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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1894

Page

2

Munyon cures touted by patients across Boston area

Testimonials from Mrs W Bickley Mrs F A Cummings Atwood Pryor Alonzo Parsons and W H Bullard claim Munyon's Cures relieved rheumatism catarrh dyspepsia piles asthma and headaches. The ad offers 25 cent vials with money back if not benefited plus free eminent doctors and a full medical exam at Hotel Pelham Boston open all day and evenings Sundays 3 to 5 pm.

B. F. Marden Partridge Avenue Somerville Mass Munyon F. A. Cummings South Broadway Atwood Pryor Lexington Street Lynn Alonzo ‘Parsons W H. Bullard Pleasant Street Cambridgeport Pelham Tremont and Boylston Streets

Celia Thaxter and Her Island Love Story in Brief

A vivid portrait, drawn from family records, traces Celia Laighton Thaxter’s courtship with Levi Thaxter of Watertown, their island romance, and a 1851 marriage. It recalls her life on Appledore, her literary salon, and the ascent of her poetry alongside mention of her celebrated works and enduring fame.

Levi Thaxter Watertown Mass Seacoast Celia Roland Cambridge John Kittery Point Karl Thaxter Appledore Island Appledore The Atlantic Monthly Whittier James T. Fields Celia Laighton Thaxter New York Isles of Shoals Boston Kittery Churchyard Boon Island

Popular Newport excursion by special NYNH Hartford train

The next excursion to Newport via the New York New Haven Hartford line will depart Park Square at 9 20 a m on Thursday August 30. Round trip tickets cost 1 each and are on sale at 3 Old State House and Park Square station. Buy early as seats are limited and demand is high.

Newport New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Park Square Station Old State House

Winthrop Town Seethes After New Winthrop Hotel Raid

Aug 27 Winthrop reports a police raid at the New Winthrop Hotel triggers town wide denunciation. Citizens fear raids will deter summer visitors and harm local business and real estate. A court hearing over assault and interference is set for Thursday amid calls to defer police funding. Police critique and resident testimony color the scene as parade plans adjust.

Winthrop East Boston Anthony Pollock Frank A. Lamb Edward J. Wood Pollock Judge Cleary Charles R. Morse Tewksbury Morse George L. Wadsworth Wadsworth Post Highlands New Winthrop Highlands Bridge Yacht Club William Hatch Jones Leighton New Winthrop Hotel

Situations Wanted and Other Wants Ad Policy

A classified note advertising response terms for situations wanted and other wants priced at 1 cent per word. It outlines rate structure and confirms no other services or conditions are specified in the snippet.

Prizes Displayed for Charles River Regatta on Labor Day

A New England Amateur Rowing Association prize display shows over fifty pieces of silverware including urns vases and cups with aquatic ornaments such as oars and boats. The exhibition in the New England Piano Company window at 200 Tremont Street is a popular pre Labor Day draw with silk banners serving as background.

New England Piano Company Tremont Street New England Amateur Rowing Association Charles River

American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Maker

The American Wringer Co. at 12 and 14 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers and repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to and telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway City Tremont

Hermit of Brightlingsea Yacht Lived Five Years Afloat

A returning traveler recounts the life aboard the Valfreyia off Brightlingsea Essex where McEvers Bayard Brown, a New York financier and lawyer, has spent five years anchored. Accounts describe Brown’s cruel discipline with cudgel and syringe, irregular hours, and solitary routines aboard the big steam yacht now seldom flying the American flag.

New York McEvers Bayard Brown Brightlingsea Essex England Valfreyia Brown Mr. Brown Mrs. Schuyler W. Bayard Cutting R. Fulton Cutting Rogers Cottage Newport Union Club Riding Club Knickerbocker Club

Free Imports Pursued by Carlisle Telegrams Aug 27 1894

Secretary Carlisle orders immediate bonding and withdrawal of goods not discharged or entered for consumption. Vessels may store in warehouses for such goods. Other points: duties on goods made free by new act. certain manufactured items admitted at new rates after Aug 28 1894. some duties remain until Jan 1 1895. Coffee tea hides admitted free after Aug 28 1894. Venezuela Colombia Haiti duties revoked. Internal revenue to collect spirits tax at 1.10 per gallon from today.

Washington Carlisle Congress Treasury United States Venezuela Colombia Haiti Internal Revenue Joseph Miller

His Girl Gave Him Up

Frank Naylor, a U S Army deserter from Dakota, was captured by Lynn officers and sent to Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. He faced larceny charges for stealing Annie Douglass’s watch to fund a plan to marry and move to Chicago, while wooing another Lynn daughter.

Lynn Frank Naylor United States Army Dakota Fort Warren Boston Harbor Annie Douglas United States Miss Douglass Chicago

Sage case ends talks with Distillers and Cattle Feeders

Russell Sage said negotiations for a five million dollar deal are off due to inability to reach terms. Paper signatures from some trust officials were demanded but not obtained, ending the discussions in New York.

New York Russell Sage Distillers and Cattle Feeders’ Company Trust

Faraday Sails to Land Cable at New York Harbor Front

The cable steamer Faraday of the Mackay Bennet Commercial Cable Company sailed from Newport for New York to land the companys cable now deposited at Coney Island. The operation faces difficulty due to strong currents in Narragansett Bay and the New York Harbor approach.

Newport R. I Faraday Mackay-Bennett Commercial Cable Company New York Coney Island New York Harbor

Diseases of the Brain and Nervous System by Dr Leclerque

Dr Myron E Leclercque offers the natural law of cure through tissue cell building and constitutional treatment for brain and nervous system diseases. Includes paralysis epilepsy loco motor ataxia and long standing constitutional failures. Office at 278 Boylston Street opposite the Public Garden Boston Mass.

