.». Le Favour, who has beon ill scriptions to this worthy cause as soon The Backlog entertainment slated maids In the white c^ps, capes and The Brown Loaf club met on "Vfed- for some time at the home of her as convenient. Prank H. Torrey. for December 12, has been postponed costume of the time, Mlss Katherlne Mr. and Mrs. Ardle A. Adams will nesday afternoon with Mrs. H. H. son-in-law, Roy Cunningham, of to give place to the Woman's club Proctor and Mlss Margaret Brown, go as delegates from Shirley grange Gay. Sixteen members were there to Main streot. left some days ago for "West Groton. drama. bearing candles in brass holders. to the meeting of the Massachusetts enjoy the gathering. Miss Gay, from her own home, accompanied by her Mr. and Mrj. Fred Wheeler of West­ At the annual meeting of tho grange Those were placed In front of tho pul­ state grange In Springfleld, on De­ Peabody, a sister of Deacon Gay, .and nurse. moreland, N. H,, spent Thanksgiving on Wednesday evening, the following pit and seemed to Intensify the dark­ cember 10, 11 and 12. their new neighbor. Miss Loverlng, Mr. and Mrs. H. Parker of Dun­ with their daughter, Mrs, C. L. Roy. offlcers wore chosen for the new year: ness gathered In the corners. who lives on the Graham place, were At the noxt mooting of tho grange, stable and Miss Low were Thanks­ Miss Turbeflold of Townsend was Charles A. Kimball, m,: Clarence Soon In the address, the later im­ also present. There was the usual giving guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Brown, o.; Mrs. Lura "Wright, lec; Tuesday evening, December 17, the busv work of making, mending or also entertained at the home of her provements In lighting were mention­ first and second degrees will be con­ Woods. Mlss Pitt and her nephew niece. Mrs. Matthew Robinson. Mlss Josephine Foley, Flora: Miss El­ ed and the electricity was pulsing In fancv work while the social chat Edwin from Wollaston, also Thanks­ len McQuarrle, Pomona: Mlss Ger­ ferred on a class of candidates. At went on. Then the usual tempting re­ Mr. and Mrs, A. W, Lamb ontertain­ the wires at Littleton. "Press the this meeting tho reports of the dele­ giving guosts, remained until Satur­ trude McLellan, Ceres: Ivo Russell, button," said the speaker, "and the freshments followed at the closing of day evening. od Mr. Lamb's fathor and brother over stew.: Frod Reed, as.st. stew.: Mrs. gates to the state grange, Mr, and the enjoyable afternoon. the holiday. light appears," and the light was Mrs. A. A. Adams, will be given. Mrs. C. Z. Southard has had open­ R. T. Barrows, 1. a, s.; Richard turned on. Tho light, the symbol of Mlss Nichols, whoso parents are liv­ ed up this fall an old fireplace in Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Blood and little Dodge, g. k.: Mlss A. W. Smith, sec; God's love to the world. Then all ing in Miss Mary E. Parker's house, "Dlxhouse." her ance.stral home. It daughters. Ruth and Helen, spont Edward Bigelow, treas.: Rov. H. L. joined In singing the hymn to light DUNSTABLE, which they have rented on Court had been closed for many years, but Thanksgiving in Fitchburg with Mrs. Packard, chap.; Richari T. Barrows, and truth, "All hall to the light." Af­ Blood's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Lamb. member ot executive committee. .street. Is a new pupil entering the now. unchanged In every particular, ter the service many of the congrega­ Ne%v9 Items. sophomore class at the high school. it Is in daily use sending out its Mr, and Mrs. F. E. Harrington with Twelve Littleton grangers attended tion inspected the lights in tho rost She comes from the Everett high. cheerful glow and warmth, just as it their daughter Evadne and sons. Web­ tho Pomona at Ayer on Thursday and of the building and all were well On FYlday evening. Novemlur 29, did near 150 years ago. ster and Homer, were entertained at Mlss Jennie Menut's Sunday .-mphony, and attends both every Oliver Hallett has entered the em­ The meeting of the Backlog club trations, giving many suggestions for pices of the Town Improvement as­ and brother Rufus lived In the Dea­ Friday evening amd afternoon. ploy of Blxby-Webber Co. on next Thursday evening will be Il­ future thought. The mind Is one su­ sociation. The subject of the lecture con Llvermore place now owned and luminated by tho Newtown lights. was "The old Frigate Constitution," Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gilson spent The little cottage among tho pines perior power. As a man thinketh, so occupied by J. L. Gilson. on the Groton road seems to be but a Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Barker will he Is. A rising vote of thanks was given by Rev. Morrison, ot Nashua, Thanksgiving at the home of their spend a few weeks In Florida. Mlss Carrie A. Floyd, daughter of brother, Willlam J. Gilson, In West re.80 George B. Turner & Son, who did' tor Christmas presents. gate of Winchester and two nephews, It, Is alleged broke Into E. O. Proc­ Bertrand H. Hopkins, such a largo Christmas business last Rev. J. W. Thomas attended a Albe L. Annls ot Shirley and Lyndon tor's garage on the night of Novem­ Herbert B. Priest, year, are this year better than over meeting ot the Wachusett Association W. Annls ot 50 Judsonstrect. Maldon, ber 6. The owner Is John W. JFIx, . Frank S. Bulkeley, prepared to meet the wants ot their of Baptist ministers at Fitchburg on Funeral services were held Friday of Lakewood, Ohio. The machine Trustccfs. host ot patrons. Do your "Christmas Monday. morning at ten with Interment at was stolen" In Clevel|ind, Ohio, on July shopping early. W. E. Henderson, day operator at Nashua. 9, and the owner could find no clew: St. Andrew's N'otes. , Edward H; Bliss, the local real es­ the railroad station, has resigned, and to the missing property until tho dis­ St Andrew's Guild meets on Tiies-' tate dealer, has sold four farms during F. M. Maaon has taken his placo. J. Completed. closures-were made following the day attemoon at two o'clock at tho mm the month of November In Groton, F, MoDcvltt, ,who has been employed The work ot building tho new ce­ prisoher's arrest. The automobile has pariah room. An Interesting enter­ Harvard, Pepperell and Townsend, at as billing clerk, loft Monday night fpr ment culvert on the Stony Brook di­ been sent back to Its owner It haa tainment Is being planned tor the a total price of |28,260. Washington, D. C„ where he has ac- vision jost.belo'W Flanagan's crossing also became known that Gaskell sign­ Christmas sale on the seventeenth.

