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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
7
Washington Feb 18 Justice Shiras today presented his resignation from the United States Supreme Court to the President to take effect Feb 24. Former Secretary of State William R Day of Ohio has been selected as Shiras successor.
Miss Mary E Heaseley and Mr Andrew J O'Brien married by Rev Father Killilea in St Stephen's Church yesterday afternoon. Reception followed at 184 Salem Street. Bride wore old rose silk crepe de chine with pink satin trim. Best man Dr McCormick and maid of honor Teresa Heaseley wore white. Wedding gifts included silver tea services and dinner sets. They depart for a wedding tour in New York.
The New York market was dull with losses led by railroads while Amalgamated gained. Copper activity rose on Lake mining speculation with Boston and New York exchanges closing early for the long weekend. The Montana Supreme Court curbed scrutiny of Boston & Montana Mining, and Bankers' International Corp declares a March dividend.
The Oak Hall Clothing Company at 9 Washington Street showcases new military uniforms and equipment including full dress and dress straps puttee leggings the new regulation sabre in German silver and gold and black shoulder straps Olive drab serves as the service uniform color. The department also offers a fine assortment of liveries for hotel staff and public buildings.
Police captains follow commissioners orders to inspect all liquor saloons in their districts. They conducted weekly tours yesterday and aim to surprise dealers by visiting unannounced whenever possible.
A three story wooden house at 617 Main Street in Malden burned this evening causing about $1200 in damage. The property is owned by Benjamin Faulkner and occupied by Mrs. Bella Fenwick as a boarding house.
The Tammany Club of Ward 16 hosts its first ball at Winthrop Hall with a 100 plus member list and plans for a lively social evening. Guests include Hon. James Donovan superintendent of streets, Hon. James A. Gallivan, Hon. W. T. A. Fitzgerald, and Hon. Joseph J. Corbett. Daniel J. Coffee to direct the floor, Arthur L. Cavin leads the reception committee.
The Mt. Pleasant Club of Roxbury will host its annual dancing party this evening at Howe Hall, 177 Huntington Avenue. Tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly as social interest remains high. Dancing runs from 8:30 until 1.
In Boston on February 18 the market reported the highest and lowest sales and showed the closing bid and asked for jade. The report notes fluctuating activity across dealers and a mixed trend in quotes.
Medical authorities across the country including Dr C F Beard Dr L D Knott Dr M2 Craffey Dr F E Brown and Dr J C Curryer endorse the Whetzel system as an actual cure for asthma. The method reportedly eradicates the disease’s germ and prevents future attacks while easing current symptoms. Dr Whetzel plans to send a trial course and asks readers to describe their case and refer two others with asthma. Booklet on the treatment is available to those who write for it.
A health ad explains catarrh is a blood disease not cured by topical remedies. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are claimed to cleanse blood, reach all mucus membranes, and avoid harmful drugs. A Rochester user testifies major relief and restored hearing. Sold by druggists at 50 cents for complete treatment.
The Diamond Shoal light vessel, anchored off the Outer Shoals of Cape Hatteras, is reported missing from her station near New York on February 18.
The Royal Blue Line offers guided tours to Washington Philadelphia and New York on March 6 and 20 and April 17 with a week long option. The Florida trip on March 9 costs 59 50 round trip including Washington stopover. Inquiries to Joseph P Taggart New England passenger agent 211 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
Helen Henschel soprano headlined the first in a four part series at Chickering Hall last evening assisted by Winifred Smith violin and Laura Hawkins on piano. The Wabash Railroad adds a tourist car for February to April travel from Boston to Chicago and the West on the Celebrated Continental Limited leaving Saturdays starting Feb 21 with office at 176 Washington Street.
Mrs Johanna Foegely of South Bend Indiana suffered over three years with kidney and bladder pain. The remedy claimed to cure her and is advertised for kidney liver bladder blood diseases rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation. Promotion notes available sizes 50 cent and 1.00 and lists retailers and mail offer. Also promotes Worm Syrup and Fels Naptha soap.
Senator Henry 8S Fitzgerald wed Miss Margaret Frances Herlihy of Charlestown at St Mary's Church Charlestown in a ceremony attended by around 200 people. A wedding breakfast followed at 36 Monument Square.
Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald received many handsome and costly gifts after breakfast. They depart for Montreal Toronto New York and Atlantic City and will be away a month before settling in the North End.
The Majestic hosts The Storks while Lost in the Desert draws crowds at the Grand Opera House. Way Down East fills the Boston Theatre, King Dodo thrives at the Tremont, Why Women Sin entertains Music Hall patrons, and On the Stroke of 12 draws at Bowdoin Square. Other acts include The New Clown at Park Theatre, The Stubbornness of Geraldine at the Hollis, David Harum at the Museum, Sleeping Beauty and the Beast at the Colonial, A Hot Old Time at the Grand Opera House, Parish Priest at Castle Square, and noted vaudeville feats at Keith venues. A Washington's Birthday matinee of The Little Host is planned, with Mary Shaw performing Ghosts at the Hollis and a Sunday-night vaudeville bill at the New Majestic. The Rotoli festival mass at Symphony Hall will feature 225 voices tomorrow evening.
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