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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
2
Autopsy reveals four bullet impacts and two missed shots aimed at Marsh, who was killed in a front seat ambush. Police trace a lone 32 caliber revolver attack and pursue clues including two touring cars and witness accounts, while denying robbery as motive. Marsh had recent business ties to a stock broker case and planned California trip with his son.
George E Marsh a Lynn resident for 49 years died after a long life in soap manufacturing. Born in Danvers in 1826 he started in Peabody and built a Lynn soap factory with his brother Caleb. He served in the Civil War 1862 63 and left with a veteran status. He was survived by one son James M and two wives Elizabeth Floyd and Elizabeth Waitte. The Swift Company acquired Good Will Soap six years ago with Marsh remaining as head at a $25000 salary.
Within the last year, due to ill health, he took little part in active business though he visited the offices frequently. Mr. Marsh was a member of several exclusive clubs in Wynn.
Inspectors Cain and Thorne pursued a tip about a woman seen with Marsh near his home at 6 pm Thursday. They visited Mrs. Jane Garney at 89 Autumn Street, learned the Garney family owns the first floor and a large car in the yard, and found Garney had no knowledge of Marsh being harmed or any will that would benefit her.
A long death notice column records many obituaries across Boston and suburbs with names ages and funeral details. Entries include James M Borden 63, Brackett Brennan Canty Caswell Davies Desmond Flaherty Flanagan Floyd Gilbert Jaynes Johnquist King Landers and other families, listing residences dates April and church services.
Death notices from Somerville to Charlestown list Edward Laverty Mary Leary James Loughary Otto Madsen and George March with funeral plans. Services include High Mass at St Marys Church New Calvary Cemetery and services in Watertown Woburn and East Boston. Anniversaries mark James Coveney and Katherine Hurley at local churches.
Mre Ellen T Bowen expresses gratitude to friends for kindness shown to her and family after the death of her husband Jeremiah Bowen.
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