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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
3
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen debated a veto on a request for a list of outstanding city bills. Alderman Bell argued for clear financial data while Alderman Barrett favored updating figures and avoiding delays. The veto stood, then amended orders set new dates for reporting and payment reviews.
East Cambridge hosts the Laselle club minstrel show and dance on November 18 at Institute hall directed by John J. Nolan of South Boston. Tickets sold well after last year’s crowd. officials invited and likely to be teased by rehearsals. Nolan’s arrangements feature popular song renditions by Laselle singers and local talents.
Dr. Grace Shelton arrested by U S authorities for sending unlawful letters to Prof. LeNoir King was discharged by Commissioner Fiske after private testimony. The U S Attorney, citing public morality, moved for discharge as Shelton promised not to offend again.
The Fifth Middlesex representative Frederick Deitrick seeks another term praising loyalty to constituents and advocacy for public good. His record includes bills for children’s streetcar safety, crippled children schooling study funding, and lowering telephone rates, with governor opposition noted. Deitrick, Harvard Law School 1898 graduate from Pennsylvania, helped flip the district Democratic and is forecast for a substantial victory next Tuesday.
A very successful whist party for the Bennet at the charity club hospital was held at Mr James residence. Conte Lodge No 17 NBOP held a successful whist in G A R hall Cambridge Street. YPCU members of the Second Universalist church plan a dance next month and will appoint a committee at the next meeting. Martha G Stevens was brides maid at a Scituate wedding. Barbara Galpin will celebrate 26 years in journalism with a reception at the Vendome on November 4. Miss Margaret Higginson engaged to James Dallinger Barney of Roxbury, Harvard Medical School class of 1900. Harry H Burpee to marry Hallie B Alden of Brandon Vermont. Irving R Heath and Dr Knowlton duck shooting at Weymouth.
A Cambridge hall reception marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arthur F Xavier who were born in Gibraltar and came to Boston. He leads the Calpean club and Cambridge Benevolent association while she engages with Pilgrim Fathers Calpean Benevolent Society. The couple reside at 92 River street with two children Alma and Ernest.
Assistant District Attorney Hugh Bancroft mourns the death of his wife Mary Cogan Bancroft daughter of former Cambridge alderman Joseph Cogan. Funeral services will be private at their home Sunday at 2 pm. She was born in Cambridge a Radcliffe graduate aged about 21. The couple wed June 25 1902 after a quiet engagement.
Court William E Russell No 121 F of A announces its seventh anniversary concert and ball at Odd Fellows hall on Friday evening. Committee members include Chief Ranger Thomas P O’Neil Sub Chief Ranger Andrew J Hennes ay John J Hurley Josonan John Cochran and Carl.
Elaborate plans aim to make the forthcoming affair the best in court history and the finest of its kind in North Cambridge. They have hired Kearn's orchestra. The Court William B. Russell is the largest Foresters lodge in Cambridge with 190 members in good standing, instituted November 19, 1896.
Superintendent Montgomery announces winter improvements in North Cambridge with the large playground to be flooded for skating and sports. The park system aims to maximize use, noting high bathing beach patronage despite cooler months. Shelter showers at Cambridge Field near completion and ready within days, with extensive improvements planned for next year.
Cambridge police report Henry Burkey died Monday morning by hanging from a clothesline attached to an electric light pole. No investigation will be made as he was despondent and out of work. His widow Annie Burkey refused burial funds, saying she is destitute with an infant. A note on the body directs notify Annie Burkey of 76 First Street East Cambridge and telegraph W E Burkey of 8 High Street South Norwalk Ct.
A list of building permits includes 10300 Cambridge Paper Box Co at 79 Portland Street in ward four with Donald McDonald and J B Bryne as builders. 10801 Charles 8 Viano at 401 Cambridge Street ward one alterations. 10802 A M Houghton at 658 Garden Street ward eleven conservatory. 10303 Frank Addman at 21A Webster Avenue ward alterations. 10304 John T Scully at First Street car Bent ward one wagon shed. 10306 John T Scully ward one office. 10306 Amanda Varney at 28 Railroad Street ward eleven henhouse. 10308 George A Proctor at 2 Easensa factory ward one. Professor M H Morgan of Harvard gave his third lecture in a series on the History of Classical Studies with an audience of several hundred.
Obituary notices list several residents with dates and ages including Francia Donovan 49, Mary OConnell 70, Margaret Doherty infant, Henrika Harkanson 87, James Merritt 97, Henry Burkey 80, Robert ONeill infant, John Doherty 60, plus addresses on Rice Street Broad Street and Cambridge.</S>
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