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If you asked the Men in your Family what they -. Preferred for the. Answer would probably be "Something to Wear" Buy; His Christmas Gifts at Brown's ^Vj^HE STORE OF A THOUSAND-AND-ONE THINGS THAT MEN APPRECIATE Overcoats We want the wonien to learn that men's gifts can be bought to the best advantage in a men's store- Gents' a!so, that l^is store offers the newest merchandise, the most attractive styles, the finest qualities, the low'- ^ For Winter Furnishings est prices a)id the best service. , ' It. matters not what age he may be, you can buy a gift here which wiii not only please him but be of Tf service tp-him.. For men and boys of all ages we have ideal giftsHust the kind that will be appreciated after ^ A new shirt, a pair of Christmas is over. \? Winter -vviU soon be here; Gloves, Hosiery, Neckwear, no'w is the time to buy your A feyv suggestions as samples of what awaits you at this store: Silk Mufflers or Handker­ t -' •BUY WORTHY GIFTS BUY EARLY la Overcoat and be prepared. chiefs are certain to hit the • • ' ', right spot. "We have a large There are Ulsters, double- : HANDKERCHIEFS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS • GLOVES FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS f'^ array of such gifts ready to Men's Embroidered Initial .....; 15^ to 25?^ btjeasted Belters, Chester­ Men's Dress Gloves, unlined, Cape $2.00 to $5.00 ^; shQw you; they coine in the Men's japanette Initial 15^ to 25^ fields, Slip-Q,is • and Box Men's Dress Gloves, Uned, Cape.. $2.50 to $6.00^' veiy best qxiality, in the Men's Lineifi Initial 40^ to $1.00 Men's Genuine Mocha Gloves ...... $4.0O - Coats 'witl?|5^aglan Shoul­ ne-west colors and styles. Men's Siikllnitial 50^ to 75^ ders. Made by Men's Plain Cotton 10^ to 25^ Men's Domestic, Mocha Gloves..... $2.00 to $3.00 '} These are just a few of Men's Hemstitched Linen 50^ to $1.00 Men's Domestic Mocha Gloves, lined # HART, SCHAFFNER & the suggestions we have to Men's Pine'^ambric Handkerchiefs, 6 in handsome $2,50,and $3.0O.;';'t| MARX make, ' Christiflas box . $1.00 Men's Horsehide, lined and unlined $3,50 to $6.dO':|| The services of this store Men's Hemstiched Handkerchiefs, 3 in Christmas Men's. Working Gloves, unlined..'...... 75^ to $2.00 of all wool fabrics that are . box .,,! $2.00 to $3.50 are at your disposal, just Men's Working Gloves, lined... •. 75?^ to $2.50 Men's Pan'^y Silk Handkerchiefs 50<* to $1.00 warm and durable. Men's Woolen Gloves and Mittens.... 50f^ to $2.00 bring in your shopping list. Men's.White Silk Handkerchiefs..... ' 50^ to $1.65 Xlbp^fbt lfil9; Eart 8cba£aar A Uar- Boys' Woolen- Gloves and Mittens.... 75^ to $1.25 HOSIERY FOR CHRISTMAS Little Boys' Woolen Gloves and Mittens WE ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF SHOES AND RUBBERS Men's Cotton Hose, all colors 50^ to $1.00 • 254* to 40^ Men's Fur Mittens, Gauntlets...... $5.50 to $7.50 Map's Lisle Hose, all colors SWEATERS FOR CHRISTMAS 40^ and 50^ i'r Nothing could be more acceptable for a gift than a >h's Silk Hose, all colors good warm Sweater. We have them in all colors; some r^ '"..i-' ,65?^ to $1.00 t.N>-t>i.rV- •-..^./- •> • Y-neck and some Coat Style, and some with Collars. ^^'Meif•V s Fhie Wool Hose 42^ to $1.50 Coat Style $2.00 to $10.00/: The Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes ^^Men's Hea-sry -Wool Hose ^'^ 5p^"tb $l;50 V-^^^^ $7.50 to $10.00 OPPOSITE DEPOT • AYER, MASS. . Men's Cashmere Hose 75^ to $1.50 Khaki Army Style $3.50 to $8.00 Boys' Black Cat Hose, according Jumbo Weave, with Collar. $4.50 to $8.50 to size and weight 40^ to-75d Boys', Sweaters $2.00 to $7.50 A: G. Miscellaneous Items NECKWEAR—Four-in-hands in a large variety of LOWELL'S BIQGEST AND BEST DEPARTMENT STORE BATH ROBES—Give Him a Bath Robe—nothing designs, wide open ends 35

% . - • in Christmas Boxes—better grades solid or plain white; in laundered or French cuffs OUR RUG AND DRAPERY DEPARTMENT SUGGESTS SPLENDID GIFTS FOR THE gold 25^ to $5.00 $1.00 to $4.50 HOME HOUSE COATS—Give Him a House Coat COMBINATION SETS-In Christmas Boxes—Arm Showing the best assortment of Curtains in all styles and grades 98fJ to 917.50 a Pair $5.00 to $10.00 band and Garters 65^ Scrim and Marquisette Curtains in all the newest styles 91.25 to $10 Pair Scotch Madras Curtains in a variety of patterns or Dutch styles 92.98 to 95.98 Pair CAPS AND TOQUES UMBRELLAS BAGS AND SUIT CASES Ruffled Curtains, of voile and muslin, made with a good full ruffle; worth $3.50 92.5.0 Pair Always an acceptable gift for A most practical and useful Gift Ruffled .Curtains made of fine scrim with Picot edge, worth $5 and $6 93.98 and 94.98 Pair Caps of ever}' kind for Men and We offer for your selection the best and most complete assortment in this section 'of Boys. Toques of everj' kind for any member of the family. Leather Bags $7.50 to $30.00 .scrim and Marquisette by the yard, in plain, figured and fancy double border Men, Boj's and Children. Men's Umbrellas $2.50 to $4.00 Leather Suit Cases $15 to $20 for all sorts of curtaining ^. 25^ to 89f^ a yard Ladies' Umbrellas $2.50 to $6.00 Imitation Leather Cases Filet Nets and Madras Lace in a large variety of patterns suitable fdr long curtains Men's Winter Caps $1.00 to S2.50 $1.75 to $4.50 and for door panels 49^ to 91.49 a yard Men's Fur Caps $5.00 to S8.50 Imitation Leather Bags Scrim with colored border for curtains '. 49^ yard BELTS Boys' Winter Caps 75^ to .S1.50 $5.00 to $7.50 Muslin in all the grades for sash curtains or long curtains for bedrooms 29< to 50^ a yard Leatlier Belts, all kinds Bags, leather Yarn Toques 50^ to .S1.50 Colored figured Marquisette for bedrooraSj over hanging 59^ yard 25c to $1.50 $3.25 to $14.00

FOR YEARS THIS STORE HAS BEEN ^TBE HEADQUARTERS FOR RUGS AND ART SQUARES-AT CHRISTMAS TIME Holiday Footwear for Every Member of Family Here you'll find the largest assortment, attractive and ajipropriafe designs and color­ ings in everj- grade, and the lowest prices to be found in this section of New —sav­ SLIPPERS FOR MEN—A ,^.,,,,1 variety of Leather SLIPPERS FOR WOMEN-^ ings of from 35 to, 50 percent. and warm Pelt $1.25 to $3.50 In warm F»>U goods In 9x12 heavy Axminster, slightly imperfect 9x12 10-wire Tapo.Mry 932.50 SLIPPERS FOR BOYS—In !.,>ather or warm Felt many stylos- and colors 949.00 814x101/2 10-wire Tapi'stry 929.50 goods $1.00 to $1.50 $1.25 to $3.50 9x12 heavy Axminster, slightly imperfect 9x12 9-wire Tapestry 927.50 High Buckle Arctics for Men and Boys SLIPPERS FOR GIRLS—Pat­ ' , 942..50 814x101/2 9-wi_re Tapestry 925.00 ent Leather and warm , 9x12 French Wilton, slightly imperfect 959.00 8%x9 9-wire Tapestry 919.50 High Buckle Arctics for Women and Girls Felt goods in many colors 9x12 Velvet " 945.OO 6x9 9-wire Tapestry 917.50 Rubber Boots for Men and Boys 814x101/2 Wilton, perfect 972.00 9x12 8-wire Tapestry '. 925.00 75c to $1.50 Indian Moccasins for Men and Boys 814x1014 Axminster, slightly imperfect ' 8V4xl0y2 8-wire .Tapestry 922.50 Indian Moccasins for Women and Girls f 40.00 This is the tftst lot at the.se prices High Cut Leather Skating Boots for Boys and Girls 814x1014 Axminster, slightly imperfect Small Axminster rugs in a host of fSS.OO designs; sizes 27)n.x54 93.98 to 95.98 61^x9 Axminster. , ,. 935.00 SmjilLAxminster rugs, slightly imper- 6%x9 Axminster, slightly imperfect; 931.S0 " fect;'sizes 36itf.x70 95.98 to 98.50 Ruga Purchased now—and wis. strongly recommend an early selection-—wllT be delivered when George H. Brown yon desire Reliable iOlothier "^"Ki,* As, Ayer, Mass. '•>irr •f'u4-f-Jl<-B-^ l«^L*^ ;i^ / '•:-t:R- -vi^^sl^u^^^P^ -. V N'V.V: •,'> ^mv*

