Concord Knights Honor Rev W B Finigan with Banquet
Concord council Knights of Columbus hosted a complimentary banquet for Rev William B Finigan in the new Parish hall. About 125 members attended with chaplain Rev M B Twomey and other clergy and officials. toastmaster John H Goulding led speakers praising Finigan and his elevation to priesthood. The event ended with singing America and catering by N J Hardy of Arlington.
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Concord Gcounsil
W. B. Finigan
Wm. B. Finigan
Concord Council
Knights
M. B. Twomey
M. J. Scanlan
St. Bernard's
John A. Crowe
Maynard
D. D. Whelan
P. J. Collins
G. K
Lexington Council
M. J. Finigan
Jas. Pinigan
J. M. Keyes
Board of Selectmen
John H. Goulding
Frs. Twomey
Scanlon
Crowe
Messrs. Whelan
Keyes
Concorde Junction Pin Lost in Local Appeal
Mrs. Henrietta M. Chase and Miss Bessie Lowe visited Groton with Mrs. Olive Wilson on Monday. Many locals attended the funeral of Austin Richardson at West Acton Sunday afternoon. An act in locals seeks help finding an Opal and diamond stick pin lost at Concorde Junction.
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Henrietta M. Chase
Bessie Lowe
Groton
Olive Wilson
Austin Richardson
West Acton
Lost Between Acton and Concord Center Letter Item
Advertised letters Walter E. Dodge Philip Doherty William J Hart Edward Irving. Lost between Acton and Concord centre or at Concord Junction Sunday Dec 25 one stick pin set with two large opals and three small diamonds on leaf. Finder will receive reward by notifying Post Office Box 26 East Acton.
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Concord Junction
Acton
Concord Centre
East Acton
Wedded to a Vase Ceremony Ends in Civic Parade
A widow of high status reluctantly consents to a marriage rite with a flower vase. The ancient ceremony involves twelve matrons and a military guard. The vase spouse is a delicately ornamented artifact praised by observers. A joking exchange ends the tale.
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Anod
No Visitor Rules At Gate Cite Erratic Text
A visitor notice bans entry for drunken or intoxicated persons and those claiming fatigue. It forbids bringing parcels umbrellas or sticks beyond a purse and bars dogs or similar animals. It urges visitors to mind their belongings and avoid theft.
The Silver Tongued One in Novels Versus Husbands
The Cincinnati Tribune cites a remark about a silver tongued orator in a humorous exchange from the novel discussion Some women will believe things in novels that their husbands couldn't. affidavits are mocked in the Galveston note.
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Cincinnati Tribune
Galveston
Blizzard in West Brings Widespread Storm to Midwest and New England
A historic blizzard raged from the Rocky Mountains to New York, with dense fog and heavy rain then snow and ice. Wires failed, rails delayed, and streetcar traffic halted across Kansas City Omaha and Chicago as the storm stretched into Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri with high winds and drifting snow.
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Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
New York
Winnipeg
New Orleans
Kansas City
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Omaha
Des Moines
Iowa
Northwest
Pacific
St. Paul
Nashville
Louisville
Montgomery
Memphis
Ohio River
Ohio
Wisconsin
Madison
Indiana
Muncie
Portland
Boston
New England
Weather Bureau
Maine
Vermont
Steamers Updated After Night Anchors Near Station
A tug with health officers boarded four steamers that had come to during the night and found anchorage near the station. The tug relocated them and granted permission to communicate with the shore.
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Ani
Immedia
Peril on Fire Island as Drumelsier Halts Rescue Efforts
On Fire Island a British tramp steamer Drumelsier runs aground off the bar amid thick fog and southeast gale. Captain Nicholson and 32 crewmen may be aboard as lifesavers wait from the beach, fearing imminent break up and possible loss of all aboard.
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Fire Island
Oak Island
New Legislation Aims to End Bond Life Lease Abuse
Washington reports a Postmaster General proposal to grant authority to terminate postoffice clerks bonds. An attorney general opinion questions bonding transfers, noting life lease benefits to bonding companies. Case details include overtime pay disputes and carrier liability in the mail system.
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Washington
Postmaster General
Postoffice
Maryland
Post Office Department
Harseen J. Barrett
Beavers
Gov- Smith
Jones
Postoffice Department
W. W. Valentine
New York Posts Office
Imprisonment for Life Sentence for Ex President Sam
A Hayti court condemns former President Sam to life imprisonment with hard labor for allegedly conspiring to issue fraudulent bonds. The case targets Sam, his ministers, Bank of Hayti officials, and relatives, dating to 2002. Nineteen others were charged. 183 were arrested, while 15 fled the country. Sam was reported to reside in St Thomas.
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Sem
Hayti Port Au Prince
Hayti
Sam
Bank of
Haytien Congress
Island
St. Thomas
Revolutionists Banquet Marks Decembrist Anniversary in St Petersburg
About 1000 revolutionaries attended a banquet in St Petersburg to mark the 709th anniversary of the Decembrist revolt with police outside the hall. The event continued late with songs and speeches between courses. In San Francisco police dismissed charges against Theodore Murphy and Eddie Santry in a separate embezzlement case after funds were accounted.
