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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1920
Page
2
Salem Evening News publisher Robin Damon died at Cable Hospital Ipswich from injuries from a collision between his car and Joseph M. Dummer at Rowley on July 9.
Mr. Damen a printer and early founder of the News died at an advanced age. He started Middleton Times at 16 and built a printing business, later becoming its principal spirit. He leaves a widow Miss Alice Blanche Estey of Bangor Maine. Funeral Tuesday at Lafayette Street Church at 2 pm. He served as director of the New England Newspaper Alliance and member of several clubs and societies.
Reverend E. M. Slocombe of Pepperell urged that a nobler religion and a majestic faith will someday become the truth for all mankind during union services at King's Chapel with Boston’s First and Second Churches Unitarian.
In loving memory of Charles L. Smelledge of Bat B 101st Field Artillery wounded at Chateau Thierry on July 18 1918 and died July 19 1918. Not forgotten by his mother Mrs. A. Smelledge of Newark New Jersey.
Knights of Columbus in America plan a new member induction soon as announced at the pre supreme convention at Cop ley Plaza. Marshal Foch of France is named as the candidate and will be inducted in August.
A Boylston farm hand named David Cant is revealed as one of five heirs to about 2 million dollars. The article follows his surprise at wealth after years as a low paid worker, his modest demeanor, and plans to visit his siblings in Scotland. The scene includes his farmer employer and locals reacting to the news.
Boyleston resident David Nicoll Cant announced he will pursue his million dollar inheritance from his Scottish father’s estate as soon as he completes haying for his employer this Sabbath day.
A longtime farmhand known as Cant, who has wandered for 20 years in wages and board, reveals he hopes to settle soon if his boss allows. He last wrote home over a decade ago while relatives and a distant father’s death trigger renewed searches. A neighbor spotted a newspaper ad that led reporters to him yesterday.
Patrolman Andrew Donnelly found seven boys huddled in Watertown square near nine last night. They had escaped from the School for Feeble Minded in Waverley and were soaking wet, prompting questions about their departure and whereabouts.
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