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ONE l>OLL.\K ANI> FIFTY CENTS froui. Gr.inltevlllf Jolniil the order: clshtci-ii member.s wer.' j.nsont and PHIt YEAR IN ADVANCE M-vtTu; viyUors. Mi-Tj L:::ii;fy sanK In ht-r U.SUU1 aweetru-sj*. 1 Lcfit'shnn'iity CEOKGK H. U. TUIl.VEK. I'lib^shcr wtrf i.*'rvfd hy lli«' ;.-•••>.•*. und the in foU».»%\inK ortlcer.s \\ .•..* •• .-IcetiHl: .Mr.s. \;: ~ iMahoy. V. !'.: tte j>ublliili the foUowlns I'lipi-rs: Jani't Wiijrht. i/res "• .Mrs Myets, sec: : ., C. 1'. Wulk>-r, Tamer's I'ublic Spirit, A JIT, .Mii&s.. treas. The spea'^; f tho jifternotm. Tbo Orotou Litiiiliiuirk Mrx .Mta Hollis. ' .f.ffr. »pok« on the colors Tbo Pt-piJcavU Clnrion-.^clvertlitcr W, <• T. V. Whit !:ibhon Home for • • Is Kecrotary. and Tbo Uttli-ton Guidon woaien of which I'hnton. president. Yarns Mis Sawyer, ,-( Tho •Wcsirorcl Wardsniun 'n,.s h.ome in -Ay- ;vas i.>riglnally built Tlio Harvard UUlsldo :t - .' social cente: 'T iioldlers at Caniv at Manufacturers' Prices Ttxo SlUrlcy Onvclc [ <• \. ns. under th* r.anatrement of the I W . '. T. I'. .M • HoUiH Is a well- Xto Townsciul Tocsin > kiio-eii worker ,i . i the lines of tetn- rl Tho lirookllno (X. B.) Beacon ' liel.UtCe, The HoUls (N. U.) Uomcstcatl ! i"'scar R. Si'i.'.dlnK L< cutting Off a xone lumber lut at Carlisle station In Hanley Company :^^. Entered a« Becond-elass matter at tht •!;e e.xtreme southeast section ofthe VA' •poitofflce at Ayer. Mass. ' fiwn, close by whijrc Littleton.'Acton. (-arlisle and Westford boundary lines Forge Village, Mass. Saturday, December iS, 191« converge. -Mr. Spalding has not de- f cided whether hc will saw or lo.ad the .August Mr. Jackson had found It • lumber tn log form into tho cars, the honor of their visitors Mr. and Mrs. WESTFORD necessary to relinquish -»-ork increas­ { lot being located near the tracks of Whitcomb gave a party at their home ingly. The end came suddenly, al­ ' the Hartford and New Haven railroad. last week Friday evening. Center though not without its warning. The next farmers' institute will be Mr. and Mrs. Cole Eunice Priest > A -very enthusiastic meeting "f !'("' From the horae of the deceased fu­ held on Wednesday, , at of Scituate spent Sunday with Mr. and 159, A L., -was held labt week The neral services -were held on Wednes­ tho Paige street Baptist church, Low­ Mrs. J. M. Hartweil. . new legion buttons were dLstrlbuied day afternoon, when his former pas­ ell. .Morning, at 9.30, farmewijcon- . All the Littleton schools. Including and plans for tho big dance on -New tor, Bev. Harrison L. Packard,, of ference on fruit growing in Mfd'dlesex the high school, will close December Tear's eve at the town hall were made, Winchendon, offlciated, Interraent county: 10.30, address by Martin J. Another meeting was held In Granite­ 19 for the Christmas and New -i'ear was made in the family lot at West­ King, of Xew -york, on "Growing viile on Tuesday evening. vacation of two -weeks. lawn. nursery stock in N'ew York State." Rev p. L. Bro«nsey will speak All bills against tho town should be Mr. Jackson was born In Winches­ Dinner ^nd entertainment at noon. Sunday morning at tho Congregational presented before the new year as the ter, X. H., sixty-eight years ago. Hc Afternoon, two o'clock, talk by Miss church on "Seeker_ s for God • and at town books will be closed this month. lived also in Claremont, X. H., and In Helen Holmes on "Possibilities in flow­ ''^'" tte-'erenlng service thc topic will be All bills against the schools should Winchendon. About twenty-seven er-growing for women." Everybody Is Kv'-" -"Moulding human life." bo handed in at once, for business con­ years ago he carae to Littleton and invited to invite everybody. L'* Mrs, Harold W. Hildreth Is back at venience. bought one of the well-known farms aehool again after an attack of ton­ The branch electric rall-yay from Miss Taylor, teacher of drawing, has of Xewtown district, which he car­ silitis, and now her mother, Mrs. I.aw­ Westford to Brookside' is being dis­ resigned and will conclude her serv­ ried on as long as health would pcr- mantled for discohtlhuance'. The large rence, Is sick with the same -trouble. ices here this term. She has accepted »""• , , working car and force of men are a position In the Medfleld, Wcstwood Rev. A. R. Hussey. at the Unitari­ Mr. .ifackson has been twice married.'. pushing towards the Center, where the an church last Sunday afternoon, gave and Norfolk schools. While her res­ His first wife, who was Miss Eleanor work of stripping the road will begin. a scholarly and interesting discourse ignation is regretted in Littleton, Miss Washburn, died about fifteen years The Fitchburg and Lowell street rail­ Irom tho subject. "Children ot light." Taylor carries the best wishes of our ago. A few years after her death he way are in charge. Mr and Mrs. S. B. Watson enter­ people for her success and happiness married Mlas Elizabeth McLeod; ot in her new field of labor. tained the speaker of the Tadmuck Haying still goes on in several parts Laconia, N, H., who with a half broth­ of tho town; some are cutting the club guest ovening, J. L. Harbour, of Rev. B. D. Scott will preach from er sur\*lves him.. frosted second crop and some the Boston, at their home during his stay the Congregational pulpit again next The deceased -was a man of retiring frosted first crop of meadow. Some In town. SiJnday. • habits, devoted chiefly to his hpmo and of this lateness is chargeable up to farm.Interests. He was, however, al­ Mrs. John Shaddick and daughter Rev. Gall Cleland preached an elo- absentee on stato guard duty In Bos­ qiient sermon last Sunday and was ways glad to render a kind service and Anna, now ot Allston, were present at ton. well supported by the choir -which ren­ do an neighborly act. Naturally am­ tho Tadmuck club on Tuesday even-1 bitious, industrious and persevering dered some hne selections. tag. •-."-.-• GranltcriUc. he faltered not before a heavy task, On Friday evening, January 9, un­ At the auction sale of box lunches but took Just pride and satisfaction In Court Graniteviile, F. of A., held a held by the Grange last week Wednes­ the- accomplishment of what might der the auspices of Westford academy, largely atterided and interesting meet- day evening $25.80 was realized. have daunted a less courageous and a most attractive entertainment Is be-, ing in Its rooms on Thursday night Mr. and Mrs; CTohn Lund are the enterprising farmer; and In his best iog planned, when Edward Brigham, with Chief Ranger J. "W. Shackelton parents of a little boy, born recently, days his willingness to do the hard dramaUc reader and basso _profundo, in the chair. Much business of im­ things was so well recognized that .his •will be the entertainer. portance was transacted. It was also Charles E. Fay has been elected aid was frequently sought and his able A very pleasant all-^ay Ladies' Aid decided at this time to start a mem­ president of the Watertown Coopera-- service much appreciated. meeting, with good attendance, was bership drive that will terminate the tive bank. Held at the home of Mrs. Harry dumb flrst meeting night in March. Suit­ Mrs. A. E.. Hopkins opened her on Thursday. A social dinner at noon able cash prizes will be given the lead- pleasant home to the Woman's Alli­ A Communication. . was mi

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••^^ Satnrday Dccctobor 13, 1910 Mllo Harrington has a now Ford Among those from Qroton who at­ •j-v car \ tended this meetlnj. In Boston wcre t CROTON Tho barber and hLs family have D. Lewis, G. b. Knapp, W. P. Wharton. moved trom John P'ltZKeralds house E. O."Collier and Mr. and Mln. 'W. V. KcwM Itonus. 'to the Potter -house on Hollls street, Blxby. At tho meetlnK of the E.^ S. Clark lately vacated by W. I-', Clk-ason and po.st G. A. H.. last week Kriilay. the family. Rod Cro.sR ChrlstniUK Seab^. follow InK ollicers were elccteil for the Mrs. 'William Giile is iiuw improving As Christmas ^ipprotiches every-onfe onauInK yetvr: Charle.s H. Berry, com.; in health. it asked to buy Red Cross Christmas «Ay;^2.MAas« "Wvrner H. Souther, s. v. e.i John Con- A large number fuirii here went to seals, Tho seals should adorn every don J V. c; Thonuia Gllson, cilllcer of Aycr lasi Sunday to see "The miracle holiday package and letter. The mon. the Ua>- and rhap.; .Moses P. I'almor, man." ey realized from the sale of these seals qm Charles H. Torrey. adjt.; Charics will go almost to tho last penny toward H Berry. rei)resentutlve to the Grand A dinner and ciuiference for the Re­ the autl-tubcrculosis battle in towns Army encampment in Hoston; Charles publican League club leaders In the In which the seals aro sold. The bal­ H Torrey. dek'Kiite. It was voted to eighth MIddlese.-c .senatorial district ance will help to flnance the w-ork of hivt a Joint insuillaliou witb the W. R. WlU- held at Groton Inn on Friday eve­ c<-' the National Tuberculosis association C they to .set the time for the in­ ninK of last vi-eek. The lea'ders from in Its support of w-ork throughout the tht- vjirlouC^w-ns in the district and Gifts That Serve stallation. country-.