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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1905

Page

2

10000 Attend Letter Carriers Ball in Boston

Fully 10,000 people attended the annual ball and reunion of the Boston Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association at Mechanics Building. The event featured elaborate decorations, a 40 piece Letter Carriers Band, and appearances by prominent officials. John S. Foley led the grand march with Mrs. Foley as nearly 200 participants joined in the procession and reception committee proceedings.

Boston Letter Carriers’ Mutual Benefit Association Mechanics’ Building Washington Paul Revere Association Hibbard William H. Devine Charles H. Cole E. J. Gihon P. J. Kincaid Robert J. Crowley P. J. O’keefe John 8. Foley Foley Elizabeth A. Marshall Frank E. McMillin Charles H. Norton James P. Duff Catherine A. Duff Agnes G. Marshall W. M. Merrill

Cronin to Lead Foresters Again in Worcester

Daniel A. Cronin was re-elected high chief ranger of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters at the state convention in A. O. H. Hall Worcester. The gathering featured mass at St. John's Church, speeches by church and civic leaders, a large turnout of women delegates, and a slate of officers including Dennis Murphy, John Leonard, and James O'Neil.

Worcester Daniel A. Cronin Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters A. O. H. Hall St. John’s Church James H. O'Neil Mer. Thomas Griffin T. B. Reardon Lynn W. H. Blodgett B. S D. D Boston Dennis E. Murphy Brockton John J. Leonard Charles E. Benning Malden John N. O’brien New Bedford Sentinel Dennis D. Driscoll P. Sarsfield Cunniff Newton Francis J. McQueeney Rockland Joseph A. Sheehan John Brant East Boston James A. Desmond Roxbury Thomas F. Kelley Dorchester Francis P. Conaty Taunton Springfield James J. McLaughlin P. H. GC R. J. G. Fennessey George E. Stuart Conlin

Naval officers wed cousins in Boston area ceremonies

Miss Mary Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Miles Drake of Charleston South Carolina and at present living in Brookline was married to Lieutenant Adel bert Althouse U S N at Mrs George Ryan's home in Dorchester Ellen Thornton Ryan daughter of the late Commander George P Ryan was married at the same house to Ensign Carlos Alfonso Gardiner U S N Chaplain Reaney U S N performed both ceremonies The brides are cousins.

Mary Drake Charles Miles Drake Charleston S. C Beacon Street Brookline Adelbert Althouse George Ryan Washington Street Dorchester Ellen Thornton Ryan George P. Ryan Carlos Alfonso Gardiner Reaney U.S. N

Lakin-Bowers Wedding at Prospect Hill Church

Miss Margaret Abbie Lakin daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Lakin of 1 Hillside Park Somerville wed Alonzo Wyman Bowers of 28 Avon Street Somerville yesterday at Prospect Hill Congregational Church.

Margaret Abbie Lakin George W. Lakin Hillside Park Somerville Alonzo Wyman Bowers Avon Street City Prospect Hill Congregational Church

Whorf and Joslin Tie in Melrose Musical Pair

Miss Alta Elizabeth Whorf and Ivan H. Joslin, prominent in Melrose musical circles, were married at the bride's Oakland street home. Whorf, a noted violinist with the Liebhaber Ladies' String Quartet, and Joslin, an esteemed organist, join in marriage.

Melrose Alta Elizabeth Whorf Ivan H. Joslin Oakland Street Whorf Liebhaber Ladies Mr. Joslin

Orcutt Belduig Wed In Everett Church Parlor

Ira Webster Orcutt and Lillian Grace Belduig married in Everett First Methodist Church parlors with Rev. R Perry Bush officiating. Ushers included Clifton A Howes William P Bryant and Daniel MelInnes. Couple to tour Washington before settling at 30 Evelyn Road Everett.

Everett Ira Webster Orcutt Lillian Grace Belduig First Methodist Church R. Perry Bush Chelsea Clifton A. Howes Cambridge William P. Bryant Charlestown Daniel MelInnes Boston Washington, D. C Orcutt Evelyn Road

Easter Wedding Unites Grace Hixon and Dr Wentworth Hayes

One of Cambridge’s prettiest Easter weddings last night joined Grace Edna Hixon daughter of Mr and Mrs George Edwin Hixon of 52 Magazine Street to Dr Wentworth Larrabee Hayes. The ceremony occurred at First Universalist Church with Rev George W Bicknell officiating.

