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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1918

Page

13

Deaths and funeral notices from Boston area

Deaths listed in this city wide obituary page include Alves Allston William in his 84th year funeral at his daughter's home Cambridge St. Sept 20. Many entries follow for Anderson Barry Blair Brown Bruce Burns Callanan Coburn Cooke Dalton Davis Doherty Donnelly Donovan Dunn Gillisp ee Collegan Gould Hokanson Holt Hurley Kahler Keefe Keough King Seen Maher MacPherson Martin Melleady Miller Itche st Murrray McCarron McGovern McHenry Newton Norton OBrien ODon nell Osgood Quinn Reardon Renehan Richardson Rooney Roth Scarparto Sheehan Smith Stret ton Sullivan Sundberg Tierney Walsh Malden Whelan Wittenauer and Woodburn with funeral times and church details.

Alves Allston William Alves Harry Noble Cambridge St Anderson City Hospital Carl Alexander Anderson Gustav EK. Anderson Huntington Ave Kindale Nordling Tremont St Boston Barry South Boston John F Catherine (Nee Casey) Barry West Fourth St St. Augustine’s Church Pete Marquette K. of C Jamaica Plain James D Della Barry Seaverns St. Thomas’ Church Cere Blair Dorchester Charles F. Blair Lithgow St Brown Mary F. Brown Samuel Brown Fayette St. Wollaston Bruce Brookline George Edwin Helene L. Bruce Commonwealth Ave Harvard St Burns Pespey Matthew Rosetta F. Burns Bergen Michael Margaret Callanan Hillside St North Brookfield Mass Worcester Roxbury Margaret W. H. Coburn James L. Fultz Blue Hill Ave Cooke Needham John D. Cooke Forest Hills Cemetery Dalton William T Mary T. Dalton Jee Lane Samuel J. Madden Creighton St Blessed Sacrament Church Idavis Catherine F Nee Deery Walter Davis Dorchester Ave St. Ambrose’s Church Doherty Charlestown John Doherty North End Mt. Vernon St St. Mary’s Church Donnelly Richard Pp. Donnelly Elizabeth Philip Donnelly Unity _ave Beachmont Our Lady of Lourdes’ Church Donovan Ursula M John Catherine Walsh Second St Gate of Heaven Dunn Timothy F Catherine T Nee O'Brien) Dunn Star of the Sea Collegan Melrose George H. Collegan Jeremiah Lucey Lynde St St. Mary's Arch St. Patrick’s Stoneham Gould Revere Alice P Frederick H Alice P. Gould Howard St Hokanson Harold B. Ho Kahlor George F Margaret Mone Kahler Third St High Mars Gate of Heaven Keefe Watertown Minnie G Davis Bridget Keefe Galen St St. Patrick's Church Murray Joseph Frank Patrick Catherine BE. Murray Mee Riley Winslow St St. Patrick’s Church M'Carron Richard H Jon F. McCarron Green St Hugh Cecelia McGovern Fall River Newton Herbert W. Newton Norton John J. Norton Darling Selemn Mission Church O’brien Rumkin Island Francis J Eleanor T. O'Sirien Moran East Boston Cook Terrace Fremont Pl Mattapan St. Angela’s Church O'Donnell Thomas M Thomas A. O’donnell Resi.dence West Cottage St Osgood Milly M. Osgood James H. Osgood M. PD Roylston St Quinn George H Newtonville Church of Our Lady Renehan James A. Renehan P. E. Murray Roxbury St St. Philip’s Church Richardson Winthrop John Richardson St. John's Episcopal Church Rooney Daniel F Catherine F. (Sheehan) Rooney Silver St Our Lady of the Rosary Court Order of Foresters Roth Roslindale Reiarade Ave Albert H Edythe F. Roth Schlehuber Highland Congregational Church Parker St San Francisco Boston Lodge 57 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers Scarparto Henry Florence Chancel Campanari Thomas Scarparto London St Wednessay Church of the Moat Holy Redeemer Sheehan Jeremiah Catherine Sheehan Shea S. Peter and Paul’s Church Sullivan Ashmont Timothy M Catherine Sullivan Sughrue Bailey St Sundberg Carl G St. Philip's Church Harrison Fave Malden Jennie J Redmond Walsh Cotter Shawmut St Sacred Heart Church Mary J Richard R. Walsh Beale St. Gregory’s Church Waldorf Philip P James Mary J. Waldorf Riley Bennington St Whelan Helen T John J Briilet Whelan Alcott St St. Anthony's Church Wittenauer Joseph A Joseph Louise Witteneuer Wesnburn William F. Woodburn Cliffside Terrace

Death of George H. Quinn Notify Funeral at St Patrick's

MEMREPRS announce the death of fellow member George H. Quinn on September 16 1918 at 94 Blue Hill Ave Roxbury. Funeral services will be held at St Patrick's Church on September 19 at 10 a m. President John T. Sullivan and Secretary John J. Keenan request attendance.

