New Orleans Mardi Gras Visit Notes Local Life and Race History
The writer recalls being in New Orleans during Mardi Gras before Lent and describes city life. They mention horse racing as a beloved institution, two parks hosting events, substantial local spending, river floods with inches of water on sidewalks, and encounters with a priest from Boston and Superintendent O’Donnell.
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New Orleans
Laeda
New Orléans
Jetter
Fom Park
Orleans
Toome Ghd
Boston
O'Donnell
New
Probate Court Hears Petition on Maynard Land Division
Peter Golubowski petitions the Middlesex County Probate Court for partition of undivided shares in Broadbent Park Maynard land lots numbers fifty and others totaling multiple parcels under the plan by Horace F. Tuttle dated October 1916. A commissioner may divide or order private sale and distribute proceeds. respondents are summoned to appear on August 18, 1927 at 10 AM in Bridge, Middlesex County.
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Aith
Massachusetts
Tony Kopacz
Julia Golubow
Wanda Kopacy
Atnie ‘A
Assabet
Bf Maynard
Maryly
Cambridge
Lenaki
Hudson
Bas
Peter Golubowski
Grath
Middle
Maynard
Middlesex
County of
Commonwealth of Massameoetis
Broadbent Park
Horace F. Tuttle
Middlesax South District
Bridge
Gaid
Midffesex
Porviba Arrax
Open Road talk and walking urged for peace and fellowship
Rev. Parsons spoke at a Kiwanis meeting urging walking and open country hikes to foster understanding across nationalities. He said daily walking builds fitness and social bonds, and that shared strolls help people relate and resolve conflicts for universal peace. Red Cross funds were solicited with a $100 club donation.
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Barna
Clyd
Elks Home
Iso
Parsons
Tiine
Ted de Morayé
Westboro town hall hosts Jim Jam Jam musical comedy
Kilmer Bennett leads the Community Land ensemble as The orchestra provides music for dancing after the show. A rehearsal notes a production of Nothing But the Truth by the Public Schools Alliance to be staged tomorrow and Friday at 8 o clock in the High School Auditorium. Marjorie Mollard and Ett on Hanson play Miss Verna Young and Thomas arr respectively.
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Jim
Jam
Kilmer Bennett
Arge
Ruth
Marjorie Mollard
Etton Hansoi
Verna Young
Thomas Arr
in-between evening wear explored for smart dining
An article discusses adaptable dinner frocks suitable for those not needing full evening clothes. It highlights sheer fabrics and chiffon dresses with cape backs and lace trims, and notes variations like short sleeves and adaptable jackets to convert a formal gown for semi formal dinners.
Madeiros confession ties to Boston death case
Celestino Madeiros of Daw yReA Mid pleads to killing an elderly Wren cashier in a planned robbery. A detective notes the suspect’s connections to the Sacco Vanzetti case being considered but not linked.
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Boston
INS
Celestino Madeiros
Fire destroys Chase building at Amherst. students aid rescue
Amherst College students helped firemen save stock from eight shops after a blaze swept the Chase building. The fire, of undetermined origin, burned through the night and was under control by morning with damages estimated at 75 000 dollars. Two adjacent structures including the fire headquarters were threatened as flames confined to the start building. John Coolige, the president's son, and an Amberet student aided the responders.
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Amherst
Amherst College
Chase
John Coolige
Bristol Editor Joseph Farrelly Dies at 65
Bristol Rhode Island editor Joseph Franklin Farrelly, editor of the Bristol Phoenix, dies at home at age 65. Authorities say a 14 year old injury may have contributed to his death. Farrelly, a Pittsfield Mass. native, started his newspaper career in western Massachusetts and had not been in normal health since a 1913 Maine fall.
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Bristol, R. I
Joseph Franklin Farrelly
Bristol Phoenix
Farrellly
Pittsfield
Mass
Massachusetts
Maine
Clerical Prediction of Boston Earthquake Cited in Providence Speech
Reverend Andrew Jones of Philadelphia warned the Providence Baptist Church that a Boston quake would destroy the city if sins continued. He urged immediate repentance, claiming Providence would soon suffer an earthquake, which occurred in February 1924 but caused no damage.
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Providence
Boston
Andrew, Jones
Philadelphaa
Boxing results highlight from 118th battle in New York
In a crowded card of 88 bouts, one bout stood out as a national highlight on the New York stage at the 118th Battle. Nak To Ln achieved a notable victory, drawing attention amid a dense lineup.
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Boston
INS
New York
Nak
Town tightens license rules and fees in new system
The Board of Selectmen introduces a unified licensing regime with specific fees for common victualer, Lord's Day, jobbing and express permits set at two dollars, five dollars for junk dealers public hall and automobile agency and an eight year term for the latter. Licenses issued by the town clerk, required by May 1, with all dealers closed without permits until secured.
