King of Greece Shot In Crete Amid Turbulent Campaign
In a letter to The Enterprise Arthur Badavis of Marlboro describes the assassination attempt on King George II of Greece in Crete. He recounts a shot fired close to the king as he walked with his aid Frank Houdis, the assassin cast the weapon aside, and the king died within minutes. Badavis notes the Greek ruler was 48 and had sought money from the murderer, while praising the king as a good ruler and hoping for peace for the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Badavis
George
Greece
Badavis
Marlboro
New York City
King George
Frank Houdis
Writes of High Water in Pains
John Lebarre, once of the city, reports from Bellows Falls Vermont where flood conditions disrupted life. He describes cold weather and scarce food, noting trains and freight deliveries disrupted and people sheltering as waters rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lebarre
Ohio
Indiana
Bellows Falls
Boston
Maine
Funeral services draw large crowd for local leader
A large turnout attended the funeral service for a prominent local figure. Attendees included family members and community members as mourners gathered to pay their respects and reflect on the individual’s contributions.
Charity Society Fun Brings Lively Contests and Prizes
The dies Charitable society of the Unitarian church held a Thursday afternoon meet before its annual meeting. Supper by Mrs Pratt, Mrs Arnold, Mrs Howe, and Mrs George Howe preceded a novel entertainment. Winners included Mrs Estabrook for trimming five apples and Mrs Witherbee for a one act feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies’ Charitable Society of the Unichurch
Harry Pratt
Loren Arnold
A. B. Howe
George Howe
Florence Howe
William Estabrook
Edna Taylor
E. H. Kingsbury
A. H. Estabrook
Eugene Lawrence
Bure ‘Elderkin
William Witherbee
Unitarian Church
We Carpenters’ Union
Henry Stevens
Morse Re elected President Colonial Club Meeting
The Colonial Club annual meeting at Mrs. E. Gordon's home elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Fred B. Morse. vice president Mrs. Fred B. Parker. corresponding secretary Mrs. John S. Fay. treasurer Mrs. A. R. Stevens. auditor Mrs. Harry Davis. Executive committee and committee chairs named. A piano duet closed the session with refreshments. Next meeting set for April 21 at Mrs. George R. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gordon
Fred B. Morse
Fred B. Parker
Johns. Fay
Carrie. Farnum
A R.stevens
Harry Davis
Carl I. Stevens
C. E. Gordon
C. Howard Brigham
Fred Pratt
George
R. Hall
Cabaret by Young Ladies Draws Highland Lodge Crowd
The Highland Fraternal Lodge hosted a cabaret at First National Hall Monday evening with about 136 attendees. A three act play The Maiden Al Forlorn featured a seaside hotel setting and a cast including Wixabetti Meredith Julia Mc Cabe Maud Barnsdale and Miss Mary Cavanaugh who also directed the event. Refreshments were served by several ladies and vocal and piano selections by Miss Alice Callahan added to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Fraternal Lodge
Wixabetti Meredith
Julia McCabe
Maud Barnsdale
David O’brien
Bertha Barnsdale
Wrefence
Hoskins
Louise
May Sullivan
Kivan
G. House
Mary Cavanaugh
Dundee
Maria Mitchell
John Kirby
M. Dolan
Julia Hannagan
Bernard McMurray
Mary
Cavanaugh
Alice Callahan
Landry Couple Welcome A Very Pretty Baby
Mr and Mrs Edward Landry announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday April 5. Joseph Blanchette purchases the Campbell estate on Bond Street. Chabot performed with the Worcester Musical Union at a grand concert Sunday, featuring a band of over 200 musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Landry
Verry
Joseph, Blanchette
Campbell
Bond St
Chabot
Worcester Musical Union
Farmers look to Hopkinton canning factory for market
Farmers from Southboro Northboro and Marlboro met at the high school to plan supplying a Hopkinton canning plant producing Lawson oat foods They aim to raise acres for corn tomatoes and peas while the company offers prices per unit The Marlboro Northboro Southboro delegations form committees to gauge acreage and secure a market for farm products
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southboro
Northboro
Marlboro
Hopkinton
Roger L
Brookline
Commercial Travelers’ Association of America
Harris W. Spalding
A. G Tanner
C. L. Ryan
Fravkinton
M. Browne
J. P. Rowe
Board of Trade
J. A. Rice
A. C. Lamson
Mr. Browne
Boston
EB. L. Browne
Theodore Temple
George Wilmott
J. L. Byard
F. Howard Brown
Marlboro M.M
Browne
Howard Brown
Elmer D. Howe
William Kimball
B. C. Tilley
H. L. Sparrow
Henry Spurr
Thomas L. Wilmarth
Wilmarth
Dramatic club debates pool table decision favoring affirmative
The dramatic club held a well attended Monday night meeting with three initiates and a joint debate on adding a pool table. The affirmative, led by Alberic Lacroix and others, won the judges’ favor over the negative side. A five member committee was named to study the pool table purchase and report at the next meeting. The next joint debate is set for April 21 on woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Club
Alberic Lacroix
George Martel
Fred Lamothe
Amedee ‘Belmre
Arthur J. Rougeau
Henry Lafrance
Moise Sasseville
Charles Richard
Henry Bouffard
Edward Chabot
Wilfrid Pelletier
Henry Dupuis
Noe Peloquin
G. J
Laplante
Flood Devastation Prompted Four Day Lockout In Indianapolis
Phil Byrne of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union returned from Indianapolis where he was confined four days due to flooding. He described extensive devastation in the surrounding area and the suffering of residents, noting many could not grasp the scale without visiting. Master Harold W. Watson arrived home from Hudson to a surprise party with friends from multiple towns. A ring was presented and games followed by refreshments as goodbyes were exchanged. Pierre Boudreau is ill and returned home on Bond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. J. Byrne
The
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Indianapolis
Mr. Byrne
Harold W. Watson
Hudson
Boston
Worcester
Cambridge
Natick and Spencer
Marlboro
Aldermen approve street lighting contract and sidewalk plans
The Worcester board of aldermen met Monday and approved a street lighting contract with Marlboro Electric Light Co with rates $18.75 per light yearly for one year and lower rates for longer terms. They also reviewed sidewalk projects on Mount Pleasant Street and School Street and referred motions to the sidewalk committee.