Memreprs George H. Quinn Blue Hill Ave Roxbury St. Patrick’s Church John T. Sullivan John J. Keenan

Death Notice for Dr Thomas F Leen of 19 Bay State Rd

Charitable Irish Society members are notified of the death of fellow member Dr Thomas F Leen who died Monday September 16. Funeral services will be held at St Cecilia's Church on Thursday September 19 at 10 am. John J Sullivan President John J Keenan Secretary.

Thomas F. Leen Bay State Rd St. Cecilia's Church John J. Sullivan John J. Keenan

Funeral for Brother Andrew Spiers at Gleason Chapel

Mt Pleasant Lodge No 176 announces the funeral for Brother Andrew Spiers at Gleason Chapel 835 Washington St Dorchester on Wednesday Sept 18 at 8 pm. Osborne H Bishop Noble Grand and Luis M Powers Recording Secretary preside.

MT. Pleasant Lodge Andrew Spiers Gleason Chapel Washington St Dorchester Osborne H. Bishop Noble Grand Luis M. Powers

Month's Mind Mass for Carmelo Costantino at St Leonard's

A solemn high mass of requiem will be held at St Leonard's Church Boston Prince Street Wednesday at 9 am for the repose of Carmelo Costantino who died August 18 1918. His wife and children remember him.

St. Leonard’s Church Prince ° T Boston Carmelo Costantino

Memorial notices for Maytum and Ticha loved ones

In loving memory of George Henry Maytum who died September 18, 1916. Gone but not forgotten by wife and children. Also in memory of Josinthine Ticha who passed on September 18, 1017. Never to be forgotten by her kin and daughters. Rest dear mother thy work is over and thy hands will tell no more.

Josinthine Ticha Ein

Anniversary Mass for Ellen O'Brien Held at St Josephs

Anniversary mass for the late Mrs Ellen OBrien will be celebrated Thursday morning September 19 at 7 80 at St Josephs Church Circuit street Roxbury. Gone but not forgotten by her sons Michael and William.

Mra Ellen O'Brien St. Joseph's Church Circuit St Roxbury Tieun Michael William

11 N. E. Boys Mentioned in War List

Names of 11 New England boys not previously named in casualty lists were added to the 325 total in two War Department releases issued yesterday afternoon and this morning.

New England War Department

Loring to Be Ensign Today at Annapolis

John Alden Loring of Reading graduates from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis with the rank of ensign after a steady climb from Norwich University to Norwich ROTC to naval service. Born February 29 1889 he is a Meadow Brook Club golfer and will take a brief leave after commissioning.

Sam John Alden Loring Reading United States Naval Academy Annapolis Charles A. Loring Meadow Brook Club Milton Academy Harvard Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Norwich University Navy Norwich Wakefield Rifle Range Loring United States Naval Academy At

Former Mayor Curley Attacks Opponent in South Boston

James M. Curley addressed gatherings at the John A. Andrew School and Ward 10 Municipal Building in South Boston as he criticized his opponent in the 12th district race. He accused the rival of fantasy claims, questioned his fitness for Congress, and attacked his handling of letters and a secretary’s pay.

James M. Curley Congress 12Th Congressional District John A. Andrew Ward 10 South Boston Mr. Curley Don Quixote Washington

Lexington High girls field hockey practice opens with 21 players

The first practice for Lexington High School girls field hockey was held on the athletic field yesterday afternoon. Captain Miss Madelyn Viano will lead the group until a coach is hired, with 21 players reporting.

Lexington High School Lexington Madelyn Viano

Charles Lyon a lieutenant in Quartermaster Dept

Lynn young man commissioned in the Quartermaster Department at Jacksonville Florida.

