Malden suit alleges Mrs Merriam alienated Heath’s affections
In East Cambridge Divorce Court Judge Bell heard Emma Heath’s $50,000 suit claiming Mrs Merriam’s actions ruined her marriage to Nathaniel Heath. Testimony included a diary entry about a night shirt episode, visits to Hotel Evelyn, and alleged payments to Heath. Witnesses described intimate meetings and flowers while denying improper relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Merriam
Emma Frances Heath
Malden
Fy Merriam
Nathaniel H. Heath
East Cambridge
Bell
Heath
Merriam
Young Heath
Hotel Evelyn
Choate
Mr. Heath
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Waverley Rededicates Village Hall in Belmont Celebration
Citizens of the Waverley section in Belmont jubilant as they rededicate the renovated village hall near Waverley square. The event is led by the Waverley Men's League with about 450 residents attending. John Fenderson, 84, oldest resident, restarted the village clock and began the chimes early at 8 45 after 28 years since the old hall’s construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley
Belmont
Waverley Square
Fenderson
Waverley Hosts Dedicatory Events Amid Transit and Fire Plans
At a village dedication, Amos Taylor announced the Boston and Maine will abolish the Trapelo road grade crossing near Waverley station. Belmont selectmen pledged about $8 for a new Waverley fire engine, while district leaders boasted plans to bring benefits to the Waverley end. Local residents, professionals, and families gathered for a reunion style affair with music and speeches. District Attorney John J Higgins attended as a special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley
Amos Taylor
Boston & Maine Railroad
Trapelo Road
Waverley Station
Attorney Coolidge
Mellen
Belmont
George C. Flett
David 8. McCabe
Francis H. Kendall
Belmont High School
John J. Higgins
Middlesex County
Uest
James H. Vahey
Miss Emma Williams Estate Appraised at 31000
New Milford Conn Feb 8 Miss Emma Williams 70 lived as a recluse. Her estate valued at 31000 with 5000 found secreted in her house. Decayed money sent to the treasury. She died in a chair and was not found for 48 hours. No near heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Conn
Emma Williams
United States Treasury
Attempt to Raise Tug Fails Off East Boston Yard
The P. O Riorden tug is still sunk off Lockwood's yard East Boston after a failed attempt to raise her. The McKie Company lighter aided divers and cables but could not lift the vessel. Captain Gurney postponed further efforts until tomorrow when another lighter arrives. The tug underwent ten days of repairs including new eight ton boilers worth $20 000.
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P. O'Riorden
P. O’riorden
Charlestown
Lockwood
East
Boston
McKie Company
Gurney
Waverley Men’s Club Hosts Minstrel Show in Village Hall
The district attorney advised celebrants not to take gossip about public officials as fact. Representative Charles L Underhill urged businessmen to enter politics instead of chatting at social events. The club announced a minstrel show for March 299 and 20 inviting friends from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley
Charles L. Underhill
Snow Storm Affects New England Then Moves to Sea
A small snowstorm yesterday threatened southern New England with last week’s gale pattern but shifted east into the Atlantic. Boston registered the lowest temperature among urban centers, while precipitation in Boston reached about one eighth of an inch at 8 pm. Rain was reported at several East Coast cities as the storm moved off.
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New Enngland
Atlantic
Boston
Weather Bureau
New England
Nashville
Tenn
Portland
Providence
Hartford
Block Island
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Atlantic City
Ohio Valley
Middle Mississippi
Alleghanies
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Actress breaks leg entering theatre in Lawrence
Lawrence February 8. Actress Mrs Frederick Frawley slipped on ice and slush on the sidewalk and broke her leg entering the Colonial Theatre where she and her husband perform a comedy sketch The Bandit. They are known in B F Keith theatres across New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Colonial Theatre
Frederick Frawley
Sample Bottle Proves Beneficial Swamp Root Testimonial
Mrs Albert Sterner of Cressona Pennsylvania testifies that after suffering kidney and bladder troubles she used Dr Kilmer Swamp Root and recovered. She recounts obtaining relief from a sample bottle and purchasing a large bottle, noting others who tried it also benefited. The statement is sworn before justice of the peace, dated September 15 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sterner
Cressona
Cc. A. Moyer
J. P
Prove What Swam Root Will Do For You
A promotional letter from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York touts Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It promises a sample bottle and a booklet of information and notes available regular bottle sizes in drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Rest
Wife Names Guest in Divorce Suit at Brant Rock Hotel
Mrs. Sumner accuses hotel proprietor Mr. Sumner of romance with Miss Gertrude M. Clark during a Brant Rock summer stay, seeking $20,000 in an attachment. Clark denies improper relations, while Sumner keeps absent from court as the case delays. The libel could bring many hotel guests into testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude M. Clark
Brighton Avenue
Allston
Sumner
Brant Rock
Sumners
Waltham
Miss Clark
Harris
J. W. McInerny
Boston
Settle on Site for Immigration Station in East Boston
Legislation in Washington clears the way for a new immigrant station at East Boston on land offered by the East Boston Land Company in exchange for the Jeffries Point Yacht Club site. Congressman Kelcher and Senator Lodge secured $30,000 for the swap, paving the exchange and construction on the larger property.