- friiiii Ayer we>e i>resent. as well as I ist Saturday evening some excite­ KoNert N, Turner, secretary of the Tuberculosls kills producers—chief­ IT'S THE THOUGHT BEHIND THAT COUNTS—THINK BEFORE YOU BUV. THJS^ ment was caused about tow-n by the l.-uKue, and Charles Nichols, field sec- ly men and women betw-een the ages Appe irance of a brijcht light on the r.'taiy Of the league. During the din- of 15 and 45. It claims—active men OF ALL YEARS, MAKE YOUR GIFTS PRACTICAL—A SOMETHING WITH NOT ONLY eastern sky, w-hlch proved to come nir thero w-as slnKing under the direc­ and women In the homes, the ofllco from J. B. Raddin's meado-w-.'-whieh tion of one of the league's song lead- and the shop. It • causes 160,000 A "TODAY," BUT A "TOMORROW." HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS: •was burned over tliat day for the pur- • rs. Abel R. Campbell, of Low-oil, -was deaths In tho every year. poso of clearing off the dead grass be. nominated as director of the state or- It costs the United States i'n eco­ fore (lowing the meadow. ^-anlzatlon of tho league to servo from nomic waste alone about J500,000,0,00 TOWELS . Tho Book and Thimble club met on this district for the coming year. Mr. annually.'More than 1,000,000 pifrsons JEWELRY m^m^-' Friday afternoon, December 5. witb rurner told of the plans of the league In this country are suffering from'ac­ Fancy Turkish Towels, pink and blue borders - Mrs. Ellen Barrows aitd devoted tlu- for this w-lnter and for the coming tive tuberculosis:"right now. It men­ and . W^!&\ afternoon's .discussion to mlscellant-- .vear, and a general discussion of local aces eve'ry community, every home 65?J to $1.69^ and even' Individual. And yet tuber­ ous topics. Tho next meetlnK -^vlH be j questions took place. :•/* beld on at the home of culosis Is curable andr prev-entable. All Linen Huck Towels. $1.00 and $1.19 Mrs. Sims, continuing the siime plan John Fitzgerald has had a telephone The Red Cross Chflstnvas seal drive GOOCiS ^l;:^

•'H' v< ^aJP, '^^'dii .^> ••->«!«**«»*?" \t\ j,^^y www'a ivV ^4 % Y3«« e, •tm^ Jt SATUBDAY DECEMBER 13» 191* '{geavl^lS 'ni!'^'?»."''''| TOWNSEND Tho Ladles' Liberal Aid society ot LUNENBURQ Ix)ng and Fottljful-Serrice. the L'nitarian chui-ch met last weok At the close of the business meeting Wednesd.iy at the home of Mrs. George Ntn\-H Items. • Oentitr. of tho church last week Thursday eve­ * INSURANCE L'pton. and a nio.^t enjoyable session a much loved ning Rev. M. A. (.lutland In behalf of DEC DEC. Mr.s. IrvinK Seaver. Mrs. Kinlua Kev. Kayctte Xlchola, ri^ay-Satnrday was held, with ret' .•>lMuents served at of the Methodist church iu tho society stoi.po.i forward to Ed­ Accident and Health liUo Spencer and Mrs. I'lura Flanly at­ paistor tht- close* of the ;i !.-r;-.uon*s w-ork. 1905, died In l''>ughkoepsie. X. 1'.. -No- mund S. Francis a^u! In nicely chosen .At FITOHBUEO'S BIG BIARKETS tended the runiona Gi-a:i>;c inei-tltm in 12—13 12—13 Uablllty and Automobllo Mi.-s Myllyk.iiij; ... who has been v-ember 1'6. and was l)uried In Brook­ word-s expressed the sincere regard Leominster l;i3l week Thui-.sdiiy. Agent lor b-jaidillK at tlu- ix- -,„• of Mr. xxt^d Mrs. field on Krld.i\-. November 2S. and appreciation < f tho church and Mrs. .-XnKli- l.lillK- Is si]et;diii>: :i short • .,\ present lu'urd- society for his faithful sorvic- as clerk .XlfVatider It' Rev. I. A. Mi-slor. another good pas­ vacation with -Mrs. P.. (>. Ki-ed In .\lr. and -Mrs. Her- of tho church for fi.rty-nine succes­ EUMP ill-..- at the lu'i tor of tho Methculist church hero In CORONA Amesbury. sive years and now .-ntorin-,- upon his num 1.. .Stlckni-y 1SS5-C, Is now livirg in Beacon, N. Y.. Mis.-! .lane Worci-.-ti r •-nf-i-talned a EOUND The Personal AVritinc Machino Mrs. I.'.zz!.- (1. XX ,-r from ?"itrhliurK. and wlU be glad tu send all his old fiftieth. As a slight xoiten "f thoir re­ party of her sobo.dmiiti-s iast Satui-- gard and In the rnxv of tho society Steak ESIELOI^N 25c. lb. vi.-^'eri-y and a poem of his own composition. and d:iiTUy refri-shnii-nts served, :r.- w-inter, which is now approaching. It l-.il:. hav.- : . . -. ••n thi- sick l-,?l with CludillK a prettily di-coratcd blrthda> The new order of sorvices tried at wus a perfect sur'pris'- to Mr. Frtmcis, cake. Miss Jane was the recipient of -•-vere c«'M-^ the Methodist church last Sundtiy wcre but a very pleasant ono and ho elo­ NATIVE VEAL, aU cuts .. 15<* to 45«^ lb. many little Kilts from her friends. Mrs. M^--\.i- Hod>;ntan, of Green­ held at the usual time. Then camc quently expressed bis thanks and grat­ The I'arent-Teachcrs' assoclaf.oi: ville. N. 11 . called upon friends In intermission for basket lunch and hot itude for the gifts. Whon the two NATIVE PORK, all cuts...... 10^ to 40?J Ib. meetlnK. notice of which was KIVIT. xn town last w.-.-k, coffee was served by tbe Sunday boxes w-ere oponod thoy w-oro found la.-jt w-eck'8 paper, -vvas postponed nx,- Whitne\ Hiiutelk-. youngest son of school. Then camo the afternoon to contain a very nice all w-ool sweater T" A TL M" "rx i"*""™ *^ i*»' tll thc next meetlns on account of x'-.x,: .Mr. and -Mrs. Frank Boutelle. Bay­ servico and stereopticon views; If was and a fine pair of three buckle artlcs. Farm Bureau, which held InstructiM- berry hlll. has been quite sick with a very Interesting and the new order ot Most scr\'Iccable and useful articles I /% l\/l l_/ li'ttd-t 26c. Ib. Offlce Room 1 meetlnss in the hall on Tue»d;iy .d severe coUi. , things seemed highly gratifying to all. for the comfort ot a man eighty-one Carlcy Building AYER, MASS. Wednesday. Tuesday evenin- xixe Alfred Hu.ssey, from .\ahby, has en­ N'c.\t Sunday at 1.30, "Views In thc life years of age. JL/ iJL iVl J3 '"•*='* • • • • ^"'- ''"• '"• Girls' Economic club had ch:i-->- of of Christ," will be shown. A gospel 8t7 Telephone 36-12 tered the cmplo.v of tbe Belgrade Rug New Adremsoments •*—' .*--«..*.».«. .»_^ GE-NUINE SPRING the meeting. Tho high scht'cl sloe t'ompany. and George Lovering has team and a lady singer from Fitch­ CHOPS 18Irs. Fred Patch -was ot the church and they have given It NOTICE der's house. chosen secretary pro tem, Mrs. Alden a place of honor In the church parlor Helmet Sugar Peas -a oi / ^ FynvU* Sweet Com . OLD ONB Sherwin being detained by the Illness Yt Mrs. Carrie Lane, of Gardner, who and returned thanks for the gift. The Annua! Meeting of the Share- .Armour Mixed Vegetables •*-^/2V Compass Wax or Green Bcan.^ It-lB ith© .TINISH,_ has been making a short visit at the of her littlo daughter Dorothy. The tiolders of the First National Bank of Tho new public health riurse. Miss S.\TCRD.W OXI.Y • ,that'makes the maohine^ home of her niece, Mrs. Ir\-lng Seaver, following committee on Christmas Ayer.. will be held at tho Banking work was elected: Mrs. Abbott Hodg­ Mildred Parsons will mako her homc roturned to hcr homc on Sunday. Rooms, In Ayer. Mass.. on" Moiwlay, ae far as appearanoe; man and Mrs. Ivers P. Shcrwln, Plans with Mrs. E. B. Saunder-s. Her tele­ JaJQimr>' 12, 1920» at 3.30 oVIock P. M.. We make It by test—tlmt Ls why It Is best Gilbert McNayr and family, who >goes» What about let'^- were discussed for a public supper to phone nt.mber Is 3T and she will bo for tho purpose of acting upon the 1 have occupied thc tenement over BROCKEWtAN'S OCCIDENT BRE.U> be held In the vestries on January 7, on duty from 8.30 a. m. to flve p. m. following; business: ting: us.'repaiatiToup, Mudgetfs store tor some time, are to and It was left In the liands of the fol­ She can be called at any time tor To choose a Board of Directors to move to "i^oso soon where Mr. McXayr automobile? lowing committee: Mrs. Henry B. emergency purposes. Those desiring servo for .the ensuing year, and to ~ AT OUR BAKERY COUNTER Is employed, Hathaway. • Mrs. .\bbott Hodgman, hcr services are required to call her We' agree to7g£ve~yott transact any othei* business that may Wlilp Cream Pies Cream Puffs Pic Shells Mrs. Gertrude LcClair, of Leomin­ Mrsv Joseph McKean and Mr3_^Alden before S.30 a. m., or during the noon come before the meeting. a- quick handsome • dur-' ster, -was a week-end visitor at John- Sherwin. f hour, or after five p. m. CHARLES A. XORMAXD, Arlln's. able Job, at the low-^ Charles, the little son of Mr. and Miss. Elizabeth Ferry died at the 5tl5 Cashier. . Fresh Cut Lettuce, Celery, Sweet Peppers, Mush­ The many friends In town of. Mrs. est possible; prioel;^ Mns, Clarence Sherwin, has been on home of her brother, .