^>^^..--yji .^:.^,..:-.-'.''^r,^-. .-^^...'^^^^xiM-: .•.^^-•%>-\^•^^^,-.^.^•l•^^:^.•^^:.v".•.^ a'Ci'A •:i'i.''-j.v,".'t#''»[.v-..'s. .w*'"''i.'"^5""i)»j-ivi:.i^;: _V _V'Bars in the 40th Massachusetts Stickney spent the day In Boston. Mr. events, and "Current events," was the Volunteers. and Mrs. Charles Morgan are spend Market subject scheduled for the afterndon. Especially sad is the case of the Ing a week with relatives in Wake If You Value Your Eyesight They were in charge of Mrs. Kllen widow, Mrs. Eliza Cook, at this time, field and Melrose. You wll equip your Howard, Bertha L. Drake and Clara as she has just learned of the sudden AYER M. Sheldon. Chester Garden, of und violent death of her only son, Tliank.sRlving Gucst.s. reading table with a Ss^^ Lamp Oberlln college, a nephew of John J. Frank Dexter, a ranchman near Clovls, Among the Thanksgiving guests In Piper, was the entertainer for the Cal.. who w-hlle engaged In assisting In tow-n were Miss Nellie C. Clark, of afternoon, and gave some very fine moving a neighbor's house, was crush­ Boston, w-lth her mother, Mrs. L. R. Authorities agree that a good kerosene oil lamp is the best for LOOK OTEB THESE PRICES ed b.v falling timbers as the house was musical selections, he being an ac­ Clarke; Master Potter, from Everett, GOOD SIRIJOIN ROAST, 18C lb complished musician. He played with toppled over from the foundations by with his grandfather, Thomas Welch; reading. The Rayo is the best oil lamp made, the result of years flne expression three of MacDowell's a severe w-lnd storm. He leaves a the Misses Mabel and Grace Thomp­ of scientific study. It gives a steady white light, clear, mdlow. liEGS OF tAJIB, 15c. lb wife and four children, and the news sea pieces, a"n Impromptu by Reinhold son, from Boston, with their mother, Made of solid brass, nickel plated. Can be lighted without ra- LA3IB FORES, 9c. lb and"The dancing doll," by Poldlnl. of his death, which occtirred on No­ Mrs. Charles Patch; Mr. and Mrs. After the program was over, refresh­ vember 19, was kept from his mother Robert Grimes, from West Groton, moving chimney or shade. Easy to clean and rewkk. BEST BREAD BXOUR, 85c. bag. until after the funeral of her husband ments were served and a social half- with Mrs. Cora Eldredge; Mr. and At fiaaUri Eearytoharm SAXJMOS, 9c. Can hour enjoyed. for fear that she w-ould become pros­ Mrs. Harding H. Brooks, of Ashby, trated at the sudden blow. Much sym­ The ^thlrd and fourth degrees will with MIss Clara Warren; Mr. and Mrs. T CAKES liElNOX SOAP, a5c pathy Is expressed by all her friends Ralph H. Wlllard, of Dorchester, and STANDARD OIL COMPANT OF NEW TORK be conferred upon candidates at the Aibur Bo«loo SWEET POTATOES, 15 lbs. 25c and neighbors at her double bereave­ J. A. Wlllard and family at G. A. Brfhfe grange on Monday evening, the third ment. Naw Ye* by a ladies' degree team, Icea L. Cow­ Seaver's; Edward Patch, from Boston, BEST ONIONS, 80c bnshel with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred drey, master, and the fourth by the Reception and Dance. SEEDED RAISINS, 8c Package regular offlcers. Galen A. Proctor, A. Patch, of Josselynvllle; E. J. Pratt master. A reception and dance in honor of and family, of Leominster, w-lth Mrs. OOIiONQ TEA, »«c Xb the baseball boys w-as given by the Ellen Pratt: Albert Adams, of Provi­ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith have Townsend Athletic association and dence, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. OEmX>N TEIA, Zio, Tb been visiting in Providence, R. I., and frienda on last w-eek Friday evening. George Adams; Mr. George Ball and 14 OZ. BOX COCOA, 25c Cambridge. It being so soon after the holiday, two children and her niece, Mlss The following offlcers were elected many young people were in tow-n at Freda Jodery, from Concord Junction, 7 CANS SABIMOraS, asc at a meeting of Phoebe Weston Farm­ their various homes, and all attended with Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Wood; Miss er tent. D. of v.. on Tuesday evenin-';: und made a flne number present. John Lena Thompson; of Fitchburg, at her 3 n> liARGE PRUNES, 35c Ella Wilson, pres.: Xellie Weston, s, v. .1, Piper presided over the meeting home on Main street; Mr. and Mrs. < lb OYSTER CRACKfatS, 25c. p.; Blanche Shaw. j. v. p.: Hattie and introduced the speaker of the Frank Hamilton, of Webster, w-lth Smith, chuplain: Elnora Smith, treas.; evening. Ex-senator A. Dudley Bag- Mr. and Mrs, Augustus Stevens: Mr. Advance 4 Ib GINGER SNAl^ 25c. Margaret Wilson. Mary Taylor, Ellen ley, a member of the association. and Mrs. Roy Wright, of Tow-nsend lib PKGE MOTHER'S O.^iTS, »c. Richards, trustees: Lillian Flovd, pat. Mr. Bagley sPoke in a pieasing way Center, with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G, Ins. and gave the boys much credit for Wilson; Harry Streeter. of Waltham. Sib PKGE. MOTHER'S O.'VTS, 23c. Miss Gladys Towne. of Fitchluirg. their successful season in the baseball and Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Streeter. of was the week-end guest of Mi.«s .\de- line. He also presented the handsome Xashua, N. H., with Mrs. Mary laide Well at George Brackott's. red sw-eaters to the club which w-ere Streeter. of Josselynville, and John Remember tho Place the presents of the association and Manchester and friend from Boston The Congregational sale, supper and friends, and also the tw-o fine exten­ with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Manchester. Winter f.VION CASH MARKET, Main Street fair will be held at Memorial hall on sion dress suit eases to the Invincible .4yer, Mass. Wednesday afternoon and evening. battery. Harry Knight and Arthur New AdTertlsements. Mrs. Atwood has charge of the shipper, Eastman. and Mrs, Carrie Struthers of the en­ tertainment, which will be given by All the boys w-ere called upon for a NOTIOE. the Boy Scouts and Xukomis cUili. speech and fittingly responded to the E. D. STONE The sale will begin at three o'clock invitation, us did Manager Fessenden, 1:X1TED ST.VTES OF ,\MKRIC.V and will consist of the usual l.oc.ths— w-ho g.ave a brief outline of the In­ DlMtrlct of MaHMachuK«ttH Fire Insurance Agent come and output of the association, Pursuant to the Rules of the District Millinery aprons, fancy work, candy grali bug. Automobile and Cord Wood Insurance and also thanked the boys for their Court of the United States, for the etc. District of Massachusetts, notice is Esther .\. Stone, Type«TlUng team w-ork and friendly spirit they hereby given that JOHX n. CVRXEY. The program for the M. E. church .-how-ed all the season. Others were of Ayer. In said district, has applied Page's Block Ayer, Mass. fair, December 20. will be given later. invited to speak, among them being for admission as an Attorney and Representative-elect A. X. Fessenden. counsellor of such District Court. Special Sale of Long Nap Beayers, Black TlianksglvInK Guests. T. E. Flarity, seCj. and Walter Farrar. CHARLES K. DARLING, Clerk. Among the guests home for over Dancing followed the reception to Boston. Xovember 19. 1912, 3tll music by Thayer's orchestra, Pep- and Colors, at $2.50 H. Huebner Thanksgiving were the following: Mr. and Mrs. E, H, Brazer, ot Chel­ I)erell. sea, at Vf. T. Seward's: Mr. and Mr.