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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
5
Dark blue georgette frocks are imported from Paris and feature white silk floss embroidery and bead detailing. The description notes delicate craftsmanship and elegant styling from the French fashion center.
Hundreds of school children from Catholic and Protestant backgrounds gathered for an early service of tribute at Sacred Heart Church Mt Auburn to honor the late Rev Thomas W Coughlan longtime pastor who died Thursday in his hometown Abington The procession to the school followed the service marking the community farewell to a friend of the children
A brief note describes a regular service immediately following an event labeled as heart interest, signaling routine continuity in the schedule.
A townwide service at an Abington parish honored Father Coughlin, longtime Watertown pastor, with Cardinal OConnell giving absolution. The eulogy recalled his 36 years at Watertown, his fight against religious bigotry, and his role in building schools and community facilities. His burial followed in North Abington.
The tribute recalls Father Coughlan as a steadfast pastor like a granite tower. Clergy will bear the Sign of the Son of Man and light candles as Cardinal delivers absolution, praying Eternal rest for the deceased and perpetual light.
In Lawrence, after a Pennsylvanian coal field trip report to the City Council, Mayor William P. White urged James Wrinn to raise nine more $10,000 pledges before buying $100,000 worth of coal for residents. Wrinn produced a $10,000 check, then learned his role was to secure others, which the Mayor reminded him to safeguard.
A wild West scene erupted on Pleasant Street Lynn as a man fired a revolver while fleeing. Frank Forte of 131 Atey Street Lynn is held on assault with intent to kill. John Forte of M Valers Place Lynn is held as a witness.
Mayor Péters urged Boston residents to buy Christmas Seals for the Boston Tuberculosis Association campaign. He called for liberal purchases to push the tuberculosis fight toward a successful issue.
The funeral of Dr John W Coughlin a 12 year Massachusetts Democratic national committee member was held at Sacred Heart Church Fall River led by high mass requiem. Honorary pallbearers included Charles B Hamlin governor of the Federal Reserve Bank Marcus A Coolidge of Fitchburg Humphrey O Sullivan of Howell and Adam J Pothier former Rhode Island governor. Floral tributes came from President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary Joseph P Tumulty.
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