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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1911

Page

2

May Procession of St Mary’s Parish Draws 500 Children

Nearly 500 children in allegorical costumes paraded from Cooper Street School to Endicott Street and then to St. Mary’s Church in the annual May procession. Rev. Father Raiche officiated. Rev. Father Dewine of Boston College preached. Cecilia Brogan crowned the Blessed Virgin as Miss Brogan was Queen of May. The event featured 64 divisions with many named participants and a living cross of 20 girls. The Immaculate Conception Society organized the parade with McDonald as marshal and John Toland as assistant marshal.

St. Mary’s North End Cooper Street Endicott Washington Street Father Raiche Father Dewine Boston College Cecilia Brogan John Marr St. John Baptist Sylvester Car Ginelli Holy Name Frank Hubi Infant Jesus Sodality Jesus Alpha and Omega Louis Selo Queen of the Apostles Helen Gorman Celia McLeod St. Augustine’s Church Dorchester Street Donald A. McDonald John H. Toland Gertrude Goodman Katherine Hart Irene Hines Agnes, McCann Mary Lally Sacred Heart of Jesus Francis L. Colpoys Augustus Fagan Eugene Lally John Reagan Mary Gary St. Augustine’'s Church John J. Corcoran William Eagan Edward Lonergan Daniel McCann Thurifer Lester King Denis O'Callaghan M. C. Gilbride Francis Maley Edward Costello Father Gilbride Margaret Bradley Mer. O'Callaghan St. Mary's Church

Thousands of Children Parade in South Boston Procession

More than 2500 boys and girls joined a May procession to a special service at St. Augustine's Church in South Boston led by the parish band. The march traveled along the principal streets yesterday afternoon ending at the church for the service.

South Boston St. Augustine’s St. Augustine's Parish Boston

May Queen Leads Immaculate Conception Procession

About 600 boys and girls participated in a May devotion procession at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The line carried banners honoring Mary and included a large cross and candle bearers. Margaret Nelson served as May Queen with attendants Margaret Devine and Irene Ennis, followed by 80 altar boys and a musical program before benediction.

Harrison Avenue John A. Fleming Thomas J. Donovan William A. McGillvray Albert Gaines Vera Keane Edward Berry Temple Margaret Hickey Jesus Harold Stockman Garden May Hart Walter Whalen Helen Greeley Denis Driscoll Ruth Kelley Gilbert Supple Albina Sullivan Frank McMullen Bernardine Ennis Alice Fay Margaret Nelson Margaret Devine Irene Ennis Arthur McCaffray Fr. McCaffray S. J

Memorial Services Held Aboard Two Battleships

Two memorial services were conducted at the navy yard yesterday afternoon aboard the New Jersey and the Rhode Island. Major George L. Stearns Post and Woman's Relief Corps spoke aboard the New Jersey, while U S W V Colonel Fred B. Bogan Camp joined with Ade laide Worth Bagley Camp and Ensign Worth Bagley Camp on the Rhode Island. The address on the Rhode Island was given by Hon. John E. Beck, and Mrs. George N. Hayward performed the floral anchor ceremony.

Navy Yard New Jersey Rhode Island George L. Stearns Woman's Relief Corps Fred B. Bogan Adelaide Worth Bagley Ensign Worth Bagley John E. Beck George N. Hayward

Flowers laid on 25 clergy graves at Mt. Auburn

An annual memorial service for Universalist ministers was held at Mt. Auburn cemetery Cambridge. Two former ministers graves were decorated. Clergymen presiding included Rev Henry Hersey West Somerville Rev James H Holden Roxbury who read the roll call Rev J Van Neice Bandy Brookline who delivered the eulogy and Rev W Bicknell Cambridge.

Mt. Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Henry Hersey West Somerville James H. Holden Roxbury J. van Neice Bandy Brookline W. Bicknell

Memorial Day Exercises in Sanders Theatre

Harvard Memorial Society and Charles Beck Post G A R plan Memorial Day exercises in Sanders Theatre tomorrow at noon. President Lowell will preside and Rev N G Spaulding of Boston will deliver the oration on Charles Sumner. The university is urged to join in the procession forming in front of 1 Hall at 11 45 o clock.

Sanders Theatre Harvard Memorial Society Charles Beck Post Lowell N. G. Spaulding Boston Charles Sumner Spaulding Sumner University Tagethers Theatre

Memorial Services Held at Union Congregational Church

1200 attended the memorial services at Union Congregational Church with 225 invited guests. Veterans led by Commander H. M. Hawkins and the Sons of Veterans, joined by Troop A and the Cambridge city band, marched from Franklin School to the church where the Relief Corps gathered. The Star Spangled Banner opened the service as the flag was saluted, and Rev. Allen A. Stockdale preached on The Call of the Nation.

Union Congregational Church Charles Russell Lowell Charles Russell Lowell Woman's Relief Corps Sons of Veterans First Squadron Cavalry M. V Allen A. Stockdale

Balloon trip to church in Topsfield sparks morning spectacle

In Topsfield a balloon named Boston drifted over Essex countryside at dawn and landed near the Methodist Church. Aeronauts Glidden and Van Valkenburg described a clear sky voyage from Lowell at 800 feet, with photos taken of coastal views before a cautious descent near church spires.

Topsfield Lowell Glidden van Valkenburg Mr. Glidden Boston Cape Ann Essex New England

North End Firebug Resumes Burning After Warning Out Occupants

Fire at a North End building spreads from hallways to the fourth floor where Hoffman Bros. sweater shop is located. Officers Lewis and Cemi warned occupants and assisted in evacuation as Poles hurry from the court entrance with belongings.

