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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1901

Page

2

Free Gloria Tonic offered to cure rheumatism by Milwaukee man

John A. Smith of Milwaukee seeks to distribute 25 000 free sample packages of Gloria Tonic to prove his cure for rheumatism. He credits a long personal battle, trials with many remedies, and a Texas reader who was cured, then claims doctors and hospitals cannot match the remedy. Readers may request a free trial package by mail.

Seenage John A. Smith Milwaukee Smith Seguin Texas Emma Callender Oak St Vincennes Ind Prosser Neb Carl Moritz Fountain City Wis Jacob Sexfner C. Lund Harrisville Quintero University of Venezuela United States Boston Post Wilson Tremont Temple Boston Carnegie Hall New York Mhorticultural Hall Philadelphia Mator National Association of Physicians and Surgeons, 1& Boylston Sr

Kinsley Posts Install Officers Elect in Odd Fellows Hall

Colonel William M. Olin of FE. W. Kinsley Post 26 G A R installs the officers-elect of TH. W. Kinsley Post 113 in Odd Fellows Hall. New commander John C. Cook senior vice George Henry junior vice George Graves surgeon Dr. W. H. Reading officer of the day Charles Pierce officer of the guard G McFarland quartermaster Fred G. Story chaplain Rev. L. A. Horton.

William M. Olin FE. W

Faelten Academy Recital in Steinert Hall Delights Audience

Last night's Faelten Academy program in Steinert Hall featured faculty and advanced students. Four numbers showcased ensemble pianoforte works while solos were performed by Gertrude Starkey West Somerville Laura F Gove East Boston Abba Kjellstrom Beachmont Ina A Johnson Gloucester Alice Julia Riche Nora Springs Ta and Frank KE Heald Brookline.

Steinert Hall Faelten Academy Gertrude Starkey West Somerville Laura F. Gove East Boston Abba Kjellstrom Beachmont Ina. A. Johnson Gloucester Alice Julia Riche Nora Springs Frank KE. Heald Brookline

Knights of Columbus Newton Council Dines at Hotel Denmark

Members of the fourth assembly of Knights of Columbus Newton Council No 167 met at Hotel Denmark on Dudley Street. Edward Gately chaired the gathering while Bernard Earley of Newton Lower Falls served as toastmaster and introduced the speakers.

Fourth Assembly Knights of Columbus Newton

Mutual Benefit Association Formed for Breck & Sons Employees

The Mutual Benefit Association of the employees of Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation is formed with officers: President Alfred BR. Parker, Vice-President Alex J. M. Janier, Secretary William FE. McGerigle, Treasurer J. Irving Magee, Executive Committee Mrs. Annie C. Coombes Miss I. FP. Larkin F. S. Ferreira H. Dillingham John Marden. A $200 gift from the company was received.

Mutual Benefit Association of the Employees of Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation Alfred BR. Parker Alex. J. M. Janier William FE. McGerigle J. Irving Magee Annie C. Coombes I. FP. Larkin F. S. Ferreira

Tribute to Fr. Doherty by Boston Catholic group

The Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston passed resolutions on the death of Rev. Daniel A. Doherty S J former treasurer of the association and late prefect of discipline at Boston College John D Berran presided Eulogies were given by Rev M C Dolan S J Daniel J Toomey Thomas F Duffily C J Scollard and others The group then visited Boston College to pay tribute to their former treasurer.

Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston Daniel A. Doherty S. J Boston College John D. Berran M. C. Dolan Thomas F. Duffily C. J. Scollard College

Alleged Thieves Caught in Local Break-In Cases

Police from Station 5 arrest George Nye alias Jones for breaking into Mary Stone’s house at 2 Union Park Street on January 2 and stealing an overcoat. Station 1 officers seize John O'Brien with a horse blanket and overcoat identified as belonging to James Berry and John H. Martin of 24 Fleet Street. Thomas Kelly is charged with stealing a pair of shoes, reported by Louis Goldstein of 206 Hanover Street.