Lynn Young Man Quartermaster Department Jacksonville Fla

Charles McDonald Lyon Commissioned Second Lieutenant in Quartermaster Dept

Charles McDonald Lyon son of George S. Lyon longtime Lynn resident and boxing figure has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Quartermaster's Department. He received his commission in Jacksonville Florida after enlisting in Boston December 5 1917 and has since been on duty in Florida and Georgia. Lyon, known as Toby in Lynn, is married with a two month old baby whom he has not yet seen. His family includes siblings in the armed forces and at Lynn High School. His home previously was 46 Cottage Street in Lynn.

Charles McDonald Lyon George S. Lyon Boston Post Lyon Telegram News Quartermaster’s Department Washington Lyon Lynn Toby Jacksonville Fla Cottage Street Boston Fort Slocum N. Y Hingham Gladys William Lyon France George Lyon Navy John Lynn High School

Challenge to a Unique Shipbuilding Contest in Portsmouth

The Atlantic Corporation shipbuilders in Portsmouth New Hampshire issue a 60 day competition challenge to Groton Iron Works of New London Connecticut for a friendly steel fabrication and ship construction contest. A referee to be chosen by both yards will oversee the event with a prize to be agreed upon.

Portsmouth N. H Atlantic Corporation Groton Iron Works New London

New York Chamber Names Delegates for Boston Conventions

Alfred Marling president of the New York State Chamber of Commerce appointed Charles F. MacLean Frederick Coykendall E B Olcott and W Gerald Hawes to attend the conventions of the American Association of Port Authorities and the Atlantic Deep Waterways Association in Boston this week.

New York Alfred Marling Chamber of Commerce State of Charles F. MacLean Frederick Coykendall E. BE. Olcott W. Gerald Hawes American Association of Port Authorities Atlantic Deep Waterways Association Boston

Patriotic Somerville Girls Collect Peach Stones for War Stamps

Two 12 year old Somerville Junior High School students Mildred Elizabeth Brown and Hazel Mildred Waugh arrived at the Post with a heavy bag of 2000 peach stones gathered since last Saturday after school. They also carried Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps cards and regularly attend the Junior Red Cross, hoping to outdo older sisters.

Mildred Brown Hazel Waugh Somerville Mildred Mildred Elizabeth Brown Hazel Mildred Waugh Post Red Cross

Paroled Man Seeks Return to Sing Sing Prison

Ossining N Y Sept 17 August Christotolis a former Sing Sing inmate who was paroled for good conduct today formally applied to prison authorities for permission to serve the balance of his 10 year term on his farm life bored. The Parole Board had earlier refused the request noting no parole violation.

Ossining N. Y August Christotolis Sing Sing Christotolis

15 More New England Men in Prison Camps

Washington reports the War Department announced names of American Expeditionary Forces held as prisoners in Germany. Enlisted men from New England listed by camp and address include Clyde W. Savage of Bangor Maine James J Fogarty of Hartford Connecticut and William J Earls of Hartford Connecticut among others with several believed identical to others and camps listed as Rastatt Strakowé Cassell Burgess and unknowns Camp.

Washington Germany War Department New England Rastatt Savage Clyde W Maple Street Bangor Bradley Arthur G Chestnut Street Bristol Gaylordsville Conn Fogarty James J Elm Place Hartford Drouin George E Johnsbury Mishiwice John White Street New Haven Argraves Mark E Fort Fairfield Strakowé Strakowé—Clark, William P., 287 York Street, New Haven, Conn. At Cassell Burgess River Street Waltham Mass Angus J. Burgess Earls William J Thysoph Avenue Girardy Joseph Water Street Quincy Day George W Meacham Street Somerville Cartangelo Antonio Antonio d’Archangelo Hanover Street Boston

Wounded Lieutenant Sharkey Named From 165th Infantry

Unofficial lists report Lieutenant Patrick A. Sharkey formerly of Fairhaven and chaplain of the 165th Infantry severely wounded. He was born in Dorchester and was brother to a slain Aviation Corps officer. The post details include categories of status such as wounded and missing in action.

Patrick A. Sharkey Fairhaven 165Th Infantry 69Th New York Dorchester Sharkey Aviation Corps

War Deaths and Discharges Reach Several Families

Mrs. Winifred Coyne of Lawrence learns her son Patrick J. Coyne was killed in action July 18 after ending three years in the regular army and reenlisting in August 1917. Other families report soldiers killed or missing in France, including Merrick in Allston, Donahue in West Haven, Monson in Chelsea, Fitzgibbon of East Boston, Stewart of Newport, and Albecki of Webster. Lieutenant Patrick J. Sharkey of the Fighting 69th is noted as chaplain of the 165th Infantry.

