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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

7

Belrose Estate Love Triangle Bends to New Union

In a Virginia manor scarred by war, Colonel Belrose's wife dies leaving Miss Fay, Camelia Ann, and the Boston estate funds. Robert Green courts Fay, while Camelia Ann vows to stay for her mistress. James the valet agrees to serve Fay and Camelia Ann if she looks after her.

Fay Camelia Ann Miss Fay Camella Ann Boston Belrosé Robert Green Ecolonel Green Belrose James Mr. Green Camelia Robert Camela Ann

Pastor Braithwaite’s Farewell From Somerville Church

The Rev. HE Braithwaite of Day Street Congregational Church West Somerville preached his farewell sermon yesterday. He accepted a call to the Northern Congregational Church Toronto Canada and will begin next Sunday. An informal reception for Mr and Mrs Braithwaite is planned tonight by the Ladies' Society. He is a Unionville Ontario native aged 43.

HE. Braithwaite Day Street Congregational Church West Somerville Northern Congregational Church Toronto Can Braithwaite Ladies’ Society Mr. Braithwaite Unionville Ont

Which Birthday for the First Baby of the Century

A mother asks readers whether her son born Jan 1 1900 celebrates his ninth or tenth birthday on Jan 1 1909. She writes to the editor seeking clarification on how birthdays are counted across centuries.

Perplexed Mother’s Puzzle Triggers Birthday Conundrum

A reader asks about a boy’s age and birth anniversaries in a playful excerpt. The dialogue corrects itself from a mistaken timeline to the simple fact that a first birthday is the day of birth, then follows the logical but comic progression to the tenth birthday on the ninth anniversary, prompting reader solutions.

Paris Reseda Green Butters

Hat saves maid when milk bottle hits from hotel

A milk bottle fell from the Belvidere Hotel's eighth floor in Baltimore striking a merry widow hat worn by Katherine Sheffield, a hotel maid. The hat's wide brim deflected the bottle and she sustained only a slight scalp wound.

Baltimore Katherine Sheffield Belvidere

New England Housewife Recipes for Turkey and Desserts

A column features household recipes from New England housewives. Instructions cover preparing a white turkey with oysters and cream sauce, a cranberry apple dessert from Mrs. Betsey Paul, a plum apple drink from Mrs. H B Crosby, a 40 year old milk batter recipe from Mrs. Fe. Dobens, and a scallop dish from Mrs. Mabel F Bailey.

Bird Betsey Paul Pond Street Newburyport FE. Dobens Auburn Street Nashua N. H

Chef John Frampton A St Botolph Club Fixture in Boston

John Frampton a Boston chef with roots in Trinity Newfoundland began training at eighteen under a famed European chef. He worked at Hotel Iroquois and the International and Buffalo clubs before moving to Boston nine years ago. He cooked at Faneuil Hall in 1903 for a city labor banquet and later joined the St Botolph Club. He is a trustee of the Epicurean Club and his Plymouth egg luncheon recipe appears as a noted dish.

John Frampton St. Botolph Club Trinity Newfoundland United States Hotel Iroquois Buffalo N. Y International Hotel Ellicot Ife Boston Faneuil Hall Patrick A. Collings American Federation of Labor Ecity Frampton Epicurean Club Plymouth

Dear Annie W Inevitable Caller and Advice on Love

A reader, Annie W, seeks guidance on turning a casual three week visitor into a steady partner. The advice condemns the man’s conduct as tactless and insulting while urging Annie to guard her reputation and avoid sending mixed signals. The columnist warns that many women may exploit the situation and urges strict boundaries.

Miss Champagne on Rule Against Amusement Claims

A young man writes that he avoids taking a girl to amusements to prevent a claim on him. He admits a theatre visit and two follow up calls, noting she seems glad to see him. The adviser cautions that gentleness may invite happiness and questions his strict rule.

Miss Champagne Mi. A

Body of Charles McCrea Found at Pleasant Street Doorway

The body of Charles McCrea about 40 was found in the doorway of 61 Pleasant street yesterday by Station 4 officers. Taken to City Hospital morgue Medical Examiner Macdonald ruled death due to natural causes.

Charles McCrea Pleasant Street Station 4 City Hospital Macdonald

Prophet Lee Spangler Vanishes After World Prediction

In Myack New York the local prophet Lee J. Spangler failed to return after predicting doomsday. He disappeared at 4 AM today while women followers in white gathered at Oak Hill cemetery awaiting the event. cemetery staff dispersed the group. The search for Spangler continues with no sighting since his disappearance.

Myack N. Y Lee J. Spangler Oak Hill Cemetery

Dreisner Ends Life at Home in North Attleboro

Joseph Dreisner a 36 year old jewelry factory worker in North Attleboro killed himself at home by drinking potassium cyanide this evening. He leaves a widow and three young children.

North Attleboro Joseph Dreisner

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