Village Congregational Church Dorchester Dorchester on River Street
The Village Congregational Church in Dorchester near River Street forms of worship trace back to 1808 gatherings and the formal organization on March 11 1829. The 1829 dedication followed land donation by Deacon Stephen Robinson with restoration in 1876 and later milestones including a 1931 Ladies' Home Missionary Society and 1879 semi centennial.
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Village Congregational
Village Congregational Church
Dorchester
River Street
Codman Square
Morton Street
Codman
Stephen Robinson
Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
Christian Endeavor Society
Boys’ Brigade
T. T. Munger
D. D
Delays ruling in Cushing suit in Newport
Judge Lee of the superior court took the case of Henry S versus Gratton D Cushing under advisement. The dispute centers on restraining construction of a fence and the boundary line between estates. Testimony consisted entirely of depositions by long time premises witnesses. Depositions describe a circular driveway to the Clews residence encroaching on disputed land and potential loss of access if a fence is built.
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Newport
R. J
Lee
Superior Court
Henry "S
Gratton D. Cushing
Cushing
Clews
Rhode Island Coal Camp Suspends Work at Mine
The Rhode Island Coal Camp mine in Portsmouth is suspended today under a receiver. Once employing about 100 miners, the operation has run three days weekly for weeks, with many orders on hand. Receiver is John G. Burnett of Boston. reason for the halt not stated.
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Portsmouth
R. I
Rhode Island
John G. Burnett
Boston
Devonian to Take Out Record Cargo
The Leyland line steamship Devonian will sail for Liverpool this morning with one of the largest cargoes from this port in years. It carries 17 500 tons of wheat and sugar and 31 cabin passengers including Mrs Colin A Scott wife of Professor Scott of Tufts Margery Scott and Stanley Scott aboard.
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Leyland Line
Devonian
Liverpool
England
Colin A. Scott
Professor Scott
Tufts
Margery Scott
Stanley Scott
Harko Suits Offered at 12 1 2 Dollars in 16 Windows
The advertisement touts all wool Harko suits at 12 1 2 dollars. With silk serge lining and royal Ascot color options. Trade name S H Harrison & Co lists 666 to 672 Washington Street opposite Gaiety Theatre.
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United States
Harko
S. H. Harrison & Co
Washington Street
Gaiety Theatre
Dalate
Roya
Widow Recalls Cruelty in Trial for Husband Killing
New York jurors, lawyers and spectators were moved as Genevieve Nicodemus, 20, testified about the abuse she suffered from her husband Frank J. Nicodemus, who she is accused of killing. She spoke in a mournful recital of love amid cruelty.
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New York
Genevieve Nicodemus
Frank J. Nicodemus
Evidence Tells of Marriage Strain and Shooting Attempt
Mrs Nicodemus testified she loved her husband and wished him back. On Oct 3 she shot him and then tried to kill herself. She said he had forced her to work and berated her for earning only five dollars a week, then urged her to support both of them.
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Nicodemus
Court Heard Harrowing Tale Of Abuse And Betrayal
In a faltering voice a woman described her life with Nicodemus and Frank, including threats, hair pulling, a broken hospital dream, a dying baby in her arms, morphine, a father forbidding Nicodemus, secret liaisons to help a man she hoped to reform, and a poison gift urging suicide, all stirring courtroom emotion.
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Nicodemus
Frank
Sealed Envelope Delivers Five Shares After Deaths
Relatives of two Somerville men provide $5 in response to a sealed envelope from American Express containing a five share certificate in Porcupine Realty & Mines. The envelope, marked Valuable Papers C. O. D., was handed to the deceased men on their last day in their caskets. police investigate. donors named as Thomas Milmore and Charles T. Fryett.
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American Express Company
Porcupine Realty & Mines Company
Somerville
Thomas Milmore
Beacon Street
Charles T. Fryett
Willow Avenue
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SUGAR
Alaska
Buster Brown
Buster
Tige
Hosiery Mill
Sherman Avenue
Chattanooga, Tenn
Mignore
W. M. H. Burke
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New York City
Chelsea
Welland
Ontario
Lucius W. Wilson
Buffalo, N. Y
New England
Dame _ Fashion
Lyons
Pt. N
Yd. de Wolk Percy
Dresden
Ejial
Panama
Meen
Ida Eeelndia
Wincia Aallaw
Mia
Hamburg
Henry Holt
Brooks
Peter Newell
Holt
Reuben Larkmead
Edward Townsend
Dillingham
Newyorkitis
Joan HH. Graner
Grafton Press
Battenberg
Friendship Lin Choice
Marbatelle
Colgate & Co
Marc Best
Cne
Huval
Lt J
Yeuane Seamlei
Axmins
SS Tapestry
Brussels
Maii Siyernt
Groceries
Quaker Oats Co
Ornia Prunes
Wasonco Waney
Maine
Burnett
Vancy Finnan Haddie
Taunton Alewives
Waar
Zees
Vvytuttonary Mission Tabourettes
National
Eiomif
Ing Design
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