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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
9
A 1909 verse by George Matthew Adams with IWait Mason notes on public praise after death. The speaker asks what others think of his value while alive, predicting mockery and garlands after his passing.
Clergy and choirs from Roxbury and South Worcester participate in church events. The Rev Winifred Chesney Rhoades travels to Hartford this week. General Ballington Booth visits Boston delivering addresses. A Freewill Baptist convention wraps up in New Durham. Girls Friendly Society marks annual services at Trinity Church. Frank H Wiggin notes donations for Turkish massacre relief. St Matthew and St James plan a joint musical festival. Christ Church Quincey Boys Club rehearses for a minstrel show for Sunday School. Rev Fred M Estes delivers memorial sermon for G A R and Spanish War Veterans in Everett.
A 17 year old stenographer seeks guidance about a married employer who is in love with her. The adviser urges a full confession at home, warns of her complicity and social trouble, and advises leaving the employer to protect pride and avoid scandal. A second suitor is involved but less favored.
The Shoe and Leather Fair building on the Cambridge Charles River bank was opened for inspection. Officials reported a near completion with a 500 by 200 foot two story structure and a 125 foot diameter main dome theater seating 2000 to 200. The showcase rooms, leather exhibits, and process displays will feature start to finish shoe making and tanning details. An aerial promenade around the roof and a retailers hall are among planned attractions.
A third equity bill against Mrs Iva A Ingersoll and the Davis heirs was dismissed by Judge Putnam until she is paid 158000 plus interest as previously awarded by the Supreme Court. The case sought a 360000 repayment and a receiver for the estate, with 20 years of litigation. Concerns over delaying the decree led to a contempt warning for any further hindrance.
Ora C. Straw a long time conductor on the New York New Haven and Hartford line is known as the Man With the Pink. He has 25 years on the railroad and 21 in the order of railroad conductors. Patrons say he always wears a pink in his buttonhole and knows most regular travelers.
The New England Woman's Press Association honored members lost this year, including Louise Chandler Moulton and Sallie Joy White. The gathering in the Ven come state suite featured readings, remembrances by officers, and tributes to founders and writers, followed by a social hour and tea.
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