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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
5
The advertising copy promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as the world’s greatest skin soap and purifier. It claims universal use for preserving and beautifying skin, cleansing scalp, stopping hair loss, soothing hands, baby rashes, and irritations, with claims of unrivaled quality and global sale.
The Massachusetts Legislature begins its annual session with the Senate and House meeting at 11 o clock to be sworn in by Governor Crane in his final appearance. Officers will be elected and the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor inauguration occurs Thursday with Bates and Guild taking oath together.
The pre county formation record dating to about 1640, long claimed by Salem city and county, was transferred today to county officials by Clerk Entwistle. The ancient book is described as extremely valuable.
The ad claims inward Pyramid suppositories reach the diseased veins to relieve irritation and bleeding. It cites lifestyle causes like constipation and sedentary work, promises a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co, and touts Mr Samuel Gouldie of Philadelphia as a cured case after twelve years of suffering and multiple surgeries.
Chief Justice Mason and Judge Pierce presided as multiple divorce petitions were heard. Cases detailed desertions, drunkenness, and brutality across couples including Louis Tauber and Bunnie L., Elmire Dupee and Moses, Lulu B. Bishop and Richmond L., Priscilla Fredman and George, Mary A. Doherty and Anthony A., Mary E. Baker and Edward W., and Frank L. Nevers and Ella J. Descriptions noted travel from New York to Boston, accusations of assault, threats with a revolver, and wives maintaining households or taking boarder work under the strain of separation. Decrees nisi or granted in several instances.
Under Rev. Thomas A. Walsh, St Patrick’s Church Roxbury, a parish reunion is set for January 22 at Paul Revere and Talbot halls. The event will feature an entertainment and dance, led by committee head Captain D J Gorman. Father Walsh is highly regarded by the youth.
Father Walsh originated Catholic church reunions in Greater Boston and now presides over yearly gatherings at nearly every church. He remains popular for his welcoming style and willingness to consider ideas from younger staff. Speculation grows about his next novelty in mirth.
Remington Typewriter Company reports its city employment departments placed 14,000 stenographers in New York and Chicago in 1902. Similar figures across other major cities highlight growing demand for stenographers and reflect nationwide business prosperity.
Royal Blue Line offers personally conducted tours with schedules to Washington on January 16 and 50, February 18, March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17, cost 25 dollars covering all expenses including five days board in Washington and trips to Philadelphia and New York with stopover privileges. Florida trips depart January 26, February 9 and March 9 for 59.60 dollars to Jacksonville and return. For itineraries and full details contact Joseph P. Taggart at N. E. P. A. 211 Washington Street Boston.
Orangeiie Powders claim to instantly check colds grip and headache, promoting immediate health protection at year start. Promotions emphasize quick relief and prevention, positioning the product as a preventive remedy for common ailments.
Colonel A H Goetting, longtime Republican State committee chair, was feted at a Brunswick dinner by current and past state leaders Marking his retirement after 14 years. Governor Crane and Bates attended with other prominent figures including Senators Lodge and Hoar, Secretary Moody, and ex Governor Long. The event featured speeches by Colonel M O Adams and Governor-elect Bates praising Goetting, with Major Talbot succeeding him and about 150 guests present.
In Salem on January 6 John F. Hurley, former mayor, now plain John F., walked the Witch City with permission to use the title if desired. He was greeted warmly, recalled his tenure, and quipped about the throne. Hurley plans to resume private business and rest from politics for a while.
The article describes catarrh as the early stage of catching cold affecting the head nose throat or lungs and warns neglect leads to chronic catarrh. It promotes Peruna with testimonials from Mrs M J Brink Miss Elizabeth Uber Sibyl Hadley and Sarah McGahan and invites readers to write to Dr Hartman for free advice.
Proceedings reveal Miss Richardson denying poisoning allegations toward her mother while questioning on arsenic symptoms, insurance money and moving plans. Dr Kinney and Mrs Rollins disclose search details, bromide powder found and witness tensions during testimony in court.
Dr Newton of Revere explained Mrs Richardson was sent to Frost Hospital because Morrison House rooms were hard to hear and she is in a serious excited condition. He noted Littleton has tied up funds of the Richardson family and that money will be secured to send her to a sanitarium with a comfortable room and good food.
Judge Hale from Maine heard his first case in Boston sitting in the United States Circuit Court. Edgar A. Tennis of Philadelphia sues Edward P. Shaw and J. F. Shaw & Co. with E H. Gay & Co. for 831,300 alleging breach of a plan to reorganize the Philadelphia and Bristol Street Railway. Defendants demurred claiming no liability and no sufficient case. Decision reserved.
William F. Castello of Dorchester died yesterday in Pittsfield where he lived with his uncle and worked for Stanley Electrical Company. Born in Dorchester in 1889, he graduated Boston Latin School in 1898, entered Harvard in 1900, then left after his first year for the Stanley firm. He was survived by his father B J Castello two brothers and two sisters.
On February 11 the steamship Prince Arthur of the Dominion Atlantic Railway line sails on a midwinter cruise to the West Indies. The 30 day trip will stop at St Thomas Martinique St Vincent St Lucia Santiago de Cuba and Nassau. Berths and rates available at 228 Washington street Boston.
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