Two Charlestown Churches May Merge in Quiet Union
The First Baptist Church and the Bunker Hill Baptist Church in Charlestown plan a merger into a single church, likely the First Church, due to declining membership and financial strain. Both congregations have faced attendance drops amid new residents and manufacturing growth. The Rev. Everett C. Herrick, currently at the First Church, is expected to lead the combined body when finalized after September amid a recent trend of Baptist church unions.
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First Baptist Church
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
First
Austin and
Lawrence Streets
Gibraltar
Peo
Bunker Hill and
Mystic Streets
J. W. Moore
Everett C. Herrick
Rockland
A. M. Osgood
Trinity Methodist Church
Herrick
Teevens recovers from heat while Ireland work noted
The Observant Citizen reports John J. Teevens of South Boston is rapidly recovering from heat illness that struck him after the Fourth. The piece highlights his long role in Irish renewal, opposing political remedy yet defending liberty for Ireland and praises his clan connections. Also mentions local Revere Beach band scheduling, police patrols on Columbus avenue, and various community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Teevens
Boston
Mr. Teevens
Teevens
Ireland
Clan-na-Gael
Miss Murphy Calls Glenn Crank Over Wiles of Women
Boston businesswoman Miss Helen Murphy rebuts Representative Glenn of Atlanta who proposes a law to guard men from women’s fashion tricks. She says real women take pride in appearance and mocks the idea of protecting men, noting modern stockings waists and gowns are modest and common. Roosevelt has forwarded an NA in a separate note on newspaper prices.
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England
Boston
Fred Fay
Roxbury Horse Guards
Fred
Navy
Newberry
Washington
Charlestown Navy Yard
Glenn
Atlanta
Helen Murphy
Miss Murphy
Reflections of a Bachelor Girl
A humorous social satire on marriage and romance, contrasting a bachelor’s vanity with a wife’s daily compromises. The piece notes a woman’s life changes after marriage and how a husband’s jokes, kids, and chores frame the household dynamic.
Two Lovers Confront Misread Letters At Englewood
Robert Morson and Doris Ellis exchange frank notes that reveal a fear of losing friendship to romance. A lagoon of misunderstanding unfolds on a shaded Englewood piazza as both admit their affection and fear of changing their bond.
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Robert Morson
Bobby
Doris Ellis
Englewood
Dorothy
Vanderbilt divorcee sails for Europe with son
New York July 14 Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt recently granted a divorce from Alfred G Vanderbilt sailed today for Europe aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm. She travels with her young son William H Vanderbilt aboard the steamer.
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New York
Elsie French Vanderbilt
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Europe
William H. Vanderbilt
Oscar Hammerstein Announces Manhattan Opera Boston Contract
Oscar Hammerstein announced that the Manhattan Opera Company will appear at the Boston Theatre next season. The Boston engagement length will depend on support in Boston, and the contract for the Boston Theatre was signed today.
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New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Impressario
B. F. Keith
Manhattan Opera Company
Boston
Hammerstein to Bring Full Opera Cast to Boston
Mr. Hammerstein announced in Boston that the opera season will depend on local support. He promised the Manhattan standard of performances with the same stars chorus orchestra and scenery. He will extend engagements for Boston and seek further artists to enhance the company.
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Mr. Hammerstein
Boston
Manhattan
Philadelphia
New York
America
Ox Team Honeymoon Tour Ends in Seattle
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Marden completed a cross country wedding journey of about 3000 miles starting from the East aboard Ezra Meeker's prairie schooner pulled by an ox team. Marden, who resides in Seattle, once traveled East with Meeker on the Oregon trail. In New York City, Marden met Edith Miner, and they wed after a rapid courtship.
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Seattle
Wash
Bruce Marden
Ezra Meeker
Marden
New York City
Edith Miner
Miss Miner
One Piece Bathing Suit Ban Hits Chicago Beach
Chicago authorities enforce a rule barring one piece bathing suits for women at Wilson avenue beach after Miss Margaret Potie was asked to leave the water for her attire. Potie attracted attention as her wet suit clung to her figure.
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Chicago
Ill
Margaret Potie
Wilson Avenue
Petie
Mildred Champagne Answers A Love Letter
In a column of advice, Mildred Champagne counsels a reader on expressing love after a single meeting. She weighs writing to the mystery suitor versus hosting a party, warns about one sided affection, and urges patience unless she chooses to risk bold action.
Brave rescue as Cunard liner Ivernia sails
Hundreds of Ivernia passengers cheered as John H. Levis of South Boston and Patrolman Percy Fitzgerald rescued Michael Savage of Lawrence after he fell from the pier into the harbor. Levis dived in. Fitzgerald reached them, saving both with a passing launch aiding the pull to safety.
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Cunard
Ivernia
John H. Levis
South Boston
Percy Fitzgerald
Michael Savage
Lawrence
Levis
Highth Street
Hoosac
Charlestown
Annie M. Ferguson
Massachusetts Avenue
Belfast
Savage
Young Levis
Lewis
Fitzgerald
George Fitzpatrick
Driscoll’s Landing
Stephen Murphy
East Boston
John Conroy
Columbia Yacht Club
Hoosac Docks
John H. Lewis
Souffle Mold and Veal Roll Ups From Home Kitchen
Instructions describe a chicken souffle with white sauce and yolk froth, then veal loin slices rolled with pork, crackers, and spices fried and simmered with cream. Also includes potato frying in hot oil to finish and a breaded beef suet dough fried treat. Details credit Mrs Noonan Brockton Mrs Bliss Melrose and BH Forley Taunton.
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W. A. Noonan
South Montello Street
Brockton
G. Forley
Spring Street
Taunton
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Samuel H. Talbot
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Ruggist
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Cape
George Day
Dexter Row
Edward T. P. Graham
Charles River Embankment
Harvard
Graham
Italy
Greece
Meyer Jonasson & CO
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Sey Sails
Porter E. Sargent
Mass
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Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Herman Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
By Helen Rowland
The
Sunday Post
Georgia Coulon
Tremont St
Doris
Bob
Miss Ellis
Sorosis
Sorosis Shoe CO
Elsie Vanderbilt
OPERA
Keith
Hammerstein
Ae At
Mildred Champagne
Champagne
Cupid
Walstein R. Chester
Massachusetts Board of Trade
Edwin D. Mead
Board of Trade
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Cape Cod Ship Canal
New England Housewives
the Sunday Post
W. E. Bliss
N. E. Sanitarium
Melrose
Washburn
Crosby
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