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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1905

Page

8

Inquiry for missing uncle through Cambridge paper

Aiden O Gallagher of 185 Harvard Street seeks information about his uncle Charles Goodwin known as Charley MacGuigan who left Ireland for America forty years ago. He worked in Lockhart’s undertaking establishment East Cambridge and as a loader’s helper at the U S government warehouse East Boston. He was seen about 18 years ago in Fast Cambridge and was reportedly well and with a family. Readers with knowledge of his whereabouts or his children are asked to inform.

Cambridge Charles Goodwin Charley MacGuigan Lockhart East Cambridge U. S East Boston Larry Hennessey Leland Line Charles MacNamee Cunard McCarthy Hurley Mary A. Doherty King Cambridge Street Mr. Coakley Gordon Father Walsh Somerville Johnnie Coakley’s Mr. Montgomery Roland H. Sherman Jeremiah F. Downey Edward J. Seannett Michael J. Heffernan William Howe Charles McKenney Joseph J. Reed J. Halloran Patrick H. Hyde W. F. McClusky L. B. Cook Lavin Thomas Francis Condy Daniel Counihan Inman Street Counthan Prospect Hampshire James KK. Montgomery Candy Blarley Herbert Gordon Coady Aan Anther Dy Cahill Drew Brookine Edward A. Couathan Daniel Clerk of Committees Prospect Streets John I. Cahill Committee On Claims Coveney Barry Blodgett Barnard Oak Street Cahill Cahill’s Sergt Scotland Pullen Civil Service Rules New York Civil Service Commissioners Bancroft Police Committee Fairbairn Civil Service Commission Rady

Retired Rev Dr Edward Abbott Ends 27 Year Pastorate

Rev Dr Edward Abbott of St James Episcopal Church retires from active service after 27 years in the rectorship. He returned from Milton New Hampshire to marry a parishioner and said he plans to keep preaching while stepping back from leadership of the large parish.

Edward Abbott St. James Episcopal Church Abbott Milton N. H St. James’ Church St. James’ Parish

Foresters Of America elect officers at June meeting

At the regular Court William E. Russell No. 121 Foresters of America Fraternity Hall a six month term was set with William J. Mitchell re-elected chief ranger Martin Cassidy sub chief ranger Timothy J. Horan Richard J. Sullivan senior beadle Timothy T. A. Danehy William J. Lynch junior beadle William F. Brosnahan junior woodward John Murphy lecturer John F. Aylward Thomas T O'Neil financial secretary and Carl Fuchs treasurer will continue. Installation with state and county officers and a ladies night planned for July 6 promises a good time.

William E. Russell Foresters of America Fraternity Hall William J. Mitchell Martin Cassidy Timothy J. Horan Richard J. Sullivan Beadle Timothy T. A. Danehy Willam J. Lynch Woodward William F. Brosnahan

SENTINEL Reports Growth in Subscriptions and News Coverage

The SENTINEL notes hundreds of new regular subscribers since year start as it highlights extensive coverage of clubs, social organizations, and current events while positioning itself as the leading news source. Raymond rents real estate is mentioned in the context of observed local ads.

The Sentinel

Subornation case details and police hearing overview

Testimony on Lavin and Doherty affidavits, Gordon case notes, and mayoral decisions. Witnesses describe residence, statements, injuries, and a police pay claim. The hearing ends with Gordon being found not guilty of the charge and later confirmed despite concerns over appointment methods.

Dandelion Club Secures Twelve Oared Barges Crew

The Dandelion Club moored a fine twelve oared barge off their Nantasket cottage. Captain Matt Morriss leads a crew of John Dunphy John Kline John Doyle Hugh Mullen Willie Lynch James Hillery Dan Murphy Wilbur Murphy Tomaso Connerty Tommie Mansfield Willie Farrell. They recently faced a crack Peddock's Island twelve oared crew and held their own. Captain Morriss sports a new official cap as uniform plans proceed. James Sharkey has joined the pipeline work crew.

