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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
2
An advertisement proclaims Munyon's Inhaler as the greatest discovery of the age. It claims to cure grip coughs catarrh asthma bronchitis and all throat and lung diseases and to prevent consumption.
A sensational 19th century advertisement claims an inhaler cures colds coughs catarrh and even prevents consumption if lungs are not too far gone. It pledges relief within 24 hours and a $1 price with at home use, promising to spare doctor fees and avoid surgery while asserting rapid action and broad healing claims.
Largest health establishment in Poston offers cures for sciatica lumbago headaches and other ailments with Munyon’s remedies priced at 26 cents per vial. Inhaler available by mail from Tremont Temple for $1. Physicians provide advice free. institute open day and evening.
Montpelier Vt Jan 6 Governor Smith has tendered the United States Senate vacancy created by Senator Morrill’s death to Hon B F Fifield of Montpelier. The three leading candidates for the post were ex Governor W P ...
Dillingham, Congressman W. W. Grout and C. A. Prouty of Newport note a prominent lawyer born in Orange on November 18, 1832. He studied at the University of Vermont, joined the bar in 1858, served in the Legislature, ten years as U S district attorney, and led the Vermont Bar Association as a strong speaker and leader.
The Rev Moses D Hoge pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond Va died today aged 81 His death is universally mourned He two weeks earlier dictated a notice about his condition and arranged his affairs He also consulted church officers on his successor.
Mary Cook and Marion Richards two Roxbury girls arrested for shoplifting Thursday were brought before Judge Brown in Municipal Court yesterday and held in 500 each for the Superior Court.
Samples exhibited at the Mechanics' Fair were moved to the American Wringer store at 77-79 Franklin and Arch streets where they will be disposed of at factory price. If you cannot call, write or telephone B 2600.
In Washington on January 6 the anti civil service reformers scored a victory as the House passed a motion to strike out the civil service commission appropriation by 67 to 61 in committee. A recorded vote in the full House may follow, with Moody promising a yea and nay tally.
The article profiles Pretty Mary Daley, a stylish social figure in Back Bay and Bar Harbor, who faced a failed case for obtaining goods by false pretenses. She left penniless, with ties to aristocratic circles and a nurse named Miss Scally. Police identify wealthy-sounding aunts and a string of purchases that unsettled jewelers and furriers.
A Brookline Back Bay and Cambridge audience attended Twelfth Night at Beaconsfield Casino Brookline last evening in aid of All Saints Church. The hall featured evergreen decor medieval stage settings and splendid costumes with participants including Dr. George Harding Mrs Swan Mrs Lawrence Whitcomb Miss Ethel Drew F and James Hildreth George Benedict Mrs D D Addison Miss Wilber Miss Rogers Miss va Corey Mr Reding Miss Andre Miss Clarke Miss Tibbetts Mr Prevera N A Walker Mrs George Harding Eleanor Addison Miss Helen Newell Mrs CS Norris and Miss Ethel Converse.
The Signal Service reports the completion of a 50 mile military telegraph line from Puerto Principe to Santa Cruz on the south coast of Cuba, the first direct connection between these points and a notable advance in communications.
An archival ad for Boston Custom House Wine Store promises free packing for purchases totaling 1974 dollars. It advertises Old California Wines and Wright & Taylor Bourbon Whiskey with specific quarter and pint bottles listed, including California Angelica Port Sherry Muscat Col. Sweet Catalonha and Kentuck Bourbon. It credits J W W O'Connor and New York names.
Dr. Wilson reports six cases of total deafness improved after free thirty minute trial treatments. Patients from Roxbury Medford Nashua Malden Salem and Boston heard whispers or loud speech post examination. The institution offers home treatments for catarrh coughs colds and defective eyesight at $1 with a refund if unsatisfactory. Weekly free lectures continue with free X ray and new electrical chairs expanding facilities. Office hours weekdays 10 to 4 Sundays 10 to 12 and evenings 7 to 8 with free consultation.
