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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
7
In John Drews play My Wife the guardian pretends to marry a young girl causing a mock union to become real as the man falls in love. Billie Burke stars as the girl with a long family tie to Drews circle, lending sentimentality and reminiscences to the production.
Mrs Mary Magdalene Kerekas known as the third widow of the late millionaire Joseph F Greenough says she will appeal after a Probate Court ruling denies her share. She asserts she is the lawful widow and will take the case to the Supreme Court. Her son Joseph F Greenough Jr whose legitimacy was questioned is claimed as part of her double interest. The claim notes marriage in Philadelphia by Rev J B Faulkner and the son's Nov 18 1886 birth with schooling in California.
George F. Chamberlain of the American Steel and Wire Company plans to wed Miss Lora Isther Resdin of Whitefield New Hampshire on Friday because her cooking pleased him. He is a widower with two children and recently sought a new housekeeper who left suddenly.
At Lowe's Pond Oxford on January 21 Mrs. Thomas J. Penhallagon saved her fox terrier from a break in the ice. She plunged into icy water after the dog and pulled him to safety. Her hands and knees were badly cut by the ice.
In Taunton Weir Village a baby boy weighed 2 pounds 3 ounces at birth and measured under a foot long. Dr. A F Milot attends. the infant is said to be healthy in every way. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Perry of 33 Fourth street, with an older brother Anthony 10 months. Neighbors crowded to see the newborn, prompting a nurse to guard the doorway.
Rogers & Co of 3 8 Washington street, a leading Boston men’s clothing house, closed its doors and assigned to creditor Joseph S. Klotz. A creditors meeting will decide actions, with plans to sell over 50000 dollars of stock at steep reductions to the public.
New York January 21 Charles F. Dieterich father of Alfred Be Dieterich the Standard Oil heir says his wife’s elopement with Harry S. Brenchley will anchor a divorce suit likely in Poughkeepsie Dutchess County He claims Millbrook as his legal residence Mrs Dieterich and Brenchley are in Paris and plan marriage after a divorce is granted She is an $8 million heiress and may not seek a settlement nor contest custody of their 6 year old daughter now at her grandfather’s Madison Avenue home
Three Cambridge school teachers Grace L Deering Annie Gardner and Grace Adams won $100 verdicts each against H E Lawin Company and Breen's Express for negligence in baggage delivery. They endured a costly Atlantic crossing with minimal clothing after the firms mishandled their baggage. Attorney George Stanley Harvey defended the express firms but the jury favored the plaintiffs.
The New Werner edition of Britannica offers 81 volume home study courses via American Newspaper Association Boston agency. 73 outlined courses use 25 000 pages in double columns. Sample pages and price plans available by writing for details and oak case option.
The Supreme Court ruled the Toledo ice dealers R. C. Lemon R. O. Board and J. A. Miller should be jailed instead of sent to the workhouse. They received a one year term and a $5000 fine. the case is remanded for resentencing by Judge Kincade.
A Boston civil service gathering in Ford Hall saw over 300 men report for written examinations under Chief Examiner Henry Sherwin and W H Hawley. The group, reflecting diverse races, prepared for a two week period of physical testing by Dr Downing at the Boston Young Men’s Christian Association before 87 reserve officers are appointed to meet new duty rules.
A 23-year-old suitor asks whether to prioritize the fiancée or his brother in visits. The adviser counsels placing the fiancée first, noting the engaged partner deserves priority and cautioning against neglect, while suggesting a gentle, grateful talk with the brother to judge who would be served first in need.
A reader seeking counsel about marrying a 21 year old while earning $10 a week. The columnist notes age and income are obstacles but possible after a few years with effort. If the mother disapproves, the couple should wait until financial stability and proven devotion before marrying.
In a crowded Newton to Boston train, a woman in gray recognizes the celebrated actor Mr Ripley. He reveals his identity and learns Frances Emerson author of The Kings Messenger has offered to grant him the dramatic rights. A separate obituary notes Walter C Brooks, a Boston clothing merchant, was laid to rest in Newton Centre.
An old formula promises a complexion restoration from Rose Water Spirits of Cologne and Sartoin skin food. Dissolve Sartoin in hot water, cool, add Rose Water and Cologne, strain, bottle air tight, and apply daily to face arms and neck for a lasting ruddy glow.
Isabell Maurice of Brockton failed to gain custody of her 15 year old daughter Evelyn in Probate Court before Judge Grant. Evelyn remains at the Home for Destitute Catholic Children after habeas corpus proceedings. The mother and daughter exchanged fond glances as they left the courtroom.
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