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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1920
Page
5
A Holworthy Hall tale titled She Named Him Algernon will appear in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The feature promises a fiction piece by the author, likely exploring themes of identity and companionship in a mid twentieth century style.
Laborers turned out by textile mill closures seek work on farms in the Lawrence area. Commissioner Arthur W. Gilbert notes the shift to small farms and vegetable fields with harvests ahead. Unskilled wages run 60 to 75 dollars a month with board, higher earlier in the season.
A memorial service at the Cathedral Church of St Paul commemorated the Chateau Thierry battle and the fallen of the 26th Division. Rev Edward T Sullivan preached noting sacred memory and the enduring sacrifice for freedom and liberty.
In Manchester Vermont on July 18 Byron Madison Pettibone of Bennington faces trial in Superior Court for wife murder. Miss Helen Irene Guillow, a former nurse, is expected to testify as the State’s motive claim. A panel of 65 county residents will select the jury, with Judge Stanley Willson presiding. Pettibone will be housed in town to avoid daily 35 mile trips from Bennington.
Nicholas Maranello a 17 year old from 97 Chelsea street East Boston was arrested at Revere Beach on stealing a motorcycle shortly after repairing it with a chain link borrowed from Patrolman Earl K Sims. Parsons of Bas Saugus confronted him as he prepared to flee and a probation report card was found on Maranello.
Mary A. Coop of 69 Hill Street Medford was laid to rest after services at Immaculate Conception Church at 1 30. Widow of Thomas F Coop former Boston newspaper man. Survived by sons George H and William T both reporters for Boston dailies. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.
Rosario Billine of 14 Calvary Street is in Waltham Hospital with a wounded left elbow after a confrontation at Williams and Felton streets. Salvatore Graseffa of 180 Felton Street is jailed for assault with a loaded revolver, his brother Peter charged as an accessory.
Henry K. Rimill a teamster of 15 Berwick Street Melrose was found dead in bed at 6 PM by Joseph Gibbons family with whom he lived. He retired after illness and did not answer supper calls. Medical Examiner Roscoe D. Perley said death due to chronic alcoholism after examining the body.
An advertisement touts The Old Homestead as always supplied with Father John's Medicine for pure health and tonic benefits, emphasizing trusted nourishment.
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