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Committee On Highways
Board of Health
Calvin, John and
Julian A. Clisbee
Maplewood Cemetery
Gleason
Wiayground
W. Ho Hannagar
Common Council
Edgar Weeks
W. P. Frye
Dr. C. T. Warner
Carl Doucette
D. W. Powers
Fire Department
Ghiloni
Aldermay Frye
Derman Ghilori
Ineo
Derman Lynch
Boston
Government of Worcester
Worcester Consolidated Street ‘Railway
Worcester
Henry N. Lowell
Bicknell St
Alderman Lynch
Main St
Howe St
Newton St
Blake
Oes
Lyons
Ngs
Man Frye
Holyoke
Russell
Largely Attended Smoker At Civic League Meeting
The Young Men's Civic League held a largely attended smoker Monday evening. A bout between Boland and Wesley Wheeler featured a fing exhibition in three rounds. Eddy and Floyd Skinner performed a wrestling exhibition, while Joseph Houde and Frank Baker showcased the manly art. Arthur Devine and Frank Baker also wrestled. Refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Gere hosted guests including attie and Mrs Camille Patent and their son Arthur. Simon Grenon and a party from Woonsocket RI were guests of Grenon on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Civic League
Boland
Wesley Wheeler
Manly
Eddy
Floyd Skinner
Joseph Houde
Frank Baker
Arthur Devine
Attie
Camille Patent
Arthur
Grenon
Eligher
License renewals spark talk at packed meeting
The Enterprise reports a tense scene as license renewals loom and applicants plead their cases. Commissioners met two hours Monday and two hours Tuesday, with discussion centered on whether current holders should keep licenses for another year amid debate over fairness and process.
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Enterprise
New England Tel
Tel
Reaton
E & Stone
Engterprise
Jesalae Huteh
Ap A Nee
Gleason House
T. Henry Burke
E. P
Twig of Thorn play delights Galway village residents
The Tuesday drama troupe staged The Twig of Thorn at a Galway cottage. Nessa Teig and granddaughter Conah feature amid love, conflict, and fairytale songs. Aengus Arann hopes for marriage despite poverty. priest and neighbors provide support as villagers celebrate with song and local treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessa Teig
Hous
A. P.’ Ow Mauryn
J. F. Jetterson Gonah
Nessa
John E. Rice Aengus Arann
A. N. Payne Aileel
H. Churchill
Brian
G. ‘W. Piper
Mra
BE. H. Kingebu
Warren Simonds
Claude Williams
Clarles Beaudry
Clafiin
W. J. Morse
Walter Wood
County Galway
Nean
Mauryn
Tella
Oonah
Conah
Aengus Arann
Aengus
Sieiie
Kathleen
Aileel
Happy Hollow Dance in Preston Hall Featured by Local Club
A Happy Hollow social event in Preston Hall drew guests for an evening of dancing. A quartet led by Roberts Gus Fredtk and Harry O Grady performed, with Collins orchestra providing a large portion of the program. The committee included Edward Lattinville Cavanaugh Edward Purcell John Fanning and Thomas Brigham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hollow
Preston Hall
Happy Hollow Club
Roberts
Gus
Fred 'Tk
Harry O’ Grady
Jaca
Rose
Meing
Collins
Tastic
Edward Lattinville
Cavanaugh
Edward Purcell
John Fanning
Thom
Brigham
Marlboro police caps and New York officers in news
A garbled report notes Marlboro police caps and New York officers in news, mentioning attire and a claim about wearing caps by officers. The text is unclear and lacks concrete events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Committee On Police
Marlboro Police
New Yorke
Local resident William Mt Ormond noted for church work
William Mt Ormond, formerly of this city and now in Melrose, famed for his success in the Armours Co. and widely active in Holy Trinity Church, stands out as a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mt Ormond
Melrose
Lomtas Armour Co
Holy Trinity Church
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Morse
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Lawson
Pink. Co. Weald
Pierre Boudreau
Mattent
J. Perry
Mount Pleasant St
Barton
R. J. Beaudreau
Bb. Tsaber
Beaudreau
Co. T
Shapiro
Bowdreau
Committee On
Lynch
Ghilont
Yeas
Archambeault
Boudreau
Frye
Griffonil
Whalen
Kelleher
James J. Sullivan
Catherine Sullivan
Frank P. O'Donnell
Escex St
Committee On Claims
Ft . I. Raisbirg
Maplewood Ave
Windsor
J. M. Stanleys
F . Northboro
Stanley Sallie
Lynch - Sthis
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Adelard Ladouxy
Utting
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Essex
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