Myron E. Leclerque Boylston St Blic Garden Boston Mass

Barrington Arrest Tangles Mansfield Forgery Case

Barrington Illinois police seized Frank A Mansfield a Boston businessman and Medford resident amid a sprawling forgery inquiry. The case centers on Mansfield's alleged forge of his wife s name linked to a prior Medford marriage and a mortgage scheme involving Eugene M Kimball. The affair has widens to Chelsea Boston and Chicago with bigamy potential and Masonry ties surfacing. Mansfield s mother in Chelsea, 78, faces distress as authorities pursue him across states.

Frank A. Mansfield Boston Medford Chelsea Mansfield Coraells Everett Barrington Ill Holmes Miss Ells Framingham Buffalo Chicago Coulter Eugene M. Kimball Miss Elis Providence Almeder United States West Hosea Carter Building Washington Water Streets

Spirits Return to Ashland Place in Bruised Boston Lore

Unbelievers warned as spirits roam Ashland Place Boston in a tale of haunted streets where night veils the once serene district. The narrative paints decaying houses, empty yards, and bottles and toothbrushes left behind, suggesting departed residents return in subdued, spectral form to revive the old gaiety.

Boston New York Lynn Haverhill Ashland Place General Martin Martin

Cabin's Fate at Manet Beach Sparks Reader Letter

Boston writer describes curiously built huts on Hough's Neck using old seaworthy vessels to create summer cabins. Sailorlike structures named Worcester and Carroll house summer boarders with wheelhouse, galley, and messroom. The piece humorously notes boats stripped for wreckage and a novel seaside lodging scene.

Sir Manet Beach Hough’s Neck Worcester Jonah

Black Spider Stung in Street Fight at Pleasant and Winchester

At 11 20 p m last night a quarrel at Pleasant and Winchester between Robert Green known as Black Spider and William F alias Kid Johnson over escorting a girl led Johnson to threaten with a knife striking Green on the shoulder. Green was treated at Lagrange street station and Johnson, 22, of 36 Melrose street, was arrested shortly after 1 a m.

Pleasant Winchester Streets Robert Green William F Kid’ Johnson Johnson Green Lagrange Street Melrose Street

Michael D Foley Dies After Lingering Illness at 58

Michael D Foley of Somerville dies at his residence 29 Allen street after a lingering illness at age 58. He was longtime in the barrel business and a member of Court Benedict 39 M C O F Somerville and the Terra Novean Association of Boston. He leaves his widow, one daughter, and two sons. Funeral from St Josephs Church Union square tomorrow at 9 o'clock.

Michael D. Foley Somerville Allen Street Benedict 39 Terra Novean Association of Boston St. Joseph’s Church Union Square

Free Medical Services for All Diseases Offered by Dr Dewey

Free medical examinations and attendance provided to all during hard times by Dr Dewey the specialist. Offices at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street with hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 6 and 6 to 8 pm daily except Sunday 10 to 4 pm and Wednesday Thursday evenings closed.

Dewey Hotel Pelham Boylston Street

Tyler breaks mile unpaced record at Hampden Park

Tyler of Browning, King & Co. set a mile unpaced with flying start in 2 07 2 5 at Hampden Park, beating Maddox’s 2 10 1 5 record from Denver. He also lowered the three fourths mile mark to 1 22 2 5. Fred Allen set Class A records for quarter, third, and half miles in the same trial.

Springfield Tyler Hampden Park Maddox Denver Fred Allen

Swell yacht club reception honors commodore and bride

Winthrop Yacht Club hosted a grand reception and presentation for Commodore Torrey and his wife with music, speeches, and lavish gifts. Howard Gould donated a silver service and oak sideboard, Captain Elisa added framed pictures, followed by a collation and dancing. Notable attendees included Mrs. Heney and officers of the club, with numerous members listed among the celebrants.

Winthrop Yacht Club Torrey C. A. Heney Mamie Learnard Howard Gould A. T. Elisa Commodore Torrey Charles A. Heney Charles G. Bird Georgeh. Weiguston William A. Garratt Harry Hutchinson George EK. Leighton George L. Cade Howard C. Morse Harry O. Riggs John MacConnell, Jr Elmer E. Randall J. H. Marsh, Jr Arthur W. Chesterton EB. A. Cook Albert Partridge William Daly, Jr Ernest McKim John Cuthbertson Wiliam Myrick Ida Cuthbertson Jennie Bird Harry Ballou George Leighton Walker Leighton Louis H. Perley Mabel Ashley Alice Fifield Maud Ringott Grace Hutchinson Charles C. Hutchinson George KE. Mack Maud Bell August Seaver A. R. Sanderson Arthur Forbes Mannigan Carrie Grant Fred Brewster Ada Moulton Ruth Farnsworth May Farnsworth Harry Currell Franklin White William L. Davies D. W. Pratt Nellie Ayres

T. R. Howard Enchained at Malden A O H Anniversary

The Malden division of the A O H celebrated its twenty first anniversary by chaining ex president Thomas R Howard to a gold watch and chain. James B Doyle presented the gift citing Howard's service during the division's hall construction and earlier years. A Boston Irish history address followed by remarks from Colonel Roger F Scannell and others.

Malden Thomas R. Howard Boston James B. Doyle Mr. Doyle Mr. Howard Roger F. Scannell America William J. Flynn Alderman T. R. Lenihan Patrick J. O'Reilly John B. O'Higgins

Vigilant Moves to Empress Docks for Centreboard Work

Southampton report notes the Vigilant has been sent to the Empress docks to fit its centreboard. A deck cut may be required to properly hang the board, signaling ongoing vessel maintenance and adjustments.

Southampton Empress Docks

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