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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
2
Three years on the common council Daniel J. Dinan of Ward 1 seeks the Democratic nomination for the board of aldermen. Supporters urge voters to recognize his service and choose him for experienced, capable leadership in the city government.
Cambridge residents attended a smokeless talk by Rev Fr Gleason of San Francisco, famed for serving as chaplain with U S cavalry in the Boxer War. his address followed by a social hour. The Gibson Pleasure Club announced its annual social on Jan 11 at Cyprus hall, with officers listed. Div 12 AOH Auxiliary staged a successful party at Eagle hall with gifts won by Alice Doyle, Louise Egan, George Dobbs and Patrick Doyle.
A long list of small to multi family houses for sale and rent across Ahern Otis Spring Fairfield Green Cambridge Fifth Otis and Hampshire streets. Properties include 2 to 4 unit houses with 4 to 14 rooms, gas lighting, varying land sizes, rents from 432 yearly to 468 yearly, prices from 1500 to 5500. Open evenings. telephone 891-3.
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Mikado will be staged at Aquinas Hall with G A group and aided by notable women performers. Director John B Whorisky leads rehearsals with Kathryn Ducey as Yum Yum and John Haverty Jr as Ko Ko along with David O Connor Pooh Bah and other cast members. Leon Cadman assists in drama. Catholic Bowling League formed in Cambridge with 16 week schedule and officers led by Neil J Kelleher and Edward Powers.
A fragment from a North Cam district notes a lively Odd Fellows barn party described with slang. The piece hints at a well attended gathering and a lighthearted mood among attendees.
The report describes a community gathering for a bridge party hosted by local residents Mandy and a male narrator. Attendees included folks from nearby towns, with Squire Billy Murray noted as a notable local. The event featured festive decorations, music, dancing, and offerings, with a committee led by William Murray and other locals praised for organizing the successful affair.
The Boston Elevated Mutual Aid Association plans its fifth biennial ball at Mechanics Building on Wednesday evening November 21. The group, formed seven years ago for sick and disabled members, funds benefits from monthly 50 cent dues while the railroad covers running costs. The relief paid exceeds $11,000 yearly. proceeds of the ball will boost the sick benefit fund. Balger chairs the ball committee with Barnes, Pherson, and Walter Rae in key posts.
Samuel W. Pill a well known Ward Three resident and Pill Bros hardware merchant 1098 Cambridge Street seeks a Democratic councilman nomination. Described as a true Democrat with a kindly genial disposition public affairs student and active in social charitable circles Pill promises to put the plain people first in city governance.
The Blackstone Market and Johnston market partnership launches a two story storehouse rear shipping and receiving work for eight men. A cash system and ten delivery teams enhance sales. Crowds attend as the Cambridge City band plays. The new market aims for a stylish setting and solid patronage. Mr. Johnston appears thanked for initiating the enterprise.
Middlesex ss Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Cambridge woman Mary A. McLaughlin asking appearance November 20 1906 to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted Joseph Kennedy seeks to act as executor without bond and notices must appear weekly in the Cambridge Sentinel for three weeks and be mailed or delivered seven days before court Witness Charles J MeIntire First Judge date October 29 1906
Mary E. Coombs of Natick Massachusetts asks Middlesex Superior Court to declare her 1906 Washington marriage to George H. Cooper invalid. Cooper previously married Harriet Louisa Bruce in 1902, making the Natick ceremony potentially void due to an undivorced prior spouse.
Middlesex Superior Court orders petitioner to publish attested copy of libel and order in Cambridge Sentinel for three weeks and send registered copy to respondent’s last known address. Respondent must show cause why prayer in libel should be granted on first Monday of December. Clerk Theo C Hurd attests.
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