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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1914

Page

15

Will of Hilas E. Roberts Funds Chelsea Public Good

Trusts established in Chelsea Vermont from Hilas E. Roberts will provide funds for schools library and churches. Fifteen thousand dollars funds a schoolhouse near the Chelsea courthouse if rebuilt. Funds of 50 each support church repairs and parsonage while a 10 000 fund aids the public library and a 500 fund cares for graves of the poor. A 30 000 fund assists Chelsea’s needy, with the residue left to Harry J. Roberts.

Chelsea Court House Congregational Church Methodist Episcopal Church Harry J. Roberts

Hutchinson seeks re election as Reading selectman

Edwin J. Hutchinson, chairman of the Reading Board of Selectmen, announced yesterday his candidacy for re election at the town meeting slated for March 2.

Edwin J. Hutchinson Board of Selectmen of Reading

Most Noses Crooked He Declares In Lecture

Dr. Algernon Coolidge Jr of Massachusetts General Hospital told the School for Social Workers yesterday at 12 Ashburton Place that few faces have exact measurements. He said one side of the face is usually more developed, especially among whites, and 99 percent of white people have some nasal septum twist or obstruction.

Algernon Coolidge, Jr Massachusetts General Hospital School For Social Workers Ashburton Place

Remedies and cautions from a physician on facial structure and sore throats

A doctor explains how asymmetry can result from nose, eye, or skull development and how minor septum surgery can correct it. He advises avoiding colds, links bad teeth to catarrh, and notes throat tuberculosis can be removed surgically. gargling technique and tonsil adenoid disease management are described.

No Tangoing at Socialists Ball in Copley Hall

The Socialists ball at Copley Hall last night barred tango dancing per the mayor's edict. About 400 attendees stayed on the dance floor with waltz two step schottische quadrille and three slide allowed. Jude Bellows, floor director, did not need to remind dancers of the ban.

Copley Hall Jude Bellows

Mrs. Putnam Hosts Beacon Street Dinner Dance

Back Bay society leaders and several winter debutantes attended a dinner dance hosted by Mrs. William Lowell Putnam at her 49 Beacon Street town house last night. The event featured spring floral table decor and lively dances that matched the season's spirit.

Back Bay Society William Lowell Putnam Beacon Street

Man accused of assault in court over bulldog faced insult and revolver

Mrs. Frank A. Woodbury of South Medford testified in Malden District Court that her husband called her face like a bulldog and served shoe leather as steak. She said he brandished a loaded revolver, forced her to kneel and pray, while a boarder corroborated parts of the tale. The judge urged the defendant to cool off, and the case proceeds to August for further evidence.

Frank A. Woodbury Main Street South Medford Malden Woodbury Bruce Myrtie Connors le House

Walnuts Peas Salmon and Rice Advertisement

Advertisement lists priced goods: walnuts at 12 1 2 cents per pound, canned June peas at 7 1 2 cents, Alaska red salmon at 10 cents per can. Also promotes Cobb's Big Grocery House on Hipnover Street at Union corner urging readers to stock up.

Cobb hHipnover Street Corner Union

Arrival of European Jewish educators in Boston sparks grand reception

The arrival in Boston yesterday of Rabbi Dr. Meyer Hildesheimer, head of the Rabbinical College of Berlin, founded by his father, and Rabbi Dr. Aaron Welkin, leader of Orthodox Jews in Russia, drew an enthusiastic welcome from Boston's leading Hebrew rabbis and business men.

Europe Aaron Wolkin ST. Petersburg Meyer Hildesheimer Berlin Boston Lleading Greater Boston D. I. Kaplan Ss. J. Friederman Shprentz East Boston I. Baretz Rabbinical College of Aaron Welkin Russia Greater

Historic Orthodox Rabbis Welcome Roaring Boston Demonstration

A massive Boston welcome greeted two leading European Orthodox Jewish rabbis from Agudas Israel at South Station. The visit aimed to promote Torah study, unity among Orthodox Jews, and a Jerusalem-centered, non Zionist restoration ethos, with plans to involve Boston synagogues and a citywide revival.