George Nye Jones Mary Stone Union Park Street John O’brien James Berry John H. Martin Fleet Street Thomas Kelly Louis Goldstein Hanover Street

Electricians Hold Joint Union Celebration in Machinists Hall

The first joint celebration of the Electrical Workers' Unions 108 and 104 was held in Machinists Hall last night. About 400 electricians attended with music and readings. Speeches were delivered by several prominent electricians. Around fifty men filed applications for membership.

Electrical Workers’ Unions Machinists’ Hall

South Boston Singers Serenade German American Society

About fifty members of the German American Singing Society of South Boston traveled to Roxbury to serenade Gottlieb Rothfuss and Victor Brusendorff, with Rothfuss hosting. The pair welcomed the performance with an elegant reception, and the impromptu concert of German and English songs was praised as unique and successful.

Rothfuss

Local Breeities Adds Police and Fire News

John F. Lynch of 44 Park Street and John F. McLaughlin of 171 Endicott Street were arrested near Michael F. Armstrong's saloon for stealing three quart bottles of whiskey. A furnace fire in a Dorchester basement at 64 Milton Avenue caused $1600 damage to the residence of Louise Read trustee, occupied by Robert Campbell. George W. Harlan arrived from New York to answer charges of stealing two diamond rings and diamond earrings from Smith and Patterson at 52 Summer Street.

John F. Lynch Park Street Charlestown John F. McLaughlin Endicott Street Michael F. Armstrong Station 1 Milton Avenue Dorchester Louise Read Robert 8. Campbell George W. Harlan New York Smith & Patterson Summer Street

Norwegian Bark Akershus Ashore in Malay Strait

The Norwegian bark Akershus under Captain Agerup from Philadelphia October 11 bound for Nagasaki is ashore in Sapi Strait in the Malay archipelago and likely to be total wreck. The crew reached Sourabaya.

London Akershus Agerup Philadelphia Nagasaki Sapi Strait Malay Archipelago Sourabaya

Clark Separate Support Case Delayed to Feb 8

After continuing the hearing through yesterday, Judge Grant pushed the Clark separate support case to February 8 for further proceedings.

Clark Grant

Embezzler Sigmund Hertz Charged Over $50,000 Theft

New York police announce arrest of Sigmund Hertz in Liverpool on embezzlement charges. As confidential bookkeeper for Stiefel, Sachs & Co., he allegedly forged checks to steal about $50,000, fled on the Corinthian with his wife, and hid assets from the firm. Investigations continue as indictments expected.

New York Liverpool Sigmund Hertz Stiefel, Sachs & Co Hertz Corinthian Portland Europe East One Hundred and Heighth Street McKinley Titus Boston Allan Line England

Miss Fruean Under Care After Early Morning Run

Miss M. H. Fruean, a longtime kindergarten teacher at Andrews School, was found running in a night robe near Upham's Corner Dorchester. Authorities stopped her with no injuries and she is now recovering at home under a physician's care. family denies mental illness, citing worry and overwork.

M. H. Fruean Upham’s Corner Upham's Court Dorchester Stedman Andrews School Miss Fruuean Miss Fruean Columbia Road Upham's Corner Campbell and Quirk Copley’s

Harvard Yale to meet Cambridge Oxford in major games

Harvard and Yale consider competing with Cambridge and Oxford to erase a previous defeat. Captain Hallowell declines confirmation. Harvard aims to bring the team to New York for talks with Hollis and Yale to avoid intercollegiate disputes. A decision to be settled at the New York intercollegiate meeting on Feb 23.

Harvard Yale Cambridge Oxford Hallowell Hollis New York

Glendon Club Dominates Middlesex in Local Bowling and Billiards

At the Glendon Club last night Glendon won all bowling games from Middlesex across billiards and whist and lost one pool match with one pool game postponed. Billiards totals show Glendon Mallet 150 and Goudy 150 for 300, Middlesex Shaw 117 and Knowlton 149 for 266. Pool score lists Middlesex Davis 75 against Glendon Jen kins 73. Whist ended Glendon 318 to Middlesex 811 with a minus unit for Middlesex.

