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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1903

Page

2

Scene of Beauty at Harvard Today

Harvard hosts its annual class day with lantern lit elms and outfits of the social leaders from Boston Cambridge and beyond. Miss Alice Roosevelt attends with exercises in Appleton Chapel Sanders Theatre featuring Arthur Black and Richard Washburn Child with ivy oration and class poem. Outdoor afternoon spreads stretch across Memorial and the Gymnasium with music by Glee Mandolin Guitar clubs and three orchestras. Prizes and scholarships announced include Ricardo 350 Ballantine 04 250 Sohier to E Bernbaum 08 and other awards.

Harvard College Yard Alice Roosevelt Appleton Chapel Sanders Theatre Arthur Black Governor Black New York Richard Washburn Boston Langdon Warner Cambridge Richard Inglis Detroit Mich Memorial Ricardo A. A. Ballantine Springfield George B. Sohier E. Bernbaum Sargent Archibald Bowdoin A. S. Pease Andover S. GC. Legh Delta Sugden Stuart Blaikie Walter Clarkson

Senior Spread Transforms Memorial Hall Into Fairy Land

The Harvard senior spread last night in Memorial Hall featured evergreens palms and flowers turning the hall into a fairy land. Seniors danced with partners under gravely approving forefathers as they celebrated class day in a festive, nostalgic mood.

Harvard Memorial Hall Memorial

Roxbury High Awards Diplomas To 197 Pupils

Roxbury High School held its graduation exercises in the school hall yesterday morning. One hundred ninety seven students received diplomas, the largest graduating class in the school's history. Diplomas were awarded by Mr Frank Vogel of the school committee. Principal Charles M Clay praised the class for scholarship and achievements amid a large gathering of friends and relatives.

Roxbury High School Frank Vogel Charles M. Clay

West Roxbury High School closes with 77 diplomas

The closing exercises were held yesterday afternoon in the school hall. Seventy seven pupils received diplomas as musical selections entertained. The class gift was presented by D Thomas Curtin. Worcester Normal School principal E H Russell spoke, and diplomas were presented by Professor Frank Vogel, chair of the high schools committee.

West Roxbury High School D. Thomas Curtin E. H. Russell Worcester Normal School Frank Vogel Committee On

Ascher GalbENEWitz Wedding at Commonwealth Hall East Boston

At 6 o clock last evening Miss Ida J Galbenewitz daughter of Dr and Mrs BR G Galbenewitz married Dr Joseph Ascher Harvard 03 Rabbi H H Shoher officiated The bride wore white silk crepe de chine with a coronet of white aigrettes and carried a bouquet From Miles of the valley Miss Frances Galbenewitz was maid of honor She wore crepe de chine with jack rose coronet The scene featured a bower of roses as ushers led the bridal party Over 600 attended the ceremony and reception at Commonwealth Hall East Boston The couple will reside at 542 Columbus avenues

Ida J. Galbenewitz BR. G. Galbenewitz Joseph Ascher Harvard H. H. Shoher

Melrose wedding at Bradburys home welcomes 200 guests

Edith Bradbury and Albert B Franklin Jr were married at 296 Main Street Melrose in a private ceremony followed by a reception for over 200 guests. Rev Woodman Bradbury, brother of the bride and pastor of Old Baptist Church Cambridge, officiated with Grace Lowell Bradbury as bridesmaid.

Melrose Benjamin F. Bradbury Main Street Edith Albert B. Franklin, Jr Woodman Bradbury Old Baptist Church of Cambridge Grace Lowell Bradbury

Pretty Linden wedding unites Miss Alice Farnham and Charles Davis

Malden June 18 One of the prettiest weddings of the season linked Miss Alice Allen Farnham daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleveland B Farnham Linden Vin ing street to Mr Charles Abner Davis this evening at St Luke s Church The ceremony was led by Rev Dr Albert Danker Best man Cleveland B Farnham bridesmaids include Leah B Farnham and Charlotte K Woodruff Flower girl Edna Barker 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Barker Linden

Local Edgeworth Couple Wed at Immaculate Conception

Malden June 18 A pretty wedding was held at the parochial residence of the Immaculate Conception Church. Miss Alice Cree don and Mr. Andrew O'Brien, well known Edgeworth residents, were married with Miss Annie Daley as bridesmaid and James Powell as best man. Rev. Richard Nagle officiated.

Malden Immaculate Conception Church Alice Creedon Andrew O’brien Edgeworth Annie Daley James Powell Richard Nagle

Car Disturbers Fined At Last

West Roxbury Court yesterday convicted five youths from West Roxbury and Dedham in a late May car disturbance case. Judge Howard ordered fines of 25 and 15 dollars for John and Herbert Carey, while Edward O Leary and Edward Couathan were discharged. John R Reilly received a 30 dollar fine.

