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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
3
Mrs. Arthur W. Godfrey was granted a divorce from her husband, the wealthy city lumberman Arthur W. Godfrey, by Judge Fessenden on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment.
Judge Fessenden ordered a decree after a private hearing with the young woman. Mr Godfrey withdrew his cross allegations and did not deny cruelty claims by his wife. Alimony to be settled out of court. A $50,000 alienation suit by Mrs Godfrey against Lester Godfrey will be adjusted. The couple, married two years, lived in a Back Bay hotel before disputes led to separation.
Warner, Warner & Stackpole withdraw from the English will case amid disputes over two wills naming Mrs. Eliza Beth Moore Buckley as heir. On Monday Judge Lawton will hear both wills at East Cambridge with different defenders. John H. Hinckley will argue the English will upon arrival by mail, while C. C. Mayberry prepares to contest for Hadley nephews.
Salem February 12 In the criminal court today a jury found Captain Parker Robbins of Gloucester guilty of assault with intent to kill Captain Frank Cooney on October 18. He faces sentence on Monday.
A parent credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with curing a severe infant eczema after many doctors failed. After using the products, the boy recovered in about two months and the case drew praise from neighbors who asked for the cure. George F Lambert of Atlantic City Pa provides dates September 26 and November 4 1907 as testimonial details.
Millions of the world's best people use Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for preserving and beautifying the skin handling eczemas irritations scalp crusts scales dandruff stopping hair loss for baby rashes itchings and chafings and other sanitary toilet bath nursery needs. Sold worldwide by Potter Drug & Chem Co 137 Columbus Ave. Free booklet on Gain Diseases.
Such scrambling for Red Tag Bargains shows the strong demand and loyalty Wolf's earned by delivering as advertised. The record sale last Saturday underscores that people remember fair values and respond quickly to genuine offers, proving honest advertising pays and inviting personal shoppers to visit.
Judge in the United States Circuit Court directed a verdict for the Northern Steamship Company. Dr. Chalmers Prentice sought 259000 damages claiming his wife Camilla Warfield Prentice was buried at sea after dying aboard the Kenigan Luise en route from Naples to New York. The court found no actionable case after hearing the plaintiff's side.
Superior Wis February 12 A new city like Gary Ind is to be built by the United States Steel Corporation around a 14500000 plant to be erected this spring at a point on the St Louis River within three miles of Superior. The blast furnaces will be on the Minnesota side with auxiliary plants on the Wisconsin side.
Irish land owners convention attacks Chief Secretary for Ireland Birrell's land bill and adopts resolutions urging Parliament to reject it during a February session in Dublin.
Ex mayor predicts James J. Storrow will run for Boston mayor this fall with a larger campaign fund than any in the region. Bernard J. Rothwell, slated as head of the Boston Merchants' Association, would succeed in the Chamber of Commerce if amalgamation with the Merchants' Association occurs.
Portland Maine February 12 Asher C Hinds longtime parliamentarian in the National House of Representatives will run as a fourth candidate for Congress from Maine's first district to succeed Representative Allen The9il.
A short note promotes Marine Eye Remedy as an eyewash for tired irritated eyes. Claims suggest relief with daily use and claims of cooling effect. No additional clinical data provided.
London Feb 12 The international naval conference ruled cotton is absolute non contraband after a long debate. The decision marks a victory for Rear Admiral Charles J Stockton and Brown University professor Graf ton Wilson. The panel set three lists absolute contraband absolute non contraband and conditional contraband.
New York Feb 12 Andrew Carnegie says Congress cannot fix a just tariff schedule. He calls for a permanent bipartisan commission of experts and urges manufacturers to attend the National Tariff Commission convention in Indianapolis on Feb 16. He argues Congressmen are unequipped to handle tariff questions and distrusts evidence from interested parties.
In Pittsfield on February 12, all but one of the injured in last night’s electric car derailment are reported making satisfactory progress. Miss Kate Daly of Dalton remains in serious but hopeful condition as recovery expectations persist.
Isaac Rosnosky assistant water commissioner of Boston died at his South End residence aged about 78. A prominent Hebrew resident, he served in the Common Council and Legislature and helped found the Leopold Morse Home for Destitute Jewish Children. He leaves a widow four daughters and two sons. Interment will be at Temple Ohabei Shalom Cemetery East Boston.
P. G. Nichols, convicted of the murder of Edward Smith a 16 year old, while firing at the boy s father, was hanged here on Tuesday. Nichols sang a song and offered prayer for his enemies on the gallows.
Fergus B. Turner a 33 year veteran of the Boston Consolidated Gas Company has been retired with a pension. Born in Derby Wales 18 1 he came to the United States as an infant and lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Brookline. He served in the Civil War and joined the Brookline Gas Company in 1874 remaining until 1905. He stayed with the Consolidated since the mergers that year.
Hebrews of Boston prepare to welcome Dr. Sushana Bouchmul arriving from Palestine. A leading Zionist worker, she aims to promote new Palestine settlements and believes recent Turkish changes open opportunities for Jewish entry to the Holy Land.
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