Deaths Births and Marriages in the Boston Area
Notices of numerous deaths marriages and births from Aug 21 to Aug 28 in Boston area towns including Chelsea Roxbury Medford Everett and Dorchester list names ages addresses funeral arrangements and churches. Regions named include East Walpole Dedham Mattapan Roslindale and Orient Heights with multiple parishes and cemeteries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burpay—Moore
Chelsea
Charles Stice
Se Vl
William E. Murphy
East Walle
Chaisea
Mary
East Walpole
Alexander
Squantum
Henry RR Alexander
Dedham
Chauncy St
South Station
East Dedham
Raymond B. Adieu
Dundee St
Baily
Charlestown
Charles W
Bridget
William Belley
Panera
Chelsea St
Wyoming St
Hyannis
Annie FR. Bliss
Eldridge St
Newtonn
Cannavan
Mattapan Hospital
Delia (Nee Morton
Wakefield
Mass
Cullen
Medford
Mary Cullen
Thomas
FE Cullen
Dence
Lambert
Wormesday
Tatent
Andrew
Ellen English
Wharies Gilmore
Beneeth Inteen
Isabelle J. Hall
Oo Ee Bowen Parsons
Whitfield St
Wretentiay
South Milford
Healey
Roxbury
Daniel
Boston
Ayer
Mace
Sharon
James W. Mace
Meeieene
Our Lady of 2 Korrows Church
McCormack
Michael T
Bernard
Margaret J. McCormack
Elizabeth A. Murch
Fremont Ave
Timusday
Ostrovski
Josephiine
Stanley Ostrovski
Marton St
St. Stanislaus’ Polish Church
O'Toole
Roslindale
Patrick J. O’ Toole
South Boston
Seymour St
Brown Ave
Church of the Sacred Heart
Overton
Bingham
Francis Overton
North St
Hingham
Way
Peterson
Forest Hills
Wilelmina Gustafva
Eric A. Peterson
Eric A. Peterson. Funeral Services At the Seer
Weldhill St
Sinneran
W. Roxbury
Frederick P. A
Thomas J
Annie M. Sinneran
Lyons
Kenneth St
St. Theresa's Church
Worcester
Somerville
Selma M
G. Tennyson
Fast Boston
Rosemore
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
East Bustom
Glenwood Cemetery
Everett
Baltimore
Melrose
Robertson
Will m D. Wake- Sela
Gardiner
John J
Orient Heights
John A Webcbster
Gladstone St
In Memoriam and Notices From Boston Lodge and Friends
In memoriam for Edward Denzler who died August 24 1914. Family note and remembrance from mother and siblings. Also death notice for John A Webster with funeral on August 24 at 2 pm at 33 Gladstone Street East Boston and attendance urged by Jeremiah J Hurley Exalted Ruler and P B McCarron Secretary. Card of thanks from George W Slason and family and Lizzie Ayers Roxbury expressing thanks for flowers and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Denzler
Boston Lodge
ELKS
John A. Wabster
Gladstone Street
Boston
Jeremiah J. Hurley
P. B. M'Carron
George WW. Slason
Giant three foot mushroom draws crowds at exhibition
A large exhibit at Horticultural Hall displayed many edible mushrooms and a few poisonous varieties. A standout specimen nearly three feet tall and 18 inches wide drew attention. its finder claimed it was edible though not inviting in appearance on the table.
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Horticultural Hall
Mushrooms Featured At Club Meeting With Foraged Delights
A club showcases wild mushrooms including Straby Straby and beef steak varieties. Members describe large specimens, edible taste notes, and cooking methods such as frying or broiling while cautioning that many safe options exist beyond canned French varieties.
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France
Labor Leader Quits Friends of Peace
Homer D. Call president of the New York State Federation of Labor resigns from Friends of Peace. He cites doubt the movement serves peace or the labor movement and submits a formal resignation letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends OF Peace
Washington
Homer D. Call
New York State Federation of Labor
The
Nursemaid Drowns After Slipping in Essex River Hole
Rose Anold a 17 year old nursemaid employed by Mrs. Ralph H Crockett stepped into a hole while bathing in the Essex River and sank before bystanders could reach her. The incident occurred in Essex on August 23 near Spring Street where her employer’s family resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Rose Anold
Ralph H. Crockett
Rufus Choate
Spring Street
Tragic River Rescue Ends With Body Recovery
A missing Lewiston girl visiting at Mrs Choate’s home drowned after stepping into a hole in the river near Corporation wharf by Burnham shipyards. Viewers including Ada Doucette heard screams as the victim disappeared under eel grass, later found by divers at six o’clock.
