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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1895

Page

6

Judge DeWitt Endorses Paine's Celery Compound

Prominent East Tennessee lawyer and judge William Henry DeWitt, age 67, lauds Paine's celery compound as a “first class remedy” for nervous breakdowns, weak nerves, and digestive issues. He credits renewed energy, sleep and vitality to the tonic and urges others to consider its benefits based on his personal experience.

William Henry DeWitt East Tennessee Southern Methodist Church Chattanooga Southern Congress Richmond Chancery Court Supreme Court East Tennessee Gov Taylor Supreme Court of the United States Paine Judge DeWitt

Bargains Abound At P D Q Store Today

Large crowd expected as P D Q marks down prices on suspenders pants suits coats and more. Deals include 1000 dozen English suspenders 1100 cassimere suits 8700 wool pants 2000 heavy English serge suits and 8300 best English clay suits with deep discounts, limited to today.

Ren Pemins Soares Otte ¢Eiicen Pratumert Amos Ae

Lynn Council Votes $100 Salary for City Councilmen

The Lynn Common Council approved an ordinance setting an annual salary of 100 for council members by a 16 to 4 vote. Mayor Harwood vows to veto. The body also referred firemen pay raise and urged pension legislation for families of fallen fire and police personnel. The council thanked Lynn City Hospital staff for care after the Munroe Street fire.

Lynn Babb Fire Department Grant General Court Lynn City Hospital Munroe Street

Nicholson bill passes Indiana Legislature amid saloon crack

In Indianapolis the Nicholson bill, aimed at Indiana saloons, clears the legislature by 73 to 20 as Senate Democrats threaten to resign to block a Republican apportionment act, possibly depriving the Senate of a quorum.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Senate

ONeils Plum Appointed Sub Treasurer Likely in Boston

Washington rumor states Congressman Joseph H O Neil will become sub treasurer in Boston to succeed M P Kennard though he has not committed and may decline The President is said to send the name to the Senate before adjournment pending acceptance by O Neil who has not sought the post.

Joseph H. O’neil M. P. Kennard Washington Cleveland O’neil New England Congress Boston Senate Olney John E. Russell Josiah Quincy O'Neil

Captain Spinney Safe in Chicago

Captain Eldred Spinney of the Glouces ter schooner Harvester is safe in Chicago. He disappeared about a week ago on the Malden to Boston route, causing anxiety among relatives. A telegram from Chicago dated Feb 26 says I am all right and I have been unbalanced in mind. Am well now.

Eldred Spinney Harvester Chicago Malden Boston Essex Street Eldred H. Spinney

Dr Bailey in Court Over Death Case

Dr Henry E Bailey alias H E Bishop and Mary A Cole were arraigned in Municipal Court before Judge Brown as principal and accessory after the fact in an alleged criminal operation on Pretena Matson who died at Wo burn last November The hearing was held with Dr Daniel March of Winchester examining the deceased and was continued to next Monday

Henry E. Bailey H. E. Bishop Mary A. Cole Brown Pretena Matson Woburn Daniel March Winchester

Spofford Joins Niles Advertising Agency As Outside Rep

Mr J F Spofford long known in Boston Herald and Journal advertising departments becomes an outside representative for the R Niles Advertising Agency. He brings seasoned agency experience to the new post and is expected to contribute to client campaigns.

J. F. Spofford Boston Herald and Journal 8. R. Niles Advertising Agency

Auctioned Off Sav ings Bank Bids It In Waltham Church

In Waltham on February 26 the First Methodist Society’s Asbury Temple and adjoining business block were auctioned after years of financial turmoil. The bank bid $117000 to foreclose, with $100000 held at 4 percent if the society paid $17000 now. The congregation hopes to lease the temple back from the bank while plans unfold.

Waltham First Methodist Society Asbury Temple Luther Freeman Boston University Waltham Savings Bank Sayings Bank Wilton Baptists Universalists

Patrick McCarthy suicide at Worcester Lunatic Hospital

Relatives of Patrick McCarthy of South Boston question hospital duties after he hanged himself in his ward. He had been committed as a lunatic after feigning insanity to shorten a three year larceny sentence. The body was sent to his father, with hospital officials reporting death by hanging and promising an investigation.

Patrick McCarthy South Boston Worcester Lunatic Hospital McCarthy Lareceny House of Correction Worcester Boston Charles McCarthy State Board of Charities and Lunacy Wrightington

New York City's Gold Bonds Auction Opens Bids

New York Comptroller Fitch opened bids for 3,2 587 of gold bonds and stocks bearing 3 percent interest. Bids were light but at or above par, total bids about five times the issue. Speyer & Co. offered the highest bid at 100 33-10, securing the entire issue as smaller bids could not exceed the aggregate demand.