-J, The following offlcers were elected FLORIST Harry Streeter and daughter Maric.n, on Monday night at a meeting of A. Mortgagee's Sale of Waltham. at Eben Estes'; Ralph r>. Fessenden camp, S. of V.: Roy Groton, Mass. Brown, com.; C. B. "^'illard. s. v. c: and Ella Misner. of Worcester, ut By virtue of and pur.suant to the James' Misner's: Mi.ss Myrtie Ho­ George C. Fesesnden. j. v. c: R. G. bart, of Waltham. at Mrs, William I'^essenden, F. W. Brown. L. Z. Wat- power of sale contained in a certain GEO. L. mortgage deed given by Frederick A. DAVIS CUTFLOWERS, PLANTS, FLORAL Robbins': Mrs. Wallace Smith and kins, camp council; T. J. Harvey, sec; Ed. Smith, of Brookline. N. II,. and Vf. L. Rruce, treas. Sherwin and Bessie E. A. Sherwin, DESIG.VS, ETC. HARDY Gertrude Rockwood, of Boston, at Rev. and Mrs. B. A. Willmott. of wife of the said Frederick A., In her 26 Main Street Ayer, Mass ORXAMETAL TREES, Walter F. Rockwood's: Waldo Adams, Quincy. w-ere at their summer home own right, to Frank D. L.ewls, dated SHRUBS AXD of Concord. .V. H., at Mrs. White's: here a couple of days this week. October 12, 1907, and recorded w-lth V I X E S Miss Mary Worcester, of Boston, and Mrs. Wallace Smith, of Brookllne, Middlesex South District Registry of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Worcester, at X'. If. Is visiting her niece, Mrs. Jen­ Deeds, book 3331, page 595, and for Grconliouses near Groton School Judgo C, F, Worcester's; Christv nie %Vallace. breach of conditions of said mortgage C. H. HARDY, Contractor and Builder Gates .ind family, of Waltham. at Townspeople who remember Rev. George (iates'; Mr, and Mrs. l.ouis F, I). Sargent, a former pastor here, deed, and for the purpose of fore­ OflSce, Central Avenue, Ayer, Mass. Streeter at T, E. Fiarity's: Mr. and will bo interested to know- of the mar­ closing the same, will be sold at public Mrs. Frank Shirley, of Lynn, and Miss riage of his son. Harold Taylor Sar­ auction on the premises hereinafter OflBce Telephone, 151-2 Ayer. After 6 P. M. 115-12 described on Saturday, the 2Ist day For_Sale Lillian Hlldreth. of Waltham. and gent, to Grace Estelle Jackson, daugh­ Ralph Reed, of Melro.se,. at H. H. Hil­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Curtis of December A. D. 1912, at ten o'clock One New Homo Sewing Slachlnc, all Jackson, at Xorwlch, Conn., on No­ dreth's; Robert Teehan, of Boston, at In the A. M., all and singular the Excavating, Stone and Brick Work, Plumbing, Heating, new. Just trom the factory, retail price Robert Smith's; Arthur Exstmun. of vember 29. premises described In said mortgage M. I. T,. nnd Miss Ile.sslo P^xstman. i>f deed to wit: Painting, "Wnring, Paper Hanging and everything connected «45.00, will sell It for $35.00 cash. All Dover, at J. Vf. Ea.9tman's; Miss Amy West. with General Contract-Work. kinds of Sewing Machine Needles. Lane, of Reed's Perry, and friend, Mr. There were family parties on A certain parcel of land with the Cluster Foot Extension Tables, Solid Ball, at Charles T. Haynes': Mr. and buildings thereon situated In Groton Thanksgiving day at the homes of Mr. High Grade Paints and Wall Paper constantly on hand. Oak, Boston Department Stores adver­ Mr.s. T. T. Goodwin and Miss Oeilu and Mrs. W. S. Sherw-ln and Mr. and Center In the County of Middlesex and Goodwin, of Whalom, at Kov Mrs, Justin C. Hodgman. of Bridge Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on Estimates given and Plans fumished.- tise them at J13.50, will sell at 98.75. Wright's and Will Heselton's; Will street, and Mr, and Mrs. Herman L. the Northwesterly side of Station One, Two and Three Ply Roofing Paper. Drop Side Iron Spring Conches, full Lang, of Boston, and Charlea I^ang. of Stickney and Mrs. Josephine Boynton Avenue and bounded as follows: size mattresses, $5.98; a better one Attleboro, at Mrs. Angle I^ang's; Mr. on M.ain street. Assembly HaU in second story with all Up-to-date Beginning at a stone bound at said priced at }12.60, marked down to and Mrs. H. E. Simonds, of I.owell. Ruth Hayden. who has been travel- nnd Mr. and Mr.s. George Irish and avenue and at land of the Worcester, Equipments, completed and ready for occupancy. $10.60. ng back and forth fo Fitchburg Nashua and Rochester Railroad Com­ .Roland, of Everett, at E. A. Flagg's. Normal school dally, has commenced Tenements to Let and Real Estate for Sale in Ayer and Velvet Axminster and Tapeetr; Art Mr. and Mrs. George Marshall and teaching training and will board In pany; thence Northeasterly by said surrounding towns. Sqnarcs at corresponding low prices. family, of Alhol. were at Erving Mar­ tho city for the present. avenue sixty two (62) feet to a stake Crex Art Sqnarefl, 9x12, $6.70. and stones; thence Northwesterly by shall's; Mrs. Walter Weston, of Mlsg • Alice Welch sung at a sun­ Children's Carriages 40% off tiist Townsend, at Al Richards': David land of Mary W. Shattuck one hun­ shine dance and vaudeville entertain­ Prloee, and all other goods at low Howard and Rodney Lancey. of Wor­ ment In Green\'lllc, X.' H., on Thanks­ dred and thirty flve (135) feet to land of cester Polytechnic, at their respec­ giving day. WUUam A. lAwrence; thence South­ prices. • tive homes; Mlss Stella Farrar, of the Daniel Ormsby. son of Mr. and Mrs. westerly by said Lawrence land sixty Call in and Save Money. New England Conservatory, at Walter two (62) feet to land of said Rail­ Is Your Farm For Sale ? F. H. Ormsby, of Winthrop, Is at pres­ Farrar's, and Miss Isabel Morse at road Company; thence Southeasterly E. B. Morse's; Harold 'Morse, of M. ent boarding with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Let mo know If near Ayer where I can show It with auto. No expense A. C; at John Morse's; George Davis, Farrar. In the exlpcctatlon that the by land of said Railroad Company one to you unless we sell. You reserve privllegre of selllngr If you can when of Wentworth Training school, with removal from the sea air will be of hundred and thirty seven (137) feet you deal with BHss or Breck's Agency, which I represent. We have plenty L. B. TUTTLE his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Da­ benefit to his health. to the point of beginning. of good customers and want more attractive places, especially for fruit Fomlttiro Dealer and trndertaker vis; Mr. and Mrs. Aden Swickor nnd The regular monthly business meet­ Tho above described prenilses will and poultry. Tel. 39-2 Arer, 'Uam. Ilttle daughter, of Worcester, nt J. ing of the Y. P. S. C. E. was held on be sold subject to the conditions con­ Swicker's; Parke Struthers, of Clark Monday evening at the homo of the SEVEN ROOM COTTAGE HOTTSBI collegre, at Rev. A. L Struthers'; president, Mrs. Charles Hodgman. tained In a deed from Mary W. Shat­ Ralph Piper, of Durham, N. H., at Seven were present In spite of- the tuck to Henry M. Adams, recorded TO RENT Pred Piper's; Mr. and Mrs. Norton storm and after the reading of re­ with aforesaid deed, book 2364, page Thomas and family, of Fltohburg, at ports and routine business It was vot- 524, accrued Interest, unpaid taxes, WouldYouBuyaFarm? BUY A HOUSE H.M. Thomas'; Miss Bessie McGuire, ctl to hold a social and give a supper tax sales or other municipal liens if See our list flrst, all kinds from »B00 to $30,000. Some we do liot urge Any person jwho Is renting a ten­ of Boston, at T. J. McOuIre's; Mr. and In January for the benefit of the re­ any. on irou; but wo have those wo do not hesitate to recommend as worthy of ement to live In, who haa a few hun­ Mrs. Newton. Boutelle, of L«omInster, pairs on the church. dred dollars, I will ehow them how at A. N. FesBenden's; Mrs. Blanche Terms—$200 at time and place of your attention'where wo know you will not blame us If you buy. This Is At the Sunday- school business meet­ sale, balande in ten days thereafter. the kind- we enjoy working on. I.et us help you flnd a MtisfTlng place. to get a .Whole house and land for "Wheeler and two little nieces, the ing on last Sunday, the following: about flve dollars per- month In a Misses Kendalli at C. "W. Hildreth's; FRANK D. LEWIS, Christmas arrangements were plan­ SmlO good location. $tf Oladys Farrar, of 'Waltham, at S. W. ned: A concert will be given In the 3 til Mortgagee. EDWARD H. BLHU, Ayer, Haas. Farrar's; • Mr. and Mrs. George IMx, Kb B. TUTX'l^E , churtfh the Sunday evening preceding Qrbton, Mass., Nov. 2l8t, 1912. Phon« ConiiecUon Main Street Arer,[Masa. 6.

