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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1911

Page

5

Minister Richeson at Edmands Home Faces Turmoil

The Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, fiance of Miss Violet Edmands, survives a nervous breakdown at 16 Devon Road Chestnut Hill after recent Linnell case rumors. Miss Edmands was seen pacing the veranda as Richeson outlined plans for a wedding set for October 31 at First Baptist Church Newton Centre, amid questions about his engagement to Miss Linnell and Miss Edmands.

Violet Edmands Clarence V. T. Richeson Edmands Devon Street Chestnut Hill 4 Post Miss Edmands Edmonds Post C. V. T. Richeson Devon Road Richeson Newton Theological Seminary Harrie M. Gardner Cambridge Richegan Hyannis Frederick L. Anderson Immanuel Church Anderson Mr. Richeson Linnell

Shuman Corner Showcases Best Styles and Fabrics

The store promotes refined garments with perfect fit and a wide variety of patterns, inviting customers to explore its selection of high quality fabrics and tailored styles.

Shuman Corner

Finest Ready-to-Wear Suits on One Floor

The department showcases an all-wool tested fabric range with non-fading qualities and strong construction. It promises perfect fit for stout athletic or slender figures and highlights ready-to-wear quality with $25, $35 suits rivaling custom tailors at higher prices.

Rival Lovers Cloud Cambridge Pastor Romance

Avis Linnell and Violet Edmands nearly met over the same pastor Rev. Clarence T. Richeson. Each believed she held his affections as both women shared daily visits to his Bigelow Street boarding house in Cambridge during April and May.

Avis Linnell Violet Edmands Clarence ¥. T. Richeson Mr. Richeson Bigelow Street Cambridge Richeson Miss Edmands Miss Linnell Conservatory Women's Association

Richeson Landlord Places Pastor in Cambridge on Day of Death

Mrs Jank K Carter, landlady at 147 Magazine Street Cambridge, says Rev Clarence V T Richeson stayed in his room until shortly before 2 PM the day Avis Linnell died. He left after breakfast to write his sermon, planned to return for supper, and came back after five, then went to the church for a meeting.

Mary Gibbons Bigelow Street Richeson Miss Edmands Jank K. Carter Clarence V. T. Richeson Cambridge Avis Linnell Magazine Street Carter

Were Not Engaged Georgetown Oct 18 191?

Asa F Howe father of Alice Howe says Rev Clarence Richeson came to Georgetown to preach and met his daughter. He states there was no engagement and no announcement made. They were not suited and have heard nothing from Richeson since he left.

Georgetown Asa F. Howe Alice Howe Clarence V. T. Richeson Post Richeson

Fortune Tells Reading Promises Love Wealth and Guidance

Test reading of life by astrology offered by DR A Zerola. Claims to reveal past present future, marriage prospects, health wealth and success. Readers urged to send birth date and 6 cents postage to Havana Cubs Dept. 45K.

A. Zerola Havana Cubs

Not Bought in Hyannis Probe Quieted Poison Death

Hyannis Oct 18 C W Megathlin a Hyannis druggist familiar with the Linnell family says no local purchase of cyanide or potassium by Avis Linnell or kin. He notes he rarely sells such poisons and says if she bought any it would have been locally or in Boston per State Detective Bradford who seeks clues in the vicinity.

Hyannis C. W. Megathlin Avis Linnell Miss Linnell Bradford Boston

Seven New Englanders among Carnegie Heroes named

Contiued from first page names seven New England residents honored for lifesaving deeds. Cirlo Achille of Springfield Mass saved George Palmer on Tribes Hill New York ice rescue on December 2 1910. Louis Bruya of Montpelier Vermont saved George Perkins near May 1 1910 and received a bronze medal plus 1000 dollars. Walter Baker of Burlington Vermont earned bronze and 2000 for education after saving two women from drowning on Long Lake New York in 1908. Patrick Campbell of Worcester Massachusetts saved Charles Stone in Lake Quinsigamond August 17 1909 earning bronze and 1000. James Snyder of Schenectady Penn earned bronze and 1000 for rescuing Phaon Hausman from a bison March 3 1911. John G Walker also listed for bronze medal for lifesaving.

Cirlo Achille Springfield Mass George Palmer Tribes Hill N. Y Palmer Mohawk River Achille Louis J. Bruya Hubbard Street Montpelier Bruya George O. Perkins Walter E. Baker Henry Street Burlington Baker Ethel B.brush Thora Douglass Long Lake Stone Campbell James M. Snyder Snyder Phaon Hausman Schenecksville Penn

Rescue of Madison Runaway Recalls Local Heroes

Walker a Black rescuer saves Edward W. Butler Mayor and lawyer Green Thomas laborer William G. Obear quartermaster general Georgia militia Legare H. Obear and Julia H. Obear from a runaway at Madison Georgia on June 27 1909. The report notes a $500 contribution toward buying a home.

Walker Edward W. Butler Green Thomas William G. Obear Georgia Legare H. Obear Julia H.obear Madison

Honor Bestowed on Anton Witek by The Hague Musicians

Concertmaster Anton Witek of the Berlin Philharmonic is honored by The Hague with a vellum bound book signed by 1022 residents. The volume, dated 1894 1910, marks his 16 years with the Berlin orchestra and summer stays in Scheveningen. The gift reflects mixed feelings over his departure to America.

Witek Symphony Hague Holland The

Finance Commission blocks extended use of school buildings

A report to Mayor Fitz gerald says current law prevents any satisfactory plan for extending school building use. It notes no legal method to cover extra costs and urges accepting a new act next year to authorize up to two cents per thousand valuation for annual school appropriations. It also rejects a proposed city department to fund the expansion, citing conflicts with statute law placing sole jurisdiction with the school committee.

Fitzgerald Finance Commission

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Vel Hale Cockroach MR. CockRonch Iqphelua Tee Edmands Home Mr. and Mrs Moses Grant Edmands Violet Clarence Virgil Thompson Richeson First Baptist Church Newton Centre Massachusetts A.shuman & CO NEW Englanders Carnegie Heroes Anton Witek Fin Vici Pat Spa Eenior Ea Rttay Ray Navy Red Copenhagen Céordurey Dloomer Nderwear Airands Hesse Royal Safety Woodrow Wilsor John D. Rockefeller
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