Parker Family Dinner Highlights Genealogical Ties
Descendants of Parker name originators gathered at the Hotel Thorndike for the Parker Historical and Genealogical Association third annual dinner. Frank B. Sanborn of Concord pledged valuable manuscripts by Theodore Parker, noted Arlington Street Church pastor and Parker family figure. Rev. Lewis W. Hicks of Wellesley spoke on Parker ancestors.
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Parker
Thorndike
Parker Historical and Genealogical Association
Frank B. Sanborn
Concord
Theodore Parker
Arlington Street Church
Sanborn
Lewis W. Hicks
Wellesley
How To Save Your Eyes Prescription Advertisement
An eye health ad urges readers to prevent eye trouble by using Optona tablets dissolved in water and bathed on the eyes two to four times daily. It claims glasses are crutches, promises quick clearing of inflammation, and warns of blindness if neglected. The piece promotes urgency and simple treatment from a drug store.
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Neck and Shoulder Relief
To ease sore stiff muscles in the neck and shoulders rub St Jacobs Oil directly on the painful area. In fifty counts, soreness and stiffness are claimed to vanish without skin burning or discoloration. Also marketed for rheumatism lumbago backache neuralgia sprains strains sore throat quinsy or chest cold. Obtain a small trial bottle at any drug store.
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St. Jacobs
Pair in California Fraud Case Arrested in Providence
Thomas Corcoran and Daphne Holmes, both tagged as Mr and Mrs Corcoran, were seized at the Richwood Hotel by police inspectors on a larceny by bad check charge. A $100 check drawn on the Phenix National Bank, Providence, passed at the New England Trust Company, is cited as the alleged instrument.
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Thomas Corcoran
Rialto
Cal
Daphne Holmes
Oakland
California
Boston
Richwood Hotel
Gleavey and Sheehan
Phenix National Bank of
Providence
R. 1
New England Trust Company
Corcoran
Phenix National Bank
Orcoran
Roger J. King
Narragansett Hotel
King
McGarr
Police
Transcontinental duo tracked through exiled letters and bank details
At Tremont Street Hotel California man and partner confessed to travels from Oakland to Boston using aliases severing ties with kin. Chief McGarrie noted a Rialto wife, $400 overdrawn, and letters to child and wife dated Oct 16. Blank checks and a $5000 balance appeared at police HQ.
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California
McGarrie
Rialto
Cal
Tom
Oakland
Fresno
Bakersfield
Kansas City
Bert Grey
Chicago
Lovering
Buffalo
New York
Leslie
Providence
Boston
Corcoran
First National Bank
Girl Drugged Says Mother in Melrose
Mrs James Woodland of 9 Fells Place Melrose says her 15 year old daughter Helen was drugged by two young men in a lonely area near their home. Helen was found in a field groaning and brought to Melrose Hospital in a comatose state. Doctors blame fright and acute indigestion. police take no action.
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James Woodland
9 Fells Place
Melrose
Helen
Melrose Hospital
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Catarrh
A patent remedy ad touts Ely's Dream Balm as a fast acting cure for catarrh and cold symptoms. It claims the small bottle opens blocked nostrils, soothes inflamed membranes, stops discharge, and brings immediate relief, with a promise of disappearance by morning.
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Ely
Elliott's Tribute to New Haven Directors and Dividends
Howard Elliott heads New York New Haven & Hartford rail system and salutes New Haven road directors for voting to suspend dividends and Christmas presents. He says the motion reflects care for stockholders and the public, stressing New England’s national role and urging support for the regional railways amid national economic stress.
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New York
New Haven
Howard Elliott
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad System
Railway Business Association
Elliott
New Haven Road
Mr. Elliott
Railroads urged to curb dishonesty while aiding continental growth
The speaker says railroad owners must root out dishonesty or public authority will intervene. He notes past over-capitalization and calls for workable methods to protect investors, while stressing railways should seek practical improvements and cooperate with authorities to serve national development. New England’s educational and financial influence is highlighted.
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New England
Schooner Laura M. Lunt Reaches Harbor After Tug Tows
The three masted New York schooner Laura M. Lunt with eight crew members was found anchored off Owls Head near Rockland after being towed into port by the tug Somers N. Smith. Her anchor and harbor entry were secured, easing anxiety about the vessel.
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Rockland
New York
Laura M. Lunt
Owls Head
Somers N. Smith
Marshall Returns to Fall River After Disappearance
James Marshall, the prominent hat manufacturer, arrived home in Fall River tonight after being reported missing since Tuesday. He had been in New York with his physician en route to a sanitarium for a nervous disorder and rejoined his brothers John and William at Grand Central Station. The family declined to discuss the absence but said Marshall was in good health and had visited several business contacts in New York.
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Fall River
James Marshall
New York
Mr. Marshall
Grand Central Station
John
William
A. W. Buck
New York City
Fearful poisoning mystery befalls young station passenger
A well dressed about 18 year old girl collapsed unconscious at Malden Station and was taken to Malden Hospital. Doctors cannot yet determine if poisoning or another illness caused the incident. She recalled being on a boat and could not state her name.
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Malden Hospital
Malden
James Haney
Haney
N. A. Gallagher
Maden Hospital
Vei
Less Meat If Kidney Pain and Backaches Appear
A noted authority warns that daily meat intake can raise uric acid, slowing kidneys and causing backache, dizziness, and rheumatic twinges. Recommends Jad Salts to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and ease symptoms with a morning dose.
Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Safe Weight Loss
An old time health ad promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless obesity remedy. It claims users can lose a pound or more per day at a moderate cost, with tablets containing the same ingredients as the original prescription. Buy from a druggist or Marmola Co Detroit Michigan.
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Marmola Co
Farner
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