Bequests From Miss Townsend Benefit Episcopal Churches
The Norfolk Probate Court in Dedham records Miss Sarah Cornelia Townsend of Milton left substantial gifts to Episcopal churches and societies including hospitals. She died from burns after her clothing touched a candle. Personal bequests include 1000 to Ella O Rourke, 3000 to James Driscoll, 500 each to Edith Crehore and Grace Jones, 10 000 to Alice Beatrice Curtis, 15000 to John Henry Buffard, 10000 to Madeline Buffard, and income from a 10000 trust to Charlotte Townsend Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Cornelia Townsend
Milton
Norfolk
Dedham
the Good Shepherd
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Ella O’rourke
Somerville
James Driscoll
Thomas W. Pond
Milton Cemetery
Melissa Smith
Edith Crehore
Cambridge
Grace Jones
Jamaica Plain
Alice Beatrice Curtis
Charlotte Townsend Stone
John Henry Buffard
Madeline Buffard
Bequests From Dorchester Churches and Charities Totals Lifted
A mix of church and social service bequests includes St Ann’s Dorchester receiving funds from the general clergy relief and other Episcopal societies for missionary work and aid. The list names All Saints Dorchester St Luke Roxbury and several homes and societies in Boston area each receiving amounts for meals or endowments. Additional gifts include support for sailors and various charitable homes and a bequest to Rev. George E Jenner and the Townsend Bed endowment with a tablet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Protestant Episcopal Church of
Dorchester
General Clergy Relief Fund
Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
Church Home
South Boston
St. Luke’s Home
Roxbury
Milton
Cullis Consumptives
Boston
Seaman’s Friend Society
Episcopal City Mission
George E. Jenner
St. Anne’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Boston Home For Incurables
Boston Children’s Friend Society
Children's Hospital
Wellesley Hills
Charles Frederick Townsend
Mascot Boy Sent Back Home From War Service
Roger Hippeau a 12 year old Massachusetts mascot of the 301st Artillery sails from New York on the Rochambeau to France to reunite with his widowed mother in Paris. He earned a bravery under fire medal in France and was adopted after his father was killed in the trenches. The Travelers Aid Society arranged his return and ensured a guardian for his voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roger Hippeau
Rochambeau
France
America
301St Artillery
Massachusetts
Hippeau
801St
Malden
Mass
Travelers’ Aid Society
Paris
No Verdict on Newberry Election Case
Grand Rapids Midh March 19 The jury in the Newberry elections conspiracy trial failed to reach a verdict after more than eight hours of deliberation. Judge Clarence W Sessions excused the 12 jurors until 9 am tomorrow as no report was ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Midh
Clarence W. Sessions
Sobriety movement hailed by Irish bond drive leader
The Rev. Timothy O'Shea of Headfort Ireland addressed the Irish bond drive workers at State headquarters in the American House. He praised sobriety among Irish youths and Sinn Fein support for American principles, citing goals of social betterment and independence from Britain. He noted harsh British repression and praised US clergy support for Sinn Fein. Cambridge oversubscribed its bond quota. a victory mass meeting is set for Sunday at Gordon's Theatre with Mayor Edward W. Quinn presiding.
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Timothy O’shea
Headfort
County Kerry
Ireland
Sinn
All Ireland
Father O’shea
Sinn Fein
Great Britain
Father Mathew
America
de Valera
New York
Boston
United States
Paris
England
Killarney
Sinn Fenners
Irishtown
County Mayo
Royal Irish Constabulary
Irish Commission
Cambridge
Gordon’s Theatre
Central Square
Edward W. Quinn
National
Dr Williams Pink Pills Touted As Spring Tonic Across Regions
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a spring tonic to revitalize blood and energy. It cites multiple testimonials from women in Lowell Barre Concord and other places describing improved appetite, warmth, and reduced headaches after use. The piece endorses the pills for anemia nervous disorders and for growing girls and offers free booklet and purchase options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storach
Florence Feltin
Sawtelle Place
Lowell
Mass
Feltin
Dr. Williams
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Hazing at University of Maine Leads to Suspension Rule
The University of Maine faculty announces that hazing will bring indefinite suspension. The statement follows an incident where a freshman was coated with molasses and feathers. Hazing is defined as any use of physical force for punishment or humiliation by students or student groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crono
University of Maine
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Townsend
Endows Hospital
Newberry
Harvard
Harvard Company
Apoxyomenus of
Myron
M. G. Robinson
Pierce Street
Concord
N. H
U. OF Maine
Upham’s Corner
Mattapan Square
Field’s Corner
Everett Square
Roslindale Square
Winthrop Center
Medford
Central Square Strand
Blue Hill Ave
Dorchester Ave
Broadway
Poplar St
Somerset Ave
Main St
Grafonola Company OF
New England
Columbia Grafonolas and Records
Tremont Street
Chloe
Bud DE Sylva
al Jolson
Columbia
Grafonoa
Columbia Records
Henry W. Berry Co
Massachusetts Ave
Wsgood Uy
Washington ‘St
Columbia Grafonola
The
C. E. Osgood Co
Washington St
Ted Lewis
Greenwich Village
Paul Biese
Elder Eatmore
Sermon
Bert Williams
Fred Hughes
Boy
Columbia Grafonolas
Henry Burr Lewis James
Riccardo Stracciari
Columbia Graphophone Company
Min Ee
Bromfield St
Graphophone
South End Branch
Summerfield
O” Fox
Loveho
Pis
Wonderul Pal
Reese
Dardanella
March of Columbia Gem
Summerfield’s
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