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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1906

Page

4

Messages From The Spirit World At Jordan Hall Event

A Detroit area spiritualist meeting recalls two claimed posthumous messages from Dr. Hodgson via mediumship. Rev Fred A Wiggin questions a Detroit medium while asserting two brief messages from Hodgson have been delivered publicly. The exchange centers on verifying genuine spirit communication and Hodgson’s afterlife influence.

Fred A. Wiggin First Spiritual Temple Detroit Mich Professor Hodgson Hodgson America Dr. Hodgson Mr. Wiggin

Toboggan to Ruin Sermon At Tremont Temple

The Rev P S Henson preached from Isaiah 1 3 Worse Than Brutes at Tremont Temple, warning the age rushes toward ruin on a toboggan slide with no time for heaven. A 60 voice chorus led by Professor C E Boyd provided the music.

P. S. Henson D. D Tremont Temple C. E. Boyd

Bad Nickels Flood City As Police Warn

Police issue general alarm over counterfeit nickels circulating in Boston with old style five cent stamp. Street railways and shopkeepers report thousands found in treasurers offices and cash drawers, mainly in Back Bay. Authorities suspect North End origin and conduct a district search to arrest counterfeiters and seize their outfit.

Boston Back North End

Lynn man charged in $110 jewelry theft

Alphonso J. Merchant of Lynn, 20, was arrested in the North End by Inspectors Rooney and McCausland after allegedly stealing jewelry from John Sawtelle of Brockton. Police say two watches valued at 80, two charms 20, and a chain 10 were taken, with two watches found on him. he is also wanted in Marlboro on a theft complaint.

John Sawtelle Brockton Alphonso J. Merchant Lynn North End Rooney and McCausland Merchant Marlboro Baker

N. E. Evangelistic Association 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Evangelistic Association of New England marks its twentieth anniversary with a Lorimer Hall banquet for about 175 guests next Wednesday. Reports will cover the five departments, and Secretary Robert E. Speer of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions will deliver the annual address, introduced by Samuel B. Capen. Secretary Sayford concluded a series of evangelistic meetings in Whitman with strong success.

Evangelistic Association of New England Lorimer Hall Robert E. Speer Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Speer Samuel B. Capen Sayford Whitman

Ormond Beach Set to Host Speed Record Bid

Florida’s Ormond-Daytona beach hosts fast car racing as drivers aim for 120 miles an hour. The flat, tide-influenced course promises high speeds with multiple cars abreast. Races begin Tuesday and run about ten days. Herbert Bowden set last year’s mile in 32 4-5 seconds, with potential to break 30 seconds.

Florida Ormond Daytona Beach Ormond Beach Herbert L. Bowden Waltham Mercedes

Catholics Elect and Install New Officers in Boston Federation

The Suffolk County Federation of Catholic Societies held its annual meeting in Knights of St. Rose Hall Worcester street. Delegates representing over 15 000 members approved reports and elected officers including Henry Wessling Matthew Cummings Tancred Monast James Scanlon and P C Ulrich with a seven member board and trustees. An installation by Deputy High Chief Ranger John Till followed with the chief ranger Larkin re elected to a third term. The event concluded with an entertainment and collation.

Suffolk County Federation of Catholic Societies Knights of St. Rose Hall Worcester Street Byrne Bridges Francis X. Dolan Federation Henry Wessling Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Association Matthew Cummings Ancient Order of Hibernians Tancred Monast James W. Scanlon P. C. Ulrich Stephen P. Galvin Thomas IF. Lally Board of Government Michael Roberts Thomas Kitchell Patrick Sweeney John Till William H. Powers Robert Emmet John J. Belton Thomas Francis Meagher Mr. Larkin

Hibernian Total Abstinence Society Elects Board in Rathbone Hall

One of the largest meetings of the Hibernian Total Abstinence Society was held in Rathbone Hall. Maurice Dineen was elected president with McGarry Sweeney Monaghan Mullen and Murphy filling key posts. Delegates to the national convention will be chosen at the March meeting ahead of a January 30 ball at Paul Revere Hall to fund the celebration.