In Havana on January 6 Captain Sigsbee hosted 109 guests aboard the U S battleship Texas for a man of war regatta with punch and dancing. Winners included the Brooklyn in ten oared cutters and the Arethusa in six oared gigs, with Texas triumphing in both ten oared cutters and ten oared cutters for the Coronet purse and the Lawton Childs cup.
In St John New Brunswick on January 6 contractor Cornelius McGourty, 55, died when a bag of dynamite cartridges ignited by a pipe spark, exploded after he carried it from the boiler room toward a stream to shield others. The blast wrecked the power house and shattered mill windows. other workers narrowly escaped. McGourty was married with a large family.
Mrs. Lydia Gale marked her 101st birthday yesterday at the home of her granddaughter Mrs. Frederick Wright at 9 Bell Rock Street Everett. Surrounded by five generations, she faced the day with typical frailty only from an eye affliction noted in the account.
An elderly Boston woman born January 6 1798 in Charlestown recalls a life spanning early 19th century era. She describes family roots in France via De Cartwright, time in Portland and Roxbury, widowhood in 1834, four daughters, and memories of stagecoach travel Lafayette Lincoln Monroe Jackson Tyler and the Mexican and Civil War eras. Her daughter Sarah Wells, now 76, remains in West Everett.
Judge Nathan Webb issues an order restraining all suits against the Portland Steamship Company and the steamer Portland plus pending freight. The Portland Company, owner, surrenders the vessel to a court appointed trustee and damages claims must appear before U S Commissioner William M Bradley at 188 Middle Street Portland by March 30, 1899.
Pittsfield reports a dramatic elopement mystery as Emma W Read awaits news from Harry S Hayward of Mount Vernon New York who failed to appear for a planned wedding. Friends speculate foul play by a relative of Hayward's ex wife while Miss Read remains hopeful for his return or news of his fate.
Hudson county grand jury in Jersey City returns indictments including John B. Bertholf manager of the Western Union tele graph office accused of aiding and abetting in a green goods swindle. Western Union company and a green goods operator cited. Capias issued and Bertholf jailed after arrest by Justice Lippincott.
Yesterday marked the anniversary of George Washington and Martha Custis wedding. The Old South Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a reception at the Vendome with portraits of George and Martha, Washington’s coat of arms, American flags, palms, plants, and cut flowers for decorations.
In Lynn on January 6 Miss Mary A Herrick mourns as Daniel H Murphy lies dead. His unsigned will named Herrick as heiress to real and personal estate valued over 100000 dollars, but the document arrived after his death and may leave her interests uncertain. Rumors suggest mortgages and entanglements could reduce any fortune at final settlement.
Miss Ethel Adams visited the City Prison seeking Barrows but was barred by his father who had ordered exclusion. Barrows obtained bail, yet chose to remain in custody until the case is decided rather than endure disgrace from detection.
An elegant Bower of palms framed a royal reception for the Massachusetts chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Attendees included Mrs Laura Wentworth Fowler, Mrs Roger Wolcott, Miss Mary Desha, Miss Forsyth, and Mrs Person C Cheney, with a large ushers’ corps and a banqueting hall program featuring Minnie Reilly and a minuet danced by Miss Seavey and Mr William Whitney. The event, famed for its brilliance, continued with dancing until midnight and drew many notable guests from local society.
At a special meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution Peter Fan euil Chapter held at Mrs. George W. Yeaton's home 33 Athol street Allston yesterday afternoon the anniversary of the wedding of George and Martha Washington was observed. From 3 until 5 o'clock the chapter and friends were entertained by Mrs. Yeaton and Miss Grace Dow. The speaker was Colonel Henry A. Thomas.
Mrs Grover Cleveland arrived at her Princeton home today after visiting Mrs Henry Dimock at 23 East Sixtieth Street New York. Mrs Cleveland along with Mrs Almeric Paget and Mrs Daniel Lamont attended the Dimock reception introducing her daughter. It was Mrs Clevelands first New York society appearance in years and her youthful look drew comment.
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