Wealthy Artist Watson to Settle in Venice
Allen Carter Watson, prominent New York artist and husband of Worcester native Anita Mercer, has moved to Venice, per a letter to Watson’s brother in Templeton. The couple wed Feb 19 last year in Maridich Hungary after Miss Mercer speared Watson’s card on All Husbands Day, inspiring their marriage a month later.
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Worcester
Allen Carter Watson
New York
Anita Mercer
Maridich
Hungary
Venice
Elor
Mr. Watson
Maridici
Miss Mercer
Marididi
Family pew dispute spurs probate court action in Littleton
Judge Lawton of the East Cambridge Probate Court heard a case over a family pew in the Old Congregational Church in Littleton as part of a decade long fight over Theodore C. Fletcher's estate. Ora Titcomb bought the pew for $20, while Fletcher claimed the pew held substantial value beyond a seating license.
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Lawton
Probate Court
East Cambridge
Old Congregational Church
Littleton
Theodore C. Fletcher
Ora S. Titcomb
Theodore Fletcher
Fletcher
Graduation at Thompson's Island Farm and Trade School
At Thompson's Island Farm and Trade School graduation exercises more than 200 attended the event on the grounds under maples. Twelve graduates, oldest 17, received diplomas as Charles H Bradley supervised. John T Evans presented the alumni gold medal to Frederic W Marshall. Alfred Hugo Neuman of Boston gave a meteorology address. F W Marshall delivered the valedictory on Loyalty. Dr Frank E Allard prizes of 12 8 and 5 dollars were awarded to Percy Smith Harold L Marshall and Robert W Gregory.
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Thompson's Island
Alfred Hugo Neuman
Boston
Washington Weather Bureau
New England
Charles H. Bradley
F. W. Marshall
John T. Evans
Frederic W. Marshall
Frank E. Allard
Percy Smith
Harold L. Marshall
Robert W. Gregory
Van Camp's Milk Endorsed By Dr Morse For Immigrants
Dr W H Morse of New York, superintendent of the Bible Mission Society, cites immigrant infant deaths from impure milk. He endorses Van Camp's Milk as the only safe milk, claiming it is sterilized, germ free, and economical. The ad touts pure Holstein milk, no additives, and recipes with a free cook book from Van Camp Packing Co Indianapolis.
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W. H. Morse
New York
Bible Mission Society
van Camp
van Camp’s
van Camp Packing Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Men s Summer Pajamas at 1.50 Quality Sale
Bargain notice for summer mens pajamas priced at 1.50 each. Stock described as quality items offered in a clearance style listing. Limited details on size or quantity are provided.
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Korn Kolor
Crowds Trodden Jewels Incident In Springfield Alley
Three small diamonds valued at 270 dollars were kicked about for ten hours in a busy downtown Springfield alley. The owner E. J. Kittle, whose shop at 31 Harrison Avenue lies within a hundred yards, later recovered the gems.
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Springfield
E. J. Kittle
Harrison Avenue
Diamonds Recovered After Carrier Bag Loss in Boston Alley
A Boston jeweler’s shipment containing three diamonds and three gold mounted settings went missing when a carrier dropped the registered mail in an alley. After a three hour search by Post Office Inspector Rapp and an assistant postmaster, two diamonds were found and the third was recovered by a boy who spotted it in a crevice.
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Mr. Kittle
Boston
Post Office
Rapp
Draper Drops Merger Bill as Action Is Deferred
Acting Governor Draper indicated no special message to the Legislature on the merger. Attorney-General Malone will seek a court mandate to dispose of 110000 shares of Boston and Maine stock held by the New Haven line. The Cole bill becomes inoperative July 1, leaving courts to resolve the merger. Malone will act after prorogation.
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Draper
Malone
Supreme Court
Boston & Maine
New Haven Road
Razor Slashing Girl Held On $500 Bail
Jennie Ramirez, the Italian girl who slashed John D Angelo with a razor in front of his home in South Boston Thursday night, was arraigned in the South Boston court yesterday charged with assault and battery with a razor. She pleaded not guilty and was held in $500 for a hearing on June 16.
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Jennie Ramierez
John D'Angelo
South Boston
Agreeable Surprise at Traveler Shoe Store
At 150 Court Street near Bowdoin Square travelers union made shoes for men and women are offered with a free pair wide silk laces worth 25 cents. The store features 100 styles with a three fifty value and special graduation styles. Open evenings.
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Court Street
Bowdoin Square
Edu
City Officials Disagree Over Foreman Appointment
Mayor Hibbard and Streets Superintendent Emerson clash over appointing Benjamin Ham as foreman in the street department to replace James Garrity. Emerson reportedly does not want Ham. a conference will be held upon the mayor's return to the city.
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Hibbard
Emerson
Benjamin Ham
James Garrity
Ham
Water Department to Drop 150 Workers
Water Commissioner Hannan prepared a list of 150 discharges to be referred to the Finance Commission at its next meeting. Engineers' report recommends disposing of 150 men, but Hannan opposes such a large reduction given long service of many workers.
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Hannan
Finance Commission
Commission
East River Spans Fourth Bridge in New Manhattan Link
New York reports the East River now spanned by a fourth bridge with cables laid across the water. A barge carried four five inch cables from the Manhattan to the Brooklyn towers, placing the structure between the existing Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges.
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New York
East River
Manhattan Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Williamsburg Bridge
Manhattan
Brooklyn Towers
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Thompson
Dr. Morse
Henry Siegel Co
Boys’ Clothing Dept
Washington and
Essex Streets
Mass
Cluett
Men’s Furnishing Dept
Henry Siegel Co.—Men’s Furnishing
Durable
Dept
Men’s Clothing Dept
Stein-Bloch Suits
Stein-Bloch
eHenry Siegel Co
Ern
Nonell
Wade & Butcher
Wadsworth
W. H. Morley
James T. Scott
Joseph Allen & Son
Sheffield
Eng
Essex Street
Rex
America
Henry Siegel Co.—Sporting Goods
Washburn-Crosby CO
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