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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
2
Reading July 12 Robert H Packer 14 son of Mr and Mrs Eugene F Packer of 133 Haven street reported missing to police. He left two days ago and has not been seen since. He is epileptic. Mother suspects he may be with relatives in New Bedford and police there notified.
The North End parish of St. Stephen's Church under the young members organizes Old Home Week on July 19 at Oak Island. A large committee lists many named ladies and girls from the parish. Activities include junior baseball, various races, games, and a baseball match between the Atlantic and Eliot clubs.
Miss Annie M Laughlin, Miss Teresa Heasley, Mrs P J M'Ardle and Miss Mary G Conly listed as members of Stephen's Parish Old Home Week Committee. TheLt.
Admiral Evans eight battleships leave Provincetown on July 12 for Newport and Hampton Roads then New York to load ammunition before joining Dickins fleet at Rockland. They return by August 24 for September drills with Evans Field athletics planned for September 1. Cuba earth fill will improve Evans Field ground ahead of naval games.
At the Catholic Educational Association convention in New York Rev. David W. Hearn of St. Francis Xavier College said Catholics in higher education are scarce. He noted Columbia University graduates with only two Catholics and estimated fewer than 1500 Catholic students pursue higher education in New York and Brooklyn. Rev. John A. Conway cited discipline in Catholic colleges and free tuition at state schools as factors drawing students away.
The Fore River Shipbuilding Company informed the Navy that the battleship Vermont will be launched August 31 at Quincy Massachusetts. The Governor of Vermont designates his daughter Miss Jennie Bell to sponsor the vessel.
The Boston Association of Retail Druggists holds its first annual outdoor party at Bass Point on Tuesday July 2 with games music and dancing from arrival to departure. The event kicks off the active campaign for the national association convention in Boston on September 18. The regular monthly meeting will be held at Bass Point Hotel on the outing day.
A mother recounts how her husband quit coffee after illness and healed with Postum Coffee restoring kidney function and lifting despondency. She notes her two year old son improved digestion after small mixed servings of Postum, growing strong and healthy. The testimonial cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville.
In a harbor scene four ships stand out: the 108 year old frigate Constitution at the navy yard, the historic yacht America moored at North Chelsea, the Rockland two masted Polly, and the Calais schooner Hiram. Polly born 1805 in Amesbury Massachusetts. Hiram built 1819 Biddeford Maine.
At 7 this morning the White Star liner Cymric departs Pier 7 Hoosac Tunnel docks for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 132 saloon and 272 steerage passengers. Among first cabin travelers are Judge J P Parmenter Colonel Edward Anderson Professor William N Bates Mrs Charles H Connor and three daughters Dr L H Diemar Mrs M J Doherty Miss Katherine Dorothy Mme Mary H Janoffska Mme Vinelle Johnson Professor Courtney Langdon Michael J Madden Dr L D Heald Benjamin E Morse Dr Leigh E Schwarz J J Walsh Mrs Walsh and Henry Harrison Walsh.
A man known as John Smith, not 30, appeared before a judge in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday and was sentenced to four years in the House of Correction. He faced charges of breaking and entering after a court record showed 17 prior convictions and familiarity with many state hotel officials. He pleaded for mercy, displaying notable pleading ability, but it changed nothing.
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Judge Bond sentenced Moses Beaudreau to 15 to 20 years in State prison with the first three days in solitary confinement. Beaudreau, a middle aged man, was charged with assaulting his 13 year old daughter while his wife serves time at Deer Island for drunkenness.
East Boston court prepared for July 26 hearing as two women contend custody of teen Margaret Davidson. Foster mother Mrs Davidson and natural mother Mrs Mary McLean both seek guardianship. agent Welch cites the girl's ability to support herself. Court aims for amicable settlement at next hearing.
Short nasal spray from the blower in each bottle diffuses powder over nasal passages. It relieves instantly and claims permanent cure of catarrh hay fever colds headache sore throat tonsillitis and deafness. Price 50 cents. 27.
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