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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
7
Irish poet Francis Sylvester Mahony born 1804 died 1866 is buried in Shandon churchyard. His best known poem The Shandon Bells compares Cork’s bells to those of Rome and Saint Peter, praising the river Lee and local memory.
The Cunard steamer Ivvernia was tacked by wireless as 158 miles off the coast at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and is expected to reach Queenstown this morning.
In Burrill Massachusetts a raven bearded stranger arrives with a large map and seeks lodgings at the Lion. Locals fear he and his glances at Lucy Crane portend mischief as Mrs Small wakes to find her daughter peacefully asleep, easing early panic but leaving a tense mood in town.
A frightened Burrill village endures a short spate of rumors after a night of a stranger’s alleged abduction plot. Mrs Small reports a dream of a kidnapper, people bolt doors, and elderly man David Wenham dies next day. A church meeting forms a committee to confront the alleged intruder described as a dark man. Jed Hamilton leads locals to the Lion inn to question the visitor.
John H. Roberts filed in Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus to release his 20 year old daughter Angela Esther Roberts from the School for Fee ble Minded in Waltham. He claims she is held against her will, cut off from siblings, and deprived of home comforts. a hearing is set for today and he says he can support her and provide a good home.
A middle aged husband writes to Mildred Champagne seeking guidance on leaving his wife whose alcohol problem has ruined his business and life. He contemplates a distant city marriage to rebuild his prospects, while readers are urged to weigh vows against pursuit of happiness and success.
Sunday Post regular full page featuring recipes and household hints. Beatrice Haddrell shares a poached egg lookalike using sponge cake apricot rounds with whipped cream. Several desserts and biscuit ideas from Mrs John Stewart and others include orange baskets with candied fruit, lemony nut moulds, baked apples with jelly glaze, and a jelly studded with berries served with whipped cream.
An assortment of satin-finished raincoats in stripes and plaids, high collars and waterproof guarantee, sale price 12. Evening coats and summer dresses listed with regular prices and sale prices. Children's coats and dresses, petticoats, skirts, and striped silk party dresses noted with discounted sale prices.
Arrangements for the leap year party of Ladies' Auxiliary 9 of the A O H in Paine Hall on Friday evening have been completed. President Miss Norah Kennedy, aided by many members, reports the reception committee will decorate the hall handsomely. Past events under the auxiliary have drawn larger crowds, signaling a likely greater success this year.
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