Cambridge Grace Edna George Edwin Hixon Magazine Street Wentworth Larrabee Hayes First Universalist Church George W. Bicknell

Rev Albinus Finney Frost Dead in Cambridge

The Rev Albinus Finneys Frost longtime Cambridge divine and missionary with the Massachusetts Association of the New Jerusalem Church died at his home 1 Ellsworth place Cambridge aged 57. Born Olivet Michigan he was son of Augustus C Frost. He graduated Olivet College 1870 ordained 1872 and served as pastor of the Church of the New Jerusalem in Salem. He taught at the New Church Theological School from 1894 to 1899. He leaves six sons and two daughters.

Albinus Finneys Frost Cambridge Massachusetts Association of the New Jerusalem Church Ellsworth Place Olivet Mich Augustus C. Frost Olivet College Church of the New Jerusalem Salem New Church Theological School

Jefferson's Remains Arrive Boston For Funeral Plans

The body of Joseph Jefferson will arrive at South Station Boston at 7 15 this morning, accompanied by the family and retainers from Palm Beach. The funeral at Buzzards Bay on Sunday will be private.

Joseph Jefferson Boston South Station Palm Beach Buzzard's Bay

All Hotels Looked Alike in Boston Snafu

A Pittsburg gentleman, baffled by Boston’s clear air, argued at Parker’s that his Pittsburg ticket existed. Two inspectors and a station trip failed to solve the mix up as Connolly, the head porter, refused to move the man to the police station. Manager Lindsay later resolved the misunderstanding at the hotel.

Pittsburg Boston Parker's Porter Connolly Connolly Court Square Young Revere Peach Europe Lindsay

Man Beaten and Robbed in South End Attempt

Neil Johnson, 23, of 9 Knox Street, South End, was held up at Kneeland and Albany streets by three men about 11 30 last night. He was struck, kicked into the gutter and robbed of a gold watch and 95 cents. He was taken to Emergency Hospital and described two attackers as young men around 25. one wore a golf cap and dark suit, the other a derby hat and black clothes.

Neil Johnson Knox Street South End Kneeland Albany Johnson

Jackson Club Ball Tomorrow in Charlestown

Plans are complete for the seventh annual Jackson Club ball in Roughan Hall Charlestown tomorrow night. Expected guests include Lieutenant-Colonel Francis T L Magurn Major Patrick F O Keefe Major William L Mitchell Major Robert J Crowley of the Governor's staff and the Hon Charles Sullivan and the Hon James.

Jackson Club Ward 3 Roughan Hall Charlestown Francis T. L. Magurn Patrick F. O’keefe William L. Mitchell Robert J. Crowley Charles §. Sullivan James

Senator Mellen to Head Jackson Club Ball Night

Senator James J. Mellen, president of the Jackson Club of Ward 8, will lead the ball Friday night. The event benefits club activities and community funding.

James J. Mellen Jackson Club Ward 8

Notable Cambridge civic leaders and club officials listed

The document names Donovan, the Hon. John A. Kelliher, the Hon. W. T. A. Fitzgerald, President Arthur W. Dolan of the Common Council, Street Commissioner Salem D. Charles, the Hon. Joseph J. Corbett, John J. O'Callaghan, Alderman Manuel Andrew of Cambridge, Assessor Fred H. Temple of Charlestown, Councilman Thomas F. Fitzgerald and Councilman Kagan. President James J. Mellen, a State Senator, will be floor marshal with John L. Brennan as assistant floor marshal and Thomas F. Fitzgerald as floor director.

May Duffy Assistaat E. C. Mansfield Adelaide Hibbard J. A. Kelcher W. E. Furlong John A. Sullivan Ruth FE. Kolb John F. Fitzgerald Louise Gillooly H. S. Dewey G. L. Wadsworth Joseph A. Conry Gorman P. J. Gaffney Sara Marshall J. Thomas Ward William F E. Dolan United States James C. Ruhl Thomas F. Galvin John J. Barry Thomas Leavitt G. H. Williams Newton John C. Brennan M. F. Guilfoye T. F. Haggerty David J. Hartnett Clerks’ Association

Tech should stand alone from Harvard merger idea

A reader named Max Henry Newman from Boston argues April 26 that Tech must remain independent rather than merge with Harvard. He contends Tech has its own mission and should rely on its alumni for ongoing wealth and support to keep a leading science school strong.

