Observant Citizen Highlights Local Notes and Events
The Washington street subway opening is anticipated by Thanksgiving. National Apple Day falls next Tuesday with typical apple observances. Hero Joseph Ferara of Engine 36 saves a child by leaping onto a sidewalk. Cambridge mayor Wardwell’s banquet arouses laughter over city keys. Various light anecdotes from West Roxbury car ventriloquism to former Mayor Fitzgerald and local pigeons. Coal prices prompt new worker associations. Soldiers' Monument base underway in Somerville. East Boston A A gym eyes a new handball court. Local sports and arts figures receive honors and plan abroad study. Smelt runs excite Skipper Ben Hall. violinist Bert Allen gains notice. Gaelic League event to feature Dr James T Gallagher in Charlestown.
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James T. Gallagher
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
St. James Order
Boston
Gaelic League
Cheverus Hall
Gallagher
Fisherman and cosmopolitan lovers argue over happiness
In a seaside encounter Laura A. Lambert writes of a rich celebrated woman and a poor fisherman who share a complex bond. She questions happiness while recalling a long-ago love who sacrificed money and fame for him. Now he remains her steadfast skipper and the island’s quiet heart.
Quentin Roosevelt Carries Pig Into White House
Washington D C October 16 1909 ten year old Quentin Roosevelt created a stir by lugging a small pig in a gunny sack to the White House He bought the animal for a dollar fifty from a schoolyard seller and both he and the pig drew laughs from the Roosevelt family on the return home The incident followed his earlier hunt for a pig at Episcopal High School in Alexandria and he plans to get another pig for future feasts The narrative notes Quentin’s football ambitions at the Episcopal School and his potential as varsity material for college football
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Washington, D. C
Quentin Roosevelt
White House
Quentin
Mrs. Roosevelt
Episcopal High School
Alexandria
Lloyds
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Theodore, Jr
Kermit
Woman Accused of Swindling in Boston Bank Fraud
Mrs. J. B. Frazier alias Mrs. Oscola Laselle and Mrs. Walton, tied to multiple aliases, is sought on several charges after a Providence man alleges a $25 counterfeit check scam in a Boston bank. Charles R. Butler of Kendall Manufacturing witnessed the incident tied to the Hotel Touraine alias claim.
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Troy
Providence
J. B. Frazier
Oscola Laselle
Walton
Charles R
New Bedford Bank
Funeral for Mrs. Annie M. Snow at Bulfinch Place Chapel
Friends gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Annie M. Snow wife of Benjamin M. Snow longtime Lothrop theatrical figure. Services led by Rev C R Eliot and Eastern Star Commonwealth Lodge No 74. music by Beethoven Quartet with hymns. Interment at Woodlawn.
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Annie M. Snow
Benjamin M. Snow
Lothrop
Bulfinch Place Chapel
C. R. Eliot
Commonwealth Lodge
Eastern Star
Beethoven Quartette
Ben
Woodlawn
Gypsy moth scouting begins in Midypleboro
The second year of gypsy moth scouting starts in Midypleboro under Norman E. Souther the State inspector.
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Midypleboro
Norman E. Souther
Fraudster Edward J. Stewart Sentenced for Duping Dorchester Fiancée
Edward J. Stewart, a married Providence man, was sentenced by Judge Harris to one year and a half in the House of Correction for fleecing Mrs. Margaret Sinon of Dorchester out of 400 dollars by posing as a future husband. He gave her a 250 dollar diamond ring later taken back under the pretense of enlarging it, and he repaid 260 dollars after borrowing 400 for a camera.
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Margaret Sinon
Dorchester
Edward J. Stewart
Providence
House of Correction
Harris
Superior Criminal Court
Stewart
Sinon
Pastors Dinner Precedes Sunday School Rally in Boston
About 300 pastors from Boston and area attended a dinner at Ford Hall last evening hosted by W. N. Hartshorn, head of the International Sunday School Association executive committee. Twelve denominations were represented. Dr. Franklin McElfresh of Chicago, appointed superintendent of teacher training for the association, spoke after George W. Penniman presided. The event aligned with World Sunday School Day on October 18 and provided networking for pastors and Sunday school leaders.
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Boston
Ford Hall
W. N. Hartshorn
International Sunday School Association
George W. Penniman
Hartshorn
World's Sunday School Association
Franklin McElfresh
Chicago
Man Sentenced to Three Years for Destruction of Notes
John Timilty of Roxbury was sentenced to three years by Judge Harris in the Superior Criminal Court for his role in destroying promissory notes valued at $44,000. The notes were allegedly stolen by Alfred J. McGuinness from the Chester Lumber Company on August 19.
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John Timilty
Roxbury
House of Correction
Judge Harris
Superior Criminal Court
Alfred J. McGuinness
Chester Lumber Company
Two Boys Missing After Lenox Horse Show
Eight and ten year old cousins James Raidy Jr and Peter Raidy Jr disappeared after attending a society horse show in Lenox. Search efforts found no trace in the woods. Also reported: Weatherbee of Warren a prominent Maine Mason died at 78 in Union.
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Lenox
James Raidy, Jr
Peter Raidy, Jr
Weatherbee
Warren
Masonic
Maine
Union
Advice on love and friendship from Mildred Champagne
A reader asks which to choose between a homely 26 year old chum with a good salary and a 22 year old lover who wants her to quit the friend. Mildred Champagne counsels valuing personal happiness, urging against dictation by either party and suggesting marriage if the man is worthy, while dismissing ultimatums from either friend.
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Miss Champagne
Fads in menswear and accessories by Miss Mary
Well dressed men seek subdued shirt effects with silk and satin cloths softened by finishing. Motoring coats retain fullness while others cling. Silk hats feature large bows rosettes and twisted roses. Hats show scoop brims, Empire style ties, wide drapes. Long top coats pair with colored blouses over contrasting skirts. Black lynx fur rises in popularity with blues greens and bronzes.
Fashions for Men in 1908 Dress Trends
The 1908 guide notes gray cloth with shadow stripes and blue fabrics giving a deep blue appear black under lights. Exclusive shops feature waistcoats with formal evening wear. Men’s suits adopt pale delicate cloths once common to women, with slate shades in gray green and blue, green tones currently dominant.
Rabbi Eichler to Address Unity Club in Boston Series
The Unity Club of Boston announces a lectures series on Jewish history and more. On Sunday October 18 at 7 45 p m Rabbi M M Eichler of Temple Ohabei Shalom will speak on a phase of Judaism at the West End House 9 Eaton Street. Public invited to attend.
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Unity Club of
Boston
M. M. Eichler
Temple Ohabei Shalom
West End House
Eaton Street
Boston Elevated Railway to seat motormen cars soon
The Boston Elevated Railway Company is rapidly installing seats for motormen on its surface cars. Within a few months box cars will get seats, and during winter open cars will also be equipped, with a view to completing seating before next summer.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Lady’s Lemon Jelly Mousse and Gingered Molasses Cake
Recipes from MRS. M. W. DUNBAR and MRS. M. D. YOUNG include a ginger cake using molasses sour milk eggs and soda with ginger and a lemon jelly dessert using gelatine eggs and lemon juice. NELLIE E. ZACKULAR offers pickled peppers with tongue stuffing options and variably seasoned fillings.
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M. W. Dunbar
Union Street
Auburn
Nellie E. Zackular
Baker Road
Everett
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