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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
8
Joseph B. Elwell, bridge author, named defendant in a separation suit filed by his wife. She alleges he abandoned their $1800 apartment in April 1911 with their infant son to pursue his own life apart from her.
Justice Newburger grants Mrs. Elwell $5000 a year in alimony pendente lite and $1000 for legal expenses after affidavit alleging husband’s substantial wealth from a $500,000 estate and royalties from bridge publications. She lists memberships in the Travellers Club of Paris Apawamis NY Whist Club and Studio Club.
Witty combination of words and pictures by James Montgomery Slagg appears in the upcoming Sunday Post. The feature blends humor with roadwise manners and sly observations on driving behavior.
Scandinavian Ford peace party members leave The Hague by special train through Germany toward Copenhagen with German military permission. American members seeking return to Stockholm await approval and face possible North Sea crossing as a fallback plan.
Henry Ford aides voiced disappointment as many Americans refuse to join the Stockholm peace mission. Mme Schwimmer and Louis Lochner urged departure for sessions aimed at ending the war. Only Dr Charles F Aked among Americans remains willing to go, with others delaying due to ship damage and prior refusals.
Grand Master Frank H. Lloyd of Matteawan led a 2000 strong parade of Independent Order of Odd Fellows across New Jersey to Billy Sunday’s tabernacle service in Trenton New Jersey on January 19. He later found himself seated among the repeaters in the benches.
The mourner's bench signals renewed zeal as Billy Sunday urges Odd Fellows toward the sawdust trail. He defends motives, pledges from about 2000 attendees, and first converts Linford Denny deputy marshal and others to embrace a Christian life.
A large exhibit by Fruit Growers opens today with a goal to raise 5000 dollars toward a hospital project in Gravelines France. Madame B plans a 200 bed facility and solicits contributions for the Petit Fort Philippe Hospital. Elizabeth Norton of Mt Vernon Street Boston requests funds and promises prompt forwarding to Madame B.
Fruit growers from all parts of New England converge in Massachusetts for the opening session of the Fruit Growers' Association. The afternoon features what is billed as the largest exhibition of its kind and addresses by industry authorities.
Harvard Alumni Bulletin reports a 40000 donation from William Stanislaus Murphy Class of 1838 for a Murphy Scholarship. The fund will be awarded to a student named Murphy as per the will which directs advertisement in Boston and New York papers to find the beneficiary. Six Murphys are currently enrolled at Harvard.
Walter N Marks, confident his Melrose bride still believes him, faced extradition from Malden to Camden New Jersey on a desertion charge. He married Ethel Langill on December 4 claiming it was his first marriage. The bride, sequestered at her parents home, defends him. the couple planned a Lynn home while he worked at General Electric.
The funeral for William Morris Hunt Slater, 17, son of Mrs. H. N. Slater, who died of pneumonia at St Paul Preparatory School in Concord New Hampshire, will be held from 448 Beacon Street at 11 this morning. Services follow at the Church of the Reconciliation in Webster and burial in the Slater plot.
Cornelius Oakley district deputy grand exalted ruler northeast and his party made an official visit to the Malden Lodge of Elks No. 965 last evening. A large attendance gathered for the event and a supper was served in the clubhouse.
A letter to the editor recalls Belgian refugees in Folkestone raising funds through Belgian days to aid Red Cross relief. Belgians donate to equip hospitals for second line troops as the army sends 60,000 francs from its ranks. The plan gains government backing and quickly receives a $5000 contribution from the American Red Cross and other friends.
The Intercolonial Club of Boston hosts its charity hall tonight at SJ Intercolonial Hall Dudley Street Roxbury. Invitations go to the Governor the Mayor and state and city officials with presidents of Boston national societies expected. About 2000 attendees anticipated. Officers: Alexander McGregor president Richard H Johnston vice president Charles J Martell treasurer J Frank O'Hare secretary. Several prominent Boston women will serve as matrons.
At a special meeting of Hancock Congregational Church in Lexington members voted to extend a call to the Rev. C. W. Collier of Bangor Me to become pastor. Collier heads a large Congregational church in Bangor. The Lexington church has been pastorless since the resignation of Rev. George Edward Martin D D over a year and a half ago.
Representative George P. Drury explained to the State Board of Trade executive council how the proposed new tax laws before the Legislature aim to curb wealth tax dodging in towns like Orleans and Dover. The briefing occurred at the Vendome yesterday afternoon.
The legislator proposes compulsory tax returns and a 6 percent tax on income and tangible property under the State tax commissioner. He argues a lower rate would reduce evasion and supports a uniform 11 and a half percent levy on professional incomes over 2000, balancing ability to pay with fairness.
Lady Bountiful and Bob savor the sliding as Gene Carr brings a humorous cartoon page to the next Sunday Post. The feature promises light entertainment and upbeat jokes.
At their annual meeting, several hundred members passed a unanimous resolution urging enactment of a permanent scientific non-partisan tariff commission. Harry S. Thayer was elected president with William L. Ratcliffe, Arthur C. Lawrence and Fred B. Rice as vice presidents, and Thomas F. Anderson re elected secretary and treasurer.
In a general order Sergeant Alpheus W. Parker of Joy street station is promoted to lieutenant and assigned to Mattapan station, filling the vacancy created by the death of Lieutenant Rufus G. Fessenden. Patrolman William Lewis of La Grange street station is promoted to sergeant and assigned to Joy street station.
Frederic Iver Johnson of Fitchburg withdrew his contest against his mother's will in Probate Court. The will of Mary E. Johnson widow of Iver Johnson of Fitchburg was allowed, granting him only 1000 of a 4,000,000 estate.
Malden ranks among the cleanest cities in New England per an annual Board of Health report. The city credits the Malden Civic League and sanitary departments for the thorough work leading to this condition.
Cardinal O Connell announces four parish reshuffles set to take effect next Monday. George A Lyons moves from Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain to Gate of Heaven South Boston replacing the late Robert J Johnson. Peter C Quinn moves from Our Lady of Grace Chelsea to Lourdes Jamaica Plain. Thomas A Walsh moves to Our Lady of Grace Chelsea. Michael C Gilbride moves from St Augustine South Boston to St Marys Collinsville.
Detroit beauty expert Miss Alice Whitney shares a low cost home mix to darken gray hair, promote growth, and add gloss. Mix water bay rum Barbo Compound glycerine. apply twice weekly until desired shade. claimed to shed gray appearance by twenty years and ease itching dandruff and hair loss.
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