Glendon Club Glendon Middlesex Mallet Goudy Middlesex Shaw Knowlton Davis Jenkins

Sneak Thieves Hit Homes In Belvidere Street Raid

A unknown man visited Mrs Bernard Schmuck at 105 Belvidere Street and later sent a boy with a note about a sick relative. He returned at 8 30 pm and handed a bottle to the daughter before helping her to the car. Loot included a gold watch chain spoons forks 26 from Lucretia Blank, a stick pin and pearl ring, $1 from Kinquist and a $5 check, a diamond ring from Caroline Hillinger, and a black overcoat stolen from Henry Clark.

Bernard Schmuck Belvidere Street Lucretia Blank Albin Kinquist Caroline M. Hillinger Columbus Square Henry [. Clark Worcester Square West Newton Street

Rail reorganization to place Savannah line in lead role

It was learned today that a railroad reorganization within the Plant system covering South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Florida has been agreed upon. The Savannah Florida and Western is to be the leading line in the reorganization.

Savannah South Carolina Georgia Alabama Florida Savannah, Florida & Western Fg

Sheehan Knocks Out Hart In Seventh Round

Joe Sheehan of Boston defeated Frank Hart of New Bedford by knockout in the seventh round at the West End Athletic Club. Sheehan dominated the bout. Hart, making his debut, was outmatched throughout. In Malden, Miss Mary R. Kendall married Colonel Frank L. Locke, a former Governor Wolcott staff member.

New Bedford West End Athletic Club Joe Sheehan Boston Frank Hart Sheehan Hart Malden Charles B. Kendall Mary R. Kendall Frank l L. Locke

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strength Against Distemper

Ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier with an unequaled cure record. It claims to tone the stomach create an appetite build strength and fortify the body against the grip malaria pneumonia colds and fevers. It promises to restore strength and expel lingering germs after grip.

Boston Retail Salesmen Ball Grand March Held

Edward Steptoe and Margaret Crowley led the tenth annual ball of the Boston Retail Salesmen's Benefit Association in Paul Revere Hall with a grand march. About 300 couples attended after an 8 to 9 pm concert, wearing Nile green outfits and rose accents.

Edward Steptoe Margaret Crowley Paul Revere Hall Boston Retail Salesmen’s Benefit Association Mary Dolan William J. Daly Lillian Bardenhagler T. K. Whittaker T. N. Shufelt T. J. Lyons E. K. Shaw FE. K. Shaw. Smith Frank Bennig A. P. Crossman Joseph Carleton C. P. Tharva William Norris S. G.V. Nojl A. Schollard L. Bardenlingen C. P. Garva Dexter Green H. P. Crossman A. H. Rowe J. F. Crowley John Morrisey A. W. Paine Miss Morrisey A. W. Faine Phaton Samuel Davis J. H. Calahane EF. A. Calahane Charles Heller M. F. Sheehan

Miss Margaret Ef Crowley Leads Grand Retail Ball

Miss Margaret Ef Crowley serves as the leading lady in the grand march of the Retail Clothing Salesmen’s ball signaling the event’s formal opening and festive tone.

Margaret EF. Crowley

Fashionable Spring Portraits Highlight Local Socialites

A description of several women in elegant outfits for a social event. Miss Mary Healey wears white silk organdie with carnations, Miss Adelaide Brennan in gray crepe de chiffon, Miss Minnie F E Donovan in gray cashmere, Mrs. Dennis Sheehan in lavender silk with roses and diamonds, Miss Annie Sullivan in gray nun's silk, and Miss Annie Gannon in blue muslin.

Mary Healey Adelaide Brennan Minnie FE. Donovan Quincy Dennis Sheehan Annie Sullivan Annie Gannon

Miss Mary Gannon and Two Others in Silk Robes

Three women parade in silk gowns at a social event. Miss Mary Gannon wears pink silk with roses, Miss Mary Sullivan in light blue silk with liberty silk trimmings, and Miss Nora Burke in pink silk with trimmings.

