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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1907

Page

4

Poole Son in Jail After Killing Father in Taunton

Taunton January 20 Howard M Poole remained jailed without bail for the grand jury on the death of his father George Poole shot January 17 during a family quarrel The funeral was held at the family home with Rev Joel Hastings Metcalf officiating Poole's health concerns and distress at not attending the funeral were noted Harold F Hathaway is engaged to defend him likely on the claim he believed his mother’s life was in danger.

Taunton George Poole Howard M. Poole Joel Hastings Metcalf Unitarian Church Ethel Maud Lemaire Lynn George Albert Arthur Howard Harold F. Hathaway Poole

Simple Home Cure for Pimples Reported

Mrs. E C Phillips of Prospect Street South Braintree Massachusetts describes a facial treatment. She steamed the face with hot water and applied X Zalia healing liquid. In less than three weeks her daughter's face was completely free from eruptions.

E. C. Phillips Prospect Street South Braintree Mass

Thinks reincarnation comes every 1500 years

At Universal Brotherhood Hall in San Francisco Dr. Lydia Ross presented a paper on reincarnation intervals. She stated the average period is 1500 years but not fixed, noting a rapid return would exhaust the soul and hinder spiritual development.

Universal Brotherhood

Excise Board Chief Bans Mattapan Bank for Liquor Dealers

Ezra H. Baker chairman of the Excise Board orders all liquor dealers banned from depositing at Mattapan Trust Company and demands withdrawals from existing accounts. He shows intolerance for favors and signals no exceptions for license holders or real estate related transactions despite legality. The move aims to ensure compliance beyond mere letter of the law.

Ezra H. Baker Excise Board Baker Mattapan Trust Company South Boston

Preacher denounces billboards as harmful to impressions

The Rev. Percy S. Grant of New York, at Harvard's Appleton Chapel, condemned billboards in his talk "Good and Bad Impressions." He urged that flashy ads sully scenery, shape impressionable minds, and contaminate children's ideals, likening railroad travel to skimming an advertising section.

Percy S. Grant New York Appleton Chapel Harvard The Post

Italian in Arlington Fires Revolver on Marathon Street

An Italian man in Arlington fired a 38 caliber revolver at objects on Marathon street causing alarm. Police arrested him and he will face court tomorrow charged with disturbing the peace and carrying a revolver without a permit.

Arlington Marathon Street Whitten Duffy

Big Creosote Plant Fire Destroys Norfolk Site

A spark from a Norfolk & Western locomotive sparked a blaze at the Atlantic Creosoting Company in Norfolk. High winds fanned flames to lumber piles and oil tanks, causing about 60 000 dollars in losses, with tanks exploding and oil consumed. The factory and pier suffered extensive damage while the Cotton Oil and Fibre Company adjacent plant was saved by heroic efforts.

Norfolk, Va Norfolk & Western Railway Atlantic Creosoting Company Elizabeth River Cotton Oil and Fibre Company

Feast of the Holy Name Observed Across Archdiocese

Catholic churches across the archdiocese celebrated the Feast of the Holy Name with 40 hours of devotion ending in a solemn 11 am high mass at St Francis de Sales Roxbury led by Rev Dennis J O Farrell. Holy Name Society members in Roxbury and Cathedral of the Holy Cross received communion in large numbers.

St. Francis de Sales Vernon Street Roxbury Dennis J. O’farrell The Holy Name Society William P. McNamara St. Anthony’s Church Allston St. Vincent's South Boston William Finnegan

Fire Patrol Fails to Save Clubhouse After Fatal Boathouse Blaze

The scene at the burned boathouse club shows the building in ruins as investigators recover Nicholas Sandstone’s remains and janitor Meitzner, found unconscious near the parkway after aiding the alarm. A Medford ambulance arrived as officers traced the fire’s path through twisted girders and ash. The club’s trophies and gear were lost, leaving members to plan a rebuilding.

Officer Powers Metropolitan Police Meitzner Parkway Powers Medford Arlington Irwin Nicholas Sandstone Sandstone Hartwell Swan Medford Boat Club Mystic Lakes Woburn Arthur Meitzner

Clergy and societies hold joint installation in Rathbone Hall

A joint installation by the Rev Francis J Butler president with Otto T O Leary secretary and officers of the Catholic Total Abstinence Society of Boston was held yesterday afternoon at Rathbone Hall 695 Washington street for the officers of Hibernian Total Abstinence Society and St James Total Abstinence Society A concert and collation closed the evening.

