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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1897

Page

5

Munyons 652 Free Prescriptions in Two Days at Institution

Munyons Institution reports 652 free prescriptions written in two days with no charge. Four doctors diagnosed and advised as crowds filled Tremont Temple and offices from 8 AM to 9 PM, prompting calls for Philadelphia supplies to meet demand. Free treatments, electric baths, and medicated air are offered to cure catarrh and other ailments.

Prof. Munyon Philadelphia Munyon Anyon

Munyon Remedies Promoted At Local Drugstore

Advertiser touts Munyon’s medical institution with ten doctors on duty from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers a wide range of cures for catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia kidney troubles and more all priced at 25 cents. It promises free examinations and lists numerous specific cures and their claimed effects.

Munyon Price Rice Price c Manyon Price C. Manyon

The Fatal City at the Columbia Theater in Boston

The Fatal City a modern melodrama by James R Garey played at the Columbia Theatre Boston last evening to a large enthusiastic audience. The plot centers on anarchist conspirators seeking a trust king to rule a cooperative town a journalist exposes the scheme and a woman Madelaine kills her partner to prevent evidence the finale sees Madelaine die. The production is praised for realism strong climaxes and solid acting by Boniface Blandt Johnson Fitzrallan Harper and Daly with next week Trilby booked.

James R. Garey Boston Columbia Theatre Madelaine Paul George C. Boniface Eureka J. le Blandt G. A. D. Johnson Adelia Fitzrallan Miss Harper John Daly A. M. Palmer Trilby

Rosemary at Hollis Ends Boston Run with Drew Adams Farewell

John Drew closes his third week at the Hollis with Rosemary. The last Boston performances mark the final pairing of Drew and Maud Adams as Adams retires after the season. Critics praise Drew’s age transformation and the production’s refined acting.

Hollis Street Rosemary John Drew Hollis Boston Drew Mr. Drew Maud Adams Miss Adams

Barron Stars in A Celebrated Case at Bowdoin Square

At Bowdoin Square Theatre last evening Charles Barron revived Jean Renaud in A Celebrated Case. The French melodrama by D Ennery and Cormon drew a full house with Barron delivering a top performance especially in scenes with his wife and child. Supporting players H G Carleton Grace Atwell Kate Ryan William Paul and others were praised for solid work and the ensemble received commendations for its handling of the production.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Charles Barron Jean Renaud MM. D’ennery Cormon Barron H. G. Carleton Count de Morinay Grace Atwell Adrienne Kate Ryan William Paul O’rourke Helen Frost Virginia Grier George K. Robinson Joseph W. Walsh Charles E. Inslee

Francis Wilson in Half a King at Tremont Theatre

Francis Wilson opened the last week of his Tremont engagement with a large audience. Half a King showcases his amusing abilities better than any prior appearance, and the company includes strong singers with excellent costumes and settings elevating the production.

Francis Wilson Tremont Theatre Wilson

Gon doliers at the theatre receive strong response

Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers drew a favorable crowd with Miss Lane and Richie Ling lead performers delivering polished singing and acting. Millard Murray joined the principals while Ladd Norwood Hanshue Clarke and Kohnle filled supporting roles. Chorus and orchestra impressed with high quality costumes and scenery.

Gilbert and Sullivan Miss Lane Richie Ling Ling Miss Millard Murray Miss Ladd Miss Norwood Hanshue Clarke Kohnle

Wart treatment advertisement by John H. Woodbury

An advertisement urges consulting John H. Woodbury of 11 Winter Street Boston for wart and skin disease cures. It promotes a Beauty Book and samples of Facial Soap or Facial Cream with a 10 cent request for postage and handling.

John H. Woodbury Winter St Boston

St Vitus Dance Cured by Dr. Greene Remedy

Mrs Henry Fry of 4 Flint Place South Boston reports her daughter recovered from St Vitus dance after using Dr Greene Nervara blood and nerve remedy. The Boston physician offered free consultation this week. The article also reviews a crowded variety show at Keiths featuring John J Burke Conroy and McDonald Seymours and acts by Mme Carlini and Japanese jugglers.

