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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1903

Page

2

Test for Yourself the Wonderful Curative Swamp-Root Remedy

Test for Yourself the Wonderful Curative Properties of Swamp-Root. Free sample bottle offered by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co. to readers of the Post. A Philadelphia reader reports kidney and bladder relief after few bottles and praises Swamp Root as a tonic for men after exposure or poor meals. Kansas City firemen are said to use it heavily.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binton N. Y Reece

Kilmer's Swamp Root Endorsement and Free Sample Offer

An unsigned testimonial from a Kansas City fire department assistant chief extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. The note urges readers to try a free sample by mail and describes benefits and a hospital used status, with purchase options and the firm address in Binghamton New York.

Archbishop Williams Turns 81 Amid Quiet Routine

The Most Rev. John J. Williams archbishop of the Boston diocese was 81 yesterday. He observed no special birthday events, spending the day like other weekdays in his regular religious duties.

John J. Williams Boston

Not Afraid of 13 13 Girls Dine at Table 18

In Cheester Penn April 27 18 young women in the city defy bad luck by always sitting at No 18 table at St Michael's Church social events. At a reception hosted by chairman Miss Mamie Duffy they dined at 18 minutes past 8 and rose at 13 minutes past 9.

Cheester Penn St. Michael’s Church Mamie Duffy

Vanderbilt plans private European summer after Paris wedding

In Paris on April 27 William K Vanderbilt and his bride will spend summer in Europe and return to the United States by fall. They may winter in America. Vanderbilt says they wish privacy, may tour southern France or cruise the Mediterranean, and will be in America by September at latest. Mrs Vanderbilt and the two daughters are with him. they traveled from Paris by automobile. The Vanderbilt wedding announcement was prepared by Mr Vanderbilt and mirrors the Devonshire Duchess notice.

Paris William K. Vanderbilt Europe United States America Mr. Vanderbilt France Mediterranean Sea Mrs. Vanderbilt Bois de Boulogne W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Vanderbilt Duke of Devonshire Duchess of Manchester Helen Rutherford

Dr Barnes Declares Wife Well in California

Dr C H Barnes, writing from Ocean Park California, asserts his wife formerly of Newton Massachusetts is happy and well. He notes she has always been free to come and go, sleeps with ample linens and warm coverings, and states he has not given up his Los Angeles office.

Newton Mass C. H. Barnes Ocean Park Cal Los Angeles

Wakefield elects new town treasurer Albert W. Flint

At a special election in Wakefield today Albert W. Flint was elected town treasurer to replace Thomas W. Skinner who resigned citing the $400 salary as insufficient.

Wakefield Albert W. Flint Thomas W. Skinner

Mrs Viola and Babe in Court

Mrs Isa bella Viola who shot and killed Lieutenant Kelley of the fire department was arraigned in Municipal Court and held on five thousand dollars bail for manslaughter. She stood with the child in her arms and appeared distressed as the case was postponed until today.

Isabella Viola Lieutenant Kelley Fire Department Viola

Marietta Docked at Charlestown Navy Yard for Overhaul

The gunboat Marietta, noted in the Venezuelan affair, lay at Charlestown navy yard yesterday. After removing stores, she will be placed out of commission and undergo a thorough overhaul.

Marietta Charlestown Navy Yard

Impure Humors Spread Ill Health in Body

All humors are impurity the skin liver kidneys and other organs cannot handle alone. Accumulation fills the system causing pimples boils eczema loss of appetite fatigue bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and many troubles.

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills advertised cure all humors

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills promote removal of humors and strengthen the entire system. The advert claims remarkable cures and invites testimonials mailed on request from C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell Massachusetts.

C. I. Hood CO Lowell Mass

Father Killed by This Boy

Clinton April 27 Walter Smith 16 retracted guilty plea in district court and entered not guilty to murder in the shooting of his father Thomas Smith on April 20. He was held without bail for the Worcester grand jury meeting May 11.

Clinton Walter Smith Smith Thomas Smith David I. Walsh Fitchburg Worcester

Asquam Club Minstrel Show In Copley Hall

The Asquam Club presents its annual minstrel show and dance in Copley Hall this evening. The South End club members expect record attendance and high costs were incurred to stage a premier event with top costumes and latest songs from the end men.

Asquam Club Copley Hall South End

Marotto Held Without Bail In Keenan Murder Case

John Marotto alias Carmencia Francis co faces murder charges for the Mrs. Katy Keenan killing at 9 Leverett Street. He pleaded not guilty in Municipal Court and is held without bail until May 5 after a continuance at Captain Dugan’s request as police pursue links to the case.

John Marotto Carmencia Francisco Katy Keenan Leverett Street Keenan Marotto

Voting for Charity Contest at Gilchrist Company

The Gilchrist Company launches a three week voting contest to benefit seven charities with a $1250 donation divided as 400 400 200 100 50 50 50 based on votes. Each ten cents buys one vote, and customers may buy unlimited votes while goods are advertised at low prices. The beneficiary institutions include Boston Nursery for Blind Babies Floating Hospital Helping Hand Temporary Home for Destitute Jewish Children NE Deaconess Association NE Peabody Home for Crippled Children Salvation Army and St Marys Infant Asylum. The store promises daily voting, plain price tags, and ample merchandise across all floors including mats rugs ready to wear and millinery.

