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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1916

Page

5

Deportation and Funeral News From Somerville

Delia Burke mother of a newborn in Somerville faces deportation to Ireland after the infant died a week later. The 18 year old domestic’s baby, born Feb 26 at the police station, could not be supported. The father serves at the front. Funeral for Miss Ellen F. Flagg, Malden teacher of 25 years, will be held at 97 Pearl Street Somerville with burial in Dover New Hampshire after a hip fracture from a fall.

Ellen F. Flagg Ireland Malden Delia Burke Somerville Lydia I. Allen Pearl Street William H. Dyas Grace Baptist Church C. L. Page Dudley Street Baptist Church Roxbury Dover N. H Miss Flagg Flagg Somerville Hospital

Miss Wilson's Will Contest Heard in Supreme Judicial Court

Miss Frances Maria Wilson of Charlestown aged 90 signed a will laying aside most of her $80 000 estate to George A Nelson aged 30 who had recently become engaged to her and secured a marriage license though relatives blocked the union The will is challenged by her brother George F Wilson sister Mrs James Bartlett of Lexington and several nieces and relatives in Togus Me and other places.

James Bartlett Lexington

Witness Testimony in Miss Wilson Will Case

Edgar Timson testified as the first witness that on December 4 1914 he arrived at 66 Russell Street Charlestown and saw Nelson take a type written will from his pocket then read it to Miss Wilson who marked it and Timson wrote her name beside the mark. Nelson was identified by Timson as the man who presented the will. The hearing continued with questions about Miss Wilson intended marriage and a newspaper picture in the Boston Post.

Miss Wilson George W. Wilson Bartlett Edgar Timson Somerville Rusell Street Charlestown Nelson Timson Mark Timson John P. Feeney Childs

Lenten services and musical events announced in Boston parishes

Rev. Frederick Allchin preached at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Jamaica Plain during Lenten services. Rev. Peter Quin announces a vocal and instrumental concert with a lecture by Father Quin on Ireland’s recognition among nations at Hibernian Hall Roxbury. The Cathedral of the Holy Cross hosts a women’s mission ending Sunday with rosary sermon benediction baptismal vows and papal blessing. Men’s parish mission begins at 7:30 PM.

Frederick Allchin St. Paul's Church Lorchester Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain Peter Quin Hibernian Hall Dudley Street Roxbury Father Quinn Ireland Cathedral of the Holy Cross Mgr M. J. Splaine St. Joseph's Church

Malden Man Charged With Larceny At State Street Office

Lewis Laurie of Malden was yesterday arrested charged with entering an eighth floor office at 20 State street on Feb 2 and taking property valued at 55 dollars belonging to Laura Lane of Foxboro, an autograph artist. He will be given a hearing today in Police Court.

Lewis Laurie Malden State Street Laura Lane Foxboro

Evacuation Day Carriages Dropped by South Boston Committee

The Evacuation Day committee of the South Boston Citizens Association voted to dispense with city carriages for parade riders, citing friction with John F. Dever. The chief marshal warned only a few carriages may be available, and the route may be altered due to weather.

South Boston Citizen’s Association John F. Dever Paul Jackmaugh M. J. Keenan Broadway Boston

Casals Devo Concert In Jordan Hall Features Debussy and Casella

Pablo Casals and Ruth Devo presented a joint afternoon recital in Jordan Hall playing two Casella sonatas and Debussy’s pioneering work for cello and piano. Beethoven’s Op. 1 No. 1 sonata provided contrast as Casals delivered broad noble phrasing and tone. Devo showed sincere interpretive gifts as the audience responded with enthusiastic applause.

Pablo Casals Ruth Devo Jordan Hall Alfred Casella Claude Achille Debussy America Debussy Casals Miss Deyo

Wakefield Business Men At Banquet

The Wakefield Professional and Businessmen's Club held its annual banquet in the Town Hall. Judge Bruce of the Malden Court was the principal speaker. Bowser, club president, served as toastmaster. Entertainment came from sons of members in the Wakefield Boys' Club. Committee includes Joring P. Jordan, Irnest W. Oliver, Joseph H. Monignan, Dr. Curtis TL. Sopher, Louis P. Gowing.

Wakefield Professional and Business Men’s Club Bruce Malden Court Den Bowser Wakefield Boys Cluir Joring P. Jordan Irnest W. Oliver Joseph H. Monignan Curtis TL. Sopher Louis P. Gowing

Handy Volume Britannica Offer Promises Early Orders

The ad urges readers familiar or not with the Handy Volume Encyclopaedia Britannica to act quickly before price increases. It promotes a new 132 page Book of 100 Wonders with 200 illustrations detailing differences between two Britannica sets and guiding purchase choices.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Library of Reference Britannica Sears, Roebuck & CO Chicago New Encyclopaedia Britannica

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