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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
7
The Progressive party split over an alliance that delayed the governor and lieutenant governor’s inauguration. A heated House session left invitations overdue as foreign diplomats faced possible absence, while rival factions argued over duty and political principle.
Governor Walsh was sworn in before a crowded 43rd state inauguration. He named John F. Meaney as private secretary and William L. Read as executive messenger, then announced council committees and opened House doors for a full reception in the Hall of Flags.
Fully 300 people attended the public installation of officers of the Boston Chapter 68, Order of Eastern Star, at Odd Fellows Hall Roxbury. The grand officers of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts directed the ceremony led by Mrs Eva C Apted grand matron. Installed were Mrs Eva Co Sleeper worthy matron Henry E Kauffman worthy patron Mrs Wisie G Prouty assistant matron Mrs Nellie J Jones secretary and Mrs Eunice M Gregory treasurer. A short entertainment followed.
Barnard Bennett known as Poco Bennett a Harvard College money lender and old clothes man died intestate leaving an estate around 250000 to 260000 dollars. His widow Mrs Ida Bennett of 35 Allen street West End filed in Suffolk Probate Court for administration. His heirs at law include four daughters Annie Youngerman Bessie Miller Katie Bander Maynard Gussie Bornstein and two sons David and Louis Bennett. The petition is returnable Jan 22 with attorney John P Feeney.
Buell and Miss Catherine Powers remain living together and unharmed by reports of separation. Buell told relatives he had not joined a monastery, and his sister-in-law said the couple would issue statements to the press if needed.
St Joseph's Catholic Total Abstinence Society hosted its 29th ball and a fine concert last night entertaining about 600 attendees. A varied program preceded dancing from 8 to 9 30 with the clergy of St Joseph's as guests of honor and former parishioners in attendance.
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