Pritchett Tech Harvard Boston Max Henry Newman

Ladies in Wedding Attire Display at Social Event

A list of attendees and their gowns features a sequence of women and Misses in white, black lace, silk, and satin outfits. Descriptions include fabrics like crepe de chine, guipure lace, voile, and velvet with adornments such as diamonds, appliques, and violets.

Ladies Fashion Notes From a Crowded Afternoon

A long list of attendees and outfits details various Mrs. John Cass through Miss Julia Kelly wearing silk, satin, lace, and taffeta gowns. Names include Murphy, Reardon, Lambert, Sherwood, Duffey, and many others with colors like white, blue, gray, black, and green and fabrics such as peau de soie, voile, muslin, foulard, and lace.

Elizabeth A. Marshall J. S. Foley J. J. Barry Brussels Sarah A. Marshall Agnes Marshall Charles H. Norton William J. O’brien Agnes Sutliff Thomas L. Downs Lillian Robb A. S. Blood John Lynch O. D. Sherwood John M. Candy Thomas P. O’brien John F. Countee William J. O'Brien P. J. Kyle T. L. Turner Katherine Hayes Rose Lavelle William P. Gaffney John H. Thornton Helen A. Hatch Anna EK Cronin Emily Gibson William H. Parker John Cass T. F. Coughlin J. J. Murphy Marguerite Murphy I. B. Turnbull Esther M. Knight Josie G. Lambert Annie McGovern James I. Rice Thomas Connorton Ruth Kolb Grace Conley D. J. Sullivan Marie Carey T. W. Carey Miss Barrett Flora Rogers George B. Murray Gertrude Willis S. S. Foster Dorchester P. A. Cunningham Katherine A. Duffey Mary M. Duffey Alice R. Duffey Elizabeth Scanlon J. D. Meehan John H. Brennan Benjamin Sowden M. L. Fernandez A. J. Arsensault J. F. Murphy James J. Thornton D. F. Desmond M. F

Local Lowell liquor bill sparks debate among dealers

Edward F. Hollis, attorney for the Massachusetts Wine and Spirit Dealers Association, says the unlimited licenses measure was a local issue with no state liquormen lobbying. He notes Miss Brown's license fee bill was defeated previously and asserts liquor dealers employ no lobbyists or money at the State House.

Lowell Edward F. Hollis Massachusetts Wine and Spirit Dealers’ Association Post Adams

Long voyage ends as Mabel I. Meyers reaches Boston with wool

After 78 days from Rosario the barkentine Mabel I. Meyers under Captain C. M. Meyers arrives at East Boston with 1240 bales of wool. A crewman, Charles von Ferson, disappears during the voyage likely knocked overboard on March 8, leaving a missing person case as the mystery.

Rosario South North Atlantic Barkentine Mabel I. Meyers Searsport C. M. Meyers Cunard Boston Charles von Ferson

Arabic Sails Today on Eastward Passage from Charlestown

The White Star liner Arabic departs Charlestown late this afternoon for Queenstown and Liverpool with 114 saloon passengers including General Thomas F. Barr and wife, Walter Camp and wife, Captain S. Cape and wife, Carl Dreyfus, Woodbury Ellery Hunt, John Wylde and family, plus 140 in second cabin and 200 steerage.

Queenstown Liverpool White Star Charlestown Thomas F. Barr Walter Camp S. Cape Carl Dreyfus Woodbury Ellery Hunt John Wylde

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Fin Hood Freeman Chickering John S. Foley Letter Carriers’ Mutual Benefit Association Dobson John F. M.govern Elizabeth A. Marshal Green Mr. Foley Grand March Cof Ball Newton Centre Court Father O'Connor Jubilee South Framingham Fraternity Father Scully St. Victorian Ruf Thomas Jefferson King King Oxford King Dental Parlors Washington ST Cor AVON Crosby’s Burbes Powers—Lakin Joslin—Whorf Orcutt—Belding Hayes—Hixon Albinus Finney Frost Jefferson Lowell Bill The Linwood Cafe Boylston St Massachusetts Avenue Bliss Coal CO State ST Tebe Cali Cluett, Peabody & CO Arrow Collars White Dental Arch St Milk St Edward Hatch J. S. Waterman & Sons Incorporated Jppaneral Undertakers and Embalmers Dudley Street Terminal Tel. Roxbury
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