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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1914

Page

8

Robbed of Both Love and Sucre in Waltham Suit

In Waltham District Court Harry J Downs sues Agnes T Murphy claiming she kept him from marrying him by acting as a bank for funds for a proposed wedding. Murphy testifies she only banked the money, returning 70 of 100 dollars and noting 30 was spent on a vacation. Judge Luce took the case under advisement.

Love Waltham District Court Harry J Downs Agnes T. Murphy Waltham Downs Miss Murphy Mary Fault Luce

Brady Estate Valued at 77 Million in Tax Report

Anthony N. Brady the financier who died in London in July 1918 left an estate valued at 77,042,443. The transfer tax appraiser of Albany county filed the report with the Surrogate Court showing net taxable value at 72,125,863 after debts and admin expenses.

New York Anthony N. Brady London Albany County

German Relief Fund reaches thirteen thousand dollars in Boston

Announcement reports Boston and vicinity German relief committee raised 13,374 dollars for widows and orphans of German soldiers. A 10,000 dollar remittance was sent to the German embassy in Washington via M. O. von Kock. Contributions may be sent to Dr. R. Huetz 32 India Street. Daughters of Vermont tea event at the Vendome drew large attendance with Christmas seals purchased by Mrs. George B. Proctor after a musical and literary program.

Boston Vicinity Washington M. O. von Kock R. Huetz India Street Daughters of Vermont Vendome The George B. Proctor

Funeral services for Boston business man Benjamin C Wilson

Funeral services for Benjamin C Wilson a well known Boston business man who died Wednesday night at his son G L Wilson 19 Morse street Watertown will be held at his son's home on Saturday afternoon He was 78 years old and formerly with the drug firm B C & G C Wilson of Boston He is survived by three daughters and one son.

Benjamin C. Wilson Boston G. L. Wilson Morse Street Watertown Mr. Wilson B. C G. C. Wilson

Pa Van Loon Discovers Worse Threat Than War

Pa Van Loon uncovers a danger greater than war, challenging Sherman’s words and prompting concern reported by the Sun day Post.

Pa van Loon Sherman

Harvard Seconds Dined by Harvard Club of Boston

The Harvard scrubs who have supported the varsity all season were guests of the Harvard Athletic Association at a dinner in the Escalapian room of the Harvard Club. Managers and coaches attended along with players. Speakers praised the hard working scrubs and their contribution to the team.

Harvard Scrubs Harvard Club Boston Harvard Athletic Association Harvard Seconds Fred W. Moore Harvard Athletics William F. Garcelon W. D. Sullivan The Boston Globe H. H. White Scrubs

Marlboro Honors for Rev J C Case Funeral

Cardinal OConnell attended the funeral for Rev J C Case pastor of St Marys Church Marlboro. Stores closed during services as French societies gathered. High mass celebrated by Rev J B Parent assisted by Rev Louis L Eveque and Rev Louis P Grenier.

Marlboro J. C. Case Cardinal O'Connell St. Mary's Catholic Church J. B. Parent Lynn Louis L. L

Evans Statement on Campaign Costs Under Corrupt Practices Act

Alfred H. Evans the Prohibition candidate for governor spent 84.73 on his campaign and filed late under the Corrupt Practices Act, exposing him to possible action by the attorney general.

Alfred H. Evans Evans

Ten Automobiles Burned In Gardiner Garage Blaze

Ten autos were destroyed in a fire that damaged the garage owned by R. H. Houlihan in Gardiner Maine. The loss was about 10000 dollars and authorities suspect spontaneous combustion started the blaze.

Gardiner R. H. Houlihan

Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Smith Weds Dr Ernest Gruening in Norwood

Dorothy Elizabeth Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Smith married Dr Ernest Henry Gruening at the Norwood home of the groom’s pastor Rev Arthur H Pingree. The bride a Vassar graduate and former soprano soloist was attended by Barbara Erwin with Earl Derr Biggers as best man. The couple will reside at 1874 Commonwealth Ave Boston after February first.

Norwood Dorothy Elizabeth Smith George Harding Smith Walpole Street Ernest Henry Gruening Arthur Howe Pingree Norwood Congregational Church Berwick & Smith, Printers Gruening Exnil Gruening New York Rockport Harvard Harvard Medical School Boston Herald Boston Traveler Barbara Erwin Oak Park Ill Vassar Earl Derr Biggers Warren, C Berkshires Commonwealth Avenue Boston

Noted North End Teamster Denies Horse as “Tough Old Skate”

John Driscoll testifies in Municipal Court that a horse he once owned was killed by the Workhorse Relief Association without his permission. Driscoll insists the horse, bought for 63 dollars last May, was not a "tough old skate" as claimed, while Dr. Frank J. Sullivan counters the insinuation he is only a cat doctor.

