Somerville Forms its First Distinctively Woman's Club
Five weeks old with 200 members and a $635 treasury the new Heptorean club, Somerville’s first distinctively women’s organization, formed on November 23 with 200 interested leaders. Officers include C A West president and E G Woodward recording secretary. meets second and fourth Saturdays at 2 PM for social and literary aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Woman's Club
Even Hills
Somerville
Edward Glines
Robert Luce
J. A. Kitcomb
E. H. Foote
A. West
C. F. Simes
E. T. Bartlett
E. G. Woodward
L. R. Wentworth
A. C. Aldrich
Mae D. Frazer
J. E. Whitaker
Haskell W. Gleason
Fred Ayer
Barbara N. Gal
C. A. West
EB. T. Bartlett
F. H. Raymond
Barbara Galpin
G. S. Minot
W. H. Brine
S. Z. Bowman
Emma J. Peasley
John H. Butler
C. S. Lincoln
John A. Sylvester
B. S. Tead
Unitarian Church
Boston
Vicinity
Mrs Talcott to celebrate 105th birthday in Hartford
Hartford records a centenarian noted as Mrs I Robbins Talcott of West Hartford who was born in Ker sfield on December 25 1790. She married Ansel Talcott in 1810 and has four children and many grandchildren. Her eyesight is poor but her mind remains sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
L. Robbins Talcott
West Hart
Kersfield
Ansel Talcott
New Mass Presented at St James Church by Rotoli
Signor Augusto Rotoli of the land Conservatory of Music conducts a new mass at St James Church. The Kyrie and Gloria feature grand choral singing with a fine baritone solo and a quartet for tenor and soprano. The Qui Tollis and Quoniam showcase alternating female and male voices, with a brief Sanctus and a floral interlude forming a solemn liturgical experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor
Augusto Rotoli
Theland Conservatory of Music
St. James’s Church
College Club Plans Piano Dedication Event
The College Club will dedicate a new piano in a forthcoming afternoon guest day featuring J. Hayes of Harvard and a rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Members anticipate a refined gathering with music and dainty tables as attendees include Mrs. Elizabeth Clark and Miss Marion Talbot among Saturday’s guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Club
J. Hayes
Harvard
Bers
Charity party planned by Ladies' Catholic Union at East Boston church
The Ladies' Catholic Union at Heart Church East Boston hosts a charity party to raise funds during hard times. Led by president Mrs Doherty the group seeks broad public support and promises a lively Lyceum evening with favors and velvet perfections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic
Heart Church
East East
Lyceum
Thomas F. Doherty
Doherty
Boston
Social Event Promises Busy New Year Celebration
The text notes a January 2 party as a major social event of the season with many tickets already sold. It highlights high interest and readiness for the gathering.
Tragic Death of Frank Harold Smith in Beverly Pony Accident
Frank Harold Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Smith of 634 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, died after a pony accident near Pride's Crossing. He was a wholesale dry goods worker in Boston and an avid horseman. The pony bolted toward tracks as a freight train passed, striking the car and fracturing his skull and neck. the pony was shot owing to injuries. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Prospect Street Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harold Smith
Frederick Smith
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Frank Summers
Western Avenue
Beverly
Summers
Smith
Pride’s Crossing
Prospect Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Sixth Street
W. J. Ashley
F. W. Taussig
Harvard College
American Economic Association
New York
B. H. Farwell
C. BE. Norton
Cambridge
Frank Dedrick
John Austin
Almy
Charles Wigmer
Webster Avenue
Dedrick
Justin
Cunningham
Gordon
Eustis Russell
Focus CHESTER rider and club unity tied to Union Bicycle Club
Neponset cyclist joins the Union Bicycle Club as an athletic leader while Murph y u and Dorchester residents push for a better fire response on Grove Hall. The article mentions multiple local figures including Mr Clark taking charge of a local agency at Glovers Corner and a birthday celebration for Ivan the chef, with community figures debating championships and barber contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Union Bicycle Club
