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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1904

Page

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Concert in East Cambridge for Michael J. Dee Education Fund

An audience of over 1300 gathered Sunday evening for a charity concert in East Cambridge to support Michael J. Dee in the Globe education fund contest. Local performers including Antonio DiBiase, Jeremiah Scanlon, Rita McCormick, Ardelle Dunne, Lottie McDonald, and others offered songs, recitations, and instrumental pieces, with praise for the volunteers and officials. A committee led by John Walsh and Joseph McCorry thanked donors and announced forthcoming coupon parties to boost support for Dee’s campaign.

Young Globe Educational. Fund Michael J. Dee Cambridge Downey Antonio DiBiase Frank TP Pierone Mario Albanesi Jeremiah Scanlon Helen O'Brien Marietta Emery Hanlon Lottie McDonald J. Rowley Misa Mary Clarkson Boston Ed. Barrett Miss Kaith English Andrew Keefe Little Miss Homes Goodwin Pitt John Murphy John Madieros Arthur Vatelly Cook Ante J Madden Boots Cambridge Street Harrington John Hedin Lottie Susser Frank K. Lynch Hampshire Street James T. Barrett John Fair Jeremiah Downey Mr. Hines Vine Street B. Kelleher Edward I. Cahill William Atkinson Portland Street Lhaniel F. Doherty I. Hamilton Maurice Callahan Rosenburg’s W. J. Sullivan Harrington's George Kelley Schiffendecker Daniel F. Toomey Madden's M. Donovan John M. Walsh Joseph McCorry J. J. McGann M. K. Murray Daniel F. Doherty

Mezerean Club Dance at Newtowne Club Hall

A private sociable hosted by the Mezerean Tadies' club at Newtowne club hall on Massachusetts avenue and Davenport street featured Kain's orchestra of Boston playing six pieces. About 160 attendees, many prominent in social and benevolent life, attended as fashion highlighted the event with festive dress. Charles F. Manning directed the floor management.

Newtowne Club Massachusetts Avenue Davenport Street Mezerean Tadies Kain Boston Charles F. Manning

Local club officers listed after brief intermission

The club notes list Mrs. Matrons Daly Mrs. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Charles Melntire among those involved. Officers for the current year are Miss Agnes Spain president Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick secretary and Miss Margaret Ford treasurer. Refreshments were served during the intermission.

Diimeelf Thinge Mra Tine J.’ Daly M. Fitepatrick Charles Melntire Agnes Spain Dent Agnes Fitspatrick Margaret Ford

Strike and Spare Club Featured Lively Malta Bowling Night

The Strike and Spare club held a lively Thursday evening at Malta Temple private alleys. Mr. Arsdale was guest of honor with Mrs. Van Arsdale managing the kitchen under grand chef David Gaw. Ladies showcased skill as candle-pin bowlers while officers for the year included Frank Dodge as president and Mrs. David Gaw as treasurer.

Malta ‘Temple Arsdale Misa Malalleys Van David Gaw Heanora Frank Dodge Edward van Arndale

Concert And Dance Party For Albert Wright In City Hall

Odd Fellows hall hosted a crowd of Wright supporters for a concert and dance in his honor. Notable performers included Beatrice Taylor Lillian Sewell Genie and David Smith Yvonne Fortin and Helen Mahler with Wright playing cornet and trombone solos. The program featured piano, readings, dances, and an orchestra, ending with a fine collation.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Albert W. Wright Wright Beatrice Taylor Lillian Sewell Genie David Smith Isabelle Geldert Beatrice Sewell Albert V. Wright Hattie Moody Yvonne Fortin Mabel Coy Prince Miax Gente Smith Helen D. Mahler Alice Bhow He'on Mahler Sol Wm. Linnahan Aoe Aha Z- bin Prince Mabe

Prospect Union Reading Showcases George Riddle's Readings

A Prospect Union audience enjoyed readings by George Riddle noted as a premier public reader with a delightful Harvard trio providing a concert. Five selections included Kipling, Kate Douglas Wiggin, and Arla Bates works, with an encore piece "Aunty Doleful" eliciting strong laughter. next week a talk on Eleven Years in the Wachusett Legislature is announced.

