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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
6
An ad urges the elderly to avoid harsh laxatives and use Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, natural aid to restore bowel function. It claims the tablets lubricate and soften the bowels with no pain or griping and recommends mixing with olive oil. The Olive Tablet Co. of Columbus, Ohio promotes the product as a substitute for calomel.
The Leyland line steamer Canadian arrived from Liverpool after a 13 day Atlantic crossing hindered by storms, hurricanes, and bad weather. Eighteen passengers and officers were glad to be ashore for part of the holiday. Captain Bullock and many passengers planned to observe Christmas ashore despite rough seas.
Sunday noon the steamer, 800 miles at sea, finally reached Boston Harbor at noon yesterday amid surprise and little fanfare. Captain Bullock greeted officials on arrival as passengers dispersed, eight women aboard praised the rough voyage and remarked no seasickness occurred despite severe weather.
Princeton New Jersey December 25 President elect Wilson spent most of Christmas Day in bed with a mild grip problem. He caught cold on Monday and the automobile trip to Trenton yesterday worsened his indisposition. He kept to his room and slept much of the day while others celebrated.
Mrs. Wilson reports the governor recovering with a fever easing overnight. Santa spread stockings at the Wilson home as secret service and correspondents use a new frame shelter nearby for warmth and watch. The governor plans to be in Trenton tomorrow then travel to Staunton, Virginia, for a birthday celebration on December 28.
Arlington police investigate two mysterious fires. One began in a haystack owned by Wyman Brothers on Lake street during Christmas eve. The second fire, at 3 a.m. yesterday, destroyed a barn on the John P Square estate rented by Wyman Brothers, causing about 7000 dollars in losses, incinerating two cows and burning farming implements and hay. Seven horses were rescued, and Lt. John Finley of Combination A was injured by a falling coping. Police suspect incendiary origin.
Mr and Mrs Edward D Brandegee hosted a Christmas gathering for the families of all Faulkner Farm employees at their Brookline estate. The event drew more than 250 guests including few personal friends of the couple.
In a large stable hall measuring 50 by 390 feet a Christmas gathering was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Brandegee with assistance from Miss Marion and Miss Eleanor Sprague. The event included a tree, a table of gifts, a band, and seating for guests while Mr. Brandegee led the singing. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robeson Sargent and Miss Alice.
Marion Hall known as Coop, a famed pickpocket, avoided jail after a probation decision by Judge Sullivan. Police learned from Washington records she served over two years in Pittsburgh under the alias Annie Kruger. She and her mother fled to Pittsburgh, eluding police in Boston.
Damond White, 75, a long time instructor in the hand made shoe shop at the State prison, died at his Natick residence after a brief illness from pneumonia following a shock. He recently moved from Malden and planned retirement. He is survived by a daughter.
Mrs Timothy Adamowskii and Lawrence Haughton lead a holiday gathering at the estate near Eliot square with barge rides for Jamaica Plain employees, gift baskets, gold envelopes for service length, a home talent band, dancing, roller skating, and a charity ball. Miss Rosalie G Jones presides over troops who celebrate bravery with Pilgrim's Potress inscription and a suffrage march promising 10 orbits around Albany. The event includes Abigail Adams and Margaret Brent costumes and hints at a five mile final leg of a cross state march ending in Stockport as snow melts.
Hudson New York December 25. A suffrage army marching from New York to Albany to deliver a message to Governor-elect Sulzer spent Christmas in Hudson. Six surviving members, far from home, celebrated with festivity while advertising their cause.
Due to the success of The Naughty Little Princess by Children’s Actors, the German fairy tale dramatization will return this afternoon at the Shubert Theatre. The delightful venture proved popular and a second performance was requested, but this will be the last Boston showing.
About 100 children at the New England Home for Little Wanderers will hold their Christmas tree and season observance tomorrow night. They received stockings gifts and enjoyed a fine Christmas dinner yesterday.
Newport Rhode Island December 25 The officers and men of the torpedo boat destroyer Warrington arriving from Norfolk faced a rough Christmas. A heavy gale and high seas tore away the foretopmast and rolled the ship 45 to 50 degrees, requiring all to batten down gear. Seas washed over the vessel but its wireless operator kept contact with the local wireless station.
Charles D. Brown, who helped convict George Riley now serving five years, received a prison-made cane from the convict. Lulu M. Pierce, jailed on a bigamy charge, was given gifts from both her husbands, highlighting an ironic Christmas exchange in Minneapolis.
An old advertising blurb touts easy to take cough drops that stop the shake, priced per box, promoting the Red Cross branded drops.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer for new or renewing patients through December 31. One month of treatment including medicines is free, covering chronic diseases with the aim to cure. Numerous listed patients across towns show the reach of the program, with offices in Boston and surrounding areas.
The notice says the offer expires in six days and urges immediate action. It claims sick people are not waiting and promises to bring patients from surrounding villages to be cured by Osmo-Chemic scientists.
Personal experiences from patients across Boston Dorchester Roxbury Jamaica Plain Chelsea Winthrop and Cambridge praise Osmo-Chemic Physicians for asthma deafness bronchitis tumors and bladder disease. Names include D J Maione Mrs J G Gott Miss C M Price Miss Catherine Rist Mrs William Glen Mr G H Hiltz and Miss Hulda Johnson with addresses in Boston Dorchester Roxbury and neighboring towns.
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