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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1895
Page
2
Dr Augustine Thompson endorses a new numbness method using Methyl for painless tooth extractions. For ten days starting January 1 1895 the practice offers free extractions with no cocaine gas or ether, claiming teeth can be removed without pain.
The article notes a new pain less dentistry method called Methys has led to unprecedented success. To accommodate patients, the MethyI Dental Parlors enlarges for the third time, occupying the entire first floor and opening January 1 1895 as MethyI Dental Parlors, claimed as the largest and finest in New England.
Dr Millard at Methyl Dental Co announces business hours from 8 A M to 8 P M with Sunday service from 10 A M to 2 P M Tremont Street location listed for contact and access.
The Silvia arrived from Halifax carrying 150000 in specie and Bank of Montreal officials to establish a local branch. Corean from Liverpool docks tomorrow with 109000 more, including 50000 for a savings bank. A local civil service commission may be appointed amid royal commission tensions while churches plead for charity to relieve widespread destitution.
In Haverhill on January 6, Mayor elect Samuel N. Jewett shared cautious support for arbitration and urged quiet, while the International Union pressed for a sustained settlement. Barrows & Rice signaled willingness to arbitrate. other firms like Spaulding Swett and Chick Bros held firm, with guards, meals for strikers, and plans for a 6:15 a m parade to reawaken action amid rumors of potential scabs and a broader strike if signatures falter.
A large audience at the First Spiritual Temple on Exeter Street witnessed spirit phenomena through Pierre L. O. A. Keeler the noted medium poet. Mr. M. S. Ayer led the meeting and spoke on materialism transfiguration and spirit power in the morning and afternoon sharing experiences in spiritualism.
In Waltham on Central street the Swedish Congregationalists held their first service in their new church today after four years since organization. Ground was broken in May 1894 on land bought from Boston Manufacturing Company. cornerstone laid August 26 with Mayor Warden at the ceremony. Building nears completion with dedication planned in about two weeks. vestry services attracted a large congregation.
Concord New Hampshire January 6 The inaugural and public reception to Governor Busiel will be held at the new State Library building next Tuesday evening No cards will be issued but a general invitation is extended to the people of the State.
At a Bakers' Union meeting yesterday afternoon officers were elected including George Barnes as president J D Fitzgerald as vice president Harry Kelley as financial secretary Daniel Bower as recording secretary B Moody as sergeant at arms P Feney as treasurer and James Nolan as manager.
In Hudson on January 6 the Methodist Church was crowded as pastor Rev G H Perkins presided over the baptism of twenty young men and women.
Concord January reports Judge Hoar feeling bright this morning and having another good day as he continues to hold his own in recovery.
The first Christian Science church at Falmouth and Norway streets held its opening service with about 5000 attendees from various states including the Pacific coast. The Busy Bees raised about $4000 for a mothers' room, and Mrs Mary Baker Eddy delivered the copyrighted sermon read by Mrs Bemis.
In Lynn on January 6 police raided a house on Alley Street and arrested seventeen Armenians for playing cards and causing a disturbance. All but one were bailed. Two were soon to sail for Armenia to aid countrymen against the Turks, a conflict sparked by a dissenter leading to a melee with chairs knives and clubs injuring several residents.
A stable belonging to William Leonard on Emerald street was burned this morning with hay wood and farm tools. Loss estimated at 2000 with little insurance. Authorities believe arson as barn doors were found open and fire started in the hay mow. Leonard’s residence also received scorching from nearby flames.
Washington Jan 6 Congressman Phillips Post of the tenth Illinois district died at 4 40 this morning from heart failure in his Washington home. The veteran lawmaker served Illinois and was known for his long tenure and leadership in several committees. Funeral arrangements are pending with services likely in Illinois.
Waltham directors plan to manufacture a new 16 size movement replacing the current 18 size model. The shift will require substantial machinery changes and aims for higher profitability. Idle workers anticipate reemployment once preparations are complete.
The dedication service drew large attendance in Marblehead as the remodeled church opened with a high order service. Rev. J. D. Knowles delivered the dedicatory sermon and a select choir led the singing. Pastor Rev. J. H. Humphrey serves the church, praised for its elegant finish.
The Rev. Edward Braislin D D will be the regular pastor of the Brookline Baptist Church. The church society met December 28 and voted to extend a call to him. Yesterday morning after the regular service he announced from the pul pit that he would accept the call.
The funeral for Edward F. Longley, box manufacturer, was held this afternoon at the Unitarian Church. The service was conducted by Rev. E. F. Hayward and the Masons led the ceremony.
Marlboro records show 275 deaths in 1894 with age breakdowns across ranges. The oldest resident was James O Connor, noted as the elder in the list, though the exact age and some details are illegible in fragments.
Newton residents note the Rev. George Wolfe Shinn marked twenty years as rector of Grace Episcopal Church during a regular morning service. He reviewed his years of service and the church’s progress.
Abby O'Toole, a domestic for B. H. Nourse of 28 Codman Park Roxbury, slipped on an icy sidewalk yesterday morning and broke her left arm. She was attended by Dr. Dunbar.
A January 6 fire at the central station in Stoughton started when an electric light wire touched a telegraph line. The blaze burned the roof and caused about $1000 in damage.
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 18 Broadway extension offers wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs on all kinds of wringers and sweepers are available. Mail orders promptly attended to and telephone service via Tremont 74.
