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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1916

Page

4

Woman Named Assistant Pastor at Dane Street Church

Beverly Jan. 11 Mrs. Carrie Leland of Auburndale is appointed assistant pastor of the Dane Street Congregational Church. She will begin duties late this month and will serve as associate pastor with Rev. Richard H. Bennett. She previously worked at Pilgrim Church in St. Louis.

Beverly Carrie Leland Auburndale Dane Street Congregational Church Richard H. Bennett Leland Pilgrim Church of

Bankruptcy petition filed by composer J. Hopkins Densmore

Composer J. Hopkins Densmore, residing at 25 Evans Road Brookline filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday in a United States District Court. Liabilities amount to 3133 dollars and he lists no assets.

J. Hopkins Densmore Evans Road Brookline United States District Court

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertises Trial Package

Advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets relieve all stomach and digestive troubles. It touts thousands of users and urges readers to buy a 50c box or mail the coupon for the trial package.

O. K D Stuart Stuart BP. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mich

Hair removing paste touted for quick effect

The piece describes a home remedy using delatone powder mixed with water to form a paste that, when applied to unwanted hairs for two to three minutes, is claimed to remove them. It advises washing afterward and notes one application is usually enough, with a suggestion to buy the product in its original package for certainty.

Boston Woman Sues Worcester Brewer for Slander

Mrs. Elizabeth Pinkham of Boston testifies as the first witness in a $75,000 slander suit against John W. Bowler a Worcester brewer. Suffolk Superior Court Judge Bell presides with a jury. she denies Bowler accused her by telephone of theft blackmail and extortion.

Elizabeth Pinkham Boston John W. Bowler Worcester Bell Suffolk Superior

Woman Testifies of Misconduct by Bowler in Harassment Case

Mrs Pinkham recounts a long pattern of phone calls and meetings with Bowler from 1903 to 1912. She says he followed, taunted, and defamed her, sometimes late at night, and that a message warned of insanity or jail if she continued. The trial resumes this morning.

Herbert Parker Bowler Boston Columbus Avenue Dartmouth Street H. B. Adair Insane Asylum Clark's Hotel Pemberton Square St. Botolph Street Gainsboro Street McManus Pinkham

Abuse of privilege by women shoppers cited in talk

Mrs. Mary Schenk Woolman at the Women's City Club described abuse of goods sent on approval. She noted coats with handkerchiefs, hats with pins, gloves with marks, underwear soiled, and furniture and rugs delayed returning, harming merchants financially.

MIE Aia Dahd Masel Bea Weds Sae Seeeae Royal Axminster Ind & Eae EU Sens Mary Schenk Woolman Women’s City Club

Rheumatic Relief Advertises Himer & Amend Remedy

Ladies and gentlemen readers are urged to try Himer and Amend’s 2851 marketed as a reliable rheumatic relief. The ad claims many grateful users endorse the remedy and notes reputable druggists carry it.

Himer & Amend

Collector Comments on Changes at Boston Customs Office

Edmund Billings, Boston collector of customs, defends Democratic changes at the United States Appraisers Stores. He asserts promotions are based on efficiency and seniority, not politics, and notes Republican predecessors often avoided party considerations. The remarks address Hodges, Peters, Lyons, and the civil service status of these posts.

Edmund Billings Boston United States Customs Service Hodges Peters Lyons Massachusetts

Spoils System Debate Touches Appraiser Hodges Case

Senators Lodge and Weeks express skepticism over removing their friend Appraiser Hodges as the spoils system spurs comments. They note Edwin A. Curtis and Graves were better qualified for their posts, yet replacements were still made and expected by the business community despite experience.

Senators Lodge Weeks Hodges Custom House Edwin A. Curtis Graves Maynard

Government service positions moved to classified civil service

A government department argues that the service will be best served by placing all current positions into the classified civil service, signaling a shift toward standardized hiring and oversight. The statement highlights a push for broader eligibility and merit based appointments within the public sector.

Department of the Government Service Classified Civil Service

Pneumonia and Flu Deaths Rise in Week End Report

The Health Department reports 11 deaths from pneumonia and 5 from grip since last Saturday noon. The totals this week reach 38 pneumonia deaths and 10 grip deaths.

Health Department Grip

Valued Piero della Francesca Painting at Harvard

A 15th century oil attributed to Piero della Francesca was shown briefly at the Fogg Museum of Art Harvard. Professor G H Edgell lectured on the painting yesterday afternoon. An anonymous New York art lover loaned the work to Harvard for the present week exhibition.

Piero Della Francesca Fogg Museum of Art Harvard G. H. Edgell Harvard Museum New York

Second arrest in insurance fraud case

Louis Bozzie aged 27 of 2 Lubec Street East Boston was arrested by a district attorney lieutenant for forging a nonexistent man's name on a life insurance application. Police believe there was intent to collect on a dead countryman. Bozzie's wife was arrested on a similar charge Monday.

Louis Bozzie Lubec Street Boston McDevitt District Attorney's Office Tbozzie

Dr Conrad Re-elected Leader of Florence Crittenton League

Dr A Conrad was re-elected president of the Florence Crittenton League of Compassion at the annual meeting held at 701 Massachusetts Avenue yesterday. Officers Edward B Stevens treasurer Clarence R Preston secretary and Mrs Co M Ellinwood superintendent were also re-elected. A luncheon prepared by the home’s girls preceded the meeting.

A. Conrad Florence Crittenton League of Compassion Massachusetts Avenue Edward FB. Stevens Clarence R. Preston Co. M. Ellinwood

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