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St. Petersburg
Alexander I
San Francisco
Nelson
Theodore Murphy
Eddie Santry
Aiec
Murphy
Dense fog halts harbor traffic at quarantine station
New York December 28 dense fog enveloped the harbor forcing quarantine station operations to suspend. Not a single steamer arrived as officials waited for the fog to lift. A brief west wind in the afternoon momentarily tore a hole in the fog bank.
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New York
Smallpox Quarantine in Rockland House Amid Health Concerns
The Rockland board of health quarantines a house with a suspected smallpox case. The Massachusetts charity board weighs options for caring for local lepers. Robert R. Shaw becomes assistant librarian at Worcester Public Library. US government pays 30 000 dollars for Pearl Harbor land for a Hawaii naval station. The Williams homestead in Williamsville, built over a century ago at 10 000 dollars, was destroyed by fire.
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Rockland
Hawaii
Williams
Williamsville
Mass
Tailor Sought After Lynn Fire At Willow Street
Five people were rescued from a blaze at 07 Willow Street Lynn Massachusetts. Tailor Jacob Goodman disappeared after the alarm and police search for him. Loss to the wooden building is estimated under $2000.
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Lynn
Mass
Willow Street
Jacob Goodman
Goodman
Edward
Edward Taylor
George H
Taylor
Christmas Visits and Homecomings in Marlboro
Joseph Brothers visits Brook with Alderman J. P. L Beuver. A. O. Worrell spends holiday in Athol. Harold Winn returns from Southbridge. A R Ghilant works at the post office during the rush. Robert Howe and Lloyd Sutton enjoy holiday at home. Raymond McCarthy of Boston visits his uncle, Alderman elect McCarthy. Peter King of Brockton dines with family on Mount Pleasant. Charlie Rafferty renews old acquaintances downtown. Waltham resident revisits youth on East Main. Mr and Mrs Thomas J Flynn spend holidays in Highland City. N W R Steward entertains son George from Revere. A B Bill leaves Boston to see friends here.
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J. P. L’beuver
Fall River
A. O. Worrell
Athol
Harold Winn
Southbridge
A. R. Ghilant
Robert Howe
Lloyd Sutton
Raymond McCarthy
Boston
McCarthy
Peter King
Brockton
Mount Pleasant St
Charlies B. Rafferty
Santa at Holy Trinity Christmas Celebration
Children at Holy Trinity church enjoyed a merry Christmas with carols and tree exercises in the parish room. Santa Claus, impersonated by Percy Graham, delighted the large crowd of youngsters as presents were distributed and the cozy room glowed by an open fireplace.
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Holy Trinity Church
Santa Claus
Percy Graham
Sudden Death of Noel Scott In City Home
Noel Scott died at his Broad Street and Fay Street corner home after a one day illness. He attended St Marys church Sunday services and fell ill during the night. He was 72, a long time city resident, and is survived by two sons Charles and George and two daughters Mrs Johan Heffron and Angeline Scott. His wife died about three years ago at St Marys church. The funeral date is listed as Wednesday at 9 oclock.
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Noel Scott
Broad St
Fay Et
Scott
St Mary’s Church
Charles
George
Worcester
Johan Heffron
Angeline Scott
St. Mary’s Church
Obituary Notice for Infant Weeeeee of Leonard Walker Line
An obituary notes the birth of an infant 18 days old, linked to Leonard Walker, a well known figure who died 12 years earlier. The brief item records the infant’s family connection and the local acknowledgment of the loss.
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Leonard Walker
Rebekahs Plan First Social of Season at Odd Fellows Hall
The Rebekahs announce a social Friday evening January 6 at Odd Fellows hall. In recent seasons these socials have been popular with young people and the group plans several more in winter due to many requests for a series.
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Rebekahs
Odd Fellows Hall
Marlboro Baptist Church Names New Pastor
Rev Selden R McCurdy who received a unanimous call to pastor the First Baptist Church of Marlboro will accept the position and begin a complementary pastorate. The announcement was made during Sunday services to the great delight of church members.
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Selden R. McCurdy
First Baptist Church of
A. A. Keith Honored In Diamond F Stitch Room
A. A. Keith foreman of the Diamond F stitch room received a book case and a large bouquet of pinks Thursday afternoon. Miss Eva Foster delivered the presentation speech and Keith replied with fitting words.
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A. A. Keith
Diamond F
Eva Foster
Mr. Keith
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Montpelier
Waterbury Insane Asylum
New York Central
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Worcester National Bank
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George E. Caldwell
New Haven
Fruit Street Court
Anton Mayer
East River
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Thomas J. Bergen
Jersey City
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Joseph Brothers
Brook
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C. F. Hall
R. McCurdy
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