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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
8
The Colonial World Beater bicycle is showcased at Our Bicycle Carnival on the third floor. The display features the new model in maroon and black with Hartford and Morgan tires, offered at a price far below 100 dollars. Young people in bicycle costumes provide information and instruction to attendees.
The Great Evangelist William Moody preached his farewell in Boston, thanking supporters and denouncing no one while urging prayers for Cincinnati. He praised Tremont Temple, noted overflow at Park Street Church, and outlined plans for ongoing evangelistic work and a temperance meeting.
A dealer advertises Clay Coat and West coats for $5 after buying at 30c on the dollar from Smith Richardson Chase. Prices wholesaled from $15 to $22, with choice while they last. Request a sample piece if you cannot visit, and ask for the free sample of All-Wool $5 Spring Suits from CLA CO at 91 Summer St. Open Saturday.
A testimonial concert at Lyceum Hall East Boston on Sunday Feb 28 supports the family of the late Captain J J Ahearn. The program features the Boston Museum Orchestra led by Harry Mullally with J K Murray George Marion Miss Lucy Daly Miss Louise Horner Mabel Warnock P C Shortis May Mooney William and Annie Williams Tim Cronin Mackey and Walker Tom Killeen and John L Sullivan and company among others.
Henry A Chase held in Hartford jail on abducting young girls with bail set at 5000 dollars. The 47 year old, six foot tall man used aliases and traveled with girls including Annie Monroe and Hattie Hutchins. Police trace a string of alleged liaisons from Hartford to Springfield Ansonia Waterbury and Brooklyn seeking young companions.
Rev. Davis M. Kirkpatrick, Universalist minister and reformer, faces formal charges of immorality after being found locked with dressmaker Elizabeth C. Heberling in a Ries Park area building. Trustees suspend him pending investigation as he calls the situation a conspiracy.
Pauline Gretzner and Robert Bowman married in the Tombs on February 26 after Pauline's mother prompted arrest and Rob ert Bowman faced arraignment in a special proceeding.
After a hesitant consent, a family consultation at the Tombs led to an agreement for a ceremony. Chaplain Law performed the nuptials, and Robert was later discharged from court with an admonition to be a good husband and father.
The Supreme Court full bench yesterday overruled Frank J. Freeborn's libel and sustained Judge Fessenden's dismissal in the divorce suit against Margaret J. Freeborn. The Boston Latin School master sought divorce on grounds of cruelty claiming years of fault finding and harsh expressions including fool idiot know nothing and brute. He alleged she called him fool and idiot at social gatherings and mocked his ambitions.
The Hon. F. M. Stone, president of the Boston Safe and Deposit Company, lies seriously ill at his Waltham home. The defalcation of Treasurer Frank Miles dealt a severe blow, from which he never fully recovered and ultimately compelled him to resign his duties.
Henry Joseph Bebro was adjudged guilty by a jury in the Superior Criminal Court. Judge Richardson raised bail to 4000 dollars for public safety after the jury found him guilty on nine counts of larceny and not on embezzlement charges.
Hagop Bogigian says seven Armenians plotted threats against his life and that inspectors Cleary and Wolf have found proofs. He notes some suspects pose as benefactors and patriots, praises Armenian neighbors, and asks public for understanding while thanking Boston police for protection.
Mrs Helen McDougall and her sister Winnie Curtis confronted a robber near Hanover Street East Boston after returning from a visit. The thief seized a pocketbook containing $2 and struck Mrs McDougall twice causing a three inch jaw wound and head injuries. The sisters clung to the man and cried for help as they fought to stop the theft.
A sneak thief stole Judge Aldrich's hat in the United States Circuit Court chamber. He returned later and took a large plate glass mirror from the toilet room opposite Marshal Swift's room. The mirror measured nearly five feet and was made of heavy walnut.
Fire at Danvers destroys Francis Kimball barn with ten tons of hay six cows two horses and equipment valued at about 2000 dollars. House damaged last Friday and the blaze appears incendiary though cause is unknown.
W. H. Kendall & Co. stock sold for almost nothing in a two city sale opening Saturday Feb 27 1897 at 9 o clock. Goods include overcoats suits ulsters pants and more with prices slashed to fractions of cost. Yankee Clothing Co. 91 Summer St Boston opens Saturday evening and continues nightly in Athol Mass attracting large crowds within sixty miles.
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