Receivers Named for Buttrick Lumber Co
William F Moors of Boston and Charles B Stone of Waltham were appointed receivers for the Buttrick Lumber Company of Waltham by Judge Dodge in federal court. Bonds were set at $25 000 each. The firm faces liabilities of about $183 482 with assets reportedly exceeding that amount.
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William F. Moors
Boston
Charles 8. Stone
Waltham
Buttrick Lumber Company
Dodge
United States District Court
Lowell A. Mayberry
Gaiety Theatre Presents Sam Howe With Star Cast This Week
Sam Howe headlines at the Gaiety Theatre supported by Harry Bowen Tony Cortelli Salvatore Zito Dick Vanderbilt Chester Weeks and Tom Packard. Dee Loretta leads with Eva Mull as soubrette. Steffi Anderson Edith Mellor and Mary LeNoir also appear amid laughs and lavish scenic effects.
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Sam Howe
Gaiety Theatre
Harry Bowen
Tony Cortelli
Salvatore Zito
Dick Vanderbilt
Chester Weeks
Tom Packard
Dee Loretta
Eva Mull
Steffi Anderson
Edith Mellor
Mary LeNoir
Would Banishing Rocking Chair Spark Fashion Debate
A speaker yesterday argued lace curtains are in poor taste unless truly real lace, a luxury affordable only by millionaires, prompting debate on style and social class.
Interior rules to make homes restful and artistic
Mrs. Elsie K. Chamberlain, State Grange lecturer, told the Dorchester Pilgrim Women’s Club that lace curtains are in bad taste and rocking chairs should be tabooed. She offered practical, low cost guidelines for neutral backgrounds, washable slip covers, and orderly displays to create an informal, cohesive home design.
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Pilgrim Women’s Club
Dorchester
Elsie K. Chamberlain
State Grange
Mrs. Chamberlain
Sane
Cambridge man arrested for selling coat to deaf mute
George M. Shannon of Hampshire street Cambridge was brought to police court after attempting to sell a stolen overcoat to a deaf mute on Elm street. Police allege the coat belonged to Edward M. Bangs of Sagamore street Lynn, taken while Bangs stayed at the Quincy House. Shannon’s case was continued until Thursday.
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Elm Street
George M. Shannon
Hampshire Street
Cambridge
Shannon
Edward M. Bangs
Sagamore Street
Lynn
Bangs
Quincy House
President Hagan Skips Closing Address Memorialization
President Hagan surprised the City Council by deciding not to immortalize his closing address in print to save money, ending a term with a fiscally restrained gesture.
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Hagan
City Council Strips Budget of Closing Speaker Book and Bells
Council votes to end the annual deluxe volume recording closing speeches by retiring officials and to cut 190 for publishing. The budget for group photos is trimmed to 150, and ringing church bells on holidays is canceled to save 1200. Flags and street closures stay under mayoral control as Elks and Grand Army encampment events approach Boston summer gatherings.
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Hagan
Morocco
Kenny
Grand Army
Boston
Wanted stenographer bookkeeper at Hotel Ox
Classified notice seeks a neat refined efficient stenographer and bookkeeper with references and prior experience. Apply to 1802 Hotel Ox for consideration and details.
Dr Wake's Patient at the Copley Theatre
The Jewett Players present Dr Wake's Patient by Mackay and Ord at the Copley Theatre. Leonard Craske and Gladys Morris lead an ensemble praised for energetic performances, with Duff and Lady Gerania scenes delivering strong stage craft.
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Dr. Wake
W. Gayer Mackay
Robert Ord
Copley Theatre
Duff
Fred Permain
Leonard Craske
Gladys Morris
Gerania
Jewett
HURLBURT HEADS BOSTON HOTEL ASSN
Archie Hurlburt proprietor of the Boston Tavern was elected president of the City of Boston Hotel Association at its meeting in its 100 Boylston street headquarters. Edward C. Fogg became vice president and Thomas O. Paige treasurer secretary with four other directors named for three years. The annual dinner will be held next month and The Hotel and Tourist was voted the official organ.
