Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts

The Arlington Advocate, 7 March 1914

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lane quietly observed the 50th anniversary of their marriage at their home, 67 North Union street, Feb. 26. The couple were married in Ireland and came to this country when young and settled in Somerville, later coming to Arlington and building a home in which they have lived 27 years. Both are well known and enjoy the esteem of all in the neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Lane have been blessed with ten children, eight of whom are living—Mrs. C. Jaynes, [sic] Mrs. T. O'Brien, Mrs. D. Ahern, Mrs. F. Bickford, Miss Josephine Lane, John J. Lane, Harry W. Lane and Michael Lane, the last three named being well-known merchants on the market district of Boston. Many letters of congratulations were received from various sections, one being from the bridesmaid of the couple who is in Knockrow, Ireland. They received a number of gifts of gold, their 27 grandchildren uniting and presenting the grandparents with a golden gift.

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The Lowell Sun, 10 March 1914

Authorities will Investigate Death of Charles Manley
   CONCORD, N.H., March 9—Circumstances surrounding the death of Chas. A. Manley of Henniker on Sunday are being investigated by County Solicitor Robert D. Murchie.
   Manley's dead body was found in his bedroom with the head blown off by the discharge of a shotgun. The case was reported to the medical examiner, Dr. Chancey Adams of this city, as one of suicide but upon viewing the body he advised the holding of an inquest which Solicitor Murchie is conducting this afternoon.
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Woburn Daily Times, 24 March 1914
EDWARD J. AHERN DIED SUDDENLY YESTERDAY
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Former Well Known Athlete
Victim of Heart Failure
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   Edward J. Ahern, one of the best known residents of the South End, passed away suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home at 113 Main street, age 36 years. Death was due to heart trouble, from which illness the deceased has been ailing for the past three years.
   The news of the young man's death came as a distinct shock to his many friends, who little realized the seriousness of his illness. Two weeks ago he was about, apparently in good health and took to his bed only last week.
   The deceased was born in this city, son of David and Mary Ahern and when a young man early distinguished himself as an athlete. He became a very clever ball player and for many years held down the position as backstop for the South Ends and the old South Borders. He was a formidable batter and came to be feared by all local pitchers.
   He became very adept in the art of boxing, and as an amateur lightweight won many trophies and appeared locally in many exhibitions matches with his brother John.
   At the time of his death he conducted two grocery stores, one at the corner of Main and Conn streets and one on Main street in the old Reynolds' estate which he recently purchased.
   He married Miss Annie Quirk of this city by whom he is survived with four children, May, age 10; John, age 7; David, age 5, and Anastacia, age 1. He is also survived by his parents, one brother John, and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Gamester of So. Framingham, Mrs. Mary Westland and Mrs. Katherine Sullivan of Woburn.
   Funeral services will be held at St. Charles' church Thursday morning.
MISS IRVINE SURPRISED BY ASSOCIATES
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   Miss Ellen M. Irvine, head nurse of the Choate Memorial Hospital was last evening tendered a pleasant surprise party by her associates at the Nurses Home on Warren Ave., and presented with a handsome Persian Ivory mirror. The presentation was made by Miss Gleneida Chaplin.
   The evening was pleasantly passed, with a musical entertainment, the young ladies contributing the talent. Miss Annie Hughes and Miss Mabel Hamilton contributed vocal and instrumental selections, and Miss Eda Packard gave several readings. Refreshments were served. Those present were Miss Ellen M. Irvine, Misses Annie Hughes, Ellen McKenzie, Bessie English, Eda Packard, Mildred Dill, Gleneida Chaplin, Mabel Hamilton and Inez Miller.
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SIMON JOYCE NAMED SPECIAL COLLECTOR
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Ward One Resident fills New Position in Tax Collector's Office
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   Simon Joyce of ward 1 was yesterday appointed special tax collector by Bernard J. Golden. He commenced his duties yesterday. The appointment of a special collector was made necessary by the new law which compels the collection of all back taxes this year and in years to come all taxes must be collected within the year in which they become due.
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   Today is a visiting day at the Cummings school, teachers and pupils being given a holiday.
   The flag is at half mast today in honor of the late Jonathan C. Ela. [sic], a former city official.
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Woburn Daily Times, 26 March 1914
EDWARD J. AHERN
BURIED TODAY
Funeral services were held at St. Charles church this morning for Edward J. Ahern of Main street, who passed away Monday afternoon. Rev. Walter A. Fegan officiated and the bearers were John McCarthy, Charles McCarthy, Edward Callahan, John Turner, Henry McInnis, Patrick Finley, William Sullivan and Frank McLaughlin.
$5,000 VERDICT FOR DEATH OF EDMUND SHEA
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Widow of South End Man Recovers from American Hide and Leather Co.
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   A verdict of $5,000 was awarded to Mrs. Catherine Shea of Vining Court, this morning, in the second session of the Superior Court at East Cambridge, by a jury, before Judge Morton. Mrs. Shea sued the American Hide and Leather Company for $10,000 for the death of her husband, Edmund Shea, who was injured so badly at the Murdock Tannery on April 29, 1912, that he later died. In the award, $4,000 was for the death and $1,000 was for the suffering.
   On the morning of April 29, 1912, Edmund Shea of Vining Court went to his post at a setting machine in the Murdock tannery and had started the power when an overhead cylinder burst driving a piece of the iron into his skull, and causing other injuries. He was taken to the Choate Memorial hospital, where for days he lay in a semi-conscious condition and on the afternoon of May 6, passed away.
140 SEATED AT GLEN RIDGE SUPPER
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All Attendance Records Broken.
Honor Guests Present
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   The Glen Ridge Club, which represents the social life of Woburn's West Side, now popularly known as Glen Ridge, held a largely attended supper and social in the unused room of the Parker School house last evening. The special guests of the evening were the president of the club, Mrs. Sumner Gould and Mr. Gould, Supt. of Schools Mr. George I. Clapp and Mrs. Clapp, school committeeman Mr. F. J. Brown and Mrs. Brown, secretary of Woman's club, Mrs. Geo. H. Newcomb and Mrs. Newcomb.
   Mrs. Carrie M. Cox was the efficient chairman, assisted by Mrs. Charles Cummings, Mrs. Bertha H. Menchin, Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs. Philip Doherty and Mrs. Bernice Cummings as the committee.
   Many numbering about 140, marched into the room, the tables with their tempting array of viands presented an attractive sight, and after the singing of the doxology the rapidity with which the good things disappeared was a tribute to the culinary skill of the Glen Ridge Club members. At the close of the supper Mrs. Gould extended a cordial welcome and wished for all a pleasant social evening. After the tables had been cleared away dancing was indulged in until 10.30, the Misses Catherine and Anna McCarron furnishing the music with violin and piano.
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   Miss Anna Everburg, the well-known soloist, is recovering from a slight throat trouble from which she has been suffering the past week.
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1914 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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