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Newspaper
Massachusetts Cambridge Chronicle
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
10
To L T Furnished rooms from 1 dollar and up Tenements with 4 5 or 6 rooms bath and improvements from 10 dollars up 3 rooms 225 per week Basement suitable for store good window 5 dollars per month
Real estate broker W B Chamberlain advertises a valuable corner estate in North Sembelags with a nine room house, baths, furnace, laundry, and 6800 ft land. Also offers two eight/ nine room houses, 4500 ft land, and several multi room properties with rents ranging from 8 to 25 dollars. Prices shown from 2000 to 7000 with easy terms.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Frederick Pink Ham marked their third wedding anniversary last evening at Tremont on Marlborough street in Newton with a quiet gathering.
Sergt J Scott Alexander leaves Dr Tuttle's private hospital after weeks of confinement and will not return to work for a month or six weeks. Friends welcome his release. The city notes moves and visits by various locals, including families away for summer and several social events. Charles Melley sentenced for assault on Patrolman Law. Fire and theft incidents reported along with weddings and obituaries.
Rogan Harris Harrington daughter Kateen Harrington married Joseph M A Rowan at St Marys Norfolk Street. The ceremony, performed by Rev Fr Riley, was attended by deaf parties with James H Reddy as best man and interpreter. A wedding breakfast and evening reception followed at the bride's parents home. The couple will reside at 47 Lopez Street.
Rev Frank Ellsworth Ramsdell took over as pastor on May 6 at Pilgrim Congregational Church on Madison Avenue and 121st Street. Since May, sixteen joined at the May communion and over eighteen are expected at July communion, predicting a membership rise of over thirty by summer, despite many families leaving for summer homes. The congregation has grown, with many young people and seventeen pews rented since last Sunday, attributed to Ramsdell’s strong leadership, organizational skill, and engaging personality.
Mayhew Gahm Miss Marie Gahm formerly known in Boston bicycle circles married Robert B Mayhew of East Machias Maine. Fr Dwyer officiated at 100 Antrim Street residence of the bride's mother in a small ceremony with near relatives. The couple will reside at 275 Putnam Avenue after a Maine vacation and return home September 19.
The Knights of Malta held annual memorial services at Wood Memorial Church on Sunday at 10 30 with Red Cross commandery and Cambridge City band leading to the church. Rev Charles H Williams preached The New Chivalry as Miss Lydia Brainard sang and Corey II played a cornet solo amid floral decorations. Dr Heaton, a swimming instructor, saved Ralph Robinson from drowning at the Magazine riverfront, earning praise for his swift action and the boy’s safe return home.
Frank W. Little, 56, a Cambridge confectioner born in Antrim New Hampshire, died at 8 30 at his home 1 Central place off Western avenue after four weeks of heart disease. He moved to Cambridge about 30 years ago and built a wide local business. He married Carrie Blarkweather in 1879. Funeral Monday featured Franks council Royal Arcanum delegation Rev Mr Plegarth First Baptist Church and a male quartet. He is survived by his widow and his mother Mrs John Little.
Mrs W C Grant wife of Walter C Grant of 166 Chestnut street died June 13 at Massachusetts General Hospital following a delicate dangerous operation. Mrs Grant was daughter of Warren R Boynton of Massachusetts.
Sufferer from an illness, OD and transfusion of blood failed. She remained conscious until shortly before death, discussed her happy married life with her husband. Survived by husband, father Warren R. Boynton of Cambridge, and two sisters Mrs Nellie Leach of Cambridge and Mrs George White of New York. Funeral held Friday at 2 PM from the house, Rev Charles Williams officiating. melodies "Safe at Home" and "I Can Not Always Trace the Way" sung. Burial in Cambridge cemetery.
Melbourne Sewell a 13 year old was in district court charged with larceny of money from Miss Fellows a Webster grammar teacher. The case was continued. Quick work by Patrolman Gordon led to Sewell’s arrest after he reportedly changed a $20 bill and tried to buy park tickets. A roll of $56 was later found in a corner as they passed the station. The report notes the afternoon incident and details of the arrest at Charlies River park.
A May 30 1900 letter from Ti Tsin North China reports a missionary wife and her husband are perfectly safe and unconcerned about Boxer uprisings. It notes her father, John H Walker, veteran fireman, who recently died, was attached to engines.
G. Howard Malone, 30, a missionary of the Christian Advent society then stationed in Tien Tsin, is described as educated in Boston. In 1897 he met Helen M. Walker, who returned with him to North China where he continued his labors.
B H McDuffee the tire doctor at Central Square 11 Prospect street repairs bicycle and carriage tires with vulcanising by experts. He guarantees all work and avoids any Apth leak in porous tires. Ice cream by George Happen Broadway is highlighted for hot weather cooling. Whippen delivers Cambridge orders on weekdays and Sundays.
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