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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

7

Women Hold Sale and Fair to Aid Veterans

The annual Christmas sale and fair of the Ladies' Aid Association of the Soldiers' Home opened in Tremont Temple yesterday. Throughout the day and evening the hall drew charitable patrons to browse the many tables. Front row names include Mrs. Mabel Philbrick and Mrs. Sue Stuart Wadsworth. back row lists Miss Marie Sheppard and others.

Marie Sheppard Hattie T. Gott Lizzie Nickerson Mary Furness Mabel Philbrick Sue Stuart Wadsworth Josephine Dolliver Adeline R. Lermond Ladies’ Aid Association of the Soldiers’ Home Tremont Temple

Proceeds For Fund To Aid Veterans Home And Library

Proceeds from the sale go into a fund used throughout the year to replenish the library and furnish items for the old veterans home. Money funds fruit and flowers for patients, pay for monthly entertainments, and cover hospital expenses. A large hall inscription reads For What He Was and All He Cared Remember Him Today. Patrons include Mrs. Oliver Ames Sr, Mrs. Larz Anderson, Mrs. Helen R. Blackmar, Mrs. J Q A Brackett, Mrs. William Bancroft, Mrs. Charles K. Darling, Mrs. Austin C. Wellington, and Mrs. Roger Wolcott.

Oliver Ames, Sr Larz Anderson Helen R. Blackmar J. Q. A. Brackett William Bancroft Charles K. Darling Austin C. Wellington Roger Wolcott

New Civic Reform Society in Melrose Forms

In Melrose Wyoming district a civic reform group named the Wyoming West Improvement Association forms to secure public improvements and press city officials. Officers include Wilbur M. Wait president Walter J. Brand vice president Charles F. Barber secretary and E N Blanchard treasurer. A public meeting is set for Tuesday evening Dec 14 at 8 at Lincoln School to discuss community issues.

Wyoming Melrose Wyoming-West Improvement Association Wilbur M. Wait Walter J. Brand Charles F. Barter E. N. Blanchard Lincoln School

Coakley Clashes as Tylose Hearing Is Postponed

Daniel H. Coakley fought with Finance Commission Chair John R Murphy as the panel delayed public hearings on the Tylose floor preservative purchase by city department heads under the Curley era until after the city election. Murphy protested Coakley’s remarks about timing, calling such talk unacceptable.

Daniel H. Coakley John R Murphy Finance Commission Curley Coakley Fin. Com Murphy

Postponed Hearing as City Election Looms

The Finance Commission postponed public hearings after an executive session citing desire to avoid appearance of political motives. Mayor Curley condemned the move as an attempt to influence the city election in favor of the Storrow ticket. The panel set the next hearing for Wednesday after election day.

Coakley Finance Commission Commission Curley Storrow Good Government Association

British Tars Punished Demanded Over Submarine Sinking

Berlin reports say Germany has urged Britain to hold Baralong command and crew accountable under war laws for the alleged attack on a German submarine. The incident reportedly occurred off Lundy on August 19, with Baralong sinking the submarine after it had been shelled and killing the submarine crew.

Berlin Sayville N. Y Overseas United States Baralong New Orleans Lundy Nicosian

Briry Elected Secretary of Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy

William S. Briry of Melrose was chosen secretary at the board's annual meeting. W. E. Martin of Holyoke was re elected chairman. Briry succeeds A. J. Brunelle of Fall River whose term expired on the board.

William SS. Briry Melrose Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy W. EH. Martin Holyoke Mr. Briry A. J. Brunelle Fall River

Newport Re Elects Ex Mayor Boyle In City Election

Former Newport mayor Patrick J. Boyle won a 16th term, defeating Mayor Robert S. Burlingame by 2202 to 1975 votes. The campaign featured a clash over Sunday law enforcement with police.

Newport R. I Patrick J. Boyle Robert S. Burlingame

Rochester City Elections End in Clean Republican Sweep

In Rochester New Hampshire on December 7 Republicans won all seats. Dr. Robert V. Sweet was the sole mayoral nominee. The City Council comprises 12 Republicans and six Democrats.

Rochester N. H Robert V. Sweet

Woman Arrested for Larceny in Downtown Store

Inspectors Pelton and Loughlin arrested a woman yesterday in a downtown department store for larceny totaling 19.35 in gloves and merchandise. At headquarters she identified herself as May Kelleher, 28, of 396 Blue Hill Avenue.

Pelton and Loughlin May Kelleher Blue Hill Avenue

Rheum relief advertised by Himer & Amend

A classified ad touts Himer and Amend of 2851 offering a rheumatic remedy. It claims many grateful users and notes reliable druggists carry the product.

Himer & Amend

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