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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1912

Page

7

Post Santa Cupid Match Sealed for South Framingham Tender

John Farrell of South Framingham, who wooed through the Post Santa Claus for a wife, plans to wed Mrs. Josephine Higgins of Cambridge on Monday. The 46 year old bride has two prior marriages and three grown children. The couple may unite at Harvard Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph T. Flewelling officiating. Farrell also serves in the South Framingham Methodist Church and runs camp meeting services at Montwall farm.

John Farrell Framingham Crossing Santa Claus Benedict Josephine Higgins Washington Street Cambridge Ter Harvard Methodist Church of Ralph T. Flewelling Farrell South Framingham Montwall

Farrell Chooses Tall Woman in Preacher Playhouse Romance

A Post reporter meets Farrell's next wife Mrs Higgins, a tall motherly woman chosen from 946 suitors chasing Farrell's hand. The article notes Farrell's long stage career and his vow to remarry after his second wife died two years ago.

Farrell Nat Goodwin Post Higgins

Schoolday Romance Ends in Engagement in Everett

Miss Marion Green of 35 Dean Street Everett and Tufts College student becomes engaged to B Snowman a prominent Everett businessman Their romance began at Everett High School after graduation Miss Green is head soloist at the College Chapel The wedding is planned after her June college graduation

Marion Green A. B. Green Dean Street Everett Tufts College Aty B. Snowman Miss Green Everett High School College

Gentle Morning Cleanse with Cascarets

An old advertisement urges readers to cure bilious feelings and internal disorders by a morning cleansing with Cascarets. It claims quick relief for stomach and liver issues, promotes family use, and notes children enjoy the product's taste without upset.

Plead for National Roadway Promoted by Boston Rotary

A plan for a national roadway from Atlantic to Pacific starting in Boston was announced by Governor Foss. Major P F O Keefe presented the proposal at a Boston Rotary Club banquet at Hotel Nottingham as head of the civic committee of ten prominent members.

Atlantic Pacific Boston Foss Civic

Rotary Club civic committee backs Boston road initiative

Governor Foss champions the civic committee urged by Major O Keefe to promote a Wan ton roadway starting in Boston with Rotary Club support. President Carroll presided as Robert H Clark was elected vice president. Ex Senator Macleod praised Rotary work and public utilities. New Boston members push club toward 300. National Rotary meeting slated for Duluth then Boston in 1913.

Foss Rotary Club Major O'Keefe Boston Rotary Club National Association Boston Massachusetts New York Line Francis M. Carroll Robert H. Clark H. C. Ripley Clark Frederick A. Macleod Board of Railroad Commissioners Macleod National Association of Rotary Clubs Duluth Minn

State Probes Girl Death in Westford Poisoning Case

Westford authorities and State Detective Silas P. Smith join a rigid inquiry into the death of 20 year old Lucy Lambert amid suspicions of murder by poisoning similar to a prior case. Medical Examiner Buckley cites unknown poison and an inquest is likely after DA Higgins orders the investigation.

Westford Silas P. Smith Lucy Lambert Avis Linnell John J. Higgins Middlesex County Franks Buckley Warren H. Atwood Ayer District Henry O. Keyes A. M. Lambert Amelia Mr. Keyes

Demonstration of Buying and Selling at Union Hall

The first amplified demonstration of buying and selling and business methods will be presented at Union Hall Boston. Nathaniel C. Fowler Jr. directs the course and Jordan Marsh Co will stage real department store sections with expert sales staff. Hawkins and James Head perform a candid job application and staged dismissal to illustrate practices.

Union Hall Boylston Street Nathaniel C. Fowler, Jr Boston Jordan Marsh Company Hawkins James M Nashville, Tenn Warren Brothers Company Head Nashville Mr. Head Mr. Head Without Hurting Mr. Head

Churches of Greater Boston Presbyterian Work in South End

The four regular pastors led a growing church on Warren avenue in Boston’s South End from a small 80 member start to a 600 member congregation with over 10 000 dollars annual revenue. The church built a modern facility, hosts an active 200 strong Christian Endeavor Society, women’s missionary group, junior societies, a Sabbath school, and a vigorous men’s league.

Warren Avenue West Brookline Street Alex Blaikie John Hood N. K. MacLennan A. K. MacLennan Canada Old Country South End Christian Endeavor Society Woman's Missionary Society Mmissionary Society

First United Presbyterian Church History Timeline

The First United Presbyterian Church, city’s oldest Presbyterian body, organized in September 1846, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1896 at the installation of Rev. Alex Blaikie. Its first pastor helped found the society, with early worship on Phillips Place and later a Berkeley and Chandler street church. In 1908 services moved to a larger building from the Disciples' Unitarian congregation.

First United Presbyterian Church OF Boston A. K. Maclennan D. D First United Presbyterian Church City Alex Blaikie Phillips Place Berkeley and Chandler Streets Disciples

Granite State Banker Stephen H. Bacon Dies at 67

Stephen H. Bacon a prominent Greenville resident for 40 years died today at age 67 He served as a General Court representative and held many town offices Bacon was president of Mason Village Savings Bank for 20 years He was a longtime figure in local banking and civic affairs.

Greenville N. H Stephen H. Bacon Mason Village Savings Bank

Danderine Promises Lustrous Hair and Dandruff Cure

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a miracle for hair health. It claims one application doubles beauty, removes dandruff, soothes itching, and prevents hair loss, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at any drug store or toilet counter.

Knowlton

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