Clark
Cle
Glover’s Corner
Ivan
James Stelry
Tammany Club
Dorchester Avenue
Juilef Hewins
Grove Hall
Envork
Jan
Will Cambridge
Hayas Pitt
Clarence Hyde Park
Y Murray
Walnut Street
St. Anne’s
Mrrray
Christmas at Revere Presents For Local Children
Sunday School children in Revere and Beachmont enjoyed Christmas celebrations at multiple churches. The First Baptist Church distributed presents to about 125 children with music and recitations led by Ernest Gray. Other churches hosted trees, fruit, and candy with Santa Claus appearances by local pastors and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere
Revere
Bere
First Baptist
Ernest Gray
W. S. Ferinald
Nelson S
Church of the Unity
Beachy
E. R. Butler
Alpha Club
Beachmont
St. Paul's Episcopal
Bilblock
William Scott
Terpsichore
Ethel Collins
Union Church
Wrriston
Chirch
Santa Claus
Augustus Jordan
Fanny Rogers
Trunk line presidents sign commission agreement
Chicago December 24 The trunk line presidents have signed the commission agreement and sent it to presidents of roads in the Central Traffic Association who will sign it without further delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roads In Central Traffic Association
Christmas Spirit Shines in Small Town Notes
Local district reports Christmas gatherings at Glendale chapel Universalist Church and in several homes. Santa Claus visits, church events, and a "four pounds of corn" donation highlight holiday cheer as community members share gifts and decor. Currier headed to illness recovery with church celebrations continuing. Holbrook and Perkins Post officers noted in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itta Currier
Glendale Chapel
Santa Claus
Somerville Holiday Events Highlight Local Groups
Warren Lodge NEO P elected officers last night. The operetta Caught Napping directed by Charles S. Soule played to 250 at the First Universalist parish house then a Christmas tree and vestry festival followed. Santa distributed gifts at Second Church and Mrs Santa Claus entertained 150 children at West Somerville Baptist Church. Christmas festivals lit up Flint Street First M E and Free Baptist vestries. Willard C. Kinsley Post voted to back Frank B. Farnham for department commander of Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Somerville Baptist Church
Flint Street
M. EB
Free Baptist Church
Willard C. Kinsley
Post 50
Peabody
Frank B. Farnham
Massachusetts
Bremen steamer Sutherland returns to port
The steamer Sutherland, en route from Bremen to New York, put back to port. The reason for the return is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
London
Sutherland
New York
Christmas Services Highlight West End Churches
West End churches schedule Christmas services at Charles Street A M E and Twelfth Baptist with elaborate music programs led by Dr Roberts and Mr Shir ley J Tiggins. The Young Ladies Vaudeville Club planning a quiet home meeting with Miss Irene De Mertie, while Zion Church hosts Christmas events and a Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street A. M. E
Dr. Roberts
Charles Street
Miss Hopkins
Samuel Hodges
Twelfth Baptist
Miss Goode
Shirley J. Tiggins
Young Ladies’ Vaudeville Club
Irene de Mertie
West Newton Street
Irene
Christ
Twelfth Baptist Church
Carter
Jenkins
Jenkins Colored Orphanage
Charleston
S. C
Boston
Zion Church
Board of Mission For Freedmen
Chelsea News Briefs Highlight Local Scenes and City Decisions
Police seized whiskey and beer during a search at 191 Arlington Street. City court dealt with nine drunkenness cases, four larcenies, and one disturbance on a streetcar. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Williamson. Community events include a K of P ball and Chelsea Cycle Club dance. Chelsea Common Council elected library trustees and city officials. A colored citizens committee urged public flag displays for Emancipation Day. Henry Powers to retire from First Unitarian Church in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius O’brien
Arlington Street
Sarah Williamson
Benjamin P. Williamson, Jr
Maverick Street
Charles E. Jefferson
