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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1892

Page

9

Vapor cure promise for disease from Skowhegan firm

An advertisement from Skowhegan, Maine promotes a vapor treatment named the greatest free paper, claiming it cleanses the system and treats skin eruptions by fumigation. It invites readers to test the method at 89 Court Street and to obtain agent contact details for home use. The piece also includes a political aside predicting Cleveland’s nomination support from Senator Hill and predicts New York’s margin if Hill presents Cleveland at the national convention.

Conant Skowhegan Court Street Hill Amdrosis Cleveland Hiil United New York Senator Hill

Rufus B. Gifford Dies at 65 Former Odd Fellows Official

Rufus B. Gifford aged 65 died at his Sauem home this morning after a long illness. He served as past grand patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows and was grand representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge in 1887 88. Gifford was trustee of the Odd Fellows Home at Worcester then under construction and represented his district in the Legislature in 1880 81 82. He also helped oversee State House improvements and held several city offices.

Sauem Rufus B. Gifford Odd Fellows Sovereign Grand Lodge Worcester

Shipping arrivals and origins listed for April in Atlantic ports

A sequence of vessel movements links Boston New York Liverpool and other ports. Entries note ships such as Martello Umbria Etruria Lake Nepigon Kehrwieder Cuba Sama and their origins Hull Boston Liverpool Hamburg Matanzas Baracoa Philadelphia Palestine Michigan Philadelphia noted across April dates.

Boston Martello Hull England New York Colorado Hull England Umbria Liverpool Philadelphian Michigan Palestine Etruria Newark Lake Nepigon Kehrwieder Hamburg Cuba Matanzas Sama Baracoa

Washed Overboard From Schooner Morris W Child

The schooner Morris W Child, arriving from Pensacola, spoke of heavy seas and gale conditions on March 28 at latitude 26 50 N longitude 73 20 W. Second mate Angus Carman age 22 from Deer Isle Maine and seaman August Anderson age 26 a Russian native were washed off the jibboom into the sea and drowned while furling the jibs.

Morris W. Child Pensacola Beck Angus Carman Deer Isle August Anderson Russia

Funeral of Captain John Evans Held in East Boston

The funeral for Captain John Evans was held yesterday at 1:30 PM from his home at 242 Lexington Street East Boston. The Rev J W Hamilton DD officiated with a large attendance. The service was at Woodlawn and the burial followed.

John Evans Lexington Street Boston J. W. Hamilton D.D Woodlawn Peeont

Pure California Wines Promotion at Dock Sale

A local sale offers assorted pure California wines at 11 per gallon. Four bottles are included, with quantities ranging from 86 to 37 and listing BLANC GARRD and FABBARB. Dock shipments indicated at Faneuil Hall.

California Blancgarrd & Fabbarb Dock Sa Bi Faneuil Hail Fa

The Six Weeks War and the Rise of the German Empire

The article reviews the 1866 conflict between Prussia and Austria, noting the quick Prussian victory, the role of the needle gun, and the disobedience of Austrian generals. It covers the military campaigns, the strategic outcomes, and the diplomatic move by Bismarck shaping the North German Confederation. It also discusses Hermann Von Sybel’s historical volumes and the book The Founding of the German Empire by Heinrich Von Sobel.

Austria Kingdom of Hanover Saxony Bavaria Wurtemburg Baden Prussia France Russia Hismarck Germany Frederick Kenedek von Moltke Benedek Elbe Ostritz Konigpratz Frederick Charles von Mollinary Count Thun Crown Prince Chlum Vienna Italy Archduke Albrecht la Marmora Venetia Drouyn de Lhuys Bismarck Napoleon Wurtemberg Herr von Sybel German Empire William I Heinrich von Sobel New York T. Y. Crowell & Co

Favorite Prescription Proof of Benefit for Women

The ad argues drug dealers push high profit medicines while Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription offers guaranteed relief for female weaknesses irregularities and diseases. It promises health vigor and a new life for every tired woman with a money-back guarantee if not helped.

Dr. Pierce

Colonel Popes Purchase of Potter Estate at Jerusalem Road

Colonel Albert A. Pope of Pope Bicycle Manufacturing plans a lavish season in Cohasset by purchasing the Potter estate along Jerusalem road. The sale includes the Potter homestead, Evans house with stables, the Daggett cottage, the large bowling alleys, and surrounding southward property, excluding the area north of the drive. Residents welcome the acquisition as essential to town society and summer enjoyment.

Jerusalem Road Albert A. Pope Pope Bicycle Manufacturing Company Cohasset Colonel Pope Mr. Potter Irving A. Evans Daggett

Mysterious skull fracture in city case

Joseph Flannigan of 38 May street was hospitalized with a fractured skull after an incident he says happened at the corner of Harrison avenue and Enacland street. Two men, Driscoll and Miller, brought him to City Hospital. he refuses to reveal details. Police seek witnesses as no tangible leads exist.

Division 4 Joseph Flannigan May Street City Hospital Harrison Avenue Enacland Street Driscoll Miller Middlesex Street Shawmut Avenue Flannigan

Tremont Temple Free Lectures By Dr Greene

Tremont Temple hosts a trio of free illustrated lectures by Dr. Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston on April 4 5 and 6 private sessions for men and women are noted as ladies only and 3 PM private sessions. Admission to all lectures is free and open to the public with large anticipated audiences.