Isverett C. Roche Old Colony Street Railway Company West Roxbury Dedham Howard David W. Murray Benjamin H. Greenhood Arthur Clark Murray John Carey Herbert Carey Greenhood Edward M. O'Leary Edward Couathan John R. Reilly

Decision of Court in Case of Hotel Bartol

The Supreme Court full bench ruled that first class construction rules apply to any hotel, regardless of height. Alterations raising walls to add a story count as an enlargement under the statute, even if the room would otherwise be outside the walls and roof.

Hotel Bartol Supreme Court A. L. Murdock

Assailants of Young Girls Get Long Sentences

Judge Bishop in the Superior Criminal Court sentenced Leander Randall to 13 to 15 years at State prison with hard labor for assaulting two girls. James G. Hanscom received seven to nine years. Charles Coffee to 20 months at the House of Correction for assault with intent to commit felony. Patrick F. Glennan, on probation for breaking and entering, was sent to the House of Correction for one year after failing to reform and support his family.

Bishop Superior Criminal Court Leander Randall James G. Hanscom Charles Coffee House of Correction Patrick F. Glennan

McNary Suit for 70000 Delayed to October Term

Congressman William S. McNary seeks 70000 in a broker fee suit over Hub Brewing Co from July 1899. Trial stalled as broker W G Reed, bondholders trustees counsel say he is needed but unavailable. Judge adjourned to be one of first cases in October term.

W. G. Reed William S. McNary Hub Brewing Company McNary Messrs. E. R. Thayer G. R. Blinn Reed

Thomas Herty Will Stands After Supreme Court Ruling

The 1872 life sentence for murder, later pardoned in 1888, involved Thomas Herty who is said to be 79 with dementia. The Supreme Court’s full bench yesterday upheld the will leaving $12,000 to William H White Alice G Ow ens and Thomas C White of Haverhill, despite a contest by beneficiaries.

Thomas Herty Ames Supreme Court William H. White Alice G. Owens Thomas C. White Haverhill

Supreme Judicial Court Dismisses Action Against New England Home Buyers

The Supreme Judicial Court yesterday dismissed an information filed by the attorney-general against A. Pitcher and others doing business as the New England Home Buyers' Association. It held the business is prohibited by statute but no statutory authority exists for the attorney-general to proceed when defendants act as a voluntary trust and not as a corporation.

Supreme Judicial Court A. §. Pitcher New England Home Buyers’ Association

Hooker Day Souvenir Ash Tray and Spoon Issued

George B. Homer of 45 Winter Street has produced a clever aluminum Hooker ash tray and a specially designed Hooker souvenir spoon as a present for Hooker Day.

George B. Homer Winter Street

Reward Offered for Return of Missing Spiegel

Augusta Spiegel offers $1000 cash for the alive return of August Spiegel, missing since Friday morning. The Boston Post reports her belief he was enticed away by criminals, and she plans to hire man-hunting hounds while awaiting clues. Only sightings near Eliot street and Roxbury are noted, with no solid lead.

Boston Post Eliot Street August S. Spiegel Augusta Sophie Spiegel Augusta Spiegel Post Spiegel Questin Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury North End Piscopo Fleet Street August Spiegel

Despondent man takes own life over failing sight

Haverhill report states Noel Desmaris, about 60, killed himself by drinking carbolic acid this afternoon while his wife was away. He gathered valuables, papers, money, and small items to a stand near the bed before the act. He is survived by a widow and eight children.

Haverhill Noel Desmaris Desmaris

Medford Votes Against Boston Caucus Law

Medford Republican caucuses held to decide whether the so called Boston caucus act should be adopted. Voter turnout was low with 98 ballots cast out of 8200. 70 opposed and 28 in favor.

Medford

Mrs Doles Debut at Colonial Theatre Delights Cast and Guests

The ex-wife of Edmund P Dole attorney general of the Sandwich Islands made her debut at the Colonial Theatre last night. She stood third from the right in the bridesmaids line and drew keen attention from the audience. Nervous but vivacious she earned congratulations from fellow performers and added new glamour to the company.

Colonial Theatre Edmund P. Dole Sandwich Islands The Colonial Dole

Grape-Nuts Endorsed by Newark Miller in Health Claim

A Newark Ohio miller credits Grape-Nuts with resolving his indigestion and kidney issues after increasing use to three servings daily. He argues patent flour strips vital wheat elements and urges daily intake of a nutriment preserving grain vitality. The Postum Co. promotes Grape-Nuts as versatile from breakfast food to ice cream with a recipe booklet in each package.

Newark Ohio Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

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