Hibernian Total Abstinence Society Rathbone Hall Washington Streets Maurice Dineen Thomas F. McGarry Helen M. Sweeney Patrick Monaghan Lawrence E. Murphy Mary A. Mullen Augustine J. Daly Cambridge America Father Herlihy Church of St. Francis de Sales Denis McCarthy Ireland

St Patrick's Society Elects Officers at Warren Street Meeting

At the St Patrick's branch meeting held yesterday at 67 Warren Street the following officers were elected for the coming year: Chief Ranger Patrick J. Larkin Sub-chief Ranger John J. Reynolds Treasurer Patrick Gallagher Secretary James McGuyer Assistant Secretary James Sweeney Senior Woodward Henry Griffin Junior Woodward Thomas Conner Senior Beadle William Hession Junior Beadle Joseph Huarkins.

St. Patrick's Branch Society Warren Street Followin Chie Ranger Patrick J. Larkin John J. Reynolds Patrick Gallagher James McGuyer James Sweeney Woodward Henry Griffin

Catholics Unite For Union Hall Charity Ball In Boston

A meeting of presidents from all Catholic total abstinence societies in the Boston archdiocese convened at Union Park street to finalize plans for a union hall event on January 30 at Paul Revere Hall. Father Francis J. Butler presided, Otho T. O Leary served as secretary, and Mayor John F. Fitzgerald accepted an invitation to be the evening’s guest.

Archdiocese of Boston Association Union Park Street Paul Revere Hall Catholic Union Francis J. Butler Otho T. O’leary John F. Fitzgerald

Installation of Division 58 AOH Officers in National Hall

Division 58 AOH in National Hall installed new officers led by President William F. Donlan and County President John Dillon conducted the ceremony. Dillon urged expanding literary pursuits and scheduling gatherings to study American literature highlighting Irish contributions. attendees enjoyed collation and entertainment afterward.

National Hall William F. Donlan John F. Lynch T. C. Gillan D. J. Maher B. J. Fitzpatrick William §. Colbert Robert Barrett John Dillon Dillon America

A. O. H. Division 19 Installs Officers in Williams Hall

In Williams Hall at Albany and Northhampton streets the officers of Division 19 A. O. H. were installed yesterday afternoon by C. P. Dillon and staff. Incoming officers include President John F. Madden and Vice President Thomas F. Flynn with other posts held by Gallagher Graham Sammon Pickett Murphy Lennon Farley. The group notes higher membership and stronger finances for the past year.

Williams Hall Albany Northampton Streets Division 19 C. P. Dillon John F. Madden Thomas F. Flynn Philip J. Gallagher Peter P. Graham William J. Sammon Patrick P. Pickett R. Murphy J. J. Lennon R. J. Farley

Knights of Tara Hold Meeting in Appleton Hall

About 300 attendees watched an entertainment by Knights of Tara members in Appleton Hall. The group reported membership and finances doubled in a year as new officers were elected and installed. Grand knight B O Heaney and others filled posts including P Leonard vice grand knight and Sister Glynn treasurer.

Knights of Tara Appleton Hall B. O. Heaney P. Leonard Glynn James F. Farrell Finley Boland Smith Biggie Moore A. Heaney C. Corey Francis Markey Mary Heaney Sister Willey Mr. Heaney

Bartholomew O'Hea 84, long-time Wakefield resident dies

Bartholomew O'Hea aged 84 dies in Wakefield after a 46 year career as a local resident. He spent decades in the community, remembered by neighbors and friends. His passing marks the end of a long local life.

Wakefield Bartholomew O'Hea

Labor Union Motion Targets City Official and Eight Hour Day

At a Central Labor Union meeting a committee was sent to petition Mayor Fitzgerald to remove R C Sturgis from the School House Commission. Delegates supported eight hour day aims and union shops, urged trade with union-labeled printers, and urged unions to similar action. They endorsed Senate Bill 38 on pure food and backed municipal ownership of gas and electric lighting.

Central Labor Union Dennis D. Driscoll Patrick Maloney Martin T. Joyce Fitzgerald R. C. Sturgis Organized Labor People's Legal Security Company

Cambridge Church in Joy Burns Mortgage

Emanuel Baptist Church in Cambridge under Rev. A H Gordon burned their $2100 mortgage note after paying off the debt from the church’s erection. The special prayer service yesterday celebrated the church freeing itself from debt.

Cambridge Church IN The Emanuel Baptist Church Cambridge A. H. Gordon

Burne Jones painting Hope on view at Curtis & Cameron

By permission of Mrs Whitin the famous Burne Jones painting Hope is on display in the Curtis Cameron galleries through Saturday. Admission is free and the work is shown from 9 to 5 at the Copley Print Studio 612 Pierce Building opposite the Public Library drawing crowds of the public, artists, and students.