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BBOOKLINE, N. H. John A. Colburn and family are liv­ SHIRLEY ing in their new home. HOW, WHEN AND WHY Ctirrent Events. Th^°?® ?\ ^^o'^ y^o were homo for Wood For Sale Some of the Thanksgiving guests Thanksgiving were Luther Tarbell, CASH MARKET In town were Percy Betterley, of Wor­ Herbert Cameron, .Mlss Bessie Rob­ Hardwood, fine Umb Wood and A SECOND ADVENT cester; Mrs. Bstella Hughes and bing, Miss Lena Ladd and Fred Hardy. Slab Wood cut Stove length, or foue daughters Ida and Edith at home Mlss Florence PIneo has been on the feet long, and delivered at reason* from Townsend;. John Dobson and SICK list and under the care of Dr. G able prices. Address . 2tf daughter, Helen Dobson, Townsend; S. Hs^ara. Our Cart In In Ayer every Tuesday Mrs. C. L. Manning, Milford, N. H;; • II. a. FARNSWORTH and Saturday with a full supply of Denver Divines on Right TraclQ Willlam Shattuck and family. Reed's Mrs. William MacMaster has been Tel. 9-2. Shirtey, Mass. Ferry; Edward Brown, Townsend; connned to the house recently with a Mlss Mary Brown, Waltham, Mass.; large abscess In the throat A FRESH STOCK OF FOE SALE Says Pastor RusseiL Harry Gilson and family, Townsend; Walter Flanders bought the Albert Meats and Provisions Mrs. Jennie Weston, Somerville, Mass.; Wheeler place which was sold at auc­ CR.^XBERRIES, DATES. ORANGES Farms, Houses, Factories, Resi­ Mrs. Florence Perrin, Brookllne, tion on Tuesday. NUTS OP ALIi KINDS dences and Timber Land at P. F. OF ALL. KINDS Mass.; George Abbott New York city; I«Iand'8 Real Estate Office. Call and -Mlss Florence Kidder has left the No World-Burning —Satan to Be Mrs. Mamie Abbott, Stanstead Plains, and In fact everything needed In the SCO us. 3m31 Canned Goods of All Varieties Canada; Mrs. Fannie Evans, Boston; employ of A. F. Hlldreth and returned Bound—Sin, Sioknets and Death to to her home in Francestown. Grocery line at low prices for good FRED A. SMITH, Kep. Also, Plcklee, OUves, Mustard, Onion Mr. and Mrs. Francis I^j£ ^^% estate of CARRIE F. within twenty-four honrs. The saintly ing out very much and she made only cently completed. HOSMER of Lancaster In said County win rise in the air to meet the Lord. a few acquaintances while here. The Chester Drake, of Framlngham, an Incapacitated person. . Butter, Cheese family have the sympathy of their Mass., spent Thanksgiving with, hto Whereas, HOBART E. MEAD the Then flre will come down from heav­ conservator of the property of said I Tea and Coffee en, and consnme tbe whole earth. Pre- Brookllne friends. uncle, D. Fred Pierce. person has presented bis petition for GOOD ASSORTMENT AND millennialists claim that Christ will A social was enjoyed at the Congre­ One person remarked on last week license' to sell at private sale. In ac­ Friday that "everybody came home on cordance with the otfer named In eald AT ALL PEICES Also, Honey in Comb reign in fleshly glory a thonsand. years gational vestry on Friday evening of getltlon, or upon such terms as may last. week. Vocal and instrumental ^anksglvlng." Among them were e adjudged best, certain real estate CALL AND SEE THEM to bleiis the living. The majority of music, games and an old-fashioned Harvey Powers from Dean academy, therein specified, of his said ward for­ Cbristldns disown this as ridlcnious spelling match with refreshments Franklin, Mass.; his sisters, Mlss Helen her maintenance. nonsense becaase thy believe Uttle of made the evening very pleasant Pow'.-rs, a teacher In East Haven, You are hereby cited to appear at a Conn.; Misses Daisy Woods and Bes­ Probate Court to be held at Worcester, Just Received a Lot of creed or Bible. A minority perceive Freeman Wright attended the corn sie Robbins, from the State Normal in- said County of Worcester, on the Carriage Repairing in All Its Its inconsistency with ttae Bible. exhibit at Boston last week' and he school. Keene; Mlss Marjorie Parker tenth day of December A. D. 1912, at Branches Promptly received several flrst prizes for dif­ a teacher In Charlestown; Mrs. Char­ nine o'clock In the forenoon, to show What Bible Students Now See. ferent kinds of grain. Mr. Wright cause. If any you have, why the same Good Onions lotte. L.eslle, from Worcester, Mas^ should not be granted. Done Tbe "flre'of that day" is symbolical, was In Norwood, Mass., on business and Daniel Goodwin and C. R. Hardy last week. And said . petitioner Is ordered to Get them now for winter use already kindling in society, the ele­ from New Hampshire college. serve this citation by delivering a copy Al-so, HORSESHOEING AND GEN­ ments of which. Capital and Labor, Mrs. James Hlll and Mrs. Joseph thereof to each of you fourteen days ERAL BLACKSMITHING Dodge are reported better. The committee for the Christmas at least before said Court or by pub­ arc getting hotter. Soon they will concert of the Sunday school are busy lishing the same once In each week, On December 2, Mlss Blanche Hali TRY OUR SPECIAD melt the symbolical "earth" will be preparing for It. Mlss Clara Smith's for three successive weeks. In Turner's passed a birthday anniversary. It class has charge of the decorations. Public Spirit a newspaper published In consumed with tbe "heavens" also, the was also the forty-first marriage an- The subject will be "The light of the Ayer, the last publication to be one Frederick Whitney One Ponnd Box Chocolates for 25c. ecclesiastical powers. Their passing niversary of Mr. and Mrs. William H. day at least before said Court, Snd by world." delivering a copy thereof to the State away will usher in a "new earth," or French. Board of Insanity seven days at least AYER, MASS. * FRANK S. BENNETT Mlss Ethel Goodwin went to Mason before said Court. social order, and "hew heavens," the Several large flocks ot wild geese last week, making a visit of several BOSTON and NORTHERN ST. RY. Successor to ARTHUR FENNER Chnrch In glory. have been at the lake, but soon took days. Witness, WUUam T. Forbes, Esquire, their departure for their winter home. Judge of sa|d Court, this twentieth OO.. IJOWEM) DIVISION Insurance Agent and Broker The Second Coming of Christ Is as­ The friends of Rev. C. H. Davis, our day of-jNovember in the year of our The public schools opened on Mon­ former pastor, were very happy to see Lord one thousand nine hundred and TIME TABLE Main Street, Turner's Building sociated with blessings. Messiah will day with Morton Campbell as teacher twelve. 