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Maynard
Board of Selectmen
Mrs Mary E Coughlin Dies in Concord After Illness
Mrs Mary E Coughlin wife of Patrick J Coughlin died last evening around 7 30 after several months illness at 68 Commonwealth Avenue Concord Junction She is survived by her husband and one daughter Mary H of Concord born 1856 in Acton daughter of the late John and Mrs Flynn Funeral from her home Friday at 8 15 am a high mass at Our Lady Help of Christians at 9 Interment in St Bridget's Cemetery Maynard
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Mary E Coughlin
Patrick Jlin
Commonwealth
Avetiné
Junction
Concord
Our [Lady Help of Christians Church
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Maynard
Nation answers Red Cross flood appeal with generosity
The nation responds generously to the Red Cross flood appeal for the Mississippi area. Officials report funds flowing in during the first hours, with thousands pledged and more expected as relief efforts continue.
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Red Cross
Mississippi
Maynard Branch Leads Quick $50 Help Donation
Mrs. William F. Litchfield chairs Maynard branch and sent in the first $50 check to aid workers in the city. Volunteers urge continued contributions, noting Maynard's prompt and generous response to needs big or small.
Maynard Delegation Attends Cambridge Board Meeting
The Maynard Ladies Auxiliary A. C. H. sent representatives to the Cambridge heat meeting. Attendees included Mrs. J. McCarthy Mrs. Katherine Bariteau Mrs. Katherine White Mrs. Mary Paifer Ms. Fayre Tierhey and Helen Cleary.
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Aimong
Maynard
Ladies Auxiliary
Cambridge
Stnddy
J. McCarthy
Katherine Bariteau
Katherine White
Mary Paifer
Fayre
Tierhey
Helen Cleary
Concord Heights Daily Highlights and Moves
Notices reveal Concord residents moving to New Rochelle and Riverview Park nearing completion. John E Loring plans a Grove Street sale to relocate after the new house is ready. Bowen family opens their summer home post winter in Boston. Ruth Hunt tours Washington DC. Vincent Hubbard and family visit Ipswich. Carolyn Wright, 22, wife of Swoteee, dies after a weeks illness. funeral held Sunday in Holloway Wright family.
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Canaan
New Rochelle
Healey
John E Loring
Riverview ‘Park
Loring
Grove Street
R. M Bowen
Boston
Ruth Hunt
Washington, DC
Gid
Harold “Chthse
Lhildren
Vincent Hubbard
Ipswich
Carolyn Wright
Ons Swoteee
Noha
Mea Cn
Stinday
Wright Famiy
Beaters
New Kendbur High Annex Opens In Sudbury
SO SUDBURY April 27 The new annex to Kendbur High and Grammar School was opened with music by the school, remarks by Miss Pratt chairing the Building Committee, and tours of the building. Visitors saw classrooms, offices, and a basement gym potential. The colonial exterior matches Sudbury history, interior features include nurse’s office with full medical records, modern sanitary and fire alarm systems, and bright stairways. Credit goes to architect S Winthrop St Clair of Boston and contractors Jemmen Miles & Sons of Worcester.
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Sudbury
Kendbur
S. Winthrop St Clair
Boston
Jemnen Miles
Obscure obituary fragment notes a survivor and ages
An unfinished obituary fragment mentions a deceased named Srey ret Saasennedy and John “Ken- Ale bi The Wright with two children aged 12 and one week. The text is incomplete.
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Sreyret Saasennedy
John “Ken- Alebi the
Wright
Rebekahs Plan Minstrel Show At Willow Lodge Event
Under Willow I Rebekah Lodge No 109, a minstrel show is announced for Friday evening. Mrs Derby directs the musical program while Miss Giddyd Gieh l teaches dancing, projecting a successful production. A farce titled Filming Uncle Tom's Cabin will follow, promised as a lively sequence from start to finish.
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Willow I Rebekah Lodge No
Maynard Junior High Names List For April 22 Issued
A lengthy roster of students and staff appears in the Maynard Junior High notice dated April 22, listing many names including Rath Hall Tinpr tom Ahti J intsa Ant Bitkonts Al Aldeh-Youns and numerous others, reflecting a perfect seat or attendance record for the month.
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Mins
Eee
Hettatien
Tnakola
Kusman
William Ledgara
McCleary
Leonard Olliia
Pazeryski
Simeon “Seder
Shimdweki
John Starr
Osmos Kala
John Tobin
Laura Abonie
Bigot
Viteinis Vole
Matykowski
Anne Motys
Edith Bronléa
Kockhhowlés
Waleska Ktewies
Lote
Mir
Meloras
Marguite Baker
France
Rose
Grigas
Anniskiewes
Autio
Wasili Bernardson
Davis
J. Chil
Geen Murray
Aro Maskiewicz
Louis
Priminano
Jamin
Tamulnick
Stanley Goward Whitney
Lou
Alberti
Mark
She
Annie
Sylvia
Brapel
Botbat
Olax
Warela, Raith
Hilign Wilson
I Oe Ees
Asad Kanen
Alice
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Richard Evans
Mississippi River
Leonidas KL Martel
Saan
Kiwanis Club
Fitchburg
Raymond
Pine ‘Grove Inn
Robert J. Marshall
Oscar L Pérrault
Hudson Rotary Club
Nicholas Granitsas
Land
Greece
Westboro
Lords Day
Attend
Carolyn
S.pire
Cross Brown
Fitton Field
Worcester
Rebekahs Plan
Concord, Dunstion
Tel
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