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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
8
The copy proclaims value and style for suits made from long-staple wool with strong wear qualities. It notes production of frocks, double and single breasted sacks in sizes 33 to 50, with options for stouts regulars and longs. It claims over one hundred thousand sold in five years with no complaints.
The Standart Clothing Co. are the largest manufacturers and distributors of clothing in the world. They use these special bar gains as trade builders, and it is to them largely they owe their wonderful growth.
Henry J. Morean of Waltham Mass certifies that he bought four Standard Black Cheviot suits from the house and each suit has lasted a year for every day wear, describing them as the best all around suit he ever owned.
28 Schoor Sr Boston Mass notes customer praise from O B Stanley for the Stand ard Black Cheviot suit as the best value for money he has ever owned. The endorsement highlights the garment's quality and price in a concise testimonial.
A Roxbury resident attests to the value of Black Cheviot Suits, saying they wear the third suit in as many years and will continue to do so as long as they can obtain them.
In Lancaster New Hampshire April 15 workers leaving Carrigan camp report nightly apparitions resembling Mary Dunn who died in Portland amid a criminal operation. Monahan once sued by Dunn’s mother for $10,000. rumors say the ghost visits his door each night. In Salem April 15 a jail wedding of Joseph Gagnon and Rose Morency at Salem Prison draws attention as Gagnon faces a one year sentence for breaking and entering with possible pardon efforts. Bangor Maine April 16 a stabbing in St Stephen across the river from Calais leaves Harry Berryman wounded in neck and face by William Adams over a Salvation Army dispute. Adams fled and Berryman’s condition is serious.
Arrangements for the battleship Massachusetts official trial trip were perfected. The ship will leave Saturday for the New England coast to be sped between Cape Ann and Cape Porpoise. The test aims to exceed contract requirements by maintaining fifteen knots for four hours. Several heavy guns are in place, though total weight impact remains small relative to the ship’s tonnage.
Boston despatch cites Cushing Olmstead Snow wholesale clothiers asking creditors for more time. Snow disputes New York figures of assets 655000 and liabilities 365000, saying actuals are far more favorable and current negotiations are in progress. Continental Clothing House offers entire spring stock at half usual prices, via Friday's Post.
About fifty members of the Massachusetts Board of Trade attended an executive council at Parker House. They discussed the metric system, Bulfinch front demolition, a tax commission, stock watering legislation, and the southern union station embryo. A motion urged repairing the State House rather than rebuilding and called for printing and sending it to legislators. Key figures included Jitcomb, Adams, Borden, Chalifoux, Webster, Chester, and Shute.
William Matthews, a D. Appleton & Co. designer of book bindings and noted bibliophile, is dying in Brooklyn while possessing a valuable library. The New York report from April 15 notes his fame and contributions.
A sensational Boston sale at 91 Summer Street features $275,000 in men’s spring clothing marked down at remarkable prices. The Famous Clothing House stock from 793 Broadway New York is offered with refunds on many items and home inspection options. Includes suits from $2.85, overcoats from $2.85 to $6.85, trousers, hats, and shoes, with bold claims of 50 percent off and limited time.
In Omaha on April 15 Miss Kate Durkee is alive and angered that her name appears in Holmes confession. The Durkee, living with her brother an assistant Burlington railroad auditor, knew the Chicago wife of Holmes and was a childhood playmate in Pennsylvania.
Frederick Merrick, a traveling salesman living at Bellair double-flat South Fifth Street Brooklyn, shot and killed his wife and then blew out his brains before a 65 year old son and a maid. Jealousy is alleged as the motive.
The 30 million gallon per day pump at Chestnut Hill is undergoing a 24 hour test with MIT students observing in shifts under E F Miller and A M Mathis, representing Leavitt. Test data show 21,016,000 gallons lifted to Fisher Hill Reservoir in a day and 150,000,000 foot pounds duty per 100 pounds of coal, with plungers traveling about 13 miles.
Ottawa reports Sir Mackenzie Bowell may retire from premiership before week’s end and Sir Charles Tupper is expected to succeed him with a reconstructed ministry prepared for immediate formation.
Two new 25 and 60 cents per t druggists and by mail promote Salva-cea Extra Strong for anal pals and rheumatism of joints. Sold in tins at 75 cents each by Tue Branonets Co. 274 Cavat Sr, WS
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