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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
2
New York February 21 The evaluative verdict by Hetty Green mother of the bride to be Matthew Astor Wilks is praised by friends who report she declared him acceptable after hearing him speak.
Mrs Green, wary of Sylvia Green's marriage to Mr Wilks, met him at the National Park Bank to assess his character. She questioned him on banking real estate and coupons and left the encounter undecided, promising further discussion and noting she has not yet given consent.
The largest New England Methodist church in Boston began a week of events for the 25th anniversary of its dedication. Bishops Hamilton Mallalieu and others attended the chapel and parsonage cornerstone in 1877. A banquet tonight and a Member choir performance tomorrow feature as former pastors and leaders join the celebration.
Governor and Mrs Draper host a 11 o'clock State House reception with six color bearers. The day includes meetings at Faneuil Hall with Mrs Anna Shaw as principal speaker and English visitors. Various clubs plan dances, dinners, and sports while children enjoy events at Barnard Memorial and Old South Meeting House.
A Salvation Army band will play before the building and assist with hymns. Rev Francis J Clark leads Thursday youth night aided by speakers Rev Alexander Mann Rev Clarence Vincent Rev Herbert Johnson and Rev James Alexander each giving 15 minute talks on what more churches in Boston can do. The week closes with Rev John Galbraith speaking next Sunday. Dr King preached morning service and Bishop Hamilton evening.
Ninety cities in 17 states and Canada will send bowlers to the ninth American Bowling Congress tournament opening in Pittsburg next Saturday and running until March 20. Prizes total 25,280 dollars and 2137 bowlers are listed. Secretary A L Langtry expects 0,000 or more visitors to attend as spectators.
True W. Priest, original crew member of the frigate Kearsarge, died at age 74 in Kearsarge Portsmouth N H He served as assistant engineer in the 1864 battle with the Alabama off Cherbourg France Priest was a longtime fireman and former Portsmouth Alderman He led the Portsmouth Veteran Firemen s Association and was active in Grand Army orders and Masons He is survived by a wife a son and a daughter Mrs Frederick Clark of Newton Massachusetts
A warrant for the arrest of John W. Brown on murder charges was issued at Newton police station on Sunday afternoon. Brown reportedly shot and killed Miss Laura Bland and fatally wounded Miss Emma Bland before shooting himself. Both Brown and Emma Bland are listed in critical condition at Newton Hospital.
Winnipeg officials report Sheriff Inkster seized the Mayor’s chair at City Hall to satisfy a judgment won by Okeley Brothers, contractors for one city bridge.
In London the Directoire morning coat becomes the new masculine silhouette as tailors pivot from the women's trend. The coat features a high waist seam and a single breasted top with four buttons, while pleated trousers gain traction with top pleats and side pleats.
Pittsburg February 21 United States Steel Corporation will keep an open market and not cut prices Manufacturers have agreed to hold prices Carnegie Steel Company booked orders almost equal to its entire 1908 total United States Steel directs sales agents to seek orders Independents fear price competition after 1897 plans revived.
A historical advertisement touts Marine Eye Remedy as an eye tonic to soothe weak weary watery eyes. The copy emphasizes relief and restorative benefits through a medicinal tonic.
The unknown man’s remains were found scattered over six miles along the Western division of the Boston and Maine railroad between Methuen and Salem stations. A letter addressed to John Crow of Springfield and clothing bearing Lawrence firms suggest the victim came from Boston on a theatre train, and may have jumped after realizing he was carried past his stop.
The ad claims PAZO ointment cures itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. It specifies a 0c price and guarantees complete relief or refund.
Detectives under District Attorney Higgins watch a man believed to know how Annie Mullins was murdered in Squire's field Arlington last March. The DA aims to solve the mystery and will contact the suspect if he leaves the country, avoiding interference unless he attempts to flee.
The third annual reunion of summer visitors to Jefferson Mass will be held this evening at Catholic Union Hall, corner Washington Street and Worcester Square. The arrangements committee includes James A. McDermott, Thomas P. Greene, James A. Kiley, Joseph H. Connell, John H. Mahoney and Frederick J. O'Neil.
Sheffield Savings Bank reports 1908 public school deposits across 161 banks totaling 66 615 dollars. The 493 024 transactions left a year end balance of 24 295 dollars for more than 24 000 young depositors.
John W. Higbie aged 50 who suffered nervous prostration and had recent sanitarium treatment took his own life by inhaling gas at his brother Edward H. Higbie’s Newport home. He had earlier left a Boston food firm due to illness and his wife had died around that period.
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