Prominent IOOF Member Credits Peruna for Health Restoration
O Fred Lindstrom, retired Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, writes from St Paul Minnesota that a severe cold developed into kidney inflammation or Bright's disease, but after three and a half months of Peruna he regained health and has had no trouble since. The notice explains Bright's disease as catarrhal inflammation of the kidney lining, describes its acute and chronic forms, and promotes Peruna as a remedy with a free book on catarrh from The Peruna Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. George King
Rensellaer Co
George King
University Ave
St Paul, Minn
Bright
O. Fred Lindstrom
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Boston Aldermanic Reform Sparks GOP Infighting
Governor Bates fears Democrats gain leverage in Boston under a plan to divide the city into 10 aldermanic districts with district votes for the board chair. Republican leaders debate nominating 13 aldermen by districts with seven votes per person and a district chair. Bills circulate, but census and reapportionment next year may stall action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Boston
Republican City Committee
Hannan
Boston
Bates
Gaston
Collins
Bolton
Campbell Held for the Jury
James W. Campbell, 28, a waiter at Hotel Brunswick, was held for the grand jury in Roxbury Municipal Court on an assault charge against Jennie Wheeler of 6 Willow Park Roxbury. The alleged incident occurred April 7 at Miss Wheeler’s home in the Shawmut avenue area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Campbell
Brunswick
Jennie Wheeler
Willow Park
Roxbury
Bolster
Miss Wheeler
Shawmut Avenue
Ruggies Street
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Secret Work committee final meeting
The Secret Work committee of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters led by James Dignan Stephen J O Brien Matthew Cummings William T Shea James H Dixon Miss Catherine T Leonard and Mrs Mary A Carney will meet this evening at St Rose Hall Worcester Street They plan a general second degree to be presented for adoption at the annual convention in Faneuil Hall tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
James Dignan
New Bedford
Stephen J. O'Brien
Everett
Matthew Cummings
Neponset
William T. Shea
West Quincy
James H. Dixon
Dorchester
Catherine T. Leonard
Springfield
Mary A. Carney
Brocktong
St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Faneuil Hall
Bloomfield Social Club Dance Planned This Evening
Dorchester men F Anderson and Neil Scanlon complete labor for the Bloomfield Social Club annual dance to be held at Bloomfield Hall this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. F. Anderson
Neil Scanlon
Dorchester
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hall
Senate Favors Short Session Debated in 14 14 Vote
Senator Callender urged substitution for the joint rules committee report proposing petitions and bills be filed with the secretary before session starts by the third Saturday. The Senate tied 14 to 14 and then 17 to 17 on a roll call, so substitution failed and the committee report was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Callender
Joint Rules Committee
Death by own action of an Abington man
Abington, April 25. W Loring Crutt aged 47 foreman in a shoe factory killed himself by hanging from a tree in the woods near his home. He leaves a wife and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington
Funeral for Captain Augustus Wadsworth Sampson Held
Funeral services were held yesterday morning at the Forest Hills crematory chapel for Captain Augustus Wadsworth Sampson a veteran deep sea captain long a familiar figure at the United States Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
Augustus Wadsworth Sampson
United States Hotel
Malden Boys as Highwaymen
Police seek two youths about 15 or 10 years old who robbed Arthur Orcutt, 14, on Pleasant Street near Middlesex, taking a few cents. Orcutt chased the attacker as he hopped a Boston-bound car and tossed the pocketbook into the street. No accurate descriptions available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Arthur Orcutt
Pleasant Street
Young Orcutt
Marshall Street
Middlesex Street
Orcutt
Paine's Celery Compound Ad Promises Quick Health Boost
An old Boston newspaper ad touts Paine's Celery Compound as a spring tonic that improves nerve strength and blood quality. It claims the remedy purifies without weakening, nourishes inner nerves, and enhances daily performance, urging readers to visit a druggist for a trial dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Rex Stands By Jailed Wife In Bigamy Case
