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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1918

Page

6

Mission for Non-Catholics Planned at Cathedral

A non-Catholic mission will run March 17 to 24 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Rev. William B. Finigan says four Dominican missionaries Fathers Nolan Mackin Schwertner and Wildering will lead conferences answer questions and provide guidance during Passion Sunday through Palm Sunday.

Cathedral of the Hory Cross William B. Finigan Nolan Mackin Schwertner Wildering

Browns Offer for Tiny Lodie May Tie Him to Mack

Report says the St. Louis Browns offered Connie Mack for outfielder Tiny Lodie as the famed Ping nearly joined the St. Louis Cardinals before Mack secured him. Eddie Herr.

St. Louis Browns Connie Mack Tiny Lodie Ping St. Lewis Cardinals Mack Eddie Herr

Novel Peterson Family Reunion Brings 12 Children Together

In Marshfield last week Mr. and Mrs. George F. Peterson hosted a rare family gathering of their 12 children. The second oldest had never met the youngest until now, the latter born after the elder left for the West seeking his fortune.

Arthur IL. Peterson George FF. Peterson George F. Peterson John Lovell John L. Peterson Marshfield Webster Street Peterson West

Old Home Day Reunion Of Peterson Family

The Peterson siblings returned to the old home for Old Home Day with neighbors and kin from far and near. The gathering began with a banquet for the parents and children, followed by a second meal for 15 grandchildren and later a 34-person New England farm dinner. The family, prosperous on the South Shore, boasted 18 grandchildren with all but three alive, and the clan remains unbroken despite dispersal across the country.

Peterson Brothers Old Home New England South Shore

New String Quartet Heard in Steinert Hall

A chamber concert last night in Steinert Hall featured Mme J Barbara Werner Robert Gunderson Alfred Ketzen Alma la Palme Hans Ebell and Mme Claire Forbes DeMailly in Tschaikowsky Rachmaninoff and Arensky works. The ensemble showed balance and promise with notable solo and group interplay despite some piano dominance in the cello sonata. Forbes DeMailly received special praise for warmth authority and musical feeling while the audience applauded the Arensky pieces enthusiastically.

Steinert Hall Mme J. Barbara Werner Robert Gunderson Alfred Ketzen Alma la Palme Hans Ebell Claire Forbes- DeMailly Tschaikowsky Rachmaninoff Arensky Bell Miss la Palme Mr. Itbell Beecause String Quartet Forbes

Boston Sends Last Draftees to Devens

Boston dispatch describes 287 men from the city leaving North station for Camp Devens on a special train as Boston completes its first national army draft contribution. Red Cross canteen volunteers distribute coffee lunch chocolate and cigarettes while families bid farewell with cheers. Mrs. McCall and Mrs. Guild participate in serving and presenting chocolates.

Boston North Station Ayer First National Army Red Cross Sam McCall Curtis Guild J. Montgomery Sears Camp Devens Jo. Montgomery Sears

George Wilderbrand’s Name Not Linked to San Francisco Deal

An American League official objects to being connected with the San Francisco club deal. He states he never contemplated a venture into baseball as a major figure.

George Jwlildebrand San Francisco Ito Magabe

Aviator Geis Orders Weds Marry Grace Blanchard in Boston

Yesterday Vale Gaffney returned from the Cornell aviation school and reported to the Dallas Texas training camp. He obtained a five day waiver to marry Grace M Blanchard of Hingham at a Boston preacher’s home. The couple planned a later reunion as he heads to Texas.

Vale Gaffney North Seituate Cornell Dallas Tex Grace M. Blanchard Hingham Boston FE. L. Blanchard Spring Street Texas

Giants Plan Early Spring Training at Hot Springs

The New York Giants will start conditioning earlier than league rules allow. A dozen players, led by Larry Doyle and including Zimmerman, will gather at Hot Springs, Arkansas in early March to prepare, with Tarry slated as the regular second baseman.

Rnle New York Giants Hot Springs Arkansas Larry Doyle Tarry Zimmerman

Regular hours in a few days in New Bedford

The tug Thomas J. Scully and two loaded coal barges could not reach the Cape Cod canal due to heavy ice off Nye's Ledge in Buzzard's Bay. Vessels were driven offshore by the ice pack. New England Fuel Administrator Storrow expects to rescind current store and theatre opening and closing rules by early next week and will discuss withdrawal with state fuel officials today.

New Bedford Thomas J. Scully Boston Nye’s Ledge Buzzard’s Bay Cape Cod Canal New England Storrow

Beloved Philadelphia Archbishop Prendergast Dies at 74

The Most Rev Edmond Francis Prendergast, archbishop of Philadelphia, died at the archiepiscopal residence in Philadelphia after a long illness from diabetes. He was 74 and had been bedridden since December 15.

Philadelphia Edmond Francis Prendergast Philaaelphia E. F. Prendergast

Boston Coal Supply Edges Up as Talks Tackle Shortages

Boston fuel officials report a 60 percent rise in coal on hand to about 40 000 tons while 16 000 tons arrived by steamer and barge. A Albany conference will discuss a Hudson River freight bridge costing about 12 000 000 to speed NE shipments.

David A. Lllis Boston Fuel Committee Boston Boston Harbor Storrow New England Industries Chambers of Commerce Albany Hudson River Castleton New England Roslindale Mt. Trope Clarendon Hill South Street West Roxbury Centre Street City Fuel Administration

Ted Lewis and Jack Britton Sign 10 Round Bout

Atlanta, Feb 26 Ted Lewis welterweight champion and Jack Britton former title holder have signed articles to box 10 rounds in Atlanta on March 6 Proceeds go to Camp Gordon Athletic Equipment Union.

Atlanta Ted Lewis Jack Britton Camp Gordon Athletic Equipment Union

Archdiocese’s Third Philadelphia Leader Archbishop Prendergast

Archbishop Prendergast, third archbishop of Philadelphia, served since May 1911 and was seventh in the see’s line under Pope Pius VII. Born May 5, 1843 in Clonmel Ireland, he arrived in the United States in 1859 and was ordained in Philadelphia in November 1865. He previously served as auxiliary to Archbishop Ryan from February 1897 and held roles as vicar-general and rector of St Malchy's Church. During his episcopate he carried out long labor in the church.

Archbishop Prendergast Philadelphia Pius VII Ryan Scillio St. Malchy’s Church Clonmel County Tipperary Ireland

Archbishop Prendergast Leads Mass Confirmations and Ordinations

Archbishop Prendergast administers confirmation to about 200000 candidates, ordains several hundred young men to the priesthood, and officiates at the reception for nearly 1000 sisters and nuns.

Prendergast

Kies lonis vs Cyclone Ross Wrestling Bout Set at Opera House

John Kies lonis meets Cyclone Ross in a two out of three falls wrestling match at the Grand Opera House Thursday night. The 7:45 p m start gives two and a half hours to complete two wins, with a single fall deciding the match and a potential tie breaker by fastest fall if needed.

John Kies Lonis Cyclone Ross Grand Opera House Tuohey

That First Gray Hair Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener

An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair. It promises natural color restoration with daily use and notes it is a cosmetic, not a medical cure.

Wyeth

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