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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
5
An advertisement promises a new treatment named Sargel that converts food into flesh, claiming it helps thin people assimilate nutrients to gain weight. Readers are invited to test the free sample by mailing a coupon to the Sargol Co. and receive full directions.
The long running marital feud ends as Mrs. Godfrey’s $100,000 operation suit against her father in law Lester Godfrey is settled. Judgment is entered for the defendant.
John McConnell aged 70 thrashed his son Platt McConnell aged 18 for coming home drunk. The elder, described as husky, used a broom handle to punish him, remarking he never had a more thorough trimming as a boy in knee trousers.
An advertisement promotes a home remedy for kidney and bladder troubles using Buchu Balmwort and Sarsaparilla. It cites Gaut as a urinary specialist with high fees and claims the mixture plus water intake can cure most kidney conditions and rheumatism, listing symptoms like puffiness, backache, headaches, and dizziness.
Judge Lawton threw out two English forged wills in the East Cambridge Probate Court. Witnesses including Elizabeth Orrell and Sears Condit are key as the case moves to the 1907 Farrell will. Prosecution for forgery looms after handwriting expert Hingston pointed to a London clerk as the forger. The exam continues with nephews Mayberry and Farrell presenting testimony on transfer of Hadley fortune to Walter Hadley and others.
Rome February 15 The Roosevelts will reach Naples at the end of March on their journey to East Africa and stay in Italy for 11 days. Theodore Roosevelt may tour Rome where the King and the Pope wish to meet him and arrangements are under way for a visit to the earthquake zone.
A huge crowd fills Houghton and Duttons as the Lockhart mill end sale opens. Mr. Lockhart, the semiannual originator, offers mill end lots bought nationwide with many items below manufacturers cost. Extra clerks assist as shoppers flood all departments with Christmaslike bargains.
In Cadiz on February 15 the commander of the White Star steamer Arabic reports passing the American battleship fleet from New York. At the request of seven American passengers he sent a wireless greeting to Rear Admiral Sperry, who replied that all is well.
Athol report says Miss Elizabeth Laford and Miss Annie Boe were chased by a man dubbed the Hugger on Saunders Street Sunday night. The pursuer followed them for a distance before they fled into a restaurant and escaped.
Colonel Tscac Marrow, 84, a U S immigration officer and former aide to Lincoln, was struck by a car last evening in Toledo. He suffered a broken leg and shoulder injuries with bruises. hospitalized, he is reported to be improving.
The Boston Board of Aldermen unanimously approved making Finance Commission papers and notes available at the clerk of committees for public review. The measure seeks a detailed explanation of the charter conclusions and a public hearing on Mt Washington avenue bridge removal scheduled March 1 in South Boston.
A special conference of Boston & Maine railroad officials and unions outlined a favored pension plan. An eight-member board, half appointed by directors and half by the Pension Association, would oversee a funded pension with a seventh trustee chosen by the six. Voluntary retirement at 60 likely. compulsory at 65. Louis D. Brandeis is drafting a general Massachusetts railroad old age pension bill.
Regio reports ongoing earth tremors through the day. Professor Alfani of the Florence Observatory states shocks in Southern Italy will recur at intervals for the next two years.
A Huntington Hall gathering examines extending schoolhouse use as social centers with educators social workers and city authorities from across the country. Speakers Gus Straubenmahler and Edward J Ward will describe their work with stereopticon views, chaired by David Ellis.
Raymond Hitchcock, actor, filed for bankruptcy in federal court citing liabilities of 28294 dollars unsecured and assets of 16 dollars.
ST JOHN'S N F Feb 15 Penny postage between the United States and Newfoundland will become a reality on March 1 as the Washington cabinet agrees to a reduction from 5 cents The change brings Newfoundland in line with the other colonies after being outside the last year postal arrangement
Willard A. Currier of the American Woolen Company and Miss Gertrude M. Huntington wed at 3 in Belleville Congregational Church Newburyport. Ceremony by Rev. Frank N. Merriam followed by relatives only. The couple will tour the South after a dinner with Currier family.
A Philadelphia hospital reports Mrs. C. Lee Williams, badly injured in an automobile crash, had a half inch skull piece removed with damaged brain tissue. Open vents were made behind each ear and she has a chance of recovery.
President Roosevelt asks Congress to act on child welfare proposing a Federal Children's Bureau and harmonized state laws for dependent children. He cites statistics showing many dependents and warns neglected children risk becoming criminals and a threat to national welfare.
A leading obesity specialist in New York offers to reduce fat from any body part and strengthen the system. He will send a free trial treatment to anyone who is too fat as proof, with no charge. Address Dr. J Spillenger 445 Mitchell Building New York City for the trial by return mail.
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