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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1905

Page

5

Last Journey of Fire Victims from Maranacook Hotel

Bodies of Emma N Martin Edward A Martin and son Spencer B arrived with their remains gathered in one casket. Robert Dewey Boutwell who died saving others arrived earlier and will be buried at Malden forestdale. Funeral for Boutwell at 37 Pierce street Malden and for the Martins at Roslindale Congregational Church at 3 p m today.

Maranacook Hotel Martin Robert Dewey Boutwell Boutwell Malden Robert Pierce Street Forestdale Emma N Edward A. Martin Spencer B Roslindale Congregational Church

Engineer Recovers Lost Watch After Quick Run

West Warren Aug 8. While in charge of Engine 2548 Engineer Morrell found his watch missing at West Brookfield station. He telegraphed to Boston for permission to run back and recover it. One quarter mile east of West Brimfield station the watch was found.

West Warren Morrell West Brookfield Station Boston West Brimfield Station

Woman Receives $85 Found Hidden by Deceased Husband

Mrs Jane Olney of Milford Street was earlier notified of 1600 in Milford Savings Bank. She now receives an additional 85 found hidden under an old boot shop once used by her husband who died eight years ago.

Upton Jane Olney Milford Street Milford Savings Bank

Painful Periods Relief Promised by Lydia Pinkham Product

Many American women suffer monthly, but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as the thorough female regulator. A Savannah reader testifies to relief from irregular painful cycles, urging others to use the remedy and contact Mrs. Pinkham for guidance.

Irene Crosby Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia I. Pinkham Charlton Street Savannah Ydia E. Pinkham

Houghton & Dutton Open Second Floor Grocery Hall

Crowds filled the new two story extension on Beacon street as Houghton and Dutton showcased a modern grocery complex. The department offers grocery meat delicatessen bakery dairy cut flowers and fruit with quartered oak fixtures marble work large mirrors and fixed refrigeration from Jewett Buffalo and Pittsburg Plate Glass Company with H. P. Hood & Sons dairy. Customers received hand painted fans dolls and beverages as 1000 cens of butter can be produced daily by new 14 horsepower churns.

Houghton & Dutton Beacon Street Chicago Jewett Refrigerator Company Buffalo N. Y Bowker, Torrey Company Pittsburg Plate Glass Company H. P. Hood & Sons

Toothpick in Appendix Causes Fatal Appendicitis

North Adams casualty report states George C. Corsiglia, 21, died after an appendectomy for appendicitis. A toothpick fragment was found in the appendix and is believed to cause the illness.

North Adams George C., Corsiglia

Small Lad, Petting Calf, Tossed by Cow

Gloucester August 28 A three year old Alfred Doyle of Cambridge visiting Nugent farm was bruised and cut when a cow charged him while he petted her calf He was rescued from a second attack by Charles Nugent and John Nugent after the infuriated animal struck him

Gloucester Alfred Doyle Cambridge Nugent Farm Charles Nugent John Nugent

Plan for boulevard along North Shore

Ex-Representative William D. Sohier of Beverly told Salem Mayor Peterson a large sum could be raised to build a boulevard from Nahant to Cape Ann. The driveway would circle Marblehead and Salem Harbor to Beverly bridge and continue along the North Shore.

Salem William D. Sohier Beverly Peterson Nahant Cape Ann Marblehead Salem Harbor Beverly Bridge

Recluse heir’s death unsettles Holliston fortune tale

Miss Annie Bond, 38, travels to Philadelphia after her father Edward Bond’s death in Philadelphia. He had lived in seclusion in Holliston, inherited a fortune, and reportedly sang at his wife’s grave in past years. Bond left no clear heirs, and property awaits disposal as the estate is settled.

Bellingham Annie Bond Holliston Miss Johnson Miss Bond Europe Philadelphia

Fair Maidens Tent On Lawn

A suburban fad features tents on lawns used by women for overnight rest as a cure for ailments and skin care. Participants describe sleeping outdoors in light robes, with early rising, outdoor bathing, and plans to continue each summer, despite safety concerns and social scrutiny.