Francis J. Butler Otto T. O’leary Catholic Total Abstinence Society of the Archdiocese of Boston Rathbone Hall Washington Street Hibernian Total Abstinence Society St. James Total Abstinence Society

St Rose Court Installs Officers Before 850 Members

Deputy High Chief Ranger Roderick D. McNeil assisted by the St. Thomas de gree Brockton staff installed the officers of St. Rose Court before more than 850 members and friends. High Chief Ranger Dennis E. Murphy and High Medical Examiner Francis J. Hanley of Whitman addressed the gathering. A vocal and instrumental concert followed by a collation.

Roderick D. McNeil St. Thomas Brockton St. Rose Court Dennis E. Murphy Francis J. Hanley Whitman

Williams Court and Officers Installed at Ceremony

Deputy High Chief Ranger T. W. Kiven ear installed Williams Court M. Co. O. F. and its officers assisted by Alma Mater degree staff. High Vice Chief Ranger Charles E. Bon ney and Past High Chief Ranger Daniel A. Cronan addressed over 400 attendees, followed by a concert and collation.

Carnation Club Ball in East Boston Tonight

Carnation Club of East Boston hosts its second annual ball at Music Hall. Floor marshal Ern est Gamble and office heads lead the event with committee chairs including M Charlotte Coffey, Philip Anderson, Helen Fennelly, Frank Dukelow, Elizabeth Reagan, and Joseph L. Martin. Mayor John F. Fitzgerald has been invited and is expected to attend.

Carnation Club East Boston Music Hall Ernest Gamble M. Charlotte Coffey Philip Anderson Helen Fennelly Frank Dukelow Elizabeth Reagan Joseph L. Martin John F. Fitzgerald

Marquette Court to Install Officers Tonight

Deputy High Chief Ranger Miss Margaret Burns of Roxbury will publicly install the officers of Marquette Court of South Framingham tonight at Foresters Hall. Representatives of the high court staff and city officials are expected to attend.

Margaret Burns Roxbury Knights of St. Rose Marquette Court of South Framingham Foresters’ Hall High Court

Highland Court Installs at Kossuth Hall in Roxbury

Highland Court 42 M Cc O F held a public installation at Kossuth Hall 1095 Tremont Street Roxbury with over 600 attendees. Deputy High Chief Ranger Maurice J Augland East Boston Leo staff assisted by John F Elder conducted the ceremonies. Addresses followed by High Chief Ranger Dennis F E Murphy Brockton and Past High Chief Ranger Daniel A Cronan. A concert accompanied the event.

Highland Court Kossuth Hall Tremont Street Roxbury Maurice J. Augland St. Augustine Court Leo East Boston John F. Elder Dennis FE. Murphy Brockton Daniel A. Cronan

Boston College Head Rev Thomas I Gasson Visits YMCA

The Rev Thomas I Gasson S J new head of Boston College made his first official visit to YMCA headquarters yesterday. He was greeted with applause and told members that there was no need to depart from the established methods.

Thomas I. Gasson S. J The Young Men’s Catholic Association Boston College

Departure marked for Rev Father Gannon Jesuit

Addresses were delivered by James F. Hayes ex-president of the association Thomas B. Fitzpatrick and John Riley. Resolutions were read by Hon. Thomas A. Mullen on the departure of Rev Father Gannon S J.

Father Gannon S. J James F. Hayes Association Thomas B. Fitzpatrick John Riley Thomas A. Mullen

Commemoration of Brighton Church Debt Absorption

Services at Brighton Evangelical Congregational Church marked the diocesan debt payoff with a sermon on the church’s progress. The last mortgage of over 23000 dollars was burned, and a woolen panel from the original pulpit was unveiled as a memorial gift by Deacon Granville E Fuller’s grandson.

Brighton Granville E., Fuller

Health and Spirits: Indigestion Cure Story from Athol

Mrs. E. M. Spears of Athol Massachusetts details a year of debility, swelling limbs, and faint spells, then credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with her recovery after trial. The pills, marketed by Dr Williams Medicine Co, Schenectady NY, cost 50 cents per box or 2.50 for six.

E. M. Spears Mt. Pleasant Street Athol Mass

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