Mary Gannon Mary Sullivan Nora Burke

Society Attire Described in Evening Gowns and Fashions

The record lists attendees and outfits including Miss Elizabeth Crowley in pink organdie over pink silk with duchesse trimmings Miss Margaret Leahy in turquoise blue muslin with lace and pearls Mrs James Phelan in black lace over black silk with jet trimmings Miss Mary Phelan in yellow silk organdie and Miss Annie Phillips in black silk netting reflecting a formal social event attire.

Elizabeth Crowley Margaret Leahy James Phelan Mary Phelan Annie Phillips

Hibernians Dance Ball Lights Up Charlestown

Hibernians Division 1 held its 33rd annual ball at Roughan Hall Charlestown with 800 attendees enjoying 27 numbers. Dignitaries including Congressman Fitz Gerald and ex-Senator Rourke attended amid elaborate gowns and lace details.

Eal Order of Hibernians Kosten Roughan Hall Charlestown Dennis A. Scannell Helen G. McGinnis Riverett John A. Ryan William J. Meacher William J. Meagher Mamie Meagher Vlcar Edward J. Doherty Mollie Doherty Hugh McCarron McCarron Limerick Roger Carney Richard Devlin Maggie Doherty Cornelius Cunningham Mary J. Smith Lb. B. McLaughlin Charles O’ Donnell John F. Fitzgerald Daniel D. Rourke Edward W. Dixon Arthur Harrington Dennis Falvey James D. Doherty P. H. Connelly Joseph W. Bergin

Unclear List of Local Women Names in 19th Century Note

A partial roster of women including Miss Lizzie Grady Miss Wizzle Leary Miss Katie Leary Miss Maud Madden Mrs James Keefe Miss Kitty McCon loague Miss May Grady Miss Helen Flynn Miss Catherine Quigley and others remains incomplete with trailing punctuation.

Lizzie Grady Wizzle Leary Katie Leary Maud Madden James Keefe Kitty McConloague May Grady Helen Flynn Catherine Quigley

Local Names Listed in Society Shindig Cast

Louis Crafts and a long list of ladies including Mrs George Jones Mrs Mary Scannell Miss Mary Scannell Miss Mmma O Neil Miss Charlotte Powers Miss Mildred Highland Miss Kate Ryan Miss Josie Ryan Miss Mamie Keppel Miss Mamie Horregan Miss Annie Murray Miss Aggie Herbert Miss Nellia Connor Mrs Lizzie O'Hara Miss Sadia Doherty appear in a society gathering roster.

Louis Crafts George Jones Mary Scannell Mmma O’ Neil Charlotte Powers Mildred Highland Kate Ryan Josie Ryan Mamie Keppel Mamie Horregan Annie Murray Aggie Herbert Nellia Connor Lizzie O'Hara Sadia Doherty

Boston Boot and Shoe Club Dinner Meeting Attended

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club met at Hotel Brunswick yesterday afternoon with over 125 members present. Guests included Penjamin B. Whittemore Robert A. Bolt Osborne Lowes secretary of the Boston Board of Fire Underwriters and J C Hascall who spoke on fire insurance.

Hotel Brunswick Boston Boot and Shoe Club Penjamin B. Whittemore Robert A. Bolt Osborne Lowes Boston Board of Fire Underwriters J. C. Hascall

Engineers Union Elects Officers Last Night

Officers elected by the Engineers' Union include President J. J. McCarthy Vice-president W. F. H. Whalen recording secretary Frank Dolloff financial secretary Elmer E. Humphrey treasurer W. H. Weir conductor Joseph Coron and trustee J. W. Black.

Engineers’ Union J. J. McCarthy W. F. H. Whalen Frank Dolloff Elmer E. Humphrey W. H. Weir Joseph Coron J. W. Black

School book contracts awarded for 110000 in Havana

Contracts totaling 110000 have been awarded for school books. Winners include Ginn Co Houghton Mifflin Co Hammett Company American Book Company and Silver Burdett of Boston.

Havana Ginn & Co Houghton, Mifflin & Co Boston The Hammett Company American Book Company Silver & Burdett

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