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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1894
Page
6
An advertisement from the Boston office at 1 Winter Street invites individuals with skin marks or blemishes to contact a large, established clinic claiming over 20 years in operation and regular physicians specializing in treating skin diseases and removing facial blemishes. Thousands of patients are said to be treated annually.
The John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute, founded in 1870, promotes extensive skin and facial treatment services. A large staff offers patented devices and the latest care for blemishes, scars, wrinkles, hair loss, and birthmarks, with free consultations and a 150 page book on beauty.
J B O Higgins and Division 14 Brighton leaders spoke on branch affairs. A testimonial concert and ball for John L McKeever will be held at Odd Fellows Opera House East Weymouth on the eve of Lexington Day April 18 with a parade from Divisions 9 14 and 6. Attendees include Maurice P Clare W S O Mahony M J Murphy and other county officers. Performers include T E Clifford Mae Daly Milo Burke Minnie Van Buren M T Callahan and Fred Lane plus State officers and visitors.
E H Gay of the firm Gay and Stanwood plans a two month trip for recreation and to study foreign finance. He sails for Genoa on April 21.
James O. Cushing of J. O. Cushing & Co. a leading lime maker in Knox County, died today at age 80. He was active in business for over fifty years and was the youngest son of Dr. Isaiah Cushing Harvard 1798 graduate. He leaves a widow four adult sons and a daughter.
R G Dun reports 218 U S failures this year vs 187 last year and 34 in Canada up from 22. The data reflects concurrent business defaults across the two countries.
Howard M. Clark, 43, cashier of the United States Bank and secretary treasurer of Hartford Electric Light, died of pneumonia. He had twenty two years with the bank and was to marry Miss Mary Page of Richmond in May, a cousin of novelist Thomas Nelson Page. He was the son of ex Congressman Fara Clark, president of the Water Board, and brother of Charles Hopkins Clark of the Courant.
Nearly every Boston woman knows the value of exclusive window drapery. Paine's Furniture Warerooms on Canal Street leads in supplying novelties by sourcing imported stock from leading cities.
The Massachusetts House rejected several liquor license limitation bills after adjourning with a quorum kept by the sergeant at arms. The Senate and House held morning sessions, and a constitutional amend ments debate followed. John Connor testified in Ward 17 elections hearings while a bucket shop bill was advanced to criminalize such trading with penalties up to $1000.
Rev Father Cummins arranges a Grand Opera House benefit lecture and concert in Roslindale. Hon William McAdoo Assistant Secretary of the Navy will lecture on The Navy and Nation the Lesson of 1812 with Congressman Joseph H O Neil presiding. A concert by noted artists accompanies the event and Old Kearsarge March debuts.
The President today transmitted to the Senate a batch of Hawaiian papers. It includes three Minister Willis letters reporting the call for a constitutional convention in Hawaii, his participation in the King of Italy’s birthday celebration, and word that another Japanese warship has arrived.
In Buffalo New York on April 13 authorities say by 2 30 p m no missing workers had been located and the number of men unaccounted for rises to twelve with two more names Charles Miller and Peter Clark added to the list
Eugene J. Griffin former president of Division 12 A D 11 was buried at West Quincy after a solemn requiem mass at South Braintree. Sixty Division 12 members attended despite bad weather. numerous Hibernians from multiple towns were present and floral tributes included a Celtic cross and a harp with broken strings.
The article urges spring health care during the winter to spring transition. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a reliable, vegetable remedy for liver and kidney disorders, claiming wide use across the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, France, and Australia with strong physician endorsements.
Rev. John Wilkinson and Rev. Joseph Adler arrive to establish a new Jewish Christian doctrine in Boston. They plan a 34 Tremont row HQ and 34 Hull street center, with lectures at Bethel Church and Stamford street. They aim to convert 30,000 Hebrews while maintaining Hebrew rites, until returning to London in June. Passover services are set for April 21 at Clarendon Street Baptist Church.
The six member legislative committee on harbors and public lands traveled to South Dennis on a two day Cape Cod trip. A violent Cape Cod hurricane hampered site visits to Bass River while highlighting the need for a waterway across the peninsula. The group planned hearings in South Dennis South Yarmouth and Hyannis then to Sandwich and Bourne to survey routes and hear interested parties.
A post-graduate recital last evening in Walker Hall 110 Boylston street, under Boston College of Oratory auspices. Performances included piano solos by Miss Metzger, violin by Miss Ida E Martin, vocal and dramatic pieces by Miss Beatey Miss Myers and Miss Woodburn. A Delsarte drill by Miss Dunkel and a short comedy Ruse contre Ruse by Myers Woodburn Dunkel followed by music and The Cymbal Player's Revel.
Jonas W. Wilder who died in New York was mourned in East Rindge New Hampshire today. Sixty six Butterick Publishing Company department heads attended from Winchendon and Fitchburg for services led by Rev A J Culp with Masonic rites at the grave. Burial followed on the Wilder estate where a monument stands.
A dinner and flowers were given at Hotel Vendome in honor of Miss Eva Rose Perry a talented music teacher from this city. The event preceded her departure for New York to begin an extended theatrical engagement. A magnificent floral design was presented to her at the conclusion.
Genial Frank H. Thomas long associated with A. W. Dennett has been secured by N. L. Chanin of 638 Cornhill to manage his well known restaurant. Old friends will receive a cordial welcome there.
Pittsfield invites sealed proposals for three negotiable loan notes of the city totaling 49 000 dollars to be paid September 1. Note sizes are 36 000 10 000 and 3 000 dollars. Bids close April 20.
Inspector Dugan arrested Henry S Patten S Thomas Woodward and Lemuel Mellett in Everett and Somerville on a warrant charging conspiracy to defraud by selling lumber under false pretenses. Woodward alleged broker sent circulars for a 3 percent profit. three carloads were shipped to Boston and diverted to Patten & Co. Bail set at 3000 each.
New York wheat broker F R Post from the Produce Exchange is unable to meet liabilities. About 1,000,000 bushels of wheat may be affected with a total loss estimated at 50 000 to 100 000 dollars. Post said he hoped to pay dollar for dollar after the notice.
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