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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1895
Page
2
We claim to run the largest dental parlors in New England and guarantee painless work. Our slogan emphasizes skilled dentists and universal use of methyl to ensure comfort in every case.
An advertisement promotes pain free dental work in Boston with claims of low prices and quality. It emphasizes that no consciousness loss occurs and that a female attendant is available, inviting readers to compare methods and choose the best option.
John Devoy leads a wave of activity as Suffolk county divisions organize amid reports of a major Celtic chair fundraising drive and plans for a major concert and lecture. William Cronin presides over the new division in Revere with several local leaders present.
A portrait of Thomas W. Lawson blending bold finance with athletic flair. The piece notes his equestrian grace and Southern gentleman aura, recounts a social ball nine softball style game with colleagues, and highlights Lawson's calm nerve in poker and business as evidence of his character.
Washington April 27 The marriage of Senator Murphy’s daughter to Hugh J Grant will be a private home wedding at the Murphy residence in Washington. Archbishop Corrigan will perform the ceremony with a Catholic dispensation to avoid public exposure, as both families seek strict confidentiality.
At the Boston Young Men's Christian Association Sunday gathering at 4 p m in Association Hall, Arthur W Sawyer president presided. Music was led by Stewart. A S Covel former president 1892 8 8 recently returned from abroad gave an engaging talk detailing his journey including his visit to the...
Sarsaparilla claims to strengthen nerves by feeding on pure blood and to boost appetite by toning the digestive organs. It asserts it overcomes fatigue by giving vitality to the blood and provides refreshing sleep.
The snippet promotes a spring medicine described as a great blood purifier and strength builder, a nerve tonic and appetizer, implying broad curative claims for general wellness. It presents the product as ideal for seasonal health needs.
Harry H. Safford, station agent for the New York New Haven Hartford at Quincy Adams, is removed and charged with long term embezzlement. Auditors show Malnatti Bros overpaid $200, with Safford admitting six years of theft totaling more than $200. Malnatti gives him until Tuesday to refund. otherwise prosecution follows. Safford, married with three sons, was active in the New England Station Agents Association.
A party of twenty five friends of Commodore Dixon of the Atlantic Yacht Club sailed in the schooner Silvie to Boston Light and back with Captain Emil Saxon at the helm. The steamer Yarmouth brought 208 passengers including Sailor William F. Saunders home from Yarmouth Nova Scotia. Charles L. Meyer plans flare light exhibitions in Chicago after success in lake ports. The Standard Oil Co launches a steel barge Elizabeth able to hold 200000 gallons of oil, with sister barge Nos 77 and 78 to follow. Tomorrow the steamer Howard for the Boston route will be launched at Wilmington Delaware.
The Fairionn Na Gaedhilge monthly meeting in Chandler Hall 18 Essex Street saw fresh recruits Patrick Casey of Malden and Michael Sullivan of South Boston join the cause. Attendees include James Drinan Matthias Gorhem and others who performed songs readings and stories in Irish. Some members complained they received no notice, while the secretary said notices were sent. The chairman noted seven postal cards were received for street name translations from English to Irish in Roman letters.
Division 3 officers searched 147 Chambera street and seized 211.2 gallons of lager beer. Division 15 officers served a warrant at 29 Warpin street and seized 112 gallons of lager and some whiskey. The same officer searched 64 Warpin street and confiscated 6 gallons of lager beer.
Direct Cable Company cuts rates to Brazil excluding Pernambuco and to Argentina Paraguay and Uruguay via Lisbon and Starent. From April 29 the price per word drops to 1.48 dollars.
The South Boston Review printed a harsh editorial accusing Officer Kelly of Station 4 of assaulting a passerby with a key barrage. Kelly denies the claim, calls it a lie, and says a threatening letter was left for him after a prior incident involving an assault on Officer Ryan. He notes his long service record and contested motives behind the piece.
Josiah B. Stetson died in the smoking room of the steamer Cleopatra at Marseilles. Born in Quincy where he lived much of his life, he was son of Dr. James A. Stetson and brother to James H. Stetson and Walker Stetson Sawyer Company. An accomplished musician, he served as organist at First Church, Quincy, and was known for erratic behavior. He married Kate Land of Quincy. they separated amid his peculiarities. He had spent recent years abroad away from Quincy.
