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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1914

Page

14

Deaconess Anniversary Marks Four Day Celebration

A four day celebration of the 25th anniversary of the New England Deaconess Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church began with a day of prayer at First Church Temple street. Ellen L. Hibbard and Josephine S. Fisk led the morning service. Rev. W. M. Gilbert directed the noon service. Rev. Peter Black of Jugan spoke at the 4:30 p m service. a later service followed at Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord with Gilbert speaking. Receptions will be held today from 1 to 5 p m at Deaconess Hospital Longwood 175 Pilgrim Road Training School for Christian Service 10 Deaconess Road Deaconess Home 698 Massachusetts Avenue Home for Aged Methodist Women Concord and Deaconess Hospital Concord.

New England The Methodist Episcopal Church First Temple Street Ellen L. Hibbard Josephine S. Fisk W. M. Gilbert Peter Black Jugan Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Pilgrim Road Longwood Training School For Christian Service Deaconess Road Deaconess Massachusetts Avenue Deaconess Hospital

Mob lynches two men accused of murder near Mooringsport

In Shreveport Louisiana on December 11 Charles Washington and Breard Henderson two Black men charged with killing and robbing Cyrus Hotchkin a white man near Mooringsport were lynched near Shreveport while being transported to Mansfield. Authorities said they had confessed.

Shreveport Charles Washington Breard Henderson Cyrus Hotchkin Mooringsport Mansfield

Lights Feast on at Sunset

The Chanukah festival begins in Greater Boston with one light tonight and eight by the last night. A $125,000 suit by Miss Gertrude J. Fitzpatrick of Brookline against the estate of the late James M. Fairfield remains undecided as a sealed verdict is due Monday after a Suffolk Superior Court trial.

Greater Boston Gertrude J. Fitzpatrick Brookline James M. Fairfield Lawrence Stevens Suffolk Superior Court

Founder of Brotherly Relief Colony Dies in Colorado

Frank Craig founder of the Craig Colony of Brotherhood Relief in Denver died in his tent from tuberculosis. Nurses found his body today. He came from Columbus Ohio seven years ago to start the philanthropy that made him known nationwide.

Denver Frank Craig Craig Colony of Brotherhood Relief The Colny Craig Colorado Columbus Ohio

Prominent Lawyer Palmer Dies by Self-Inflicted Shot

William Palmer a 41 year old Saratoga County lawyer clubman and Republican politician committed suicide at his Waterford home. No cause has been assigned for the act.

Troy N. Y William ¥. Palmer Saratoga County Waterford

Newsboys to Install New Officers Tomorrow

Arrangements were completed by the Boston Newsboys' Protective Union No. 77 for the installation of the new officers for the ensuing one year term on Sunday afternoon.

Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union No. 77, A. F. of L

Guild of St. Elizabeth Fair Supports Babies Slogan

The Guild of St. Elizabeth held a bazaar at Copley Plaza with booths in the state suite to aid the guild. Dolls and toys were sold by Maude Rockwell Alice Murray Christine Wollett and Mrs. David J. Johnson. Fancy articles table run by Mrs. Warren Hill Mrs. Jay Benton Mrs. James Kelley and Margaret Carey. Household table led by Marie Blake Mrs. Thomas Devlin and Marie Carey. Candy table by Alice Rockwell James Carney and Marie Callahan. Tea room hosted by Gerald Blake Genevieve Flatley Marie Webb Alice Dunne Ethel Thompson Alice Omera Anna McAloon and Mrs. E F Timmins.

Guild of St. Elizabeth Copley Plaza Maude M. Rockwell Alice F. Murray Christine Wollett David J. Johnson Warren M. Hill Jay R James H. Carney Helen Carney Alice M. Cronan Louise Fitzgerald Rosetta Leitett

Billings Grants Pay Increases for Boston Customs Guards

Edmund Billings announced from Washington that Boston customs guards will receive a $10 monthly raise, boosting pay from $60 to $70. The move follows years of efforts for higher wages for the guards, many with families dependent on their income. The collector also announced a $1 daily rise for Customs Inspector Thomas H. Kearney and promoted Acting Weigher James E. E. McLaughlin to inspector without a pay change.

Edmund Billings Washington Boston Thomas H. Kearney James E. E. McLaughlin

Horwitz Charged With False Oath in Naturalization

Morris Horwitz, a West End figure, was arrested on a James Farrell complaint for taking a false oath in naturalization. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before United States Commissioner Hayes and is held on $1000 bail for a December 17 hearing.

Morris Horwitz West End James Farrell United States Hayes

World Court Predicted by Samuel J Elder at Kaffee Klatsch

Samuel J Elder told a large gathering at the Master Builders' Kaffee Klatsch that a world peace court with compulsory jurisdiction could emerge from the current conflict. He envisioned a marble tablet over a world court portal bearing a persuasive inscription and said a United States of Europe is unlikely.

Supreme Court of Nations Samuel J. Elder Master Builders’ Association Exchange Rooms United States of Europe

Progressive Women Dance at Boston Hotel Vendome Ball

Old time dances featured at a brilliant ball last night in Boston hosted by the Massachusetts Federation of Progressive Women. The two day bazaar by the Bull Mouserettes preceded the event, drawing social leaders from Boston and Massachusetts. Mrs. Anna C. M. Tillinghast led a dance order emphasizing traditional dances alongside fox trots and waltzes.

Hotel Vendome Massachusetts Federation of Progressive Women Boston Massachusetts Anna C. M. Tillinghast Federation

Laying of Roxbury Boys' Club Cornerstone Today

Mayor Curley and other Roxbury residents lead a 3 pm ceremony for the Roxbury Boy's Club cornerstone. Speakers include Mrs A Nathan Williams and ministers from St Francis de Sales and Dudley Street Baptist. The $70 000 club house aims to be highly equipped and the result of a whirlwind spring fund drive.

Curley Roxbury A. Nathan Williams Judge Williams Roxbury Court Charles I’. O'Brien St. Francis de Sales’ Church Dudley Street Baptist Church

Not to Raise Price of Milk Amid Foot and Mouth Epidemic

The public will not be affected by higher milk costs due to the cattle disease. Large dealers source milk from broad territories inside and outside the state and maintain surplus to adjust their operations.

Satisfaction First Quote on Success and Labor

John F. Fitzgerald argues success is the harvest of planning and effort rather than an inevitable tide. He contends most people misunderstand success as effortless.

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