Christmas Concert Brightens Charlestown Prison Inmate Yard
Over seven hundred inmates at the Charlestown State Prison received holiday cheer from a Christmas concert in the prison chapel. The program featured Massachusetts State Prison Orchestra and performers led by John Quigley the original newsboy tenor, with selections, humorous ballads, and a grand finale that prompted a yard-wide celebration followed by a baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
John Quigley
Newsboy
Quigley
Allen
Bert Carr
John Clahane
Joseph Roth
Dudley Prescott
Johnny Quigley
State Prison
Notable criminals spend Christmas in state prison
The tale covers Willard C. VanDerlip and ex-Treasurer Coe of Bowker Fertilizing serving long terms at Charles Town State Prison. Richard Murrey faces fraud cases, Iasigi the ex-Turkish consul attends services, Wilfred Blondin awaits murder sentence, and Deer Island inmates receive dinner and services while 34 men and three women recently discharged could spend Christmas at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard C. VanDerlip
Coe
Bowker Fertilizing Company
Charlestown
Bridges
VanDerlip
Richard Mui
House of Correction
Deer Island
Christmas Joy in Boston Churches
Elaborate Christmas services were held in Boston area churches with special musical programmes and festive decorations. At the Church of the Immaculate Conception about 7000 attended services, with a 6 am high mass and 10:30 am mass, plus 7:30 pm vespers. The Christmas sermon urged gratitude and charity as the gospel of works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Church of Immaculate Conception
Aloysius P. Brosnan
J. A. Moore
J. M. Colgan
M. J. Jessup
William Doliver
George H. Whiting
Anna C. Westervelt
Annette Welsh-McMunn
D. J. Murphy
Ivan Morawsker
William J. Stanton
Boston College Missionary Band
Father Stanton
Christmas Music Lifts City Hospital Patients Spirit
In City Hospital wards patients, visitors, and staff enjoyed a Christmas concert organized by O B Mills of the New England Conservatory. A vocal quartet and instrumental performers brightened rooms, with choir boys and zither pieces delighting both adults and children. Gifts and toys accompanied the performance, making for a joyful hospital day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
O. B. Mills
New England Conservatory of Music
Margaret Withers
Harry P. Bird
Louis Lac. Sampson
William Mills
H. F. Odell
B. Levy
Irving Wakefield
W. M. Rice
Adelphe Beauvais
Arthur Masters
Ernest Webb
Frank A. Ekloff
Ellery A. Dodge
Arthur Williams
Richard Buttner
Helen Balfour
Homer Mills
George Perry and Nina Danforth Enjoy Cambridge Jail Concert
Inside the West Cambridge jail chapel a concert by outsiders and inmates entertained prisoners. Fred C. Bean oversaw the event with acts by Mr. French Mr. Foley Miss Butner and others. Meals followed with a holiday feast and inmates read papers while some detainees, including George Perry and Nina Danforth, spent time reading and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perry
Nina Danforth
Cambridge
West Cambridge
Fred C. Bean
Mr. French
Mr. Foley
Miss Butner
Jerry Shaw
Christmas Eve Desk Gift by S. Petts & Co
Melvin Rogers, manager for S. Petts & Co. on Canal Street, was surprised by several employees on Christmas Eve with a rolltop mahogany desk and chair. The presentation was made by Earl O.
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Melvin Rogers
S. Petts & Co
Canal Street
Earl O
Gifts For Old Soldiers At Chelsea Home
The Soldiers' Home in Chelsea celebrated Christmas with a turkey dinner for the veterans and a gift distribution. Relatives visited, a Ladies' Aid Association handed out neckties stockings handkerchiefs and combs, and a local orchestra provided music. Catering included chicken beef and pork for the meals and bags of fruit candy and clothing for children at the barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Association
Chelsea
Boston
Peter D. Smith
G. W. Creasey
Eli W. Hall
William Wright
Ensign Tilly
Wnsign
Tilly
Nicholas Shorte
James Byvans
Thomas Whitford
William Bright
Elizabeth Phillips
Alice Bright
M. J. Tilly
Fred Bright
Chelsea Salvation Army Dishes 600 Dinners to Needy
The Salvation Army of Chelsea distributed about 600 dinners to poor and suffering families. Ensign Abraham Tilly received the lists from overseers of the poor and teachers. On Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, 93 large baskets were used to carry meals. At 12 30 p.m. 150 children were fed at the barracks in Chelsea square.