Boston Europe South Station Agudas Israel World Federation of Orthodox Jews Jerusalem Beth Hamedrossi Hagodal North Russell Street Palestine Greater Herarchy Beth Hamedrosh S. J. Friederman David Stearn North Russell Street Wolf Berger Baldwin Place M. Magid A. Weiner

City Budget Details Show Boston Spent 52 Million Last Year

City Auditor Mitchell reports total city spending at 52 927 453 77 with 26 279 111 16 for department expenses. Net funded debt rose 4 382 115 29 and gross funded debt 2 167 938 24, with net debt at 78 961 370 21 and gross debt at 120 525 581 01. Subways drove much of the debt increase, while county and water debt declined.

Boston Mtchell Fitzgerald

Quincy Postmaster and Charter Framer Thomas Gurney Dies

Thomas Gurney, a longtime Quincy postmaster and one of Quincy city charter framers, died at his Newbury Avenue home in his 80th year after a brief illness. Born in South Hanson, he lived in Quincy for 50 years and served as first postmaster of Atlantic for over 25 years.

Thomas Gurney Quincy Newbury Avenue

Father's Body Found by Son at Lakeside Park

Gustaf E. Hoglund a wealthy foundryman was found dead at his Lakeside Park camp this afternoon by his son Gustaf Jr. A blood stained Swedish fish knife lay beside him and authorities believe he took his own life. He left his home at 377 North Main Street yesterday morning headed for Titehburg but was not seen there. The wound on the left throat severed the windpipe.

Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil Introduced

For 3000 years castor oil was the world’s best laxative but its taste limited use. Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil from Spencer Kellogg & Sons, Buffalo, refines the oil to remove taste. It works without pain, sells 25c and 50c, and is marketed with a green castor leaf Kellogg label.

Kellogg’s Spencer Kellogg & Sons of Buffalo Kelloggs Kellogg Spencer Kellogg & Sons, Inc Buffalo, N. Y

Webster Banker Walter Enz Vanishes After $2000 Withdrawal

Webster and East Woodstock investigators along with state detectives and local citizens scoured nearby woods for clues to the disappearance of Walter Enz a 40 year old man who drew $2000 from Webster Savings Bank before vanishing last Monday. Enz had agreed to join William Neeley in buying the Chandler store and post office, with Neeley stating he expected to settle the deal that afternoon. State detectives Hurley and Flynn suspect foul play as no trace of Enz has emerged. Enz lived in Fast Woodstock just across the line from Webster and had worked at J Frank Chandler’s grocery for seven years.

Webster East Woodstock Conn Walter Enz Webster Savings Bank Enz Fast Woodstock Robert Hurley James J. Flynn J. Frank Chandler Chandler William Neeley Neeley

Carey Sentenced to Three Years Under White Slave Act

Arthur R. Carey, 38, of Chicago, was sentenced to three years in Fort Leavenworth prison for a violation of the Mann White Slave Act in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Wis Arthur R. Carey Chicago Fort Leavenworth

Twin girls born by Caesarian section at Newton Hospital

Mr and Mrs Thomas M Murray of Beacon Street Newton Lower Falls became parents of twins both girls via Caesarian delivery at Newton Hospital yesterday. It was Mrs Murray’s first child. Attending physician Dr O Scholfield assisted and said mother and babies are doing well. The operation was performed by Dr George H May of Newton Centre.

Thomas M. Murray Beacon Street Newton Lower Newton Hospital Murray O. [. Scholfield George H. May Newton Centre

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Hilas E. Roberts Woodbine Street Roxbury Roberts Wren Washington Franklin Dr. Coolidge Sylva & Silva Tremont St United States Bromfield Street Fort Hill Dr. Welkin Band of Israel Frankfort-on-the- Main Germany Hildesheimer Agudath Israel Organization Mark E. B. Horn Washington Street Quincy Man Believe Gardner Crow Cheviot Suits Twin Girls Caesarian Richard Briggs Boylston Street C. Florist Dept Main Floo Henry Siegel CO M. Marble and J. Sheppard Morse Quercoat Vienna Melton Thomas Adams Square
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