3tH and hear him l^t Sunday, as he oc­ Leave Merrimack Square, LoweU, for abolish tbe cntse and bring in wonder­ at the grammar school, Mlss Hattie JOHN W. MAWBBT, Register. AYER, »IASS. cupied the pulpit forenoon and even­ Boston via Tewksbury and Reading Smith at the South primary, Mlss ing. He was accompanied by Mrs. ful blessings. The Day of Christ will Clara Russell at the West primary, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU­ mw^n""rA° ^''""« Ter'i^lSlv ChaMel? Mlu Cf. H. Stone, Pnblle Typewriter be "the last Day,"—the great Seventh Davis. The fifth anniversary of their SETTS. Middlesex, ss. Probate Court. „nTn~* every 30 mint be blessed, including the dead wbo will Mrs. Mary Gerrish has a large lob­ Jewett attended the lectures of the Shirley In said County, deceased. until 8.46 p. m. Sundays—7.45 a m then be awakened. ster cactus which has over eighty Pepperell Woman's club on last Tues- Whereas, a* certalti Instrument pur­ and every 30 mlns. uritll 9.1B o nT^' large blossoms at one time. This .day, given by Dr. Young, of Boston, porting to be the last will and testament Boston via North BlUerlca^ BlileHca Dental Rooms Christ Comsa to Reign. plant usually blooms a.t Christmas. . and Dr. Holmes, of Worcester. Dr. of said deceased has been presented to Center, Burlington, Wobur^ •Winches­ As the redemption was necessary The district deputy visited Brook­ Young lectured on "Sex hygiene," and said Court, for Probate, by SARAH E. ter and Medford to SulUvan Saua?a OVER WHIPPLE &TOWER'S STORE Dr. Holmes on "Care of Infectious HURLEY who prays that letters testa­ Terminal, Charlestown^B."™ m and for man's salvation so Messiah's King­ llne grange on Wednesday of last mentary may be issued to her, the ex­ every 60 mlns. until 9.25 p. nt (Satur- dom is necessary to accomplish restitu­ week, but It being so near the holiday diseases." ecutrix therein named, without giving EAST PEPPERELL »S?n I^S'"'' ^^^l^A from U.26 p. i. tion. The delay of more than eighteen not a large number were present, and Hollis Woman's clUb met on Wed­ a surety on her offlclal bond. • until 9.66 p. m.) 10.25 p. m. to Woburn the program planned for that evenins You are hereby cited to appear at a only. Sundays—6.65 a. m. and evenr SO centaries is Scripturally explained: (1) nesday afternoon with Mrs. Mabel BE PBOTEOTED did not materialize. Guething, abbut twenty ladles being Probate Court, to be beld at Cambridge m ns. until 9.56 p. m. 10.25 pTmrto^l- Ood designed Six Great One Thon' in said County of Middlesex, on the burn only. Return—Leave Sullivan Don't wait 'rll ?>ins- until 1133 p. Su Telephone 9-2, Ayer The Second Coming of Jesns is to First Judge ot said Court, this third Siindays—T.33, 8.03 a. m., and every IB Mrs. George L. Perrin and little son day of December in the year one thou­ mins. until 10.33 p. m. heturii—^avS At Residence, Washington Street, claim His Bride class, and to exalt .. New Advertisements. North Chelmsford-5.30, ^5? 6 SO/lfw! tbem. As regards tbe world. He comes from Brookllne, Mass., were the sand nine hundred and twelve. 11 ni^' ^-,t"^ ,^^fi[y 15 mlns. until Evenings guests of Mrs. Cella Powers this week. 3tl3 vr. E. ROGERS, Register. InVu^-J"- *5*" "•*? P- »°' Sundays-, to bind Satan, to overthrow sin, and s.OS^a. m., and every 15 mlns. untU ILOI Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall from COMMONWflALTH OF MASSACHU­ D. W. FLETCHEE to uplift fallen humanity. St Peter Somerville, Mass., were the guests of I "I SETTS. Middlesex, ss. Probate Court. Lawrence—5.15, 6.15. 6.40 a. m and Succ«aaor to John I.. BoTnton tells tbat Restitution work, not a literal Mr. and Mrs. Alphia Hall last week. Act Well! To the heirs-at-law, next of kin, every 30 mlna until 10.40 p. m. Sun­ burning of the world, awaits the Sec­ Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Daniels from creditors, and all other persons inter­ days—7.10 a. m.. then sanie as week IXSURiVXCE AGENT AND BROKER Everett, Mass., were the guests of And that you may, profit by ested in the estate of GEORGE HUTCH­ fir-fi B?\'"L"-H^^« Lawren"e-^6!l* ond Coming of Jesns: "Times of re­ INSON late of Littleton In said County, til 'lo RO n- t "t ^^j?'y 30 mlna un- Mrs. Xancy Daniels last week. the health-restoring, strength- deceased. Intestate. Conant Bnlldlng, Main Street freshing shall come from the presence ;l«_ ''•°'' P- •"• Sundays—7.20 a. m.. Mrs. Francis Evans from Boston, Whereas a petition has been pre­ then same as week days. '"-"• ™-» of the Lord."-Acts Hi. 19-21. giving properties of the time- sented to said Court to grant a letter East PeppereU, Slass. Mas.s., has been the guest of her of administration on the estate of said until'lo^ri;"™^ "J-Q*?** every S.O rnlns^ Chriit't Kingdom to Be Spiritual. mother, Mrs. Mary Cox. tested ramous family remedy ^iJ. ,*° Pi n- (Saturdays every 39 deceased to JOHN W. HUTCHINSON of Sunrt„v[!!?7}?