\ugustine C. Ayer, Mass.. Deceml)er 9, 1919. Abble Flnhegan regret to hear that she rooms, Tomatoes, Sprouts the sick list the past week with stom­ Ferry, on Wednesday, after a linger­ , We agree, tonse' Jias suffered a slight shock at the home ach trouble. ing Illness, caused by a weak heart. Grapefruit. 5 for 25^ 3 for 25^ throughout Vialfentljie^ of her son, Herbert Finnegan, In Burial was at Chlcopee on Friday. Kochestei-, N. H„ where she has been William R. Thorpe, a former resi­ Collector's Notice &.CompaQy;!s vamishesi since the death of her husband, John dent, visited his son' Lawrence Last" Sweet Oranges . .. 29^ dozen Annual Jloctln^^ colors andKbther m^i?' Finnegan. week. — OF — The annual business meeting and Ribbon Chips -ISc. Ib. Jiffy JcU, 10 flavors erials which are, THfil dri Wednesday afternoon the L! B, .Kl tho recent buslne.ss meeting of CANDY Xmas Candy 4,V;. lb.. 2 packiigcs 2.1c. S. held their fair In the vestry of the the Baptist church Mrs. Fred A. Patch election of offlcers at tho Congrega^ MOST EXFENSIVE; in' Wo nuiko it Peanut Brittle SSc. lb. Congregational church, there being resigned her position, as clerk of the tional church was held in the vestr>* SALE OF REAL ESTATE White Hou.se Coffee SSc. lb. first cost but stand-, fancy-work, aprons, mystery packages church, and Mrs. .Abbott Hodgman on Thursday evening of last week. and Ice cream for sale. George Gates was elected In her place, and Mrs. Rev. M. A. Outland presiding ex-of- N. B. C. Vanilla Wafers ISc pkg. Yoimg i\mcrlcan Cheese IOc. lb. ard {for excellenceittia had charge of the ice cream, Mrs. Patch was elected church treasurer, ficio. N. B. C. Dinner BLscults OOc. lb. Old Style English Cheese 07c. lb. world >. over. ValOht ihef' Norrls the fancy work, Mrs. Myra filling the vacancy left by the removal The.following offlcers were elected: of Perry W. Sawtelle. & Company"guariaate© Swicker the apron table, Mrs. Living­ George C. Jewett, treas.; John G. Gll­ Delmonte Sardines 23c. can Kellogg's Krumble Bran 17c. pkg. ston the mystery table, and Mrs. Winfred Ward and famliy. of Jef- chrest, col.; John H, Davidson, aud.; Finnan Haddlc 18c lb. A\Tilte Pearl Macar9ni quality. George Davis a miscellaneous table. fe'rson. N. H., called upon friends in Xorman G. Bigelow, ex. com. 3 yrs. 8c pkg., 2 for 15c Supper -was served at six o!ciock, after town last week. Mr. Ward was a Commlttees^-Mrs.. >.'ettle F. Barter, which there was an entertainment. former resident here, being employed oxaming com., 3 yrs.; Mrs. E. S. consisting ot a piano duet by Mr. about thirty years ago by Dr. H. B. Marshall. Mrs. \V. H. Adams. Mrs. R. •FRANCIS J. PERRY Seaver and Miss Hazel Copp, glee club Boynton. D. Field, social: Miss Fannie C singing; solo, Robert Copeland; read­ Graves. Miss Blanche E. Lancey. Mrs. Brockelman Bros. Pine Auto, Carriage and Wagon A new- one-pipe heater has Recently ing, Supt,. H. C. Knight; farce. "The M. A. Outland. they to choose their been Installed in the brick store which MAIN OFFICE—FITCHBURG, MASS. Painting bargain counter," Mrs. Irving Seaver, own chairman, music; Mrs. C. E. Miss Helen Dobson. Miss Miriam Ad­ proves .most satisfactory- Brown. Mrs. Xettie F. Barter, Mrs. U. S. Wlicnt Director's Uccnse No. 015,182 V. B, SIGN P.\rNTING A SPECIAI/TY ams, Mrs. Gertrude Piper. Jlrs. Icea Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson, from Xorman Bigelow, calling and recep­ Cowdrey; closing number by the glee Webster, visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank tion; S. V. Mclntyre, Carl E. Brown, STORES IN FiTCHBnRG, LEOMINSTER, CMNTON, SIA.SS. Telephone 74-3 club. Hamilton, Stevens' hlll, last week. Jr., John G. Gllchrest, Lawrence M. Mrs. Jfary Heiith had the charge of Bigelow, ushers. , Offlcers of the Sun­ The ^wiiers and occupants of the Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Flarity, Mrs. Central Ave. Ayer, Mass. the library reading-room last Saturday day school are John H. Davidson., following described parcels of real es­ Warren Seaver and Mrs. Edna Bray In the absence ot Mrs. Alexaifder supt.; Earl A. Brown, asst. siipt.; Miss tate, situated In the Town of Town- 34 Years >Tith Frodcrick Whitney attended the Grange convention in Reed. Thelma L. Bro^*n, treas.; Miss Edna send, In the County of Middlesex, in "Worcester on Tuesday, Wednesday nnd Edward artd Charles Jodery, trom E. Adamar, sec. and lobrarlan. thc Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Now is the Time Thursday, Boston, are visiting their father, Amos Reports wcre given for the past and the public are hereby notified that Miss Florence Wyeth, of Bayberry Jodery. year by the various offlcers. . George" the tales thereon severally assessed To get a load or two of that Collector's Notice hlll, substituted for Mrs. Bray at the for the years hereinafter specified, ac­ Mr. and Mr.^. William White, of C. Jewett, treasurer for the church Harbor school during her absence. cording to the list committed to mc as — OP — Worcester, and Nellie and James Mac- showed receipts of $1034.09 from the Miss Wyeth Is a student of the Fitch­ Collector of Taxes for said Townsend Cabe have been recent guests of Mrs. collector, $279.05 from interest and burg Xormal school. invested funds, and from other by the assessors of taxes, remain un­ Wood-Bobbin-Wood Vaughn at the home of Mrs. Susan paid, and that the smallest undivided The Re\jekahs held a w-hist party Morgan. sources enough sto bring the sum up SALE OF REAL ESTATE after their regular meeting on Friday to $1768.15; a balance of Sl-10.10 left part of said land sufflcient io satisfy That you hear talked about so much; every stick of it Frank. Irene, Gordon. Stella, Rachel o% ening of this week. over from last year, was included in said taxes, with interest and all legal and Agnes, children of Mr. and Mrs. this amount. Expenditures for the costs and charges, or tho whole of said hard wood and all ready for stove use Walter Bennett, are all HI with the Vt\\v antl Entertainment. year. Including the pastor's salary-of land If no person offers to take an un­ Orders may be left at HILL'S DRUG STORE, Ayer, measles, and Helen, thc sixteen-year- $1000, were $1684.32. $98.54 for mis­ divided part thereof, will be offered The fair and entertainment pivon old daughter has just recovered trom at the Methodist church by the Dorcas sions and repairs on church and par­ for sale by public auction at the Se­ with Mr. Bray or Mr. Beverly. Tel. 509-3 or 203-2. the dLsease. making seven in the fam­ sonage, which amounted to $148. A lectmen's Room, in Memorial Hall clas.s K.^* v,-<^ek Friday evenincr "was a ily ill at the same time. decided success, the program for the balance of $.83.S3 is left in thc treas­ Building in .said Townsend, on Satur­ ovenins" consisting- of a piano pnlo. Miss The fotir cases of measles in tbe ury to begin the new year. day, the 10th day of January. 1920. .Shepherd famll.v. Mrs. Shepherd. Florence Misner: f^vco, "The Peabody The collGCtor's report agreed with at nvo o'clock P. M., for the payment Frank. Harriet and Elwin. are report­ pew," the character? l"-in'^ inipC'r.--on- that of the treasurer and the report of said taxes with interest, costs .ind ed as Improving, but Mrs. Shepherd nted by Mrs. EUa "U'ilson. Mr.-^. Grace of Richard D. Field of the executive charges thereon, unless the same shall h.is heen very ill. AVrieht. Mrs. Ernest Birrh, Mrs. Mar­ committoe in regard to repairs made. be previously discharged. garet Wilson, Mrs. Hattie Misr.er. Mr.';. Mrs. Lois ^*ose. who makes her Miss Thelma Brown, treasurer of Lot No. 1. Assessed lo Mrs. Isabelle Georg-e Upham. Miss Emily I-awre:ice. h':.nie w-ith Mr. .and Mrs. Ivers P. ihe Sunday school, reported receipts K. Rusk, described as follows: Sit­ Mrs. May Parker and Mrs. Alien Sherwin. has beon \-isii:ng in Wor- of $80.54, including balance from last uated in the northwesterly part of said Swicker. each doing their bit in reno­ year. Expenses amounting to $51.50 Townsend, bounded westerly by the and a cash balance of' $29.04. At her vating the church. The clo^ingr nv.m- P.ouy '''owdrey. the barber from the location of thc Greenville Branch of Townsend, Mass., suggestion a voto of thanks was ten­ lier wu.