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Salvation Army of
Chelsea
Lst
Abraham Tilly
Chelsea Square
Children's Health Fund Expands Ninth Christmas Dinner Aid
The Children's Health Fund, at 48 Kneeland Street, furnished 1819 dinners to poor children, marking its ninth annual event. The nonsectarian group, funded by voluntary contributions, brought festive meals that brightened Christmas for families strained by low earnings, establishing itself as the first Boston charity to host such a public dinner for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Health Fund
Kneeland Street
Kind Friends of the Cause
Greater
Boston
American Woollen Company Declares Preferred Stock Dividend
The American Woollen Company announces a dividend of one and three quarters percent on preferred capital stock to stockholders of record at the close of business January 2, 1903. Transfer books close January 2, 1908 and reopen January 16, 1903. WM. M. Wood, Treasurer, Boston, December 28, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woollen Company
WM. M. Wood
Boston
Mass
Heaviest Christmas Mail Ever Handled in Boston
The Christmas mail of 1908 was the heaviest ever handled in Boston. Early reports say totals for letters and packages will far exceed prior years as clerks struggle to sort the surge. First class mail moved smoothly while fourth class, tied to holiday remembrances, faced delays and sacks were held for sub stations.
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Boston
Santa Claus
Christmas Feasts For Seamen and Inmates In Boston
Boston institutions and homes celebrated Christmas with meals and entertainment. Inmates of the House of the Good Shepherd enjoyed turkey dinner and a midnight mass. Seamen at the Catholic Seamen's Club in Charlestown sang and danced, followed by refreshments. The Home for Aged Women held a Christmas literary and musical program. Hunt Asylum children on Chestnut Street were treated to a turkey dinner and a Christmas tree. Sailors' Haven distributed a thousand gifts to outward bound seamen. Scandinavian Home hosted a Christmas dinner and informal reception. Parental Home in West Roxbury entertained 245 boys with instrumental music, magic feats, and a late dinner with parents and gifts.
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Boston
House of the Good Shepherd
Catholic Seamen's Club
Waterstreet
Charlestown
Eden Street
Old New England
Hunt Asylum
Chestnut Street
Nelson
Wellington
Haven
Webster Avenue
West Roxbury
D. P. Dame
Christmas Recital by Young Ladies Vaudeville Club
The Young Ladies Vaudeville Club, many amateur actresses from affluent South End families, studied under Professor George C. Marshall and staged a Christmas recital at 218 Tremont Street last evening. The show featured novelty acts by Misses Ivia and Maymer Edison, dances by Christine and George Ratelle, a monologue and songs by Miss Carrie Davis, dances by Mae Teegan Elsa Ford and the McLain sisters, and a vocal number by Miss Daisy Melton.
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Young Ladies’ Vaudeville Club
South End
George C. Marshall
Tremont Street
Ivia
Maymer Edison
Christine
George Ratelle
Carrie Davis
Mae Teegan
Elsa Ford
Josephine
Christine McLain
Daisy Melton
Christmas charity events glow in South Boston area
In South Boston many charitable efforts marked the holiday season. At Carney Hospital a Christmas tree loaded with candy and presents entertained out patients’ children at 10 am led by Sister Gonzaga. An Episcopal Church home distributed gifts at 6:30 pm. Perkins Institution for the Blind hosted a music and recitation show in South Boston. St Luke's Home for Convalescents in Roxbury held 4:20 pm chapel service with Rev Kimball. Parker's Helping Hand Mission offered a noon to sunset dinner for all in need. An Chanuka event was held at Home for Destitute Hebrew Children in Roxbury.
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South Boston
Carney Hospital
Sister Gonzaga
Episcopal Church
Misses Hauser
Perkins Institution For the Blind
St. Luke's
Roxbury
Mr. Kimball
Parker’s
AT&T Declares Stock Dividends for 1908
American Telephone and Telegraph announces a dividend of one and a half dollars per share plus an extra dividend of three fourths of a dollar per share to stockholders of record December. Transfer books close January 1 to January 15, 1903, both days inclusive. William B. Driv Treasurer. Boston December 17, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Ae Shoes
Vance
Illiam BR. Driv
Boston
Christmas Sermon and Uplifting Service at Trinity Church
The Trinity Church congregation filled the morning service as the choir led by Wallace Goodrich performed Venite Gregorian Drop Down Ye Heavens and Sanctus Eyre. Rev E Winchester Donald preached on Christmas and its relations to Christianity, noting privilege and strength turning to duty and joy in service.
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Trinity Church
Wallace Goodrich
Charles A. White
H. W. Parker
E. Winchester Donald
Christmas at Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street
The Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street features bright red and white roses, illuminated star over the chancel, and firs with evergreens. Rev W H Van Allan delivers a sermon urging faith in the eternal now and Bethlehem’s shepherds as an example.
