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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

2

Fighting Ninth praised for Civil War heroism in Boston tribute

A commemoration in Boston honors the Fighting Ninth Massachusetts for Civil War valor. The cathedral mass, parade to Public Garden, and 1200 attendance at a 4:30 luncheon highlighted veteran leadership, civic gratitude, and calls for a lasting monument to private soldiers.

Boston Anderson

Two Children Die Fishing When Boat Overturns

Two children of Albert Robbins drowned in an afternoon fishing accident when their boat overturned offshore. rescuers found no signs of recovery. the bodies have not been recovered.

Albert Robbins

Four Girls Drown After Store Picnic Capsize

In Appleton Wisconsin on June 11 a squall capsized a small sailboat, drowning four picnic party girls identified as Elizabeth Geenen Gertrude Kuschel Madge Brill and Ruth Pollock while five others escaped. The group had been employees of a store hosting the outing and witnesses on shore saw the tragedy. The boat was overturned by its sail trapping the victims underwater.

Appleton, Wis Little Lake Elizabeth Geenen Gertrude Kuschel Madge Brill Ruth Pollock

Steps to death in front of train reported in Lawrence

William Marquis aged 30 was killed near Lawrence when he walked on tracks toward Andover and stepped into the path of a Boston to Lawrence passenger train. He was taken to Lawrence station dead. he lived at 54 Brookfield Street with his parents and one brother.

Porter Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg Big Little Round Top Massachusetts Malvern Hill Fox Cass Hanley O'Leary Old Guard William F. Murray John J. Sullivan Governor Foss Dutton L. J. Logan Ninth Regiment Devine Sullivan Fitzgerald Joseph C. Pelletier James J. Phelan Anderson Murray Joseph H. O'Neil James M. Curley Walter L. Collins Thomas I. Gasson Boston College William J. O’brien Knights of Columbus M. J. O’connor James M. Morrison Peter Carr W. P. Oag Fitzgerald John F. McDonald Mr. Phelan James D. Casey Citizens’ Committee Lawrence William Marquis Boston Marquis Andover Brookfield Street

Rescue on the Charles River Near Auburndale and Riverside

Patrolman Hardy of the metropolitan police rescued two men from the Charles River after seeing them struggle from the police station veranda. The men from Cambridge refused to name themselves. Four other canoes overturned but occupants reached shore safely.

Charles River Auburndale Riverside Hardy Metropolitan Palace Cambridge

Adamson's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief

A short ad copy notes that one day is long enough to be troubled with a cough and touts Adamson's Balsam as a cure. The message emphasizes rapid relief from coughing.

Adamson

Keep the house free from germs with Carbonol

A 19th or early 20th century household guide advocates Carbonol to sterilize cellars even damp areas. It recommends sprinkling floors and drains, cleaning ice chests, and scrubbing garbage cans with hot water to destroy germs and odors. The guide notes Carbonol dissolves grease, purifies air, and prevents gas buildup in plumbing. Carbonol is coal tar based, inexpensive, and sold in small bottles with a Barrett Mfg. Co. address for samples.

Barrett Mfg. Co Franklin Street Boston Mass

Obituary notices list numerous Boston area deaths

A long death notice page lists many residents buried or memorialized in June, naming the deceased by surname and often including ages, residence, and funeral details. The notices frequently specify funeral times, church names, street addresses, and relatives invited to attend. Several entries mention related locations such as Dorchester Roxbury Cambridge Somerville and Charlestown with churches including St. Rose St. Mary of the Assumption and the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer.

Anderson Boston City Hospital Axel Hilman Oolman Anderson Knights of Pythias Emerson Street Boston Chicago Roxbury Thomas Anderson St. Margaret’s Church Brown Charlestown Sarah Francie Brown Mary A John Lee Mt. Vernon Street St. Mary's Tiza Gare Wizzen Ink Bel Weston Street St. Francis de Sales Church Taunton Mass Cahill South Boston Timothy J Daniel Nellie Cahill Walsh West- Fourth Street Casey James D. Casey Kent Street Brookline Church of St. Mary of the Assumption Dempsey Dorchester Anastasia Silvey John F. Dempsey Hamilton Street St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill Drummond James Drummond Clan Farquharson Boston Caledonian Club Francis Ida May George Francis Concord Street Harrington Medford Edward M John F Margaret C. Harrington Grant Avenue Hawkins West Roxbury Helen Louise Hawkins Springvale Avenue Irons Everett Addie F Joseph G. Irons Maine Avenue Providence R. I Jordan Cambridge Lucy Jordan Cottage Street Portland Kelley Somerville Mary Kelley John D. Kelley George Bachelder Franklin Avenue St. Joseph's Church Holyhood Cemetery Levins Nicholas Bridget A. Levins Curran Draper Street St. Peter’s Church Winthrop Council Royal Arcanum Mt. Benedict Lally Fast Boston Thomas Ellen Lally Everett Street Church of the Assumption Lynn City Hospital Frank John FE Mary FE Nee McDévitt Trish Morgan Catherine Bonner Joseph James Catherine Bonner North End Devens Place Rutherford Avenue St. Mary's Church Warren Street Nawn Quincy Street John Nawn St. John's Church Blue Hill Avenue David Williams Plunkett Orient Heights Annie J Bernard Plunkett Bernard FB Collins Street Star of the Sea Church Holy Cross Cemetery Sehan Patrick Annie Sheehan Loole Prana Washington Street Gireult Street Mt. Calvary Anan Rockland Street Mary Co Charles H. Spencer Waterman Chapel Stone Harriet BE Heath Street Iow Jlivan James Hed Ellen Sullivan Sullivan Geoias Nashua Tighe Minnie J Ann Bartholomew Tighe Donabher West End St. Mary’s Church New Calvary Cemetery Rorpone East Woburn East On Mary James A. Walsh George M. Cawthorne John Cronin Bremen Street Church of the Most Holy Redeemer Lawrence Watson Benjamin F Gorham Street Tworth George Ntworth Gorham Male Salem

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