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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1909

Page

2

Secret Wedding Ties Georgetown Man To Haverhill Bride

In Haverhill on July 2, John W. Conant a 36 year old Georgetown resident wed Gertrude V Falvey a local shoe factory worker. The marriage was kept secret for nearly a week until a friend revealed the nuptials. The groom is described as a prominent Georgetown citizen.

Haverhill John W. Conant Georgetown Gertrude V. Falvey William O. Baker Trinity Episcopal Church of

Missing East Boston Husband Sought By Wife

Mrs Hugh J Harkins of East Boston appeals to the Post for help in locating her husband who vanished two weeks ago after they looked at a tenement at 12 Wadsworth Street East Boston The wife has heard nothing since his disappearance amid their house hunting efforts

Hugh J. Harkins East Boston The Post Wadsworth Street

Senator Stone Exonerated In Train Assault Case

Senator William J. Stone of Missouri appeared in the Central District Police Court in Baltimore to answer an assault charge filed by Lawrence G. Brown a Black waiter aboard a Pennsylvania railroad train. The railroad and Pullman companies requested withdrawal but Brown refused. After evidence and a statement by Stone the judge ruled the assault justifiable and dismissed the case.

Baltimore William J. Stone Missouri Central District Police Court Lawrence G. Brown Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pullman Company Brown Granan Senator Stone

Senior Choir Outing At Nantasket Beach

The annual gathering of St. Marys Church North End senior choir occurred yesterday at Nantasket Beach with about 100 members taking part.

St. Mary’s Church of the North End Nantasket Beach

Preservation Trick Keeps Air and Tea Dust Out

A brief note explains a solution that blocks air and tea dust while preserving fragrance and flavor. The description hints at a containment method or device enabling aroma retention and tea quality. No further specifics are provided in the fragment.

Chase & Sanborn’s

Woman Swimmer Aims to Circle Boston by Water Route

South Boston swimmer Mary McDonough plans a historic circumnavigation of Boston by water starting City Point heading to Neponset river Mother Creek Charles river and back to City Point. The feat would prove Boston is an island and stands as a record long swim by a woman.

Boston Mary McDonough South Boston City Point Bay Neponset River Mother Creek Charles River Hyde Park Dedham Charles Neponset Carson Beach Castle Island Miss McDonough

Whist For White Plague Fund In Dorchester

The fourth Thursday whist party by the Young Ladies' Charitable Association benefits the Free Home for Consumptives in Dorchester. It will be at 428 Quincy Street Dorchester tonight in a new unoccupied building with ocean breezes. The group also runs Monday afternoon sessions through summer and appeals for more young men to attend.

Young Ladies’ Charitable Association Free Home For Consumptives Dorchester Quincy Street Dorchester Bay

Father Scanlon Celebrates Golden Jubilee

The Rev. Father William J. Scanlon of St. Marys Church North End and Deer Island Catholic community marked the 50th anniversary of his entrance into the Jesuit order. No public observance was held, an informal dinner at the parish house attended by Jesuit fathers from the church and other houses. He is in good health at nearly 83 and received many congratulatory letters.

William J. Scanlon St. Mary’s Church North End Deer Island Fathers of the Church Society of Jesus Father Scanlon

300 Girls Enjoy Outing At Franklin Field

About 300 girls enjoyed an outing at Franklin Field yesterday sponsored by St. Leonard of Port Maurice Church. Special cars conveyed the children to the park where they participated in games. The event was led by Rev. Father A Sousa.

Franklin Field St. Leonard of Port Maurice North End Father A. Sousa

Wakefield Woman Dies After Fourth Suicide Attempt

Mrs. Charles W. Parsons, 50, of 10 Summer Street, died six hours after stepping in front of the Haverhill express near Wakefield Junction. She had tried three prior suicides within a year due to illness and mental distress. Removed to Melrose Hospital with a broken jaw, fractured skull, and internal injuries.

Wakefield Charles W. Parsons Melrose Hospital Summer Street Wakefield Junction Parsons Haverhill

Morgan Attends Funeral of Huntington in Boston

J Pierpont Morgan and Episcopal clergy arrived in Boston for the funeral of Rev. Dr. Huntington, rector of Grace Church New York. Morgan rode his special car on a fast train and joined the solemn service at Emmanuel Church Newbury Street. A follow on train carried prominent Episcopal church figures from New York.

J. Pierpont Morgan Boston New York City

Funeral for Dr. Huntington Draws Church Leaders to Emmanuel

After services at Emmanuel Church the body of Dr. Huntington was taken from Nahant to Boston for burial at Mt. Auburn. Bishop David Greer of New York and Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts led the rites with clergy and vestry in attendance. The Rev. Mor gan expressed sorrow and the procession moved to the cemetery.

Morgan New York Dr. Huntington Emmanuel Church Royal Robbins Nahant Huntington David Greer Lawrence Massachusetts Greer Northeast Harbor Mt. Auburn Bishop Greer New Roland C. Smith Washington Rhinelander Cambridge Theological School

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