= a piano solo by Mi^s HaZel Center, has recovered from a severe the Boston & Maine Railroad Com­ , 1919. dered Rev. L. A. Whiston and Deacon ('opp. att.ack of measles and -will resume his pany; northerly by land of .Joseph F. Thc owners and occupant.s of tho Goorgo C. Jewett for the work they Mrs. T. T. Goodwin and Mrs. Albert business at his shop at the usual hours. Thompson and by land of ^usk and following described parcels of real es­ had done and the great help it had Scales had charge nf the fancy work McDonald; easterly by land of A. J. tate. 3itu.ited In thc Town of Town­ The- Ladies' Study club met Mon­ been to the littlo people. table: Mrs. Lucy Lawrence and Miss Morse and land of U. S. Adams, and aend, in the County of Middlesex, In d.ay .afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mis.s Kdna E. Adams, secretary, re­ Gladjs Fe'.ch, apron table: Mrs. Frank southerly by land of U. S. Adams, con­ the Commonwealth ot Massachusetts, Hern-ian L. Stickney and a very inter­ ported for the Sunday school, 4S ses­ Miller and Mrs. Ernest Birch, doll taining 41U acres with the buildings and the public are hereby notified that esting session was held. .\fter the sions held during- the jear with an table; Mrs, Ella "Wilson, mystery thereon. the taxes thereon severally assessed roll call, -with quotations and current average attendance of 54. The total Christmas treo; Mrs. Ivora Austin and T.ax for year 191S $18.04 tor the years hereinafter speclfled, ac­ events. Mrs. Stickney pave .a most en­ membership is 94, a gain of two over Mr.s. Kmma Eaton, ice cr^-am and food cording to tho Ust committed to me tertaining, and instructive paper upon last year. I.ot Xo. 2. Assessed to Mrs, Isa­ table; Mrs. George J. I'pham ar.-J Mrs. as Collector of Taxes for said Towii­ '•-Vviation in the war." w-hich w-as On accour.t of tho terrible epidemic belle K. Rusk, described as follow.s: OUR STOCK OF CHRISTMAS GOODS IS MORE George TT. Upham. mlsrelianeoii.- table send by the assessors ot taxes, remain heartily enjoyed. The r.ext meeting Af Influenza last year the church and Situated in the northwesterly part of of soaptf, powders, perfumes, etc. unpaid, and that the smallest undivid­ will tie held at tho home of Mrs. Jo­ all its auxiliary societies was forced to said Townsend on the westerly side of COMPLETE THAN EVER ed part ot said land sufflcient to sat­ seph McKean On the afternc-in of De­ suspend all meotinps for several the location of said Railroad, opposite Alx^ut TVn\-n. isfy said taxes with Interest and all cember 2? on the topic -'New year weeks. A fact which several of tbo the above described lot, bounded legal costs and charges, or the whole At the meeting of the Dauirhters of c-Jstoms in m.any lands," offlcers mentioned in giving thoir re­ westerly by the road leading from STATIONERY of said land Jf no porson offers to tako Veterans last week tho following of­ Mr. ar.d Mrs, .\lfred Hussey. of ports. Wost Townsend to Mason; southerly ficers were elected: Mary G. Mac- an undivided part thereof, will be of­ Leominster, havo taken the Charles Mrs. S. U. Mclntyre. superintendent by land of L'. S. Adams and iand of Master, pres.: Alice Day, s. v.: Etta The very latest tints and shapes, in small boxes or large fered for sale by public auction at the Patch houso on Main streot and ex­ of the cradle roll, reported 35 names the Town Qf Townsend; easterly by Sanders. J. v,; Elnora Smith, treas.: Selectmen's Room In Memorial Hall pect to t.ake i>'-'Ssos.«ion immediately. on the li.st and seven promotions to said location, and northerly by land cabinets EMen Richards, chap.: Mary Taylor, Building, In said Towiisend on Satur­ Mr. H-jssoy is employed at the Bel­ the primary grade. For thc home de­ of Alexander Reed, containing' 57 pat. inst.: Hattie E. Cook. Flora Wat- day, tho third day of Jjmuary, 1920, grade rug factory. partment, Mrs. C E. Brown recom­ acres. kins. Hattle Misnor. council. Tho re- TOILET ARTICLES at two o'clock P. M., for the payment mended reorganization and a chanse mainincr ofTicers ar^ to be appointed b\ Kdward Jodery. w-ho has roturnod Tax for year 1918 $10,so ot said taxes with Interest, costs and of methods, hopinp to ."JtimuKite in­ Ivory Pyrolin in abundance; Mirrors, Brushes and Mani­ th^ in-coni!ng president. The inpt.-il- from r-sti-.n, for tho prosont is em- charges theroon, unloss the same shall terest. For tho sowing circle Mrs. I.ot N'o. 3. Assessed to Mrs Is.i- laton of ofncer.;* will tak'^ plac^ '.n thf- pjoyo.i at Dan-.on & Richardson's mill, be previously discharged. Edith L. Smith reported a cash bal­ bolie K, Rusk, described as follovis: curing Articles for sale by the piece first Tuesday in January. At th" n--xt Frod r.ii-hards has been on thc sick ance of J93.95 and a good amount of Situated in the westerly part of .said Lot No. 1. Assessed to Clarence J. mepting, DecernV»r.-r ' •; will '-.o a list s-ifTenng from a severe cold. work done. Townsend on tho southerly side of Also, a large variety of Manicuring Sets in Folding Lafountaln. described as follows: Sit­ r'hristma-'* meeting, \r.d o:\rh nu^nibf^r Mrs, F H ' irmsby \-isit*^d in Ros. Main Stroet. bounded northerly by said Miss Ruth G. Gilrhrost. secrctar>' <^f uated In the southeasterly part of said Is asked to bi in g a cift not o-Kc !:ng ton Last -s-nok. b;;t has no-w returned Main Street; westerly by land of .Vlex- thf* r*. E, society, reported active work Leather Cases. Townsend, on tho road leading from ten COI ts In V ill o Tt is b.op''.! r to hor i-.omo horo, an.lrr Rood; southerly by land of Alex, and Increasing intorest. and S. U. Mc- Townsend Harbor to Shirley, bounded n* tord. \.r,^o \v il bo 7i r p s < nt. anrier Rood; easterly by land of Wil­ CANDY Th.- ann'jal salo of fancy an.i useful Int\re, treaj'urer. reported a balance westerly by land ot Frank E. Conant, liam M, I.,awrence and by land of Mrs. Mrs Halt '.o n Hri^^r. an d Haf: artlolos by tho Ladios' Liboral Aid so- of $40 on hand after paying out $87.-27. "outhcrly by liind ot Laura W. Smith, Martha Adams: Including buildings Huyler's Park, Tilford's Whitman's Liggett's d ^rs a: • • •.'.• o rk c In Wrs t GI-M;. riot>- was hold on Tuosda>- aftornoon The troA.suror for the church was easterly by land ot said Smith, and there.,n, containing 1 acre. northerly by land ot Edward P. M r,-i. .Mo- r' ^k n n ! t-^ 'T ' 1 .'"t!:; iiT tho ro;id:r,g-room. and i:, splto r-f 3-.:thorlz.v] to print tho financial ro- Fresh Stock Wide range in prices th<- (It.sagrooablo storm anil bad trav. ivirt with thf» budpct and tho pastor. Tax for year 1918 $56,1>1 Brown, containing 80 acres ot land olinu' w.-ts woll patronized a:- 1 a flnan- with the buildings thoroon. r-i ;:-. t-.wr tmasurer an^ r.«, S.T r.l h Ht!; .s to ron: in'i'i f : I .Mpheiis K, Francis, who died Decem- -'if Tax Collector, fr,.- her aff cr a fow wock.-^ of • • \;.*it of fho l..'t'lifs' Kit- j i.cr I'l !r<0!>. The (tre.iter part of the said Warner road, and on tho west by T Aiisend. M.n-ss., Dec. II. 191!>. NOTICE IS HEUEBY OIVEN, that noodod rr-st. -cini firrio to ono of Il'.olr 1 time sineo his death she had beon tho siibAcribcr has been fhily appointed land of Tho B. & A. D. Fcasondon I.on..; was postpcir.od un- admlnliitratrix of the estate of JOSEPH Company, containing 62 acres of land 1 with her youns-est d.aufrhter, Mrs. Ed- V' TICK IS HBREBT tJIVKN thftt Xho Mr nn-l ^Tr,'!, W TI Wirw n:-.'] ,\. DONNEU.T late of Pepperell Irt the with tho buildings thereon. Thoodctro, of M.Tldon. nro yp^n-Lr,; j win II, Stevens in . Wash., and ;il.s r.h.r hn,H been duly appointed f^x- N. fl.mm I mCount y ot Middlesex, deceased, Intes­ M:.< >olo;hy McKinnon. •\\ho hns ! !! was thore that hor death occurred -<• ;;,.r t.f the will of SARAII F. GIL- tate, and hae taken' upon herself that Tax for year 1918 remaining wlnt'^r at Xho Methodist ;>ri r'-o; ''iV :.\xo of Oroton In thc County of trust by KlvinK bond, aa the law di­ •.•is tititr in I'-o«ton nn,- Wish to call your attention to unpaid, »16.17 M r. WinK roni ing f or I Ii o -.v*- f-k . .r..ls ! vlrinit>-. on last week Friday. She waa sick d\''. )(o.'x. deceaflcd, testate, and han rects. i .1-. If u.r.'-d to hor homo «ith Mr. only 2 4 hours ttnd her death was r\k-r. ii;.on himself that tnist by fflvlriK their stock of. Ix>t No. 3. ABses.scd to Leeman & "r.'i IS tho law directs. All persons having demands upon the T-i M • H. rl>«Tt U'iso. caused hy th.lt ever to be dreaded dis­ estate of said deceased are required to Leeman, described as follows: Sit­ Mrs, l-'"h..] Woir)i is rojiortod nn n ease, bronchial pneumonia. A. tele­ A i ;..rf