Prospect Union George Riddle Harvard Messrs H. E. Bolyston Ray Murphy Lee Hall Kipling Kate Douglass Wiggin Lodore Arla Bates Ballantyne Harvard Law Officod Wbachunetts

Whist Party at St Johns Hall For Temple Abstinence Society

A whist party and dance at St Johns Hall Fourth Street raised funds for Father Mathews Total Abstinence Society. Elizabeth McLaughlin led the event with many attendees from town and visitors, about 180 tables of play, and a late-night dance following the games.

St. John's Hall Fourth Street Father Mathew Elizabeth McLaughlin Edward Gaughan The Temperance Society Nellie McLaughlin Misa Margaret Sharkey Mias Frances Crowley Tena McLaughlin Milas Margaret O'Brien Mina Nellie Dwyer Misa Mary O'Keefe Margaret Newman Milas Agnes Anderson Alice Baulfe Margaret Burny Alice Murphy Margaret Ryan Mary Havery Mina Gertrude J. Billard Annie Murphy Mise Josephine Rosenberg Margaret Hogan May Gilligan Charles Burne Mira May Gilligan Hattie Lambert

Names Listed in Historical Society Meeting Roll Call

A garbled OCR line lists attendees including Sadie Mo Phesry McGreth Emma Drake Fred Lacerda William New York Edward OBrien Doherty Hugh O Rourke Daniel Burke Dante Quinn John Connor Edward Donough rt Cullen Charles Frank Walsh Lewis Steele and Thomas Toomey as participants or members.

Erthe Ciey Sadie MoPhesry McGreth Emma Sadie Drake Fred Lacerda William Newyo Edward O’brien Willam Doherty Hugh O'Rourke Daniel’ Burke Dante Quinn John Connor Edward Donough Rt Cullen Charles Frank Walsh Lewis Steele Thomas Toomey

Lost Boy Found at Dover After Week of Disappearance

Johnson Smith of 1250 corn street learns his 19 year old son Harry who worked in the crockery department at Rt. H. White's was found in Dover New Hampshire nine days after leaving home following a tardy dismissal. A letter from Dover indicated a boy seeking work to return to Cambridge. Mrs Richardson traveled to Dover to reclaim him.

Johnson Smith Corn Street Harry Dover N. H Crockery Rt. H E. W. Harris Central Avenue Cambridge

First Annual Dance by Circle Pride of Northern Light

The Circle Pride of Northern Light No 758 C O F A held its first annual dance at Cyprus and Luther halls on Prospect Street drawing about 150 couples. Notable attendees included officers and initiates, with 60 members marching, while meetings continue at Temple hall Massachusetts Avenue every second and fourth Thursday.

Circle Pride of Northern Light Cyprus Luther Halls Prospect Street Annie Magnuson Vanja. Smith Munson Mis. Graf Valerias Maria Graf Co. C Hedvig Walerius C. C Martha Hedlund Vanja Smith Marla Johnson Hannah Green R. G Olga Graven L. G Susie Ericson J. G Hannah Ericson C. G

Sixth Annual Ball of Branch Columbia Mor Estate Benefit

The sixth annual ball of Branch Columbia No 454 Irish National Mor estate s Benefit association drew a large crowd Thursday in the institute hall. Ex Mayor John H H McNamee led the grand march followed by Grand Regent Thomas Herlihy and 100 couples. The event featured bunting, patriotic pictures, and a pretty stage with a full floor crew led by Thomas Herlihy and assisted by John Trodden and others. The reception and arrangements committees listed numerous members including James Barrett, John Twohey, Eugene Sullivan, Geo H Kelly, and Thomas Parks among many others.

Branch Columbia Irish National Moresters’ Benefit Association John H. H. McNamee Thomas Herlihy John TH. Trodden John Dennehy James Butler Los T. Horgan David T. Burns Daniel Murphy David Lane Tim Lane Jas T. Barrett James A. Yates John Twohey Eugene Sullivan Geo. H. Kelly Patrick Colbert Dennis J. Falvey Robert Wiseman Jeremiah McCarthy Michael Margey John H. Trodden Daniel D. Sheahan Denis Cremmins Denie Field David O'Mara Thomas J. Parks Denis Duggan Patrick Herlihy John Sheahan John Guerin John Smith

Malta club dance committee and officers named

The committee of arrangements of the Ladies' Malta club at its recent dance were as follows Mrs. David Gaw Mrs. Fred Curtis Mra. Pratt meet My Taroa The officers of the club for ¢ 5 t year are Mrs. Knight ope ambuent Mrs. Dr. Weeks vice-president Mra. W. T. Leonard secretary and Mrs. George Whippen treasurer.