-" P- "• "ntu'lO.lB pVml' One great mistake we have all made Mrs. Julia Lawrence and son James, Littleton In the County of Middlesex, AUGUSTUS LOVEJOY without giving a surety on his bond. ,,^fii ,?^^^-l^ *• S}- and every 30 mlns' Is ID not noticing that Jesus was hu­ have been the guests ot Mrs. Walter ""*" "-15 p. m. Return—Leave Nashua Corey. You are hereby cited to appear at a Insurance Agent and Broker man for only thirty-three and a half Probate Court to be held at Cambridge, Mr. Albert Gilson from Hall's In said County ot Middlesex, on the J;;,™ ?',f- (Saturdays every 30 mlna, Farm PropcrtT* irritten; nleo, all kinds years. He was a glorious spirit being BEECHAM'S from 1.35 p. m. until 10.35 p. m) Sun- Crossing. X. H., has been the guest twenty-third day of- December ..V. D. of Property placed In Rood, utronsr before He was made flesh; and He of hts sister, Mrs. Chas. Russell. 1912, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, to mm''?r,^- lu.dD •" p .^ -in ". • *"•* evei-y 30 mlns: uS- conlpai^lCH. show cause if any you have, why the was resurrected to a spirit condition- Mr and Mrs. Will Boutelle spent same should not be granted. . THOMAS LEES, Supt. 42 East Main Street, Ayer higher than His original one. How Thanksgiving in Milford. PILLS And the petitioner Is hereby direc­ rX)WELL & FITCHBTIRG STREETF foolish we were to think of Jesus as a Sold •Terywhera Io boxea 10c., 2Se. ted to give public notice thereof, by The public schools opened Mon­ publishing this citation once in each RAILWAY COMPANY man (a Ilttle lower than angels) in the day with the following teachers: REPORT OF THE CONDITION" of tho week, for three successlvo weeks. In TIME TABLE midst of th* Heavenly host He is now Grammar. .Morton Campbell from Townsend National Bank, at Townsond, Turner's Public Spirit, a newspaper N. ISP-IPI Townsend Hiil, Mass.; Xo. Primary, In the State of Massachusetts, at the published in Ayer. the last publication partaker of the Divine nature; Hl« fSS''''^ Jejve ^ye"" '<"• North Chelms­ Mlss Gilson of Groton, Mass.; So. close of business. N'ovember 26, 1912. to be one day at least before said ford and LoweU—6.05 a. m. and-hotSrlV Chnrch is to be "changed" and made Primary, Mlss Hattie Smith of Town- Court. fi ? i?'""'f^„?"' "^e hour up to and Wish to call your at­ send. Mass.; West FYlmary, Miss ' TteeonrceM. Witness. Charles J. Mclntlre. Esquire. ncludlng 10.06 p., m. An early ^r "like Him." As His descent was from Loans and Discount.-? $225,243.98 First Judge of said Court, this third leaves the Ayer carhouse at 6.16 a. mV^ n higher to a lower, so His ascent was Clara Russell of Winthrop, Mas.s. day of December in the year one thou­ _ Sundays—First car leaves Ayer at tention to their stock of U. S. Bonds to secure circu- sand nine hundred and twelve. '..05 a. m., then same as week daya from a lower nature to a higher, "far „ 'a'lon 100.000.00 3tl3x W. E. ROGERS, Register. SVnn.T/ "•S'° *? ^o''^^ Chelmigtordr SO, 10.S* a. m Cor. iKJwell and Groton Sti«ct8 ham. Isaac. Jacob and all the prophets Perley Lund made his flrst trip on 12 60. 1.60. I.6i. 8.60; 4 6^'5 50 p. m. ' December flrst on tho milk route to check 179.537.49 to be one day, «i . I.". J,407 8 4o: Telephonb Connection 17 tlflcates of deposit for known persons Interested Ih the es- Sunday»^7.40; 8 40 140 ta ta e » -present but invisible. The world will Bartell Stimson Is at home for nn looney borrowed 10,000.00 Courtcourt**'''""". " " '""' •""*"•• »a"» 12;<0. l.io, iW aAO.' '.40,'SWp^m^ CARBON PAPER AKD VtPUWIUT- conOnne with the ordinary aCTalrs of Indeflnlte stay and Ig at present at Total $446,192.28 work for A. F. Hlldreth putting In ^Witness. Charles J. Mclntlre, Esquire. Lpwey. at 47 minutettteaa nast the 'hour, ER RIBBONS for aale oheap at B. B. life (while He is gathering the Chnrch), State of Massachusetts, County of Mid­ First Judge of said Court, this third telephones. dlesex, ss: up to .and InelndlnDaB the 1«.4T p. ra. TDRNSR'S Printing OlBoe, Arer. ns In the days of Noah. day of December In the year one thou­ car connect at NOrtS Mrs. Lucretia F. Colburn, of Sliver I. Henry A. Hlll, Cashier of tho sand nine hundred and twelve. tfi Cbelmsford with After the gathering of the Chnrch. the Aycr car. -•'-1 lake, has gone to Dunstable, where above-named bank, do solemnly swear 3tl3 W. E. ROGERS. Register. «.,^'i schedules subject to \>banga with­ > A there will be an epiphqnta and an apo- she will spend the winter with her that the above statement Is true to out notice. knltiptia oi Jesns.. He will shine forth, niece, Mrs. Archie Swallow. the best of my knowledge and belief. MVE POtJI/TRY WANTED L. H. CTJSHIN'O, !^ r,jr(). r. F r F r n HteNRY A. HILL. Cashier. fle will be revealed—not in flesh, bnt Mlss Stearns, a former teacher of Subscribed and sworn to before me SupsrtntsBdent. -.^i-' r 1. 'v r-. ' •In flaming flre," the tronble of that the grammar school here, was a this fourth day of December. 1912. I buy all kinds ofLlve Psultry. Pullets Wanted. Drop me a postal or ^ r^on set rimlta ky i _ l>.iy. In which the present order will •niahksglvlng visitor at Mrs. Charles E. Alonzo Blood. Notary public. t« Mpers.; TKa' «lrert«tl«>i f Tj R Hardy's. telephone and ^ team will call. • 40tf papers, we-»«IMIskv.«(» fMa^ '^ he consumed In anarchy, giving place Correct—Attest: Clarence Stickney. O. B. OLSEN - trattaM* aMln ttttk thaCM i to tbe Kingdom Dispensation. Richard Hardy, of Durham, spent wc«Uy. p«p*r «lrMd«t«< 1 the holiday at Mrs. Rebecca Richard­ Chas. B. Stickney, •; Ttownsend Haii>or son's. J. W. Eastman. ;.V {17f-l\\ Directors. Telephone: Pepperell 69-12.