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MOLLIS, N. ri. A flno time waa enJo>od by all. There torney, which hold the closo attention Christmas tree for the children. Thero will be onother dance on Krlday even­ of his audience from start to finish. was a good attendance, bringing good News Items. ing, December 19. Mr. Tufts Wits tendered a rising vote results In liio '-vuy intended. Thor.- Thero wcre about fifty parents at­ Thero was such a snxnU number out of thanks. wore solos by Mrs. Ctirrio Parkor and The When to tho Red Cross x.nn-.x.,i meeting no Mrs. HIaiK'ho Sliattuck, readiUKs i,y M tended the Parents' meetinp last week At tho meeting of Shirl.y [io.st. A. and a very Interesting meeting was business was tran.sn. t,.,! I... Monday evening, otlicors for the the Missos Kiiiilio Geiger any tho ;:ttl- oii.-s. ^3 .success held. It gave tho parents, and Mr. Miss Clara Rus-..:i ..:.d .Mrs. Emma year 1920 will bo elected und two dele­ Phebe and I'^onalil Blood, and a \-ioIin Eledlric Record a good opportunity to get ac­ Dii^bar, master ;,!.,| i.oturer of the gates to the Middlesex county mooting solo by Philip Hloful, .Mls.s Katiti'i-iiio or failure pf quainted and understand, each, other Orange for 1920. :. :; .Monday for La­ to be held In Cambridge on Docoiuhoi acting as his acoompani.-t. .Mrs, Park­ better. Mr,"Record explained the new conia to attend th- .

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Saturday,.December IS, 1919 adoption by the school committee Is guests were Mrs. Whitmarsh and Mr, At- the trnltarlan church—Sunday held In th^tttfttt/luUl on Wednesday as follows, tho schedule having be.en Tucker, teacher of manual training, service: 10:45, regular offlces and sor evening and ^»tjU>na«d by few more crowded out of the report of tho spe-. making with the full teaching force a mon, Offtrtory solo, Mrs. Sargent, tban thirty persgna. Q, A. Cook pre­ PEPPERELL company of about twenty. Preacher, Rov. Fiank B. Crandall, the sided as chairman. Miss F. A. San­ clal town meeting laat weok for want minister. Subject, "John', the Baptist, uf space: After-dinner speeches were made by derson, scribe, Reported for the com­ Xows Items. Principal Whitmarsh, Sub-Master and JesuB, the baptl-sm of water and mittee that It seemed advisable to hold Mtss lU-rtha Colson has cnguKC- Elementary school teachers—Inex­ Carlson and C. C. Tucker, who each the baptism of the spirit." Church union evening meetings each Sunday perienced, rtrat .\e.ir $750; aecoinl yea.r. school at twelve. of tho month, one at the Unitarian Christrrias: nients as seamstresw In Newton and If inerlteu, tmo. third year, If merited. and all gave due recognition to the m vicinity which will detain hcr there i's'^f/x fourth yeai- and thereafter. If methods and -work of Supt, Benner At tVo Strand this Saturday In "The church, one at the Congregational uiwrlted. Ilotn^. e.\cept that teachers during his term of labor for the vengeance of Durand," with Alice church, and two.at the Baptist, and ^-•-•• until Just before Christma.s. when she having previuus successful experience schools, and the best Interest of those Joyce, the Vltagraph puts on the mar- that the responsibility for tho success is expected 1U)MIC for a holiday. shall receive tor their flrst year the under his direction, Hla efforts In ket thc flret of its great super-films of tho meetings rest with all the so­ - Gifts mlnlinutn salary for Inexperienced (.)ur apoloKie.s to .Mrs. .M. .M. Kleh- teachers plus JJO for each year of auch their behalf have been unremitting, adapted from the literary creations of cieties rather than the church in which .'irds for apparently moving her from successful exijerieiice; but no beginning and are appreciated. twelve nationally famous authors. This the meeting of the evening Is held. ti>wn la.sl weeli. as l)er ittni. \Vc In­ salary of such experienced teacher ahall A musical program was given, con­ Is a Rex Beach stoiy. and Is the most Commlttoos from the different We Have On Hand an Extra Good Display of " tended to .«tate that Mrs. Itiohards exceed i'j^^f If the work of a teacher sisting of a vocal solo by Miss Alice dramatic revenge ever perpetrated. churches are to orrangctor the meet­ receiving tn.- iiiaxttnum salary show ex­ Cleary. and piano solos by Miss Rynn Tho horo^ played the leading part In ings. Preparations-for a vesper serv­ spent 'rhanksKi\'JnK with her sister. traordinary' merit, the school conimlttee "The climbers " This wonderful pro­ ice for Christmas aro already well un­ Mrs. G. K. Shattuck. and in another may vote, en lecoinmendatlori of the and Mra. Whitmarsh. It Is to be re­ STATIONERY CIGARS PIPES CIGARETTES ;fe.' superlnteinUiit of schools to pay her a gretted especially that the original duction Is fully the equal of any onc der way, and a Christmas concert will item to ."-ay that Krank Chase and fam­ maximum s.-.:at-\- of MOOO In recognition poem, which w-as most thoroughly day plcturoever shown in .\yer. Sun­ bc given in another church. Few oth­ CIGAR and CIGARETTE HOLDERS ^ ily were nu'vln;; out of town. The two Ihereof. apropos and which was set to music day, Mabel No:inand in a "Venus er matters wero discussed, but much iten\s becomlnt; cui-lously jni:;;ied. and sung by a trio consisting of Misses model." interest w.as manifested In tho fcedera- Elementtiry school principals—With­ tlno experiment. ' BOOKS BY LEADING AUTHORS miKht Hxve j^ome people a false im- out prevU-us exi>erlence as principal, Wood, Jones .tnd Morton was given Afl exhibit by the domestic science jjresslon. Ilrst year ib-uU: second year, tf merited, for tho benelit of their guests of this class of the high school nxtd the sev­ Thc pretty Interior decorations of CANDY—Fish's Lowney's Page & Shaw's SIOOO: thiid year, if merited. SHOO; evening, and is lost to the public. enth and eighth grades is heing held the town hall,. W'hlch have been so Elmer Chase, son of Fr.ank ''l-.asc. fourth yea: and thereafter. If merited, A line fejtture of the evening waa at the storo ot Geoi-ge H. Brown this much admired, were.greatly marred reuiainod in town wllh Mr. and Mrs. SIJOO;. except that principals having the presentation to Mr'. Benner of a I''rlday ond Saturday. by smoke from a flro originating near McCiiithy, lloasiint street, last week, I'revious sueeessful experience as prin­ cipals shall receive for their rtrat year $20 banknote with a few earnest words Last Tuesday 17101-nlng a demonsti-a- the chimney last week, which for a •when the family moved, and wa.-- tak­ the minlmuir, salary for Inexperienced of appreciation by Miss Clara M. Shat­ tlon of cgglc.ss tituflins was :;iven to time thrc.itened the destruction of the en quite ill on Saturday. His f.-.ther principals plus J50 for each year of tuck. Mrs. Benner was also presented l)Uildin.tr. A thorough cleaning will C. R.P.GO. J'<;.v the cooking classes at the high school caniC'back to town on Monday tu care such successful experience, but no be- with a $5 gold piece from tho domes­ by Miss Eleanor Cleare. who Is con­ be necessary to make the auditorium giimlng salary of such experienced tic science class In the schools, the presentable, and even then the fresh­ for him. principal shall exceed JllOO. If the nected with the Royal Baking Powder Depot Square - presentation being made by Miss Julia Company, ness of the paint cannot bo restored. Mrs. Lucy Dow CushlnK' an.l Miss work of a principal receiving tho maxi­ Rynn In a happy nianner. Both Mr. mum salary show extraordinary merit. The War Camp Community Service G. W. Prouty Is Ipstalllng electric liuth are expected home from Welles- the schooi comniittee may vote, on rec- and Mrs. Benner were taken unawares Il-.;ius in his residence on King street. AYER - - MASS. but responded to the presentations Invito all people In town and vit^iitily Jey next week asthe college tenn ends ommendatlon of the superintendent of to a mualcAl evening at the Soldiei-s' The passenger service oo-tho Fltch- December 17. Mrs. Cushing Is In schools, to pay her a maximum salary most fittingly, showing their appre­ ciation of the thought and the gifts. club. West street, Tuesday evening. bui-g i-allroad has been cut down in charije of onc of the hallis and Miss of »1300 In recognition thereof. December 16, at eight o'clock. . The compliance w-lth orders for conserva­ Kuth la a student thOre. High school teachers—Inexperienced, aololats will be Miss Mildred Kemi>. tion of coal, but Littleton is no