Henry Fry Flint Place South Boeton Mass Dr. Greene Nervara Temyee Place Boston

Brian Boru at the Boston Theatre Delights Audience

Stange and Edwards's Brian Boru continues its Boston Theatre engagement with a full house. The stylish production features a strong cast led by Amanda Fabris and Max Eugene, with lively numbers including The Minstrel Boy and The Harp That Once Thro Tara's Halls accompanying a refined comic opera performance.

Brian Boru Boston Stange & Edwards Pit Dome Whitney Rob Roy Elfrida Brian Brina Tara O’connor Amanda Fabris Max Eugene Amelia Summerville Richard Carroll John C. Slavin Tom Ricketts Grace Golden

Smyth & Rice Stage Theosophy Comedy My Friend from India

The Smyth and Rice comedy company opened last night at the Park Theatre with My Friend from India a theosophy driven farce. A barber dons the yellow robe of a social order and a pork packing parent seeks society using fashion fads to boom the venture. Laughter rules as clever love plots intertwine and the family in the Order of the Yellow Robe ends with a happy finale for the young lovers. The company is strong and the show has enjoyed substantial success.

Smyth & Rice Comedy Company India Park Theatre New York Order of the Yellow Robe

Lehmann Triumph Highlights Boston Opera Opening Week

At the Boston Theatre box office yesterday morning several hundred seats were sold for Walter Damrosch directed grand opera. Subscriptions and patron response pleased management and single seats remain available all week through Monday January 25. Frau Lilli Lehmann’s Saturday Washington appearance drew a brilliant audience including the President and Cabinet and the diplomatic corps.

Boston Grand Opera Walter Damrosch Frau Lilli Lehmann Washington

Francis Wilson Entertains at TreMont Theatre in Half a King

Francis Wilson enters the closing week of his highly successful engagement in Half a King at the Tre mont Theatre. The show blends Wilsonian comedy with pathos and strong songs, supported by Lulu Glaser Clinton Elder J C Miron John Brand Christie McDonald and a polished chorus. A Saturday night special train departure to Chicago caps a promising finale.

Francis Wilson Tremont Theatre Mr. Wilson Boston Lulu Glaser Clinton Elder J. C. Miron John Brand Christie McDonald Chicago

Jack and the Beanstalk Encore Draws Standing Ovation

The Museum stage show sold out last night as hundreds were turned away causing lobby congestion. The performance earned hearty encores for principal players, the ballets, and choruses, with a new specialty Boston Girls in the final act. Suburban attendance has grown, and seat sales for remaining performances continued.

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Jovial Howard Athenum Hosts Flying Jordans and Stars

Large afternoon and evening audiences packed the Howard Athenum for a top tier show. The flying Jordans wowed with midair stunts while O'Brien Havel Mamie Whiting Shepard and the Powers brothers plus the Ammons Clerise Trio and Skaterial Trio offered strong acts. The New Grand featured Our Alderman with Estelle Keane and W T Hudson, plus a ten-act vaudeville bill highlighting Mulvey Inman Clayton and other favorites. Continuous shows ran 1 to 11 pm with 10, 20, 26 cent prices and 50 cent boxes.

Howard Atheneum The Howard Flying Jordans O’brien Havel Miss Havel Mamie Whiting Shepard Elsie Chelsea Powers Brothers Ammons Clerise Mons, Barre Herr de- Well Lothrop Palginal New Grand Daly Leport Estelle Keane Colonel Gordon W. T. Hudson Charles Barringer O’day Laura Addison Clift Amelia Laport Inlaw New Grand Mulvey Inman Shattuck Comedy Una Clayton Will White Ada Lucette Black Marie Howard Isien Olia Jordan Family O’brien and Amelia Glover Powers Bros Jerome and Bell Ammons-Clerise Trio 2Ic

Woman’s health and motherhood urged as duty

A 19th century exhortation promotes women’s health for family welfare. It touts Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and J Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser as essential aids. The ad invites readers to mail stamps to World's Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo NY, for the book in various bindings.

Doctor Pierce J. Pierce Common Sense World's Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo N. Y

Grand Opera House Presents Star Orchestra

A large ensemble conducted by Mr. Charles Leve delighted Grand Opera House patrons last night with polished music before during after the drama and for vaudeville. The revival of Across the Potomac featured Mile. Yvette Violette and the three Marvelles in a bright program.