San Nantasket Matt Morriss John Dunphy John Kline John Doyle Hugh Mullen Willie Lynch James Hillery Dan Murphy Wilbur Murphy Tomaso Connerty Tommie Mansfield Willie Farrell Peddock’s Island Matt Morrisa James Sharkey Jim

Daniel R J Murphy Wallpaper Dealer Cambridge Street

Daniel R J Murphy operates a wholesale and retail wallpaper business at the corner of Norfolk Street and Cambridge Street. The listing notes a focus on wallpaper sales and related decor items in a local commercial area.

Daniel R. J. Murphy Wall Paper Norfolk Street Cor Cambridge Street

Cod story stirs townsfolk over 24 pound catch

Tomaso Connarty claims a 24-lb cod caught last Sunday morning. He faces doubt from fellow members who say touching the fish gives a clammy sensation, yet he remains firm. The tale increases local chatter and may involve the water board.

Water Board Tomaso Connarty

Death of J. E. Laflamme in North Cambridge

Joseph Edmond Laflamme of 15 Brookford Street, a leading member of Cambridge French community, died last Saturday after a two year illness. Funeral services were held last Tuesday at Notre Dame de Pitie with a requiem high mass at nine o clock.

Joseph Edmond Laflamme Brookford Street Cambridge

Megansett Club Brings Notable Diamond Presence This Season

The Megansett club fields a fine team this year and is represented on the diamond. They practice every evening on the Sixth street field, drawing the attention and admiration of passersby.

Putnam Outing Club Megansett Club Sixth Street

A Siamese Piakat Fish Fights for Royal Show

A vivid account describes the aggressive iridescent piakat from Siam kept in royal aquariums. Trained to battle, these mosquitoes larvae fed fish flare with metallic colors when exposed to rivals or reflections. Battles end only when one fish is killed or driven away, the victor lowering fins only after peace.

Pia-kat Siam Piakat

Funeral of North Cambridge business leader marked by many tributes

Rev Father Marcelle led the interment at St Pauls cemetery Arlington. Floral tributes reflected the high esteem in which he was held. Pall bearers included Charles Glady Joseph Authier Gilbert Brousseau Maurice La rose George Larose and Ludger Verrette. The deceased Mr Laflamme was 62, a longtime North Cambridge resident and active local businessman. He was an honorary member of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters and Court Montreall No 112 Foresters of America. Survived by five children Edmond George Mary Louisa Georgiana and Anna.

Father Marcelle St. Paul's Cemetery Arlington Charles Glady Joseph O. Authier Gilbert Brousseau Maurice X. Larose George Larose Ludger Verrette Laflamme North Cambridge Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Court Montreall Foresters of America Edmond George Mary Louisa Georgiana Anna

Warren Club Hosts A Nantasket Summer Day

Last Sunday the Warren Club hosted guests at their Nantasket summer home with a warm welcome. Michael Canney showed heroic water skills facing the Atlantic echoing last fall’s fire catastrophe. Tom Russell handled the chef duties, drawing praise from Mike Connelly who will back him at Touraine. Charley Reagan and Hugh Mulherin led reception duties as a large visitor group, especially many ladies, was anticipated.

Nantasket Warren Michael Canney Atlantic Mike Mike Connelly Tom Russell Touraine Paris Charley Reagan Hugh Mulherin

Poles and Russians and a North Carolina court case

Hugo Ganz notes the divide between Polish society and Russian officials in Russia, then recalls a historic North Carolina court case where debtor Samuel Jenkins drafted a vague promissory note to avoid pressure, promising to pay $200 when convenient but not to be pushed.

Hugo Ganz Russia North Carolina Jenkins Samuel Jenkins John Huggins Harper's Weekly

McNamee Reception Planned After California Return

A general meeting of the reception committee for ex Mayor John H. H. Mc Namee will be held at St Pauls Hall on Monday evening next. All friends and well wishers are invited to join the committee and attend.