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George Weston
Fred Carpenter
Lewiston
Choate
Ada Doucette
Corporation Wharf
Burnham Shipyards
Miss Doucette
Stanley Wonson
George H. Pierce
John Finlanson
Dr. Ellis
Miss Unold
Sisters Drowned Bathing At Taft's Pond Near Woonsocket
Edith A Geyer aged 17 and Hazel E B Geyer aged 12 drowned while learning to swim in Taft's Pond between Woonsocket R I and Blackstone Mass. They went beyond their depths and sank while clasped in each other's arms. Bodies recovered.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Edith A
Hazel EB. Geyer
Taft’s Pond
Blackstone
Mass
Man Charged With Polygamy In Police Report
John B. Dockray a 42 year old resident of 3 Warrenton Street was arrested by Inspectors Kilday and Wise on polygamy charges. He allegedly married Jessie M Arnold in South Kingston Rhode Island in 1894 and later wed Emiline Dawson in Boston in 1909 without divorce.
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John B. Dockray
Warrenton Street
Kilday and Wise
Jessie M. Arnold
South Kingston
R. I
Emiline Dawson
Boston
Lamport liner Diomed sunk by German sub
The Lamport and Holt steamer Diomed was sunk near Queenstown after a four hour pursuit by German submarines. The captain a quartermaster and a steward were killed by shellfire during the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Lamport & Holt
Diomed
Steward
Submarine Attack Sinks the Diomed and Survivors Reach Safety
An officer aboard the Diomed recounts two submarines sighted near the ship, both rigged with dummy funnels. One submarine fired heavy shells as the liner tried to escape before surrendering after a four hour pursuit. Fifty crew escaped with the captain’s body. two boats swamped, nine drownings, survivors rescued by a second boat and a steamship. The Diomed, 4672 tons gross, 219 feet, built in 18%, owned by Ocean Steamship Co of Liverpool, had arrived Swansea July 24 from Amsterdam en route to New York.
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Diomed
Funeral Services for Judge James R. Dunbar in Brookline
Simple funeral rites were held at Mt. Auburn Chapel for Judge James R. Dunbar of Centre street Brookline a former Massachusetts Superior Court justice. A large bench and bar delegation attended the service led by Rev Ambrose W Vernon. Cremation followed and ashes go to Westfield Mass for interment. Committal services are for family only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Dunbar
Centre Street
Brookline
Superior Court
Mt. Auburn Chapel
Ambrose W. Vernon
Harvard Congregational Church
Philip R
Ralph W
Henry F. Dunbar
Hector Holmes
Thomas L. Wiles
Harold P. Wiles
Elias B. Bishop
James F. Bacon
Samuel J. Elder
The
Bar Association
Alfred Hemenway
Arthur Lord
William B. Kellam
Melvin O. Adams
Everett W. Burdett
Joseph J. Corbett
George R. Nutter
Charles B. Barnes, Jr
Herbert Parker
John W. Hammond
Supreme Court
Morton
Massachusetts Superior Court
Elijah George
Probate Court
Mr. Sears
of Whipple, Sears & Ogden
Charles 8. Lilley
Husband Finds Wife Murdered In Home
Medical examiner says death likely by razor cut or strangulation, probable morning. Husband Russ, a painter born in Russia, was questioned after entry via forced window. The couple, living in Centre street with family history unclear, faced police baffling clues including a key dispute and alcohol found at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watters
Russ
Roxbury Crossing
Inspector Dennesy
Police Headquarters
Mullin
Russia
Luca
Centre Street
Linden Park Street
Oscar
Roxbury
Emma F. O'Connor
Robarge & Sons
Brookline
Public reception for Governor Moses Alexander at Faneuil Hall
A public reception will honor Governor Moses Alexander of Idaho, the nation’s only Jewish governor, hosted by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Massachusetts in Faneuil Hall on Thursday Aug 26. More than 5000 Greater Boston Jews are expected to attend with Governor Walsh and his staff present. Notable speakers include Mayor Curley, Postmaster Murray, Richard Olney, Representatives Tague and Gallivan, and Andrew J. Skeffington. Isaac Heller will present the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Alexander
Idaho
Faneuil Hall
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
United States
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of
Massachusetts
Greater Boston
Walsh
Nathan A. Heller
Boston
Curley
Murray
Richard Olney
Tague
Gallivan
Fresh Groundfish Boom at New Port Pier
The port saw its largest fresh groundfish arrival in years with over 2 166 000 pounds landed at the new fish pier. Thirty four vessels delivered groundfish while six carried only mackerel and two swordfish. at T wharf four mackerel shipments and one swordfish arrival. Prices slipped across varieties as dealers recorded low figures.
