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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1939

Page

5

Beira Legatees Probate Notice in Cambridge

Estate of Arthur G. Veasey of Cambridge in Middlesex County. Petition filed for probate of a will by Mathew L. Veasey requesting appointment as executor without bond. Objections may be filed in writing before ten in the forenoon on December 20 before the Wind Court at Cambridge. Judge Loring P. Jordan, Register, dated November 24, 1890.

Arthur G. Veasey Cambridge Wiid Matwl L. Veasey Ieee Loring FP Jordan Register

Probate citations for Cambridge estates appear in Middlesex Court

The Massachusetts Probate Court for Middlesex issues citations in Cambridge to heirs and executors of estates including Catherine Grace Bugrucinte and Marr van tate. Notices require filings by specified dates. attorneys are urged to appear in person at Cambridge before the stated times.

Cambridge probate petition for estate administration

Commonwealth of Massachusetts notice states that Aurianants decedent Cam bridge area files a petition seeking appointment of Herbert M Mughtos of Houston State of Terne as administrator without surety. Cambridge trustees, Hadley County, December 21 at 11 AM, with witnesses noted by Job C F. Eequire.

Cambridge Purchasing Department notices and probate order

Cambridge Purchasing Department information and creditors notice outline sealed bids for city projects. Probate order directs Agnes Fardy executrix to notify known creditors of Wissbeth O'Brien estate Cambridge to present claims by May with deadlines and procedures specified.

Fonewe Agnes Fardy Wissbeth O'Brien Cambridge Fergueen Preston

Lost Bank Books and Payment Stop Notice

Lost bank books announced with applications for payment under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. Payments are stopped. East Cambridge notices dated November 4 to November 18 and November 25 to December correspond to Savings Bank accounts 297173 72798 795029 and s98433.

Jeremiah Shea presents claim to Court for allowance

Commonwealth of Massachusetts details show Jeremiah Shea submitting a claim to the probate court for allowance. The document records the date of filing and court official signatures with dates in November and December.

Trust proceedings in Carruth estate at Cambridge

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County to all interested in the Charien Theodore Carruth estate now deceased. The trustee has presented accounts one through twelve for allowance. Interested parties must file a written appearance in the Cambridge probate court before ten in the forenoon on December 25 1925. Witness John C at Esquire First Judge. Loring P Jordan Register. Dec B 12

Catherine Grace Bugrucinte Camaigg Cambridge John C, Leggat Loring I Jordan de Marr van Tate Cenien Edward Hylan Roe Fete Middlesex William J. O'Brien Wald John C. Leggat Esquire County Jeremiah Shea Nord John C. Laser eLamed Cite Wat Cite Wat's One Thousand Nine Hundred 8 Key Loring P Charien Theodore Carruth Cambri Anna Reni Carruth John C.at Ee Loring P Jordan Bregister

Probate notice for Laura Cormaninte estate in New Hampshire

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex notices interested parties in the estate of Laura Cormaninte of Claremont Sullivan County New Hampshire deceased. Royal A Cinean appointed executor to petition for license to sell or convey assets. objections due by December 27, 1933. Court requires written appearance before 10 am in Cambridge.

Middlesex Nea Laura Cormaninte Claremont Cambridge John C. Legeat

Notice of Garage and Gasoline Storage License Cambridge

City of Cambridge Massachusetts issues a notice for a license hearing in room 3 on December 1 for a new garage at 101 Binney Street Cambridge to store gasoline in tanks for a 12 car facility. The hearing is requested by Siemens Dev by order of the Board of License Commissioners.

Withinms Crave Toc Cora Binney Street Cambridge Board of ‘License Commis- Siemens

Cambridge Massachusetts License Granted for Garage and Fuel Storage

The Cambridge License Commission grants a Class A license for a garage and storage of fuels including gasoline kerosene and oil at a site on Maxanchusetta Wharf. Conditions limit underground and above ground tanks to three cars and specify storage amounts and fuel types.

Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate by Public Auction

Public sale of a Cambridge property under a mortgage to Columbian Cooperative Bank. The lot on Dang Street formerly High Street runs about 150 feet along the Dana and Raymer parcels, with improvements and fixtures included. The sale proceeds will be applied to the mortgage. cash deposit required and balance due later.