Eccentric Bond Die by Own Act After Grave Vandalism

In Holliston Edward F Bond an elderly recluse reportedly killed himself in Philadelphia yesterday after chanting strange songs at his wife's grave in the local cemetery.

Holliston Edward F. Bond Philadelphia

Is Woman Today Thrifless Discussed By London Club

A London Twentieth Century Club discussion questions if modern women are thriftless and poor housekeepers. Mrs Ruth Jackson argues Englishwomen lack domestic work and home duties while praising German French and New England practices. Cooking teacher Mrs E C Carlton adds that dietary shifts favor lighter meals and chef led kitchens.

Ruth Jackson Twentieth Century Club London New England Boston E. C. Carlton

Lactated Food Endorsed By New Hampshire Mother

Antrim New Hampshire mother Mrs C. E Henry praises Lactated Food as the best for her vigorous 18 month old, 27 pound son. She cites doctors and hospital authorities endorsing its use and claims it helps many babies recover from illness and grow strong and bright.

Antrim N. H

President of Sample’s Instalment Company Endorses Catarrhal Powder

The president, T. Sample of Sample's Instalment Company in Washington Pa, credits Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with giving almost instant relief after years of chronic catarrh and temporary fixes from specialists. This endorsement claims the powder proved the one good thing in his case.

P. T. Sample Sample Wash Agnew

Probing Deaths by Ptomaines at Peddock Island

Dr Harris the medical examiner for Suffolk county refuses to discuss the Cambridge family deaths amid mystery surrounding three fatalities. Oliver Cambridge his son and Gomes father in law died of suspected ptomaine poisoning after a meal on Peddock's Island. The Post suggested canned food as the possible cause.

Harris Suffolk County Cambridge Peddock’s Island Mr. Harris Oliver Gomes Post

Cambridge Lobster Death Inquiry Heated by Wife Testimony

Mrs Louise Oliver of 338 Vine Street East Cambridge disputes reports that decayed lobster caused death. She says her husband, an expert lobster fisherman, did not eat lobster and the family used well water in rusty cans. A triple funeral is planned for 338 Vine Street Wednesday at 1 AM.

Louise Oliver Vine Street East Cambridge

Greene prominent Northampton businessman dead at 58

Joseph W. Greene 58 longtime Glendale Elastic Fabric Co treasurer and bank director died at his Easthampton home. Former Boston resident and organist at Trinity Episcopal Church. Survived by widow and sister Miss Enen Turner Green Marblehead Mass. The obituary notes his long civic roles.

Northampton Joseph W. Greene Easthampton Glendale Elastic Fabric Company Boston Trinity Episcopal Church Enen Turner Green Marblehead Mass

Gas Explosion Wrecks Charlestown Dry Goods Store

An afternoon gas blast in the cellar of FE L Pilsbury’s dry goods store at 305 Main Street Charlestown injures Lena Vincent, 11, and causes about 1000 dollars in damage. Glass windows shatter, stairs and ceiling are ruined, three clerks are tossed but unharmed, and gas company workers were in the cellar. The building owner estimates seven hundred dollars in his loss and stock damage is about three hundred.

FE. L. Pilsbury Main Street Charlestown Lena Vincent Walker Street Ladder 7 Chemical 9 Hurd William S. Curtis

No Honeymoon for Foster Bride Elope tale ends in arrest

Augustus W. Foster, 37, snatched from a two hour old Lynn marriage by Haverhill police, is jailed on a $50 larceny charge from MetLife. He says he did not jilt a Lynn girl. Emma Dufresne, 16, helped elope to Haverhill where a marriage was filed. Foster claims previous marriages ended in divorce.

Lynn Augustus W. Foster Haverhill Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Foster J. B. Simas Hotel Essex Dufresne Bartlett Central Post Margaret Foster Charles Estes Salem Emma

How Good Food May Turn to Poison

An advertising piece explains digestion, bowels, and nutrient absorption with Cascarets as the cure. It claims digestion happens beyond the stomach and urges readers to use the enamel box tablets to stimulate bowel muscles, likening effects to exercise and promising health benefits. The text cites Sterling Remedy Company and lists prices and distribution details.

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