Charles J. Belknap who vanished from Bridgeport Conn died at Dr Haynes Improved Keeley Institute in White Plains N Y last night at 11 after arriving for treatment at 6 p m He had reportedly consumed a quart of whiskey and was under the influence of liquor and a drug believed chloral before losing consciousness and not regaining it
City manufacturers offer wringers mangies Spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont Tit.
New York April 28 the Washington Memorial Arch will be formally turned over to the city in a ceremony featuring a military display. Governor Morton and staff in new uniforms will lead a procession from the Waldorf with Troop A to the arch. Distinguished officers and speakers include Brigadier-Generals Marshall Terry Edmund Hays and Horace Porter. The ceremony ends with Mayor Strong receiving the key and handing it to David H. King Jr. of the parks department.
Members of the Sons of Veterans Grand Army and friends plan a Friday gathering at South Framingham. Delegations from Foster and Burnside Posts and the Sudbury Veterans Association will attend, with Colonel H A Thomas and others speaking at the armory near Hollis Street and a Smith block banquet.
During reconstruction of track corners at Temple place and Washington street southbound Washington street cars will run via Washington Summer Chauncy and Essex streets. The Winter Hill Bunker Hill and Belt Line cars will run north via Boylston Tremont not Washington or Temple place. The Santa Fe fast freight line from California to Boston stirs railroad circles. The fruit train arrived in nine days, faster than the usual twelve days. Thomas Cook Son’s annual May party to Europe sails from New York on the Ma jestic with twenty aboard including Mrs James Mellen and Miss Sarah Mellen of North Cambridge Mrs Florence Adele Needham and Miss Carrie Emilie Needham of Fitchburg. Tommy Wynne returned from Maine and the Grand Trunk office shows a gala. The Rialto enjoyed railroad news in the Sunday Post. Look out for the railroad department every Sunday.
Four genuine smallpox cases were discovered in Claremont New Hampshire today and were reported to the Board of Health.
Dr. Buchanan's lawyers file for a writ of habeas corpus and certiorari in federal court, aiming to delay execution for at least six months. They argue Governor Morton lacks power to set a new date, and plan appeals if denied. Warden Sage invites witnesses to the planned Wednesday death, while Buchanan longs to see his daughter before any possible hanging.
A London Sun summary of the royal opium commission reports 720 witnesses including 152 from the Anti Opium Society. Doctors largely back moderation and view opium in India as similar to England's alcohol use. The natives praise some benefits while acknowledging excess is harmful. Eighteen year olds to twenty year olds claim the habit did them no noticeable harm.
The article notes New York City drinking water as potentially impure with millions of gallons containing impurities. It cites wealthy individuals drinking boiled or refrigerated water and suggests a daily dose of pure whiskey, specifically Duffy's Pure Malt, as a remedy to germs and taint, claiming unique medicinal qualities.
William H. Smith of Boston files a divorce libel in Suffolk Superior Court dated 1880 against Jerusha Ann Eliza Turner of Providence Rhode Island for adultery. The court orders notification by publication in the Boston Post and mailing a copy to the defendant, setting a June appearance date.
Multiple insolvency notices from Boston Suffolk Court of Insolvency detail warrants against Martin Schlager and Howard Butler with creditors meetings set for May 10 June 14 and May 3 1895. Assignees Clarence Eldredge Lindley Sturtevant and Solomon Steinert named. Prospective creditors urged to prove claims.
Funeral services for Captain Everett Drew Eldridge were held at his Cross Street home with large attendance and lodge delegations present. Reverend C. G. Hill officiated and floral emblems came from the Massachusetts district police Mizpah Lodge and A. O. U. W. Interment will follow at Marshfield.
Funeral for Fred E. Curtis, brakeman killed at Brighton last Thursday, was held at Grace Congregational Church this afternoon in Framingham. About 300 attended, including 110 members from AOUW local lodges and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to which Curtis belonged.
Reading April 28 The Board of Selectmen grants Wakefield and Stoneham Street Railway Company a franchise to run tracks to the depot. It is believed the electric road between here and Stoneham will be completed by June 1.
Peter Henry was attacked in a fight near $1 Pitts street yesterday afternoon and sustained a broken jaw and a head cut. He refused to name his assailant and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Division 4 officers served a search warrant at 21 Harrison Avenue and seized a fan-tan layout. Eleven Chinamen were arrested for presence on the premises where gaming implements were found.
Darling aged 76 years 2 months 5 days of Grace Street Boston died Monday. Funeral private at 4 o'clock p m. Interment and other details not provided.
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