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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
4
The Sentinel's gossip column reports bitter attacks on Cambridge high schools for favoring the rich while denying poor students a fair chance. It cites a Boston Post piece from June 21 and notes a Ward 7 public school graduation where two girls were denied diplomas for misconduct, seen as a shameful incident.
A persuasive notice urges girls not to marry until promised a New Home and a sewing machine to complete happiness. It markets mortgage dealers and promotes Ahern for mortgages as the solution.
An odd lot sale lists White Butchers Cloth and White Linen Skirts 1.98 to 2.98, with flaring or box pleats. Shirts, waists, and dresses feature laces, tucks, insertions, and peaked sleeves. Children's and Misses drawers priced from 17c to 25c. Cottons described as good quality with hemstitched hems.
Basement sale features white suits in butcher's cloth at 69c with blouse styling. Poplin white suits at 75c styled Russian with embroidered shields. Linen finish white suits at $1.00 with Russian blouse and shields. Heavy butcher's cloth at $1.25 with Russian styles. P.KL white suits at $1.75 in Russian style with shields. Fine linen suiting at $1.98 in Russian style.
The article notes that the master punished by denying diplomas still allowed the girls to attend graduation and publicly announced it. It also cites political maneuvering with Andrew and Hogan planning a joint campaign for re election. Lawyer Murphy criticizes Howland Cox and others over the De Wolfe fire scheme and donation signatures.
Several gentlemen named as possible Republican candidates for Senator await the decision of incumbent Senator Macleod. They agree on not opposing him if he seeks re election, believing he can win again.
Russell A. Wood former councilman from Ward Ten serves as secretary of the parade committee. He reports strong progress at the meeting and projects favorable results from the effort.
A desk fan inscription recalls Charlie Conant who sat on the Common Council fourteen years ago, with a note mentioning Louis Conant recently. The message marks a local political memory tied to past council service.
Inspector Joe Johnson conducts a city tour inspecting ice cream manufactories for perfect sanitary conditions and ensures factories toe the line when he arrives. The inspectors emphasize clean facilities and strict adherence to standards during the checkups.
The Long Fond Outing Club of 15 members spent a weekend at a popular summer resort last Saturday and wrapped up a short vacation Monday evening with a stop at Chaplin Villa.
The event featured time, the place and the girl with all attendees present. Guests included Misses Annie Murphy Josephine Smith Kate Sullivan Annot Cummings Louise Adkins Mamie Scanlan and Mrs. Walter Hanson, Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, along with Messrs. John Lynch Ed Lynch Daniel Sullivan William Shea Robert Halloren D McCrea H McDonough and Walter Hunson.
The Bass Point steamers General Lincoln and Governor Andrew attract thousands as Nahant season begins. After purchasing from Nantasket, the line shows improved accommodations. Bass Point offers fish dinners and views of the million dollar bonfire at Point of Pines tonight. The new Boston Otis Wharf location at 108 Atlantic Avenue improves access for passengers.
Miss Teresa F Magziais, noted contralto, married ex Senator Tolono Fenneno of the Boston water department Tuesday afternoon at 2290 Church of the Sacred Heart East Cambridge. Bernard Fennens served as best man and Miss Anna Haley of Charlestown was bridesmaid. Rev Thomas Hughes officiated. The bride wore pearl gray crepe de chine and a white picture hat.
A reception followed at the home of the bride's sister Miss Matherine Marginnis of 86 Thorndike Street. Mr and Mrs Fenteno left for a trip to New York and Washington and will be at home at 40 Francis Street Roxbury after September 1.
Father Doody's boys figure prominently in this year's awards for scholarship at Boston College. In the college department Louis F. Welleher won a gold medal in Latin Greek and English literature and a second prize in trigonometry and analytical geometry. High School honorees include Daniel F. Burke William L. Carroll Francis T. Shea and John I. Vigneron who received diplomas of graduation with Burke and Vigneron earning honorable mention for proficiency. In lower classes Imund J. Butler third year received a mathematics premium and Donald V. Chisholm first year a classics premium. Honorable mention went to Vincent J. Hickey Francis L. Shea second year Donald V. Chisholm Edward A. Sullivan and Edward T. Sullivan first year.
The Father Scully Debating Society closed its season with a whist party and entertainment held Wednesday evening in the guild rooms of the boys school building.
John T. Casey directed a whist session from 7 to 10 PM with James Moylan assisting. Winners were Charles P. Kelley for first prize and Fred Greehan for second. The program featured a musical trio, readings, and vocal selections. Clergy guests included Rev. AL J. Dooly and Rev. J S. Walsh. Organizers John T. Casey, James Moylan, James Donovan, Bernard Cully led the event and praised young men joining the club.
Last Wednesday evening Elizabeth Burke of East Cambridge and John J. Lally were married. Bridesmaid Addie Boucha and best man D Lally assisted. A reception followed at 12 Carlisle Street with family and close friends. Mrs Lally wore steel gray silk with Irish point lace.
The article notes tobacco business by wholesale or retail now requires export knowledge for proper conduct. It cites Thomas Charak’s shop at 502 Massachusetts avenue near Brookline street station as an example, with telephone number 726 2 Cambridge.
Advertises long white petticoats at 89 cents with 14 inch lawn, hemstitched tucks and dust raffle. Nainsook and cambric options listed from 1.00 to 2.49 with flounces, tucks, lace insertion, embroidery, and ruffles.
Advertises nightgowns in cotton and nainsook with embroidery yokes, lace trim, and various necks priced from 7c to $1.69. Also features heavy gingham and white lawn aprons, bib aprons, and combination chemise and skirt sets with multiple styles and trims.
Readable names include Katie Riley Emily Burke Molly Casey Miss B Sullivan Katie Burke Patrick Riley and Bella Nickerson as part of a community notice. The fragment preserves several individuals tied to a local event or announcement.
Attorney Murphy for the Opposition argued against the costly widening project. He cited Harvard College and paid speaker Daly, noting small taxpayers would bear the burden while the River Front park idea was endorsed earlier. He insisted the city has no money for this proposition as hearings ended and the council reevaluates.
Tom Charak the leading tobacconist has placed in his big salesroom at 502 Massachusetts avenue near Brookline street station the finest Humidor in New England. Built by Wellington Fillmore Co it features quartered oak construction plate glass windows and a constant humidity to keep cigars in perfect condition. The hygienic design and climate control boost stock quality and trade in the city’s largest wholesale and retail tobacco establishment.
Balcony offers dressing sacques and kimonos at varied prices. Sacques feature lace trims and tucked fronts, with options in white lawn and maslin, lengths from short to three quarters, many with yokes, inserts, and full sleeves.
Readable text lists lawn wrappers with prices from 1.00 to 2.98 showing black and white figures and color options. Descriptions cover yoke styles, sleeves, flounces, insertions, lace, Hamburg trimming, beading, ribbons, and plaited backs.
Catalog snippet lists children s short dresses priced at 50c 621-2c 75c and 98c with features including pleated fronts yokes of embroidery Hamburg insertion and edging lace ruffles and satin ribbon prices shown up to 1 50 per dress.
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