Charles Rex supports Margaret McGuinness Rex who is jailed on bigamy charges after marrying him two days after her divorce from Michael Roche. Rex aims to bail her out and vows to marry again if freed as Judge Hardy granted the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rex
Margaret McGuinness Rex
Mr. Rex
Michael Roche
Rex
Judge Hardy
Abrams' Thousand-Dollar Dog Recovered in Jamaica Plain
Baumeister delivered the stolen dog to J Meehan of 8 Child Street Jamaica Plain on Saturday. Meehan matched the dog to Baumeister’s description in the Sunday Post and Abrams identified the animal, receiving a liberal reward for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baumeister
Myer Abrams
J. Meehan
Child Street
Jamaica Plain
Sunday Post
Meehan
Mr. Abrams
Mechan
Major General Welch Institutes Canton Roxbury
Canton Roxbury, Patriarchs Militant, I. Co. O. F., organized by E. K. Shaw, was instituted last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Roxbury
Patriarchs Militant
E. K. Shaw
Commander Ernest K Shaw Installed In Patriarchs Militant
Photo by Hastings. Commander Ernest K Shaw of Canton Roxbury was installed last night as a leader in the Patriarchs Militant and I O F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Ernest K. Shaw
Canton Roxbury
Patriarchs
Officers Installed as Canton Roxbury Convenes Chivalry Degree
Major-General Welch and Brigadier-General Bliss lead a Malden canton ceremony where the degree of chivalry was conferred. Officers elected include Commandant Ernest K. Shaw, lieutenant Lewis A. Pasco, ensign Joseph T. Clark, clerk David M. Powers, and accountant Benjamin F. Drake, all of Roxbury or nearby Dorchester. Charter members list names such as Shaw, Clark, Powers, Drake, Pasco, and others. Canton Roxbury plans to reside in Roxbury near Dudley Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest K. Shaw
Joseph T. Clark
David M. Powers
John Wallace
James McGregor
Thomas E. Gray
Benjamin F. Drake
George F. Harding
Lewis A. Pasco
George M. Vowers
James I. Hatfield
George A. Kalzer
Henry F. W. Cate
Rodman W. Horton
Edward J. Slade
Canton Roxbury
Roxbury
Dudley Street
Cunardiner Saxonia Sails Today With Mixed Cargo and Passengers
Captain W D Dresser leads the Cunardiner Saxonia as it departs at five this afternoon for Liverpool carrying a varied cargo of merchandise. The ship will also transport 5 percent first class, 100 second cabin, and 260 steerage passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxonia
W. D. Dresser
Liverpool
Train Tickets From Chicago to West Coast Discounted
Daily to April 30 Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern line sell tickets to New England California Oregon Washington and British Columbia for over $17.9 less than regular second class rates. Tickets and information of J. E. Brittain general agent 300 Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern Line
New England
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
J. E. Brittain
Washington Street
Paine's Celery Compound Restores Beatrice Darlington’s Health
Miss Beatrice Darlington of 36 Washington Square New York recounts a spring illness that left her exhausted and short of breath. After taking Paine's Celery Compound she recovered quickly and maintained strength with occasional doses. She notes improved sleep appetite and overall health since the remedy began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Beatrice Darlington
Washington Square
New York
Many anxious to aid Tucker in murder case
Charles L. Tucker, held on a charge of murdering Mabel Page at Weston, receives offers of financial aid for his defense. Reports say at least 5000 has been pledged by strangers, with letters to both Tucker and his parents. He reads in prison, remains cheerful, and receives visits from his brother and counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ll. Tucker
Mabel Page
Weston
Tucker
Charles L. Tucker
Bancroft Arrested for Cambridge Tech Robberies
J L Bancroft of 92 Hancock Street Cambridge was arrested again on charges tied to dormitory robberies at Harvard Technology and nearby colleges. Detectives and inspectors say he stole jewelry valued at 170 dollars from Cutter B Downer Leo D Nix and William F Prizer during Technology Chamber break ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Bancroft
Hancock Street
Cambridge
Harvard
Technology
Conway and Chapman
Watts
Hurley
Cambridge Police
Technology Chambers
Bancroft
Cutter B. Downer
Leo D. Nix
William F. Prizer
Coffees replaced by Postum cures long suffering Ohio woman
A young Ohio woman testifies that fifteen years of stomach heart and liver troubles improved after abandoning tea and coffee for Postum Food Coffee. After years of convulsions and morphine relief she switched to Postum, now eight years strong, and reports renewed health. Her daughter benefits and a son prefers food to Postum. Proper boiling is crucial for best taste and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Johnny Bostonbean’s Slate invites reader inscriptions
