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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1910

Page

5

Doctor and Woman I0 Face Trial

Newburyport February 16. The case against Dr Edward Wing and Mrs Jessie Farnham of Lynn for causing Ethel Rogers death shifts as an additional indictment charges illegal practice on Anna Maude Roberts of Worcester. Farnham nervous in plum suit veil. Wing defended by Sweeney and Williams with Peters and Attwill for the government. Expected three day trial with notable legal talent.

Newburyport Edward Wing Jessie Farnham Lynn Ethel Rogers Milltown Anna Maude Roberts Worcester Wing John P. Sweeney Lawrence J. Frank Williams

Widow awarded $8000 in Edison case in Cambridge

Mrs Nellie Lydon widow of John Lydon of Winchester was awarded an $8000 verdict against the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston by a Superior Civil Court jury at East Cambridge. The verdict covers damages from her husband’s electrocution in November 1908 at his workplace.

Nellie Lydon John Lydon Winchester Edison Electricallluminating Company of Boston East Cambridge

Fortune Teller Ad Promises Life Readings From The Stars

A promotional notice offers astrology readings claiming to reveal past present and future fortunes in love health wealth and marriage. It asks readers to mail birth date and 6 cents to Dr A Zezola Havana Cuba for a personal interpretation and advice.

A. Zezola Havana Cuba

Draper will makes Margaret Draper one of Bay State's richest

Milford February 18 Miss Margaret Preston Draper gains a large share of General William F Draper's estate valued at more than 12 million dollars as probate approves the will On her twenty second birthday trustee William H Richardson of Nahant will pay over the share to her position as heir is confirmed by the probate court

General Draper Milford Margaret Preston Draper Bay State William F. Draper

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Court of Testimonials

Endorsed as cure and stimulant for indigestion blood poisoning and general weakness. Letters from Mrs D H Yowell George Crews N L Duffee and Mrs Rena B Johnson praise relief sleep appetite and child health. Advertises free medical advice and $1.00 per large bottle sold by druggists and dealers.

Duffy D. H. Yowell Pine St Richmond George Crews Elksville Ills Paby N. L. Duffee Helena Mont Rena B. Johnson Pierpont Street Rochester Duffy's Duffy Malt Whiskey Co N. Y

Debutante Heiress Margaret Draper Inherits Major Estate

The will provides half the estate to the widow and six million dollars split among General Draper’s three sons, two daughters, and their children. Margaret Draper, 18, is the sole child of the second wife Jessie Preston, with ties to Kentucky and Nantucket. Executors Clare H Draper and Oliver H Lane Draper post bonds of one million each. G O Draper plans Milford real estate sales. local Board of Trade eyeing holdings for manufacturing.

Margaret Draper General Draper Jessie Preston Kentucky Spain Lydia D. Joy David Joy Nantucket George Otis Draper New York City Clare H Miss Draper Paris Clare Ht O. H. J. Draper Mr. Richardson

Fletcher Brother Held For Not Paying Wife

Ralph Fletcher, brother of Andrew Fletcher who killed himself and his wife in Batavia Chambers, was arrested by a probation officer on a non support charge. He had been ordered to pay at least five dollars weekly but has failed to comply. Judge Wentworth sentenced him to four months in the House of Correction.

Ralph Fletcher Andrew Fletcher Batavia Warren Fletcher Wentworth House of Correction

Pine scented cough remedy gains quick relief and value

A simple, inexpensive pine extract cough syrup recipe promises rapid relief for coughs hoarseness and bronchitis. Made from granulated sugar, warm water and Pinex, it yields a full pint suitable for both adults and children and costs about 54 cents.

D D D Prescription Trial Offer for Eczema Relief

An eczema remedy promises instant itch relief with a special 25 cent trial bottle from D. D. D. Laboratories Chicago, distributed by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores. The ad appeals to sufferers to try the product, citing rapid itch removal during washing and eventual cure.

D. D. D. Laboratories Chicago Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores

Mayor Plans Florida Trip In 10 Day Vacation

Mayor Fitzgerald starts a ten day trip to Jacksonville and Palm Beach Florida with Mrs Fitzgerald for a brief vacation. In his absence President Ballantyne of the City Council will act as Mayor.

Mayor Fitzgerald Jacksonville Palm Beach Via Fitzgerald President Ballantyne

Favors Peary for Admiral

Washington February 16 A joint House resolution by Representative J Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania proposes promoting Civil Engineer Robert E Peary to rear admiral in the navy civil engineers corps and authorizes Congress to present him with a vote of thanks

Washington Robert E. Peary Corps of Civil Engineers of the Navy Congress House J. Hampton Moore Pennsylvania

May Lose Eye by Snowball

Michael Glynn of 128 Fast Eighth Street may lose sight in his left eye after being struck by a snowball hurled by boys on E Street yesterday afternoon. The missile contained grit and small stones, scratching the ball and forcing him to return home from work.

Michael Glynn Fast Eighth Street E Street Glynn

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Mrs. Farnham New England Eeeeest As Rhe Duffy’s Pure Board of Trade Siegel Kh. IT. White Florida Peary Henry Siegel Co Washington and Essex Streets Mass Hayward Place Kapp Manufacturing Co Prince Street N. Y. City
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