New York reports the probate filing of Eugene Kelly’s will, directing ten to fifteen million dollars to near relatives and 110000 to executors for Catholic charities. Robert J. Kelly is disinherited, with details on marriages, clubs, and trust allocations for grandchildren and other relatives. The will names executors Eugene Kelly Jr Edward Kelly Thomas H Kelly Paul Fuller and Daniel Sullivan and sets large cash bequests and museum and college rights to sons.
Officer Griffiths pursued two burglars after glass breaking at Patrick Sheehan’s Moore and School streets. One attacker drew a club. Griffiths struck him with a night stick and fired after the other escaped. Both suspects fled, no certainty on injuries. Officer Scobey raided Joseph Andrews’s Bridge Street premises finding liquor and arrested Andrews for sale. Red Jacket Veteran Firemen elect officers for next year led by Blatchford as president and Bannister as league delegate.
Services in memory of Oliver Shaw senator elect from the second Middlesex district were held in Watertown today. The Rev C A Littlefield delivered a memorial address at the morning service and the evening featured personal reminiscences and tributes by society members.
The Rev L B Bates D D will conduct the noon meeting of the Evangelistic Association of New England at Bromfield Street Church all week. He will be assisted by Gospel Singers Mr and Mrs W B Wilson of Providence. The Wilsons gained wide attention during the D L Moody campaign in Providence last season.
The Hillside Social Club engaged a club house and held its first meeting on Sunday. Elected officers include President Joseph Gallagher Vice President Frank Brady Secretary James Mullen Treasurer Thomas Gallagher and a governing board comprising Michael Mullen James McNabb Batholomew McHugh and John O'Donnell.
John A. Whittier aged 73 died at his Main Street home after a brief illness. A longtime resident of Waltham, he had lived in the city for many years.
In Marblehead on January 6 tensions rise as striking masters and locked out workers stage pickets at stations and along routes to town to deter interviews with workers. Manufacturers led by Robert H Union thin ranks, two mills stay idle, legal action anticipated in Salem with strong counsel. Public sympathy favors the strikers. police presence increased with no violence reported.
The Rev. Robert MacDonald delivered a New Year message with a forward look and urged members to face year ahead with resolve. An evening sermon on dedicating work followed, ending with a baptismal service in which a husband and wife embraced the faith.
A long and splendid programme at the Graham sacred concert in the Boston Theatre drew a large crowd and many encores. Lizzie Raymond Will H. Fox Baby Marion Finley Fritz Giese and others contributed to a standout evening as the series continues Sundays at Seith's Opera House and Providence audiences also enjoyed a successful first Sevenths Graham show at Seith's Opera House with plans to run weekly.
Police liquor squad visits Peter H. Clark's at 36 L Street South Boston uncovering two and a quarter gallons of lager and one gallon of ale. patrons James H Norton Charles Russell arrested for illegal gaming on the Lord's Day with William Murray held as present. Mary Smith’s Station 2 division yields two gallons lager and one pint whiskey. Francisco Caeno of 1387 Endicott Street reports seven gallons lager beer seized by Division 1 officers.
Cornelius McGonagle of Linden Street Somerville died yesterday after a long illness. A prominent Hibernian and longtime officer of A. O. H. Division 17 he was well known in Boston for over a quarter century as a teaming entrepreneur. He leaves a wife two sons and two daughters.
John B. Ford of Lynn died at his home after a December 31 accident in front of Lynn City Hall that fractured his thigh. He was 60, survived by his wife and three adult children, after being treated at a hospital and then sent home due to shock from the injury.
The 1895 Lynn City Council inauguration occurs this morning with anticipated contests for nearly all seats. Candidates are exerting strong efforts, and the city engineer race appears doubtful across multiple ballots.
The funeral for John J. Falvey was held at St Joseph's Church Roxbury at 2 pm with Rev Hugh P Smyth officiating. A solemn requiem mass for his repose will be celebrated Tuesday January 15 at 9 am at the same church due to feast days.
Eugene F. Hoffman age 43 of 34 Hancock Street Roxbury was arrested yesterday afternoon by an Officer of Division 9 on a warrant charging him with forging the name of Mrs. B Hosford to an order for zero dollars on the International Trust Company.
Firefighters from Engine Company 9 extinguished an unreported alarm at 6 yesterday morning in a building at 159 and on street East Boston owned and occupied by George F. Mullen. A kerosene lamp explosion caused the blaze with no reported damages.
Yesterday afternoon officers of Division 4 arrested Charles Sullivan of Shawmut Street Jere Casey of Melrose Street and William M McLaughlin of South Cedar Street on charges of breaking and entering the shoe store of B H Smith located at 83 Boylston Street.
Washington reports show a new alliance between President Cleveland and Senator Hill shaping a compromise currency bill. The plan may pass before session end, combining bank authority to issue at par value with seigniorage use, repealing part of the state bank tax, and introducing long-term bonds while retiring greenbacks gradually. The Senate becomes the battleground as Hill and Cleveland present a united front for Democratic survival, with Gorman conservatives unlikely to shift the tide. Congress anticipates a caucus vote on Carlisle's measure to define its path to the Senate.
Regular physicians consultation free at John H. Woodbury Institute 11 Winter St Boston with branches in New York Philadelphia Chicago St. Inventor of Woodbury's Facial Soap promises eczema pimples freckles and facial blemishes can be removed or improved through treatment and guidance.
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