Ladies’ Malta Club David Gaw Fred Curtis

Non-partisan machine thwarts party driven municipal push

The piece recounts failed Republican movement hopes in a municipal campaign, with insiders like McNamee and McBride ousted or sidelined. It notes the Non-partisan machine exposing weaknesses, pressure on nominees, and disenchantment among supporters as ward races face controlled, docile candidates led by Big John. It mentions Keith, Wardwell, and Coveney amid faction conflicts and funding concerns.

Ward Harry W. Joel Coveney

Sudder Deaths of Mrs Elisabeth Cunningham

The sudden death of Mrs Elisabeth Cunningham occurred on Wednesday at the residence of her daughter Mrs Henry Bastian at 8 Oak Circle. Born in Ireland 62 years ago she came to this country early, lived for years in Dedham, moved to the city to reside with her daughter over a year ago. Funeral was Friday at 10 am from St Marys church Norfolk Street with Rev Fr Kiley as celebrant. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery Dedham.

Hlisabeth Cunningham Henry Bastian Oak Circle Ireland Dedham Bt. Mary's Church Norfolk Street Kiley St. Mary's Cemetery

Mrs Elizabeth Davis Dies Sudden After Illness

Mrs Elizabeth Maria Davin Davis died suddenly from pneumonia after a few days illness at her daughter Mrs Jamies Rourke’s home 220 Broadway. Born in Ireland she lived in this city many years and cared for by family. Funeral was Friday at 8 15 a m St Marys church Norfolk Street with interment in Calvary Cemetery Dorchester.

Eligabeth Maria Davin Jamies Rourke Broadway Ireland America Pearl Street William Davis Leason St. Mary's Church Norfolk Street Father Brown Calvary ‘Cemetery Dorchester

Miss Sarah McCullough Dies After Illness at 60

Miss Sarah McCullough aged 60 died last Tuesday at the residence of her brother George McCullough with whom she had lived since his wife’s death over 23 years ago. Pneumonia was the cause after a few days illness. Born in Ireland she came to this country early and lived here nearly 40 years. She and her brother enjoyed a six week trip to Ireland last September. She leaves many friends and her brother’s children who regarded her as their mother. Funeral was Friday at 9 AM at St Marys Church Norfolk Street with Rev Father Riley. interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.

Sarah McCullough George McCullough Phewmonia Ireland Dave Green ‘Isle Old Country St. Mary's Church Norfolk Street Riley Ng - Masa Mace Holy Cross Cemetery Malden

Shakespeare revised horse riot near Central Square

A dispute over a horse led to a street brawl on Massachusetts Avenue around 6 30 PM Wednesday near Central Square. A. F. Goulry and (. J. Heason claimed ownership as onlookers joined a miniature riot before Sergeant Robinson calmed the scene. The horse and fighters were taken to the police station, with ownership to be decided in court.

Richard the Third Passeraby Central Square Eny Richard Hoss Massachusetts Avenue A. F. Goulry Somerville J.heason River Street Robinson

Phoe nx Social Club Holds Second Annual Ball

The Phoe ix Social club hosted its second annual ball at Cypress hall Malta Temple Pros pect street drawing over 400 attendees. Condit's seven piece orchestra played late into the night with Condit conducting. Decor featured tropical palms and ferns making the stage appealing. The event was described as the club's most successful social evening to date.

Phoeix Cypress Hall Malta Temple Prospect Street Condit

Fear of Twin Sullivan Drives Kid McCoy to Seek Opponent

The Chicago American reports Kid McCoy fears a rematch with Jack Sullivan and may avoid the bout by finding a substitute. Possible foe ideas include John Wille or Jack O’Brien as Sullivan travels from Boston to Los Angeles for a November date.