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Center. held on Xew Year's day at the home Monday night about midnight It Itenis of Interest. On Thursday and Friday evenings, of -Mrs. J. C. Hodgman. was found that the chimney In Parker December 12 und 13, will be held In ("harles S. Homer Is further im­ Willard's house was on flre. H. R. Rich soups are Injurious to the dys­ Prescott hali "Quecii Esther" cantata. proving hlH estate by having a face Harrod, Chester Wlllard and Joseph peptic; Much liquid food Is rarely The cantata is to be given by the wall built from the stone bridge to Stebbins got busy with ladders and benettclal for adults. Acoma Rebekah lodge, and the cast the corner of Main and Bridge streets. water and soon put It out. Pure lemon Juice Is a capital rem­ is to be entirely local talent. The .Mi.^s Louise Conway, who lives with The meeting held with Mrs. Haynes edy for blllousnesa and bilious head­ concert chorus has been selected and her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Manchester, of on Monday afternoon to see about re­ aches. trained by Mr. Xewton, of Boston, Jo.-'.'ii'lynviiie. is spending a few weeks suming the meetings of the Tuesday To soften and whiten the hands, try who is the musical director of the at lier home In Salem. club, after a year or two vacation, the foUowlng: Honey, one ounce; entire production. The reserved scats A new electric light has recently was on account of the rain very sllm- lemon Juice, one ounce; eau de co­ are to be put on sale on Wednesday been established Just beyond the cot­ ly attended, so that no business was logne, one ounce. Apply after bath­ afternoon, December 11, at W. A. tage of R. S. Cook on Bridge street. done, but the few that were there read ing. Kemp's store. from "Days with the great compos­ At Mundesley. England, the parish Some new town electric lights have The Ladies' Study club will meet ers," and will probably have another council Introduced a municipal in­ been Installed on Elm street, near the on next Thursday evening at the read­ meeting soon to make deflnlte plans. novation by starting a poultry farm Center. ing-room und the subjecl of the meet­ , Miss Clara Sears has moved the and the profits on the first year's op­ lns will be "A trip abroad," under bungalow that she bought of ijrs. Mrs. E. E. Fisher Is a guest at the the charge ot Mrs. Mary Heath. eration are equal to a reduction in the Homestead for a few weeks. Seaver down nearer to the road than parish tuxes of a cent und a fifth un I>r, and Mrs. C. B. Shaw are en­ It was and has finished It ijp In fine the dollar. Miss Bernice Phinney, of Maiden, tertaining Mr. Shaw's father from shape and put running water and spent last week at home. Saugus. other Improvements Into It, and It is Now Advertlnements The annual meeting of the Pep­ understood that she Intends to occupy pereil Cemetery association will be Center. it herself when she comes up In the CoMunonweulth of Massachusetts. held on Monday afternoon, Decem­ Miss Lizzie Whitcomb was the guest winter. Instead of opening' the man­ LAND COURT. ber 9. at two o'clock at the olllce of ot her cousin, Mrs. Ida Richardson, at sion house. Just for a short time. Dr. C. G. Heald on Main street. Loweli, this week. Malcolm Campbell has again re­ To John L. Giison, George H. A word should be spoken of the The .Sunshine club gave an enter­ turned to his studies at Amherst ag­ Woods, Ada McDonough, John Con­ pretty decorations tljat the M, K. tainment at the M. E. church on ricultural college. don and Ellen M. Mason, of Groton. club had In Prescott hall on Thursday Wednesday evening and the program Fred Bateman has been this week Jn the County of Middlesex, and said of last week. The stage had a back­ was greatly enjoyed by all present. at work In Pittsfleld on some en­ Commonwealth; the Boston and Maine ground ot pine trees, and In the cen­ It looks as it Townsend might get gineering work. Railroad, a duly existing corporation ter, at the top of the trees, was the having an usual place of. business in moon that was (lulte an attraction her electric railroad some time In the Charles Merrlfield returned home and used in the moonlight waltzes. near future. Some concern or some from a trip In Maine Wednesday night. Boston, iri the County of Suffolk, and The center of the hali held red and interested parties have had surveys While there he was a sufferer from a said Commonwealth; the said Com­ while streamers, the regular club made recently, one survey planning to carbuncle on his neck which reqiilred monwealth of Massachusetts; and to colors, and over the stage was a large come out near Tenney's store from the services of a surgeon, but he Is re­ all who it may concern: very pretty arranged sign, M, K. Lunenburg, und another near the covering flnely and hopes that he Tvlil club. About eighty couple attended river bridge and directly through one not be troubled again with It. Whereas, a petition has been pre­ Absoltttehfare of Warren's henhouses. Some say the sented to said Court by WUUam H. and everybody reported, a very flne Thanksgiving morning Mrs. Luther Worcester Consolidated railroad Is Whitehlll, of said Groton, to register time. back of it. Willard stepped upon a needle which Miss Lillian Dunton and Margaret ran through her shoe and Into her and confirm his title in the following Deware returned Sunday to school in foot, breaking oft there. She removed described land: ilfo Alum St. Johnsbury by auto. •,' "' HAEVAED, part, but the point was not found. A certain parcel of land with the She had a severe time with the foot, No Ume Phosphates On Monday evening, Herbert Alden News Items. but at last reports It was. getting bet­ buildings thereon, situate In said Oro­ Clark, Boston's musical humorist and Harvard grange held Its annual ter and It Is hoped that there will be ton, bounded and described us fol­ Impersonator, appeared at Prescott lows: hall In aid of the high school class ot election of offlcers at the town hall no further trouble. 1913 Washington fund. Mr. Clark laat Tuesday evening. Following are Mrs. Adellza Turner will hold a Beginning at the northwesterly cor­ the offlcers elected for the ensuing Christmas sale of fancy work on Wed­ ner of said land at the State Highway was very pleasant in his many Im­ year: S. Henry Waters, m.; Benj. S. ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS Berry, who, with the host and hostess, personations, and as editor of the nesday and Thursday afternoons, De­ and land of John L. Gilson, thence Keyes. o.; Etta M. Ripley, lec; Har­ cember 11 and 12. All welcome. • PER YEAR IN ADVANCE made twenty-four people w-ho did Jus­ country paper brought In many local old A. Tooker, stew.; Clarence Beard, north 69° 2' east 317.04 feet by said tice to the good things set before hits. The enlertainment was followed asst. stew.; Wm. J. Keriey. chap.; Gilson land 1° a corner of the fence: Items of local Interest are solicited them. by dancing. Tho Parcels Post. and must always be accompanied by John B. Harlow, treas'.; Mildred E. thence north 14° 22' west 134.04 feet the name of the writer, not for publi­ Among the guests at the Homestead Tooker, sec; Wm. B. Wlllard, g. k.; The parcel post law which becomes, to a fence corner near a walnut tree, cation, but as a. guarantee of good Thanksgiving Visitors. are Mrs. E. E. Fisher, Mrs. Whittier, Mrs. J. B. Harlow, Ceres; Elsie F. effective on January 1, provides: at land of George H. Woods; thence faith, and will always be considered Among.the many visitors froqj out- Mlss M. Sprague, Mlss O'Rouke, Mlss Knight, Pomona; Mildred E. Carman, "Thaf hereafter fourth-class mall north 78° 18' east 227.49 feet by said strictly.confldentlal. Kindly mail Items of-town who partook of their Thanks­ Churchill, Harold and Edward Judd Flora; Grace Morse, 1. a. s.; WUUam matter shall embrace all other mat­ soon after the day of occurrence and do giving dinner with relatives here we and F. P. Fisher. B. Wlllard, ex. com., 3 yrs.. Decem­ ter. Including farm and factory pro­ Woods land to a stone bound at land not wait unnecessarily. notice the following: ' Frank Wood­ Dr. Charles G. Heald has a new ber 17 Is leap year night at the grange. ducts, not now embraced by law In of Sirs. Fred (Ada) McDonough; We publish the following Papers: ward of Utlca_N. Y., at the home of Bulck automobile. On Tuesday evening, December 3, either the flrst, second, or third class, thence south 13° 30' east 658.52 feet his mother, Mrs. Abble Woodward, not exceeding eleven pounds in by said McDonough land to a corner Turner's Public Spirit, -'Vyer, Mass. Without street Ughts and no moon Rev. H. B. Mason