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East Boston
East Boston Land Company
Jeffries Point
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ladies Focus
The text touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, effective laxative for ladies and children, cleansing the system and soothing indigestion. It warns against imitations and instructs buyers to look for the California Fig Syrup Co. name on packages, with a 50 cent price per bottle and availability from leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Roster of Boston Area Obituaries Feb 9 1911
Obituaries list numerous funeral notices across Roxbury Brighton East Boston Charlestown Dorchester and South Boston. Recurring details include names ages residences and funeral times with high mass requiem and church names. Relatives and friends are invited to attend with specific burial locations noted for several entries.
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Summer Street
Bowen
Daniel F
Catherine
Daniel Bowen
Fannie Bowen
O'Brien
Washington Street
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Calvary Callahan
Winthrop
John J
Catherine Callahan
Boston
Bellevue Avenue
Winthrop Centre
Carroll
James T
Norah Carrell
Market Street
Brighton
St. Columbine's Church
Palmer
Mass
Julia Carroll
Collins
Michael Carroll
West Second Street
St. Vincent's Church
Holy Cross
Malden
Crowley
Dennis
Hannah Crowley
D'Arcy
Charlestown
Abnie
John D'Arcy
Morrow
Bartlett Street
St. Mary’s Church
Warren Street
Stockton
Cal
Lewis
Man Bree
Boston Lodge of Elks
Newbury Street
Shursday
Mmesas Union
Fuchs
Somerville
Constantine
Mary Fuchs
Linwood Street
Church of the Holy Trinity
Shawmut Avenue
Gallivan
Dorchester
Richard J
Richard
Margaret Gallivan
Wrentham Street
Saunday
St. Mark’s Church
Harrington
Everett
Mary E
Daniel J. Harrington
West End
Waverly Street
Immaculate Conception
Hay Cross Cemetery
Lowell
Helger
Charles E. Helger
Isabella Helger
St. Philip’s Church
Harrison Avenue
Kelliher
Catherine T
Timothy C. Welliher
Fouhy
Edison Green
Dorchester Avenue
St. Margaret's Church
Columbia Road
O’cloe
SS. Peter and Paul
Monagle
Bridget Monague
Bridget Houghton
Endicott Street
Moore
Nashua
N. H
Charles H. Moore
New Hampshire Volunteers
First Universalist
New Hampshire
Roche
James Roche
Lexington Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Salem
Schaefer
Jamaica Plain
Philip Schaefer
Annie Schaefer
Emsella Terrace
Skelley
Cambridge
John W
Eleanor L. Shelley
Colorado
William C. Viveiros
Manuel
Rosa Viveiros
Golart
Aldrich Street
Eastomerville
St. John the Baptist Church
North Bennet Street
Walker
Chelsea
James Walker
County Road
Swan Point
Providence
White
South Boston
Amos T. White, Jr
Amos T. White
East Broadway
Young
Catherine T. Young
Franklin Young
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William B. Heath
Irene Heinold
50Ight Street
Evelyn
Scott
Mark Scott
Importers Bazaar
SUGAR
Bazaar
AMERY
Buttesty
William J. Talbot
Hayes Street
Feu
Assembly
Riker-Jaynes
Houghton & Dutton’s Drug Dept
Imail
Boston Post
West Twenty-fifth St
New York City
UCL
Beacon Florist
Beacon ST
Lowwesy
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