John H. H. McNamee California St. Paul's Hall

Mohawk Outing Club Hosts Guests and New Cottage News

Tom Flynn hosted Mohawk Outing Club guests on the Mat ty O'Brien and Tommy Fitz from the Russells in Inman Square, sharing warm hospitality. Frank Deacon bought the former Wanderers cottage at Brantrock for club enjoyment. John Red McCarthy moved to West Hampton Beach to manage the cycle track, with best wishes from fellow members. Hughie O'Brien has lately visited Clarendon Hill, rumored to have relatives there, and remains reticent about the topic.

Tom Flynn Matty O'Brien Tommy Fitz Inman Square Frank Deacon Dorchester Brantrock John Red" McCarthy West Hampton Beach New York Hughie O'Brien Clarendon Hill

Poole's Famous Feat in Splitting Paper Record

Lucius Poole, brother of William Poole the librarian behind Poole's Index, gained national renown for restoring old documents and reprints. He lived thirty years in a Boston house with three collectors and matched aged paper with patches so flawlessly that flaws vanish under magnification. His famed feat split a Century Magazine page into four leaves, surpassing an English expert's three leaves, and the demonstration traveled from London to Paris, stirring wonder among French collectors.

Lucius Poole William Poole Poole South End Boston Toole Vilayer Century Magazine London Paris Lortland Advertiser

A Judicial Reproof From a Justice

A justice reproved a would be self drowningsuspect. He said the youth faced a guilty verdict for attempting to drown himself and warned him to imagine his feelings if he had succeeded in the river. The Green Bag reflection frames the moment as a cautionary moral lesson from a upper court.

East Cambridge youths hunt Dorchester visitor Johnnie

In East Cambridge a group of local youths seeks a Dorchester man known as Johnnie who visits a Spring Street home bi weekly and is regarded as eccentric. The Massasoit Outing club plans a Nahant cottage celebration with events and a crack baseball team featuring president Vincent Mulherin and a large roster.

Dorchester Spring Street Johnnie Massasoit Nahant Cottage Vincent Benjamin) Mulherin P. Z. Doyle Daniel J. Quinn David J. Finn Matt Galligan Dan Bracken Tom Haverty John Bullock William J. Burns John Lane James Mahoney John Plunket William Overland Frank Shelley Henry Clark Charles Garvin

A Bad Scrape

A humorous Chicago News brief quotes a chalked exchange about familiarity between a soap and a Turkish towel with a pun on scraping acquaintance. The dialogue showcases light wordplay and a playful misdirection in a human interest vignette.

Chicago News

Omitted Phrase Figure Speaks on Position Crux

The great man reads over notes and mutters about a missed phrase while the secretary reports no comment on the core position. He muses he intended to work that phrase into the discussion later.

Why do you call it a French opera prompt

The exchange jokes about labeling an opera as French though the singers perform in Italian. It notes that the stage gowns are from Paris, highlighting fashion overshadowing language, in a light, witty tone.

Paris

Saucy Edith Rekindles Talk With Clare Conversation

Edith recalls telling Mr. Converse that she resembled him in one respect and Clare asks what that is. Edith answers that she always enjoyed hearing him talk.

Edith

Ready cash drives great fortunes in business history

The piece praises thrift and early saving as the main force behind wealth. It cites Cornelius Vanderbilt, who started with frugal wages and saved to build a vast fortune, arguing ready cash signals business acumen and enables bold investments for future independence.

Cornelius Vanderbilt America New York

Hen in the old wagon sparks Amesbury fire tale

The Boston Herald relays a quirky Amesbury town story about a hand tub fire engine kept as parade decor in an abandoned blacksmith shop. When lightning sparked a nearby farmhouse blaze, the foreman refused to move the hens nesting in the engine box, prompting bucket use. Nearby notes on domestic life suggest men at home annoy wives who seek daily separation for news and quiet.

Hena New Hampshire Kiddy Boston Herald Amesbury

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