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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
5
A 13 minute fire alarm at 5 pm yesterday on 107 Richmond Street damaged the Rizzo family home. Firefighters returned most equipment to quarters after arriving. meanwhile their summer sleeping quarters and winter bed clothing were destroyed in the blaze.
Special master James R. Dunbar finds the city of Boston liable for 656,802.70 including 212,115.69 interest since Aug 2, 1900. Damages cover land taken for Cove street extension and injury to remaining property from the South Boston Bridge over Terminal tracks.
The article recounts St Patrick's in Newcastle_Damariscotta Mills as Maine's oldest Catholic church in use, with Bishop Walsh leading a high mass. It notes James Kavanaugh and Mathew Cottrell funded the church, near Newcastle and Whitefield, with Rev. Father Cheverus and Rev. Dennis Ryan among early leaders. The piece also mentions Rev. Thomas J. Nelligan modern improvements and historic cemetery grounds.
The oldest Catholic church in New England, St Patrick’s of Newcastle, celebrated a centennial today. The church was dedicated July 17, 1808 by Rev. Father John Cheverus, who later became bishop of the Boston diocese.
A persuasive ad urges readers to try P. and G. Naphtha Soap linking the test to product quality. It warns to read wrapper directions and notes the soap is not ordinary and should not be used in the usual way.
After bickering the Common Council approved 249000 for street improvements from the general tax levy and referred a 250000 street layout loan to a street department committee. They also moved 182203.29 from Armory funds to street work and approved rebuilding Tenean Beach bath house Neponset.
The Telephone Employees Association of New England hosted a Wednesday night moonlight excursion aboard the Governor Andrew from Otis wharf. Guests from across New England enjoyed music by the Telephone Orchestra and refreshments as the steamer toured harbor sights before returning at 11 p.m. Credit to the committee for organizing the highly successful outing.
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