Dr. Greene Temple Place Boston Tremont Temple Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Phineas B. Smith Harriett D. Walker Henry A. Walker Roxbury A. Hemenway Walker Eleanor Vinton PR. Green St. Paul’s Church Massachusetts Richard Houghton James Mullen Boston Post Heston Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Wiilliam B. F. Whall Itioner Tremont Street

Masonic Fair Planned in East Boston to Fund New Building

The Masonic fraternity and friends in East Boston plan a fair to furnish and decorate their new building at Meridian and Eutaw streets. At a Friday meeting, officers were chosen with Lyman W. Clarke as president and John W. Dicker as secretary. Ladies organized with Mrs. Frank R. Sullivan as president and will meet again soon. The fair opens May 26 in the hall of the new structure and runs for one day.

Masonic Fraternity Boston Meridian and Eutaw Streets Lyman W. Clarke Frank C. Albion B. Small Benjamin J. Graham John W. Dicker Frank R. Sullivan James M. Simpson

Real Estate Leader Joins Whitcomb Wead Co

Mr George E Brewn, a noted real estate man, joins Whitcomb Wead Co after the death of partner Herbert L Perry. He gathers endorsements from prominent businessmen Samuel Johnson C F Hovey Co Joseph S Lovering and Franklin Haven Jr. The firm specializes in store properties in the city wholesale and retail districts.

George E. Brewn Herbert L. Perry Whitcomb, Wead & Co J.rown Samuel Johnson C. F. Hovey & Co Joseph S. Lovering Stoddard, Lovering & Co Franklin Haven, Jr Merchants’ National Bank

Russian Relief Fund Subscriptions Reported

Over the past week Kidder Peabody received diverse subscriptions totaling 807073 with donors including S F Sanborn 5, J Howard Nichols 50, Cambridge 2, E S Hunt 250, North Beverly Congregational Church 16, Universalist Church E Jaf frey NH 12, and others from Westfield Mass Exeter NH Uxbridge Taft, Stella and Alicia Bleock 50 cents previously acknowledged.

Kidder, Peabody & Co S. F. Sanborn J. Howard Nichols North Beverly Baptist Church Exeter N. H Stella Alicia Bleock

Eloquent Bishop to Lecture at Cambridge

The Rt. Rev. William Alexander, D.D. Lord Bishop of Derry, will give three public lectures at the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge. They occur Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4 30 in St John’s Memorial Chapel Brattle street. Alexander is renowned as a preacher and writer and recently completed Columbia College lectures in New York.

William Alexander Derry Episcopal Theological School Cambridge St. John’s Memorial Chapel Brattle Street Alexander Columbia College New York

Sermon Marks Perry First East Boston Pastoral

The Rev. Lewis E. Perry, formerly of South Sudbury, preached his first sermon as pastor of the Universalist Church at East Boston yesterday morning. He spoke on Christ's Final Commission to His Disciples.

Lewis E. Perry South Sudbury Universalist Church East Boston

Universalist Vespers at Dr Miner's Church in Boston

A Sunday vesper service at the Columbus avenue Universalist Church featured Rev Roblin's discussion on education and reform. The article praises Hosea Ballou's legacy, notes Dr A A Miner’s long pastorate, Tufts presidency, and abolition and prohibition work, and lists choir members and upcoming vesper programs through May.

Columbus Avenue Universalist Church Mr. Roblins Hosea Ballou New England New Church Society of Universalists Boston School Street Columbus Avenue Clarendon Street Roxbury Lord Thomas A. Goddard State Board of Education Tufts College Stephen Herbert Roblin Young People’s Christian Union Henry J. Smith Elizabeth Hamlin Emma Rice G. G. Endicott G. C. Wiswell Israel Eli the King of Love

Mr Hudsons Lecture On German Emperor In Boston

A repeat of Edmund Hudsons illustrated talk on the German Emperor and Army is set for next Sunday evening at the Boston Theatre. The lecture drew praise from prominent Boston citizens and is presented under the auspices of the Boston Press Club. The show features fine pictures and musical pieces by the Germania Band.

Edmund Hudson Boston Theatre Boston Boston Press Club Germania Band

The Meaning of Shrewd and Dining Furniture Exhibition

The article defines shrewdness as toughened by experience and links it to an appreciation for dining room furniture. It announces an 1892 furniture exhibition at Paine's Furniture Company warerooms on 48 Canal Street this week featuring new dining room styles.

Paine’s Furniture Company Canal Street

Everett Young Democracy Lecture By Garrison

William Lloyd Garrison will deliver an interesting discourse on single tax taxation and the tariff this evening before the Young Men's Democratic Club of Everett in the club room Chelsea street. The club invites a large attendance of citizens.

William Lloyd Garrison Young Men’s Democratic Club Everett Chelsea Street

Scott's Emulsion benefits and tonic claim described

The hypophosphites of lime and soda with cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion are said to improve appetite digestion and increase weight though not proven as food. Cod liver oil is mainly food yet a tonic. The emulsion aims to combine both for full advantage. Free book on CAREFUL LIVING offered by Scott and Bown.

Scott

Civil Court Docket Shows Multiple Cases List on Tuesday

In the civil courts the docket for Tuesday includes O Neil v Dean Wheatland v Silsbee Spalling v Fletcher Jewett v Dempsey Cohen et al v Blackstone Nat l Bank v Bartel.

O'Neil Dean Wheatland Silsbee Spalling Fletcher Jewett Dempsey Cohen Et al Pet Blackstone Nat'l Bank Bartel

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