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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
9
Francis H. Hastings, head of the Hook and Hastings Organ Company at Weston, died yesterday in Weston. He was the oldest organ builder in the United States.
Men from nearby cities flock to Wolf's at Hanover and Portland Streets for bargains on trousers. $3.00 pants drop to $1.95 and $4.00 pants to $2.98 with legal stamps included in the deal.
Wakefield reports John and Archie Roberts two brothers formerly employed in a local store were wounded while serving with the British army in the trenches. Their exact injuries are not disclosed. The brothers left Wakefield a year ago to join a Canadian regiment in Montreal and are from Holliston where their parents reside.
A collection of old time drugstore cures advises Mentho-Laxene syrup for coughs and colds, Chin Cea compound elixir for systemic symptoms, iodide of potassium and salicylate blends for rheumatism, plain yellow mingol for dandruff, and hypo nuclane and balmwort tablets for anemia and kidney issues with strong promotion of quick relief and shop availability.
Charges of incompetency and neglect of duty were raised against the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind at a hearing before the social welfare committee. Opponents argued against a bill to establish an occupational colony for blind men. The hearing room was crowded.
In opposition speeches led by James Munroe and Charles Holmes, the union rejected a measure to create a $15,000 farm project for training blind individuals. Supporters highlighted benefits for 1% of blind poor in state houses while rivals argued for pension schemes and home schooling.
The Boston City Hospital Alumni held their annual banquet last night at the Copley Plaza Hotel with about 125 doctors in attendance. Dr. Robert W. Lovett presided as host and speakers included George von L Meyer Harvard professors Walter J. Cannon and E. H. Bradford, Ansel G. Cook, Charles L. Withington, Dr. George Bridgman, and Dr. George L. Shattuck.
Advertisement outlines a DIY scalp treatment using Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water mix. Apply daily for two weeks then biweekly until used. Claims to darken gray hair relieve dandruff stop hair loss itch and scalp diseases promote growth and gloss.
Maurice Ketten a Civil War veteran and former Boston police detective died yesterday at the home of his daughter Mrs Georgie Young at 24 Sewall Street Somerville He retired from the Boston police on August 15 1902 and had drawn a pension of 600 a year
Dean Rousmaniere leads a day of devotion at the Cathedral Church of St Paul with multiple services from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. including Holy Communion and personal religion class. Nearby clergy changes include Rev. Holway resigning Ill health and Rev. Lincoln starting March 1 at Buffalo. Unitarian Lowell calls Rev. Hussey from Baltimore. Presbyterian Church notes lead in membership additions.
A reader from Sanford Maine compliments the Boston Post for its historic series on Napoleon Frederick the Great and Shakespeare. He notes accuracy and educational value, reflecting pride in the paper’s educational and moral mission and sending thanks from Harry Stott dated February 21 1916.
The State council of carpenters elected John Morgan of Boston as president for next year, defeating Charles D. Pike of Worcester. Peter Provost of Holyoke won the secretary post, with Michael Lee of Lowell and J. M. Harvieux of Springfield named vice-president and treasurer. A committee was appointed to push a uniform wage rate working hours schedule and employment conditions within 25 miles of Boston.
The Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs will hold their annual mid winter meeting in Memorial Hall Melrose tomorrow Delegates from clubs statewide will attend and Mrs Samuel W McCall of Winchester wife of Governor McCall will be guest of honor
Edward F. Mahoney, known for a decade of service, has died leaving unclear details in current notices. Further information is expected from family sources and local obituaries.
Mrs. Adelaine R. Smith of Brookline probate in Dedham Court assigns $10 to her husband Henry W. Smith. The remainder of the $10,000 estate goes to daughter Carrie A. Holmes, named executrix. Holmes posts a $15,000 bond.
Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger will testify in executive session to the House military committee about the Navy General Board's shift to a two power standard and the goal of a fleet able to dominate the Pacific by 1925. He noted Panama Canal restrictions and discussed implications for a Pacific defense.
James Marshall president of Marshall Brothers Inc hat makers died tonight after an extended illness. He was a director in three local mills and had served on various municipal boards.
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