losei-, flrst year, JlOOO; second year, if merited, A letter for Uie PubUc. who haa a. charming soprano voice, as the tialns taken off were all ex­ Miss Ruth Clark, who tormorly re- »1100; third year. It merited, $1200; press through town. fourth year and thereafter. If merited, Several have urged the publication and Private Charles Banner of Camp sl'dcd In fown, visited herb on Sunday of the portions of James Walter Devens,- cornetlst. Admission free. at the homc of Mrs. A. H. Gilbert. She JJ300: except that teachers having Miss Grace P. Conant; of Decatur, WE ARE previous successful experience shall re- Smith's letter which Supt. Benner read Joseph Connors post, A. L., are the 111., is at home on account of Milli­ has been living at Leominster, with an ceUc for their first year the minimum at the special town meeting. That salary for Inexperienced teachers plus happy recipients of a check from J. ken university being closed because aunt, Mrs. Sarah Gove,' who was also part of the letter which Is of general J. Barry tor $100 to add to their fund, of the coal shortage. ,a former resident of PeppereU. Les­ >50 for each year of such successful* ex­ interest follows: perience; but no beginning salary ot w hlch. is surely appreciated by the Mrs. Sadie Pierce has accepted a po­ ter Gove, also of Leominster,' brought such experienced teacher shall exceed "As anyone who mingles with those members .of the legion. About ten new of maturity, trained in Pepperell sition as housekeeper in .Cotult and MCJS Clark here on Sunday by auto. J1200. -It the work ot a teacher receiv­ members havc recently Joined the post. writes very happily of her new home. uarters ing the maximum salary show extraor­ schools, can see for himself, your It Is understood their engagement has dinary merit, the school committee may Mrs. Thomas Miller w-lll hold a sale 'been announced. schools turn out real men and women. Tho entertainment in the lyceum on vote, on recommendation ot the sui>er- I could wish nothing better for my of fancy and useful articles at hor Tuesday evening was exceedingly Intendent ot schools, a maximum salary children than that they might come home on Pleasant street, December 15 choice and merited the appreciation — FOR;-: H..F, Hobart has purchased a wood- ot JHOO In recognition thereof. and 16, ' • ..lot of Ivan i'arker on Oak hlU, which .u.nder the guidance In their later years ot the enthusiastic audience. Partlcii- High school sub-master—Inexperi­ of such a teacher as your Mr, 'Whit­ larly enjoyable were the patriotic se­ Is to be cut by W, E. Thorpe, this sea- enced, ftrst year, JISOO; second year It Resignod. lections played On .the bells, - Hardware Tinware Woodenwai'e son, and Emil Somer has been hired marsh and get tho beneflt of a broad- ?,*.AA"''; 'l^JO: third year. If merited-, 'mlndednes.s, moderation and sincere The people ot the town will learn to do the teaming of the logs to the »1500; fourth year and- thereoiter, if understanding of his calling which are Death. Robeson's Shuredge Cutlery Fessenden mill, at Brookllne, N, H. merited, 51600; except that sub-masters with great resfot th^it they are soon having prei-ious successful experience so marked In his work and so rare In to lose a public servant of great worth •. Mrs. Margaret Twisden, widow of Mrs. -Gertrude Tarbeil entertained as high school teachers or sub-masters general practice. It Is labor such as John G. Twisden, passed to her heav­ shall receive for their first year the hla, in conjunction with Intelligent and long standing. Miss S. Adelaide Thermos, Parker Pens, Daylo Ligh'ts and Batteries Mrs. Sara Barry of Boston over Tues­ Blood has resigned her position of.li­ enly reward early Tuesday morning, minimum salary for Inexperienced sub- colleagues that make the public following a slight attack of pneumo­ day night on the occasion of the lat­ masters pl|i8 $26 for eacb yeaV'ot such schools. of Pepperell deserve my brarian to take effect January 1, 1920. Galvanized, Ash Cans and Sifters ter's visit here at the initiation at successful experience as teacher, and nia ot two days. Sho had long en­ 5oO for each year of such successful ex­ prompt appreciation. Mlssr. Blood 'was for many years a joyed the distinction- of being Little­ Acoma lodge. perience as sub-master; but no begin­ "Modern education can bo success­ teacher In the public schools of Cam- ton's oldest woman, and throughout Perfection Oil Heaters V ning salary of sUch experienced sub- ful only when certain Important fac­ bride. In 1905, having given up her her life had retained her faotiltles to a- The dance of the Frank 'SVest post, roaster shair.excBfid J1500.. It the -work American legion, Is now placed at an of a sub-master receiving the maximum tors are taken Into account. These w-ork as teacher, sho was appointed remarkable degree. She has been In earlier date than was flrst Intended In salary- show extraordinary merit, the most impoitant factors are that teach­ to the position of librarian In the pub­ the good caro of her only daughter, ers should bo fltted by temperament order,not to conflict •with other social school committee may vote him, on lic library ot Ayer to succeed Miss 5I1SS Clara Twisden, who faithfully rccoinmendatlon ot the superintendent and training to the work of educartlon May Fletcher, who was to bc married, mlnlstei^e'd to her needs, and w-as rich­ ' occasions of.. Christmas week. It Is pt .schools, a maximum salary ot J1700 and that thcy should be adequately ly blessed by kind nelghhops and thc , 'to be held on Wednesday.evening, De- In recognition thereof. .^ » w paid for their service. IThere are and w-ho Is now Uvlng In Sprlngfleld. King's Daughters, whose attentions I. G. D-wriri^il teachers. I know, who will stan-e on Miss Blood brought to her work in ' cember 17, atPrescott halL The com­ High school principal—Inexperienced, havo been- much appreciated and mittee, of which Douglas Deware is ?,"L*"'*'J,",''"''" second year, if-merited, w-ages that wouldn't be offered to a the library the ability of a/trained thankfully retielved, OBOOESIES AND HABDWABE chairman, have arranged for Miner & JliOO; third year. If merited. 11800; ditch digger and yet will give to chil­ teacher, a - knowledge and love of Mrs. Twisden !was born In L>-nn Doyle's orchestra, six pieces, of Low- fourth year. It merited. JlOOO; fltth-year'^ dren under their care an unremitting books, skill In dealing w-lth-young ninety-eight years ago July 28, She it merited, J2000; except that high devotion and enthusiastic Instruction people and a spirit of devotion tb the was married In L>-nn and united •n-lth filaai Street Depot Square AYEB, WASS. .ell, that played at Lakevlew all last school principals having previous ex­ that ought not to be physically possi­ perience as teachers, sub-masters or Interests of the people w-hom she was the South street Methodist church of • season. ble on an occasional ham sandwich that city. Her residence In Littleton •. Miss Katherlne Lawrence, following principals, shall receive for their flrst and a glass of evaporated milk. There to serve. She has kept up with all year the minimum, salary tor Inexperi­ the modern methods of library work covered a period of approxlmately •'the removal of Mr. and Mrs. 'Waldo enced principals, plus J25 for each year are also critics who say that teachers flfty years, most of which was apent in Spauldlng to Lebanon, N, H., for the ot such successful experience as teach­ who ask for better pay are Incipient by regular attendance at meetings of the New-town district, where her hus­ er, or sub-master, and J50 tor each year Bolshevists. Well, If this Is so, then the library associations, Sho has dl- '•winter, went to Mllford, N. H., where of such successful experience as prin­ band owned a. small farm, It Is ati academic Bolshevism whiph I ways been ready to assist any and Mr, Tw-lsden"s death occurred eight­ she Is with Mr, and Mrs, Ernest Stlck- cipal; but no beginning salary of such admire. everyone who sought assistance from Ayer Hardware Co; ,'- noy for a time, experienced principal shall exceed 11800. een years ago. Of hor four children \ It the work of a principal receiving the "Star\"o the teachers or underpay the library and has-worked faithfully two sons have died, and she Is sur­ John Melendy, who has been under maximum salary show extraordinary them and they will be forced by cir­ and conscientiously for its every in­ vived by the daughter and- her son, park street Phone Ayer 531 ATER, MASS, merit, the school oommlttee may vote the care of a physician at his home him, on recommendation-of the super- cumstances either to a rieluctant serv­ terest. ^ Warren Twisden, of Cambridge, be­ ;ifdr some time past; recently went to ice or to go elsewhere for a living, Miss Blood is at present living in sides a few grandchildren. I'SSSJi" "' schools, a maxlmam salary thus In many cases abandoning to The funeral was held from her late the hospital at Nashua, to have an ot J2200 In recognition thefeot. Leominster with relatives, having X-ray taken. It now develops that the teachers of poorer gifts and training homo at the Common on Thursday- JUST A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS This salary schedule shAll- become ef- positions which ought ever to be fllled rented her house on Washington'street afternoon, at w-hlch Rev. H. L, Caul­ difflculty is -what the doctors coll a dls- ;J^v!? .