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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1910

Page

4

Wedding Amid Illness Because of a Cancer Battle

The Rev Charles Mockridge a Roxbury pastor wed his bride near Peabody square while he battles stomach cancer. The ceremony, conducted by the bridegroom’s father and brother, both Episcopal clergy, was brief as family waits through uncertain odds.

Charles Mockridge St. John’s Church Roxbury All Saints’ Church Ashmont Episcopal Church Peabody Square Mockridge Nomeopathic Hospital

Louisville Bride Mary Jenkins Tyler Weds in Secret Ceremony

Miss Mary Jenkins Tyler of Louisville Kentucky became Mrs Charles W Mockridge after a ceremony at Dr Mockridge’s Falifax Street home. Rev Charles W Mockridge performed the rite as the groom lies gravely ill upstairs and his bride keeps aloof from visitors.

Mary Jenkins Tyler Louisville Dr. Mockridge

Wellesley Students Enforce Evening Curfew

Wellesley College students must return to campus by 7 30 in winter and by 6 00 in summer as the student governing board without faculty input imposes a curfew. The rule ends late evening walks to South Natick, and the committee includes Miss Isadore Douglass, Miss Elsie West, Miss Katherine C McGill, and Miss Mabel J Lee.

Wellesley Wellesley College South Natick Isadore Douglass Elsie West Katherine C. McGill Mabel J. Lee

Inaugural of Mayor Fitzgerald marred by stampeding crowd

Crowds surged at the hall for the mayoral inauguration delaying proceedings. Non ticket holders fought to enter while police struggled to control the push. Officials, including ex-mayors and foreign consuls, were dragged inside or later admitted amid chaos. The ceremony finally began after 10:45 with oath readings, remarks, and a lengthy address.

Gaskin Fitzgerald Mavor Hibbard Edward J. Leary Guild Hibbard Hart James M. Curley John I. Sullivan North Iind Willard F. Malalieu Green, Hart and Quincy Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

City Council Debates Chair and Offices at Inaugural Meeting

The new City Council opened in the old AlderManic chamber amid a deadlock over a chairman and the temporary creation of two offices the charter had abolished. Municipal League aldermen led proceedings while Alderman Brand largely opposed the plan, bolting from others on most questions.

City Hall Municipal League Alderman Brand

Why You Are Thin and How to Gain Flesh

A historical health ad promotes a cheap mix to increase weight and improve health. It claims to aid digestion and nourishment, distributing flesh elements through the body, with instructions to blend es­sence of pepsin rhubarb syrup and various tinctures, to be taken before and after meals, plus water and regular weighing.

Hon

Boston Aldermen clash over salaries and rules changes

In a tense meeting the Board of Aldermen cut salaries for Dever Leary and Chisholm and abolished then temporarily re established two departments. Curley tried to raise Dever and Leary salaries to 3500 and 3000 but was vetoed by Municipal League members. Ballantyne presided while a three ballot vote failed to choose a presiding officer. Curley accused City Club influence and urged independent city representation.

Hale Dever Leary Frank Chisholm Board of Aldermen Chisholm City Messenger Curley Municipal League Brand Buckley Ballantyne Kenny Collins Department of Clerk of Committees McDonald Tate Municipal City of Boston City Club

Long to Run as Nonpartisan Cambridge Candidate

Representative George Wong of Cambridge will run as a nonpartisan candidate. Wong filed papers last night as the sole candidate for that office in Cambridge.

Long George Wong Cambridge

Brilliant Ball at Knights of Columbus Meeting

A grand social event last night at Hotel Somerset hosted by Bunker Hill Council No. 62 Knights of Columbus featured a formal ball with Mayor Fitzgerald among the dancers. A concert preceded the march of nearly 100 couples with notable attendees and a long list of committee and ball officers and a lavish display of ladies in fashionable gowns.

Hotel Somerset Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus Fitzgerald James Hi. Vahey Robert C. Witzgerald Theresa McDermott David F. Long Daniel Hurley John J. Mitchell Henry M. Clifford Neil Clifford J. E. McDermott J. A. McDonald Joseph B. Lyons Thomas F. Leen John Duff J. G. Gallagher William Quigley Jeremiah P. O’reardon John J. O’callahan M. J. Mitchell B. J. McCarron William H. Riley Vincent Reade, Jr Joseph M. Blagdon John F. O’brien A. F. Crowley Carney H. J. Crane William J. Doherty John i. Fitzgerald Arthur FE. Warrington M. E. McCarty William H. Townsend Timothy J. Buckley David B. Shaw D. W. Towle R. S. Teeling Joseph M. Dowd John Brennan M. A. Waters FE. F. White William Dalley J. J. Corbett William J. Day A. W. Dempsey A. J. Flannagan M. J. Doran J. J. Grant Andrew Rogers Anthony S. O'Malley Edward M Cornelius Green M. Solari John Dillon James A. Hatton Francis F. Ducey John J. Hogan Joseph Bes Sinnbrank Downey D. A. Turnbull James B. Doherty T. Madden Robert C. Fitzgerald Robert H. Walsh James P. Maloney Arthur C. Moran John F. McBride Peter Hoey Edward N. McGlinchey James H. Brennan Matthew Rogers John J. Kelley Joseph JL. Shannon John J. Flynn William V. Gormley James J. Nagle William J. Carroll Martin S. Carney

