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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
9
A fragmented listing notes Friday Owly $1.50 Black Brilliantine and New Stripe Suiting 89c. It mentions Fancy Coating 54 inch $1.25 All Wool Broadcloth 54-inch and All Wool Cheviot 59c. Reads like a fabric shop catalog with items and prices.
In Dedham session Judge Sanderson hears Elinor Bates seek divorce from Dr Edward Bates of Tremont row amid allegations of cruelty and intoxication. Dr Bates denies total abstinence and cites his wife’s assaults. case adjourned to finish tomorrow. Decrees granted in three unilateral desertion actions including Hemphill and Cheeseman cases.
Paterson New Jersey December 10 Mrs Eugenia Decker wife of Norman Decker of Macopin filed for separation after fleeing the home citing inability to obtain turkey dinners as the reason. He sues for divorce.
Inmates in the Charles street jail women's wing report a restless night while Baby Topping, eight weeks old, remains with his mother after her and relatives were jailed following a court case. Dr. George Sargent notes the baby is healthy and unaffected. others fear ongoing noise may disturb rest.
John B Morin the chef at Hotel Bartel requests care with his last name spelling. Born in Canada he studied cooking early and moved to the United States at seventeen working under P F Morin a noted city hotel proprietor. He has since served as chef at Engle wood Trafalgar Quincy House and Hotel Bartol. His favorite Mihiton soup recipe includes diced chicken veal mutton onions peppers celery carrots turnips rice and parsley.
Readable excerpts show methods for a meat hash with butter and flour, sweet pudding with beef suet and fruit, and a spiced steamed pudding with brandy. Named contributors include Mrs K Ardel Sibley of Medford and Mrs A J Patnode of Haverhill, sharing kitchen tips and a Harrison Cake recipe.
The advertisement endorses Jordan Marsh Custom children's shoes built on orthopedic knowledge. They claim no nails or tacks inside and exclusive availability at the store. Also mentions goat tan options and peas priced 175.00 to 2.75.
Black cloth gowns paired with black fur or velvet jackets top the season list. White cotton French crepe waistlines rise in popularity, trimmed with Irish crochet torchon and Valenciennes lace. Embroidered initials on table napery in old English block letters become common, small in a corner or large at center.
Pittsburg December 10. William Francis Bott a system inspector formerly from the Carnegie mills at Homestead is in jail in Cleveland charged with bigamy. Bott wed Annie Corbett in 1891 and three children were born. The family life was happy until two years ago when Mrs Bott found her friend Mary Brown had taken her place.
The article explains the educational purpose of American Red Cross Christmas stamps and urges public support. It lists Boston outlets selling the stamps including R. H. Stearns & Co., Jordan Marsh, Filene's, Houghton & Dutton, and many others, plus newspaper offices.
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