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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
3
An advertisement touts Blood Wine as the safeguard against colds and winter illnesses. It claims the tonic strengthens the blood to protect throat lungs kidneys and liver and to keep the system healthy and resistant to disease. A bottle is advertised for fifty cents.
Peter Berry of Augusta reports a dramatic recovery from a severe lung illness after using Blood Wine. He says his physician failed to help and warmer climate had been advised. He gained rapidly, then fully recovered and praises the medicine. Nettie Clark of Boston also credits Blood Wine with saving her life after a severe cold settled on her lungs.
Advertorial letters claim Blood Wine cured consumption like symptoms in several readers. Mrs Clark, Bath Maine, says after taking two to four bottles she regained flesh and health. Terre Haute lawyer A J Kelly reports relief from rheumatism after three bottles.
New York reports a debt collection scheme where a covered wagon bearing the company name Collector of Bad Debts inc visits debtor homes after mail notice. W H Dowling and Louis Hamburg organize the venture with capital stock of 5000 dollars.
Marie Stromberk arrived with her child from 3000 miles away and joined John Zetterqvist of Worcester in a brief ceremony on the East Boston docks beside the liner Altonia. The couple then left for Worcester to start their new life, with a warm white shawl and wool gown marking the occasion.
The second annual Bay State Division 413 Railway Conductors ball was hosted at Paul Revere Hall last night. Immigration Commissioner Frank P. Sargent attended along with Grand Chief Conductor E. E. Clark and Boston & Maine officials W. F. Berry W. R. Mooney and George Storer. The grand march was led by Chief Conductor J. H. Parent and wife, followed by Assistant Chief Conductor Henry Hughes and Mrs. Abner Silsbee.
Jane Leahy an 80 year old widow was found dead at 20 Linnehan Court Somerville last night. She had not been seen since Sunday. Neighbors report no known relatives. Medical Examiner Durell cites heart disease as the cause of death.
Richard J. Doherty was arrested by Charlestown police on a warrant for larceny of a gold filled watch a plated chain an overcoat a sack coat and $3 in money totaling $43 from Fred W Porter of 8 Salem street avenue.
In a suit by the executors of Dr. Alexander Cox, Judge Sheldon ordered Henry T. Abbe to relinquish all estate funds improperly used for his own purposes, directing restoration to Dr. Cox's family.
In East Boston court yesterday the Maverick Athletic Club officers faced summons for promoting a sparring exhibition. Defendants Syd ney Sheehan Flaherty O'Neil Weir Mayo Gardner pleaded not guilty with Horace Gove as attorney. Wein ing was defaulted. The case, to be heard Friday, tests if regularly incorporated clubs may hold member bouts.
Chief Justice Mason of the Superior Court ordered Louis ER. P. Smith to pay Adelina Smith twenty five dollars weekly for two years from the divorce decree. Prior to the decree the alimony rate had been seventy five dollars weekly during the divorce proceedings.
William H. Hogan John McCarty John McGrorey and James Drohan faced Judge Lawton for sentencing after being found guilty of breaking and entering in two counts and robbing an express wagon. Two others were convicted of assault on an officer with an unlawful weapon. Hogan receives not less than three years in the house of correction McCarty not less than four and a half nor more than six years in state prison Crohan four to five and a half years in state prison with one day solitary confinement McGrorey three years in the house of correction.
Jacob Hyman, tenant at 39 Cobden Street, disputed a rent increase after cold weather. He vacated Nov 12 after paying for time used. Miss Hyams sought $21 for November and $24 for December. Judge Sullivan ruled the November rent due, and permitted Hyman to choose his vacate date as long as December was not entered.
John W. Dickinson resumed the stand under examination by his lawyer Paul in a proxy session. He said he was a director and supported selling Pennacook mills property to P. J. Baker for 42000 dollars. About ten workers were employed at the mill. Dickinson sought to exit the mill because Baker offered a favorable price.
Judge McKim resumes the Graustrom support case and finds conflicting evidence yet concludes he told his wife he ceased to love her and hated her. He should be restrained and money payments suspended due to current pecuniary hardship.
The Doherty v Mercantiles Trust trial resumed before Master Henry A. Wyman in the Exchange building. Very little progress occurred as Mr. Snow for Kidder Peabody questioned the New York party, alleging it was actually J Edward Addicks.
Harlow H. Rogers sues Thomas W. Lawson and others in Superior Court equity session on a preliminary motion alleging trespass for wood taken from Rogers farm in Scituate. Judge Sheldon presided yesterday.
J. J. Fox who performed two jumps totaling five and a fraction feet yesterday drew police amazement before it emerged he once worked in the circus ring. He was arraigned and bound over to the grand jury along with J. A. McGeough and E. B. Crowley.
Benigno Santuosso appeared calm before Judge Brown yesterday on the charge of murdering Vincenzo Ponte. The judge remanded him without bail until February 26.
St Francis de Sales Roxbury parishioners and friends filled Orienta Hall for the annual coffee party hosted by the young women. James P. Timilty led the floor as committees, noted for prominence, organized the event. Proceeds go to the church.
Superintendent E 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 brilliancy with the words life dove hope faith and brother hood illuminated each night.
In a Lynn court hearing, witnesses described the Salem Coal Club’s by laws fining members who sold below set prices. Railroaded by questions, members cited deposits of 500 and a goal to keep prices uniform, with banks named for trust accounts.
A Wasioja physician recounts coffee’s bad health effects and recovery after switching to Postum. He claims long coffee use caused nerve strain and weight loss, then notes weight gain and improved vitality after adopting the Postum beverage. The piece urges following medical advice and trying Postum.
A new coal club to be formed in the city acts as a mutual benefit association to shield members from combination price pressures. Joshua Crane Jr. of 1122 Tremont Building serves as acting secretary.
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