Burne-Jones

Burns Observance Held at B Y M C Union

A special service commemorating Robert Burns birthday was held at the B Y M C Union. The program featured Burns poetry and the Rev. Daniel M. Wilson stated that Burns was deeply religious in his inner convictions.

Robert Burns B. Y. M. C. Union Burns Daniel M. Wilson

Lydia E. Pinkham Woman and her Vegetable Compound

A history of Lydia E. Pinkham born Lydia Estes in 1819 in Lynn Massachusetts. She with her family developed a root and herb based remedy for female illnesses that grew from kitchen experiments to a nationwide program with marketing and continued female advisory work after her death.

Estes Lynn Mass Isaac Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Pinkhams Lydia KE Pinkham Sons Boston New York Brooklyn Lydia FE. Pinkham

New England Hotel and Restaurant Union Convenes in Boston

The fifth annual convention of the New England Branch of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders’ International League of America opened at Faneuil Hall with 56 delegates from cities including Pawtucket Manchester Boston and Worcester. Officers elected include Martin Mattimee assistant secretary and Henry Crowley sergeant at arms. The gathering discussed amendments to state liquor laws and former president Robert Callahan spoke on the topic. The meeting adjourned to reconvene at 9:30 this morning with officer elections expected this afternoon. President Ahern may not seek re election. Daniel Foley of Worcester is a likely next president.

New England Hotel and Restaurant Employees’ International Alliance The Bartenders’ International League of America Faneuil Hall Michael E. Ahern Manchester N. H John D. O’brien Boston Bartenders’ Union 77 Pawtucket Ware Springfield Concord Lynn Providence Hartford Worcester Northampton Westfield Keene Gloucester Martin J. Mattimee Boston Union 77 Henry J. Crowley Messrs. Elbing and Hessions Massachusetts Liquor Dealers’ Association International Robert A. Callahan Ahern Daniel J. Foley

Brookline Seeks New Selectman Four Candidates Named

Captain William F. Humphrey will not seek re election after 12 years on Brookline’s Board of Selectmen. A worldwide trip follows his term. Four candidates compete for the vacancy: Frank B. G. Connor W. W. Esterbrook John A. Curtin and former Fire Commissioner Burton V. Neal are listed.

William F. Humphrey Board of Selectmen of Brookline Humphrey Frank BG. Connor W. W. Esterbrook John A. Curtin Burton V. Neal

Dentists Endorse X Zalia For Gums And Mouth Sores

Dentists recommend rinsing with the antiseptic liquid X Zalia after tooth extraction or for sore and diseased gums. The mouthwash is said to quickly heal the gums and cure cankers and other mouth sores.

Maine Man Killed by Falling Tree

Phillips Maine January 21 Patrick Stewart 32 was instantly killed yesterday when a tree fell on him at Rapid River local reports said His death is listed as accidental in the field report from Phillips authorities and the Rapid River rescue team responded to the scene.

Maine Phillips Rapid River Patrick Stewart

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Ross Newton Pastor Wiggin Rev F. A. Wiggin Jordan Hall Kate Field Richard Hodgson Rev. P. S. Henson Lynn Man N. E. Evangelistic Assoc Radway Way All da Ggists Radaway Radway Square A. Hemery Darracq H. L. Bowden Evans A. McDonald Napier R. Thomas P Sartori Fiat H. Fletcher Dedietrich Ormond No. Cy Linder Sartori A. G. Vanderbilt Hemery A. Darracq & Co Lancia Fiat Co Fletcher G. W. Young Eivees Christie Walter Christie Henry Ford Ford Motor Co Ford A. L. Guiness Guiness Downey J. R. Harding Coey C. A. Coey Thoma Clifford Earp S. F. Edge Napier Ee Darracq & Co Darracqee W. M. Hilliard Am. Napier Co H. N. Harding Eng Daimier Co Daimier Stanley, Stanley Co Stanley Edmund A. Darracq Magee NtNl Oy Gey Guy Vicinity Suffolk County Federation St. Joseph’s Church O'Hea Father Colbert O’hea Hibernian ST. Patrick’s Society TOTAL Division 58 Knights OF TARA Bartholomew O’hea Who Lydia E. Akram Chickering Prince St
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