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mystic Lodge No. 46
K. of P
Lincoln Hall
Chelsea
Public Library
Charles Leeds
John Duncan
John C. Loud
Samuel P. Tenney
Kimball Easterbrook
J. C. Pierce
G. A. Monroe
W. H. H. Rousseau
Admner H. Duggins
Henry Powers
First Unitarian Church of
Powers
Unitarian Society
Skate ban sparks protests in Marine Park South Boston
Amid a park board order blocking skating on Marine Park ponds, hundreds from City Point still flock daily. A parks police is stationed to deter skaters as Citizens' Association leaders urge reconsideration, alleging no danger and accusing officials of budget cuts. Local crime reports and a Bowling match wrap the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
Marine Park
City Point
John B. Martin
South Boston
Citizens’ Association
Wur Ars
Antoine Choiski
Gardner Place
Kirby’s
Cooper
Palace
John Walsh
Fast Fifth Street
Old Lincoln Club
Sou’ Oston Council
Knights of Columbus
Charlestown Bar Fight Ends With Arrests After Window Smashes
Two young men entered A Schwab on Main street at 10 30 pm, refused to pay for lunch, clashed with bartender Jacob Knecht and helper Louis Tren. A Christmas tree butt-end smashed the front glass. Police detained John J. Sampson and Edward J. Small on a charge of malicious mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Louis
Call
Warren Streets
Station 15
John J. Sampson
Foss
Lecture on China and Japan at Bowdoin Square
At Bowdoin Square Baptist Temple tonight a feature by Mr. G. ne describes his personal experiences in Dosen, China and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Bowdoin Square
Mr. G. Ne
Dosen
Christmas Eve Plays Pleasing Audiences At Howard
The revue features Leslie Curdy Morrissey Rich in skits and songs with juggler Dranee and musicians Fredo Stone. Dancers wear fine costumes while Travesty Paris by Moonlight and The King's Daughters entertain. Big variety acts, satirical parodies, and ballet charm audiences. admission at 25 cents until year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Curdy
Morrissey
Rich
Dranee
Fredo
Stone
Van
Paris
Marvelles
Archie
Edward
Daniel
Waterbury Brothers
Daly and
Lyons
Annie Carter
Dick Mack
Emma Cotter
Parker
May Walsh
Howard
Pretty Girl
Dixon tops Palace vaudeville crowd with clever act
George Dixon world featherweight champion draws packed Palace Theatre for opening performances of his vaudeville company. Audience cheers Dixon during spirited bout with Jack Lynch of Philadelphia while other acts by Haynes and Redmond, Nellie Seymour, Tanakas, Wood sisters, Bentley and Greve, Murphy and McCoy, Kitty Nelson, Lavender and Thompson, and Blanche Fernandez entertain. Palace expected to stay crowded all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dixon
Palace Theatre
Jack Lynch
Philadelphia
Lynch
Dixon
Haynes
Redmond
Nellie Seymour
Tanakas
Blanche Fernandez
Lyceum Theatre revival draws record crowds this week
The Lyceum Theatre presents a revived minstrel show with Carlotta delivering singing and dancing as part of a new vaudeville lineup. Grapewin and Luscomb shine in sketches, Emerson and Bryant deliver quips, Kennedy and the team earn applause in musical burlesque, and a Christmas programme promises further novelty and stronger attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
Casey Little Theatre
Carlotta
Charles E. Grapewin
J. W. Luscomb
Emerson
Bryant
Memphis Kennedy
Ryan
Richfield
Pall
Escaped From Sing Sing at Grand Museum Delights Large Audience
The Grand Museum presented the melodrama Escaped From Sing Sing, praised as a truthful convict life portrayal. Cast includes H. Percy Meldon as seven characters, J Gordon Edwards as Matthew Redford, Cameron Clemens as Dr Vanstone, Jack Tucker as Porkey Clark, Tessie Deagle as Elizabeth Sedley, Eva Williams as Maggie Gallagher, Frankie Bell as Alice Vanstone, with a diverse supporting lineup. A separate program features Ravens, Mamie and Al Anderson, the Whitings, Heiders, Lillian Robie, Albert Waltz, and John Weber-Nellie Hancock in comic acts and tricks. The scenograph at 641 Tremont St. also showcases illuminated Worlds Fair exhibits with Christmas-week electrical effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gordon Edwards
Matthew Redford
Cameron Clemens
Dr. Vanstone
Jack Tucker
