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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
8
Margaret Gordon, after an hour with her lawyer, considers selling the old homestead and its contents. Her sister Edith died less than two months ago, leaving Margaret the sole surviving family member and intending to leave the country for a relief.
A promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion. It links stomach health to mood and brain function, claims the tablet digests all foods, and encourages trying a sample via mail from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
In a library Margaret seeks companionship and finds solace with Ted Stone, a child the rich Miss Gordon plans to adopt. Dr. Ray feels a growing duty toward Ted, and a tender bond forms as Ted declares love for Aunt Margaret and the doctor replies with warmth and mutual affection.
Advertisement for Grove’s Colds Cure claiming to cure a cold in one day with brom quinine laxative. Mentions W. Grove signature on the box and price 25 cents. Distributed worldwide as a cold remedy.
Led by Colonel Morrison I Swift the Boston unemployed plan a mass meeting on the Common at 2 pm then march to the State House to press Governor Guild for a solution. Mayor Hibbard declines to commit on housing and anti race death bureaus as circulars spread citywide to recruit protesters.
Worcester January 14. William H. West returns from Chicago where he went to fight his wife Zenobia B West’s divorce action. He filed for divorce naming Zenobia a woman passionately fond of horse racing and likely at races at a southern track.
The Exchange Trust Company elected officers on January 14 at 33 State Street. The bank reported a favorable condition with earnings enough to cover expenses. It now shows a surplus plus capital of 250000 dollars. John J. Martin was re elected president John Collamore Hatch vice president G Wallace Tibbetts secretary and Robert E B Fay treasurer. Directors include A Parker Browne F H Odiorne Co treasurer Exeter Gas Light Company.
Ex Governor John Q A Brackett counsels at law Henry N Clark presides at Henry N Clark Company Herbert Frost House member Edward Hatch auctioneer Plymouth Gas Light Charles S Judkins treasurer Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange Major William E Martin real estate John W Morrison banker Lewis C Thayer treasurer L C Thayer Company John B Dore counsellor at law John Callamore Hatch James G Hickey manager United States Hotel George M D Legg president W H Rudd Son Corporation John J Martin Dr John Morgan oculist Frederick Woodruff president Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange Bank officials laud early success with three months of operation noting daily deposits, signaling potential growth into a major city institution.
General C. Watts of Charleston West Virginia notified George P King of Worcester that he will buy the famous brood mare Ednah R Baron when he attends the New York horse sale on February 1 Watts plans to breed Ednah R Baron to the stallion General Watts 2 063 4 described as a phenomenal three year old aiming for the highest price ever paid for a mare in Worcester Watts agreed to pay the top price in this city if the sale succeeds
The 12th annual Boston Poultry Association exhibition at Mechanics Building features a carrier pigeon race with 150 birds released from North Adams, a rich show with 6000 entries across poultry cats pigeons game and pets, and a standout canary display. Notable acts include "Toodles" rescued from a Huntington Ave fire and "Reliance" the pigeon liberated from a balloon over Dover in a 135 mile flight.
William E. Madden, arrested Monday on attempted pickpocketing and larceny of $1, has a long record. His prior Municipal Court terms include four months in February 1902 and September 1902, three months in 1903, four months in 1905, six months in 1905, and 15 months in 1906 in Superior Court. Yesterday he received six months on each count.
Arthur F. Whitin of Whitinsville denied his death after a Boston paper printed his obituary. He, a noted inventor and manufacturer, complained as this marks a second false obituary in ten years. In Pittsfield, woolen mills plan full resumption to return to full-time 40 hour schedules.
Mayor Hibbard held a hearing with 25 veterans whose wages were cut after his order to annul all wage increases since October 1. He cited city finances requiring strict economy. Present were Phillip Nichols and City Auditor Mitchell. Veterans argued for reinstatement but accepted the rationale. few salaries likely to rise again.
The Sunday Post runs two serialized novels published side by side and readers vote weekly via a coupon to pick the preferred tale. A large bonus awaits the author of the winner and special prizes are offered for top letters of criticism.
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