Chicago Almerican Iast Puesny Kid Mcyer Jack Twin Sullivan Chicago Los Angeles Foxy Wooster Severn Meloy Boston Rome John Wille Jack O'Brien McOly O'Brien Oma

Sullivan Prepares to Battle McCoy in Los Angeles

The article notes Sullivan's anger toward McCoy as he heads to Los Angeles, planning to vent during the return match. It mentions McCoy’s current form and the high stakes of the matchup, with anticipation of a big audience and potential money incentives.

Prateco McCoy Sullivan Kia McCoy Los Angeles New England

Charles River National Bank Gains for Modern Facilities

The Charles River National Bank, founded in 1832, has expanded its rooms and improved facilities for patrons. Deposits recently surpassed 1,250,000, with strong ties to Boston bankers aiding foreign exchange and remittance. The institution emphasizes courteous service and up-to-date, conservative banking methods.

Charles River National Bank Institution Arence Aroard University St . 16 Boston

The Christmas Delineator Featured In December Issue

The December Delineator offers cheer and helpfulness with attractive fashion pages, literary selections, and Christmas notes. It highlights the Romance of Wagner and Cosima, Court Circles of the Republic, short stories by notable authors, children’s pieces, and writers like Baum and Cooke. It also includes needlework, cookery, and women’s interest topics, all tied to festive season prep.

Wagner Cosima

The Merry Company stage production at St John’s parish

Under Miss Katherine White the MERRY COMPANY brings a lively comedy to the parish youth with a 75 member chorus. It features new dances Maypole and Blackbird and a military air with choruses from When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Two performances planned for children and adults. date to be announced in the Cambridge SENTINEL North Cambridge column.

Katherine White St. John’s Chapel Johnny Pullen Talen Cambridge Cambridge Sentinel

Henderson declines mayoral nomination offer

Arthur R. Henderson, nominated by the Cambridge Republican committee, declines the mayoral bid after careful consideration. In his letter dated Cambridge, Mass, he thanks the committee chairman Walter L. Cowlishaw for the honor and states he cannot accept the candidacy.

Arthur R. Henderson Cambridge Navy Walter Ll. Cowlishaw Mass Mr. Cowlishaw

Our Park Department’s Riverfront Boulevard Progress

The park department completed a major boulevard project along the river from Magazine Street to Houlston, started last July, a remarkable achievement. Nearby Captain's Island bathing beach area is in superb condition with a refinished baseball diamond awaiting spring use. Trees, shrubs, turf and walks received notable attention, especially the walks.

Park Department Magazine Street Houlston Captain’s Island

River front boulevard project advances in Cambridge

A 2-foot drive from Western Avenue to Hoylston is complete with a smooth roadbed. Work includes a 5 foot retaining wall from Western Avenue to Stiles Street to stabilize the river bank and allow a continuous boulevard from Boylston Street to Harbard Bridge. Costs for Sections upper and lower total about $3501.39. Local business leaders acknowledge public benefit outweighs private losses as the park commission pushes rapid, economical riverfront improvements.

Metro Politan Park T Hoylston Western Avenue Stiles Street Sands Street Boylston Street Harbard Bridge River Street Boyleton Strait Park Department Brookline Street Park Commissioners F. H. Raymond Cambridge Electric Light Company Broad Canal First Street Ht. P. Houghton Cambridge

Death of John Cummings Iron Molder at 49 Fourth Street

John Cummings died Monday morning at his home, 49 Fourth Street. An iron molder by trade and a native of New Braintree, Massachusetts, he was 49 years old and leaves a bereaved family. Burial took place in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Arlington.

John Cummings Fourth Street New Braintree Mass St. Paul's Cemetery Arlington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Michael’ Dee Mezerean Club Strike and Spare Club Prospect Union Reading Whist Party Everts and Hengenlisie Ane Republican Movement For McNamee Sousa Big John Board of Aldermen Davin East Cambridge Caratety Board of Aldermen Aftimg Anderson John Reina Felix McBride Daly Dan Shavehnessy McBride Charles P. Keith Keith Walter Wardwell Walter Daly-Donovan-Coveney Ernest Clark Elizabeth Diaria Davis Sarah McCullouch Shakespeare Revised Phoenix Social Club Twin Sullivan Charles River National Bank the Merry Company Henderson Our Park Chace Andrew Joconein Park Board
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