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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
2
An old advertisement urges immediate use of Munyon Cold Cure to prevent grip, diphtheria, and pneumonia. It claims the cold is dangerous and promises rapid relief from nasal and throat congestion with Munyon inhaler and free doctor's service.
The Jordan Marsh & Co store marks fifty years of expansion from its Washington Avon corner to an eight story annex connected by a subway under Avon street. The firm’s growth mirrors Boston’s mercantile rise with extensive window displays across five streets and praised by rivals as a credit to New England.
Agnes Rhode and guests including A H Cullis and about 200 couples packed the banquet hall while Talbot Hall served overflow dancing. Notables present included Postmaster George A Hibbard, Assistant Postmaster Ed Mansfield, Councilman Healey, Rep Martin Skerritt, and P Cotter of Lynn. The Waverley Orchestra played fifteen pieces as dancing continued to 3 AM. Others in attendance included Patrick J Bradley, Henry F Fitzgerald, Edward Fitzgerald, Charles Dannenberg, G T D Morey, J F Breen, Louis F Welch, and several ladies.
Miss Annie Goldberg Miss Jennie Levenson Miss Alice Parke Miss Eva Brisone and Mr Ray Levenson are listed among attendees in a social note highlighting prominent members of the community. The gathering reflects social ties and local prominence.
The English consul-general J F E Blunt attended the seventh annual ball of Cabot Lodge 394 Order of the Sons of St George at Odd Fellows Hall Tre mont and Berkeley streets. The grand march began 8 30 led by Mr W Lane and Miss Alice Hillford followed by 1% couples with visitors from Admiral Nelson Boston Commandery Heart of Oak Rud yard Kipling Victoria Garfield Victory and General Loveland lodges and guests including T T Stokes of the Victoria Diamond Festival Association. Other guests were Miss Margarett Spratt Mrs A Alger Miss Kate Donovan and Miss Ethel Robinson.
The seventh annual grand march at Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain drew 300 couples led by Hon. W P Murray and Mrs Patrick J Dolan in cream silk with diamonds. Notables included Monsignor Magennis Rev Father Sheridan Drs Faunce Rogers McCormack Representatives ST Curley Minton and others.
Government agrees to enlist 6000 yeomanry volunteers as reinforcements for Lord Kitchener and the war office. Battles rage at Murraysburg with six killed and seventeen wounded while five are missing. Colville’s mobile column rests at Greylingstad, and General Paget moves to Pretoria for refit amid fever cases.
Maud Egan, Miss Minnie Riley, Miss Jennie Kenneally, Miss Jennie Copperthorne, Miss Margaret Copperthorne, Miss Julia Lombard, Miss Nellie McGinley, Miss Mamie GC Foster, Miss Hilda Matherson, Miss Woodis, Miss Kittie Scott, Miss Mary Lehan, Mr. Willam Quirk and Mr. J F Coughlin named among attendees for upcoming social gathering.
The Young Men's Social Club held its maiden concert and ball at Webster Hall West Boston with about 90 couples. Maurice Himelhach led the floor with Gernard Goodrich assisting, while Silverman's Orchestra provided music and dancing continued to 4 am. Attendees included Lewis Ginsbergz M Cohen H Berlin BR Wuiklestein J Goodman.
Alma D Wolfe a Maryland seamstress was found dead in her 54 Appleton street room after an apparent solitary decline. Neighbors noted she had refined skills in languages and violin but kept past life private. A farewell letter addressed to Miss Wolfe in care of Bay View Hospital Baltimore was found.
Lynn police and Saugus officers captured Philip St. Clair Francis a 33 year old colored man after a chase in Workington square and at a Newburyport turnpike house. He is charged in connection with the January 8 assault on Swedish domestic Miss Peterson near Sachem avenue and will be arraigned this morning.
Daniel Sullivan of 180 Charles street was arrested on assault with a dangerous weapon. His wife had two cuts on her body and left arm and was treated by city physicians. Police found her in a defensive stance with an uplifted chair. she claimed he stabbed her. Sullivan held a pocket knife.
Friends and parishioners of Rev Denis O Callaghan D D of St Augustine s Church South Boston report he is suffering an acute rheumatism attack. The illness has required a trained nurse for two weeks and his rapid recovery is hoped for by many friends.
The Rev. Daniel A. Doherty S J prefect of discipline at Boston College died yesterday at Carney Hospital after a period of illness. Born Aug 3 1858 in St Marys parish he joined the Jesuit order in Frederick Md and served as teacher and administrator at Boston College Holy Cross College New York and Worcester. His funeral will be at Immaculate Conception Church with interment at Holy Cross Worcester. John D. Berran calls a meeting of the Young Mens Catholic Association tonight to address his death.
Arthur Oakes told Judge Forsaith in Municipal Court he meant to take a razor from his wife to prevent self harm after she attempted suicide with laudanum. He described a troubled separation, visits to multiple houses, and a confession about relations with a Turkish bath proprietor. The case was continued for further study and investigation.
East Boston on East Newton Street hosts the First battalion drill led by Captain Hayes with Companies A B KE and H under Majors Murray and Sullivan. A nine year service medal is awarded to Sgt Fred Sears as about 2000 spectators, incl many officers and notable locals, attend the performance.
A vestibuled passenger train from Buffalo collided with the caboose of a Wildcat train near Bath New York shortly after 8 PM. The engine was destroyed and several cars of lumber burned. Six crew members and one passenger were injured. All passengers were shaken. Traffic delayed hours.
Oscar Gardner of Wheeling West Virginia defeated Tommy Hogan of Buffalo New York at Phenix A C in Memphis. Hogan was knocked out after two minutes of the sixth round in a bout scheduled for twenty rounds.
The notice touts Peruviana as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles with a free trial by mail. A testimonial from Mrs. Revé Pi Tresenrider of Columbus Ohio claims three months of doctor treatment failed before she began the remedy and now reports no symptoms for five weeks. Request your name and address to receive a prepaid trial package from the Peruviana Herbal Remedy Co Cincinnati Ohio.
The Seaboard Air Line introduces the Florida and Metropolitan Limited from New York to St Augustine with connections to Tampa and other Florida points. The luxury train runs via Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Richmond Raleigh Columbia Savannah Jacksonville St Augustine and includes drawing room sleeping cars and an observation car. Connections available to east and west coast Florida and beyond.
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