Hundreds Attend Catholic Total Abstinence Union Social

Eastern Massachusetts towns represented at Copley Hall as the Archdiocese of Boston hosts a social to fund the national convention in Boston next August. About 200 couples joined a grand march led by President John T. Shea and Mrs. Augustus L. Tillson. Officers from 43 societies attended along with Rev. Dr. Maurice J. O Connor and Rev. Father Charles T. O'Brien.

Massachusetts Catholic Total Abstinence Union F Archdiocese of Boston Copley Hall Maurice J. O’connor Charles T. O'Brien Archdiocesan Union John T. Shea Lawrence E. Murphy Cornelus M. Callahan Patrick D. Walsh Aids Shea Augustus L. Tillson Lawrence Murphy Katherine Myron Cornelius M. Callahan Estelle Mahoney Thomas W. Batt William O’brien Margaret O’brien Thomas Maguire Brockton Maurice Dineen Hibernian No. 1 Lawrence J. O'Neill Michael J. McCoy Mary G. Murphy John S. Crowley Helen Clifford James J. O'Neil John F. McMahon Charlestown Nellie Devine St. Patricia Stoxbury Roxbury Cambridgeport John J. Cusick Brookline Jennie Sinnott Cambridge William C. O’brien Katherine Greeley Thomas T. Kellery Hudson James J. Gallagher Low- Olt Fon Fe Buckie Yin John OF. Tansey Lynn Albert J. Welsh Malden Louise M. Hurley William Connolly Maynard Albert J. Powers Mr. Auburn John J. McQuaide North Chelmsford

Mayor at Brimmer School Reunion

The 83rd Brimmer School Association dinner drew Gray-haired alumni and recent graduates to the Boston City Club. Mayor Fitzgerald attended with other officials and speakers including John Ritchie Jr and Edwin F Sawyer. The Colonial quartette provided music as officers and trustees were named for the association.

Brimmer School Association United States Boston City Club Beacon Street Old School South End Fitzgerald Edward E. Norton W. A. McDevitt, Jr John F. Fitzgerald John Ritchie, Jr Board of Health Edwin F. Sawyer Quincey School Charles I’. Dolan Colonial Quartette Patrick Anglin E. F E. Norton J. J. Keenan A. H. Gilson Newell O. Parker C. R. G. Spear G. W. Ransom Sol Bacharach IF. G. Roberts W. H. Russ N. C. Fowler, Jr A. B. Lothrop S. M. Daniels J. C. Pendleton G. L. Ellsworth Jacob Poullman R. L. Edmunds L.L. Jones W. T. Russell

Boston Railway Conductors Ball Draws 1600 Guests

The 18th annual ball of the Boston Division No. 122 Order of Railway Conductors was held at Odd Fellows' Hall with over 1000 guests. Division superintendents from Boston railroads attended. M. J. Leonard directed the floor, aided by J. M. Durfee and J. F. O''Donnell and a large staff.

Boston Division No. 122 Order of Railway Conductors Odd Fellows’ Iiall Boston M. J. Leonard J. M. Durfee J. F. O'’Donnell

Milton Beats Quincey Seven 5 3 at Cunningham Rink

The Milton hockey team defeated the Quincey seven last night by 5 to 3 at Cunningham rink in East Milton.

Milton Quincey Seven Cunningham East Milton

Women urged to keep blood clean for health during change of life

Mrs Alfred Lamoureux of Newport Vermont credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health during the change of life. She describes severe chills dizziness poor appetite headaches and nervous breakdowns improving after taking three boxes. The ad promotes a free booklet Plain Talks to Women and lists uses and pricing for the pills.

Alfred Lamoureux Box 68 Newport Dr. Williams

Will You Pay for Eckmans Alterative Life Insurance Promise

Advert. claims Eckmans Alterative cures tuberculosis and lung trouble. Promotes appetite, work capacity, and better health. Urges letters testimonials and literature. mentions price of eggs and milk as proof of cost. Sold at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores. address Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Realife Eckman Riker-Jaynes Eckman Laboratory 6Th and Market Streets Philadelphia Penn

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