Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts


The Arlington Advocate, 4 October 1913

Agnes Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGowen of 63 Reed street, North Cambridge, Mass., was united in marriage to Mr. Joseph Roach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Roach, [sic] of 9 Lewis avenue, Arlington, Wednesday Sept. 24. The wedding was at St. John's Catholic church, No. Cambridge, at nine o'clock, mass being celebrated by Rev. Wm. Murphy, before a large company of relatives and friends. The bride was in white satin and wore a tulle veil, arranged on the hair with lilies of the valley. She carried a white ivory prayer book, with a spray of lilies of the valley. A sister, Miss Annie McGowen, was the bridesmaid. She was in blue silk, trimmed with white lace, and wore a white lace picture hat. She also carried a white prayer book. Mr. Morris Roach, a brother of the groom, was the best man.

A reception followed the ceremony, at the home of the bride's parents, which was attended by one hundred and fifty. The couple were assisted in receiving by both parents of the couple. Mrs. McGowen was in black satin and Mrs. Roach in black lace over black silk. A spread was served in the dining room. There were many handsome presents. Mr. and Mrs. Roach went on a wedding trip to the White Mountains. On their return they will reside at 2936 Mass. avenue, North Cambridge, where they will be at home after the first of November.

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The Arlington Advocate, 16 October 1913

The case of James Roach, adjudged guilty of aggravated assault upon Col. Ad. Brooks, some weeks ago, and bound over for appearance before the grand jury, was settled last Wednesday by Roach paying costs, etc.

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1913 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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