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Newspaper
Massachusetts Cambridge Chronicle
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
12
The article extols Royal Baking Powder for leavening strength and efficient use of flour butter and eggs. It emphasizes health benefits by adding anti-dyspeptic qualities and argues aluminized powders are costly and unhealthy. Royal is presented as the economical, healthful choice.
State House notes the legislature battles over the Albany lease bill with votes on two cent per mile fares and revisions. Cambridge grade crossing plans prompt City Engineer Hastings to estimate costs from 500000 to 1000000 while lawmakers seek alarming financial implications.
City Hall notes show Superintendent Cogswell used the heat signal for dismissal decisions and faced questions on his role terms. City projects include lamp post painting and a parade holiday push. Reports cover deaths from diphtheria and typhoid, parkway vandalism rewards, new clerks, ad contracts, and July 3 Cambridge celebration planning.
A roundup of recently filed transfers and mortgages at the East Cambridge registry includes Brooks and Conley selling No 6 and No 7 Pete Street to James Cambridge, and John P White purchasing the Cottage and Mt Auburn streets lot to build a large apartment house with stores. The list also notes numerous mortgage filings and chattel mortgages, including Green Nathan G to G V Everett 6000, Houston David M to G McGregor 1500, and Connor Thomas C to J B Darling 6000, among others with varied amounts and attached properties.
Graduation exercises for the class of 1900 at Cambridge Latin School were held Monday evening in the school hall with Mayor Champa presenting diplomas. The issue also notes union lodges events, July meetings, and a Unitarian church summer schedule with Rev. A P Reccord.
The Christian Endeavor chorus assists in the patriotic open air service next Sunday at 4 pm in front of First Baptist church. All members at home are urged to attend. Leader is A. P. Briggs. Immanuel Baptist Church reports Rev. Isaac W. Grimes will preach tomorrow morning on The Ideal Food for the Spiritual Life followed by new member reception. Evening topic Vacation Hints and baptism. Bible school celebrated its 0th anniversary last Sabbath with a pleasing success.
Tomorrow morning will be held the closing services at this church before vacation. The pastor will be assisted by Rev. Dr. Q. H. Shinn of the Universalist church who will deliver the sermon. His subject will be The Doctrine Every One Needs. Rev. Charles S. Burroughs of Boston is expected to be present to speak at the communion service at 12 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Bicknell and family plan to leave Tuesday for a vacation in New Hampshire and Maine.
A free Baptist church plans a baptismal service tomorrow evening with several candidates. Miss Lena Webber will sing and the address will center on Christian Liberty. Morning sermon topic is Identifying a Christian. The Young People's social last Thursday evening was enjoyable despite showers.
Miss Lana Rogers sister of Charles W. Rogers of Fifth Ward sustained severe injuries to her hand and arm at a Davis Square laundry work site Wednesday afternoon. She was taken to Somerville Hospital as Cambridge friends wish her speedy recovery. Arthur Browne mining engineer of Missoula Montana visits his parents on Fayette Street. He is in the eastern trip for Montana and Denver Reduction company. Mr Andrew Johnson of Ward 2, long resident, died at 73, born in Sweden in 1833, with a distinguished career in Boston business and Swedish clubs. He leaves a widow and one son. The Owl Cycle club defeated Charlestown Cycle club at the Combination track. Various local notices follow including a second wedding anniversary, social events, club elections, and a formal note of appreciation to Mr Cutler on his resignation as president of the Cambridge C E Union.
Rev R A Beard will preach at 10 30 with Communion after the sermon tomorrow. The evening service features An Evening with Handel from The Messiah sung by the choir with W B Phillips assisting. selections include Largo and I Know That My Redeemer Liveth among others.
The committee presents a large schedule for a Cambridge Boston celebration with open to all swimming events, handicap races, and a band concert lineup. Prizes include gold watches and porcelain clocks for winners, with special gil clocks for top scorers. Fireworks by Masten & Ella, and music from local bands cap the evening activities.
Entries for the athletic and swimming contests close Saturday. J Facey of Prospect street handles registrations as a large field of Cambridgeport G A members, St John’s Institute, Harvard, and Boston clubs prepare to compete in sprints, middle and long distances, potato race, broad jump, and a team race. The events run from 10 a.m. to noon with swimming at 4 p.m. Lennon of the 7 G A is highlighted after February championships.
The Cambridge City Band directed by C Phelps presents a program for July 4 at the bath house grounds foot of Magazines. Selections include Maritana Visions of the Past and Way Down South. Two steps Aunt Chloe's Favorite Cotton Blossoms and American Unity are also listed with overtures and marches.
Alderman John J. Ahern mourns as his mother passes after a long illness at her Box Street home. An Ireland native who came to the United States 60 years ago, she raised her family in Boston. Surviving children include Mary Gannon, Mrs. Eton Driscoll, Mrs. Ahern, Miss Katherine Ahern, and Mrs. Josephine Anderson. Funeral rites were at St. Joseph Church Roxbury with Mass by Rev. Fr. Carey, a nephew. a mixed quartet performed and Thomas Clifford sang Cross Crown with notable simplicity.
The Y M C A notes report a meeting at our o clock at the church with Jess led by a Maria of Boston and Endeavor singing under Mr P Briggs. Budd remains at the Camb while recovering and should be out in a few weeks. Despite rain, Thursday’s lawn party was enjoyed indoors.
Yarmouth Steamship Co will run four weekly boats between Boston and Yarmouth Nova Scotia with special rates for the excursion. Depart Lewis Wharf Monday or Tuesday at 2 pm arriving in Yarmouth morning after. Return Wednesday July 4th evening to Boston. Descriptive literature available at 201 Washington St or 832 Washington St. H F Hammond agent Yarmouth line 43 Lewis Wharf. James J Jolley died Sunday at 100 Magazine Street a native of Charlestown and a printer by trade. He was nearly 25 and had been ill several months.
Partial readable lines show a Boston area retail scene with references to Inman Square pharmacy Shere man’s and Sherman’s Lowney’s chocolates. Mentions decoration for July and a large monetary value tied to a local business, suggesting an 1800s commerce fragment.
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