New York Fitch Speyer & Co

Victim Daley Dies After Boston Assault

John J. Daley died at his home in South Boston after injuries from an assault a week earlier. James Loughey, his alleged attacker, was held on $2500 bail until March 6 after arraignment for assault and battery. Police and medical examiners awaited autopsy results to determine if manslaughter charges would follow.

John J. Daley B Street Boston James Loughey Daley Fallon Loughey Bishop’s Draper Charles Street

Railroad Boom Hints For Spring. Gauge Change and Acts Ahead

Railroad men report a dull January followed by a hoped-for rush in freight and passenger traffic. Maine Central plans a Tomah Junction to Princeton branch to connect with Calais road, Augusta Southern eyes gauge change at nearly one million cost and stockholders vote March 20 on bends. Possible formation of the Southern States' Passenger Association on March 1. Seaboard boycott claimed to be petty by William W. Trull. Earnest Carley returns from West vacation. A. A. Heard becomes general passenger agent for Missouri Pacific and Eastern agent for Great Northern with base in Buffalo.

Maine Central Road Tomah Junction Princeton Calais Augusta Southern States William W. Trull New England Seaboard Air Line Great Northen Road Buffalo

Brereton Club Dance Celebrates East Boston Society

The Brereton Club of East Boston held its annual dance at Music Hall with about fifty couples. Trull's Orchestra supplied the music and the grand march featured 25 couples led by President William Hahn and his partner. Dancing ended at midnight to mark the start of Lent, with praise for Hahn and committee member William C. R. Woodside.

Brereton Club Boston Music Hall Trull William Hahn Hahn William C. R. Woodside

Tickets for Western points on sale at B A City Office

Tickets for Western points go on sale at the Boston and Albany City Ticket Office located at 366 Washington Street opposite Bromfield.

Boston & Albany City Washington Street Bromfield

Romance of a Day at Bijou Aids Roxbury Charity

The Charity Club benefits from two Bijou Theatre performances of The Romance of a Day directed by Mme Arcan. A prologue by Louise Mackintosh opened, with dances from Eleanor Starbird Clough to a procession of dawn, noon, sunset, and multiple nations. Notable numbers included Julia Caze, Nimble Jack, and Carmencita, with a large volunteer committee led by Mrs. Butler assisting Mrs. Nichols and orchestra.

Parker Hill Roxbury Bijou Mme. Arcan Louise Mackintosh Joseph Haworth Eleanor Starbird Clough Apollo Mr. Jenkins Jack W. R. Whitney Adelaide Miller Nye Howard Blakney Carmencita Ogoin du Bal Littl Juliet Caze Baby Lou Mme. Arean G. T. Perkins I. Clapp R. D. Cushing Reube Arey James Mellen W. P. Fesenden George BE. Foster Lest Goodwin Albert Geiger F. Keith A. A. Geddes E. W. Gosse John M. Ward Henry Whittle Lydia Ames Alfred J. Neal Jacob M. Crople H. A. Ewing Otis Daven Eben Howes William H. Lo M. J. Reilly Grace W. Anne W. H. Stowe F. L. Stimpson J. Sewall Reed H. Ll. Masten E. F. Boland Alic J. Hall

Along the Water Front Amid Ocean Bound Alerts and Cargo

A cable dispatch reports Captain George B Alley and crew of the Boston barkentine Alice Dickerman saved by the Hamburg America steamer Sicilia after the ship faced a blizzard, waterlogging, and near wreck. The Dickerman sailed from Brunswick to Louisburg with pine lumber, built in East Boston in 1875, 476 tons, owned by J H Conant Co. Anxiety grows over three-masted May O'Neill, J Moulton, George E Dudley, and steamer Istrian as delays persist. The Warren Inez, laden with cattle and cargo, cleared the net dock, while Cunarder Samaria departed with a large cargo but no passengers. Charles R Barclay plans a two month West Coast tour to California.

J. H. Conant Compan Hambur Germany George B. Alley Alice Dickerman Schmidt New Orleans Dickerman Brunwick Louisburg Breton Fernandina Fla May O'Neill J. S Cott & Co J. Moulton George E. Dudley Nickerson Orleans New York J. H. Conant Company Dudley New Hav Norfolk Benedict New Haven Istrian Ordr Berm Newport News Warren Inez Camb Tain Maddox Samaria Pritchard Liverpool Charles R. Barclay California

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judge DE Witt South Yankee’s Summer ST Lynn Council Luce Francis J. Butler Cutler M. R. Leonard E. P. Rutter W. F. Jarvis B. B. Johnson T. N Weltham Society Freeman George Pickering N. P. Banks Captain DR. Bailey Methodist Society Continental Clothing House Ulster Oxford Melton Ulsters Cassimere Prince Albert Coats and West S Children’s Department D. B. Brown Washington and Boylston Sts Methodist HODCE Temple Place THE American Tool and Machine CO Federal St General Machinery and Mit Patrick M’carthy New York City Charity Club Entertainment Anna Dickson Adelaide Miller, JR Eleanore
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