offlciating, Warren Pleasant street; Mr. and Mrs. .K. H. it is pretty dark 'fraveillng the roads. O. Wlllard of Still River and Mlss weight, nor greater in size than sev­ of the fence at land of John Condon; The Groton Landmark Mignault ot Plymouth, X". H., at B. Ella M. Gordon were united in mar­ enty-two .inches In length and girth thence south 82° 05' west 314.28 feet W. Parker's; Robert Burns from Som­ Elmer Foss was in Xashua on busl- combined, nor In form or kind' likely TTie Pepperell Clarlon-Advertlscr .ness on lasl Sunday, returning on the riage. The ceremony was very quiet­ by said Condon land to a bound at erville at R. K. Burns; Leonard Lynch ly performed, friends, of the couple to Injure the person of any postal The Littleton Gnldon and wife from Fitchburg with Mr. and afternoon train. employee or damage the. mall equip­ said State Highway; thence north 39° being taken happily by surprise. They 37' west 514.63 feet by said Highway The Westford Wardsman Mrs. Will Rouse, River street; Albert Rapid progress is being made pn have, however, been very profuse ment or other mall matter and not of The Harvard Hillside Cheever of Merrimack, X. H., at the the new First Xational bank building with congratulations and best wishes a character perishable within a psriod to the point of beginning. Containing The Shiriey Oracle home of his sister, Mrs. Elbridge in Railroad square. The building goes for the future of Mr. and Mrs. Wll­ reasonably required for transportation 5.63 acres. Jewett of Pleasant street; Mr. and on very swiftly, as C. H. Miller has and delivery." The Townsend Tocsin lard. They will reside for the present Also the following described parcel Mrs. Rivers from Maine at the home quite a full crew at work. at Mrs. Willard's home on the Ayer For the purpose of carrying this The Brc)okUne (N. H.) Bea(K)n of their son,. Donald Rivers, Main of land with the buildings thereon, There is to be a social dance given road. law Into effect, the United States Is situate In aaid Groton, the same being The HoUls (N. H.) Homestead street; Howard Denham at C. S. Den- by the young men of Groton in town divided Into zones, with different rates ham's, Main street; George Searles of On Sunday, December 1. Absalom of postage applicable to each, the contiguous to the above described hail, Groton, on Thursday, December B. Gale pasaed the ninety-eighth an­ land and part of the same farm, Thla Paper Is Sold by Xorth Chelmsford at C. A. Pillbury's; 10. The music is to be supplied by flrst zone being up to flfty miles, the W. A. Drummer Elaiit PeppereU Arthur Lawson, wife and children, at niversary of his birth at the home of second flfty to 150, the third 150 to bounded and described as follows: Thayer's orchestra. It Is hoped to hia son, George T. Gale. Mr. Gale Is Kate E:. Hazen. Shirley H. F. Wright's on Townsend street. see a Pepperell delegation at this so­ 300, the fourth 300 to 600, the fifth Beginning at the northwesterly cor­ H. P. Tainter Groton in very comfortable health, although 600 to 1000, the sixth 1000 to 1400, Conant A Co Littleton Common cial. not able to be out of the house much the seventh 1400 to 1800, and the ner thereof at a stake at land of Bos­ C. W. Hildreth Townaend News Items. Mlss Edith Gerrish, of Worcester, of any. His recent fall has used him ton and Maine Railroad and land of L. Sherwin A Co : Aycr eighth all over 1800 miles. The, one- The L. S. C Branch .-VUlance of the spent part of last week at the home ef up ao that he atays in his room a good pound rate starts oft at flve cents, John L. GUson. thence south 86° 46' Unitarian church will hold an all-day Mrs. W. N. Mault. part of the time. Saturday, December 7, 1912. for the flfty-mlle zone, and Increasing east 550.7 feetby said Giison land meeting In the church parlor Friday, Mrs. James Freeman, who has been There Is to be a sale of fancy work one cent for each additional zone. For to a stone at the State Highway; December 13, at 10.30 o'clock. A ill at her home for the last two weeks at the home of Mrs. H. B. Royal on every pound In excess, the rate In the thence south 39° 37', east 390.2 feet PEPPESELL. paper on "Fragments" by Mlss Ruth Is up and around again. December 14 from two to six o'clock. Rogers; also, other papers will be first zone Increases three cents; the to a stone at land of EUen Mason; Mrs. Louise Dunton has moved Into The proceeds of this sale is to be de­ second, four cents; the third, flve thence south 71° 18' west 511.82 feet Current Events. given. A full attendance is wished. H. C. Thurston's tenement at the cor­ voted to charitable work. cents, the fourth, six cents; the flfth, Mrs. Charles Stickney of Townsend seven cents, the sixth nine cents; the by said Mason land to a fence post at Mrs. H. R. Lakin and Mrs. M. M. ner of High and Main streets. It may be Interesting to know that land of the Boston and Maine Rail­ was In town Wednesday of this week Richards spent Thanksgiving day at There Is to be a grand social given the annual ball and concert given by seventh, ten cents, and the eighth, calling on relatives and friends. the home of George E. Shattuck, by the Riverside A. A. In Tarbell's the chemical company on Thanksgiv­ twelve cents. The local rate starts road; thence north 12° 15' west 526.6 Mrs. George Pierce has been en­ Brookdale farm. Opera house on Wednesday evening, ing night was a success from both a off with five cents for one pound, with feet by aaid Railroad to the point "of tertaining her cousin. Miss Hattie social and flnancial point of view. an additional cent charged for each beginning. Containing 6.23 acres. , Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Bennett started December 18. The music Is to be sup­ pound up to eleven pounds. Wood, of MUford, N. H. for California on December 6, for a plied by Collins' orchestra, of Marl­ The net proflt on the affair was sixty- The above described land Is shown At Woodside on Thanksgiving day two-months' trip and visit with rela­ boro, five pieces. one cents. It will be observed that the rates of on a plan flied with said petition, and a merry dinner party gathered with tives. Born on Wednesday, December 4, Carl Dickinson has his men at work postage are largely reduced and that all boundary lines are claimed to be Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Pierce. They in Littleton, extending the water pipe the limit of weight Is Increased trom R. E. Tarbell is building a new a son to Rev. and Mrs. Dudley Child. four to eleven pounds. Parcels will located on the ground as shown on were Mr. and Mrs. George ,V. Herrig lines about the town. Work will prob­ said plan. , and daughter Rachel, Mr. and Mrs. henhouse in connection with his A flock of geese was seen by Cen­ ably last there as long as the weather be delivered at all free-delivery of­ stable. ter vlllage people on Tuesday after­ flces and to patrons residing on rural You are hereby cited to appear at Turner C. Kelly from Somerville, Mr. noon at about three o'clock. There permits. and Mrs. E. E. Duncklee of Ayer and The Single Service Company are In­ Andrew W. Hasl *k«Uh and dMOrleUon nat Bright Hour service at six In the served at noon at which fourteen On the street to the railroad station Shirley, December 2, 1912. • on. Thanksgiving day, their children, evening. The subject will be "The grandchildren and guests, as follows: were present. At the regular busi­ thero Is a lamp opposite Parker Wil­ LAUNDRY NOTICE strength of certainty In belief." The ness meeting at two o'clock. It was lard's house and tt Is hoped that four Mr. and Mrs. Silas M. Nokes • and leader will be Mrs. Mary Coflln. all Jnraa. JTooi; lt»o»»T« daughter: Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. voted to contribute toward the re­ more may be put In between there iiMri^ Smith with three children; Mr. and The quiet hour serv-Ice for prayer pairs 'of the church, and Mrs. Justin and the station. The next step for Laundry called for and delivered. C. Hodgman and Mrs. Herman L. the electric-light company'to take Is Prompt attention and flrst class work. Mrs. Herbert Raymond and daughter: and worship will be held on Tuesday to furnish day service, which would ysstSTa Hr. and Mrs. Wlllard Smith and flve evenlngr at 7.30 o'clock. The study Lawrence were appointed a commit­ tee to remember the shut-ins at prove very acceptable by many In ARTHUR L. CARTER, children; Victor Qelger, Mlss Florence hour for Sunday school teachers and town for domestic purposes. Crateau; Miss LliBle Hammond; Geo. J workers comes at 8.30. i Christmas. The next meeting will be Phone 138-3 Pepperell, Mass. is?rsiasra«

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