Porkey Clark
Tessie Deagle
Elizabeth Sedley
Eva Williams
Maggie Gallagher
Frankie
John Weber
Nellie Hancock
Edwards
Julia Marlowe Taber to Open Boston Engagement in Scandal Role
Julia Marlowe Taber signals a Boston engagement beginning next Monday at Hollis. She will perform as Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal and appear in at least one new character this season. Seat sales start at 8 am with a schedule including School for Scandal Romeo and Juliet Twelfth Night and subsequent weeks feature As You Like It Much Ado About Nothing Ingomar Belle's Stratagem Chatterton Roméo and Juliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlowe Taber
Boston
Hollis
Lady Teazle
School For Scandal
Ingomar
Lillian Russell Returns to Boston in Grand Duchess Engagement
The Tremont hosted yesterday the sale of seats for Lillian Russell and her company in Abbey Schoeffel and Grau's The Grand Duchess. Evidence throughout the day showed she retains strong appeal to Boston audiences. A single matinee will be held each week on Saturdays, with expectations that this run offers Miss Russell’s best Boston performance yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Russell
Abbey
Della Fox Carries On With The Little Trooper at Hollis
Della Fox begins the second week of her Hollis engagement in The Little Trooper. The musical comedy earns hearty encores with songs and dances. The star is backed by a tactful company including Jefferson Dangelis and Paul Arthur. A special matinee is scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Fox
Hollis
Miss Fox
Jefferson D’angelis
Paul Arthur
Westward, Ho rehearsals promise a brilliant opening
Rehearsals for Ware and Woolf's new opera Westward Ho proceed well and Dec 31 opening at the Museum is set. After Christmas seat sales begin with strong demand, ensuring a brilliant and representative audience. Fashionable and musical circles are already astir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolf
Museum
Cinderella entertainments sale tickets in Mechanics building
Tickets for the Cinderella entertainments in Mechanics building will go on sale at Music Hall Monday morning December 31 to aid the floating hospital fund. The hunting chorus second rehearsal this week is set for Wednesday evening in the Technology drill room Exeter street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Building
Floating Hospital Fund
Music Hall
Technology Drill Room
Exeter Street
Shore Acres Returns to Boston for New Year's Engagement
The drama Shore Acres returns to Boston for a month ending in February with James A. Herne to receive a reception at a prominent writer's home on New Year's Eve amid celebratory previews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore Acres
Boston
James A. Herne
Morley Yum Faces Assault Charge In East Boston
Morley Yum stood before Judge Emmons charged with assaulting William Mahoney using a flatiron. Mahoney and other boys taunted a Celestial. the iron swung, striking Mahoney on the head but causing no serious injury. Jorge Emmons discharged the Chinaman. Cr Lamock was found guilty of selling liquor to a minor and fined. A new night lunch cart opened in Central Square after the mayor granted a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley Yum
Judge Emmons
William Mahoney
Mahoney
Jorge Emmons
Cr. Lamock
Boston
Central Square
Roxbury Grand Masquerade Ball Promoted for Jan 9
Highland Hall hosts a grand masquerade ball on January 9 directed by dance instructor Mr Munroe. Michael Carr aged 37, long ill with consumption, was buried from St Patrick's Church yesterday afternoon. Isabel Hague aged 10, daughter of Rev Hague, died yesterday of diphtheria. Police raid at 9 20 Tremont Street seized policy slips and gambling implements. five men were arrested for presence. Mr and Mrs Hinckley plan a three weeks wedding tour to Niagara Falls Washington and Florida and will reside at 38 Quincy Street upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Hall
Munroe
Michael Carr
St. Patrick’s Church
Hinckley
Niagara Falls
Washington
Florida
Quincy Street
Roxbury
Isabel Hague
Poverty Party and New Year’s Party Planned Nearby
