Chauffeur Piteau Cleared of Fault and Battery
Edward Piteau a chauffeur for W H McSweeney of Sale was acquitted of fault and battery and of driving under the influence. He led Officer Parsons in a chase through side streets after a Chelsea arrest on December 12 then showed the way to the station. In lower court Piteau received three months for assault.
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Edward Piteau
W. H. McSweeney
Sale
Chelsea
Parsons
Piteau
House of Correction
Metcalf Niece Contest Will In Worcester Probate
Two nieces Sarah S Metcalf and Elizabeth H Metcalf of Worcester contest the will of their uncle George P Metcalf of South Framingham claiming undue influence by housekeeper Ella F Lancaster and unsound mind at the time the will was made.
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George P. Metcalf
South Framingham
Ella F. Lancaster
Sarah S
Elizabeth H. Metcalf
Elm Street
Worcester
East Cambridge
Estate of Métcalfe Left to Housekeeper Amid Private Bequests
The will leaves nearly all of Mr. Métcalfe's $28,000 estate to his housekeeper with small private bequests to household servants. A cousin Gordon Phipps receives $1,000. Miss Anna and Miss Marie Rude are named among other legatees, while the remainder is held in trust for the housekeeper and nieces in case of certain conditions.
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Gordon Phipps
Boca
Réo- Booth
Islands
Mrs Mary V Dwyer Dies in Somerville
Mrs Mary V Dwyer dies in Somerville Massachusetts. The obituary notes her residence on Morricon Avenue and references prominent local connections. Funeral arrangements are listed for Cambridge with service details pending.
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Mary V. Dwyer
Somerville
Nomvila
Lsd
Mrrieon
Morricon Avenue
City
C. O
Midsworth
Cambridge
Dear Sisters Advice on Household Balance and Independence
A speaker urges Kate to hire help once a week to ease labor burdens and warns against self-slavery. She emphasizes self-care, social time, and resisting a husband’s unhelpful criticism, arguing many women lack independence.
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Kate
Five Months' Girl Dear Sisters
A reader writes about a marriage of three years and a five months old daughter asking Sisters for guidance on when the baby should cut teeth and begin to creep. She notes a happy home and kind husband and asks for advice.
Sewing machine deal stalls over partial payment
A reader reports buying a three year old sewing machine for 30 dollars, receiving a lower price, then half payment requested, price later raised to 35 dollars. The note ends without completing the dispute or outcome.
Customer fears loss of second-hand machine over price dispute
An anxious reader reports a 2 payment increased to 66 for a second-hand machine. The seller allegedly threatened to repossess despite receipts. They ask if the machine can be taken away and note a prior 00 mother’s price and a 2 extra demanded by a bully agent.
Happy February and the Circle Letters of a Hilltop Family
A letter from HAPPY FEBRUARY describes life with five children, a devoted but imperfect husband, and loneliness despite a cheerful home on a hillside. The writer recalls a lost inheritance, a tragic death, and expresses gratitude for Sisters of the Circle while seeking cheerful correspondence and shared advice.
Guest Chamber Bed Linen Surplus Noted by Mrs Gray
Mrs Jayne Gray notes she prepared monograms two elaborate sideboard covers and four bedspreads for a guest chamber but made no allowances for guests. The linen is specified for single beds.
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Jayne Gray
Valentine Party Game Suggestions From Readers
Readers offer ideas for games suitable for a Valentine themed gathering. The notes highlight simple party activities, group icebreakers, and easy prizes to keep guests engaged and festive.
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Sewing Circle
Yama-Yama
Singer Wins Back Salary From New Hampshire Park Manager
Mrs. Maud E. Burwell sued Patrick J. Gallagher for back wages after singing at Quampega Park near Dover New Hampshire. The Superior Court jury awarded her 150 dollars for wages due from July 4 to Sept 6 1910. Gallagher admitted hearing her sing and offering a position as manager of Boston Amusement Company.
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Maud E. Burwell
Superior Court
Patrick J. Gallagher
Gallagher
Quamphega Park
Dover
N. H
Burwell
New Hampshire
Novena for St Ann to Begin Tomorrow at Church
At Our Lady of the Gedar of Mount Lebanon 6 Tyler Street a novena in honor of St Ann and thanksgiving for the safe return of cardinals begins tomorrow evening and runs to Monday Feb 12. Very Rev Gabriel Korkemas conducts each night with alterations a short discourse and Benediction starting 7 45 PM.
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Church of Our Lady of the Gedar
Mount Lebanon
Tyler Street
St. Ann
Gabriel Korkemas
Horsfall On Witness Stand In Manslaughter Trial
James H. Horsfall superintendent of a Lowell dyeing firm testifies at the Superior Criminal Court in East Cambridge charged with manslaughter in the Wilmington death of Ruth A. Kittredge. He admits drinking with two Boston companions before driving to Lowell and recounts his movements after leaving Boston.
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James H. Horsfall
Lowell
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Ruth A. Kittredge
Tewksbury
Wilmington
Charles Brooke
Thomas Thomas
Boston
Wilkmington
Horsfall
Thomas and
Brooks
National Monetary Commission Delays Reserve Bill
The National Monetary Commission decided to remove politics from the reserve bill, and it will not be pressed during the current session of Congress.
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Washington
National Monetary Commission
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