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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1915

Page

4

Special Train To Meet Body At Docks

A special train will meet the White Star liner Canopie at Commonwealth docks to convey the body of Mrs Abbie Kinsley Norman widow of George H Norman to Newport Rhode Island for burial. Mrs Norman died in Rome October 6 after a European sojourn. Survived by seven children Maxwell Guy Reginald Bradford Mrs Frederick H Prince Mrs William H Hunnewell and Miss Mabel Norman. The party will proceed to Island Cemetery Newport for burial in the family lot.

Commonwealth Docks Abbie Kinsley Norman George H. Norman Newport R. I Norman Europe Rome Boston Beverly

Woman cashier charged with $185 store theft

Mrs. Theresa Carroll a 21 year old East Cambridge resident was arrested on larceny charges after police alleged she stole $185 from a Washington Street department store while working as an extra cashier during a special sale. Returns later showed a $135 shortage.

Theresa Carroll Cambridge Street East Cambridge Pelton and Loughlin Washington Street Carroll

Landmark Fire Destroys Duren Farmstead in Woburn

A historic Samuel R. Duren farmstead on Russell Street in Woburn and its barn were destroyed by a fire of unknown origin last evening. The 6000 dollar loss affected a landmark structure behind the unoccupied homestead as neighboring Lexington fire units helped, laying hose lines a half mile to supply water. Neighbor Michael McDevitt alerted the fire after sounding the alarm by telephone.

Samuel R. Duren Russell Street Woburn Lexington Michael McDevitt Woburn Fire Department Lexington Fire Department

G. A. R. Veteran of Concord Dies at Home

Joseph Henry Orendorff a Grand Army veteran and longtime Concord resident died at his home 41 Walden Street following a brief illness. He attended a Concord Post 180 G. A. R. meeting less than a week before his death and served as adjutant for 10 years and was quartermaster at death. For 20 years he was sexton of the First Parish Unitarian Church.

Concord Joseph Henry Orendorff Walden Street Orendorff Old Concord Post First Parish Unitarian Church

Willard the Actor Dead at 62 in London

E S Willard the noted actor died after a long illness caused by a nervous breakdown. Born January 9 1853 in Brighton England he began on stage in 1869 at Weymouth and earned fame in London and America with roles in Hamlet Julius Caesar and David Garrick among others.

London E. S. Willard Edward Smith Willard Brighton England Weymouth AG Sothern Brown David Garrick Sir Edward Trenchard Alfred Highfilyer Roland Oliver Antonio Charles Rice Shylock London Assurance Charles Courtley America Tom Pinch John Dunham Lucky Dunham Austin Simmason Bertuccio Colonel Newcombe Brutus

Eight Vessels Bring Fresh Groundfish to New Fish Pier

Eight vessels arrived at the new fish pier with fresh groundfish yesterday. The St Joseph brought 2000 pounds of mackerel and the St. Joseph plus Eva and Mildred at T Wharf yielded haddock, cod, hake, and mackerel totals. Prices remained high with haddock at 71-2 cents per pound and various cod and hake rates. Other ships including the El Paso and Cambrian reported cargoes and port movements as well as lightships and repairs at Boston stations.

T Wharf St. Joseph Haddock Eva Beale President’s Roads Navy Yard Jarvis Cambrian Wilson & Bourness Leyland Line Gardner London Cape Sable Natucket Sound Boston Quantico East Boston Commonwealth Pier White Star Ponta Delgada Azores California Scollay Square Wilson Bros Winter St Wash. St Tremont St Scollay Sq

Shipping News Arrived: Steamers to Halifax and New York

Shipping notices list steamers Evandale McKeay Valencia Hawes Hawkesbury Halifax Calvin Austin Wentworth St John via Eastport Portland Bay Port arriving or sailing from New York Halifax routes and related ports.

Evandale McKeay Valencia New York Halifax Hawes Hawkesbury Calvin Austin Wentworth St. John Eastport Portland Bay Port

French Bulldog Club Show Opens in Horticultural Hall

New York dog fanciers bring blue ribbon winners to the 10th annual French Bulldog Show in Horticultural Hall. Following success at Madison Square Garden, prize stock competes as New England entries aim to defend honors.

New York Horticultural Hall New England

New England Hosts Top French Bulldog Entries

Boston and New England welcome strong French bulldog contenders as New York visitors enter a prestigious show. Notable entrants include Mrs C C Valentine Jr with Gen Hunk's Poiret, Fred Poiret with five dogs such as Gamus Rival and Pourquet Pas Rival, Robert Scott with La France Model, and Henry Huber with Pourquois Pas and Poll Girl.