John Driscoll North End Workhorse Relief Association Frank J. Sullivan Driscoll Ashton Lawrence Free Hospital

Many Speakers at C E Conference Rally in Roxbury

A large Christian Endeavor conference and rally gathered at Roxbury Presbyterian Church last night presided by Leon Nichol. Anderson urged the Building Fund for a new Endeavor building on Beacon Hill while Stevenson spoke on Missions and Mrs. White on Temperance. Other speakers included Alexander Campbell Anderson von Huw Mackay and Mrs. Webster.

Christian Endeavor Roxbury Presbyterian Church Leon Nichol Anderson Boston Union Building Fund Beacon Hill Mr. Stevenson White Alexander, Campbell von Huw Mackay Webster

Concert Sunday Features Tina Lerner and Swedish Singing Society

The Boston Theatre hosts a 3 o'clock Sunday program by Tina Lerner the Russian pianist and the Swedish Singing Society directed by Gustaf Sundelius. Lerner performs Mozart Bach Weber Chopin Schubert Liszt while the society sings Swedish and American folk songs under ideal conditions.

Boston Tina Lerner Swedish Singing Society Gustaf Sundelius Miss Lerner Mozart Bach Weber Chopin Schubert Liszt Sweden America

Moving Pictures for Rainsford Island

Boys at Rainsford Island will receive motion pictures to divert their minds. A film machine was donated by Co. E Eslow, the film company manager. The first test is set for Thanksgiving night when city officials will visit the island to provide entertainment for the youths.

Rainsford Island Co. E. Eslow

Harvard Yale to Hold Dual Concert

Harvard and Yale to present a joint concert in Woolsey Hall New Haven tonight. Sixty Harvard musicians travel this afternoon for the annual event held on the eve of the final football game. Yale and Harvard glee mandolin and banjo clubs perform with Yale entertaining Harvard, under manager Fletcher Graves.

Harvard New Haven

Seas Pound Life Saving Station at Chatham

A severe easterly gale and record tides threaten the Chatham life saving station. Waves battered the walls as high tides rose, prompting Captain Herbert Eldredge to order the crew to pack belongings and prepare to abandon the station. Beach apparatus and the surf boat were moved to safety behind the building.

Chatham Herbert Eldredge Chatham Station Coast Guards

Express cars in Dorchester and Mattapan run express

Dorchester and Mattapan patrons of the Elevated enjoyed express cars for the first time yesterday morning. A despatcher at Grove Hall square inspects each car for full passenger quotas and marks them Car full before the express run to Dudley street terminal. Local cars followed at short intervals along Warren street.

Dorchester Mattapan Elevated Grove Hall Square Dudley Street Warren Street

Boys Unearth Skeleton of Man in Epsom

Two 12 year old boys digging in the Nathan Goss Place in Epsom New Hampshire found the skeleton of a full grown man. Authorities believe the remains are of a pedlar who vanished 30 years ago and was once presumed murdered for the money he reportedly carried.

Epsom N. H Nathan Goss

Steamer Sable Island Arrives With Newfoundland Cod Oil Cargo

The small steamer Sable Island arrived from St John s Newfoundland at Boston wharf with cod liver oil as its main cargo. W D Morton of Ashmont chartered the vessel for this trip and a permanent service may follow if demand holds. The first cargo comprised 2127 barrels of cod oil 50 cases of canned lobsters 10 cases of salmon and four crates of pigeons.

Sable Island St. John's Newfoundland Boston Wharf Boston W. D. Morton Ashmont

Will of Rev Dennis J Wholey Filed for Probates

The will of Rev Dennis J Wholey pastor of St Josephs Church Roxbury was filed for probate. Bequests include 500 to the Little Sisters of the Poor and 500 to Home for Destitute Catholic Children and St Vincent de Paul Conference each. 250 to St Marys Infant Asylum Carmelite Convent and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith each. Residue to his sister Anne.

Dennis J. Wholey St. Joseph's Church Circuit Street Roxbury Little Sisters of the Poor Dudley Street St. Vincent de Paul Conference St. Mary's Infant Asylum Carmelite Convent Society For the Propagation of the Faith Anne

Exeter Class Reunion Fund Gifted by 1889 Grads

A $2500 gift to Phillips Exeter Academy was designated as a class reunion fund for the class of 1889. The donation includes $500 from author Booth Tarkington.

Exeter N. H Phillips Exeter Academy Booth Tarkington

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