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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
11
The funeral of George H. Tyler of Somerville was held at his residence 481 Medford Street at 2 PM yesterday. Rev Francis Gray conducted the services. He long served in the silk hat department of Lamson Hubbard and many floral offerings were present.
The Springfield Public Library will receive the bulk of estate assets valued at $200,000 from the late Stephen E. Seymour. The widow will hold the real estate during her life, with the remainder passing to the City Library Association after her death. Portions bequeathed directly to his wife were deeded before his death.
Municipal League executive committee meetings reveal uncertainty over Joseph A. Sheehan securing ballot access while other candidates in the field have signatures. The report lists League and Democratic contenders across wards and notes some have already certified nominations.
Ellen Mc Gurn, who ran a lodging house at 679 Main Street in Waltham, was found dead in her room this afternoon. Police indicated investigation into the cause but details were not released.
Bulletin from the West predicted meat price rises in Boston with pork seen higher. Local dealers note pork up three cents per pound in the last 10 days while beef remains unchanged since before Thanksgiving. Turkeys are scarce with Vermont stock unavailable and Western birds priced similarly to Thanksgiving.
Miss Virginia Beck, a Brookline musician and vocalist, appeared before officers and sailors at Charlestown navy yard aboard the battleship Wabash. She sang for two hours in multiple roles, including grand opera style, drawing tears from the blue jackets.
A prima donna performer played violin and emulated Ellen Terry in a program of classical pieces. She changed costumes for each number. The standout moment was Miss Beck’s recitation of The Face on the Barroom Floor, drawing tears from sailors and audience alike.
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