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Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
B. Whitney
A. W
W. H. van Allan
Bethlehem
Shepherds
God
Christmas Services Grace Catholic and Episcopal Churches
Special Christmas services were held in Somerville churches. St. Joseph's Church featured high mass led by Rev. M. J. Welch with Deacon Rev. C. T. McGrath and sub-deacon Rev. Albert C. Mullin and sermon by Rev. C. Y. McGrath. Haydn mass and vespers noted. St Catherine's morning service included new organ selections. St. Ann's celebrated high mass with Rev. William H. O'Connell, deacon Rev. J. B. Galvin, sub-deacon Rev. Joseph E. Keyes, sermon by Rev. Galvin, vespers at 7:30. St Thomas's and Emanuel Church held special musical programmes with Rev. Silas B. Duffield and Rev. N. K. Bishop officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Welch
C. T. McGrath
Albert C. Mullin
C. Y. McGrath
Haydn
St. Catherine's
Fitzgerald
J. J. O’brien
William H. O’connell
St. Ann's Church
Christmas vesper at Boston Young Men's Christian Union
A Christmas vesper service was held at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union on Boylston street. The First Parish Unitarian Church quartet choir from Brighton performed a musical programme and Rev. Frank S. C. Wicks delivered a sermon.
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Boston Young Men's Christian Union
Boylston Street
First Parish Unitarian
Brighton
Frank S. C. Wicks
Christmas at State and City Mix of Joy for Officials
Governor Crane spent Christmas at the Touraine with a few callers then left for Dalton to be with his mother sisters and son. He stayed quietly busy through philanthropy giving to others while not receiving many presents. His generosity extended to many citizens as he distributed gifts unseen by his right hand.
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Conway
George L. O. Perry
Perry
Nina Danforth
Sarah Robinson
Somerville
Crane
Touraine
Dalton
Governor-elect Bates Holiday Visit In Chelsea Home
Governor-elect John L Bates and family spent Christmas at his brother in law George H Carter s Chelsea home. Attending were Bates parents in law and relatives. Gifts and jokes on a pear tree entertained the children Harold and Dorothy along with the Wetherbee children. Santa Claus arrived via William Gilchrist. General Curtis Guild Jr and Lieutenant Governor-elect joined morning church services and afternoon dinner.
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John L. Bates
Charles Wetherbee
Santa Claus
William Gilchrist
Harold
Post
Dorothy
Curtis Guild, Jr
Mayors Collins and McNamee Spend Quiet Day at Home
Mayor Collins attended mass in the morning and hosted friends after a hearty noon dinner, while Cambridge Mayor McNamee returned from Fortress Monroe where he recuperated after a strenuous mayoralty campaign. He called his re election the best possible present and enjoyed a calm day at home.
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Collins
McNamee
Cambridge
Fortress Monroe
Gaston Family Holiday Visit Noted at Emmanuel Service
The Hon William A Gaston and wife with four children John William Ruth and Hope enjoyed the day New gifts came from friends Bishop Lawrence attended Emmanuel Church services then stayed home with family The Hon William S McNary Congressman elect in the 10th district spent mass at St Augustine's with his wife and two children entertaining many friends Chairman Clark of the Police Board spent the day at his Back Bay residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Gaston
John
William
Ruth
Hope
Gaston
Bishop Lawrence
Emmanuel Church
William S. McNary
St. Augustine’s Church
Clark
Police Board
Back Bay
Retired Judge Henry S. Dewey Spends Day Quietly
Henry S. Dewey, recently retired from the municipal bench, spent most of the day at his Norfolk House bachelor quarters and dined with friends at the University Club. He called today’s messages from friends the most valued gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Dewey
Norfolk House
University Club
James Donovan
Myers
Melvin O. Adams
Eugene N. Foss
Hyde Park
Alderman Slattery
Somerville Mayor Glines Passes Away Quietly at Home
Mayor Glines of Somerville died yesterday at his Highland Avenue home surrounded by family. He received heartfelt congratulations from friends in person and by letter, marking a somber but respected end to his tenure in the community.
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Mayor Glines
Somerville
Highland Avenue
Christmas Box Distribution in Winchester for Needy Families
One hundred seventy one large Christmas boxes valued at ten dollars each, containing a full dinner, were given to needy residents of Winchester today under Thomas W. Lawson. Expressmen noted joyful scenes as wagon deliveries arrived. One thousand local students contributed 56 boxes of food clothing and fuel supervised by Nathaniel M. Nichols to aid families not already assisted.
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Winchester
Thomas W. Lawson
Winchester School
Nathaniel M. Nichols
Mr. Lawson
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Boston Post
Jesse Pomeroy
Massachusetts State Prison Orchestra
Chickering
Carmen
Post Offico
G. H. Monihan
China
George H. Monihan
Friend Street
James Magan
Quincy
E. Melvin Rogers
W.it
Children’s Health Fund Dinners
Rev. E. Winchester Donald
Christian Union
Bates
Lawson
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