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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
4
NASHUA, N. H., April 27. Police dragged the Nashua River in vain today for the body of Joseph Ze penis, a -year-old boy who is believed to have fallen into the river last Saturday afternoon while fishing with two companions. The river is high and the current strong, and it is feared his body has been carried away.
A home remedy promises to stop hair loss and promote growth. It suggests mixing bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine with water and applying it two or three times weekly to improve density darken gray hair and soften the scalp.
Two break ins in Newton and Brookline yielded more than $1000 in jewelry. Victims are Sydney Harwood of 363 Waverley Avenue Newton and Edwin A. Dryfus of Beach Road Brookline. Officials say second story workers have been busier recently, but details remain unpublished.
An investigation into Harwood and Dreyfus break ins details thieves who climb porches and enter upper-story windows at dinner time. Items stolen include a bowknot gold necklace with pearls, a star pendant, a Mamie pin, and other jewelry valued around 500 dollars, with rings and chains from both homes. Police circulate circulars from coast to coast seeking the thieves and any resale of the goods.
The semi annual meeting of the Congregational Woman's Home Missionary Association unfolds today at First Church Bradford with speakers Miss Erica Beard and Miss Mathilde Brown. Franklin Association session on Christ's Method of Evangelism takes place today in East Claremont. Tomorrow and Thursday marks the 48th annual Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society meeting in Newton Centre Baptist Church with sessions at 9 30 2 15 and 7 30 and a reception at 8 tonight.
Bryant Strong of Jaffrey New Hampshire argues that Colorado with 20 years of woman suffrage mishandles the strike situation. He criticizes Senator Helen King Robinson for campaigning for suffrage instead of seeking a special session, saying official sympathy remains divided and civil war-like despite suffrage.
The ad touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine claiming it cures a cold in one day and urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of Kk. W. Grove. The text emphasizes authenticity with the single product claim.
The funeral for George Bent Green of 60 Powderhouse road Medford will be tomorrow afternoon. Died Sunday in his 98th year after a long illness. Masonic service at the grave and Oak Grove Cemetery interment. Born Mt Holly Vermont April 30 1821 he moved to Medford in 1846 and served as town treasurer for 14 years. Survived by four sons three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. wife died about ten years ago.
Tonight Antis will stage a large gathering at Faneuil Hall to oppose the May 2 suffrage parade. The event features Hon. Curtis Guild as chair, Margerie Dorman and John A Matthews as speakers, and the Salem Cadet band, with Anti’s from many Boston area towns attending.
A historical notice lists individual donors including Eunice and Dorothy Hager, Marty Donahue, Willie Poulins, Mary Guthrie, Georgie Poulings, and Nora Cullinan with small contributions. Ruth D. Pillsbury of Thomaston and James Lucas Palmer of Roxbury also appear with tiny amounts. A running five day total and grand total are shown, ending at 6508.4.
John W. Davis, 57, longtime Boston baker and House of Correction master baker on Deer Island, died after a short illness. He leaves a wife and five children, including patrolman Robert C. Davis and John W. Davis Jr. Funeral from 24 Longfellow Street Dorchester. interment Forest Hills Cemetery.
George F. Baer president of the Reading Jersey Central system died Sunday after a street illness. Funeral services will be at his Philadelphia home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, then a special train will take the body to Reading for afternoon services before interment. Honorary pallbearers to be named.
Werncroft Inn operated by Harry K. Mansfield receives three liquor licenses from the Middletown selectmen. One license costs 1500 dollars, another 1000 dollars, and a club license 50 dollars. The licenses go to the Werncroft Club corporation, the sole liquor privileges granted. The inn previously faced sensational charges by the Watch and Ward Society. The famous resort has hosted thousands of motorists as guests.
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