East Cambridge Obituaries and Local Society Notes
Louise Axtman 77 widow of John Axtman dies of heart disease at home after husband’s death. Funeral at Church of the Ascension and burial in Cambridge cemetery. Also reports candlepin bowling match Champs defeat Trustys. Putnam outing club minstrel plans. Harugari Hall socials. young social club formed at Miss Leddy’s. Joe Peterson returns to jewelry trade. Colonel Fay’s pool room noted. Second Baptist Sunday school 81st anniversary. Mary McKenna dies. Charles Frazier dies with Sacred Heart funeral and Malden burial.
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Louise Axtman
John Axtman
Axtman
Germany
Church of the Ascension
Third Street
Cambridge
Trustys
Walter Halloran
Frank Skelley
James Mulherin
Tom Robinson
Gus Skelley
Frank Flynn
Willie’ Toohey
John Scribe O’neil
D. Henry Callahan
St. John’s Literary Institute
Dick Delaney
New Institute
Nce
Institute
Putnam Outing Club
Harugari Hall
University City Orchestra
William McLaughlin
Alice Monahan
Gore Street
Ambrose Redmond
Mamie McCarthy
John Lane
Kitty Leddy
May Connors
Nellie Granger
Chester Martin
Jos. Horgan
Tom Shannon
William Hickey
Miss Leddy
Joe Peterson
New York
John Fay
Cambridge Street
Second Baptist Church
F. M. Pickles
Trinity M. BE. Church
Spencer
Howard
Yellowstone Park
Miss Murray
Mary McKenna
John McKenna
Mary Duff
East Watertown
Church of the Sacred Heart
Mt. Auburn Catholic Cemetery
Charles Frazier
Lambert Street
Louise White
Malden
North Cambridge Note on Higgins and Local Contest Buzz
Charles Higgins joins Henry Siegel Company Boston as shipping assistant and gains local business popularity. Eddie Walsh, junior contestant for the gold watch, gathers contributions for a party and whist event at his Madison avenue home next week. Leo Brean and Frank Phelan remain active altar-boy contestants. Notre Dame de Pitle church bazaar continues with large crowds Saturday through Tuesday, matching prior week success.
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Charles Higgins
Henry Siegel Company
Boston
Eddie’ Walsh
Madison Avenue
Leo Brean
Frank Phelan
Notre Dame de Pitle
Somers Toy Shop pioneers Cambridge fashion value
Nat J. Somers, longtime buyer of gent’s furnishings and hats, opened the Toy Shop at 498 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge seven months ago. The store offers low priced hats shirts neckwear and underwear with New York style my selection includes Riverbank hats a Crofut Knapp line and many two pair of cuffs shirts. Somers markets quality at discounted prices and personally attends customers, fueling the shop’s growing popularity and anticipated fall season.
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New York
Cambridge
Nat J. Somers
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Nat Somers
New England
Mr. Somers
Somers
Nat
Local groups plan events and elections in Cambridge district
The article notes plans for a Foresters dance at Odd Fellows hall, St John’s boys sodality officer elections, evening schools session at Shepard school, and Miss Hannah Galvin joining St John’s Choir. It highlights Frank McDermott’s campaign efforts, Ladies Auxiliary officers, and a pending Father Murphy comic opera production The Mascot with rehearsals leading to a January show and Halloween dance preparations.
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William E. Russell
Foresters of America
Odd Fellows’ Hall
St. John's Boys
Daniel Walsh
James Brennan
Shepard
Thomas Murphy
Hannah Galvin
St. John’s Choir
St. John’s Bazaar
Mary Hurley
Frank McDermott
House of Representatives
Douglas Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Division 19
A. O. TL
Nelle O'Connell
Rose Hennessey
John Leally
Mary Walsh
Edward Cobb
Mary Kearns
John R. McCool
O'Connell
Sheehan
North Cambridge
Father Murphy
St. John's Dramatic Club
Murphy's Corner Grocery Bids Quiet Artful Trade
The grocery business is conducted as fine art by Murphy on the corner of lmn and Cambridge streets.
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Murphy
Lmn
Cambridge Streets
Observat ory Hill Social Rally and Local Notices
The article notes Frank McDermott’s supporters on Observatory Hill backing his bid for representative. Ozanam Council 912 K of C meets at St Peter's hall Wednesday. Frank Cosgrove returns to work after two weeks illness. Ladies Auxiliary 25 AOH meets at St Peter's hall Thursday evening. Edward Murphy of Holly Avenue visits Rutland after staying here, then returns home. friends hope for his quick recovery.
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Frank McDermott
Ozanam Council
K. of C
St. Peter's ‘Hall
Frank Cosgrove
Concord Avenue
Boston Woven Hose Company
Ladies’ Auxiliary
St. Peter's Hall
Edward Murphy
Holly Avenue
Rutland
Cambridge
Mandell Gauley Wedding At Old Cambridge Baptist
A wedding was held Tuesday evening October 10 at Old Cambridge Baptist Church. Ralph M. Mandell and Miss Sarah Gauley exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Dr. J A Alexander. The bride was given away by her brother Robert D Gauley of New York City. Timothy W Sprague of Brookline served as best man.
