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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
7
A sale list on the second floor offers suits in serges cheviots and mixes from 15.00 to 25.00 with various styles including Eton Pony and 4 length designs. Coats range from 7.00 up to 150.00 for imported model coats with Evening Coats and velvet options. Third floor space indicated.
Bath robes in woolen blankets and Terry cloth ranged 4.00 to 5.00 dollars while tuxedo coats in broken sizes sold at 20.00 and full dress suits at 40.00. A reserve to maintain value is noted as lines sell out.
A catalog of street floor apparel items with varied prices. Items include gloves in multiple materials, shirts, negligee shirts, pajamas, night shirts, tinlaundered white shirts, and boys gloves with price points from 25 to 3.50 dollars across styles and sizes.
List of assorted footwear and fabric items with prices includes New Men's Calf Lace Boots and Men's Kid Lace Boots, Waterproof Boots, Youth High Storm Boots, High-Cut Storm Boots sample sizes, Men's Fine Slippers and Patent Slippers, Bath Scuffs, White Blankets, and Children's Bags with seal grain leather price values noted. Items show multiple sizes and color borders.
A newspaper advertisement lists women’s hosiery prices including fleeced hose at 25¢ or 16¢, Lisle hose at 25¢ 16¢, colored Lisle hose at 75¢, black silk hose at 150 1.25, fancy silk hose at 5.00 3.00, and children’s ribbed cotton and cashmere options at 25¢ 19¢.
A list of hat items with prices including good quality soft hats at 2.50 and 1.00 for cloth auto cans and boys’ black soft hats at 1.00 and 1.50, with 98c noted for a specific item.
In a high profile divorce before Chief Justice Aiken, Thomas Campbell argued over property and cohabitation with a Chelsea landlady, while a separate desertion case featured Joseph Collins and a wife claiming abandonment. Clara Gallagher sought divorce and her maiden name after a career across cities. Decrees nisi granted in both desertion and matrimonial disputes.
An old newspaper ad lists White Dotted Muslin and Figured Muslin items with peices, Imported Dotted Swiss Muslin at 37 percent per yard, Mercerized Waistings 25 per yard, Fine Quality Nainsook at 1 per yard, India Lawn at 12 4 per yard.
John R. Morse aged principal of Hugh O’Brien School testified in a $3000 damage suit over injuries Henry Morley suffered on Nov 15 1904. Morse admitted punishing the boy but denied abuse, claiming the boy was unruly and refused to say what he did. The hearing noted the boy’s weight loss and blood on his hand, with Morley and his wife testifying to injuries. The case continued.
Fully 1000 people gathered in Paul Revere Hall for the Waiters Benevolent Association 44th annual ball. The grand march included 200 couples led by Vice-President Thomas P. Galvin and Mrs. Galvin with dignitaries including Congressman elect Joseph F. O Connell and ex Mayor Michael Dwyer. Mayor John F. Fitzgerald gave a short address and officers were named: Floor marshal John J Ixelliher and others.
Daniel Russell, wealthy Melrose resident and former State Senator, died after a monthlong pneumonia illness. A public-spirited figure, he donated large sums to the city and the Universalist Church, of which he chaired the trustees. Born in Providence in 1842, he built a clothing business, retired in 1869, and expanded city service including music, sinking fund chairmanship, Selectman work, and bank presidency. He was the last surviving charter member of the Hugh de Payens Commandery.
District Attorney Moran asks for names of Exchange Club employees on duty the night liquor was sold to Clover Club members. Lieutenant Governor Eben S. Draper will seek counsel advice and is expected to refuse to furnish any names.
Advertisement lists Black Half Hose heavy worsted 50c value 50c, Fancy Half Hose cotton Lisle 50c value. also Black Silk Plated Embroidered Hose 75c and 36c. Cashmere and Wool Hose 50c and 17c. Restates pricing and fabric variety for menswear stocking items.
Warren W. Rawson, prominent Boston market gardener and Arlington citizen, marked his 60th birthday with a no liquor banquet at the Hotel Vendome attended by Governor Guild and other notable figures. He was praised for steadfast public service and partisan loyalty, with remarks from Governor Guild and local leaders.
The Brimmer School Association holds its 20th annual reunion and dinner at the American House on Tuesday evening February 5 starting at 6 50. Invited guests include Governor Guild Mayor Fitzgerald ex Governor Bates James J Storrow and David A Ellis of the Boston school committee S D Brooks superintendent of schools.
An assortment of kitchenware and miscellaneous house goods priced for quick sale. Items include 2-quart teapots and saucepans, 8-quart kettles, 18-quart stove pot, oil heaters, garbage can, oil can, ironing items, baskets, trays, nickelled kettles, soap rack, glass holders, nickel rods, chafing dish, and sewing machines with marked sale prices.
A broken wheel flange on the locomotive pulling the westbound passenger express on the Fitchburg division caused the engine to derail on the high bridge over the Deerfield River near Bardwell’s Station six miles west of Greenfield. The engine left the track but the passenger cars stayed on the rails. no one was hurt.
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