Grand Opera House Charles Leve Love Potomac Mile. Yvette Violette Three Marvelles

Colonel Stones educated baby elephants tour begins next week

Elephants led by Mlle Antoinette Dupree perform in the museum and hall engagements this week with audiences of children and adults. Whirling Rosa dances gracefully as Annie Cottrell swims in a crystal tank and John Cottrell assists. A list of other performers follows including Ito, Kimura, the Lawrence troupe, Lord and Rowe, and Bonnie Katie Langtry.

Colonel Stone Mlle Antoinette Dupree Rosa Annie Cottrell John Cottrell Countess Olo Kellar Kimura Ottura Lawrence Lord and Rowe Macks Marvellous Howard Two Kidds Metropolitan Eaton and Weathers Lew Palmer Three Bonettas Dollie Howe Dale Musical Wells Bonnie Katie Langtry Our Katie van and Vinton Kings of the Gymnasia Herbert Sisters Billy Burke Boston

Sam T. Jack's Creoles Bring Novel Colored Entertainment

Visitors to the Palace Theatre this week will witness a new and unique show by Sam T. Jack's Creoles. The act promises novelty and cultural distinction with genuine colored artists presenting a distinctive form of entertainment not previously seen in the city.

Palace Theatre Sam T. Jack Dusky Sons and Daughters South

You can't make a new arm with Salvation Of

A cryptic note states you cannot forge a new limb with Salvation Of, but it hints at mending bruises or wounds with a different approach. The fragment suggests a metaphorical remedy rather than a literal surgical remedy, leaving interpretation open.

Colored performers present H. M. S. Pinafore at Palace Theatre Boston

Patrons at the Palace Theatre will see the Creoles in Boston first with an opera by colored performers. The troupe performs H. M. S. Pinafore with full staging and costumes, followed by The Harem oriental scene and a buck and wing finale. Notable acts include George Wilson and Hyppolite with lively choruses and dancing.

Palace Theatre Boston The Palace George Wilson Carl Grundy and Murray Hyppolite South

Delkane Performs Feats With Red Hot Iron At Nickelodeon

This week at the Nickelodeon Mons Delkane bites red hot iron lips smacking to stir appetite while a blacksmith fans flames. The lecture hall features George London Oldes Le Lain Master Cohen Forber and his Pasha plus Miss Ida La Roux. Parlor theatre hosts Flossie Clayton's female minstrels and a lineup of specialty acts.

Nickelodeon Mons Delkane George London Oldes le Lain Master Cohen Mons. Forber Pasha Ida la Roux Flossie Clayton

Dramatic Notes and Entertainment at Local Venues

Large audiences attended lectures on Yellowstone Park by Mr Stoddard and the painting The Fall of Babylon drawing critical discussion. Herbert Beerbohm Tree arrives at Hollis Street Theatre with a varied London company and a busy schedule. The Geisha opera, Italian style performances, and aTre mortem sermon at Tre mont Temple drew crowds. Public skating and roller performances at West Newton Street drew big attendances with notable tricks and a military band.

Yellowstone Park Stoddard Babylon Rochegrosse France Masonic Temple Herbert Beerbohm Tree Hollis Street Henry Arthur Jones New York Hollis Street Theatre Dorothy Morton Violet Lloyd George C. Lorimer D. D Tremont Temple West Newton Street Franks Philadelphia Payneer

Book Thief Sentenced for Library Book Theft in Boston

Judge Brown sentenced Professor Carl Christiansen to three months in the House of Correction after he pled guilty to stealing sixty five books from the Boston Public Library valued at 40.50. Books found in his prisoner's room at 55 P street South Boston and another Hartford Public Library marked batch were recovered.

House of Correction Brown Carl Christiansen Boston Public Library Charles Maynes Station 16 P Street South Boston Hartford Public Library

Myron Taylor Named Real Estate Agent for Boston and Maine

Oakdale January 18 Myron Taylor appointed real estate agent for the Boston and Maine railroad succeeding O S Ross who is deceased Taylor succeeds the longtime official and takes over duties at the railroad office in Oakdale

Oakdale Myron Taylor The Boston & Maine Railroad O. S. Ross

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