ABOUT THE CITY
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The regular meeting of the Burnank W. R. C. 84 will be held on Friday evening, at G. A. R. hall.
The Ramblers are to hold their dancing party on Friday evening, February 2, at Mechanics hall.
Woburn Corps No. 161 will hold its regular meeting this evening after the monthly supper.
Mrs. Emily Hooper of Cambridge street is convalescing after her recent illness.
Alderman Daniel J. Doherty was elected Sergeant- at-Arms by the class of the Northeastern School of Law, of which he is a member, at a class meeting last night. |
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FORMER SLAVE, 101 YEARS OLD,
IS DEAD
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Richard A. Holmes, a former slave and veteran of two wars, died at his home, on Hope St., West End, last week, at the age of 101 years. He was known as “Dick Allen,” the name being taken from the time when he was a slave in the Allen family in the South.
When he passed the century mark, the old man said he felt in splendid health and that he expected to live long enough to see 15 years pass over his head.
His love for the Stars and Stripes was well known to all his friends in Boston. When he left his house he wore his uniform and the badges that had been presented to him for service during the Civil War. |
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SPLENDID CONCERT AT ST. CHARLES BALL
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| A treat for the music lovers is assured at the grand concert and ball at the St. Charles C. T. A. Society which is to be held Friday evening, January 26 at Lyceum Hall. The concert program will be given by the National Four, one of the leading acts in the United Booking Circuit. This quartette is known from coast to coast as great harmony entertainers and all who attend are certain to be delighted at the numbers given. An hour of entertainment will be offered by these artists and as the program will begin promptly at 8, it is advisable for all to be seated as near that time as possible. A large crowd is anticipated. The feature of the evening will be the grand march which will take place immediately after the concert and will be led by Mayor Wilford D. Gray and Miss Anna Callahan, Creighton's Banjo Orchestra, with four banjos will play for dancing. |
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DR. JOHN P. CARROLL
ABLE TO BE OUT
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| Dr. John P. Carroll of Winn street is able to be out today for the first time in several weeks. Dr. Carroll has been suffering from a severe case of neuritis and his friends will be pleased to learn of his recovery. Dr. Carroll's illness was due to a severe cold. |
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PETER McGOFF
PASSED AWAY
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Aged Resident Was Veteran of the Civil War
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Peter McGoff, one of Woburn's oldest citizens passed away yesterday at his home on Highland street after a lingering illness. He was born in County Monaghan, April 3, 1832 and came to Woburn in 1853.
He enlisted in Company F, 22nd Massachusetts Regiment in August 1861 and was mustered out at Boston in April 1865, at the expiration of service. The deceased is 85 years of age. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Thomas P. of Mishawum Road, Dr. Joseph W., the well-known dentist and James H. McGoff.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, the hour to be announced later. |
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MARTIN C. DOHERTY TO WED BILLERICA YOUNG WOMAN
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Intentions of Marriage Filed at
Office of City Clerk Yesterday
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| Martin C. Doherty, the well known taxi operator at Woburn depot, is to be married to a Billerica girl, according to marriage intentions filed yesterday at City Hall. The bride-to-be is Miss Mabel Dickie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Dickey of Pinehurst avenue, Billerica. Miss Dickie is 24 years of age. |
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MAYOR-ELECT IS TOO POOR TO SERVE
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| E. J. Stoker, elected mayor of Fulton, W. Va., at the election a few days ago, cannot serve because he is too poor, it has been found upon investigation. The tax books of the country [sic] show he is taxed with only $50 worth of property, and the law requires ownership of at least $100 worth of property before any man is eligible to office in this State. Herman Roeder, defeated candidate, will take the matter before council in an effort to have Stoker declared ineligible. |
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