Elisabeth J. Dyer Columbian Cooperative Bank Eaid Cambri Dang Street High Street Ee B Street Mustachusetts Avenue Angie Richard H. Dana Thomas L. Raymer Deni Marshall B. Gould Sarah H. Colbarns Middlesex South District Itry Dende Mormaid Otner Farms En Aateen Ee Cobemblenoon Bank Mase Aro Cam- Ceara Eee Tae Cambrider App Fask A. Howe Howerd

Scalping Origins Attributed To Ancient Cultures

The article notes that scalping did not originate with any single group and cites ancient cultures as early practitioners, challenging the common belief that a specific tribe started the practice. It discusses historical context and contested origins without assigning blame to a modern group.

Cambridge Ordinance Amends Zone Map B-2 Parcel Boundaries

An ordinance of Cambridge amends the 1924 Construction and Maintenance zone map by substituting new lines for the designation B-2, outlining a parcel on Memorial Drive. The description runs 410 feet north of Fowler Street, with a total area of 430,10 square feet, and passage shows a December 12, 1039 date with city officials approving. The changes appear on the City of Cambridge Zone Map plan and were passed by vote in City Council.

Cit Council Cambridge Memorial Drive Fowler Street City of Bulldne Department City Hall Yeas Frederick H. Burke John W. Lyons Frederick Hh, Burke

Land Court notice of Radcliffe College Cambridge parcel

The Radcliffe College petitions to register and confirm title to a Cambridge land parcel bounded by Garden Street and adjacent to Bertha H Vaughan property. Interested parties must file a written appearance and new defense by January 8, 1940, or be forever barred. Witness John E Fenton, Judge, December 12, 1939. Charles A. Southworth, Recorder. Garden Street Cambridge. Dec 10 1920.

Berths H. Vaughan Cambridge Middlesex Commonwealth Radcliffe College Garden Street Bertha Vaughan Mtheasterlie Hadcliffe Recorder of Af Court Boston Court House John E Fenton Charles A. Southworth Cambridge der

Renewal of Wines and Malt Liquor License Sought for Fresh Pond Market

The Board of License Commissioners notices Fresh Pond Market Inc. Charles Simonian applicant seeks renewal of a package store license to sell wines and malt beverages at 00 Hcron Avenue in Cambridge for the main store shipping room and storage cellar on the first floor. John E. Quan and Herman E. Guthredm sign for the commission.

Notiee Fresh Pond Market, Inc Charles Simonian Manmeer Hcron Avenue Seld Cambridge John E. Quan Timothy F. Leahy Herman E. Guthedm Board of License Commis

Auction Sale Of Goods Stored At Multiple Cambridge Addresses

An auction sale will be held Tuesday January 2 at 10 A M for goods stored by Herrum cee Inc at 26 368 Franklin Street Cambridge and by E B Asher 40 Me Avenue Winthrop Mr and Mrs ward Settles 1770 Lakefront Avenue East Cleveland Ohio M J and Joseph Bousa 44 Harvard Street Cambridge Mrs L M Shirall 247 Dounce Avenue Ridgewood N J Lillian Goodrich 20 Harvard Street Cambridge F Letterthwaite 1821 Baltimore Street Lynn BH Beeks 1M Magazine Street Cambridge. Dec 10 23 3

Herrum ‘ Cee Inc Franklin Street Camily Cambridge Mass E. BR. Asher Me Avenue Winthroop Ward Settles Lakefront Avenue East Cleveland Ohio M. J Joseph Bousa Harvard Street B. Shirall

Twenty Five Years Ago Public Events At Riverbank Court

A chest of silver and a flood of silver speech greeted Water Supt. Edward W. Quinn at Riverbank Court. Mayor Good served as toastmaster and City Clerk Edward J. Brandon was eulogist. Community honors included a St. Mary’s Bazaar opening with Gov. Walsh as guest and the Young Men’s Hebrew Association ball at Cyprus Hall.

W. Quinn Riverbank Court Mayor Good Gov. Walsh St. Mary's Hall Hebrew Ass'n Cyprus Hall Edw. Cohen Harry Fishman Chas, Freed Geo. Silverman Dave Edinburg W. Flax Samuel W. Pill Maurice White Police Seret F. Arthur Robinson St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Street Colliery Parks Donnelly Water Works Quinn Hastings Chicago J. W Board of Trade Walter G. Davis Walter Walter Bowe

Ambergris Hunt Then Nighttime Reef Sojourns

The article notes ambergris is valued for perfumes and hunted at night for its musky odor. Cast up on Bahamas reefs, it can be mistaken for rubbish by day but detectable by scent after dew. Hunters crawl the reefs on hands and knees seeking the scent to claim a small fortune.