Gilchrist Company Boston Floating Hospital Helping Hand N. E. Deaconess Association N. E. Peabody Salvation Army St. Mary’s Infant Asylum

Boston Horse Show auction sale at Mechanics Building

Lively bidding and fair prices marked the annual Boston Horse Show auction sale at Mechanics Building yesterday afternoon. Almost 500 persons were present including society people eager to secure high class horses at a bargain. The sale started at 2 o clock and the entire lot of over 100 had been disposed of. R J Russell was the auctioneer.

Boston Mechanics’ Building R. J. Russell

Shuman Exhibit Draws Attention At Horse Show

The A. Shuman & Co display at the recent Horse Show drew strong interest with liveries, clothing and horseman requisites. The riding outfits department showcased trousers riding skirts logs boots and related gear, winning attention during the horse sale at the Mechanics building yesterday.

A. Shuman & Co Shuman Mechanics’ Building

Wife Kills Wife then Ends Own Life in Lincoln

Lincoln April 27. At about 5 am Israel A Bent shot his wife in the head then killed himself at their Rice's Crossing home. The tragedy, likely due to mental illness from long illness, left both dead instantly. Daughter Bertha found the bodies before 8 am. Bent, 53, and wife, 51, were Nova Scotia natives who had long lived in South Lincoln. They had eight children: Nellie 27 Jennie 23 Essie 21 Bertha 17 Ethel 8 Hiland 30 Edwin 24 Ralph 19. The sons live away. daughters were at home this morning.

Lincoln Israel A. Bent Rice’s Crossing Bertha Bent Nova Scotia South Nellie Jennie Essie Dr. Powell Chicago Ethel Hiland Colorado Edwin Boston Ralph

Protestant alliance protests visit to Pope in Rome

The Protestant alliance telegraphed to the secretary in London expressing intense regret that their Protestant King plans to visit the Pope in Rome. They describe the Pope as anti Christ in established church homilies and hope rumors of the visit are unfounded.

London Protestant Alliance Edward Rome

Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Offer from Specialist Doctor

Honest sufferers of rheumatism are invited to try Dr Shoop s claimed cure after 16 years of work and 2 000 tests It promises full cure at any stage with a six bottle order sent on trial costs 5 50 If it fails the druggist is to be paid and the buyer pays nothing Write for the book and order Dr Shoop Box 683 Racine Wis Mild cases may clear with one or two bottles at druggists

Germany Dr. Shoop Shoop

The Rajah's Daughter operetta for Vincent Club benefit

The Vincent Club of Boston will present The Rajah's Daughter in four acts at Copley Hall on April 28 29 and 30 to benefit Vincent Memorial Hospital. All roles are played by women. the program lists numerous clubwomen and committee members involved in cast production and ushering.

Vincent Club of Boston Copley Hall Vincent Memorial Hospital Bryce Allan Francis I. Amory William Appleton, Jr John L. Gardner J. Montgomery Sears Shepard Brooks William Burnham Alexander Cochrane Wirt Dexter Henry H. Fay William Fay J. Grafton Min

Doctor Thacher Recovering After Appendicitis Preventive Surgery

New York April 27 Dr John S Thacher is recovering from an operation performed as a precaution against appendicitis. Although in perfect health he feared the disease and chose the procedure.

New York John S. Thacher

Woman May Become First Female Member of Bar Association

In New York on April 27 Miss Rosalie Loew may become the first woman admitted to the Bar Association. The committee on admissions has favorably acted on her application and its recommendation will go to the association at its May 12 meeting.

Woman IN Bar Association New York Rosalie Loew The Bar Association Committee On Admissions Association

London Ancients Visit Boston Plans Unfold

A 200 member London company itinerary unfolds with arrival by Mayflower of the Dominion line September 24 from London, visits to Charlestown Bunker Hill Parker House receptions and banquets at Symphony Hall Horticultural Hall and Hotel Somerset, plus trips to Fall River New York Mt Vernon Niagara Montreal and return voyage ending after a return banquet at the Hotel Somerset. Lord Roberts may attend and field pieces used in South Africa are to be brought aboard.

Boston Lord Roberts London Company South Africa Dominion Line London Charlestown Faneuil Hall Symphony Hall Horticultural Hall Fall River New York Fall River Line West Point Hudson River Washington Mt. Vernon Niagara Montreal British Societies of Somerset

I Was Cured of Consumption by Koch Lung Cure

C. Frank Garmon of Newtonville Massachusetts describes a three year battle with consumption. After failing with local doctors he started treatment at 361 Boylston Street Boston on February 13 1908 and within a month was cured. He received a certificate of cure from the Medical Council of the Koch Lung Care Institutions of America and was later verklaired in perfect health by three physicians.

Boylston St Boston Medical Council of the Koch Lung Care Institutions of America

Death notices for Heinzen and McKenna in Roxbury and Charlestown

Deaths recorded for Henriette Heinzen aged 79 years 8 months with funeral at 45 Centre Street Roxbury on Tuesday April 28 at 2 p.m. Relatives invited. Evelyn J McKenna nee Kennedy aged 29 years with funeral from 59 Warren Street Charlestown on April 29 at 10 a.m. Requiem Mass at St Marys Church Warren Street at 10:50 a.m. Funeral arrangements released for family and friends.

Heinzen Henriette Heinzen Karl Heinzen Centre Street Roxbury McKenna Charlestown Evelyn J George RE. McKenna Kennedy Warren Street St. Mary's Church

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