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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1908

Page

4

Archdiocese Solemn Requiem for Archbishop Williams Mass at Cathedral

A pontifical Mass of requiem was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for the late Archbishop Williams, former dean of the U S Catholic hierarchy. Archbishop William H. OConnell presided with a large clergy and laity presence including many religious orders. Separate services were held across Boston with 150 little girls from St Vincent’s Orphans Home and over 100 boys from the House for Destitute Catholic Children among those praying for the esteemed advocate of orphans.

Williams United States Cathedral of the Holy Cross William H. O'Connell Boston George J. Patterson St. Vincent’s Camden Street Harrison Avenue Sisters of Charity Little Sisters of the Poor Roxbury St. Francis Sisters of Notre Dame Poor Clare Sisters of St. Joseph Convent of the Sacred Heart House of the Good Shepherd Gray Nuns Michael J. Scanlon James T. Whelan Mgr William Byrne D. D Denis O'Callaghan St. Augustine’s Church South Boston T. A. Yorke Louis Orphan Asylum Archbishop Williams ST. Vincen

Lamplighters Denied Wage Clause in City Contract

Superintendent Emerson rejected the lamplighters demand to add a $2.25 daily wage clause to the Rising Sun Lighting Company contract. The Finance Commission drafted the original contract, signed yesterday after labor representative John F. Kennedy protested. The city aims to save about $40,000 versus last year's lighting costs.

Emerson Rising Sun Lighting Company Finance Commission John F. Kennedy Hibbard L4bor Howev

Louis A Shaw's Auto In Collision At Beacon Street Corner

An automobile driven by Louis A Shaw of Beverly Farms collided with a car owned by John F Thompson of Cambridge at the Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street corner yesterday morning. Both drivers were shaken but uninjured and both vehicles were moved by their owners.

Louis A. Shaw Beverly Farms John F. Thompson Cambridge Street Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue Beacon Street

One of the Essentials of the Happy Home

An advertisement extols a healthful生活 approach and promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted family laxative. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product, endorsed by physicians and the Well-Informed of the World, via leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Parker Charges Scouted Over Mt Hope Cemetery

Boston cemetery trustees deny Alderman Prentiss Parker’s claim that pauper graves at Mt Hope are in disgraceful condition. They say the cemetery is open to inspection and expect no wrongdoing to be found in Potter’s Field. Parker plans to seek a Mayor’s order at the Sept 14 Board of Aldermen meeting.

Boston Prentiss Parker Mt. Hope Cemetery Potter’s Field Parker Board of Aldermen

Mrs Beatrice Godfrey Sues Father in Law for 50000

In Concord New Hampshire Mrs Beatrice Godfrey sues her husband’s father for fifty thousand dollars. Tax officials report Mrs Eddy has paid Concord’s 1908 personal property assessment and the Glover trust fund holdings are valued around a million, per trustees.

Concord N. H Wendell P. Ladd Newton Mary Baker G. Eddy Concord Board of Assessors

Mount Hope graves blamed for neglect by Alderman Parker

Alderman Parker condemns Mount Hope cemetery as overcrowded and poorly kept compared with Forest Hills. He alleges pauper graves lack sod and decent care while Forest Hills, larger, is better maintained. Trustees defend operations and offer inspections as they dispute the charges. Parker cites payrolls and staffing to support his claim.

Mount Hope Cemetery Mr. Parker Forest Hills Mount Hope Frederick Atteaux Parker Charles Phipps Board of Trustees Forest Hills Cemetery

Beatrice Godfrey Sues Lester Godfrey in Alienation Case

Beatrice Godfrey, wife of Arthur W. Godfrey, files a $50,000 alienation suit against her father-in-law Lester N. Godfrey, alleging he caused friction leading to her husband’s divorce petition. She accuses the elder Godfrey of pressuring Arthur and severing support, while pledging to fight back despite family opposition. Lester Godfrey declined to comment, and Arthur denied the accusations.

Marceau Beatrice Brunner Godfrey Lester Godfrey Beatrice Bruner Godfrey Lester N. Godfrey Post Arthur Chicago Mr. Godfrey

Alfred E. Lunt Named To Watch College Vote

Alfred E. Lunt of Boston, president of the Republican College League, was appointed by the Republican National Committee to look after the college vote in support of the party's presidential nominees.

New York Republican National Committee Alfred E. Lunt Boston Republican College League Republican Party Beverly Harvard College Harvard Law School Lunt Chicago

Mrs Eddy Uses City Tax Discount on Consolidated Claims

The city offers a 2 percent discount for settling claims before July 15. Mrs. Eddy, via representatives, is among the first to take the reduction. Tax on her securities totals 8680.20, real estate and personal property at Pleasant View Ward 7 392.28, and trust funds of 125000 for George Washington Glover incur 1341.65 tax. Total year’s assessment is 10414.08, with trustee Josiah Fernald noting no comment on double taxation questions in New England.

George Washington Glover

Central Maine Fair Opens With Big Attendance

Waterville Maine August 31 The fifth annual Central Maine Fair Association exhibition opened with unusually large first day turnout. Two races on the card the three year old class and the 2:15 pace. Direct Braden won the three year old class taking two heats and the fourth with Berry Nelson taking the third. Lou Foster won the 2:15 pace in straight heats.

Waterville Central Maine Fair Association Direct Braden Berry Nelson Lou Foster

Woman Arrested While Wearing Friend's Clothes

A young woman named Mary Park appeared in Municipal Criminal Court charged with larceny of wearing apparel from Nellie George. The defendant testified she took the suitcase on Cambridge street for shopping but wore items from the case, claiming friendship with the owner. she was discharged.

Mary Park Municipal Criminal Court Neliie George Cambridge Street Mary Miss George

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