Bahamas

Handel and Haydn Society marks 125th anniversary

The Handel and Haydn Society celebrates its 125th anniversary in a major event at Symphony Hall in Boston, highlighting a supreme moment in the Greater Boston musical season.

Messiah Symphony Hall Handel and Haydn Greater Boston Handel & Haydn Society

Grant and Sumner Exchange Verbal Blows Over Bible Question

Grant and Charles Sumner clashed publicly, seizing every chance to spar. A noted barb followed a remark about Sumner and the Bible, with Grant retorting that Sumner did not write it.

Grant Ulysses Charles Sumner Sumner

Probating Kathleen B Smith Estate in Middlesex Court

In Middlesex Virginia Chancery Court a petition to appoint James B Lenahan administrator of Kathleen B Smith known as Kathleen Smith of Richmond requests authority to sell or transfer personal property by public or private sale. Interested parties must file written appearance before ten o clock in the forenoon on December 10, 1930.

Middlesex, Se Kathleen B. Smith Kathleen Smith Richmond Virgil James BR. Lenahan Chancery Court Stalin Cambridge John C, Nire

Hiawatha Named Mohawk Leader of Iroquois Five Tribes

The text identifies Hiawatha as a Mohawk figure within the Iroquois Confederation, historically associated with the Five Tribes designation. It notes his role across the Mohawk and broader Iroquois context.

The Five Tribes

New First National Super Market Opens in Cambridge

Cambridge welcomes a new First National Super Market at 995 Mass Ave near Putnam, highlighting sanitation, bright clean surroundings, and a wide selection. The article extols the chain’s policy of attractive display and hygienic shopping, aiming to attract intelligent buyers seeking quality and value.

Cambridge First National Mass. Ave Putnam United States

Ancient Meteor Falls Recorded in Early Antiquity

The record notes meteor falls around 664 B C in China and other ancient events cited by Plutarch and Pliny. It mentions a meteoric stone linked to Diana of the Ephesians and a sacred Meccan stone in the Kaaba, suggesting many early cult objects were meteorites.

China Plutarch Pliny Diana Mecca

East Cambridge Savings Bank Names Officers At Annual Meeting

The East Cambridge Savings Bank held its annual meeting on a recent Monday and announced officers for the coming year led by President Fred B. Wheeler and Vice President David C. Proudfoot. The list includes treasurer Charles H. Sloan and clerk Norman S. Blanchard, with a large slate of trustees, investing and auditing committees, and corporators.

Corporation of the East Cambridge Savings Bank Fred B. Wheeler David C. Proudfoot Henry E. Worcester William P. Sutton Treas Charles H. Sloan Harold Studley Norman 5. Blanchard John H. Campbell Walter G. Ferguson Adolf H. Graustein Loring P. Jordan George E. Lakechewitz

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Beira Legaters Wall Delly Et Ee Busetts Probate Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlencz Prebate Court TH Ofchusetts Deceneed Hadley Herbert M_ughtos Houston Terne Menens Eequire William D. Hillies Commonwealth OF Maseacrusetts Lost Bank Books East Cambridge Commonwealth OF Massachusette Massachusetts Maxanchusetta Wharf Coal Co Snd Clas Capeline Canbridge Serritorinim Hy Order of Board of License Commissioners JOHN E_ QUINN Timothy F. Leahy Hreeman E Gutheim Cambridge Recorder Bec Land Court Board of Sienna Handel Shakespeare Hamlet Michael Angelo Goethe Meriel Blanchard Louise Bernhardt Harold Haugh Walter Kidder George E. Squires Pill Hardware Supply Co Avery OF Financial Harvard Trust Company Federal Reserve Bpetem Probatc Court Mrs Helen Connors Huron Ave Foyerweather St Central St Joe Santoro Prospect ST H. Blum Harvard Loan Co Keir Kaufman’s Inc BUY Inc Ambridge Crystal Cafe Rathskeller Mass, Ave Gan East Cambridge Savings Bank Citadel East Cambridge Savings Bank Libby’s Market Eli V. George Baddian Central Sq. Bldg Thomas E. Brassil Green Cross Products Green ST Central Police Station
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