Readers are invited to submit inscriptions on general interest topics to Johnny’s Slate in care of the Post. The note references the magazine’s freak headlines and war poems as inspiration and promises newspaper fame for witty and poetical contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Johnny
New Law Protects Sailors Clothing From Attachment
Acting Secretary Murray of the Department of Commerce and Labor issues a circular outlining an amendment to the act of Feb 18 1895 granting exemption from attachment for sailors clothing. The old clause fined detainers up to 100 dollars. The amended law makes detaining clothing a misdemeanor with possible imprisonment up to six months or fines up to 500 dollars or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
McNeil's Case Continued After Break-In Glass Incident
Harry McNeil of 325 Columbus Avenue faced a police court matter after attempting to enter a neighboring house by mistake and breaking a glass pane. Judge Wentworth adjourned the case until today for continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McNeil
Columbus Avenue
Wentworth
Free Talking Machine Offer Pitches Jewelry Novelties
Gold & Silver Co. advertises a scheme promising a Grand Talking Machine for $0 with a mail order of 30 jewelry novelties at 10 cents each. Claims no upfront money and returns the machine after a $3.00 payment. Invites agents, promises postpaid delivery, and asks recipients to show it to friends. Dept. 30, 23 Liberty Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Gold & Silver A. CO
Dept
Liberty Street
New York
Would Probe Corporations in Public Utility Debate
Representative Coulthurst urged substitution of a five member commission to study public utilities and public service corporations. He cited Governor Bates and the Boston Edison contract, alleging the city overpaid and that stockholders benefited. Debate paused for the death of John W. Blaney of Lynn, to resume next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulthurst
Boston
Committee On Taxation
Bates
Contractor Sues City Over Withheld Guaranty
Charles H Belledeu, a contractor on Dearborn district grammar school, posted 2000 as guaranty. City claims work not as contracted and withholds the sum. Belledeu seeks court restraining mayor and authorities from applying the funds. says specifications were misleading. Order of notice returnable May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Belledeu
Dearborn
Belledeu
Cure for Neuralgia With Orangeine Powders Promises Relief
Advertisements claim Orangeine Powders permanently cure neuralgia and chronic nerve pains. The text urges readers to try the remedy, asserting dramatic relief and a new approach to longstanding nerve conditions.
Miss Stewarts Stage Fancy Leads to Escape
Fourteen year old Lillian Stewart left 325 Tremont Street for Providence seeking the stage life. She explained her plan to gain her mother's consent but returned, fearing her mother’s absence. She used the name Violet Jarvis while staying with an elderly landlady and avoided telling her family her true identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Lillian Stewart
Tremont Street
Providence
Lillian Lawrence
Mayor vetoes circus permit for Huntington Avenue site
The Mayor vetoed a Forepaugh and Sells Bros. circus permit at Huntington Avenue between Ruggles and Vancouver Streets. The veto cites failure to specify a single week among May 16 23 and 20. The veto rests with the committee on public improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Alderman
Forepaugh & Sells Bros
Huntington Avenue
Ruggles
Vancouver
Committee On Public Improvements
McCarthy Pays Fines From Bank Account in NonSupport Case
Dennis McCarthy of 5 Louis street South Boston appeared before Judge Fallon in District Court charged with non support of six minors. He was fined 60 dollars or 10 dollars per child and paid the amount from his bank account totaling 503 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis McCarthy
Louis Street
Boston
Fallon
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Gatarah
Ebright
Peruna
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Campbell
Secret Work
Capt
A. W. Sampson
Malden Boys
Lad
Boston Pos Post
Paine’s
Margaret M’guinness
Abrams
Welch Institutes
J. L. Bancrofts
Johnny Bostonbean
Judson Bisco
Somerville
M’neil
Bree
CITY
M’carthy
Padway
Radway
Radway & CO
Elm Street
Davis
Lanton
Opticians
CHAS
E. Davis
Boylston Street
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