Two Mrs Emrys In Will Contest In Portsmouth Case
The trial opened in Superior Court before Judge White over the will of Judge Samuel W. Emery of Portsmouth with his second wife Mrs. Mary E. B. Emery as defendant. His first wife Mrs. Lydia J. Emery and their children contest the will which left the bulk to Mrs. Emery with the children receiving one cent each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Emery
Portsmouth
N. H
Boston
White
Superior Court
Mary E. B. Emery
Lydia J. Emery
J. P. Richardson
Herbert Parker
E. C. Stone
G. K. Bartlett
Emery
Mary E. B. Connor
Newmarket
Portland
Connor
Florence Smith
Maude Hatch
Hatch
Parker
Josephine L. Hunt
Lydia
Mabel
Marguerite TL. Emery
Sam
Pete
Dartmouth College
Mr. Emery
Fire Destroys Coal Shed at Melrose Plant
A fire of unknown origin in the Benson Coal and Wood Company sheds on Tremont Street Melrose yesterday afternoon destroyed one shed and damaged two others. Loss estimated from eight thousand five hundred to five thousand dollars. The blaze threatened the Deering Lumber Company plant and spread to a neighboring barn owned by George Anderson. The blacksmith shop attached to the plant also burned. damage largely confined to the coal and wood firm property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Coal and Wood Company
Tremont Street
Melrose
Deering Lumber Company
George Anderson
Coal and Wood Company
Licensing Board Closes Two Saloons
The Licensing Board suspended two liquor licenses for violating the treating rule. George H. Wilfert & Co. at 69-71 Blackstone Street will be closed from Friday night until Wednesday morning. James B. Cloughter & Co. at 35 Cornhill will close at 1 tonight and stay closed for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wilfert & Co
Blackstone Street
Liv’elock
James B. Cloughter & Co
Cornhill
Boston Sells 2000 Properties for Taxes in One Day
The Boston collector’s office set a city record selling over 2000 properties for taxes. Auctioneer Edward W. Foye conducted the auction from opening until nearly 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Edward W. Foye
City Tax Sale Netted Large Sum Amid Auction Push
Property owners paid 29 568 52 to the city treasury after notices to sell estates unless taxes were paid. The list started with 3300 parcels, reduced to about 2000 as back taxes were settled. Payments covered 1913 and 1914 taxes. total on remaining parcels to be calculated by Collector Curley. It was the department’s largest sale to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley
Department
Americans in Paris Protest Sinking of Lusitania
More than 10 Americans in Paris sign a cablegram sent to President Wilson condemning the sinking of the Lusitania. Signers include Dr Edmund L. Gros and Norman Hutchinson among others, protest framed as defending neutrality and self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wilson
Lusitania
Edmund L. Gros
American Ambulance Corps
France
A. Pratt Andrew
United States Treasury
Norman Hutchinson
Roumania
Serbia
Lawrence V. Benet
American Chamber of Commerce
Arthur W. Kipling
P. Lorillard Ronalds
George Blumenthal
William E. Isélin
Winchester Dubouchet
St Rita Novena at St Marys North End Prepares Feast Day
A novena for St Rita begins Thursday at St Marys Church North End and continues nightly through Saturday at 745 pm under Rev W J Conway. The Redemptorist mission at St Josephs Roxbury draws large attendance with women and men invited in phases this week next week and the third week. A play The Colons Maid directed by Brother Fabian Co F X tonight at Boston College Hall raises funds for Sacred Heart Roslindale. Forty Hours devotion starts tomorrow across several churches including St Marys Charlestown St John the Evangelist Hopkinton and more with services at 745 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
North End
W. J. Conway
St. Joseph’s Church
Roxbury
Mgr. Splaine
Boston College Hall
Brother Fabian Co. F. X
St. Joseph's School
Somerville
Church of the Sacred Heart
Roslindale
St. Mary’s
Charlestown
Church of
St. John the Evangelist
Hopkinton
Church of the Holy Family
Rockland
St. Bernard’s
West Newton
St. Lawrence’s
Lawrence
St. Agnes
Arlington
St. Tereasa’s
West Roxbury
Concord
Heptorean Club Holds Annual Somerville Luncheon
The Heptorean Club of Somerville held its annual luncheon at Hotel Somerset with 175 members present. President Mrs. Charlotte W. M. Hanscom and hospitality chair Mrs. George Dresser greeted guests.
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Heptorean Club of
Somerville
Hotel Somerset
Charlotte W. M. Hanscom
George Dresser
Dorchester Daughters of Maine Entertain at Luncheon
The Dorchester Daughters of Maine hosted their annual luncheon at Copley Plaza yesterday. Guest of honor was Mrs. Frederick Abbott of Saco, president of the Maine State Federation of Women's Clubs.
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Dorchester Daughters of Maine
Copley Plaza
Frederick Abbott
Saco
Maine State Federation of Women's Clubs
English Voile Frock Styles Promote Retro Flair
Prominent English voile frocks feature buttoned backs and charming silhouettes with old-fashioned fichus and ruffled skirts, showcasing vintage dress appeal for contemporary wardrobes.
Filene's Mail Orders Focus on Women's Skirts
Filene's on the sixth floor markets specialty women's skirts through mail orders. The listing emphasizes assortments and sizing, guiding customers to place orders via catalog channels.
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Filene
Filene Dresses Offer Style and Value Across Range
Filene shop promotes machine made dresses from 1 to 9.50 dollars, stressing good style, materials, and workmanship for practical occasions. The business notes its unique approach and ongoing growth and success.
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Empire Rubber & Tire CO
Summer Street
Trenton
N. J
Horlick
Oneers Church
Ates
Heptorean Club
Dorchester Daughters of Maine Entertain
Uneeda Biscuit
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Filene’s
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