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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1901

Page

4

Pretty Proprietress of Somerset House Weds Brookline Hotelier

Miss Mary Murray proprietor of the Somerset House in Harvard Square Brookline married Mr Charles McEachern on Wednesday evening. Both are of Scotch birth with Miss Murray from Aberdeenshire. Guests and gifts filled the ceremony with fine tokens including a gold watch and chain. Annie Murray was bridesmaid and Joseph Matthews best man. The Rev Archibald officiated. The couple will reside at the Somerset House where Mrs McEachern will continue directing the hotel.

Brookline Somerset House Harvard Square Mary Murray Charles McEachern Aberdeenshire Scotland Annie Murray Joseph J. S. Matthews Archibald Presbyterian Church

Life brings woe to this aged man in Maiden

William C. Ferguson, aged, was removed by city ambulance from his son Robert Ferguson’s home to his daughter Mrs. Sarah Lambert’s house after the Malden Board of Health and Chief Emerton alleged neglect. Neighbors say the father was confined, fed by a granddaughter, while the son’s household faced a health menace. Ferguson, once an East Boston upholsterer, came to the U S from Moneton New Brunswick over 30 years ago. his wife died recently after 65 years of marriage.

Maiden William C. Ferguson Robert Ferguson Salem Street Sarah Lambert Chestnut Street Chelsea Malden Board of Health Robert Bert Emerton East Boston Henry Street Moneton N. B

Dixon and Tipman to Box 20 Rounds in Baltimore Card

Baltimore on December 19 reports former featherweight champion George Dixon paired with Joe Tipman of the city for a twenty round bout under the ashkerbocker A. on December. The match sets a long distance test for both fighters in a major local program.

Baltimore George Dixon Joe’ Tipman Ashkerbocker A Dee

United Irish League of America forms with young leadership

New York December report notes the provisional executive committee meeting at Hoffmann House with John J. Finerty presiding. It lists members from Chicago, Baltimore, New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, and others, and adopts a constitution modeled on the Land League. The group aims to support Irish leaders and the United Irish League in Ireland amid English government hostility, outlining a stance on physical force and emigration.

New York United Irish League of America Trisht Enuova Redmond Melagh O'Donnell Ireland Hoffman House John J. Finerty Chicago League M. J. Redding Baltimore James R. O’beirne Thomas Fitzpatrick Boston John O'Callaghan John J. Joyce P. F. Marin Paltimore McCready Tower of Pittsburg Messrs. Duffy Pttsburg Kennedy O'Flaherty Oraine P. S O'Ryan James A. Hogan Lawrence R. Buckley William Dillon The New World M. T. Curran Republic EF. J. Timmons T. Berry Englewood F. J. Reynolds Aurora John M. Brennan Charles T. Gorman Rhode Island Roger Q. Weil Irish Standard Minneapolis Michael Sreslin Bernard McFarland Charles D. Curtis Helena Mont Patrick Cronin Buffalo Thomas H. Brady Canton James B. Bagin San Francisco T'Arcy Scott Ottawa Canada Old Land League United Irish League United States England Parnell Davitt O'Brien Dillon

Ward Leaders Indicted in New York

John T Davies chairman of the Fourth Ward Republican committee Queens and William Richenstein of Long Island City were indicted by the Queens county grand jury for making false reports to the Republican borough convention in Jamaica regarding a conference outcome. Penalty is one year in jail or a $501 fine or both. Both men posted $1000 bonds to await trial.

New York John T. Davies Republican Ward Fourth Ward Queens William Richenstein Long Island City Queens County Grand Jury Jamaica Citizens’ Union

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement by craftsman Michael Clancy

Michael Clancy of 458 Bremen street testifies to lasting relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He notes renewed symptoms post fall 1895 but says pills still provide relief, endorsing the preparation today. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sells the pills for 50 cents per box. remember the Donan's name and take no substitute.

Michael Clancy Carpenter Bremen Street Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Donan's

Garrison on the Chinese Problem

A Bromfield Street Church gathering led by William Lloyd Garrison denounced anti Chinese measures. Speakers denounced politics manipulating laborers against Asiatics and urged senators to oppose re enacted Geary exclusion and similar acts. Resolutions noted Burlingame treaty rights and called for equal justice.

Bromfield Street Witla Lloyd Garrison China J. M. Foster Newton N. R. Johnson San Francisco Congress

Payne’s rise from stable boy to cabinet post

Henry C Payne rose from Ashfield Massachusetts stable boy to Postmaster General in the Roosevelt era. A former teacher recalls his early drive, working at age ten in the Ashfield post office, and townspeople efforts to fund college. Payne’s wife Lydia Wood Van Dykes hails from a notable Massachusetts family.

Henry C. Payne Sweener United States Roosevelt Payne Ashfield Mass D. S. Bowen Harry T. Sears Orris Street Melrose Highlands Young Payne Bowen Post Shelburne Mays Mr. Payne Lydia Wood van Dykes Massachusetts Order of Colonial Dames The Huguenots Society

Wedding Day for Marconi in Indianapolis

Miss Josephine Holman, fiancée of Signor Marconi, admitted she plans to join him in New York but would not reveal departure time. She declined to confirm an East Coast wedding. Friends say her wedding dress is ready and the marriage may occur next week in New York.