Winifred Coyne Market Street Lawrence War Department Patrick J. Coyne Coyne Regular Army 18Th Infantry Thomas 101St Infantry France Joseph Donahue New Haven “Blues 102D Infantry Catherine Donahue First Avenue West Haven National Army Augustus Albecki Lake Street Webster Felix Albecki G Company 14Th Albeck Patrick J. Sharkey 165Th Infantry New York City

Wounded Priest and Brother in World War I Service

Severely wounded in action Aug 15, the telegram to P. F. Sharkey of Fair Haven reveals priestly veteran details. The father, Dorchester native, 31, attended Boston College High School and Holy Cross, was ordained in Rome in 1914, served at St. Patrick's Cathedral New York, and was commissioned from there. His brother Lieutenant Edward J. Starkey, Aviation Corps, was killed in action July 15.

P. F. Sharkey Fairhaven Sharkey Dorchester Boston College Holy Cross American College Rome St. Patrick’s Cathedral New York Edward J. Starkey Aviation Corps

New England Casualty List Reaches Local Areas

The casualty ledger lists several locally connected service members among the wounded and killed in action. Names include Pt. Charles Clelland Waterbury Conn and Pt. John T. Achilles Roxbury with others tied to Springfield Manchester New Haven and Boston areas.

William H. Stoddard Evie St Springfield John T. Achilles Regent Snt Roxbury Edward G. Brulette Bartlett St Manchester N. H Nicholas Cappuccio Prince St. Oo Boston Edward Ee Conley Greenville Junction Doenowieeian State St New Haven Conn Stanley Joinrog Cottage St Easthampton Hyman Miller Old Colony Sq Brockton

Unofficial Army Rosters Include Vermont and Connecticut Names

The list cites relatives and friends of soldiers with names such as Joseph J. Sullivan from Barre Vermont Patrick J. Coyne of Lawrence Massachusetts Walter Monson Chelsea Massachusetts Wellx Albecki Webster Massachusetts Clarence Mickel Ansonia Connecticut and Thomas F. Doherty Worcester Massachusetts with statuses noting slightly wounded and a prisoner William P. Clark of New Haven Connecticut. The piece comments on the trend of popular caracal promises and the tunic blouse fashion as a lighter aside.

Joseph J. Sullivan Barre, Vt Patrick J. Coyne Market St Lawrence, A Co Walter Monson Hancock Ast Chelsea H Co Wellx Albecki Lake Ist Webster G Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. James’ Church Back Bey Thomas Fr Anna J. Malley Leen Maher Eilwin P. Maher X. Vert Webster Ave MacPherson Cambridge Flarold G Donald Margaret MacPherson Mary Coutts Concord Ave Martin Katharine Quinlan Martin Milton Breck Raymond P. Miller Masa Walk Hilst Newtonyn Ville Bostein Charitable Irish Society Aah N. E Lieut. Ellsworth CO. Strong 305Th Field Artillery Thomas J. Fitzgibbon 107Th Field Artillery Antone Brava Cape Cod Parker Bldg Devonshire St the Post Dudley Fort Hill 122 Charles Lyon Lynn Boy Lieut Charles M. Lyon the Menace Burleson Curley Telegraph Broadway D ST South Vot Amies A. Gallivan CMB Private Patrick J. Coyne Sergeant Hyde B. Merrick Hyde Buxton Merrick Ashford Street 34Th Aero Squadron Charles Merrick Sergeant Merrick Harvard Private Joseph, Donahue Private Walter Monson H Company 59Th Infantry Private Thomas J. Fitzgibbon Thomas Fitzgibbon Bennington Street F Battery Fitzgibbon Camp Devens Private Donald Frazer Stewart W. Donald Frazer Stewart Newport R. I Stewart Private Felix Albecki Lieutenant Patrick J. Sharkey NEW England Boys Casualty Charles Clelland East Main St Waterbury, Conn Frank A. Cosentino Pleasant St Gardner 18Th Inf Seymour Hutchinson West Danville Walter D. Mason Bristol, Vt the Press Lester Fletcher Nashua, N. H Inf John J. Gillam Winthrop Ave K Co Clarence Mickel High St Ansonia Thomas F. Doherty I Co First Ave Westhaven D Co William P. Clark Orange St., New Haven, Conn Ernest Mohl Sandford St Hartford, Conn W. Donald Fraser Stewart F Batt F. A Jewish Maternity Clinic Association Federated Jewish Charities Morris D. Waldman A. C. Ratshesky
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