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T Wharf
Shipping News Arrivals From Many Ports Listed
A lengthy shipping list notes steamers and tugs arriving or passing, with vessels from Halifax to Gloucester to Newburyport and Portland. Names include Canadian, Bullock, City of Augusta, Prince Arthur, Governor Cobb, Juniata, Covenant ships, and many tug and barge movements along the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian
Bullock
Liverpool
Wm. P. Palmer
Smith
Havana
Halifax
Hawes
Charlottetown
Hawkesbury
Gloucester
Hatch
Baltimore
Dorothy
Farnsworth
Boca Grande
Fila
City of Augusta
Munson
Savannah
Suffolk
Harding
Norfolk
Bunker Hill
Colberth
New York
City of Rockland
Linsecott
Bath
Ransom B. Fuller
Strout
Portland
Camden, Brown
Bangor
Capa Ann
Godfrey
Herbert
Rickes
Newburyport
Covington
Law
George Hofield
Kennebec
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
Neponset
Sears
Allentown
Michael Dempsey
Little Bisle
Larkin
Nova Scotia
Ethel BF
Merriam
Hanson
Prince Arthur
Yarmouth
Governor Cobb
St. John
N. B
Calvin Austin
Arlington
Newalls Point
Juniata
Newport News
Bunkersfill
Eureka
Ipswich
Hercules
Scituate Reliance
Albert J. Stone
Undercliffe
Readout
Pittston
Weehawken
To Bury Buyer in New York
Nat Mendelson a leading Gilchrist buyer died suddenly last Sunday at Winthrop. He oversaw several departments and was well liked by colleagues. Born in New York City 41 years ago, his body was sent to New York on the 1 o'clock train yesterday. He previously worked for a large New Orleans department store and for Simpson Crawford Company of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Mendelson
Gilchrist
Winthrop
Mr. Mendelson
New Orleans
Simpson, Crawford Company
New York
New York City
British Sink Turkish Collier Espahan off Haidar Pasha
Sofia despatch reports the Turkish collier Espahan torpedoed by a British submarine at Haidar Pasha. It notes the German-Levant liner Budos sunk in the Sea of Marmora with munitions and provisions aboard. The Espahan is likely the 1886 Newcastle-built 8 ton vessel owned in Constantinople.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
London
Espahan
Haidar Pasha
Budos
Sea of Marmora
Ispahan
Newcastle
Constantinople
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Lizzie Ayers
Ieland At
Rox- Dury
U. S
Bromfield
Florists’ Telegraph
Peery Treet
Forni
O. K
We Club
Palmer-Moore
BAY State Motor Car CO
Berkeley Street
Tremont Street
Oxford
Equitable Life
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Allsteel
General Fireproofing Co
Federal St
Boston, Mass
Dunbar Bier
Willie
New Fish Pier
Jackson & Arthur
Joanna
Margaret L
Corsair
Lois Corkum
Nomad
Harrie &Thelma
Mabelle Leavitt
Robert & Edwin
Virginia
Elizer A. Benner
Marine Observer
Highland Light
Strathern
Chilian
James 8. Whitney
Addock
Cod
Pollock
Ads
Edith & Mary
Valerie
Nat Nelson
Alice
L Lowell
M. Sears
Robert Arthur
Forest
T. Brundage
Ae Enny
Waltham
Gladys & Nellie
T. R. Silva
Waterfront
Shipping News
Pisagua
Cristobal
Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Astoria
Selectioi
Centaur Company
Turk
Dr. Gourand
Schlitz
Schutz
Jos. Gahm & Son
C Street
Milwaukee
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