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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1906

Page

3

Poisonous Ice Cream Dealer Faces Suitin Newburyport

Three suits of 100 each were filed in Salem against Johnny Canepa doing business as Johnny & Co for selling poisonous ice cream to Salisbury Beach visitors. Complainants are R. J. Ellery and Misses Letto and Ella B. Laywood of Newburyport. Ex Mayor Gurney and others inspected Newburyport plants and found them clean. All victims are recovering.

Newburyport Register of Deeds Salem Johnny Canepa Johnny & Co Salisbury Beach R. J. Ellery Letto Ella B. Laywood Gurney Charles W. Page Thurston Board of Health

Funeral for C. H. Cole Held in Hingham Home

The funeral for Charles H. Cole former president of Globe National Bank of Boston was conducted at the Cole residence in Hingham with services led by the Reverend Charles E. Park. Attending were former business associates and family members including Charles H. Cole Jr and George Cole. Lieutenant Edward Cole U S M C was aboard the U S S Yankee at San Domingo.

Charles H. Cole Globe National Bank of Boston Cole Otis Street Hingham J. Alfred Mitchell Boston Benjamin F. Meservey Mr. Cole Charles E. Park New North Fan Charles H. Cole, Jr George Cole Edward Cole U. S.S. Yankee San Domingo

ForreSTALL Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy Proceeding

An involuntary bankruptcy was filed in U S District Court against George L Forrestall a Newton man by Francis F and George H Snow of Malden and Charles T Forrestall of Everett. Creditors claim 5684 due to misappropriated funds held in a judiciary or trustee role.

G. L. Forrestall United States District Court George L. Forrestall Newton Francis F George H. Snow Malden Charles T. Forrestall Everett Jorrestall

British Veterans to Invade Canada for Ottawa Visit

This evening at 7 30 the British Naval and Military Veterans of Massachusetts will entrain at North station for Ottawa to visit the Forty third Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles. The Boston Fall River and Providence contingents join en route with plans for church parade in Ottawa and entertainments in Montreal after a three day stay.

Massachusetts Ottawa Can Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles Fortythird Beaconsfield Rogers Oakes Boston Canada Tingent Fall River Providence J. R. Smith North Station North Adams Montreal

Mayor Heads Redberries on Old Orchard Outing

Massachusetts city leaders led by Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston and Mayor Casey of Lowell join the Redberry Club for its 16th annual Pine Point clam bake and baseball outing. Boston wins 8 to 7. several events honor officials and the crowd includes many notable local figures.

Old Orchard Boston Lowell Lawrence Massachusetts Fitzgerald Casey Redberry Club Pine Point Mayor Casey P. J. Kennedy John J. Feneno Ward 19 Mike’ Norris M. J. Mitchell Richard Field Garrett W. Scollard Charles H. Slattery James H. Doyle Edward Fitzgerald Henry Fitzgerald P. Henry Bradley Edward Foye John J. Hoar John J. Leahy Dennis J. Hern Edward Nelligan Daniel Sullivan Richard Carter Joseph Murphy The Republic Beth James M. Porter P. Welch Berwin Cauley and Bromberg Joseph Holleran Charles Warren Frank Doherty Feneno Carroll J. J. O’callaghan Josephine Mary Bessie Sullivan Dorchester Frank Mulligan William Gilligan Mary Doyle James F. Foley George Fitzgerald Lucy Mary Herrick Jia Donnelly May Gorman Pauline Robinson Eliza Robinson Murphy New Bedford Madeline Devine John J. Cadigan

Lighthouse chief to change September 5

Commander E E Wright of the United States Lighthouse Service will relieve Commander W A Marshall, now promoted to captain, and assume duties in the second lighthouse district around September 15.

E. E. Wright W. A. Marshall

Cut In Two By Wheels At East Somerville Yard

About 7 45 last evening George Kelly 29 a brake man at the East Somerville yard fell between two cars the tracks of one passing over his body and cutting it in halves. He lived at 12 Union street Somerville and his nearest relative is Annie Kelly of 41 Winslow avenue Everett.

