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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for catarrh in the middle ear and Eustachian tubes, alleging relief from head noises and deafness. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Jane Barlow and Army Surgeon S. Beverly, urges readers to buy at 50 cents a box, and notes a free book by mail from Marshall, Michigan.
The engagement of Miss Sadie Lipson of 43 Bower Street Roxbury and Max H Berkwitz of Pittsfield Mass was announced by Boston Hebrew circles. Wedding date not set but soon. An engagement dinner will be hosted at the bride’s parents home on Christmas night for relatives and near friends only. They will receive next Sunday from 1 to 6 at her name.
Mr and Mrs EF Rollins Morse, now based in New York after selling their Boston home, entertain New York society with a surprise house warming hosted by J Pierpont Morgan and other leading figures. They plan to return to Boston for Christmas, likely staying over Sunday.
John Hogan a South Boston real estate dealer who pleaded guilty to larceny in two counts involving 1000 and 200 dollars was sentenced by Judge Lawton in the Superior Criminal Court to three to five years at hard labor in State prison. John M Walsh pleaded guilty to larceny and Thomas F Reagan to larceny from the person and both were placed on probation. Owing to other legal affairs the divorce session of the Superior Court scheduled for next month has been postponed.
The Lithuanian Catholic community will hold Christmas services in the basement of the German church on Shawmut avenue at 1045 a.m. Rev. Father Gricius will officiate. A special musical program features a chorus orchestra and quartet with Miss Katie Slattery, Miss Margaret McCarthy, Mr. George Harrington, and Mr. Charles Twombly. James Martin will play first violin. Thomas Watterson directs and organist. The program includes Farmers mass in F, Adeste Fideles, and Noel Christmas song.
Leaving South station Boston at 6 p m through service to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston Albany New York Central and Michigan Central rail roads. The best quickest and safest direct double track service from New England to these points. Send for West Bound. A 5 Hanson G P A Aboard
At the Commonwealth Club of Massachusetts executive committee meeting a letter from William Jennings Bryan accepting an invitation to a banquet on January 4 was read. This will be his first Boston appearance since a 10 000 person speech in 19 fall. The talk on “The Patriot of Peace” is expected to draw wide interest and the club plans an elaborate tribute with more guests to be announced.
The Rev. Owen Kiernan longtime pastor of Immaculate Conception Church Fall River died after a two day illness attributed to overwork. Born in Longford Ireland he studied in Baltimore and was ordained in Providence in 1874. He served Olneyville Attleboro and New Bedford before settling here twenty years ago where he organized the parish he led at his death.
The North Atlantic squadron will conduct landing and launching boat drills during its winter cruise in West Indian and Gulf waters. The training ship Prairie will assist, with a voyage to the Gulf of Paria and port visits between Port of Spain and Fort de France through early March.
The funeral of Hon Isaac Story Somerville longtime judge of Somerville Police Court held at First Baptist Church Somerville after a private family service at Linden avenue His colleagues and the local bar conducted formal actions and floral tributes The service was attended by city officials county officials and many police and civic leaders.
Detroit December 23 Dr Longyear attending surgeon on General R A Alger reported the general's condition as good with pulse 76 temperature under 100 and cheerful mood He said the general feels better than he has for some time and there is no present apprehension of a change for the worse
George H. Sullivan, son of the late Hon. John H. Sullivan of Fast Boston, died yesterday in his New York apartments after moving there to attend a medical college following his father's death. The cause of death is not known.
Jous Paris reports a testimonial from F. Capps of Minneapolis who claims an 82 year battle with piles ended after four months using Pyramid Pile Cure. He says only one 50 cent box was used and the disease disappeared with no return. Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall, Michigan, sells it and offers a free mailed book on piles.
Arbor Michigan December 23. University of Michigan experts report experiments by Professor Frederic G Novy yielding an apparent absolute intestinal antiseptic from benzozone tested on five students. The treatment involved a benzozone dose with sterilized milk three times daily and repeated chemical analyses showed flattering results.
Leaving Boston Friday evening January 17 February 28 March 14 and 28 April 25 and May 9 via Fall River line. Personally conducted. Rate covering all expenses 26 dollars includes five days board at first class hotel in Washington visit to Philadelphia and New York with stop over privileges. Call or write Joseph P Teggart N H P A 211 Washington street Boston for illustrated itinerary and guide to Washington.
J T Batchelder of Raymond, 28, tried to ride the cowcatcher to reach Boston from Exeter tonight. He was thrown off as the engine wheels tore off his left arm and mangled his left foot in a violent accident.
Salem December 25 Mayor John F Hurley dominated a Christmas festival at the Salem Almshouse. He received a 4 ovation from about 140 inmates and held a levee in the main dining room. He spoke of easing misfortune for Salem’s people as music and gifts filled a monster tree celebration.
New York Dec 23 Mayor-elect Low issued an additional list of appointments tonight naming the park commissioner among others. The announcement accompanies the transition as officials prepare for the upcoming administration.
Mayor Hurley forced the school closing at Salem for New Year’s Day 1902 after protests from school authorities. He argued the New Year’s Eve ball and holiday mood justify the shutdown, and officials conceded the wisdom of the move.
In Brooklyn and Queens Richard Young heads the Republican Board of Taxes and Assessments with Samuel Strasbourger, William Cogswell, George Gillespie, and Rufus J. Scott as Republicans. James L. Wells chairs the board. Elgin R. Gould serves as city chamberlain for the Citizens Union. William Hepburn Russell runs the Commission of Accounts for Greater New York Democracy. Park commissioner John E. Eustis represents the Citizens Union.
General William H. Seamans adjutant general of California lies in serious condition in Washington after an attack of inflammatory rheumatism that weakened his heart.
In Middlesboro Kentucky on December 25 Charles Preston about 20 took young Jessie Marionsleigh for a ride on Powell River across the Cumberland Mountains. The boat sank because of a faulty fee. Preston attempted to save the girl and, distressed by the disaster, killed himself in the child s presence.
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