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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
6
Hesitate never in these parts has a sale sparked such noise as Army's Great Out Bargain Sale of men's youth and boys clothing. Every dollar buys heavy wool suits at five dollars and below, overcoats and ulsters priced at mid range, pants reduced to closeout levels, and choice of high end suits and coats from twenty to twenty six dollars.
In Woburn on pay day the treasurer could not issue funds due to non approved committees. Mayor Allen and President Converse deny politics, blame delays in appointing committees, and promise funds and a new list by Saturday night with Tuesday payments proceeding. Rumors say officials monitor each other’s moves amid the city government friction.
A mother received a letter from Annie M. Thompson aboard the Royal Mail steamer Arata dated February 3 claiming Annie is contented but distressed by publicity over her alleged October disappearance from Woburn. It mentions Samuel S. Pearce as a former presumed companion, though handwriting evidence questions both authorship and relation to Pearce.
To ensure a safe and reliable trip to the West, purchase your tickets at the City Ticket Office of the Boston and Albany Railroad located at 366 Washington Street.
Brighton residents press for a gas rate cut from $1.50 to one dollar per thousand. Representative Theodore P. Dresser, head of a citizen committee, says the group will petition the Legislature if the gas commission cannot enforce a reduction. The Brookline company supplies South Boston with dollar gas, prompting calls for Brighton and Brookline to receive the same rate. The Brookline firm plans pipes through Broadway to Dorchester and into South Boston, risking customers of the South Boston home company.
More than 600 couples filled Mechanics Hall for the sixteenth annual firemen’s ball. The event, a financial success, featured Baldwin’s Cadet Band and a security setup by six door guards and twenty police officers. District Chief McDonough led floor marshals with a corps of aides, while a reception committee included Fire Commissioners Fitch and Innis and Chief Webber among others.
An old Williston resident Loyal Foster reportedly found a remedy for asthma called Foster's Asthma Cure. The ad claims a large sale, offers a one dollar mail order to be sent with a money-back guarantee, and cites officials and a model of the local fire department alongside souvenir orders featuring portraits.
Robert A. Woods of the Andover House delivered a lecture on the wage system at 989 Washington Street last evening.
In a lively town episode Mr La Forrest Hall the Mt Hope Cemetery trustees chairman faced cartooned rumors of deposition yet signed a payroll and presided at a trustees meeting showing he remains in office. City Hall quiet but axe swinging looms with removals likely next week as officials discuss reorganization.
A long promotion of Paine's celery compound cites numerous endorsements from clergymen across the United States. It argues that spring illness prompts use of the remedy, highlighting testimonials from Rev. Charles Bruce, Rev. T. F. Stauffer, Rev. W. J. White, Rev. T. F. Martin, Rev. B. Berry, Rev. William A. Smith, Rev. H. L. Grandenard, and others who report renewed vigor, relieved nervous symptoms, and improved sleep after use.
General William Booth arrives in Boston this afternoon with a series of six meetings titled Two Days with God spread across Mechanics Hall Faneuil Hall and Music Hall. A mammoth parade forms on Monday evening followed by a Booth address at Music Hall on Tuesday with Governor Greenhalge presiding.
The Bijou Opera House hosted a three act comedy drama The Rio Grande by the Bostonian Dramatic Club under Frank Horgan. Proceeds benefited the Free Home for Consumptives and a West End Y S C A fundraiser. Cast included Minnie Donovan Katherine King Tillie Magee Mary Newell James Walsh James Scanlan John Dolan John J Walsh Joseph Barry and William F Murphy with Donovan Magee Scanlan lauded for performances.
Survivors of Hooker's Brigade met at the American House to discuss the May 6 and 7 reunion of the Third Army Corps in Hatley Massachusetts honoring Major-General Joseph Hooker. Major D W Gould James D Leatherbee and G H Hutchinson were named secretaries. A committee of presidents and secretaries from five associations will propose a presiding officer for the convention.
Winthrop citizens met in caucus to nominate town officers for the March 4 election. Leonard J. Schuyler was elected chairman with Charles A. Grant secretary. Alfred Tewksbury to moderate. plurality votes chosen for contests. Nominations for selectmen included O. E. Lewis and Lucius Floyd. many candidates received fewer than thirteen votes.
Mayor Curtis conducted an official tour of Long and Deer Islands aboard the Vigilant with a large party including Private Secretary Guild and several ladies. At Long Island Superintendent Cogswell welcomed them and a thorough inspection of buildings followed, luncheon approved the new institution building, then Deer Island saw Superintendent Gerrish and Dr Roche with similar inspection. The group returned to the city by 5 pm, the mayor joking that he had walked himself out and found everything in first rate condition.
Hose 2 Beachmont of the Revere fire department hosted a six year ball at Parker Hall with about 400 attendees. Buffum's Orchestra provided music for the grand march led by District Chief Henry G Wilfert and Miss Wilfert, with officers including Floor Director Captain J D Kirker and assistant director Lieutenant P W Gallifa. Guests included Selectmen F L Meyer J Anvrin Pratt Captain Ley Associate Captain Daniels Barnicoats Chief Bott Boston Fire Captain Danvers and many others from nearby towns and city departments.
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