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Archie Hurlburt
Boston Tavern
City of Boston Hotel Association
Boylston Street
Edward C. Fogg
Copley Plaza
Thomas O. Paige
Victoria
J. Linfield Damon, Jr
Thorndike
Charles A. Fowler
Hollis
John J. McCarthy
Quincy House
Steal Auto Smashes House in Dorchester
Two youths stole a touring car owned by Dr. John B. Hawes and, three hours later, crashed it into John Stewart's Dorchester home at 523 Ashmont Street just before midnight. Police hunt the pair after witnesses saw them emerge from the wreck and flee. the collision damaged the Stewart house and toppled a fence on a steep hill from Train Street.
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John B. Hawes
Gloucester Street
St. Botolph Club
Newbury Street
John Stewart
Ashmont Street
Dorchester
Greater Boston
Train Street
Stewart Place
Maine Society of Colonial Wars Elects New Officers
At the annual meeting of the Maine branch in Portland officials chosen include Commander Archie L. Talbot of Lewiston as leader, George W. Beyer of Portland as recorder, Edward W. Corey of Portland as treasurer, William T. Cousens of Portland as registrar, Edward C. Jones of Portland as genealogist, Charles A. Milliken of Augusta as historian, and Charles L. Andrews of Augusta as chancellor.
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Portland
Maine
The
Society of Colonial Wars
Archie L. Talbot
Lewiston
George W. Beyer
Edward W. Corey
William T. Cousens
Edward C. Jones
Charles A. Milliken
Augusta
Charles L. Andrews
Post cane awarded to Silas N. Clark in Stow
In Stow on January 15 the Post cane passed from the late Charles W. Robinson to Silas N. Clark, age 87, with George W. Bradley, clerk of the Board of Selectmen, making the handoff.
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Silas N. Clark
STOW
Charles W. Robinson
George W. Bradley
Board of Selectmen
Passenger service tops freight rates says rail official
F A Ogden of Jones Laughlin Steel told the Traffic Club of New England that passengers and shippers want fast trains and quick freight handling over low rates. He urged loyalty from all railroad staff, cooperation with traffic departments, and cautioned solicitors to avoid liquor during business hours to win business.
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United States
F. A. Ogden
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Pittsburg
Traffic Club of
New England
Copley Plaza
Ogden
Theatrical Mechanics Benefit at Shubert Theatre
A benefit performance to aid the sick and death fund of the Theatrical Mechanics Association will be held at the Shubert Theatre this afternoon. Local theatres supply acts, with New York and Boston managers courtesy, promising a program of high merit. The show starts promptly at 1 30.
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Shubert Theatre
Theatrical Mechanics’ Association
New York
Boston
Willcox to Judge Haverhill Beauty Show Again
Standish Willcox assistant secretary to Mayor Curley will judge a Haverhill beauty pageant for Sacred Heart parish. He will co judge with Father James J McMorrow and include Cathryn Devine of Dorchester, with a third judge to be chosen later at Liberty Hall.
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Standish Willcox
Curley
Willcox
Haverhill
Cathryn Devine
Dorchester
Boston
James J. McMorrow
Bacred Heart Parish
St James Theatre Hosts Mauri Samuels and Cast
At Leon's St James Theatre last night Mauri Samuels and his players performed The Miracle about a young Italian awaiting his sweetheart who arrives only to face social pirates. Also featured were His Uncle's Ward with Rice and Francis, the Berber acrobats, Katherine Miley as a singing comedienne, Pearl of the Army episode seven, a comedy, and Clara Kimball Young in The Foolish Virgin. The full bill changes Thursday.
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Leon
St. James Theatre
Mauri Samuels
Rice
Francis
Katherine Miley
Pearl of the Army
Clara Kimball Young
Beekman Tourist Co Publishes Big and Little Journeys Magazine
The 64 page illustrated travel magazine covers Florida Bermuda the West Indies and other locales. Distributed from 288 Washington Street it details travel routes and winter hotel options for vacation seekers.
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Beekman Tourist Company
Florida
Bermuda
West Indies
Washington Street
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Symphony Hall
Victor Records
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