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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1914

Page

4

Old French Christmas Music At BU Service

Boston University's annual Christmas Bong service at Old South Church featured choral pieces and carols under Professor John P. Marshall. The college choir and glee clubs performed melodies from the Gevaert collection, with Handel and Dubois preludes, prayers led by President Lemuel H. Murlin, scripture by Dean Warren, and Bishop Hamilton giving the benediction. A future Easter service and four annual song services were announced.

Boston University New Old South Church John P. Marshall Jesus Gevaert Marshall Pgstral Dubois Lemuel H. Murlin Dean Warren The College of Liberal Arts Hamilton Murlin

Freight wreck ties Montpelier rail line for ten hours

A freight wreck seven miles east of Montpelier halted traffic on the Montpelier and Wells River railroad for ten hours. Passengers were shuttled around the debris as a severe gale and biting cold hindered wreckers.

Montpelier Montpelier & Wells River

Gallivan Attacks Dr Myers Over Prohibition

In a congressional speech today Boston Rep Gallivan attacked Tremont Temple pastor Rev Dr Cortland Myers over the Hobson prohibition resolution. He mocked Myers as a ministerial monstrosity and said Myers does not represent Massachusetts church members while praising himself for opposing nationwide prohibition.

Washington Congress Gallivan Boston Cortland Myers Tremont Temple Dr. Myers Hobson Polittely Massachusetts Myers

Christmas Day Church Activities In Dorchester and Boston

Epworth League at Greenwood Memorial Episcopal Dorchester plans a 4 p.m. Christmas Day song service at Conness Hospital meeting at 3 15 p.m. at Dudley Street terminal. Maverick Church East Boston Men’s Club debates Woman Suffrage with Marion Booth Kelley affirming and Henry Preston White negating. Shawmut Congregational hosts 10 30 a.m. Christmas service with Martha E Randall reading Van Dyke’s Christmas Angel. Roxbury Presbyterian mulls a new Sunday school auditorium and social hall plus a larger church, totaling about 16000 dollars.

Epworth League Greenwood Memorial Episcopal Church Dorchester Deaconess Hospital Dudley Street Men's Club Maverick Shawmut Congregational Church van Dyke Martha E. Randall Roxbury Presbyterian Church

Zapata forces interrupt Carranza's Tehuantepec journey

A private despatch reports Zapata troops captured Soledad and fired a locomotive at Carranza's approaching train. Carranza, unharmed, returned to Vera Cruz and then Cordoba to inspect troops before continuing toward the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Officials deny plans to flee to Central America.

Washington Carranza Vera Cruz Tehuantepec Zapata Soledad Cordoba Merida Yucatan Mexico City Mexico

Christmas Schedules and Fraternal Elections At City Catholic Groups

The Confraternity of the Holy Cross will skip this Friday's meeting due to Christmas. A Christmas tree party for South End boys is planned at the Cathedral School Halls this evening under Boston Council Knights of Columbus. Christmas Day masses are set at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with multiple volumes and children's mass at 9 o'clock, plus vesper services and benediction at 7:30 p.m. St Winifred Court M C O F announces officers including Elizabeth McGlinchey and Mary Sheehan among others.

Confraternity of the Holy Cross South End Boston Council Knights of Columbus Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue Concord Street St. Valentine's Chapel St. Winifred Court Elizabeth McGlinchey C. R H. Gertrude McCarthy Katherine Fee R. S Katherine Finn Mary Sheehan Mary McDougall Helena Mahoney J. C Nellie Donovan Mary Donoghue O. S

Balmacaan Scotch Heathers at Half Price Adverts

Bargain notice lists balances of balmacans and heather mixtures in fancy colored scotches at $7.75, down from $15.00. Promote Harrison's store at 662-672 Washington Street, cor Beach, with price emphasis and location.

Harrison's Washington St Cor, Beach

Dough as a First Aid Jest Sparks Suit in Suffolk Court

In Suffolk Superior Court William Gutman, a baker, sues Julius Hurwitz for 3000 dollars after being hit by dough at 7 Parkman Street bakery on December 16, 1918. Gutman described a 60 pound dough blow causing bleeding and pain while Hurwitz claimed dough weighed about 25 pounds and was thrown to a helper on cue.

Julius Hurwitz William Gutman Suffolk Hurwitz Parkman Street Gutman Chansky Greenhorn

Common Law Marriage Defends Mann Act Case

Federal Judge Call instructed the jury that a common law marriage can be a valid defense to Mann Act charges. In Jacksonville, George Harding was on trial and acquitted after the ruling.

Jacksonville Fla George Harding Harding

Neponset Man Dies in Barn While Feeding Horses

Charles W. Mills aged 56 of 60 Marsh street Neponset collapsed and died of heart disease late last night in a barn hayloft at the rear of his home. The body was found mid evening by John F. Ropes of 32 Shepton street.

Charles W. Mills Marsh Street Neponset Mills John F. Ropes Shepton Street

Dolly Dip Tango Series Promised in Sun Day Post

The Sun Day Post announces the Dolly Dip Tango series featuring words and music across forthcoming editions. Local readers can look for installments detailing steps and rhythm as the project unfolds.

Dolly Dip Next Sunday Post

All Star Benefit at Tremont Theatre Raises Basket Fund

A large Tremont Theatre audience attended the Boston American Christmas Basket benefit yesterday. The program featured stars from Boston theatres and is expected to raise between 1200 and 1500 dollars for the Basket Fund. A group of young women from The Girl from Utah sold flowers and candy under C B Lothian.

Tremont Theatre Boston Basket Fund Girl From Utah C. B. Lothian Colonial Theatre Louise Worthington Marie Francis Helen Vincent Gertrude Fursman Dickie Kendall Ethel Russell Dorothy Wilcox Rose de Lina Irene Palmer Charles Frohman William Harris

Guy F Kelley Newsman Dead in Lawrence

Lawrence December 22 Guy Franklin Kelley a longtime news dealer and co owner of Kelley Bros with his brother Charles died at his home 141 Broadway after six months of poor health He was born November 11 1874 in Lawrence and was active in the Boston Post circulation He was a Knights of Pythias member and his funeral will be held at his home tomorrow at 2 o clock

Lawrence Guy Franklin Kelley Broadway Charles BH. Kelley Kelley Bros Boston Post Thomas H. Kelley Kelley William B. Gale Lodge Knights of Pythias

Reverend York A. King to Officiate at First Baptist Service

The Rev York A King of the First Baptist Church will officiate the service. He is survived by his brother and his mother Mrs Elizabeth M Kelley.

York A. King The First Baptist Church Elizabeth M. Kelley

Reciprocity Club Dinner Brightens Boston Christmas Event

Members of the Boston section of the Reciprocity Club of America held a Christmas surprise dinner for 150 attendees at the Boston City Club. The program included songs, carols, soloists, and an orchestra with Herbert W. Taylor directing. Dr. David Martin impersonated Santa Claus distributing gifts from a decorated tree. Walter (Rabbit) Maranville of the Boston Braves attended as a guest and gave two speeches about the Braves championship.

Boston Reciprocity Club of America Boston City Club Herbert W. Taylor David Martin Santa Claus Walter Rabbit) Maranville Boston Braves Braves

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