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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
5
Telegraph style ad notes Tom Chak's at 502 Massachusetts Ave near Brookline St. station offers wholesale or retail tobacco services while Nat Somers Toy Shop on Massachusetts Ave presents a premier gentlemen's store with unmatched window displays and Metropolitan prices.
Whippen the Caterer operates from the Y M C A Building opposite City Hall in Greater Boston offering notable service for office events and local gatherings.
Tom Charak, leading tobacconist, has installed the finest Humidor in New England in his salesroom near Brookline street station. Built by Wellington Fillmore Co, the quartered oak unit with plate glass showcases cigars kept at ideal humidity, aiding Charak's rise to the city’s top tobacconist.
Cambridge Field hosts a Labor Union event with open handicap races on September 2. Races include 100 yard dash, 200 yard run, mile run, 300 yard run, 3 mile run, obstacle race, scratch, and a midget race for Cambridge school children under 95 pounds. First prizes are gold watches, second prizes silver watches. entry fee 10 cents per event. Entries close August 28 with J. Frank Facey, 36 Prospect Street, Cambridge, Mass.
North Cambridge updates show Mamie OConnell vacationing in South Boston, and Ipswich visits by Wilson and McMahon. Local figures like Tud McCrehan shine in baseball, while others travel to Nantucket, York Beach, and Block Island. Community milestones include marriages, new postal appointments, and a baby loss sympathy.
The report notes Tuesday tennis wins by E B Seymour Jr and A W Vissicher, plus Carrie Humphrey capturing women's singles and mixed doubles in Jackson New Hampshire. It previews Frank Gormevs return to New Orleans, upcoming Holy Name vs Riversides and North Cambridge Foresters matches, Auburns versus Ballardvale, YMCA relay team record pace, Murray Street nine sweeping Brightons, and praised Newton of Murray Street supporting the crowd.
East Cambridge reports Peter O Neill returning to Boston from New York. The Institute plans its annual reunion for October 4 with Auxiliary help aiming for a record turnout. St John’s Council K C held a Bedford outing led by Grand Knight Herbert Bridey. Dave Finn suffered a mishap earlier. Charles Garvin vacationing in Maine. Frank J Skelley travels incognito. Lena McLaughlin leads Institute Auxiliary ladies on a Wrentham trip.
Admiral Mullen and officers of the sloop Baltimore sailed from Boston Harbor at 10 30 yesterday for a fox hunt on a large island. Flags fluttered on all ships, Captain Ryan and executive officer Potter assisted, a namesake acted as chief engineer, and Surgeon Garvin treated a cold feet case aboard.
A playful voyage poem recounts Admiral Mullin aboard the Galtimore during a fox chase at sea. The crew, including Garvin the whipper-in and O Daly the huntsman, aids in the mock hunt until a rock grounds the ship. The fox escapes by cleverness, and the crew applauds Admiral Mullin before sailing home with a song.
A sympathy note extends condolences to Mrs. and Mr. John P. Glynn of 27 Cogswell Avenue after the death of their daughter Mildred Glynn. Burial was at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Arlington. A friend includes a short verse about loss and longing.
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