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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
Bernado De Angelo an Italian was yesterday sent to State prison for four years by Judge Wait of the Superior Criminal Court. He was found guilty of robbery.
A Leesburg Virginia woman Maude E Forgie shares that after months of feminine ills Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and prescribed treatment restored her to full health She states she feels strong and well and urges other women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham Address Lynn Massachusetts for advice
A Wisconsin woman describes a long battle with dyspepsia and weight loss. After trying Grape-Nuts with milk and lime water she improves, gains weight, and regains speech and energy. She now eats a broad diet and continues Grape-Nuts for breakfast and supper. The ad ends with There's a reason and a reference to Postum Co.
Miss Lila M DeWitt of Roxbury married Dr Victor F Connor of Canada yesterday in a ceremony at the bride’s sister Mrs A D Armstrongs home 31 Gaston Street Roxbury Rev A S Durkee officiating The bride a Boston social leader wore white satin and carried bride roses The groom serves as a physician on a Canadian government vessel
Thomas F. Carey of Roxbury a dealer in railroad supplies filed a voluntary petition in the U S District Court showing liabilities of 614283 and assets of 18722 The liabilities include 592250 from 92 notes of the Middleboro Wareham and Buzzards Bay Steel Railway Company on which he is endorser Carey helped build the road which later passed to a receiver and then to a New Bedford traction company He holds 35 shares of stock and nine notes in the road both of doubtful value Assets are 13222 in debts due and 500 in office furniture.
Blind duo Christine La Barraque and Frank OBrien presented a concert at Steinert Hall. OBrien performed works by Schubert Grieg Liszt and Chopin while La Barraque offered songs by Scontrino Brogi Mascagni Saint Saens Simon Dubois Tschaikowsky Napravnik Stutzman Valverde Anduaga Panzani and several new pieces to local listeners. The audience was fair sized and friendly.
A Boston ad features L T Cooper promoting a new stomach tonic claiming 90 percent of ill health stems from stomach trouble. He asserts modern sedentary life has weakened the stomach and that his medicine restores strength in six weeks. A Brooklyn patient lauds relief, crediting Cooper and the medicine for restored appetite and disappearance of nervousness. The Jaynes Drug Stores advertise as Boston agents.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce voted overwhelmingly to oppose the proposed merger of the Boston & Maine with the New York New Haven & Hartford lines. A five member committee will urge the Massachusetts Legislature to block the deal arguing it would create a regional monopoly, hurt competition, raise rates, and violate law.
Grand Chancellor John Ballantyne reports Massachusetts Knights of Pythias member total at 23 967 with improved finances. Charles A. Cross to retire as grand keeper of records and seal with a 700 year pension approved. New officers named include George W. Penniman Brockton as Grand Chancellor and others across the state. Session adjourned to resume at 10 am with constitutional changes possible today.
Baritone William Ludwig assisted by Lucy C Phillips Marguerite Gallagher and Eilen McLoughlin with Charles McLoughlin at organ presented an engaging program in Jordan Hall. Ludwig impressed with a rich mellow voice performing operatic selections and Irish pieces including Two Rapparee Ballads Crothy's Lament Brennan on the Moor and Off to Philadelphia. An encore followed as the audience showed warm enthusiasm and the performers received widespread applause.
The Pythian Sisters elected officers for the coming year at the annual convention in the American House. New Grand chief Nellie Barker of Lynn, Grand senior Jennie Doliver of Somerville, Grand junior Emma Jacobs of Boston, and Grand manager Mary A. Le Clair of Medford were named. A visiting committee from Gloucester Whitinsville and Lawrence noted first time women were admitted to the grand lodge during sessions. A banquet followed with remarks from Grand Chancellor George W. Penniman and Past Grand Chancellor John Scott.
Norwood April 22 Mrs Sarah Boyden the victim of a husband's insane fury who then killed himself with a bullet rests easily doctors say her recovery is practically certain Henry Boyden the son bears a minor scratch where the bullet pierced clothing The narrative reports a deadly domestic incident with a self-inflicted gunshot.
A dressmaker advises stout women to avoid long loose lines and wear fitted dark outfits. She promotes a Marmola Cascara Simplex home remedy, claiming it can safely reduce weight and improve health with minimal exercise.
Rev Alfred H Brown spoke at Huntington Chambers on how fear and strong emotion can cause ptomaine poisoning. He cited experiments with breath condensed to feed to a guinea pig, noting different passions produced different colored precipitates and poisons.
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