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The Arlington Advocate, 19 November 1897

In response to the invitation of Mr. George Y. Wellington, in last week's issue, many interested in the organization of a historical society in this town assembled in Pleasant Hall, on Maple street, last Tuesday evening. Mr. Wellington called the meeting to order, stating the object of the same, giving an outline of the work that might properly claim attention and after a few remarks concerning the town's history, called Mr. Nelson Blake to the chair, as an old West Cambridge boy and school master in early days. Mr. Blake spoke enthusiastically in favor of the object of the meeting, stating that this society is an absolute necessity, in order to preserve old documents and manuscripts connected with the history of our town, and such other relics as may be loaned or given to the society.

Mr. Wellington was named chairman pro-tem and Miss Ellen W. Hodgdon secretary. Mr. Charles S. Parker put in a brief appearance and promised the aid of the Advocate in the good work and was applauded. Mr. F.W. Hodgdon, as one of the trustees of the Robbins Library, stated that he had no doubt that a room for the property of the society could be granted in the library building. After some further remarks the meeting voted to elect a committee of five to draft a constitution and by-laws for the society; also to report a list of names for officers at a future meeting to be called by the committee; James P. Parmenter, Warren A. Pierce, Henry S. Adams, Mrs. Maria E. Smith, Mrs. Ella G. Damon. Due notice will be given of the next meeting, when it is hoped we will have a full house.

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The Lowell Daily Courier, 23 November 1897
FUNERALS
The funeral of Ann McGarrahan took place Monday afternoon at 2:30 from her late home, 211 Dutton street. Rev. Fr. Leonard officiated, and the bearers were Messrs. McGovern, Leahy, Roarke, Higgins, Delaney and Carney. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery in charge of Undertaker O'Donnell.
The funeral of Ellen S. O'Brien took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Fr. Gilday officiating. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery and the bearers were Patrick Lunney, Peter Hogan, John Nicholson, John Henry, Patrick Gilbride, and Owen McGrail. Undertaker Molloy had charge.
The funeral services of John J. Tancred were held in St. Patrick's church this morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. R.S. Burke officiating. The burial was in the Catholic cemetery under the direction of James F. O'Donnell.
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1897 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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