James Burke Engine 1 Relief Hospital W. E. Riley Haymarket Square Blaze Cemi Lewis Hoffman Bros

Threats Prompt Sheltering of Family of Nine

Local banker and store owner Mr. Squillaciotti reported threats to his life after being followed near North street. Police detail a patrol to guard his home overnight as alleged conspirators, possibly non locals, target Fleet and North street merchants. The family of nine pursued safety inside an armed household.

Fleet North Streets Mr. Squillaciotti North Street Squillaciotti

Memorial Services Held at Mt Hope Cemetery

Memorial services were held yesterday afternoon by the Commercial Lodge No 97 Odd Fellows at Mt Hope cemetery. Graves were decorated with palms and myrtle leaves as brief addresses were delivered by Noble Grand Peter V Roy H W Muny A M Siebert and A J Seally. Hymns were sung by the Mozart quartet with assistance from the Daughters of Rebekah and Montezuma.

Commercial Lodge No. 97 Odd Fellows Mt. Hope Cemetery Peter V. Roy H. W. Muny A. M. Siebert A. J. Seally Mozart Quartet Rebekah Montezuma

Watertown G A R Posts Attend Memorial Services

Isaac B. Patten Post 81 Watertown held morning services at Congregational Church with Rev BE Camp delivering the address. In the evening the post joined First Unitarian Church services where Rev Grover Mills spoke.

Watertown Isaac B. Patten Congregational Church BE. C. Camp First Unitarian Church Grover ©. Mills

Cambridge Posts Escorted to Church on Memorial Sunday

Memorial Sunday observances by Cambridge G A R posts included morning services at North Avenue Congregational Church for Charles Beck Post 56 escorted by Colonel T W Higginson Camp 56 S of W and escort for P Stearns Davis Post 57 at the Church of the Ascension. John A Logan Post 186 attended the morning service at Wood Memorial.

Cambridge G. A. R Charles Beck North Avenue Congregational Church T. W. Higginson S. of P. Stearns Davis Church of the Ascension John A. Logan Wood Memorial Church

Eulogizes Taft at Dudley Street Memorial

At Dudley Street Baptist Church yesterday Rev. Charles A. Fulton eulogized President Taft. He praised Taft for not being drawn into Mexican intervention and for his yeoman service toward world peace.

Dudley Street Baptist Church Charles A. Fulton Taft Mexico

Veterans honored by Chelsea Knights at memorial rites

Chelsea veterans returning from memorial services received a moving tribute from the Knights of Columbus as they paused opposite the order. Members bared heads and saluted the flag, bringing tears to many veterans amid cheers from onlookers. Post 35 G A R and Union Veterans held services and tributes at local churches with pastors delivering patriotic addresses. Flowers were placed on waters for the unknown dead. In Revere, William B. Eaton Post 199 heard a sermon at the Unitarian Church.

Chelsea Chelsea Council Knights of Columbus St. Rose Catholic Church Knights Post 35 Central Congregational Church M. L. Leggett Unitarian Church

Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Boston Area

A long list of death notices and funeral arrangements across Boston area with names such as Baier Bertram Carey Crowley Dexter Doherty Gately Gleason Heffernan Hefler Horrigan Irving Lee Marshall McLaughlin McSweeney Murphy Norton OKeeffe Robinson Schaub Telles Vosb Wall and others. Details cover residence, dates, times, churches, cemeteries, and invitational notes for relatives and friends.

Baler Chelsea Henry Baier Suffolk Street Bertram Ashmont Jeanie Allan Bertram Lonsdale Street Carey Medford Johanna Jeremiah Carey North End Elizabeth Kerrigan Fountain Street St. Joseph’s Church Crowley Sacred Heart Church Dexter East Boston Fannie C Alston S. Dexter Eutaw Street Doherty Roxbury Annie George J. G Katherine Doherty Mackin Warwick Street St. Francis (Co Sales Church Gately Delia F Ann John Gately Sherman Street St Joseph's Church Circuit Street Calvary Cemetery Gleason Hartford Conn Thomas F Anna Gleason High Street Everett Mass Forest Hills Cemetery Pittsfeld North Adams Heffernan John F. Heffernan Catherine M. Heffernan M. J. Kelly Maverick Square Hefler Hyde Park Clarendon Hills Hannah J George E. Hefler Huntington Avenue Horrigan Mary Michael Horrigan Compton Street Cathedral of the Holy Cross Irving West Somerville Anna Adelaide William Irving Farragut Avenue St. John N. B Lee Anne James Lee James Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Marshall Sarah Marshall Geib Henry E. Marshall N. Y Romsey Street Dorchester Sunapee N. H North Station McLaughlin Katherine Cornelius Bernard Margaret Sloan Meridan Street Church of the Most Holy Reddemner Macmahon South Boston James L Margaret MacMahon Cullen West Fourth Street SS. Peter and Paul’s Mt. Benedict M'Sweeney Daniel Mc Sweeney Murphy Timothy Murphy Julia Murphy McCarthy Carroll Street St. Rose Church Norton Boston Michael J Winifred Norton B Street SS. Peter and Paul's O’keeffe Mattapan James M. ‘O'Keeffe Elizabeth O’keeffe Norfolk Street St Angela’s Church Blue Hill Avenue New Calvary Cemetery St. Michael's Court Knights of St. Dorchester Lower Mills Cornci Telles Guido Alexandrs Telles Marion Street Vosb Annie M Querite Frank T Dora Vose Bay State Road Wall Brighton Catherine John Wail North Beacon Street Colynbkts & Church Market Street

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