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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1917

Page

7

Broken Heart Kills Teacher in Dover Area Tragedy

In Manchester New Hampshire on January 10 doctors ruled Mrs Ethel L Adams wife of Charles J Adams of 67 Riddle street died from a broken heart amid sorrow over Doris McCreerys death from an ice roof slide and the Parker School accident Mrs Adams Sunday school teacher to Doriss class had visited the Hawkins home last night to check on Mildred Hawkins who suffered brain swelling and may require surgery the Hawkins girl was among the injured pupils

Manchester N. H Doris McCreery Parker School Ethel L. Adams Charles J. Adams Riddle Street

Heffern Named New Pawtucket Postmaster

President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Peter J. Heffern to be postmaster at Pawtucket Rhode Island. The action announced from Washington on January 10 reflects a federal appointment to run the local post office.

P. J. Heffern Washington Wilson Senate Peter J. Heffern Pawtucket R. I

Boys Fear to Soil Hands Shocks Massachusetts Painters

Harry Kelly told members of the Society of Master House Painters and Decorators of Massachusetts that today’s boys avoid dirty work and seek white collar jobs, risking a future shortage of apprentices in the painting trade. Officers were elected including Ivory M. Morse, George Kk. Gilbert, Alexander Peters, C. F. W. Hanson, and Thomas W. Scott, with the convention ending today.

Harry Kelly Society of Master House Painters and Decorators of Massachusetts Horticultural Hall Kelly Vocational and Educational Committee Ivory M. Morse Hyde Park George Kk. Gilbert Cambridge Alexander Peters Boston

Marblehead will set aside over disinheriting Hawks brothers

A Salem Superior Court jury yesterday set aside the will of Mary J. Hawks of Marblehead. The document left $30,000 to her sister Sarah E. Hawks and ignored her brothers George Hawks, Charles A. Hawks, and William Hawks. The jury ruled the will was improperly executed, with no undue influence found. Judge Christopher T. Callahan presided.

Mary J. Hawks Marblehead Salem Sarah E. Hawks George Hawks Charles A. Hawks William Hawks Christopher T. Callahan

Dartmouth Winter Carnival Planned for February

Dartmouth Outing Club announces the seventh winter carnival set for February 8 to 10 in Hanover New Hampshire. New skits stunt contests and a hockey game against Bishop's College highlight the athletic events. Medals in gold silver and bronze plus seven cups will be awarded. Two permanent cups honor the longest standing ski jump and the first Dartmouth man to finish the ski cross country race.

Dartmouth Hanover N. H Bishop’s College C. A. Harris Charles Foster

Leyland Line Steamer Alexandrian Sunk Near English Coast

The Leyland line steamer Alexandrian torpedoed and sunk near the English coast after departing New Orleans December 21 for Liverpool with about 7000 bales of cotton and cargo. The vessel of 4467 gross tons carried a crew of about 45. the telegram says the crew were reported saved.

New Orleans Leyland Line Line Liverpool

Havana Cigar Imports Rise at Boston Port Last Year

Boston port statistics show over six million Havanas imported last year and 137 834 cigarettes. The strong Havana volume highlights market demand with most cigars going to the Back Bay upscale shops and residents.

Boston

Orrine touted for quit drinking relief sold at drug stores

Thousands praise Orrine for relieving husbands and sons from drinking habit and bringing happiness home. Available in two forms, with a secret treatment and a voluntary treatment. Costs $1.00 per box. Request booklet. Orrine Co. Washington DC. Sold by Liggett’s Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.

Orrine Co Washington, D. C Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes

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