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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1897

Page

5

Disease Cures Promised by Dr Henson At Columbia Theatre

A large audience watched Dr Henson and Prof Ips at Columbia Theatre as they demonstrated purported magnetic cures. A deaf man regained hearing and a lame woman freed from shoulder pain, among other cases, with sessions daily from 10 to 11 A M. Free admission and consultations noted. venue Quincy House office hours 9 A M to 8 P M.

the Columbia Henson Prof Lps Columbia Theatre Quincy House

Manning Free VA Verdict Not Guilty in Wife Assault Case

In Superior Criminal Court Judge Wardwell cleared Robert J. Manning of assault with intent to murder his wife. The indictment alleged he attacked at her parents home on Gainsborough Street as divorce proceedings loomed. The wife testified he aimed at her head but she blocked the shot. Manning testified he intended to kill himself and she was struck by the pistol. Manning was discharged.

Robert J. Manning Theuperior Criminal Court Wardwell Manning Gainsboro Street Lowder

Clothing Salesmen Ball Planned by Retail Association

The Retail Clothing Salesmen's Benefit Association held a meeting and set Thursday evening February 25 for their annual ball. Sub-committees were formed by chairman A P Crossman, as organizers anticipate a strong fundraiser to aid members and support needy cases through the year.

A. P. Crossman

Records Bail Reduced In Bond Fraud Case

Edward Records, held at Charles Street Jail, appeared before Judge Wardwell in Superior Criminal Court for bail reduction. He faces an indictment alleging he obtained 100 Northern Railway bonds totaling 33,000 by false pretenses from Arthur Atkinson in April, using a note for 18,333 secured by 250 Massachusetts Car Company shares. He was arrested December 12, pleaded not guilty, with bail set at 10,000 and reduced to 3,000.

Edward Records Charles Street Superior Criminal Court Wardwell Northern Railway Company Arthur Atkinson Atkinson Massachusetts Car Company

Surprise party honors William Currie at East Boston home

At 76 London street East Boston a surprise Wednesday night honored William Currie with a writing desk. Guests included Mrs Currie and many friends and neighbors. dancing games music and a collation followed the presentation.

William Currie London Street Boston Currie Richard McCann Frank Doherty Burke Hall Margaret Gertrude Louise Currie D. B. McInnes Frank Fraser John Jasper Frank Joseph Doherty Lewis Nolan Walter Gill Joseph Cady John H. L. Noyes Joseph Crowley Joseph Maloney Mary Charlotte Gallagher Katherine Flynn Beatrice Alice Strong Matilda Nugent Annie Croak Sadie Marshall Helen Pender Carrie Hayes

Fasting and Prayer Meetings Led by Moody Mission

The city focuses on fasting and prayer as Moody Jones and Moody lead a day of religious revival. Morning gatherings at Park Street Church and Tremont Temple drew over 200 attendees, with ministers and laypeople joining. The afternoon program featured sermons on Holy Ghost power and influence versus spiritual force, with additional prayer meetings in Lorimer Hall and Park Street Church drawing several hundred participants.

Moody Jones Park Street Mr. Moody Francis Murphy Tremont Temple Faneuil Hall McKenzie Saul David Samson Nicodemus Heaven Christ Sanhedrim Sodom God Boston Broomfield Street M. E Alexander McKenzie Cambridge Temple

Moody Preaches Enthusiasm and Overflowing Spirit at Boston Meeting

The evangelist agitates the crowd with calls to purity, condemns infidelity and tobacco, and urges employers to let workers attend services. He uses two cups to symbolize varied grace, praises Francis Murphy and Charles Spurgeon, and vows thirty years of relentless preaching to fill hearts with the Holy Ghost.

Mr. Moody Tabernacle Francis Murphy Sodom Lot Samaria Rebecca Charles Spurgeon Satan Boston Christ Gabriel

Moody Leads Park Street Prayer Meetings in Boston

Two morning gatherings at Park Street Church feature early prayer and devotional focus led by Mr. Moody and Francis Murphy with about 200 worshipers. He urges receptive hearts, silent prayer, and Pentecostal blessing, then prepares for a 10:30 service with clergymen including Anthony Comstock in attendance.

Moody Park Street Francis Murphy George Stewart C. H. Daniels Mr. Tracy American Board Cyrus Hamlin Robert College Harpoot Turkey H. C. Mabie The Baptist Union Mr. Moody Boston

Theatrical Matters At The Columbia And Nearby Venues

The Col umbia Theatre hosted Chauncey Olcott in The Minstrel of Clare with O L Lynn songs.Announcements include Olga Nethersole canceling engagements and Maurice Barrymore joining a New York cast next February. Other notes cover Anna Held, Edith Crane, Stella Mayhew, Bessie Bonehill, and upcoming shows at the Grand Opera House and Nickelodeon with new acts promised. The Red Cross benefit at the Columbia Theatre starts at 1 PM.

Columbia Chauncey Olcott Clare Larry O’lynn Mr. Olcott Charles Dalton Empire Theatre Stock Company New York India Park Theatre Anna Olga Nethersole Brian Boru Boston Brady Maurice Barrymore Sardou Red Cross Bureau and Relief Brigade John Drew London Fred St. Onge Keith’s Stella Mayhew New Grand Pulse of Bessie Bonehill Howard Atheneum Infanta England

Playgoers' Club Hosts Reception for Mr and Mrs John Drew

The Playgoers Club held a distinguished reception at 212 Boylston Street yesterday with Mr and Mrs John Drew as guests of honor. Notables included Walter Perkins Marion Giroux Miss Kenyon Bishop Miss Galloway and John Brand among others. On Tuesday afternoon Thomas Ryan will read a paper titled An Old Musician's Personal Recollections.

Boylston Street John Drew Howard Malcolm Ticknor Edward Payson Thayer Thomas Nowell Dana Estes Drew

Installed Officers of St Josephs Court No 11

St Josephs Court No 11 of West End held an entertainment and installation of officers. Grand Deputy John Hurley installed the officers led by Chief Ranger John E Lynch and John W Stevenson presiding. A Lynch directed concert followed.

St. Joseph’s Court No. 11 West End John Hurley John E. Lynch John J. Gillespie Charles B. Hurley J. J. Murphy Daniel J. Carney H. J. O’neil N. J. Devlin Inside Sentinel John J. Foley Outside Sentinel Philip Fitzpatrick John W. Stevenson Mr. Lynch

Train Between Boston and New York Restored to Noon

The noon departure between Boston and New York via the Springfield line resumes at 12 noon starting Monday Jan 18, with the train no longer departing at 11 am. The change returns the service to its new schedule.

Boston New York Springfield

Dr Henson Heals Boy At Columbia Theatre

A Boston boy six years old with lifelong weak ankles stood unassisted after Dr Henson rubbed his feet at the Columbia Theatre on Washington Street. The child, Frank Pristin of 40 Fleet Street, wore braces before and walked in stocking feet on stage, then left with new shoes as friends carried away the old braces and shoes.

Columbia Theatre Washington Street Henson Frank Pristin Fleet Street Boston

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