United States Boston New England New York C. C.valentine, Jr Poiret Fred Poiret

Maritime Movements and Vessel Arrivals at East Coast Ports

The log lists numerous ships and tows sailing or arriving, including tugs Patience and Chandler, barges Hampshire and Canisteo, and schooners Crescent and Gracie. Vessels visit from Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Bangor, Portland, New York, and other ports, with movements to and from Lamberts Point, New Bedford, Providence, and Gloucester.

Meker Newport News Bay State Calhoun Brandon Wilson Kershaw Johnson Norfolk Hart Camden Brown Bangor Dingley Linscott Portland J. H. Devereaux Keene Middlesex Bunkie Bay View Haley Patience Chandler Philadelphia Hampshire Irwin Providence Stetson New Bedford Sea King Moon Delawanna Piedmont Hudgins Portsmouth Baltimore Alert Caswell New London Perkins Mt. Desert Berwick New Castle Albert Fa Stone Nelson Undercliff Rondout Marion Lykens Bengtssen Silver Brook Gloucester Glendower Germantown Exeter Buck Ridge Brookside Crescent Spicer Selmah Port Greville N. S Prince George Yarmouth Everett Lamberts Point City of St. Louis Savannah James S. Whitney New York Juniata Suffolk Cto Tuscan Neponset Canisteo Perth Amboy Vesta Plymouth New Beattie Annie Jorde Boston Admiral Charles W. Alcott Stockton Orozimbo Stockton Springs Itasca Edna Machias Gracie L. T. Whit

Self-inflicted Rifle Death After Hunting Trip

John J. Hunt, a hotel proprietor from Augusta, died in Manchester after returning from a hunting trip. He reportedly stumbled while climbing a stone wall and the rifle discharged, killing him.

Manchester John J. Hunt Augusta

Local Horse Names Amid Owner List at Auction

The notice lists numerous horses including Young Picolo owned by Mrs Arnold Lawson and Champion Parsque Champion Parsques Babette Hugo and Hugo s Little Boy owned by W H Youns among scores of others.

Arnold Lawson Babette Hugo Little Boy W. H. Youns

Robbery on Clyde and Cedar Strikes Somerville Officer

Reserve Officer John J. Shay of the Somerville police department was robbed of his club and revolver by several young men on the corner of Clyde and Cedar streets last night. He tried to arrest one, was knocked to the ground, and the assailants escaped with the weapon and club.

John J. Shay Somerville Clyde Cedar Streets Shay

Bulgarian Premier Warns Greece Over Future Attitude

Saloniki despatch quotes Premier Radoslavoff telling the Greek government it cannot hold Bulgaria responsible for consequences of its future attitude. The warning follows representations made to Greek Minister M Naoum in Bulgaria.

Paris Temps Saloniki Radoslavoff Bulgaria Sofia Pesti-Hirlap Budapest Hungary M. Naoum

Newton Social Column Announces Ivy Greenhalge Wedding

Ruth Ivy of 88 Fairmount Avenue Newton will marry Frederic B. Greenhalge of Lowell son of the late Governor. The couple plans a December wedding at Mrs Ivy’s home in Newton. Ivy is a violinist and Newton High School graduate. Greenhalge Harvard Law School graduate and former assistant attorney general now with Currier Young Pillsbury at 84 State Street.

Jesse C. Ivy Newton Frederick B. Greenhalge Lowell Greenhalge Ruth Ivy Fairmount Avenue Frederic B. Greenhalge F. T. Greenhalge Miss Ivy Newton High School Harvard Harvard Law School Currier, Young & Pillsbury State Street

First Selectman of Hingham Dies After 31 Years on Board

Walter W. Hersey, long time member and 10-year chairman of Hingham’s board of selectmen, dies at 65 in North Street home. He was an assessor and former dry goods and shoe merchant. He held senior roles in Masons and Odd Fellows lodges in the Old Colony.

Hingham Walter W. Hersey Board of Selectmen North Street Hersey Old Colony Lodge of Masons Old Colony Lodge of Odd Fellows Salemi

Dana Sees Growth in Illustrations of Boston Ads

Herbert W. Dana advertising manager Paine Furniture Company told the Pilgrim Publicity Association forum that Boston illustrations in advertising have improved greatly in ten years and now rival New York and Chicago. He noted worthy merchandise, strong copy, readable display, and attractive newsy illustrations as key to effective ads. The event drew a full house.

Pilgrim Publicity Association Herbert W. Dana Paine Furniture Company Boston New York Chicago

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