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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1910

Page

9

Field Day of Holy Family Temperance League Draws 30000 Children

At Franklin Park 30000 children enjoyed a day of games songs and food for the Holy Family Temperance League. 15000 adults watched while winners were awarded in 100 yard dash potato and sack races with speakers Mayor Fitzgerald and Archbishop O Connell praising temperance and training of youth.

Field Day of “Holy Family” Temperance League Franklin Park Holy Famiy Temperance League Archdiocese of Boston Holy Family Franklin Field Helen Fury Rose Hickey Ova McGrath Margaret McLoughlin Ethel Cooper Elizabeth McCarthy Winifred Murphy Elizabeth Watson Margaret Ford Catherine Meehan Florence Hackett Margaret O’brien Margaret Cann Anna Hogan Holy Family Temperance League Bishop Canevin Pittsburg Father Butler

Children pledge drive opens city Catholic festival at Franklin Park

Tens of thousands attend a day of parades drills and athletic contests at Franklin Park as parishes from Dorchester Somerville Cambridge and Boston gather. Bishop Canevin offers a brief message to youths as Archbishop O Connell and Mayor Fitzgerald join the event. Over 4000 children sign a pledge to abstain from intoxicants for a year.

League Jesus Mary and Joseph St. John the Baptist

Childrens Hair Care Warns Against Harsh Soaps

An article warns that standard soaps and shampoos harm a child's scalp by adding alkali, causing dryness and hair loss. It promotes Birt's Head Wash as a mild antiseptic shampoo made from refined soap, eggs white, coconut oil, glycerin and salicylic acid, claiming it cleans without irritation, prevents dandruff, and keeps hair healthy. Available in 25¢ and 50¢ sizes.

Wolding Invitations Engraved by Clarke Co

Engraved and printed wedding invitations produced by W. B. Clarke Company located at 26 and 20 Tremont Street.

Wolding W. B. Clarke Co Tremont St

Archbishop Praises Children In Simple Sermon

The archbishop spoke of the Saviour's love for children and the kingdom of heaven. He expressed gratitude for the chance to witness the children's efforts and his approval of their work, delivering a heartfelt message to the audience.

Kingdom of Heaven

Athletic Day Races End With Crowds and Youth Victories

The ceremony closed as children joined Archbishop in reciting the league pledge. Races at the athletic field produced multiple winners such as Benjamin Bowser and Francis P. OHara in 100 yard dash heats and finals. Other winners included F R Marceau in the one mile and Edward Caples in the 440 yard dash. The celebration ended with a large crowd dispersing as special cars carried children home.

Benjamin F. Bowser Francis Hiney Francis P. O'Hara John J. Kelliher P. Jt Hardwick Charles J. Fallon Lucien Thayer Myer M. Navenson F. R. Marceau Joseph W. Martus G. A. Allen E. H B. F. Bowser Stanley Major J. J. Kelliher Cathedral A. C Edward Caples Cambridge A. C T. J. Halpin J. O. Green Hillside A. C James Burke James A. Powers St. al W. B. Colleary B. L. Wentworth John Farrell George Read English High School Meannix Hardwick Read Powers Romar

Arrest at Governor's Door Sparks City Stunt

Policemen Campbell and Cuneo arrested a young man at the State House corridor near Governor Draper's office on suspicion of forcing entry. He offered no resistance, claimed a message for the governor, spoke incoherently about sky signs, and gave no reliable name before being taken to Austin Farm.

Campell and Cuneo State House Draper Cambridge Austin Farm

Robbers Sandbag Plymouth Farmer in Barn Attack

Two robbers approached farmer George H. Robinson in his barn near Plymouth New Hampshire and struck him unconscious with sandbags after robbing him of valuables. The assault happened around 7 pm as he ate dinner, after they inquired the way to Plymouth village and fled the scene.

Plymouth N. H George H. Robinson Robinson

Robbery and Assault after Barn Attack in Plymouth Area

Robinson was struck with a sandbag in a barn, stripped, and robbed of about seven dollars. He lay unconscious until 6 pm, then crawled to a neighbor’s house. Police have 50 mile drag net. four suspects in custody awaiting examination. Doctor reports a head injury and facial cut from the assault.

Robinson David Glynn McCarthy Joseph P. Huckins Plymouth E. C. Chase

Man Held For Hitting Woman Over Call to Owens

Isaac Owens was sentenced to four months in the House of Correction after admitting he struck a woman who had called Trace J. Owens his husband. Special Officer Marston reported Owens threatened to kill the woman if she continued calling him husband. The woman testified she believed they were married though no legal wedding was remembered. The case was before Chief Justice Bolster in the Municipal Court.

Boston Mar O’connell Archbishop O'Connell Father Butler Archbishop Trace J. Owens Fisth Isaac Owens House of Correction Marston Owens Bolster

Quits Pulpit to Be Gardener in Raynham

The Rev J Reynard Lawrence, longtime pastor of the Raynham Baptist Church, resigns to become a landscape gardener for a Providence, Rhode Island merchant. He leaves after five years of pastoring and seeks better wages, inspired by a separate case of a preacher switching to department store work. He will begin the new job next week.

Raynham J. Reynard Lawrence Raynham Baptist Church Providence R. I Lawrence Abington

Torchy Returns in Post Magazine Story Touching on Tink Tuttle

The Post magazine next Sunday features Torchy, the red headed office boy, in Touching on Tink Tuttle. Torchy plays the Good Samaritan to Tink but the ending is a little sad.

Torchy Post Tink Tuttle Tink

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