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Old Cambridge Baptist Church
Ralph M. Mandell
Sarah Gauley
J. A. Alexander
Robert D. Gauley
New York City
Timothy W. Sprague
Brookline
Bride Minnie Gauley Weds. Mandell Couple Home in Malden
The ceremony at Cambridge united Miss Minnie Gauley and Mr. Robert Mandell with a maid of honor and several attendants in white dotted muslin. After a church reception at 43 Parler Street, the couple left for a South wedding trip and will reside in Malden on Upper Main Street.
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Minnie Gauley
Winifred Fisk
Hyde Park
Florence M. Leitch
Somerville
Dorothy A. Gauley
Elizabeth J. Gauley
Missa
Alice Cunningham
West Somerville
Guy W. Hussey
Boston
Robert Mandell
Newton
Arthur Fisk
Malden
Division 52 A O H Notes Ball Planned at Institute Hall
Great preparations are under way for the Division's third annual ball on Wednesday evening, Nov. 8, at Institute hall Cambridge street. McInness full orchestra directed by John McInness will provide the music for concert and dance. The arrangements committee strives to make this the crowning social event. The society expects many desirable young ladies to attend the ball.
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Institute Hall
Cambridge Street
McInness
John McInness
Dana Outing Club Hosts Social Evening
Dana Outing Club members met at John Murray’s home on Bay Street for a hearty social evening. Hosts served refreshments. club includes Neil Shine as president and officers John Murray vice president William McCarthy treasurer J Carr secretary Edward Carr and members Daniel Burke Fred Sawtelle William Holden.
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Dana Outing Club
John Murray
Bay Street
NOVGLAS CLUB NOTES Hurrah dance plans and debates
The NOVGLAS club notes report a lively first week next month with a sure dance at Thanksgiving. At last Tuesday’s meeting arguments flared while Sporty Walsh Lou Walsh and Billy Mitchell led debating. President Mahoney formed a committee and Murphy and Moran drew curious attention as Secrets were discussed. Murphy’s Wall Papers are sold at low wholesale prices.
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Lou” Dack Walsh
Billy Mitchell
Mahoney
Jack” Murphy
Tim’ Moran
Fall Stock Credit Plan Promotes Easy Clothing Purchases
An ad touts a new credit system for Cambridge shoppers offering trendy Fall clothing. Customers pick items from a splendid stock and pay afterward in small weekly installments, highlighting affordability and a new way to pay as you wear.
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Cambridge
Elegant department displays stylish clothing for men and women
Our Men’s and Boy’s Department showcases superior stock with tailor made suits, jaunty jackets, graceful skirts, and pretty waists. Fine fabrics, perfect fit, and fashionable details highlight every item for discerning shoppers.
Fall Millinery Sale Showcases Dainty Latest Styles
Our Millinery offers the daintiest and latest fashions for fall. Visit to fit and outfit every family member with Autumnal glory at this big store.
Local notes on candidates and performers. two months out
The piece mentions Frank McDermott being endorsed for candidacy and Sporty registering 89 men. It notes Kid Troran away for two months, David O Connor praised as a buck and wing dancer with Joe Ahern, and rival Bill Jardine versus Rock Nadeau for the checker title. A banquet for Heroes Geary and Kelley is under consideration.
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Troran
Frank McDermott
Osler
David O'Connor
Joe Ahern
Bill Jardine
Rock Nadeau
Geary
Kelley
Franklin Ward 7 Forms New Democratic Club
Over 100 Ward 7 citizens attended a Tuesday meeting to organize a militant Democratic club. George O'Brien presided, with Geo. O'Brien as president and J T Mayes, James J Farrell, Patrick Sullivan as officers. a charter membership list grew beyond one hundred.
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Ward 7
George O’brien
Bay Street
Geo. O'Brien
J. T. Mayes
James J. Farrell
Patrick Sullivan
James Berkeley
Michael Lynch
Patrick Heaney
Eugene Flanagan
Thos. Lovett
George O'Brien
John T. Hayes
Cosy Club
Franklin Street
Doyle Brothers Floor Laying Specialists at 879 Norfolk Street
The Doyle Brothers at 879 Norfolk Street specialize in hardwood flooring and offer a full range of floor laying services. They emphasize expertise in installing and finishing hard wood floors for homes and small projects.
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Doyle Brothers
Norfolk Street
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Hatter and Haberdasher
Brookline Street
Louis W. Cutting Company
Massachusetts Ave
Velen Whitman
Mass
Phenix Nerve Beverage CO
Pike
Phenix Nerve Beverage Company
Phenix
Louis Goulding
Squire's Arlington Sausage
Man. Oot
John P. Squire & Company
Kera
Squire
Henry F. Farrow
Prospect Street
Brore
H. A. Allyn
Fupt
Cambridge Gas Co
East Cambridge
NORTH
Central Square Employment Bureau
Raymond
Somers' Tog Shop
Dunlap & Knox
Charles Bank
Riverbank
Crofut & Knapp
Manhattan
Observatory Hill
Red Cross Commandery
KX. of M
Cyprus
Rhodes
Malta
Luther and Chase
Andrew Hewlett
Rhodes Hall
H. P. Hood
Thomas Charak
Charak
Warren H. Dow
Everett Redson
William §. Shaw
Edward A. Baker
Joshua C. Hamilton
B. M. Loomer
Phineas Reynolds
Thomas 4. Davis
Murphy's Wall Papers
L Leventhal
Cambridge ST
East Cambridge, Mass
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