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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
7
Elmore W. Jackson Jr. seeks divorce from Lucille Jackson in Cincinnati accusing her of gross neglect of duty by going through his pockets and taking money despite a previously given liberal allowance. He calls the act a striking proof of lack of affection.
New York February 18 The Rev Dr Samuel McComb spoke on the Emmanuel Movement at the Berkeley Theatre under the League for Political Education. He linked rising nervous disorders to unsettled religious conditions and the undermining of simple faith noting women break down from drudgery and lack of proper methods and hopeless work spirit.
Albany, Feb. 18. Assemblyman Sargent of Kings county introduced a bill to let applicants sign marriage license affidavits before a notary instead of appearing in person. The bridegroom or a friend could file the application. Sargent cites humiliating ogling at the county clerk as the reason.
A personal claim states years of failed treatments for freckles were ended by a simple discovery. The author offers a free prescription by writing to Mrs. E. C. White in Buffalo New York, promising clear skin and removal of freckles.
The actress Adele Block married John J. Mooney in New York last Tuesday. Block, known on the American stage under Harrison Grey Fiske, has supported Bertha Kalisch and Henrietta Crosman and created Iris in Ben Hur.
On her 21st birthday Princess Rosalie seeks solitude in the gardens but discovers an American man and a young woman trespassing in her private arbor. The scene escalates as she severs ties with the intruders, then commands a morning ride with her displeased maids. The incident reveals a breach of royal privacy.
The princess allowed visitors to enjoy the gardens on the castle grounds though the property remained hers. She then brightened as they shifted onto a new path, remarking that princesses are like other girls.
Margaret Illington discusses her divorce grounds citing incompatibility of temperament. She recalls her husband’s push for fame against her wish for a normal home life and criticizes theatre's impact on domestic happiness.
In St Louis Judge George Hitchcock awarded Mrs William J Lemp Jr the divorce with alimony of 6000 dollars yearly and custody of their 1 year old son. The case followed a week long trial with Mrs Lemp seeking 500000 in lump sum alimony and her husband filing a cross-complaint.
Recipes from this Sunday Post section include a sponge cake with five eggs and orange extract, a sweetbread and oyster pie, and an egg cake with no egg rise notes. Contributors include Mrs A B Richardson of Waltham, Mrs Marie Flinn of St Johnsbury and Mrs F M Nadeau of Nashua.
Miss Nellie EB Morris of South Easton sues Louis Hayward formerly of Fastondale now in Worcester for 2000 heart balm in Worcester Superior Court She claims he promised to marry and gave an engagement ring but failed to fulfil the pledge The 25 year old brunette described as a beauty seeks damages.
A bazaar benefiting the Italian North End Mission runs February 23 to 25 from 11 am to 10 pm at the Italian Mission Hall 287 Hanover Street. Evening programs at 7 feature Italian and English entertainment with music and readings. Admission is 10 cents. season tickets 25 cents. Contributions welcomed and acknowledged by Rev. Salvatore Musso at 287 Hanover Street where tickets and programs are available.
Judge Fessenden yesterday dismissed the divorce action brought by John M. Locker against Joana Locker. The husband had pursued a divorce three times and failed each time, ending the suit.
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