Old Boston Firms: Waterman Sons Undertakers since 1859
The Waterman firm at 2326 2328 Washington Street ranks among the oldest in Boston. Founded by Joseph S. Waterman on February 21, 1859, the business began as a cabinet maker before expanding to undertaker and funeral services. The building once stood at Guildrow and Washington, later at Washington and Roxbury streets.
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Waterman Undertaking Firm Deep Roots in Roxbury History
The Waterman family built and expanded an undertaking business in Roxbury starting in 1861. The firm moved locations, built a new building in 1890, and incorporated in 1905. Frank S. Waterman, born 1862, leads the business with sons and other relatives continuing the firm through multiple generations.
New England Needlework Pages Offer Alphabet Designs
The Post announces a special needlework page for New England readers next Sunday. It features outline alphabet letters and a wild carrot centerpiece design for embroiderers.
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Woman Painter Big Attraction in Brockton
In Brockton on Myrtle Street, Mrs. William E. Emerson paints her house in overalls and jumper as onlookers watch. She asserts women are equal to men in business, handles the ladder with skill, and plans to paint fences and perhaps do carpentry after finishing the house.
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William E. Emergon
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Maine Dam Test Behind Maine Incident Cleared
In Havana June 99 Brigadier General Bixby and Colonel Black announced the coffer dam around the battleship Maine is performing as planned after pumping was stopped on June 9 to test it thoroughly. They reported no unexpected behavior by the caissons and identified Captain Sigsbee's walking stick found in his cabin as a relic.
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Graduates Reach Diplomas From Boston Area Schools
Several Boston area grammar and primary schools announce their graduates for today. Notable top scholars include Miss Melen Mariner at Thomas Gardner, S Roberts Duns ham Jr at Washington Allston, and Kenneth H. Casson at Gilbert Stuart who excelled in physics. Emer son School East Boston hosts folk dances. Lewis Grammar School Roxbury features a public schools symposium with Mayor Fitzgerald and Education Sup Blair.
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Honor Students Graduate in City Elementary and High Schools
Graduation exercises today honor top students across city elementary and many high schools. A total of 8026 diplomas will be awarded, 115 more than last year. High schools show 1435 graduates up from 1259, with girls leading by 151. Elementary schools total 6591 graduates, down 61 from last year, with 171 fewer girls but boys up by 107.
East Boston Sees 41 Girls 34 Boys Graduate From New School
The new East Boston elementary school reports 41 girl and 34 boy graduates. Oliver Wendell Holmes School in Dorchester again tops with 278 graduates 136 girls and 142 boys. Rita Johnson leads Dorchester district with perfect marks from Mary Hemenway School and Rice grammar student won for Why I Should Not Smoke Cigarettes.
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Dorchester
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Norcross School
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Women visit U S fleet at Kiel by three hundred
In Kiel Germany on June 22 three hundred women of the Women's Navy League visited the flagship Louisiana as the second division of the United States Atlantic fleet went about its duties with no special entertainment arranged for the officers and crews.
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Germany
United States Atlantic Fleet
Women's Navy League
Louisiana
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