°" January 1. l»20, and from by those with natural aptitude, en­ for the winter. kins, her pastor, offldated. Burial was • located stomach, that • organ having that date each teacher shall receive the EUECfTRIC TOASrrERS POCKET MIRRORS h^.f'TC '° ^b'ch she would be entitled thusiasm and real love for the learn mado In the famliy lot In Westlawn dropped a few inches from its original had the schedule -been effective at the Ing child. To the Peoi^ of Ayer: cemetery. EIiECrRIC GKBLLS AIR RIETJES position. Although not conflned close­ time ot her appointment. "May I say that the service rendered ELECTRIC IRONS BOYS' CARTS ly at home, he Is under orders to ab­ to Pepperell by the present principal. If your qubta that has been assigned stain from any heavy,work or lifting Death. Miss Shattuck, who -for nearly flfty to the town of Ayer Is reached, 27 Vt % BOXBOROUGH EliECTRIC HEATERS SLEDS years has given the best of her life ot that quota goes to the Massachu­ PYREX WARE BICYCLES of any kind, and the case Is one not The death of Elmer Chase occurred N'ows Items. to be cured in a day. ^ after an Illness of only a few days on and energies to the splendid work of setts Tuberculosis League and out of AliCMINUM W-ARE SKATES education Is a.service which, happily, the 27V4% that is forwarded to the Prescott Burrvoughs and Mrs, Cath- Wednesday morning and was unex­ CARVING SETS COASTERS For the flrst tfme at popular priees pected to his family. His father, Prank oiir cltliens seem to appreciate to the Massachusetts League S'AVr. goes to crlne Furbush attended the three- D. 'W. Griffith's supreme triumph, Chase, recently packed his goods to fujl and will doubtless recognize In no the National' Tuberculosis Association days' meeting of the State Gran-g» in KNIVES AND FORKS RAZORS "Hearts of the world," at Page's hall, uncertain manner when the golden op­ Worcester the past week. move back to his old home at Vine­ portunity for such recognition arrives. In N'ew York, From the 81^95- that SCISSORS FLASHLIGHTS—Special Price Ayer, next Monday and Tuesday, Chil­ yard Haven on the island of Martha's goes to th* national headquarters Last Wednesday B, C, Steele receiv­ At this moment she Is a .standing ex­ ed a call from Charles Atwood, now READING U-WIPS ACTOMOBIIJE . ROBES ilren 15c., adults 25c. • Vineyard. Mr. and Mrs. Chase went ample of what lovo of teaching, mental 2%% of thiit amount is forwarded to 6^*-;'. to stay with relatives at Acton while the AmerlcaU Red Cross, They In re­ In the employ of the state forestry-. GLASSES The men of the Community church their goods were In transit, and the equipment, and sturdy, sterling char­ Mr. Atwood was formerly top-ser- served a supper at the church on young man, but thirty-four years of acter can do to make a community turn tor this 2H% print the seals, geant of the 31st Company In France: Thursday evening to about 200. The sound and progressive. One reason loan us their name and good w-lll, and also, manager nf T.umher TTnlt No, 1 received at Harbor farm, thereby In- Grange session In Worcester thts week. age, remained here for awhile with creaslngtbtrherd to thirty-flver This All fourrreturtied-homo-on-Thursday— •men proved themselves very capable his step-sister, Mra. Eugene McCarthy, for her success Is that she has lived In many cases have rendered us very In . ttji providers of the supper. amongst her people, has felt with farm is supplying a large number of afternoon. on Pleasant street. He had been^a them and suffered with them. I am valuable assistance. Clifton Steele, Burpee F. Steele and The Community church will have a mill workman, although out of health It Is practically Impossible to make Ralph Smith are working for Blanch­ families In Maiden and there are sev­ Mrs. Ruth Clark was called to bold enough to, think th.at .she Is a enty-flve customers on the waiting list. pi;-; "Christmas tree on Tuesday evening, tor aome months. Besides his parents bigger citizen than many a president." clear to the minds of the public the ard, Gates & Woodward, cutting lum­ Nashua on JF;rlday to attend the fu­ , at the chureh. and the sister above mentioned he ber In Concord, Burpee C, Steele as­ I, D, Carlton is superintendent; O. D. neral OL Mr, Clark's aunt. Miss Ortice leaves another sister, Mra. Bertha exact- relationship between the Amer­ ican Red Cross and the National Tub­ sisted several daj-s earlv in the w-eek Johnston, poultryman; A, E, Gee, WaUaee. l'/\-\ 'Homcsteod Notes. Ha-n-thome of Bethel, Vt, AYER , setting up the mill. Unit No, 3 of horseman, and G. M, Colby, herds­ erculosis Association. The closest co­ .Scotland Is well represented. Flint Announcements are out for the ^^< The convalescent men at the Home When his disease took an acute turn operation and the very best of rela­ man. double wedding of two of Mrs. Abble • stead Convalescent Home enjoyed on Saturday his father was notified Xews Items. Furbush making the fourth member. and arrived on Monday, remaining tionship exists between the two or­ Leland Whitney and "Roaring Bill" Work la progressing on the bunga­ Longley's daughters, which Is to take themselves to the limit on Thanksgiv­ •n-lth him until the. last. The remains Robert Burns lodge, I. O. O. F., will ganizations. of Unit No. 8 are also there. low of Charles Richards, bought ot pla6e on New Tear's day, when Miss ing day. Those who -were better able w-ork the third degree on several can­ were taken to their old home at North Tho balance 72^9^- remains In the John A. Walker returned Sunday Charles Spauldlng and moved to the Christine G, Longley Is to marry Stan­ to travel short distances -went to their Tlsbury, Martha's Vineyard, on the didates on Tuesday evening. At this district for tuberculosis work In >-our from a tw-o-weeks' visit In West Cape. It w-Ulbe ready for occupancy ley F, White, son of Mr. and Mrs. homes near Boston for the day. and early train Thursday morning, -p^ere meeting there will be a visitation by ow-n town. Sw-anzey, N. H. In a tew- weeks. Charles R. White, and Miss Margaret those who Were not able to do this on services are to be held, Mr'. Chase and the grand master and some of the Yours for good health, Longley Is to marry Lewis H. Brad­ Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McCarpij'. ac­ Out of all the hunters In thla vicinity account of their disability or other other grand offlccrs. Several of the R. W. Vlning, Chureh Notes. Clarence LaFountaln had the good for­ ford, son of Mr. and Mrrf, Charles E. companying the body and burial will members attended thc working of the reasons were quite contented "at be there In the famliy lot. Campaign Director tor.Mass, Last Sunday Mr. Burrows preached tune to be onc of the ten who got Bradford, The w-eddlng ceremony Is homc." where a bountiful turkey din­ second degree by Shaw-mut lodge of on "Stew-ardshlp," In the afternoon deer In Middlesex county. Owing to to take place at Trinity chapel and 'Will ner with all the attachments from Boston on Friday evening. the town was canvassed to get pledges Mr, LaFountaln's flno generosity many, be followed by a reception at Longl^ "Thc Miracle Mxm." for money for chureh expensed' for soup to nuts was served. In the after­ Teacher Resigns. Louis F. LaPointe, seventy-four of his neighbors and friends can testify homestead. The school commlttco has taken no Seldom has a photoplay so pro­ the year 1920, also missionary contri­ noon music was enjoyed,