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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
10
The Boston post office reports the heaviest Christmas mail rush on record ending before 8 am. Postmaster Hurley credits public cooperation for early mailing and notes the peak load occurred last Tuesday, two days before Christmas. Overall business rose 25 percent from last year, with New York train delays affecting early dismissals.
Inmates of the Deer Island House of Correction hosted a Christmas roast pork dinner for 209 men and 16 women. The feast included self-prepared vegetables and dainties, boxing bouts directed by Henry A. Higgins, track events, city orchestra performances, and evening movies, marking a gay holiday at the institution.
Mr and Mrs Henry B Endicott of Dedham entertained 556 local children at Memorial Hall with a Christmas dinner and party A large Christmas tree stood over the gift presentation each child receiving a one dollar bill and a holiday keepsake
Christmas was celebrated in old fashioned style at the Charles street jail. 260 prisoners received a turkey dinner with all the fixings and a half pound of candy and cigarettes. Chief Clerk John Horgan acted as Santa Claus while vaudeville acts entertained inmates. Sheriff John A. Kelcher delivered holiday greetings amid cheers. Women prisoners also enjoyed an elaborate celebration with gifts from local women.
Mrs Anna Auriemmo, 67 from Naples, arrives with nine month old Carmine Russo, orphaned after influenza in Italy. She explains caring for the infant until emigrating, hoping to place the child with her son Vincenzo Russo in Brooklyn after legal steps. Baby Carmine to join the Russo family once procedures are met.
H J Shochet writes to the Post to dispute being listed as a Roxbury Y P S L member. He states he opposes socialist movements and is a strong American nationalist who values equality and the Constitution. He regrets the mislisting and defends his loyalty.
An advertisement promotes Laxa tive Brom Quinine tablets claiming tonic laxative effects that do not cause nervousness or head ringing. It notes a single product name Bromo Quinine and features the signature of E. W. Grove on the box.
In 1917 Mrs. Meloney received the Medaille de Charleroi for her work aiding Belgian children. The decoration honored distinguished services to the Belgian cause in the United States.
A portrait of Joshua Bates born 1783 in Weymouth and his rise from a poor boy to a leading figure in Boston philanthropy. The piece notes his early schooling in public schools and local ministry, his entry into a counting room after an invitation from merchant William Rufus Gray, and his eventual career with Barings. Bates speaks of his motivation to endow the Boston Public Library from his belief in its value for all.
The passage notes Joshua Bates, unable to afford books, supported reading by funding a library. His initial 50 000 dollar gift and later over 50 000 dollars in books helped launch Boston's public library project, enabling timely action and earning lasting gratitude from the city.
Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus hosted a Christmas tree event yesterday afternoon at their High Street club house in Charlestown, entertaining about 500 district children with holiday festivities.
A roast pork dinner with vegetables, mince pie, two oranges and an apple for each man was served at the State Prison yesterday. Mass was celebrated by Rev. M. J. Murphy in the morning and chocolate gifts from Col. Walter S. Scott of New York followed in the afternoon. Jesse Pomeroy and Sneaks Baker mingled with the inmates in the yard.
Announcement yesterday of the Christmas Eve marriage of Miss Ethel M Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Hill of 15 Paisley Park Dorchester to Charles W Henderson son of Mr and Mrs George Henderson of Victory Road. The ceremony took place at All Saints Episcopal Church Peabody Square with only immediate family witnesses.
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