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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
5
A notice states payments have been made for accounts under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. Amounts listed include 341.26 with dates August 31 September 7 and 14, associated with Bank 341.26 107096 107485.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex district cites all interested in the estate of Maethiids Laberge late of Cambridge. A petition for license to sell certain real estate of the deceased is presented. Objections must be filed in the Cambridge Court by ten o'clock in the forenoon on September 10, 1940. Witness Judge John C. Lageat. Aug 17-24-31.
George W. Burke seeks to register and confirm title to a parcel in Cambridge bounded by Brookline Street Cosgrove and J W Bishop Co. The notice warns objectors to file written appearances by September 9. John E. Fit ness signs as Judge. Charles A. Southworth recorder. Aug 17,24. Mass Ave. Boston.
Notice of foreclosure by Cambridge Savings Bank on a mortgage tied to the David Barry estate. Sale set for September 2 1000 at two o’clock at the described Cambridge property Plan of Premises lists Lot bounds along Rice Street Rindge Avenue and Curve. Cash deposit of five hundred dollars required. remaining balance due in ten days. Grenville H. Beever, Treasurer.
The article discusses fireproofed cotton as a potential insulating material for homes and office buildings, outlining its use in construction. It notes fire resistance considerations and potential applications across residential and commercial projects.
Massachusetts Probate Court notices list Mathilda Laberger of Cambridge as deceased with a petition for private sale of real estate. The hearing, set by Judge John C. Enquire, is at Cambridge on September 10, with a return day noted, and Loreng Jordan, Register, overseeing. Additional notice concerns John Lypehdare of Cambridge and Minnie M. Lynch as executrix. objections must be filed by September 11.
A Massachusetts court in Middlesex hears a petition by Charles S Fletcher and Lydia A Fletcher of Cambridge seeking leave to adopt Cecilia Johnenn, a child of Alice Johnson of Montreal. They request the child’s name to be Cecilia Ann Fletcher and must file a written appearance by September fifteenth. The record lists officials Withers and Leonard and is dated August 12, 1900.
A Rhode Island notice records Edith MX Armetrone’s petition for divorce from Arthur A Armstrong of Pawtucket. The court grants denial for desertion and schedules a written appearance and return day. witnesses and register Libor Jordan sign the Cambridge court notice.
Mortgagee will sell at public auction the Cambridge property at the southwest corner of Linnean and Bowdoin Streets on Monday October 14 1940 at ten o clock in the forenoon to satisfy breach of condition of mortgage recorded February 20 1921 Middlesex South District Deeds Book 4416 Page 38. The parcel measures about 82 7 by 24 4 by 245 by 54 feet and is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments with a reserve of 2 dollars. Attorney is Flynn Main St Waltham Mass.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex notices payments by executor for first account in the estate of Martha M Webber late of Cambridge. Interested parties must appear in Cambridge Court before ten o clock in the forenoon on September 16 1940 to file written appearances. Judge John C Ligent presiding. Register Loebing Po Jordan. August 22 1940.
City of Cambridge announces a public hearing at City Hall on Monday at 2 PM for a garage license change at 40-55 Barleton Street. Henry J. O'Brien owner and Arthur Houlihan seeking a second class license for four cars to operate as a lobri terium. Existing 31 ft front and 45 ft rear length to be altered. board notes petroleum quantities.
In a 1915 style item the piece notes J Jos Foley speaking at an Equal Suffrage gathering in Central Louisiana on a Saturday night. It also mentions Joe Reed withdrawing from the 1st district House race leaving Sandy Chapman and Tom McNamara as Ward 3 contenders along with other local events and remarks about Governor's Day preparations.
The article notes diverse fern forms in Puerto Rico with some species attaining tree like stature. It mentions the cold regions hosting abundant varieties and the presence of unusually large specimens among the ferns.
Astronomers report Venus remains enshrouded in thick atmospheric fog. Persistent cloud cover limits visibility of surface features and hampers direct measurements from Earth.
For thirty years Jon Suntory at 16 Prospect St Central Sq Cambridge has shaped many local looks. Joe and son John carry on two generations of expert barbering with steel and strap turning a haircut shave or shampoo into an artful service in Central Square.
In the county of Middlesex Massachusetts a petition charges Sylvia Clark Wilson of Cambridge to be executrix of the last will of Brayton Der Wilson deceased. The court is asked to admit the will to probate without bond. Objections must be filed in writing by September 10 at Cambridge, with Judge Tollin Creee presiding. Official notice dated August 31 1940.
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