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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement touts Blood Wine as the protective remedy for winter illnesses. It claims the tonic strengthens the blood to ward off colds coughs and related debilities, offering quick relief when taken at first signs of illness. A bottle costs fifty cents.
Peter Berry of Augusta Maine claims a remarkable recovery from a severe lung illness after using Blood Wine. Miss Nettie Clark of Boston credits Blood Wine with restoring her health after a near death cold and lingering grip. Additional testimonials cite rapid improvement from la grippe and rheumatism after three bottles, asserting Blood Wine as a potent germ killer and overall remedy.
In Brooklyn a debt collection firm uses a covered automobile painted with the company name Collector of Bad Debts to threaten visits. The wagon is sent to homes or businesses after a mailed notice and a business card with the wagon image, then waits for interviews if unpaid. Originator W H Dowling and partner Louis Hamburg, with $5000 capital, run the operation.
On the East Boston docks the Swedish immigrant Marie Stromberk married John Zetterqvist of Worcester in a brief ceremony beside the Altonia. The bride wore a heavy woolen gown and white shawl, and the couple then left for Worcester with their two year old child, to start a new life in Milbury Street.
The second annual Bay State Division hall of Railway Conductors gathering was held at Paul Revere Hall. Attendees included Immigration Commissioner Frank P. Sargent, Grand Chief Conductor H. E. B. Clark, W. F. Berry, W. R. Mooney, and George Storer. The grand march was led by Chief Conductor J. H. Parent and wife, followed by Henry Hughes and Mrs. Abner Silsbee.
Jane Leahy 80, a widow, was found dead at 20 Linnehan Court Somerville last night. She had not been seen since Sunday. Neighbors reported no known relatives. Medical Examiner Durell ruled heart disease as the cause of death.
Richard J. Doherty was arrested by Charlestown police on a warrant charging larceny of a gold filled watch a plated chain an overcoat a sack coat and $3 from Fred W Porter of 8 Salem street avenue the total value was $43.
In a suit filed by the executors of Dr. Alexander Cox against Henry T. Abbe, Judge Sheldon ordered Abbe to give back all estate funds improperly used for his own purposes. The ruling directs full restoration to Dr. Cox's heirs.
In East Boston court yesterday the Maverick Athletic Club officers faced summonses to answer charges of promoting a sparring exhibition. Frederic Sydney, John E. Sheehan, Bartholomew Flaherty, Isaac O'Neil Weir, Frank Mayo, and George Gardner appeared. Alfred Weining was defaulted. The defendants pleaded not guilty. Horace Gove defended them. The case tests whether regularly incorporated clubs may hold member bouts.
Chief Justice Mason of the Superior Court orders Louis B P Smith to pay Adelina Smith $25 weekly for two years from the date of the divorce decree. Prior to the divorce ruling she received $75 weekly during the hearing period.
William H. Hogan John McCarty John McGrorey and James Drohan were sentenced by Judge Lawton after being found guilty of breaking and entering two counts and robbery from an express wagon. Two others were also found guilty of assault on an officer with an unlawful weapon. Hogan receives at least three years in the house of correction, McCarty at least four and a half to six years in state prison, Crohan four to five and a half years in state prison with one day solitary, and McGrorey three years in the house of correction.
Jacob Hyman, tenant at 39 Cobden Street, faced a rent dispute after cold weather. He left Nov 12 after offering payment for occupancy through November. Judge Sullivan awarded $21 for November rent, noting occupier may leave any time before December ends.
John W. Dickinson testified under cross examination by attorney Paul regarding the Pennacook mills bank relations. He disclosed he was a director and supported selling the mill property to P. J. Baker for 42000 dollars. About 60 men worked at the mill and Dickinson wanted to block the sale to Baker for a better bargain.
Judge McKim resumed the Graustrom support case and noted the evidence shows the husband told his wife he ceased loving her and hated her. He suggested restraint and suspended money payments due to the wife’s current pecuniary situation.
The case of J. B. Doherty and others versus the Mercantile Trust Company of New York the Addicks gas companies in Boston and Kidder Peabody was resumed yesterday before Master Henry A Wyman in the exchange building. Very little progress was made as Mr Snow counsel for Kidder Peabody alleged the New York party was J Edward Addicks.
Harlow H. Rogers filed a trespass suit in the Superior Court equity session against Thomas W. Lawson and others. Judge Sheldon presided yesterday as workmen employed by the defendants allegedly took wood from the Rogers farm in Scituate.
J. J. Fox, noted for two 35 and % foot jumps that astonished police, appeared in court yesterday and was bound over to the grand jury along with J. A. McGeough and B. B. Crowley. The trio’s paths include time spent in the circus ring, adding an unusual dimension to the proceedings.
Benigno Santuosso faced Judge Brown yesterday on a murder charge. The court ordered no bail and set February 26 for further proceedings.
Parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Roxbury and friends gathered at Orienta Hall for the annual coffee party by the parish Young Women. The event surpassed prior efforts in attendance and entertainment with the Roxbury nieces on stage and James P supervising the floor. Proceeds will be turned over to the church.
Superintendent BE J Helms proposes a large electrically illuminated cross on the Morgan Memorial Building at Shawmut avenue and Corning street. The cross would rival the State House dome in brightness with life love hope faith and brother hood lit every night.
Excerpt from a newspaper page recounts a Salem Coal Club dispute. Remarks touch on members selling coal below set prices, fines up to $200, and alleged treachery. Names mentioned include J. S. Burton, LT, Mr. Skerrett, Miss Fairfield, Taylor, and R. C. Manning.
A clergyman’s blunt rule mirrors a doctor’s paradox about coffee use. A Wasioja physician recalls health decline from heavy coffee, then recovers after switching to Postum, praising its strength making qualities and advising readers to try Postum.
A Salem Coal Club member described by laws governing good fellowship also governs price setting. Questions revealed deposits of 500 by Lynn dealers, with funds held in Salem National Bank in Richard C. Manning trustee name. Witnesses including Frank A. Brown testified on coal holdings and prices from 4.50 to 14 dollars, illustrating the club’s practice of uniform pricing and fines for underselling.
A new coal club is about to be formed in this city as a mutual benefit association to protect members from combination prices. Joshua Crane Jr acts as secretary from 1122 Tremont Building. Also, a medicinal ad promotes a 25 cent laxative brom Quin ine with a signature by FE W Grove on the box claiming a cure for a cold in one day.
A man cured of lung trouble thanks to the Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston Street Boston describes his prior suffering and cure. He invites inquiries at his home 371 Western Ave Brighton and notes the Brighton car via Subway as access.
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