Indianapolis Ind Josephine Holman Signor Marconi Signor Marconi New York Holman East Net

Indoor Championships Highlight Penn Dominance in 100 and 1000 yard events

At the Amateur Athletic Union indoor championships in Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania athletes swept the top places in the 100 and 1000 yard runs and related events. Princeton’s L. A. Addis won the 600 yard run, while Ray C. Ewry of New York A C took multiple titles in standing events, and W. W. Coe claimed wins in shot put and hammer throw for Oxford England.

Philadelphia Amateur Athletic Union University of Pennsylvania L. A. Addis Princeton Ray C. Ewry R. C. Ewry W. W. Coe Oxford University England

One Smallpox Case Reported in South Boston

One smallpox case was reported yesterday to the Board of Health, found in South Boston. Officials express relief as the scare of weeks fades, expecting occasional isolated cases for days. They note that among 500 to 600 cases since Nov 1, none occurred in individuals vaccinated within the last ten years.

Board of Health Boston

Smallpox Case Reported in Somerville Resident

Somerville records its fourth smallpox case as Oscar L. Johnson, a 21 year old, single boarder at 25 Merriam Street and worker at John Pule & Co. meat packing plant, is identified as the patient.

Somerville Oscar L. Johnson Merriam Street John Pulce & Co

Five smallpox patients found at North Lisbon boarding house

In Littleton New Hampshire on December 19 a boarding house in North Lisbon reported five smallpox cases. Local health officials began tracing contacts and isolating residents to prevent further spread. Public health authorities urged the public to watch for fever and rashes and to seek care promptly.

Littleton, N. H North Lisbon

Fore Fathers Day Observed by United Pilgrim Order

More than ten thousand attendees at Mechanics building attended Fore Fathers Day events. Highlights included soprano Gertrude Miller, Gertrude Edmunds, and Charles Delmont performances, Salem Cadet Band pieces, and a Pilgrim chorus directed by Charles MacLaughlin. Henry H. Treadwell gave the welcome address, with George W. Penniman speaking on lodge principles. The hall featured Pilgrim Father costumes and the ceremony closed with Nearer My God to Thee.

United Order of Pilgrim Fathers Mechanics’ Building Gertrude Miller Gertrude Edmunds Charles Delmont Salem Cadet Band J. N. Proctor Henry Treadwell Pilgrim Chorus

Congregational Club Observes Forefathers Day in Boston

Tremont Temple hosted the Congregational Club of Boston Forefathers Day observance with a reception in Lorimer Hall from 4 30 to 5 36 and a banquet for over 400 members served near 6 o clock. Notable attendees included Rev Daniel W Waldron I D president of the club.

Tremont Temple Congregational Club of Boston Temple Lorimer Hall Daniel W. Waldron I. D Con

Puritan Club Dinner Features Patton and Waldron

Congregational Club hears Rev Francis Patton discuss The Place of Conscience in National Life with Governor Crane unable to attend. President Waldron lauds Massachusetts Legislature and notes seven members qualified toward a near full five member ship. Meeting closes with Sunset hymn and orchestra.

Francis lLatton D. D Princeton University Albert P. Davis Congregational Church of Wakefield Mass James G. Merrill D.D Fisk University F. A. Noble J. H. Morley Fargo College of Fargo North Dakota Grace Daniel W. Waldron Francis L. Patton Waldron Governor Crane Congregational Club of Boston New England

Talmy-Brody wedding unites Rosa Brodsky and George Talmy

Miss Rosa A. Brodsky of Dorchester and Mr. George N. Talmy were married yesterday at Temple Chabei Sholom Union Park Street. Rabbi Raphael Lasker officiated as best man Dr B Talmy of New York, brother of the groom, attended. A reception and vestry collation followed. The couple left for a wedding tour to New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington and will reside in Dorchester on return.

Rosa A. Brodsky Paulina Brodsky Dorchester George N. Talmy Temple Chabei Sholom Union Park Street Raphael Lasker Samuel Friedman Dr. B. Talmy New York Temple

Gage Proposes Banking Coalition at New York Banquet

Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage spoke at the New York State Bankers Association banquet at the Waldorf Astoria urging a coalition of banks into a central institution with branches in major cities. Former Speaker Reed argued for currency reform and criticizes reliance on government bonds as banking foundations.

New York Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage New York State Bankers’ Association Waldorf-Astoria George F. Baker First National Bank Gage Thomas 8. Reed Donald Sage Mackay Henry K. Howland Amos Parker Wilder Department of Life Improvement Finance and Exchange Reed Grant Cleveland John Sherman

Follows Possession of Oriental Lucky Stone

A Boston notice promotes Captain Walter I Rand selling Oriental Lucky Stones at 170 Tremont Street. The ad recounts Rand’s tale of luck from the Ceylon island to Paris and London, claiming the stone brings fortune and that he has a limited supply for one dollar each by visiting his Tremont street shop or mailing a dollar with address for return mail.

Tremont Street Walter I. Rand Captain Rand Boston Imeh Rand Ceylon Paris London Orients Toa Tremont Street

Melrose婚礼在教堂举行新娘出自 Swensson 家族

Melrose 市郊梅尔罗斯卫理公会教堂教区昨晚举行时髦婚礼。新娘 Augusta G. Swensson 为 Andrew Swensson 与 Mrs Swensson 之女,出嫁给 Arthur T. Mather,均为梅尔罗斯人。新娘由孪生妹妹 Bertha E. 与 Segril H. Swensson 担任伴娘。

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