George Kelly East Somerville Kelly Union Street Somerville Annie Kelly Winslow Avenue Everett

Rebecca S. Clark Sophie May Dies at Norridgewock

Rebecca S. Clark known as Sophie May author of 31 children's books died at her Norridgewock home after months of frail health. Born February 22, 1833, she created the Little Prudy Dolly Dimple Flyaway Flaxie Frizzle and Quinnebasset series. Her works sold in the hundreds of thousands and some were translated into French and German. She began writing daily around 8 or 9 in the morning until noon.

Skowhegan Rebecca S. Clark Sophie May Norridgewock Miss Clark Dolly Dimple Quinnebasset Helen

Old Soldier Kills Self at Chelsea Soldiers' Home

William H. Packard aged 79, a veteran of Company F Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers, inmate at the Chelsea Soldiers' Home, killed himself yesterday morning by cutting his neck with a razor and leaping from a bathroom window to a concrete walk about 30 feet below. He had been in poor health for months.

William H. Packard Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers Chelsea Packard

Enterprise Arrives at Algiers. crew Reported Well

Commodore William F. Low U S N forwards a cablegram announcing the Enterprise has reached Algiers today. All hands on board are reported to be well.

Massachusetts Nautical Training School William F. Low Enterprise Algiers

Disinfectant fight stirs Boston business row

Worcester August 17 Representative James H Mellen defends the Miracle Disinfectant claim against detractors saying the product is valuable and worth its price He warns of possible trouble over a split with Hugh O Rourke and notes the firm plans to push stock to Navy and government buyers

Worcester James H. Mellen Boston Mellen Navy Reeston Richard W. Amos Hugh O’rourke Miracle Disinfectant Company Representa Tive James Mellen Amos Chemical Company Maine 133 Summer Street Vernon Square O’rourke O'Rourke Amos

Cambridge Girl Weds Her Chinese Suitor

The Cambridge family arranged the marriage of 17 year old Mabel Williams to Yee Gow Tee a Chinese laundryman and grocer in Providence Rhode Island after prior trouble with the suitor. The mother said the decision ended disputes and the couple wed with Mabel’s parents present. The ceremony followed an assault case in which Yee Gow Tee faced the Superior Court and was closely watched.

Mabel Yee Gow Tee Oscar Williams Cambridge Providence R. I Celestial Mrs. Williams Mabel Williams Providence, R. I

Immigrant of 60 Here to Marry Her Old Lover

Louise Goldthorpe aged 60 arrives aboard the Cunard Saxonia from Liverpool and Queenstown. Detained at Longwharf she intends to marry John Perkins of Deer Lodge City Montana. The pair had been lovers in England nearly 40 years earlier. Perkins later married and prospered on a farm before his wife died two years ago.

Cunard Saxonia Liverpool Queenstown Longwharf Louise Goldthorpe England John Perkins Deer Lodge City Powell County Montana Perkins John

Limerick Men's Club Plans Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon

The Limerick Men's Club will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 2 30 in Phenix Hall located at 724 Washington Street with members expected to attend.

Limerick Phenix Hall Washington Street

Five Northampton Execs Fined for Employing Boys Under 14

Five leading Northampton businessmen were fined by the District Court for employing boys under the age of fourteen. The cases mark the first such punishments to appear before the local court.

Northampton District Court

Silver Anniversary Dinner for Colonel Corbett and Mrs Corbett

Colonel C. C. Corbett and Mrs. Corbett of 311 Huntington avenue celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a dinner party at the Touraine. The couple received numerous presents and telegrams. Corbett founded the Providence Telegram over 30 years ago and has published newspapers in New York, Chicago, Holyoke, Worcester, and Lynn and remains involved in the field.

C. C. Corbett

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