The Huntingdon Social Club hosts a poverty party on January 16 at Knights of Honor Hall Roslindale while the Unity Club holds a New Year’s party December 31 at the same venue with dancing and a concert. The Jamaica Pond skating conditions attract crowds as well as the Jamaica Plain Club smoke talk on Green Street with President C A Underwood hosting and a Christmas tree gift event. The colored minstrels Johnson Baylor and Glenmore perform with a late collation after gifts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
Knights of Honor
Roslindale
Unity Club
Jamaica Pond
Charles River
Jamaica Plain Club
Green Street
C. A. Underwood
Johnson
Baylor
Glenmore
Christmas Eve entertainment at Young Men’s Christian Union
Boston event at 48 Boylston Street featured Dickens a Christmas Carol readings by Professor J W Churchill of Andover and The Case of Bardell vs Pickwick. The Church of the Good Shepherd boy choir provided music for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
J. W. Churchill
Andover
Bardell
The
Church of the Good Shepherd
Wallace & Sons Ansonia Not Going To Shut Down
Waterbury Conn Dec 24 Ansonia factories Wallace & Sons will not shut down indefinitely on Jan 1 as previously stated. The plant formerly employed 1000 workers now has about 500 after recent failures and changes in management. If the Wallaces regain control production will continue otherwise plans remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Ansonia
Wallace & Sons
Wallaces
Oldest Keene Resident Abel Blake Dies at 99
Abel Blake of Main Street Keene aged 99 years 2 months died Saturday night at his home. He was Groton Academy’s oldest living alumnus and is survived by his wife and one son. Funeral set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
N. H
sDec
Abel Blake
Main Street
Groton Academy
Place Decree Grants Wife Support and Custody
In Brockton Probate Court Judge B W Harris ruled that Darius H Place deserted his wife Clara M Place and was not justified in living apart. He ordered Place to pay Mrs Place 800 immediately and 20 monthly thereafter. The two minor boys are in Mrs Place’s custody. Place, a Boston fruit dealer, lived with his wife in Middleboro until September and then set up a flat on Shawmut avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
B. W. Harris
Place
Darius HH. Place
Clara M. Place
Commercial Street
Boston
Middleboro
Shawmut Avenue
Henry A. Litchfield Spotted Near Nantucket Shoals
Steam tug Storm King reports speaking with the bark Henry A. Litchfield from Perth Amboy bound for Portland. The vessel shifted coal and some sails in heavy weather ten miles off Nauset, anchored off Chatham, and was aided by Monomoy life-saving crew en route to Vinthyard Haven with cargo intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinhyard Haven
Storm King
Nantucket Shoals
Henry A. Litchfield
Perth Amboy
Portland
Nauset
Chatham
Monomoy Life-Saving Station
Unknown French man injured in tree pull accident
In Pittsfield on December 24 an unidentified French worker for Milkman Baker of Lanesboro was struck on the chin by a windlass bar while pulling a tree. He was taken to the House of Mercy in a crazed condition with suspected brain concussion and possible fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Lanesboro
House of Mercy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Somerville’s
Emily Robbins Talcott
Hartford, Conn
Ter
Aley Dees
Tisabeth
Clark Bieage
the ‘Ar
Deserythis
Indy
Bae
POST
Norcross
J. Henry Norcross
Tremont Row
Valent
Robert R. Perkins
Chestnut Street
Central Congregational Church
Perkins
Nestris
Grannnis
Dinel
Murphy U
Aif, Shay
Trunk Line Commission
Mme Disner
Saunier
Galligan
Universalist Church
Santa le
Holbrook
Nashua
H. Holbrook
Waverly
Currier
John A. Perkins
West End
Charlestown
Marlowe Taber
Hollis Street Theatre
Cinderella
West Roxbury
2Reck
Scarpet
Estershitr
LEA & Perrins
Lea Goreng
John Duncan's Sons
Third National Bank OF Boston
DSU Ulrulp
U. S
U.S
Glearing House
Ae Bissomone
Asha Chusius
Suffolk
Ss. I
H. L. Burragh
H. L. Burrage
John Gonkey
Kat Royal E. Robbins
H. B. Endicott
Moses Williams
Mission Sunday School
A. J. Gordon
D. D
T. D. Roberts
8. Blanchard
H. J. Darling
Clarence Crowell
Abby Clark Ford
Fred G. Roberts
A. Braham
M. M. Roberts
M. ©. Brennan
Mrs. Place
Alberta
Wilson Bros
Hmmanuel
S. J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!