Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts

Woburn Daily Times, 18 June 1912

WELL KNOWN YOUNG LADY PASSED AWAY
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Miss Mary Josephine Ahern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ahern, passed away this morning at her home on Porter street, after a lingering illness, aged 24 years, 10 months and 8 days. The deceased was born and brought up in the South End, and was well known and very popular among a large circle of acquaintances and her generous nature and loving disposition will long be remembered.
She is survived by her parents, a brother, William, and one sister, Gertrude. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at St. Charles church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery.

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LARIBEE—CURLEY
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Miss Della Curley of Chelsea and Mr. George H. Laribee of this city were united in marriage Sunday evening at the parochial residence in Revere by the Rev. Fr. Ferns. The couple were attended by Mr. John J. Lynch of this city as best man, and Miss Mary Whelan of Revere, as bridesmaid. Following a short wedding trip the couple will reside on Pleasant street, this city.
The groom is well known in this city, and is employed as a chauffeur by William E. Beggs of the firm Beggs & Cobb.

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EXERCISES TO BE HELD SUNDAY
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The graduation exercises of the class of 1912, St. Charles' High School, will be held after the 10.45 High Mass next Sunday morning in St. Charles' church.
The graduates of the class of 1912 are: Pauline E. Bonin, Margaret G. Fallon, Mary A. McGowan, Mary A. Foley, Sarah A. Quinn, Mary E. Doherty, Agnes V. Callahan, Charlotte A. Walsh.

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Master John Dolan of Roxbury, formerly of this city, was in town yesterday.

A DANGEROUS RIDE
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Brakes Failed to Work on Down Grade

   Dr. Vernon C. Stewart, while operating his automobile yesterday, had a close call from serious injury. Early in the morning he had detected a faulty working of the brakes of his auto, but he had no occasion to put them to good use until he was making the descent of Summer street, from his home.
   It was while trying to apply the brakes on the steep down grade that he found there was little friction to hold the rapidly moving auto. When hear the foot of the hill and about to cross Main street, he “stalled the engine,” and succeeded in coming to a full stop, but it was only to find that the rear wheels had worked off and the hand brake was put out of commission, so much that the car could not be operated.
   Mr. William J. Hammond offered his assistance and he made the run to the eastern agency of the Ford company in Boston and secured the necessary bolts and parts to get the car ready for the road again. Repairs were made and Dr. Stewart was sent on his way rejoicing, feeling fortunate that the breakdown in his car resulted in no serious injury to himself or other people.

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CASES CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER
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The liquor cases against Dominic Cooney and James Maloney which were to be have been heard in the Superior court at Cambridge today have been continued to September at the request of the prosecution, the Woburn Law Enforcement League.

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Woburn Daily Times, 20 June 1912

MISS MARY J. AHERN
LAID AT REST
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Large Number of Floral Tributes Bank White Casket of Deceased
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Miss Mary Josephine Ahern, the well known South End young lady who passed away at her home on Porter street, Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness, aged 24 years, 10 months and eight days, was laid at rest this morning, in the family lot at Calvary cemetery. Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock at the St. Charles' church, a high Mass of requiem being sung by Rev. Walter A. Fegan. The white casket was banked with beautiful floral tributes, showing the deep appreciation and esteem in which the young lady was held by many friends.
The pall bearers were Patrick Rowen, John S. Bradley, John F. O'Brien, Charles R. McCaulay, Frank Tracey and Patrick Walsh. The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ahern, one sister, Gertrude, and a brother, William.

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PAVILION DANCE
TOMORROW NIGHT
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Rev. Patrick Higgins of St. Joseph's church, recently told a TIMES reporter that the regular weekly assemblies at Pavilion Park, Montvale, have been very successful thus far and gaining in popularity. He gave it as his opinion as an ideal place for a young couple to spend a pleasant evening. Another of the popular dancing parties will be held tomorrow night. McCall's orchestra will furnish the music.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin of Oak street are entertaining friends from Magnolia, Mass.

Mr. Archibald Ralston and family of Green street, left this morning for Cape Cod, where they will spend the summer.

Messrs. William Scalley, Leo Walsh and Albert Foster have finished their first year at Boston College High School and each can boast of a good scholarship, after this year's work.

FORESMAN—STACEY
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   Miss Eliner [sic] Marie Stacey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Stacey, 5 Chestnut street, Winchester and Mr. John Foster Foresman of Ashby, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Foresman, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents at 7.30 o'clock, last evening, Rev. Joel H. Metcalf, pastor of the Unitarian church, officiating.
   Mr. Fred A. Foresman of Ashby, brother of the groom, was best man, and Miss Lillian P. Stacey, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.
   The bride wore an ivory satin wedding gown trimmed with princess lace and a tulle veil, caught up with lilies of the valley. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
   Following the ceremony, a reception was held from 8 to 9.30 o'clock, the bridal couple being assisted in receiving by their respective parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Stacey and Mr. and Mrs. William Foresman.
   The ushers were Messrs. Franklin Stacey of Andover, Fred W. Pope of Framingham, Harrison Rich of Somerville, Percyval Burns of Somerville, Charles E. Philbrick of Ashby.
   The house was beautifully decorated with palms, cut flowers and ferns.
   Guests were present from Ashby, Fitchburg, Lynn, Andover, and Winchester.
   Mr. and Mrs. Foresman left for a wedding tour and honeymoon among the White Mountains.

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1912 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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